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Court Transfers Missing Girl Probe To CBI, Notes CID's Dependency On Government And Limited Resources : Patna High Court
In a significant ruling on October 18, 2024, the Patna High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation of a sensitive case concerning the disappearance of a young girl from Muzaffarpur. The decision comes after the court expressed dissatisfaction with the progress made by…
Calcutta High Court Urges Centre To Elevate West Bengal AIIMS To Same Standards As AIIMS Delhi Due To Inadequate Post-Mortem Facilities : Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court addressed critical infrastructural deficiencies at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, which have raised concerns regarding the quality of medical services provided to the public. The case, identified as CRR No. 4515 of 2024, involved multiple…
Court Dismisses Petition To Disqualify BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra From Rajya Sabha, Imposes ₹25,000 Costs : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the eligibility of Sh. Manan Kumar Mishra, a sitting Member of the Rajya Sabha, to hold his position concurrently with that of the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI). The order, delivered by Justice Sanjeev Narula on October 7,…
Court Orders Court Officers And Staff Using Two-Wheelers To Mandatorily Wear Helmets : Gujarat High Court
In a significant move to enhance road safety, the Gujarat High Court has issued a circular mandating that all officers and staff members riding two-wheelers, whether as drivers or pillion riders, must wear protective headgear, specifically a helmet, in accordance with the safety standards stipulated in the Motor…
Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Husband For Opposing Wife's Request To Transfer Divorce Case Despite Her Hardships : Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, a Miscellaneous Civil Application (MCA) was filed by the Applicant, seeking the transfer of Marriage Petition No. 11 of 2024 from the Court of Civil Judge Senior Division, Vasai to the Family Court at Bandra, Mumbai. This case highlights the challenges…
Court Instructs District Courts To Record Advocates' Appearances In Order Sheets, Recommends Implementation Of 'Drop Box' And 'Chat Box' Systems : Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi addressed an essential issue concerning the formal recording of advocates’ attendance in court proceedings. The case, involving Ranjeet Kumar Thakur, a practicing advocate and member of the New Delhi Bar Association, highlights the need for transparency and uniformity…
Court Declares Industrial Tribunal's Findings On Employee's Alleged Misconduct Unsustainable Due To Absence Of Inquiry Report : Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, September 25, 2024 – The High Court of Gujarat has delivered an important judgment regarding the procedural integrity of departmental inquiries in employment disputes. The case, involving Rajkumar Sitaldas Keswani, an employee of Western Railways, has brought to light critical issues surrounding the absence…
Court Refuses To Dismiss Case Against Priest Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Intercourse Under The Pretext Of Marriage And Promising To Leave Priesthood : Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 7, 2024, the Kerala High Court addressed serious allegations against Fr. Jose Mathai Myladath, a 59-year-old priest from the St. John's Baptist Church, Kaloor. The court dealt with a Criminal Miscellaneous Case seeking the quashment of charges under Section 376…
Court Issues John Doe Order To Safeguard Master Capital Services' Trademark, Directs Meta To Block WhatsApp Accounts Misusing The Mark : Delhi High Court
In a pivotal judgment delivered by the High Court of Delhi, significant developments have emerged regarding the protection of trademarks under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The case, CS(COMM) 832/2024, filed on 01.10.2024, involves Master Capital Services Limited and another plaintiff challenging the misuse of…
Court Asserts That State Authorities Cannot Dispossess Individuals From Property Without Compensation, Labeling Such Actions As 'Goondaism' : Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed the fundamental rights of citizens regarding property ownership, emphasizing that state authorities cannot unlawfully dispossess individuals from their property without due process. The court ruled in the case of Smt. Shashi Pandey, addressing issues…
