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‘Limitation period for invoking Arbitration begins from date of notice’; Rajasthan High Court appoints Sole Arbitrator in BSNL Contract Dispute

“The agreement executed between the parties is not disputed. This fact is not in dispute that the contract of the petitioner has been terminated and the money has been forfeited by the respondents in the month of October, 2019.”

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Kota Students Suicide Case | Rajasthan High Court defers interim directions awaiting Supreme Court action

“We also find that in the year 2025 itself, about 14 suicides have taken place. This is a matter of serious concern for us.”

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‘Fresh appointments under new Rules extinguish prior contractual conditions’; Rajasthan High Court quashes order enforcing prior Service Bond

“How can it be termed to be a financial loss to the State Government when an employee who had been imparted training for some particular contractual job, continues to serve the State Government although, on regular basis.”

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Rajasthan High Court seeks State’s response on denial to extend the tenure of Chairman and Members of Permanent Lok Adalat

The Court cautioned respondent 4 (Principal Secretary, Law and Legal Affairs Department) to remain “alive to his duty” to file a proper and complete affidavit.

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MP High Court deprecates practice of Advocates filing affidavit affirming client’s factual assertions; directs Bar Association to issue guidelines

‘Fact that the appellant is falsely implicated and has not committed any crime, can’t be verified by an Advocate as he was not present at the time of incident.’

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Rajasthan High Court takes suo moto action over non-functioning of 16 Permanent Lok Adalats

The Court noted that although courts generally refrain from interfering in government policy, they are constitutionally obligated to intervene when such decisions infringe upon rights like access to justice or fair trial.

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All that MP High Court said on registration of FIR against BJP Minister Vijay Shah in Col. Sofiya Qureshi Remark Case

“This is gross subterfuge on the part of the of the State. The FIR has been drawn in a manner so as to assist the suspect Mr. Vijay Shah to be able to have the FIR quashed on a later date.”

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‘Doctors have no incentive to willfully endanger life in trust-driven healthcare ecosystem’; Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR alleging Medical Negligence

“The solemn obligation of the legal system is to distinguish between misfortune and culpability, and to ensure that human suffering, however profound, does not substitute for proof required under the law.”

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MP High Court takes suo motu action against BJP Minister Vijay Shah for using ‘scurrilous language’ against Col. Sofia Quraishi

“The armed forces… reflecting integrity, industry, discipline, sacrifice, selflessness, character, honour and indomitable courage… has been targeted by Mr. Vijay Shah who has used the language of the gutters against Col. Sofia Quraishi.”

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Upholding an unwavering commitment to the constitutional values, 51st CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, retires

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, 51st Chief Justice of India, retires on 13-05-2025, after a distinguished tenure of 6 years at Supreme Court with 6 months as Chief Justice of India.

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‘Attempt to misuse of judicial process to settle personal score’; Rajasthan High Court dismisses husband’s plea alleging wife’s plagiarism in research thesis

“Process of law should not be allowed to be misused by a litigant to satisfy his personal grudges and oblique considerations to settle personal scores.”

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‘Removal from service is shockingly disproportionate’; MP High Court directs reconsideration of punishment for proven misconduct

“The High Court can interfere with the order of punishment only in case of violation of the provisions of rules or principles of natural justice are proved.”

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‘Error of judgment, not misconduct’; MP High Court set asides ADJ’s dismissal from service for being ‘shockingly disproportionate’

“The punishment of dismissal in the present case shocks the conscience of this court because the punishment is shockingly disproportionate.”

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Vandalisation of Dr. Ambedkar’s Statue | M.P. High Court directs police to continue investigation and file monthly reports

The Court noted that “the Superintendent of Police, Seoni is fully cognizant of the seriousness of the matter that has hurt sentiments of public.”

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Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea to quash FIRs or consolidate investigation against Ex-MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya

“The law requires that for an allegation of malafide to be sustained, it must be pleaded with specificity and supported by material facts. In the absence of mens rea, or a demonstrable element of ill-intention, such a prayer cannot be entertained.”

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MP High Court quashes improper implementation of Reservation Rules in Selection Process; directs reconsideration of OBC female candidate’s candidature

“This Court is inclined to dispose of this petition with a direction to the respondents No.2/3 to follow the proper procedure as prescribed under Rule 11.2 and 11.3 of the Rules of 2013.”

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Swaran Rekha River Revival | M.P. High Court issues directions to invoke ‘Social Audit’ for Civic Accountability and Urban Governance

“Social Auditors ought to be the men of integrity, intelligence, common sense and must be passionate about the work they are assigned to. They must work without fear and favour and without ill-will”.

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Right to Education | Rajasthan High Court grants permission for minor rape survivor’s admission to school under Article 21-A

“No child shall be liable to pay fees and charges that prevents him/her for pursuing elementary education. The Government and Local Authorities should ensure that every child completes his/her elementary education.”

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Court Fee must be paid on sale consideration when declaratory suit involves title based on agreement to sell: MP High Court

“Where the plaintiff attempts to under-value the plaint and reliefs, the Court has to intervene.”

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“Why no action taken against anti-social elements who vandalised Dr. Ambedkar’s Statue”; MP High Court seeks explanation from Police Authorities

The State accepted notice and sought time to obtain instructions as to “why action has not been taken against the anti-social elements who have broken the statue of Dr. Ambedkar on the night of 10-02-2025.”