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Court Orders Re-Evaluation of Court Assistant Exam Results Due to Minor Error in OMR Sheets, Directs Rectification Measures: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling by the Gujarat High Court on August 22, 2024, the court addressed issues surrounding the evaluation of OMR sheets for an elimination test, emphasizing the application of Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The judgment highlights the importance of adhering to instructions related to…
Court Reiterates That Mere Transcripts Are Not Proof of Voice in Tape Recordings: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Rajasthan High Court has overturned the conviction of an appellant accused of accepting a bribe. This decision highlights the importance of consistent evidence and procedural accuracy in bribery cases. Case Details: 1. Background: - The appellant, an…
Court Serves Contempt Notice to Judicial Magistrate and Investigating Officer for Breaching 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines on Arrest and Remand: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench recently heard a contempt petition filed by Ashutosh Singh and another applicant against Ankita Singh-II, Incharge Addl. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Court No. 21, Sultanpur, for alleged non-compliance with landmark Supreme Court directives on arrest and remand procedures. The…
Court Calls for Action Against Lawyer Who Forged Rental Documents, Bringing Disrepute to Legal Profession: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, the Court addressed a case involving allegations of misconduct by a lawyer under the Advocates Act, 1961. The writ petition, identified as W.P.No.1006 of 2020, highlighted serious concerns about the professional conduct of an advocate, B.Amarnath, who…
Court Permits Counsel of Pregnant Minor Rape Victim to Cover Delivery Expenses After State Government Denies Funding: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has addressed the complex issues surrounding the termination of pregnancy and subsequent adoption procedures. This case underscores the importance of adhering to legal precedents and ensuring the welfare of the minor victim. Detailed Case…
Burden of Proving Spouse's Insanity Lies with the Party Seeking Divorce on Such Grounds: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on 30.8.2024, the Allahabad High Court dismissed an appeal filed under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The appeal, numbered 455 of 2013, was brought forth by Shiv Sagar against Smt. Poonam Devi. The appeal contested the dismissal of a divorce petition that sought dissolution…
High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Alleged Sewage Contamination of Drinking Water in Chandigarh EWS Colonies, Warning of Potential Epidemic: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Chandigarh has taken suo motu cognizance of a serious public health issue involving sewage contamination in the drinking water supply. This concern arose from a report published on August 30, 2024, in The Tribune, which highlighted that economically weaker section (EWS)…
Wife's Extramarital Affair Does Not Necessarily Imply Guilt for Abetting Husband's Suicide Court Quashes FIR Against Woman and Her Partne: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has quashed the FIR lodged by the mother-in-law of a deceased man, who had accused his wife and her partner of abetting his suicide. The judgment, delivered by Justice Diyesh A Joshi, clarified the standards required to establish abetment under Section 306 of the Indian…
Court Affirms Arbitral Tribunal's Authority Over Evidence in Award Against Railways: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed the validity of an arbitral award concerning a contract dispute between Railways and Parishudh. The judgment primarily revolves around the issue of a fundamental breach of contract and the interpretation of contractual terms. Case Background The dispute centers on a…
Court Rules That Leave for Research Abroad Should Not Be Considered a Break in Service and Must Count Towards Pension Benefits: Madras High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Madras has delivered a significant judgment regarding the treatment of leave for employment abroad in terms of pension and career advancement benefits. The case in question, W.P.No.10045 of 2023, was brought before the court by R. Rakkiyappan, challenging the decision of Bharathiar…
