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Court Rules Employee Performance Assessments Must Be Limited to Specified Year; Incidents Beyond This Period Not Grounds for Promotion or Demotion: Delhi High Court
In a significant decision, the High Court of Delhi has delivered a judgment on Writ Petition (Civil) 2575 of 2021 involving Shakti Singh Thakur against the Union of India and others. The case addresses grievances related to the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) and the associated grading of an officer. Case…
Presumptions Under NDPS Act Are Rebuttable, Not Absolute; Prosecution Must First Demonstrate Prima Facie Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on September 10, 2024, the court examined the application and enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in a drug possession case. The case highlights critical aspects of legal procedures, evidentiary requirements, and…
State Authorities Must Ensure Peaceful Environment During Milad-Un-Nabi Processions: Allahabad High Court
1. Background of the Case: The case involves a writ petition filed by Khidmate Khalq Educational Welfare Society and another petitioner against the State of Uttar Pradesh and four other respondents. The petitioners sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Their primary request was to…
Court Rules Army Officer's Hypertension During 17 Years of Service Is Linked to Military Duties, Confirms Right to Disability Pension: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling on disability pensions, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) decision to grant disability pension to No 14449872EX GNR Dhiraj Kumar. The court's decision reiterates key principles from previous Supreme Court judgments regarding the entitlement of…
No Error in Seeking Expert Opinion on Wife's Mental Health During Evidence Stage: Allahabad High Court Affirms Trial Court Decision
In a recent ruling by the Allahabad High Court, the court addressed the appeal filed by Pooja Gautam challenging an order from the Family Court, Hathras, dated 25.07.2024. The appeal arises under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, concerning a dispute in a divorce petition filed by Neeraj Gautam. 1. Background…
Court Rules Distributing Marks of Deleted Questions Equally Among Remaining Questions Instead of Awarding Bonus Marks Is Not Discriminatory: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, in a recent ruling, dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment process for the post of Junior Accountant and Tehsil Revenue Accountant, where petitioners argued against the methodology of distributing marks for deleted questions. The case, S.B. Civil Writ Petition No.…
Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in Dowry Death Case, Orders Compensation for Wrongful Imprisonment
The appeal led to the acquittal of the appellant from charges under Sections 302, 201 I.P.C. and 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act, based on insufficient evidence. The Supreme Court set aside the trial court's conviction, citing no credible evidence to support the guilt of the accused. The appellant is to be released and…
Court Dismisses Opposition Leader VD Satheesan’s PIL Alleging Corruption in K-FON Project: Kerala High Court
In the recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Kerala, a writ petition challenging the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project was dismissed. The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking judicial review of the project’s implementation and associated procedures. Judgment…
Court Orders Investigation Into Arya Samaj Temples And Other Bodies Issuing Marriage Certificates : Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court recently ruled on a crucial appeal involving the Family Courts Act, 1984, addressing the medical examination of the appellant in a divorce case. The case revolves around an appeal filed by Pooja Gautam (Appellant) against Neeraj Gautam (Respondent), challenging a…
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Rules That CBI Cannot Justify Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Based on His 'Evasive Replies'; Accused Has the Right to Remain Silent: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Supreme Court, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan addressed critical issues surrounding the rights of an accused during an investigation. This case involves Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Case Background: The Supreme Court recently…
