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Custody Granted to Father After Child Placed in Orphanage Due to Neglect by Mother’s Side, ‘Only Substantial Meal Was School Lunch’: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered an important judgment in a habeas corpus petition concerning the custody of a minor child. The petition was filed by the father alleging neglect and abandonment of the child by the mother and grandmother, which ultimately resulted in the child being placed in an orphanage. Family…
Inadequate Assistance by Government Empaneled Lawyers Flagged, ‘Proper Assistance Not Being Rendered’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court raised serious concerns regarding the functioning of the office of the Advocate General-cum-State Law Officer while hearing a matter related to recovery proceedings under the U.P. Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 1963. The case involved recovery action taken against the Petitioner without…
CPF Option Once Exercised Cannot Be Reversed to Claim Pension Under CCS Rules: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Debasis Das Gupta & Others, who were former employees of the Export Inspection Council (EIC) and Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs). The petitioners approached the Court seeking pension benefits under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972,…
Public Advertisement Can’t Replace Direct Communication to Employees for Promotion: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court delivered an important judgment in a service law dispute involving Junior Engineers of the Road Construction Department, Government of Jharkhand. The case arose when several eligible employees were denied promotion to the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil), while their juniors were promoted…
Inquiry Officer Acting as Prosecutor and Denial of Cross-Examination Vitiates Departmental Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Gopal Krishan, a former Enforcement Inspector of Jammu Municipal Corporation, who challenged his dismissal from service. The Petitioner was accused of failing to act against unauthorized constructions in his assigned ward, which…
Status of Bhumidar Cannot Be Revised if Conditions Under Section 122-B(4-F) of UP Zamindari Abolition Act Are Satisfied: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered an important judgment interpreting Section 122-B(4-F) U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act. The case was filed by the Petitioner, a Scheduled Caste agricultural labourer, who had been in possession of agricultural land located at Village Laglesra, Pargana Asiwan…
Non-Ministerial Posts in Special Police Battalion Fall Under State Cadre, Promotions Must Follow State-Wide Seniority: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying service law principles related to police promotions under Article 371D Constitution of India and the Presidential Order 1975. The Court held that certain police posts in Special Police Battalions are State cadre posts and cannot be governed by…
Divorced Daughter Not Entitled to Family Pension if Divorce Occurs After Parent’s Death: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Rule 8 Tripura State Civil Services Revised Pension Rules 2017 regarding eligibility for family pension. The Court ruled that a daughter who becomes divorced after the death of her father is not entitled to claim family pension. Court’s key…
Notice of Appearance Must Be Served Physically Under Section 35 BNSS, WhatsApp or Email Not Valid Modes: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant ruling clarifying the procedure under Section 35 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. The Court held that police cannot serve pre-arrest notice or FIR copies through WhatsApp or email, making physical service mandatory as per law. Court observation on…
Unidentified Minors Not a Ground to Drop POCSO Charges in Child Sexual Exploitation Material Cases: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a crucial judgment protecting children in digital sexual abuse cases by interpreting Section 15 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012. The Court ruled that absence of identifiable victims or exact proof of age cannot be a ground to discharge accused in cases involving…
