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Merely Mentioning a Person's Name as Nominee in Official Documents Doesn't Entitle Them to Compassionate Appointment: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant case concerning the compassionate appointment of the son of a deceased government employee, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh ruled in favor of Praveen Kochak, challenging the rejection of his compassionate appointment claim following his father’s death. The case was heard by Justice Subodh Abhyankar…
Court Quashes Disciplinary Action Against Law Students for Protesting at College Event, Directs Apology and ₹10K Costs: Gauhati High Court
In an important legal development, the Gauhati High Court has addressed the matter of a student of Tezpur Law College, Paramananda Saikia, who challenged disciplinary action taken against him by the college authorities. The action stemmed from an incident that took place during a freshmen social event held by Tezpur…
{Tata AIG}Multiple Claims for a Single Accident Are Not Maintainable Under Employee's Compensation Act, Rules: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal filed by Shibi Devi, the mother of deceased truck driver Raju, under the Employee's Compensation Act. The appeal sought compensation for her son’s death in a road accident in 2013. However, the court ruled that multiple claims for the same…
Divorce granted due to wife falsely accusing husband of rape and subjecting him to mental and emotional stress, leading to marital breakdown: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has granted bail to Jagtar Singh, who was accused of committing rape under Section 376 and criminal intimidation under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Singh was arrested in connection with FIR No. 23 of 2023, which was filed on December 27,…
Interim Relief Granted To 'Upstox' In Trademark And Copyright Infringement Case Against Unknown Entities: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has passed an interim order in favor of RKSV Securities India Pvt. Ltd., the owner of the online trading platform UPSTOX. The court has restrained unknown entities from infringing on the UPSTOX trademarks, word marks, and copyrighted materials in an effort to prevent…
Anticipatory Bail Denied To Businessman In ₹6000 Crore Financial Fraud Case, Termed "Large-Scale Scam": Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment dated December 23, 2024, the Gujarat High Court dismissed an anticipatory bail application filed by Bhupendrasingh Parbatsinh Zala in a major fraud case involving unregulated deposit schemes. The applicant had been accused of defrauding depositors by promising them high returns on their…
Not Essential To Arrest A Person Voluntarily Appearing Before Magistrate For Providing Specimen Signature Or Handwriting: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant ruling regarding the procedural aspects of obtaining specimen signatures or handwriting under Section 311A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case, titled Court on Its Own Motion v. State, addresses the interpretation of a specific proviso to Section 311A,…
Appellate Court Directed To Refund Court Fees When Case Is Remanded To Original Court: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of whether a litigant is required to pay court fees again after a case is remanded by the appellate court for a retrial. The case at hand, First Appeal No. 1020 of 2023 (Chandra Prakash Mishra and others VERSUS State of U.P. and others), revolved…
Harda Factory Blast: Victims' Claims Can Be Contested By Owners Before NGT, Rules: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed the issue of compensation for victims affected by an explosion at a firecracker factory in Harda. The case involved the factory owners’ challenge to an order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which directed immediate…
Rape Case Involving Victim Studying in Class X, Relationship Claimed to Be Consensual, Mother Supports Allegations: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh allowed the bail application of Akash Chaudhary, accused in a case related to offenses under Section 376 of IPC (Rape) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The petitioner's application was considered on the basis of…
