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Directs Audit Of Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Fund In Central Prisons Across State: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court has addressed the grievances of a petitioner, M. Depalaksmi, who filed a writ petition seeking to ensure that her husband, Mr. Senthilkumr @ Mudikondan, who is a convict currently imprisoned in the Central Prison at Vellore, continues to receive the A-Class…
Unsuccessful Candidate's Challenge To Expert Opinion Based On Self-Assessment Unjustified: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, the case of Kalyan Choudhary versus the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) was discussed. The petitioner, Kalyan Choudhary, filed a writ petition challenging the result of the Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) exam. He sought the issuance of…
DM Directed To Decide Prisoner's Parole Plea For Supporting Wife During Childbirth Within 4 Days: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Rajasthan, Jaipur, a writ petition filed by Himmat Singh was addressed. The petitioner sought parole for the purpose of attending the delivery of his wife, who is pregnant with a due date of January 29, 2025. The case involved a delay in the decision regarding his parole…
Additional Evidence Allowed Only In Exceptional Cases While Deciding Plea Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has recently ruled on a significant case concerning the submission of additional evidence during arbitration proceedings. The case, which involved M/s Hira Carbonics Private Limited, raised important issues related to the use of new documents in proceedings under Section 34…
Notice Issued On BITS Pilani Student's Plea Challenging Rustication Over Allegations Of Aiding Sexual Harassment: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana, under the direction of Justice K. Lakshman, has issued a Show Cause Notice to several respondents, including the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, for their actions against Aarthi Reddy Kaipa, a student in their Hyderabad campus. The petitioner, Aarthi Reddy, is…
Act As Per Law, Don't Harass Citizens; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost: Bombay High Court
The case at hand involves a legal battle over alleged money laundering and cheating, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) accusing the applicant, Mr. Pradeep Jain, of being involved in criminal activities linked to property transactions. The court, however, found the allegations unsubstantiated and ruled in favor of…
Declines Immediate FIR Against Art Gallery Over MF Husain Paintings, Reserves Decision for Later: Delhi Court
A Delhi court recently declined to order a police investigation into a complaint against the Delhi Art Gallery regarding the seizure of two paintings by the late artist MF Husain. However, the Court decided to proceed with the complaint filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, who claimed that the paintings hurt the…
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[PoSH Act] Any Unwelcome Workplace Behavior Constitutes Sexual Harassment Regardless Of Harasser's Intent: Madras High Court
Any act or words that make a woman feel uncomfortable at her workplace, or are perceived by her as being unwelcome, constitute an act of sexual harassment as defined under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, irrespective of the perpetrator’s intent behind such actions, the Madras High Court recently held.…
Geographical Limits On Prisoner Visits To Family Do Not Violate Fundamental Rights: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that geographical restrictions on prisoners' visits to their relatives, when accompanied by police escorts, do not violate the fundamental rights of prisoners. This was held in the case of BG Krishnamurthy vs. State of Kerala & Ors. Geographical Restrictions Upheld According to the…
Court Directs PGI Hospital To Put Sign Boards For Awareness Of 'Poor Patient Welfare Fund': Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the battery of an Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) was successfully purchased under the Poor Patient Welfare Fund (PPWF) and implanted in the heart of a patient named Ravinder Kumar. The case, titled Divya Sharma vs. Union of…
