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Delhi High Court Rules on EWS Certificate for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission, Emphasizing State of Verification Over School Location
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed the rejection of a student's admission application in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Narela, emphasizing the applicability of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. The court, presided over by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, delivered a detailed order…
PMLA and NDPS Acts in Focus: Landmark Bail Order Reveals Legal Nuances, 50K Advantage in Land Allotment; No Money Laundering Allegations Found
PMLA and NDPS Acts in Focus: Landmark Bail Order Reveals Legal Nuances In a significant legal development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently granted bail to an individual accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The court,…
Calcutta HC Upholds Citizens' Property Rights: Orders ₹2 Lakh Damages in Land Ownership Dispute
In a recent landmark judgment, Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury of the High Court at Calcutta, under the West Bengal Public Land (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1962, delivered a verdict that has far-reaching implications in a long-standing land ownership dispute. Background: The case, labeled S.A. 60 of…
Aadhar Act Amendment: Accused in POCSO Case Gets Nod to Call UIDAI Official for Crucial Evidence
Chandigarh, 11th December 2023: In a significant development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in the case of Jamshed vs. State of Haryana and others (CRM M-17864 of 2021), has allowed the petitioner to summon a witness from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to present evidence related to the…
Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charge on False Promise; Mandates Maintenance for Child from 'Consensual' Union
In a recent judicial development, a detailed order was passed by the court addressing criminal proceedings against an individual under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved allegations leading to charges under Sections 417 (cheating), 420 (fraud), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the…
Fundamental Right to Promotion: Gauhati High Court's Landmark Decision in Syed Habibur Rahman's Case
Promotion Denial to Retired Fisheries Officer Sparks Legal Battle In a recent judgment dated 23-11-2023, the Gauhati High Court, presided over by Honorable Mr. Justice Suman Shyam, addressed the case of Syed Habibur Rahman, a retired Fisheries Officer, who sought promotion to the post of District Fisheries Development…
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Berger's Trademark Plea: "Silk" Finish Deemed Customary for Paints
In a recent legal development under the purview of the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999, a notable trademark dispute involving the use of the term "Silk" has been resolved. The case, involving renowned paint manufacturers Berger Paints (petitioner) and JSW Paints (respondent), shed light on the intricacies of trademark law…
East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 2023: Landlord Wins Ejectment Battle Against Tenan
In a recent ruling under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has upheld the eviction order against Balkar Singh, the tenant, in a case filed by Sucha Singh, the landlord. The case, titled Balkar Singh vs. Sucha Singh, revolved around the eviction of the tenant from a shop…
Bombay HC Quashes Proclamation Order Against Police Naik Accused Of Raping Lady Police Naik, Says At Least 30 Days Notice Needed For Court Appearance
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, heard Criminal Application No. 1647 of 2023 filed by Deepak Sitaram Modhe challenging the proclamation order issued against him. The order, dated 29th November 2023, was passed by the J.M.F.C., Court No.7, Pune, under Section 82…
Legal Turning Point: West Bengal Commission Barred from Ruling on Medical Negligence Cases, High Court Asserts
In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court has taken a crucial stance on a case involving medical negligence under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. The court, comprising judges Arijit Banerjee and Apurba Sinha Ray, has set aside the order passed by the West Bengal Clinical Establishment…
