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Mira Road Riots: Bail Granted To 14 Muslim Men Accused Of Rioting And Injuring Hindu Family: Bombay High Court
On a significant development, the Bombay High Court granted bail to 14 Muslim men accused of rioting and injuring a Hindu family during the consecration of the Ayodhya Lord Ram Temple in Mira Road on January 21, 2024. The court's ruling was based on several factors, including the duration of their custody, the…
Borrowers Violating OTS Scheme Terms Cannot Compel Bank To Fulfill Obligations: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court dealt with a matter involving the rejection of One-Time Settlement (OTS) benefits by the State Bank of India (SBI) due to borrowers' failure to comply with the agreed terms. The court examined the responsibility of borrowers under such settlement schemes, emphasizing…
Unauthorized Absence From Service Is Justified Ground For Termination: Tripura High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Tripura, a petition was filed by Mr. Bikramjit Debbarma, a former Deputy Secretary in the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), seeking redress for non-payment of salary and the termination of his services due to unauthorized absences. The court examined the case…
Unified Development Control Regulations Should Align With Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court addressed a case concerning the denial of an Occupation Certificate (OC) to a developer, Raj Realtors, who had sought the issuance of the OC for ten buildings constructed on land that had been granted development permissions. The Court's ruling sheds light on the…
Waqf Board's Term Extended Until Completion Of State Election Process: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has delivered a judgment in the case concerning the Wakf Act 1995, directing urgent action on the management of the Wakf Board and the election of new office bearers for a key mosque. The judgment, delivered by Justice Amit Rawal and Justice Easwaran S., addresses the…
In Her Welfare, Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Allowed For Minor Gangrape Survivor: Gauhati High Court
In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has ordered the termination of an unwanted pregnancy of a 15-year-old minor girl, referred to as "X," who was gang-raped by seven individuals, including four minors, in Tinsukia, Assam. The court's decision follows extensive medical examination, legal considerations, and…
In Competitive Times, Candidates Using Fake Marksheets For Jobs Can't Seek Legal Protection: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent case before the Rajasthan High Court, Sada Ram, a resident of Sanchore, Rajasthan, challenged the termination of his appointment by the Rajasthan Rajya Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (RVUNL) on the grounds that he could not submit the original MBA degree despite meeting the necessary educational…
No Woman Ends Her Life In Such Circumstances, Points To Homicide: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of a man convicted of the brutal murder of his wife, dismissing the possibility of suicide in this tragic case. The accused, found guilty under Section 302 (Indian Penal Code) for the murder of his wife, had previously been sentenced to life imprisonment by the trial…
Oral Complaints Insufficient For Inquiry Under POSH Act Without Written Complaint: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the important issue of whether oral complaints can substitute written complaints under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (POSH Act). The case involved a dispute between the manager of an IT company, Abraham Mathai, and an employee who accused him…
'Zero FIR' Empowers Victims To Lodge Complaints Irrespective Of Jurisdiction Under Section 173 BNSS: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court recently emphasized the importance of Zero FIR under the Bharatiya Nagarika Samarthya Sashaktikaran (BNSS) Act. The court addressed the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) across jurisdictional boundaries, ensuring that victims can file complaints regardless…
