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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act Reduced to Dead Letter; Inaction Appears Intentional, Supreme Court Criticises Union and State Governments
The Supreme Court on October 17 expressed serious disappointment over the "grossly apathetic attitude" of the Union Government and States in implementing the Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and the Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020. The Court observed that…
‘Undue Delay Causes Mental Agony and Stigma’; Timeline Set for Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently addressed the serious issue of prolonged departmental disciplinary proceedings against government employees, highlighting the mental agony, financial hardship, and social stigma caused by such delays. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar observed that delays often become a punishment…
Retirees Completing 12 Months of Service by June 30 Entitled to Annual Increment for Pension Revision: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment concerning government employee pensions and retirement benefits, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a Division Bench comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor, held that employees retiring on 30th June are entitled to annual increment if they have completed 12 months…
‘Each Word Is Important’; Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Poor English Translation of Trial Court Verdict
In a notable order dated October 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India expressed strong dissatisfaction with the quality of English translation of a civil court’s judgment in a property inheritance case. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice PK Mishra observed that in legal proceedings, every…
‘Highly Disappointing’; Supreme Court Criticises High Courts Over Pendency of 8.8 Lakh Execution Petitions
The Supreme Court of India, on October 16, 2025, strongly expressed its dissatisfaction over the alarming backlog of 8,82,578 pending execution petitions across the country, despite its earlier directions to ensure their expeditious disposal. A Division Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Pankaj Mithal emphasized that…
Mere Allegation of Corruption Against Arbitrator Not a Valid Ground for Removal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling on October 17, 2025, held that mere allegations of corruption against an arbitrator are not sufficient grounds for removal under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Justice Jyoti Singh, who authored the judgment, emphasized the importance of…
Use of Redacted Digital Evidence Criticised; Harsh Rape Conviction Under POCSO Act Upheld in Shocking Abuse Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently clarified important legal principles regarding the production and admissibility of electronic documents in court. Justice Gopinath P. emphasized that when a party relies on an electronic record as evidence, the entire document must be produced before the court, even if only certain…
‘Status Quo Applies Only to Fees’; Interim Order Modified in Plea Challenging 2400% Hike in Bar Election Nomination Fee: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a recent order dated October 17, 2025, modified its earlier interim directive that had imposed a blanket status quo on the conduct of State Bar Council elections. The Court clarified that the status quo would now be limited only to the nomination fee payable by candidates, and would not…
Special Saturday Session to Be Held as Inter-Faith Couple Goes Missing After Hearing: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, taking cognizance of the disappearance of an interfaith couple shortly after they appeared before it, has scheduled a special sitting on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to hear a habeas corpus petition. The matter was listed before a Division Bench of Justices Salil Kumar Rai and Divesh Chandra…
Kamlesh Tiwari Murder Case | Bail Denied to Alleged Killer Arrested in October 2019: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, on October 15, 2024, denied bail to Ashfaq Hussain, one of the two key accused in the 2019 murder case of Kamlesh Tiwari, the leader of the Hindu Samaj Party. Justice Krishan Pahal observed that the evidence on record, including eyewitness identification, CCTV footage, and the recovery of a…
