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Can Saving Clause in Forest Subordinate Service Rules, 2014, Cover Promotions of Appointees Under Earlier Rules? Clarifies: Kerala High Cour
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the saving clause in the Kerala Forest Subordinate Service (Amendment) Special Rules, 2014 does not grant any entitlement to employees appointed under the earlier Kerala Forest Subordinate Service Rules, 1962, and the Kerala Forest Subordinate Service Special Rules, 2010, for…
Order on Probe Into Rape Allegations Against Ponnani Police Officers Quashed Due to Serious Irregularities: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court’s Division Bench has set aside a Single Judge's order that directed a Magistrate to pass an order on the investigation of a rape complaint against police officers in Ponnani. The case involves allegations made by a woman who accused police officials of raping her. The…
Man Accused in Case Involving Impregnating 14-Year-Old Fiancé Granted Bail; Court Observes Marriage Was Fixed with 'Good Intent': Bombay High Court
In a significant decision, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad, granted bail to Satish Eknath Kakade in a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. The applicant was arrested in connection with Crime No. 374 of…
Merit Sole Criterion for NEET College Allocation; Technical Formalities Cannot Undermine Fundamental Rights of Meritorious Candidates: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to reconsider the candidature of petitioners for NEET UG 2024 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) allocation based on their merit. This directive came after the Centre rejected the petitioners'…
Appellate Authority Under POSH Act Can Suspend Final Report of Internal Complaints Committee Until Final Decision: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court addressed a critical issue related to the appeal process under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The case concerned Sri Nagaraj G K, a finance officer at Karnataka Health Promotion Trust, who…
Financial Crises Leave Wives & Children Vulnerable in Matrimonial Cases, Husbands Exploit Their Hardships: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, a crucial decision was made concerning the award of temporary maintenance and litigation expenses to a wife during the pendency of matrimonial proceedings. The case involved the appellant, Arun Pandey, a Colonel in the Indian Army, and his wife, Smt. Neha Pandey. The…
Waqf Board Cannot Overturn Administrator’s Decision Declaring Property as ‘Private’ Through Committee; Must Seek Relief in Court or Tribunal: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has set aside an order passed by the Karnataka State Waqf Board (KSWB) that had constituted a Law Committee to review and potentially reverse a 1976 decision concerning the status of a property in Kumbarpete, Bengaluru. The property had been declared as private…
DDA Ordered to Pay ₹11 Lakh to Family of Man Killed in Balcony Collapse, Negligence in Maintenance Highlighted: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to pay compensation of over Rs. 11 lakh to the widow and two minor children of a man who died after a balcony in their DDA flat collapsed 24 years ago. Justice Dharmesh Sharma held the DDA responsible for the incident, citing its failure to ensure…
Breach of Contract Alone Does Not Amount to Cheating Without Proven Dishonest Intent at the Start: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has clarified the legal distinction between a breach of contract and the offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court upheld the Sessions Court's order which had quashed the summons issued by a magistrate to the Chairman and Managing…
Punjab PWD Secretary Penalized ₹1 Lakh for Unlawfully Denying Promotion to Employee: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on the Secretary of the Punjab Public Works Department (PWD) for illegally depriving Sukhpreet Singh, a Sub Divisional Engineer, of his rightful promotion to the post of Executive Engineer. Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu delivered…
