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Court Directs Release Of Singaporean Cargo Vessel Released A Day After Detention At Paradip Port: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court on January 1, 2024, ordered the release of the Singaporean cargo ship MV Propel Fortune (IMO 9500699), which had been arrested at Paradip Port for non-payment of dues related to the supply of necessaries. The ship was detained by the court under its admiralty jurisdiction after the plaintiff, MH…
Court Declines To Overturn Conviction Of Actor-Politician S. Ve Shekar For Remarks Against Women Journalists: Madras High Court
Actor-Politician S. Ve Shekar, who had made derogatory remarks against women journalists, faced legal consequences after the Madras High Court refused to interfere with his conviction. The case dates back to April 2018, when Shekar shared an abusive, vulgar comment about women journalists on his Facebook account. The…
Depriving Employee of Leave Encashment Violates Constitutional Right as It Constitutes Property: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court dismissed the appeal of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and upheld a 2018 Labour Court order directing the Corporation to pay arrears of leave encashment to Sadgunbhai Semulbhai Solanki, a retired employee. The court's ruling emphasized the constitutional right of…
Person Appointed to Higher Post by Order Eligible for Pay in That Cadre Despite Later Ineligibility: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that an employee who was officiated to a higher post as per official orders is entitled to the salary of that higher post, even if subsequent findings show the employee's ineligibility for that position. This ruling clarifies that salary entitlement…
Supreme Court Affirms Delhi Municipal Corporation's Authority to Invite Tariff-Based Bids for Waste-to-Energy Projects
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on January 2, 2025, upheld the power of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to issue tariff-based bids for its Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003. This judgment comes after the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) had…
FIR Missing Crucial Facts Later Added via S.161 CrPC Statements Suggests Afterthought: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal case that had been filed against an appellant under Section 186, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for obstructing a public servant, and Section 353, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for assaulting a public servant or using criminal force to deter the public servant from discharging his…
Victim Cannot Be Forced to Bear Rapist’s Child,Court Permits Termination of 24+ Week Pregnancy of Minor: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday allowed a minor rape victim to terminate her pregnancy, which had reached 24 weeks and 6 days of gestation. The Court held that a rape victim, particularly a minor, has the right to decide whether or not to continue with a pregnancy resulting from rape,…
JAOs, FAOs Have Concurrent Jurisdiction To Issue Income Tax Notices Under Faceless Scheme: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has upheld the concurrent jurisdiction of both the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) and the Faceless Assessment Officer (FAO) in conducting assessments, re-assessments, and re-computations under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court, in its judgment dated December 20,…
Court Orders Medical Treatment for HIV-Positive Trans Woman Without Requiring ID Proof: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court issued an important order ensuring the protection of the rights of a transgender woman, underlining the vital provisions of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life, dignity, and personal liberty. The petitioner, a transgender woman, faced…
Court Passes John Doe Order To Protect Trademark, Artistic Works Of Fashion Designer Rahul Mishra: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction to renowned Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra, protecting his trademark and copyrighted designs from counterfeit activities. The Court directed that no counterfeit dresses or outfits that replicate Mishra’s original designs should be…
