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State Minority Commission Cannot Call For Records From Minority Institutions To Verify Adoption Of Reservation Policy: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court held that the State Minority Commission does not have the locus standi to call for records from a minority educational institution to verify its adherence to the reservation rule. This ruling comes in the context of four petitions filed by minority institutions…
Court Cannot Act As Disciplinary Authority To Decide Correctness Of Allegations Against Delinquent Employee: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently clarified the legal stance on the quashing of charge-sheets issued in disciplinary proceedings. The Court ruled that a writ petition does not generally lie against a charge-sheet unless it is shown that the charge-sheet was issued by an authority that lacked the competence to initiate…
Mere Registration Under Shops & Establishments Act Won't Entitle An Entity To ESI Registration: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently issued an important ruling regarding the coverage under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act). The case PN Uma Shanker, Secretary, Kerala Electrical Wiremen and Supervisors Association vs The Deputy Director (In Charge) ESI Corporation revolved around the revocation of the…
Notion That Indian Women Won't Make False Sexual Assault Allegations Outdated; In Recent Years, False Rape Cases Being Filed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently made an important observation regarding the growing trend of false sexual assault allegations. The case, titled Ajith v. State of Kerala (CRL.MC No. 1124 of 2020), involved a petitioner who was accused of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The allegation was made by…
Candidate With 90% Hearing Impairment Erroneously Excluded from PwD Category; Appointment Directed on Humanitarian Grounds: Rajasthan High Court
In an important judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the State to appoint a petitioner, who has 90% hearing impairment, to the post of Safai Karamchari. The petitioner had applied for the position in 2018 under both the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories. However, due to a…
'Motherhood Is A Fundamental Aspect Of Life': Women Eligible To Opt For Surrogacy Till 51 Years Of Age, Says: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court overturned a previous ruling regarding the eligibility of women for surrogacy. The case, Rajitha P V v Union of India (2025), centered on whether the eligibility of a woman for surrogacy extends until the day she turns 51 years old. The decision, which clarified important…
Contractual Employee Granted Relief Over Only 2 Months Maternity Leave in 2008: Rajasthan High Court
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, is a key piece of legislation that ensures maternity leave for women workers. This social welfare legislation provides for maternity leave, pay, and other benefits to safeguard maternal and child health. However, the issue of whether contractual employees are entitled to the same…
Higher Officials Never Face Pay, Promotion Issues; Why Are Class III & IV Employees Victimized? Cabinet Intervention Sought: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the ongoing victimization of Class III and IV employees in the state due to the actions of higher officials. The Court has directed the State Cabinet to investigate why lower-ranking employees are facing unjust decisions like withdrawal of…
Corporal Punishment: Criminal Case Against School Teacher Quashed, But ₹1 Lakh Compensation to Parents Ordered: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has clarified that corporal punishment by a teacher aimed at disciplining a student does not constitute an offence under Section 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015 ("the Act"). However, the court also acknowledged the grief of the parents following the loss of their child…
Can't Protect Illegal Appointment: Plea by Assistant Professor Candidate Whose Appointment Was Cancelled Over Wrong PhD Completion Date Dismissed: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the petition filed by a candidate whose appointment as an Assistant Professor at Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) was cancelled. The cancellation followed the discovery that the petitioner had made a false declaration regarding his Ph.D. qualification on the last…
