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BPSC Recruitment, Court Orders Parity In Grace Marks For Contract And Guest Teachers: Patna High Court
Patna High Court recently delivered a significant judgment impacting the education sector in Bihar. In a case presided over by Justice Anjani Kumar Sharan, the court ruled in favor of granting grace marks to Guest Teachers in the state, recognizing their contribution and aligning their benefits with those of…
Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On Recovery Of Murder Weapon; Corroborative Evidence Needed To Establish Guilt: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has acquitted the appellant, Mukesh Kujur, who was earlier convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the alleged murder of his brother. The judgment, delivered by Justices Ananda Sen and Subhash Chand, highlighted several…
Wife Filing Criminal Case Against Spouse & In-Laws Is Only Taking Recourse Of Legal Remedy, Not Abetting Husband To Commit Suicide: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia passed a significant order in MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL CASE No. 14371 of 2024. The case revolved around allegations of domestic abuse and the subsequent suicide of the accused. Here's a breakdown of the case and the…
High Court Issues Mandamus for Immediate Restoration of Electricity Supply: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development at Court No. 21, the Hon'ble Justices Manoj Kumar Gupta and Kshitij Shailendra delivered a crucial ruling in Writ-C No. 11053 of 2024. The case revolves around a petition filed by Shekhar Kapoor and 10 others against the State of UP and 3 others concerning the disruption of electricity supply…
'Constitutional And Fundamental Right Of An Employee To Receive Retiral Benefits, If There Are No Legal Impediment': Jharkhand High Court
In a recent ruling, Hon’ble Dr. Justice S.N. Pathak of the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has directed the State of Jharkhand to release all pensionary benefits to Shrawan Kumar Das, a retired Assistant Teacher, along with interest at a rate of 6% per annum. Background of the Case Mr. Das, who retired on…
Wait List Candidate Doesn't Have Inherent Right To Appointment, Can't Challenge Selected List Of Candidates After One Year: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on May 21, 2024, the High Court of Delhi, presided by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, addressed a critical issue regarding the eligibility of a candidate under the Central List of OBCs. The case, W.P.(C) 5034/2024, involved the petitioner, Mohammad Inamul Haq, challenging the…
Court Ex-Parte Restrains Saksham Trading Company From Using “Yatra' And 'YS' In E-Vehicles Business: Delhi High Court
In a notable development on May 27, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anish Dayal, issued an ex-parte ad interim injunction in the case YC Electric Vehicles VERSUS Saksham Trading Company. The judgment addresses critical aspects of trademark infringement under the Commercial Courts Act,…
Act Of Unnatural Sex By Husband With His Wife During Subsistence Of Marriage Not An Offence, Consent Immaterial: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the court has provided clarity on the application of Section 377 IPC regarding unnatural offences within the bounds of marriage. The case involved XYZ and his wife ABC, who were embroiled in legal battles concerning various charges including Section 377 IPC (Unnatural Offences), Section…
Conviction Can Be Maintained On Basis Of Evidence Tendered By Police Personnel Who Are Also Victim Of Crime: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand has upheld the conviction of two individuals under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), reinforcing the importance of maintaining law and order during public events. Case Background: In Criminal Revision No. 1050 of 2015, the petitioners, Simant Saurav @…
Birth Of First Child Before Joining Service not a bar for availing Maternity Leave After Joining Service Under AAI Regulations: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has ruled in favor of a female employee, reinforcing her rights under the Maternity Benefit Act. The court, presided over by Justices A. S. Chandurkar and Jitendra Jain, granted maternity benefits to Ms. Kanakavali Raja Armugam Alias Karuna Shyam…
