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Courts Must Ensure SC/ST Act Is Not Misused And False Complaints Are Prevented: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involved allegations of caste-based harassment against Dr. A.K. Singh, a prominent orthopedic surgeon, filed by his colleague Dr. Yadu Lal. The court concluded…
Compassionate Appointment For Posts In Urban Local Bodies Not Permissible Without Specific Policy: Calcutta High Court
The High Court of Calcutta recently dismissed a writ petition filed by Chaitali Roy (Mandal) seeking a compassionate appointment after the death of her father, an employee of Arambagh Municipality. The petitioner challenged the order passed by the Director of Local Bodies, which rejected her request for compassionate…
Ex-Gratia Relief Cannot Substitute Court-Mandated Compensation, ₹20 Lakh Awarded To Electrocution Victim Upheld: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the compensation granted to Abrar Ahmad Tantray, a victim of electrocution, by the learned Writ Court in July 2024. The appeal was filed against the judgment directing the state authorities to pay Rs. 20 lacs to Tantray for the injuries…
'While Public Criticizes Court Delays On Social Media…': Litigant Rebuked For Objecting To Expedited Proceedings: Allahabad High Court
In a recent decision, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking the transfer of a case under the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Rules, 1953. The petition was filed by Smt. Manorama Tiwari against the State of Uttar Pradesh and three others. The petitioner requested the transfer of her case, Case No. 185,…
Plea For Organ Transplantation Cannot Be Denied Based On Perceived Existence Of Large-Scale Commercial Transactions: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development regarding organ transplantation, the Kerala High Court addressed the issues surrounding the Authorisation Committee’s decisions under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. The case involved an appeal filed against the decision of the Authorisation Committee,…
PIL Seeking Time-Bound Scrutiny And Rectification Of Defects In Fresh Cases For Listing Closed: Delhi High Court
In a significant development in the judicial process, a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by Mr. Sanjeev Gupta in the Delhi High Court. The PIL aimed at addressing the inefficiencies and challenges involved in the filing, defect identification, and listing of matters before the court. The petitioner raised…
Petition Rejected In Rape Case Alleging False Promise Of Marriage And Divorce By Accused’s Wife: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on January 29, 2025, the case of Himanshu Singla versus State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. was heard under the provisions of Section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The petition was filed by Himanshu Singla, the petitioner, seeking to set…
Money In Bank Account Considered 'Property', Subject To Provisional Attachment Under Section 281B Of Income Tax Act: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court discussed the legal intricacies of provisional attachment under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case revolves around the issue of whether money held in a bank account can be provisionally attached to secure revenue interests during an ongoing tax assessment. The Court also…
Cheque Bounce | Signatures Of Both Account Holders Necessary For Cheque Issued From Joint Account: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed the complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The case involved a dispute between Charanjeet Singh (the petitioner) and Kulwant Singh (the respondent), stemming from the dishonour of a cheque for Rs.…
{POCSO Act} Accused Acquitted In Penetrative Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO Act: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently delivered a judgment on January 27, 2025, in the case of P.Kumar vs The State, where the appellant, P.Kumar, was acquitted of all charges related to sexual assault under the POCSO Act and criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case stemmed from allegations that the…
