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Gurugram Land Dispute: 436 Bighas Held to Be Validly Vested in Gram Panchayat: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant verdict in a land dispute in Gurugram, restoring more than 436 bighas of land to the Gram Panchayat. The Court held that the land formed part of the village's shamilat deh (common land) and validly vested in the Panchayat under the Haryana common lands law. Court Overturns…
Probationary Government Employee Who Acquires Disability During Service Cannot Be Terminated; Constable's Reinstatement Ordered: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has delivered a landmark judgment affirming that a probationary government employee who sustains a disability during employment is protected under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The Court has ordered the reinstatement of a police constable whose services were terminated on…
Departmental Proceedings Do Not End on Retirement if Charge-Sheet Was Issued Earlier: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified an important legal principle regarding disciplinary proceedings against government employees and bank officers. The court held that when a departmental charge-sheet is issued before an employee’s retirement, the disciplinary process can legally continue even after the…
'For Child Victims, Consider the Impact on Their Future': ₹83.38 Lakh Compensation Awarded for Accident That Left Infant Paralysed for Life: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark judgment emphasizing that compensation for child victims of motor accidents must consider the impact on their future earning capacity and not just the percentage of medical disability. The court highlighted that when a minor suffers a permanent disability, the…
Minor Girl Cannot Claim Police Protection for a Live-in Relationship With an Adult: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking police protection filed by a minor girl and an adult man, clarifying that such relief cannot be granted when one petitioner is a minor. The court emphasized the importance of protecting minors from arrangements that could harm their welfare and…
Public Purpose Cannot Override Statutory Timelines; 2011 Land Acquisition Quashed Over Delayed Award: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has made a landmark decision by quashing land acquisition proceedings initiated by the Rajasthan Housing Board in 2011. The court held that the award passed in 2017 was invalid because it was filed beyond the statutory deadline prescribed under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency…
Offences of Rape, Fraudulent Marriage, and Concealment of Previous Marriage Examined: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has delivered a significant judgment in a criminal appeal filed by Radhey Shyam, convicted in a case of serious offences under Section 376, 420, 495 IPC. The appeal pertains to a case initiated by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the appellant, who was convicted by the Vth…
Removal of Judicial Officer Upheld; No Violation of Natural Justice Found: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Naveen Jamwal, a former judicial officer, affirming his removal from service. The court clarified that the departmental inquiry conducted against him was lawful and fair, with no violation of the principles of natural justice.…
Applicability of Section 498A IPC to Live-In Relationships Explained in Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the scope of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives. The Court held that this provision can be applicable to certain live-in relationships that are "in the nature of marriage". This…
Land Encroachment Order Against Art of Living Trust Stayed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has issued an important order to stay the government’s land encroachment order issued on July 17 against the Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth Trust (VVMVPT), which is affiliated with the Art of Living Foundation. The court’s stay order temporarily halts the implementation of the order and directs a…
