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S. 17 SARFAESI Act | Tenants Under Separate Lease Agreements Can File Joint Application Against Possession Notice: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court recently ruled that tenants under different lease deeds can file a single consolidated Securitisation Application challenging the same secured creditor’s action under the SARFAESI Act. This decision was delivered by Justice Mohammed Nias C.P. in an Original Petition filed against the Registrar of the…
Minor Rape Survivor Cannot Be Compelled To Bear Unwanted Pregnancy; Permission Granted To 12-Year-Old For Abortion At 29 Weeks: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court recently allowed a minor girl to terminate her pregnancy at nearly 29 weeks under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The bench held that forcing the victim to continue with her pregnancy would violate her fundamental right to choose her own life path. Court’s…
Suo Motu Contempt: TN Chief Secretary And Ex-Chief Secretary Summoned Over Failure To Comply With Court’s Order: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the former Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Siva Das Meena IAS, and the current Chief Secretary, N Muruganandam, to appear in person and explain the delay in complying with a previous court order regarding amendments to the Tamil Nadu Civil Service (Appointment on Compassionate…
Termination Order Of Panchayat Worker Set Aside For Lack Of Proper Hearing: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the termination of a Panchayatkarmi , ruling that the dismissal was in clear violation of the principles of natural justice and the M.P. Panchayat (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1999. The Court held that the petitioner was not given an opportunity to submit a written statement…
LLM Graduate Challenges 'Fail' Result In AIBE Through Writ Petition: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Bar Council of India (BCI) after a law graduate holding a First Class LL.M in Criminal Law was declared 'Fail' in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The exam is mandatory under the Advocates Act, 1961 for law graduates seeking to practice law in India. The petitioner…
Teaching Experience Before Medical College's Recognition Not Valid For Eligibility Consideration: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that teaching experience acquired before a medical college is formally recognized under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 cannot be counted towards eligibility for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor. A division bench…
PIL Seeking Ban On Online Betting Dismissed As Statutory Remedy Exists Under Haryana Gambling Law: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of a batch of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) seeking a ban on online betting and opinion trading platforms, holding that statutory mechanisms already exist to address the grievances raised. The bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel ruled…
Wife Entitled To Apply For Passport Without Needing Spouse’s Consent: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that a wife does not require her husband's permission or signature while applying for a passport. In a significant judgment supporting women’s independence and constitutional equality, Justice Anand Venkatesh observed that insisting on such permission reflected a regressive and…
ED Complaint Against Greenpeace Over Alleged FEMA Breach Quashed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the show cause notice and complaint issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Greenpeace Environment Trust and Greenpeace India Society in a case involving alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). Justice Suraj Govindaraj allowed the…
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[POCSO Act] Allegation Of 'Bad Touch' During Medical Exam Insufficient To Presume Doctor’s Sexual Intent: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court was hearing a petition filed by an octogenarian paediatrician who sought to quash criminal proceedings against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Indian Penal Code (IPC). The doctor was accused of committing aggravated sexual assault on a 10th standard girl…
