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Court Establishes Procedure for Filing Writ Appeals; Allows Tagging of Writ Petition and Pleadings From E-Filing Database: Kerala High Court
On September 24, 2024, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam heard two significant writ appeals, WA NO. 1276 OF 2024 and WA NO. 1281 OF 2024, stemming from a common judgment issued by a Single Judge on June 4, 2024. The cases involved M.K. Gopalan, a 77-year-old resident from Kozhikode, who appealed against the…
Sole Proprietor ‘Alone’ Liable Under S.138 NI Act for Cheque Dishonour Issued to Repay Debt: Delhi High Court
In a notable ruling by the High Court of Delhi, the case of CRL.M.C. 5509/2022 has set a precedent regarding the liability of individuals in cheque dishonor cases linked to sole proprietorships. Case Overview The petitioner, Sanat Kumar, challenged a summoning order dated June 6, 2018, issued in relation to a…
Employee's Discharge Confirmed for Not Withdrawing Voluntary Unwillingness to Serve Within Time: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Delhi, the case of W.P.(C) 12837/2024 involving Ex Chaa Mohammed ZulkarNain has drawn attention regarding the re-engagement policies of the Indian Navy and the implications of unwillingness declarations made by sailors. Case Background Ex Chaa Mohammed ZulkarNain, a former…
Considering Female Candidate for Employment Only When No Male Nominee Is Available Amounts to Gender Discrimination: Jharkhand High Court
In a pivotal judgment delivered by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi addressed significant employment rights concerning land losers under the Coal Mines Act. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for equitable treatment and employment opportunities for individuals whose lands are…
15 Years Later, Husband’s Acquittal on Abetment of Suicide and Cruelty Reversed, Wife’s 'Dying Declaration' Upheld: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has reversed a 15-year-old acquittal of a husband accused of cruelty and abetting his wife’s suicide. This judgment highlights the importance of a dying declaration and clarifies the legal standards for its admissibility. Case Background In the case titled State of…
Court Questions Why Officer Posted at Punjab Police’s CIA During Lawrence Bishnoi Jail Interview Was Granted Extension After Retirement: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant hearing regarding police accountability and prison reforms, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed several pressing issues in CWP-PIL-93-2023. The case, brought before the court's attention, involves the Court on its Own Motion versus State of Punjab and Others, focusing on systemic failures…
Passport Refusal Not Arbitrary If Foreign Travel Is Against Public Interest or May Harm India's Friendly Relations: Kerala High Court
In a critical decision by the High Court of Kerala, the case of O.P.(Crl). No. 651 of 2024 highlighted serious allegations involving human trafficking and drug offenses, emphasizing the balance between personal rights and public safety under the Indian Passports Act, 1967. Case Background The petitioner, Shanid @…
Failure To Pay Hospital Dues,, Court Seeks Details of Punjab Government's Expenditure on Advertisements, Minister’s House Renovations, and Litigation: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment concerning healthcare reimbursement, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has addressed issues related to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme and the outstanding dues owed to medical institutions. The court emphasized the responsibilities of the State Health Agency in ensuring timely payments to…
Art. 4(8) Law Of Divorce: Wife Refusing To Live With Husband And His Paramour Doesn't Mean She "Freely Consented" To Separation: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling under the Law of Divorce, the Bombay High Court addressed the complex issues surrounding de facto separation and the requirement of free consent for divorce. This judgment shines a light on the intricacies involved in divorce petitions and the standards that must be met under Article 4,…
If a DNA Test Shows the Husband Is Not the Child's Father, He Is Not Required to Include the Wife's Paramour in Proceedings Under the Indian Divorce Act: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court addressed a case under the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, focusing on issues of adultery and cruelty within a marriage. This judgment sheds light on the complexities involved when one partner seeks divorce due to infidelity. Case Background The appellant,…
