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Court Urges Chief Secretary To Consider Extending Indramma Atmiga Scheme Benefits To Municipal Towns On Par With Rural Areas: Telangana High Court
In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Gavinolla Srinivas, an agricultural laborer from Bapanpally, District Narayanpet, the Telangana High Court addressed the issue of extending benefits from the Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme to landless agricultural laborers residing in Municipal Towns across the state.…
Only 66% Of Budget Utilized For Medical Infrastructure By State Government, Court Informed In Suo Moto PIL On Deaths In Government Hospitals: Bombay High Court
In an ongoing case, the Bombay High Court is addressing concerns over the infrastructure and functioning of government-run medical institutions in Maharashtra. This Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL), initiated by the Court on its own motion, follows a media report highlighting the unfortunate deaths of…
Conviction For Moral Turpitude Offense Over Five Years Ago No Bar To Passport Issuance: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court, the petitioner, Abdul Azeez K.P., a senior citizen aged 70 years, challenged the refusal to process his passport application. The case revolves around the interpretation of provisions in the Passports Act, 1967, particularly Section 6(2)(e), which governs…
Exception Made For Widow Disqualified For Job Due To Having More Than 2 Children, Considering Socio-Economic Condition: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark decision, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of the eligibility of a widow, Sunita Dhawan, for the post of School Lecturer. The petitioner, who is a widow and belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, challenged the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)'s decision to declare her…
Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Umrangso Coal Mine Deaths, Seeks Report From Assam Govt On Illegal Mining Activities: Gauhati High Court
In response to the tragic coal mine incident in Umrangso, Dima Hasao District, Assam, the Gauhati High Court has taken Suo Moto cognizance of the matter and registered it as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The court has highlighted the issue of rat-hole mining prevalent in Umrangso and Karbi Anglong District of…
Wife Holding Temporary Job Not Ground To Deny Maintenance, Entitled To Same Standard Of Living As During Marriage: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Kerala has upheld the wife’s right to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC) from her husband. The case in question involved a wife seeking financial support from her husband, who had failed to maintain her or their child, citing financial…
Employee Has No Right To Choose Posting Location Or Designation: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision by the Orissa High Court, the case of Kishore Biswal (Petitioner) versus Union of India and other respondents was heard. The petitioner challenged the order passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) which had dismissed his original application regarding his absorption and posting within…
Contempt Notice Issued To Don Bosco School Officials For Demolishing Potential Heritage Building: Meghalaya High Court
The High Court of Meghalaya, in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case filed by Raphael Warjri, expressed serious concern regarding the demolition of a building at St. Anthony’s Lower Primary School in Shillong. The PIL highlighted that the building had significant architectural and historical value, making it a…
Legitimacy Dispute Involving DNA Test, Maintenance, And Divorce Settled: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed an intricate case involving the legitimacy of a child and the jurisdictional aspects of the Family Courts Act. The judgment revolves around the dispute between Mr. Ivan Rathinam (Appellant) and Milan Joseph (Respondent). The case primarily delved into issues…
Anticipatory Bail Denied To Narcotics Inspector Accused Of Taking Bribe For Opium License: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Justice Subodh Abhyankar dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Abhishek, a Narcotics Inspector in the Central Bureau of Narcotics, Mandsaur. The applicant was apprehending his arrest in connection with a bribery case involving a bribe of Rs.…
