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Passport Authority Cannot Decide Accused's Right To Travel Abroad; Only Trial Court Has Such Jurisdiction: Gujarat High Court
Here is a detailed news article in plain text format, following your exact instructions: Passport Act, 1967 – Gujarat High Court Rules Passport Authority Cannot Decide Travel Rights of Accused, Orders 10-Year Renewal Passport authority overstepped jurisdiction by limiting passport validity In a significant ruling…
Suitability of PwD Candidates Should Be Assessed Through Functional Evaluation, Not Just Medical Certificate: Karnataka High Court
In a powerful judgment strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities, the Karnataka High Court held that the suitability of a disabled candidate for public employment must not be decided solely on the basis of a medical certificate. Instead, a functional assessment of the candidate's actual capabilities must…
Default bail not allowed if chargesheet is filed within the stipulated time, even without chemical examination report: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a significant ruling, clarified that the right to default bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is extinguished once a chargesheet is filed within the statutory period, even if it does not include the Chemical Examination Report. The division bench…
Diploma Or Bachelor's In Elementary Education Essential For Junior Teacher Post Under Right To Education Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark ruling that ensures fairness and transparency in the recruitment of Junior Basic Teachers (JBT), the Punjab & Haryana High Court held that the essential qualification for the post of JBT must be in conformity with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) and the…
Caste Misuse Alleged in Rape Case; Accused Freed from SC/ST Charges After 12 Years in Jail: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment dated 09 May 2025, the Gujarat High Court partly allowed the criminal appeal filed by Kanubhai @ Kishanbhai Arvindbhai Machhi - Patel, who was earlier convicted for the abduction and rape of a 16-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Bharuch on 19 January 2013. The accused was a school van…
Termination in Service Law Compared to Capital Punishment, Removal Order Quashed for Lack of Proper Hearing: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling on service law, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed the termination of a government employee who was dismissed without being served a charge sheet or undergoing any disciplinary inquiry. The case was heard by Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur, who compared such termination orders to capital…
Husband's Plea Accusing Wife of Research Plagiarism Criticized: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a man accusing his wife of committing plagiarism in her research thesis, terming it a clear misuse of judicial process. The matter was heard by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, who expressed strong disapproval over the petitioner’s attempt to…
Law Needed to Curb 'Wheelie' Menace on Roads: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, while hearing a bail plea related to a dangerous traffic stunt, raised serious concerns over the growing menace of wheeling, where a rider drives a two-wheeler on its hind wheel. Justice V Srishananda, who presided over the matter, noted that there are currently no specific provisions in the…
Few Moral Lapses & Return To Normal Life Not Considered 'Living In Adultery', Wife Entitled To Maintenance: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a notable judgment, ruled that a woman cannot be denied maintenance solely on the grounds of isolated moral lapses or unproven allegations of infidelity. The ruling was given by Justice Jitendra Kumar in Criminal Revision No. 262 of 2020, stating that the phrase “living in adultery” under…
Accused Need Not Be Heard While Taking Cognisance U/S 223 Of BNSS In NI Act Complaints: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has clarified that the procedure of hearing the accused before cognizance, as prescribed under the first proviso to Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), does not apply to cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,…
