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Police Deploy Beat Marshalls, Constables for Safety of Female Students at College Near Slum: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in its judgment delivered on December 14, 2024, in Writ Petition No. 1300 of 2024 (Gujarati Kelavani Mandal & Anr. VERSUS The General Manager, Central Railway & Ors.), dealt with a petition regarding the construction of a foot-over bridge and the safety measures for girl students in the Matunga…
Children Born From Void Marriages Cannot Be Discriminated Against In Compassionate Employment Cases: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has emphasized that compassionate employment should not be denied to a child simply because of the legitimacy of their birth, particularly when the birth occurred in a void marriage. The court ruled that such a discrimination is "reprehensible" and violates the…
Assam DGP Directed by Court to Ensure Police Refrain From Filing 'Hit and Run' Cases Under Section 106(2) BNS as It Is Not Yet in Force: Gauhati High Court
In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition, Mr. Ritumani Deka, a resident of Assam, challenged the validity of sub-section (2) of Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The petitioner argued that this provision violates Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, which guarantees that no person…
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[POCSO Act] Serious Offence Cannot Be Quashed To Erase Recorded Evidence, Even At Survivor's Request: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court refused to quash the criminal proceedings against an accused in a case related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involves charges under Section 509 IPC (outraging the modesty of a woman) and Section…
Internal Complaint Committees Cannot Entertain Delayed Complaints Beyond Three-Month Limit Under POSH Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar addressed a writ petition filed by Mohammad Altaf Bhat against the Income Tax Department, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), and respondent 4. The petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, challenged the…
In Public Interest: Mandatory Rotating Medical Internship for Foreign Students Missing Classes Due to COVID/Ukraine War Upheld: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the legal rights of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) seeking provisional registration to complete their medical internships in India. The case arose after the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued guidelines regarding the requirements for FMGs, particularly those…
Leave Encashment Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to Chargesheet Filed Against Employee: Delhi High Court
In the case of Prof. Sachidanand Sinha versus Jawaharlal Nehru University, the petitioner approached the High Court of Delhi seeking direction for the release of his Leave Encashment and Gratuity payments, along with interest, which had been withheld by the university despite his retirement on superannuation. Prof.…
Employer's Evaluation Of Employee's Suitability Is Final; Courts Cannot Interfere With Hiring Decisions: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has dismissed a petition filed by Shafayatulla, the petitioner, challenging his transfer and reversion to his previous post under the Jammu and Kashmir Urban Local Bodies Institutions (Management) Service Recruitment Rules, 2008. The case…
Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks on Term 'Hindu' Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has quashed the defamation case filed against Satish Jarkiholi, a Congress Leader and Member of the Legislative Assembly, who was accused under Section 500 and Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Hindus. The case stemmed…
Middle-Class Woman Cannot Survive On Meager ₹2.5K Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has passed a ruling concerning the enhancement of interim maintenance in a case under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). This judgment pertains to the matter between Shilpy Sharma, the revisionist, and her husband Rahul…
