Showing 10499 articles
Integration Of Armed Reserve, Police Battalion Into Common Civil Police Cadre Doesn't Override Statutory Effect Of Special Rules: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently ruled in favor of police constables who challenged the rejection of their seniority claims after their transfer to the Armed Reserve. The court emphasized that an executive order integrating the Armed Reserve and Armed Police Battalion into a common cadre known as the Kerala Civil…
Divorce Granted To Man Whose Wife Filed 45 FIRs Against Him And His Family: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by a woman challenging the grant of divorce in favor of her husband. The appeal was dismissed after the court took into account the fact that the woman had filed 45 criminal cases against her husband and his family members. The Division Bench of Justice BP…
"Insensitivity To Settled Law": Special Bomb Blast Court Criticised For Arbitrarily Denying Exemption From Appearance To Accused: Madras High Court
Case Details: The Madras High Court recently expressed dissatisfaction with the approach taken by the Special Court for Bomb Blast Cases in rejecting petitions filed by the accused under Section 317 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). These petitions sought exemptions from personal appearance due to ill-health, but…
Interlocutory Maintenance Order Can Be Challenged Under Article 227, Not U/S 19 Of Family Courts Act: Jharkhand High Court
Case Details: In a recent ruling, the Jharkhand High Court addressed the issue of whether a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India can be filed against an interlocutory order that grants interim maintenance. This ruling came in a case where the Family Court had directed a petitioner to pay Rs. 2,000…
Customs To Release 'Name Engraved' Gold Jewellery Of Indian Tourist: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to release the gold kada of an Indian tourist that was seized upon his return from the Republic of Mali. The petitioner had argued that the jewelry was a personal effect, as it bore an engraving of his first name, and should therefore be…
Requests By Victims Of Sexual Violence For Exemption To Appear Can't Be Treated At Par With Requests Of Hardened Criminals: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that the requests made by victims of sexual violence to be exempted from appearing in court cannot be treated in the same way as requests from hardened criminals. Justice Girish Kathpalia stressed that the trauma of sexual violence, especially for a girl child, requires special…
Advocate's 'Contemptuous Remarks' On Case Pendency Taken Seriously, Referred To Chief Justice: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a criminal appeal hearing, the Madhya Pradesh High Court took serious action after an advocate made contemptuous remarks towards the bench. The advocate, representing the appellant, commented on the alleged increase in case pendency and sought the transfer of his matter to another bench. Taking strong exception to…
No Parity With Co-Accused When Allegations Different, Bail Denial To Accused 'Instrumental' In Trafficking Minors Upheld: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that the principle of parity, while applicable to bail applications, should not be applied mechanically. The court emphasized that each case must be examined based on its unique facts, specifically considering the role assigned to the accused in the crime. This ruling was made by a…
BCI Directed To Decide Representation Of Lawyer Challenging Separate Fee Charged For AIBE: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to decide on the representation filed by Tushar Tanwar, a lawyer who challenged the charging of separate fees for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The petitioner argued that the BCI does not have the legal authority to…
Sections 3G & 3J Of National Highways Act Declared Unconstitutional Over Discriminatory Mechanism For Compensation Of Landowners: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently ruled that Sections 3G and 3J of the National Highways Act, 1956 are unconstitutional as they violate Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the Right to Equality. The Court observed that these provisions unfairly denied landowners the benefits of…
