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Only Chief Secretary Or Administrative Reforms Department Can Order Joint Inquiry Against Delinquents From Different Departments: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the validity of disciplinary proceedings initiated against a government employee, Tulcha Ram, was questioned. The case dealt with the issue of jurisdiction and competence of the Department of Personnel to initiate the proceedings, as the petitioner’s disciplinary…
Suspension Of Government Medical Officer Arrested For Allegedly Aiding In Forging Marksheet Stayed, Notes He Was Not A Beneficiary: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur dealt with the suspension and relief from posting of Suresh Kumar, a medical officer, who was suspended after being implicated in a criminal case. The petitioner had filed a Civil Writ Petition No. 473/2025, challenging the suspension…
'Bharat Gate' Mark Found Phonetically Similar To 'India Gate', Constitutes Infringement: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment concerning trademark infringement, the Delhi High Court addressed the dispute between two parties over the use of similar marks on rice products. The case revolves around the appellant's trademark INDIA GATE and the respondent’s mark BHARAT GATE, which the appellant claimed was deceptively…
Constitution Bench To Decide Maintainability Of Writ Petitions Against MSEFC Orders: Supreme Court
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India will decide a critical issue regarding the maintainability of writ petitions filed before High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution against orders passed by the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC). The case, titled Tamil Nadu Cements…
Interim Anticipatory Bail Granted To Reporter TV Editors, POCSO Case Against Journalists Questioned: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala recently passed a significant order in the bail application filed by two editors associated with the Malayalam news channel, ‘Reporter.’ The case relates to Crime No. 41/2025 registered at Cantonment Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act…
Insurance Claim Denied To Diocese Over Priest's Death: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Kerala addressed the issue of whether a diocese can claim compensation for the death of a deceased priest in a road traffic accident. The case involved an appeal by The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. against an award passed by the Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-II,…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied In Drugs Case As Repeated Pleas Evading Legal Process Don't Merit Sympathy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed the second petition for anticipatory bail filed by the petitioner, underlining his willful evasion of arrest and disregard for the legal process. This ruling is an important reminder of the stringent conditions under which anticipatory bail can be granted, and the…
Serving Award To Party's Employee Not Valid Service Under Section 31(5) Of Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled on a crucial issue related to the service of arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The decision addressed whether the service of a signed arbitral award on a party, or their agent, meets the requirements of the Act, and clarified the…
Wife's Plea To Transfer Divorce Case Declined, Balancing Convenience Of Both Parties: Karnataka High Court
In a recent order passed on January 7, 2025, the Karnataka High Court addressed a Civil Petition filed under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908. The petition was submitted by a woman, seeking the transfer of a marriage dissolution case, M.C. No. 7/2023, from the Court of Senior Civil Judge at…
State Questioned On Guidelines Regarding 2010 Ban On Public Meetings On Roads: Kerala High Court
A contempt case, Contempt Case (C) No. 112 of 2025, was filed in the High Court of Kerala on 17th January 2025 by Adv. Kulathoor Jaisingh, who sought the Court’s intervention regarding the non-compliance of a prior judgment delivered on 23rd June 2010. The petition was heard before Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and…
