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Biometrics Essential to Remove Discrepancies, But Machine Failure Cannot Override Fundamental Rights: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the court addressed an important issue regarding biometric verification during the recruitment process. The petitioners, Vinod Kumar Meena and Rachna Irwar, challenged the rejection of their applications for the post of Assistant at the Life Insurance Corporation…
Father’s Addiction to Vices Not a Ground for Mother to Claim Sole Parenthood or Conceal Child’s Paternity in Birth Records: Bombay High Court
Court Ruling: A recent judgment by the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court addressed a complex matter involving the rights of a mother in a matrimonial dispute to alter the birth record of her child. The case, titled ST VERSUS Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, focused on whether a mother could remove the…
Court Quashes Prosecution Sanction Against E-Commerce Company for TDS Deposit Delay Due to Late Bill Submission by Amazon, E-Bay: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Prosecution Against E-Commerce Company Over Delayed TDS Submission In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has set aside the prosecution of an e-commerce company under the Income Tax Act, 1961, regarding delayed submission of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source). The petitioner, M/s…
Child in Womb During Accident Entitled to Compensation Under MV Act: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a child in the womb at the time of a motor vehicle accident is entitled to compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act (MV Act). The decision came in a case where the family of a deceased motorcyclist, Rakesh Kumar, sought an enhancement of…
Baseless Allegations of Communal Bias by Govt Employee to Stall Transfer Can Seriously Hamper Administrative Orders: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition challenging a transfer order on the grounds of religious discrimination. The petitioner, who was serving as the Incharge Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology in Ratlam, had claimed that his transfer to Chhindwara was…
Court Awards ₹12 Lakh Compensation To Survivor Who Was Raped As A Minor, Had To Terminate Pregnancy: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has enhanced the compensation amount to over Rs. 12 Lakh for a minor rape survivor, acknowledging the severe physical, emotional, and mental trauma the survivor faced. The case involved a minor who was repeatedly raped in 2018, which led to a medical termination of…
Can Tenants Be Evicted for Altering 'Exclusive Use' of Property Mentioned in Rent Note?: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, in a recent judgment, upheld the trial court’s order for eviction of tenants for breaching tenancy terms under the Rent Act, where the rented property was initially leased for a cycle repair business, but the tenants converted it for other business purposes without permission from the landlord.…
No Fundamental Right to Cremation or Burial at a Specific Site, Authorities Have the Final Say: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has decided that citizens do not have a fundamental right to choose the specific place for their cremation or burial. This judgment was delivered on March 26, 2024, by a division bench consisting of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata. The case involved a dispute…
24x7 Convenience Store Concept Popular Globally, Pune Retail Store Allowed to Operate Round the Clock: Bombay High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has granted permission to Accelerate Productx Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the owner of the retail store brand 'The New Shop', to operate its convenience store 24x7 in Pune. The court's ruling aligns with the growing global trend of round-the-clock retail operations, aiming to…
Punjab Police Rules | Candidates Failing To Disclose Pending FIRs Will Be Disqualified From Applying For Service: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the Punjab Police Rules (PPR) by stating that candidates applying for the Punjab Police Constable post must disclose any pending FIR (First Information Report) against them. The court emphasized that failure to disclose such information in the…
