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Jurisdictional Objection Rejected by Arbitrator Cannot Be Independently Challenged Under Sections 34 or 37: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified an important legal position under the Section 16 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, holding that a party cannot independently challenge an arbitral tribunal’s decision on jurisdiction during ongoing proceedings. The Court ruled that such challenges can only be raised after…
Big Relief for ISRO Daily Wage Workers, Supreme Court Orders Grant of Permanent Status
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment emphasizing fairness in public employment under Article 14 Constitution of India. The Court directed the regularisation of long-serving daily wage workers of the Indian Space Research Organisation, holding that temporary employment schemes cannot override…
₹8 Lakh Compensation Granted in Train Fall Death Case, Tribunal Rejection Set Aside: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has delivered an important judgment under Section 124-A Railways Act 1989, granting compensation to the parents of a युवक who died after falling from a moving train. The Court clarified that unproven allegations of suicide cannot be used to deny rightful compensation in railway accident cases.…
‘Non-Duty’ Tag for Suspension Period Upheld, Employee’s Appeal Against DVC Dismissed: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has delivered a significant ruling in a service matter, clarifying the application of Service Regulations relating to suspension and disciplinary action. The Court upheld that a long suspension period can be treated as “non-duty” if the employee is not fully exonerated and also confirmed that…
Partial Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in Marriage Cruelty and Dowry Demand Case Under Section 482 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court in the case of Salman Khan and Others vs State of U.P. and Another examined a petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) seeking quashing of criminal proceedings arising from serious matrimonial allegations. The Court dealt with accusations of dowry demand, cruelty,…
‘Government Attempted to Shield Politicians’, CBI Probe Ordered in Transformer Tender Scam Involving Senthil Balaji: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment in a corruption-related public interest litigation involving allegations of a ₹397 crore transformer procurement scam. The Court examined the conduct of the State authorities and the DVAC (Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption) and expressed serious…
Sentence Enhanced in Sexual Offence Case Under IPC, POCSO and BNSS Framework: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment dealing with the issue of enhancement of sentence under Section 418 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The Court examined whether the punishment awarded by the trial court in a sexual offence case under IPC Sections 363, 366, 376, 114 and POCSO Act…
‘Surprising NHRC Orders Inquiry into UP Madrasas but No Suo Motu Action on Lynchings, Vigilantism’: Justice Atul Sreedharan, Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court raised serious concerns under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 regarding the jurisdiction of the National Human Rights Commission in directing an inquiry into allegations against 558 aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. The case highlighted a judicial divide, with one judge strongly…
No Maintenance if Qualified Wife Intentionally Avoids Work to Burden Husband Under Section 24 HMA: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has delivered an important judgment regarding Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act, which deals with maintenance pendente lite. The Court clarified that a wife who is well-qualified and capable of earning cannot deliberately remain unemployed just to claim maintenance from her husband. Background of…
LARR Orders Upheld in Godrej Land Case, State and NHSRCL Allowed to File Pleas: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, confirming that procedural flexibility should be allowed in the interest of justice. The Court refused to interfere with the orders of the Land…
