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State's Home Secretary Directed to File 'Personal Affidavit' on Number of Custodial Deaths Since 2018: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant development concerning human rights and State accountability, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the Secretary, Department of Home, Prison and Disaster Management, Government of Jharkhand, to file his personal affidavit regarding the number of custodial deaths in the State from 2018 onwards. The…
Liquor Shop Allotment in Densely Populated Market Prima Facie Violates Articles 21 & 47 of Constitution: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant development, the Rajasthan High Court has raised serious constitutional concerns over the allotment of a liquor shop in a densely populated market area of Jaipur. The case arises from a petition filed by Sadhana Shivhare, a liquor shop license holder, who challenged a directive issued by the State…
Allegations of False Promise of Marriage Unsustainable When Victim Is in Subsisting Marriage: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court, through Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, granted conditional bail to a police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman over several years under the false promise of marriage. The accused, Mahesh V.M, is currently serving as a Sub-Inspector in the Kerala Armed Police Battalion. The bail was granted…
'Men-Only' Reservation in Air Force Flying Posts Unjustified, Eligible Women Must Be Appointed: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment promoting gender equality in the Armed Forces, directed the Central Government to appoint a woman candidate, Ms. Archana, as an Air Force (i) Flying Officer, ruling that vacancies not specifically earmarked for men must remain open for both genders. Recruitment Notification…
Police Directed to Probe Allegations of Sexual Assault and Blackmail Leading to Student's Suicide at Medical College: Calcutta High Court
In a recent order dated August 27, 2025, the Calcutta High Court, comprising Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Md. Shabbar Rashidi, directed the police to re-investigate an alleged case of sexual assault and blackmail that culminated in the death of a minor. The Court was hearing M.A.T. 1393 of 2025 in the matter of…
Disability Attributable to Military Service, Burden to Rebut Lies on Employer: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's (AFT) decision to grant a disability pension to Ex-Warrant Officer Om Prakash, who served in the Indian Air Force for over 37 years. The Court emphasized that any disability arising during service, especially when not recorded at the time…
Fraudulent Websites Collecting Money Under 'Burger King' Trademark Blocked: Delhi High Court '
The Delhi High Court, in a trademark infringement case under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, has taken strong action against entities fraudulently using the name and logo of Burger King Corporation, a global fast-food giant. Justice Prathiba M Singh, presiding over the case, issued directions to suspend domain names, block…
Matrimonial Dispute Not a Ground to Deny Family Pension to Wife Upon Husband's Death: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment concerning family pension under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, has ruled that a legally wedded wife cannot be denied pension benefits upon the death of her husband merely because there were ongoing matrimonial disputes between them. The Court emphasized that such…
Appointment of Bhakra Beas Management Board's Secretary Stayed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the appointment process for the post of Secretary of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), citing concerns over arbitrariness and violation of the Punjab Re-organisation Act, 1966. The stay came while hearing a petition filed by officers from Punjab's Water Resource…
Employee Acquiring Disability During Service Eligible for Promotion Under Physically Handicapped Quota: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ruled in favor of an employee who acquired a disability during his service and sought promotion under the physically handicapped (PH) quota. The petitioner's claim for promotion as Assistant Engineer (Electrical) under the PH category was denied by the State authority on the…
