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Constitution Allows Citizens To Profess, Propagate Their Religion But It Doesn't Permit Them To Convert Others: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shriniwas Rav Nayak, an accused in a case involving alleged unlawful religious conversion in Uttar Pradesh. The order was delivered on July 9, 2024 by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal. The Case The case pertains to an incident that took place on February 15, 2024, in…
Contempt: Delhi High Court Sentences Man To 'Sit In Court Till Rising', Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine
New Delhi, July 5, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court found Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal guilty under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for his attempt to misuse the judicial process for personal gain. This case exemplifies the stringent measures courts can take to uphold the integrity and…
Discriminates Based On Sex,Court Strikes Down Govt Order Reserving Compassionate Appointment In Noon Meal Schemes For Women:Madras High Court
Chennai, 26 June 2024: In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has declared a Tamil Nadu Government Order illegal for discriminating against male legal heirs in compassionate appointments. This judgment is set to have far-reaching implications for employment policies related to compassionate grounds. The Case:…
Rajasthan High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Constable 24 Yrs After Dismissal, Rules Different Punishment To Co-Delinquents Violates Article 14
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled in favor of Ashok Kumar, a government employee who was dismissed from service. The court found that the dismissal order violated Kumar's right to equal treatment under the Constitution of India. Details of the Case: Ashok Kumar, a government employee, was dismissed from service…
SARFAESI Act, Nature Of Secured Asset Continues To Remain Same Even After Being Purchased By Secured Creditor: Kerala High Court
A secured creditor who purchases a secured asset at auction can still use the SARFAESI Act to take possession. SARFAESI Act (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002): This act empowers banks and financial institutions to recover loans through enforcement of…
Power Bank Scam, Permission to Travel Denied to Chinese National Facing Multiple Criminal Charges: Karnataka High Court
A Chinese national, Ms. Li Wang (name changed to protect privacy), was denied permission to travel abroad by the High Court of Karnataka. Ms. Wang was seeking a modification of her bail conditions to visit her ailing father in China. However, the court, citing the seriousness of the pending criminal charges against…
Payment Of Gratuity Act, State Employee Can't Be Denied Increased Gratuity Based On Central Govt's Enhanced Ceiling Limit: Tripura High Court
In a significant judgment, the Tripura High Court has ruled that the enhanced ceiling limit for gratuity payments under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 applies to the employees of the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA). The decision came in response to a petition filed by a retired employee of the DRDA, who…
Penalty U/S 31 Domestic Violence Act Though Confined To 'Protection Orders', Can Be Imposed Where Such Order Is In Addition To Residence Order: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that an order restraining a spouse from dispossessing their partner from a shared household can be considered a protection order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). This decision provides crucial protection for women facing domestic violence and…
POCSO Act Often Misused To Settle Personal Scores, Even In Matrimonial Disputes False Accusations Made To Deny Custody To Father: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed charges against a man accused of violating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a case involving an alleged obscene gesture towards a minor. Highlights of the Case: Accused: Rahul Menon (name changed) Charges: Section…
Sending First Time Offenders To Jail For Minor Offences Attracts Them Towards Crime: Punjab & Haryana High Court Bats For Probation, Reformative Justice
Chandigarh, July 09, 2024: The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has upheld the decision of a lower court to grant probation to six accused persons convicted of assault. The case, Virender vs State of Haryana, highlights the use of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, in reforming first-time offenders.…
