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Fair Hearing Must Prevail Over Expeditious Disposal; Ex Parte Order Against Wife Quashed: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has emphasized that the right to a fair hearing is fundamental, even in cases that demand speedy disposal. The Court clarified that while it is important to resolve matrimonial disputes quickly, this should not come at the expense of a party’s opportunity to present their case. The Court set…
50,000 Final Reports Pending for Orders in Lucknow Courts Alone; High Court Cites Presiding Officers' 'Indifference', Seeks Statewide Data: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns about the significant backlog of final reports in criminal cases across Uttar Pradesh. The Court revealed that in the Lucknow judgeship alone, approximately 50,000 final reports are pending for orders. This delay hampers the efficient administration of criminal…
Criminal Complaint Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Not Quashed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash a criminal complaint filed under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court clarified that allegations of involvement of directors or officers in the…
State Directed to Decide KSRTC Women Conductors' Menstrual Leave Plea Within Three Months: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to decide within three months on a plea seeking paid menstrual leave for women conductors employed by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The Court emphasized that menstrual leave is a progressive welfare measure that aligns with constitutional…
Bail Plea of Accused in ED Officials Attack Case; State Directed to Respond: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to respond to the bail application of Kiran P.S., who is accused in connection with the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials. The incident allegedly occurred after ED officials conducted a search at the residence of Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan…
Externment of SDPI Worker Quashed; Mere Protest Against Babri Masjid Demolition and Central Government Decisions Not Sufficient: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has recently issued a landmark judgment by quashing the externment order against Firoz Abdul Wahab Khan, a leader of the Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI). The Court held that merely participating in protests and sloganeering against the demolition of Babri Masjid and opposing Central…
Town Vending Committee Elections Not Halted Over OBC Reservation Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently declined to intervene in the ongoing elections for the Town Vending Committee (TVC), despite petitions challenging the decision of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to treat two street vendors as general category candidates instead of OBC candidates. The Court emphasized that…
Two UAPA Accused Granted Bail After 12 Years in Jail; Slow Trial Held to Violate Article 21: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to two accused persons under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), marking a significant decision that highlights the importance of timely trial proceedings. The Court emphasized that the prolonged incarceration of the accused for nearly 12 years without a…
Directions Issued on LADC Scheme After Considering Lawyers' Objections: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued important administrative directions to District Legal Services Authorities and Judicial Officers across Punjab to enhance transparency and enforce the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) System effectively. These directions come in response to multiple concerns raised by…
Credible Testimony of Child Victims Prevails Over Delayed Retraction; POCSO Verdict Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently upheld the conviction of a man and his mother in a child sexual assault case, emphasizing that credible testimony of child victims remains decisive even if they attempt to retract their statements later. The court reaffirmed that delayed retractions do not outweigh the consistent and…
