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Centre's Response Sought On Regulatory Mechanism To Ensure Taxi Apps Are Disabled Friendly Prior To Their Launch: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to file a response regarding the regulatory mechanism in place to ensure that taxi applications, such as those launched by Roppen Transportation Services (Rapido), are disabled friendly before their public release. This direction came following a plea filed by…
Orders ₹1 lakh fine to office assistant denied maternity leave, calls magistrate's action "inhuman": Madras High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has criticized the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Kodavasal, and the Principal District Judge, Thiruvarur, for denying maternity leave to an Office Assistant, B Kavitha. Kavitha had applied for maternity leave after her recent marriage, but her application was…
'To Maintain Faith In System & Ensure Transparency': DGP Chandigarh Directed To Form SIT To Probe Lawyer's Alleged Murder: Punjab & Haryana High Court
On March 19, 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court heard the case of Hardeep Hans (Petitioner) in connection with the murder of his brother, a practicing advocate, allegedly committed by respondents No. 9 to 11. This tragic incident led to the registration of multiple FIRs in relation to the murder. The FIRs were…
Maharashtra To Regulate Spas; No Objection To Cross-Gender Massages: AG To Bombay High Court
n March 21, 2025, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court about the formation of a 12-member committee tasked with creating guidelines for regulating spa and massage centers across the state. The government’s initiative follows concerns over the legality of these businesses and the protection of…
Must Be Vigilant At Entry Point Rather Than Indiscriminately Deny Bail On Foreign Nationals Engaging In Illegal Activities: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Muhammad Jamil, a foreign national, in a cyber fraud case involving a large-scale financial scam. The petitioner was accused of being involved in fraudulent activities that led to substantial financial losses for a complainant. The Court's…
Validity Of Administrative Orders Must Be Judged On Initial Reasoning, Not Through Affidavits Filed Later: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent legal battle, M/s Mohd Asif, through its proprietor Mohd. Asif, filed a writ petition before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, challenging the cancellation of the tender allotment for executing the "Deep Drilling of 125 MM dia Bore holes" and the installation of hand pumps under the District Capex Budget.…
Motor Accident Claim Can't Be Rejected Merely Because Vehicle's Make Was Wrongly Described: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in favor of restoring compensation in a case involving grievous injury, where the High Court had set aside the award by the 1st Additional District & Sessions Judge, Sirsi. The appeal was filed by Parameshwar Subray Hegde against the decision of the…
Wife and Husband Battle Over Customary Divorce Practices of Leuva Patel Community: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment passed by the Gujarat High Court, a crucial issue regarding the recognition and validity of customary divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has come to the forefront. The case involved Umang Bhupendrakumar Shah, the appellant, and Priyanka D/O. Sureshkumar Popatlal, the respondent. The…
PMLA | Person Need Not Be Named As Accused In Complaint To Retain Seized Property Under Section 8(3): Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding the retention of electronic items, documents, and other seized materials under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Court clarified that under Section 8(3)(a) of the PMLA, a person does not need to be named as an accused in the…
Child Victim's Silence & Tears During Examination Alone Can't Benefit Rape Accused: Supreme Court Restores Conviction After 38 Years
In the case of Criminal Appeal No. 586/2017, the Supreme Court of India dealt with a serious matter of sexual assault and the legal interpretation of child witness testimonies, circumstantial evidence, and medical evidence. The case was brought to light after the High Court of Rajasthan overturned a conviction by the…
