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Changing Name Of School Would Create Confusion For Students & Parents: Kerala High Court Quashes KESCPCR Order
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has ruled in favor of Sister Annamma Mathai, aged 60 years and the Manager of Little Flower Girls Higher Secondary School, Hosdurg, Kanhangad. The case, WP(C) No. 3266 of 2017, revolved around a directive issued to the school to remove the word "girls" from…
Husband Can't Deduct Insurance Premium, Loan EMI from Salary for Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment dated 29.03.2024, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has ruled on a case involving maintenance allowance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case, titled "XYZ vs. ABC and Others," revolves around a dispute regarding maintenance payments and familial…
Concealed Criminal Case Hampers Candidate's Suitability for Police Post: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court has recently upheld the termination of Mr. Rahul Sharma, a candidate seeking appointment to a police post, on grounds of suppression of material information regarding a criminal case against him. This case, known as Criminal Case No. 89/2013 under Sections 452/324/323/504 IPC read with 3(1) SC/ST Act,…
Supreme Court Directs Survey of Karnataka Mines for Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans
In a significant development concerning the implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental Plan for Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ), the Supreme Court has issued directives to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Karnataka. The directives aim to address the outstanding Rehabilitation and Resettlement…
Live-in Relationship Not a Crime, Adults having sex outside marriage is not an offence: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court upheld the legality of live-in relationships, emphasizing the importance of constitutional morality over societal norms. The case, titled "Ranveer vs. State Of Rajasthan & Others," revolved around an FIR filed by Ranveer against three individuals, alleging abduction of…
Labour Court Upholds Dismissal of Employee for Fake Transfer Certificate: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, the Labour Court ruled in favor of the Divisional Controller, K.S.R.T.C., upholding the dismissal of an employee for producing a fake Transfer Certificate during the appointment process. The case, registered under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, sheds light on the…
High Court Stays Conviction of Actor & Congress Leader Raj Babbar in 1996 Assault Case
In a significant legal development, the High Court has granted a stay on the conviction of Raj Babbar, a Member of Parliament facing disqualification under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act (RPA). The case revolves around Babbar's conviction under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and…
Administrative Tribunals Act | Appeal Against CAT Order In Contempt Proceedings Lies Before Supreme Court, Not High Court: Allahabad High Court
In a recent order dated March 22, 2024, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the exclusive jurisdiction of the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 in contempt matters, dismissing a writ petition on grounds of maintainability. This decision clarifies the process for appealing contempt orders and highlights the distinct legal…
Bank Account Can't Be Frozen Under UAPA Without Order Of Central Govt Under S.7(1) : Madras High Court
In a significant legal development, the Madras High Court recently passed a judgment in W.P.No.11821 of 2023 under Article 226 of the Constitution of India regarding the freezing of the bank account of M/s. Tamil Nadu Development Foundation Trust. The case was heard by THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH and THE…
Patent Illegality: Bombay High Court Stays Arbitral Award Due to Lack of Proof of Actual Loss in Damages Claim
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has issued an order in Interim Application No. 377 of 2024 pertaining to a Commercial Arbitration Petition. The case involves a dispute between Alkem Laboratories Limited as the Petitioner and Issar Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Limited as the…
