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Court Emphasizes Need for Proper Inquiry in Termination Orders to Avoid Stigmatization: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 1, 2024, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh addressed the issue of service termination and its adherence to principles of natural justice. The case, identified as Writ Petition No. 6396/2024, involved the termination of a Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) at Kasturba Gandhi…
Court Rules Arbitration Clause Invalid if Contractor Unable to Select Arbitrator from Railway’s Panel: Delhi High Court
In the case of M/S Kamladityya Construction Pvt Ltd VERSUS Rail Land Development Authority, the Delhi High Court has addressed significant issues regarding the arbitration process stipulated in a construction contract. The case concerns the enforcement of an arbitration clause under the Arbitration and Conciliation…
Overturns Ban on 'Tifo' for Football Supporters Amidst Call for Justice in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Calcutta High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Calcutta, the Hon’ble Justices Harish Tandon and Hiranmay Bhattacharyya addressed a crucial matter concerning the regulation of sporting events and public support mechanisms. This judgment scrutinized the prohibition imposed on certain cheering materials within the stadium,…
Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs on Man for Defaming Lawyers and District Judges: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, a review application was dismissed involving a dispute over a rented shop under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972. The case centered on the legality of eviction orders and the review of earlier judgments affecting the…
RG Kar Rape-Murder court Grants Bail to Student Arrested for Marching to Government Secretariat, Issues Warning to State Against 'Intimidating Protesters': Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has ordered the release of Sayan Lahiri, a student associated with the Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj, who was arrested in connection with leading a protest march towards the State secretariat in Nabanna. The protests, while initially claimed to be peaceful, resulted in…
Criminal Trial Outcomes Should Influence Disciplinary Actions When Charges Are Identical: Calcutta High Court
In a notable judgment delivered on 28th August 2024, the High Court of Calcutta, comprising Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, reviewed the disciplinary action taken against Mr. Subal Makhal, an employee of the Indian Red Cross Society. Case Overview: Mr. Subal Makhal, appointed as a…
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging JDU's Internal Elections That Elected Nitish Kumar as President: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the internal party elections of the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and the decisions made by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The judgment primarily focused on issues related to the Representation of the People Act (RP Act) and…
Rejects Petition Demanding TRAI Action Against Spam Calls and Fraudulent Telemarketing Practices: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment from the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, the court addressed significant issues concerning unsolicited commercial communications under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act. The case, Writ Petition No. 45162 of 2019, involved a petitioner challenging the failure of various…
Court to Determine if Quashing FIR in Predicate Offence on Technical Grounds Leads to Exoneration from PMLA Proceedings: Madras High Court
In a significant case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the court has delivered a detailed judgment regarding a complex money laundering scheme involving high-profile individuals and substantial financial transactions. The case centers around allegations of money laundering, fraudulent…
Court Rules That Forcing a Husband to Live in a Separate Room Constitutes Cruelty: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Allahabad High Court, the court addressed a case concerning a divorce decree under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The appellant, Ram Kumar, challenged the decision of the VI Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Lucknow, which had dismissed his divorce petition. The appeal was…
