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CCS Rules: Temporary Status Casual Labourer Entitled to Pension Even Without Formal Regularisation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of long-serving casual workers employed by the Central Government. The Court held that a temporary status casual labourer who has rendered continuous service for several years cannot be deprived of pensionary benefits merely because the…
Family Courts Directed to Follow Calcutta High Court's Child Custody Guidelines Until State Rules Are Framed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed all Family Courts across the State to follow the child custody, child access and parenting plan guidelines approved by the Calcutta High Court until Kerala frames its own rules. The Court passed the direction while deciding a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody…
Companies Act: Supreme Court Rejects 'Vote-Cast-First' Rule for Societies in AGMs, Holds Only Lawfully Authorised Person Can Vote: Supreme Court
Companies Act, 2013 – Supreme Court Says Voting Rights in AGM Must Be Exercised by Lawfully Authorised Persons, Rejects 'First Vote Cast' Rule Introduction The Supreme Court has ruled that when rival groups within a society dispute the authority to exercise voting rights attached to shares held in a company, the…
Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act: Accused Acquitted in ₹36 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case After Court Expresses Doubt Over Property Deal Documents: Saket Court
A Delhi court has acquitted Hira Singh in a cheque bounce case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, after finding that the complainant failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and could not establish the genuineness of the documents relied upon in the case. Case…
Divorce Granted Under Article 142, Waiting Period Waived After Finding Marriage Irretrievably Broken Down: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to dissolve a marriage by mutual consent, holding that there was no possibility of reconciliation between the parties. The Court observed that continuing the marital relationship would serve no useful purpose and…
Sriharikota Rocket Station Evacuees Hold Government-Assignee Land Under GO, Cannot Claim Absolute Ownership Based on Subsequent Memo: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified the legal status of lands allotted to families displaced due to the establishment of the Sriharikota Rocket Launching Station. The Court ruled that the beneficiaries of the rehabilitation scheme were only assignees of government land and did not become absolute owners of the…
Direct FIR Order Refused in Alleged Custodial Death Case, Statutory Remedies Must Be Exhausted First: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition seeking immediate registration of an FIR and an independent investigation into an alleged custodial death. The Court held that even in serious cases involving allegations of custodial violence and custodial death, a petitioner must first exhaust the remedies available…
Wantonly Provoking Rioting Charge Against Two Quashed Over Social Media Post Alleging Ex-MLA's Son Was Arrested in Drugs Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted partial relief to Lagadapati Praveen Kumar and another accused in a case arising from the circulation of an alleged false social media post. The Court held that the offence under Section 153 IPC could not be sustained because there was no allegation that the circulation of the…
Legal Services Committee Forms Panel to Handle Death Sentence Reference Matters: Meghalaya High Court
In an important step towards ensuring fair legal representation in death penalty cases, the Meghalaya High Court Legal Services Committee has constituted a special panel to handle death sentence reference matters that come before the High Court. The move follows recent directions issued by the Supreme Court of India…
Panchayats Directed to Remove Wild Vegetation From Vacant Residential Plots With Unknown Owners to Prevent Snake Bites: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important judgment emphasizing public safety and the responsibility of local bodies in dealing with dangerous conditions on private properties. The Court held that Gram Panchayats cannot refuse to remove wild vegetation and other dangerous nuisances merely because the owner of…
