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Allows Recovery Of Wrong Benefits From Retired Govt Officers: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal, addressed the matter presented in Civil Appeal No. 5933 of 2023 titled Dr. Balbir Singh Bhandari vs. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors. The case involved several other connected appeals and focused on the withdrawal of a…
EPF Act Section 14(B) Allows Flexibility in Damages, Upholds 50% Penalty Reduction for Bake 'N' Joy Bakery: Kerala High Court Clarifies
Act: Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Topic: Reduction of Damages under Section 14(B) - Central Government Industrial Tribunal-Cum-Labour Court Decision In a recent development, the Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund, represented by the Regional Provident Fund…
Advocate a Liberal Approach to Amendments Before Trial Under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has delivered a groundbreaking judgment regarding the amendment of pleadings under the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The case, numbered CM (M) No. 111/2022, involves a dispute between parties related to a property partition. Case…
Passport: Court issues warning and pulls up state authorities for not sending police verification in prescribed proforma
In a recent decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in CWP No. 27712 of 2023, addressed the case of Vikramjeet Singh vs. Union of India and others. The petitioner, Vikramjeet Singh, had sought directions to re-issue his passport, which had been denied due to an adverse police verification report. Background: The…
School allowed to seek leave from interim order in favor of students, court directs timely action on transfer certificates
In a significant development, the Hon’ble Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar delivered a crucial judgment in Writ Appeal No.25 of 2024, concerning the issuance of transfer certificates to students. Background: The appeal was filed against an ad interim order dated 26.12.2023, where the appellant,…
Court Warns 'Unknown Persons' Interrupting Virtual Court Proceedings: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent circular (No. 73/2023), the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has addressed a growing concern regarding disruptions in virtual court proceedings caused by unidentified individuals engaging in unsolicited chats and dialogues. The circular, dated 212.2023 and marked as ROC No. 698/SO/2023, emphasizes the…
School cannot deny admission: Delhi High Court directs admission of 7-year-old children under EWS category
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar, has issued a judgment in the case of Ojas Satyawali, a 7-year-old boy from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category, seeking admission in Class I for the academic session 2023-2024. Background: The…
Section 37 of NDPS Act Does Not Guarantee Bail if Trial Delayed, Kerala High Court Dismisses Bail Plea in Drug Trafficking Case
In a recent development, the Kerala High Court, under the purview of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, has dismissed the bail application filed by Jaseer S.M. The petitioner, arrested on December 7, 2022, faces charges related to drug trafficking under Section 22 (c) of the Act. Case Background:…
True teenages love is beyond police interference: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, under the leadership of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has observed that the essence of true love between two individuals, even if one or both are minors, cannot be stifled by the strictures of law or state intervention. The court's profound remarks came while quashing a…
Petitioner Seeks Relief under Article 226 in a Landmark Case against Multiple FIRs
In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam recently heard a writ petition, WP(CRL.) NO. 1349 OF 2023, where petitioner Rohith Giri, aged 32, sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case was heard by the Honorable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas on Thursday, the 4th…
