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Seniority of Casual Labourers Should Be Calculated from the Date of Regular Appointment, Not from Screening or Temporary Status: Gauhati High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Gauhati High Court on September 11, 2024, the court addressed the complex issue of seniority among railway workers under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The case, brought forth by the Union of India, through the General Manager, N.F. Railway, highlighted disputes…
Children Born Out of Void Marriages Also Entitled to Parental Property Rights: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling pertaining to Section 16, Hindu Marriage Act, the High Court addressed the intricate issues of legitimacy and compassionate appointments in the case of W.P.(C) No.38719 of 2016. The case revolves around the rights of children born from marriages that may be considered void, emphasizing the…
Court Refers to Larger Bench on Whether ST Women Without Dissolution Decree Can Be Considered Under ST (Divorcee) Category for Public Employmen: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable decision, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan addressed conflicting interpretations regarding the eligibility of female candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category applying under the Divorcee Category for teacher appointments. This ruling emerges from two writ petitions, specifically S.B.…
Summoning a Serious Matter, Especially After Rejecting Closure Report, Court Quashes Murder Case Against Doctor Couple: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against a doctor couple, owners of Singh Life Care Hospital Ltd in Rajepur, Ghazipur, in connection with an incident leading to a tragic death. The case involved the death of a young man who had allegedly been removed from the hospital and…
Court Upholds Sanction in MUDA Case, Suggests CM Siddaramaiah Bent Rules to Favor His Family: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has upheld the sanction granted by the Governor for investigating Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam, where his family is believed to have gained approximately ₹56 crores. Case Overview The…
Court Acquits Man in Murder Case, States Prosecution Failed to Prove Unbroken Link Between Accused and Crime, Conviction Cannot Be Based on Mere Suspicion: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court has acquitted Mukeshbhai Mohanlal Saragra, who was previously convicted by a sessions court for murder and related charges. The ruling was delivered by Justice Divyesh A Joshi, who highlighted the prosecution's failure to establish a definitive link between the accused…
Plea Alleging 'Double Taxation' on Sale of Basmati Rice Dismissed, Agricultural Market Committee Fees Not Considered Tax: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble High Court dismissed a series of writ petitions challenging the levy of cess on Basmati rice imported from other states into Andhra Pradesh. The ruling focused on the legality of the 4th Respondent's decision to reject the petitioners' representation against the cess. Background…
Court Issues Directions for Compensation Disbursal to Child Victims Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, significant steps have been taken to improve the compensation process for child survivors of sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The court emphasized the urgent need for awareness and accessibility to…
Plea Against Installation of 'Jhansi Rani' Statue Inside Shahi Idgah Park Dismissed: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court yesterday dismissed a petition filed by the Shahi Idgah Managing Committee opposing the installation of a statue of the "Maharani of Jhansi" in the Shahi Idgah Park, located in the Sadar Bazar area of Delhi. The court's ruling reinforces the authority of the Delhi…
Any and Every Cruelty or Harassment of a Wife Does Not Automatically Invoke Section 498A of IPC: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Bombay, the Criminal Revision Application No. 344 of 2004 filed by Namdeo s/o. Laxman Bansode, a 24-year-old laborer, has been allowed, resulting in his acquittal of charges under Sections 306 and 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background The case…
