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Rajasthan High Court allows father’s Habeas Corpus plea; directs child’s return to US rather than facing illegal migrant status in India

The Child status as an illegal migrant in India post-visa expiration posed legal and social constraints, making his welfare better served in the U.S., where he enjoys full rights as a citizen.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court accepts man’s unconditional apology in contempt case; directs him to plant 50 trees of indigenous species

The respondent expressed remorse and tenders an apology, undertakes that in future he will ensure maintenance of proper decorum of the Court and volunteered to undertake social service.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court takes Suo Motu cognizance of lack of adequate public sanitation facilities for women; issues notice

“Every woman should live a life of respect, equality and decency, free from any kind of fear, force, violence and discrimination. According to Article 21 of the Constitution of India, every citizen, including women is entitled to the right to life and dignity.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court upholds validity of appointments from Non-State Civil Services category to Indian Administrative Service

“Tendency to stop the recruitment process of non-SCS category candidates points out towards the greed of the State Civil Service category candidates to grab all the posts meant for State Civil Service and non-SCS category candidates.”

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court issues School Bus Safety guidelines following DPS Indore Tragedy

These guidelines will remain in force until the Government of Madhya Pradesh examines the situation and incorporates appropriate provisions into the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1994.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bhopal Gas Tragedy Cleanup | MP High Court mandates immediate action & accountability after 40 years of delay in remediation

The Court criticized the authorities for their prolonged inertia despite prior orders and sanctioned plans.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Arrest must be rational, fair & based on admissible evidence’; MP High Court grants bail in ₹141.8 Crore PMLA case due to procedural lapses

“When an accused is in custody under PMLA irrespective of the case for which he is under custody, any statement under section 50 of PMLA to the same investigating agency is inadmissible against the maker.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Doctrine “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus” doesn’t apply in India; Courts must separate reliable evidence from exaggerations: J&K High Court

“It is the duty of the Court to remove the chaff from the grain in its pursuit for truth. It is not open to the trial Court to throw out the entire prosecution evidence just because it was contradictory on certain aspects of the case.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Swarn Rekha River Revival Project | MP High Court directs for synergy between State Government, Municipal Corporation & Counsels

The Court noted that the provisions regarding social audit under the Municipal Corporation Act, 1956, should be invoked cautiously to customize schemes effectively.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court clubs multiple FIRs in financial mismanagement allegations against Creative Credit Cooperative Society

“Clubbing of the FIRs will reduce the financial drain on the state exchequer as well as cut down the administrative burden, especially given that all the cases arise out of same or similar cause.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Courts directs police to conduct fair & expeditious investigation against Sarpanch amid political vendetta concerns

“A bare perusal of the FIR revealing commission of cognizable offence and the investigation has to be conducted.”

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Judge | Justice Satish Chandra Sharma – Supreme Court of India

Following a meticulous assessment of the qualifications, integrity, capabilities and giving due consideration to a range of factors, the President appointed Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 09-11-2023.

Case Briefs High Courts

Class 10 marksheet, being a public document under Section 35 of Evidence Act, more credible than school admission forms: Rajasthan High Court

“It was not within the Election Tribunal’s jurisdiction to overlook the mark-sheets issued by a competent officer of the Board of Secondary Education pertaining to the date of birth of petitioner’s two children.”

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Delays arising from statutory compliance not force majeure’; NCLT admits insolvency proceeding against Raheja Developers

The NCLT held that non-delivery of possession despite payments and continued acknowledgment of liability through emails and communications proved default under Section 7 IBC.

Case Briefs District Court

Land Dispute | Rajasthan Court issues notice on suit claiming Ajmer Sharif Dargah as “Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple”

The plaintiff, Hindu Sena chief cited historical records of a Shiva Linga beneath the site and sought direction to the ASI to conduct a survey of the Dargah premises to confirm the existence of remnants of the Shiva temple.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Judicial forum not for harassing a person, but to protect rights of parties’; MP High Court quashes JMFC order for FIR registration

“It is expected from a litigant to approach the court with all bonafides and without any ill-motive.”

Know thy Judge

MP High Court extends migration benefits to meritorious reserved category candidates at all stages of MP Judicial Services recruitment

The Court added that this directive does not affect ongoing recruitment where examinations have already been conducted.

SCC Times

Rajasthan High Court allows father’s Habeas Corpus plea; directs child’s return to US rather than facing illegal migrant status in India

MP High Court accepts man’s unconditional apology in contempt case; directs him to plant 50 trees of indigenous species

Rajasthan High Court upholds validity of appointments from Non-State Civil Services category to Indian Administrative Service

MP High Court issues School Bus Safety guidelines following DPS Indore Tragedy

Bhopal Gas Tragedy Cleanup | MP High Court mandates immediate action & accountability after 40 years of delay in remediation

‘Arrest must be rational, fair & based on admissible evidence’; MP High Court grants bail in ₹141.8 Crore PMLA case due to procedural lapses

Doctrine “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus” doesn’t apply in India; Courts must separate reliable evidence from exaggerations: J&K High Court

Rajasthan High Court clubs multiple FIRs in financial mismanagement allegations against Creative Credit Cooperative Society

Rajasthan High Courts directs police to conduct fair & expeditious investigation against Sarpanch amid political vendetta concerns

Know Thy Judge | Justice Satish Chandra Sharma – Supreme Court of India

Class 10 marksheet, being a public document under Section 35 of Evidence Act, more credible than school admission forms: Rajasthan High Court

‘Delays arising from statutory compliance not force majeure’; NCLT admits insolvency proceeding against Raheja Developers

Land Dispute | Rajasthan Court issues notice on suit claiming Ajmer Sharif Dargah as “Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple”

‘Judicial forum not for harassing a person, but to protect rights of parties’; MP High Court quashes JMFC order for FIR registration

Know Thy Judge | Justice Suresh Kumar Kait — 28th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court

Lawyers’ Strike| MP HC discharges Bar Council members of contempt proceedings following an unconditional apology

Custodial statements under Section 50 PMLA are inadmissible; MP High Court grants bail

MP High Court extends migration benefits to meritorious reserved category candidates at all stages of MP Judicial Services recruitment