Ritu, Author at SCC Times

Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR under SC/ST Act against actress Shilpa Shetty for use of word “Bhangi” in 2013 Interview

“One cannot lose sight of the reality that celebrities and public figures invariably tend to speak in a casual tone during interviews, and it is thus essential to consider the broader context rather than isolating specific words.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Husband forcing wife to quit job & live as per his wish and style amounts to cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The wife was appointed as Assistant Manager in LIC Housing Finance Ltd., and at time the respondent was doing nothing, this was the reason why husband compelled the appellant to leave the job and stay with him.

Case Briefs High Courts

Internal Complaints Committee obligated to attempt Conciliation to settle sexual harassment case before starting inquiry: MP High Court

“The enquiry is nothing but an eye wash because the same was conducted without following any procedure which had to be mandatorily followed.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Trademark Infringement | MP High Court upholds Excise Commissioner’s order prohibiting reuse of embossed Mount Everest beer bottles

“Private Respondents are free to reuse generic beer bottles manufactured by third parties which do not violate the label, trademark/brand/logo of another entity.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Right to Health | Rajasthan High Court takes suo moto cognizance; demands Government action on healthcare negligence

“Right to health is an essential component of human dignity, and it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that this right is protected and promoted for all individuals who are citizens of the nation.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Bhangi, Neech, Bhikhari, Mangani are not caste-based slurs’; Rajasthan High Court set asides charges under SC/ST Act

“The words used were not caste name nor there is allegation that the petitioners were known to the caste of the public servants, who had gone to remove the encroachments.”

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT issues directives on remedial action in Shopian Jaundice outbreak due to Contaminated Water

The NGT found deficiencies in the response and reports from authorities, notably the absence of virological testing facilities in local labs, inadequate clarity on the water source, and inconsistent water quality across reports.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court upholds closure of right to cross-examine prosecutrix due to usage of intentional delay tactics to harass her

The applicant bore sole responsibility for any adverse effects arising from the inability to cross-examine the prosecutrix due to repeated delay tactics.

Case Briefs High Courts

Aadhaar Card not valid proof of age for compensation claims under Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojna: MP High Court

The Court deemed the Coordinate Bench decision in Narmadi Prasad v. State of M.P., as per incuriam, as it did not consider the Aadhaar Card’s intended use solely as identity-only proof.

Case Briefs High Courts

Father-in-law not liable to maintain Daughter-in-law under Muslim Personal Law: MP High Court

As per the provisions of Muslim law and the DV Act, the Court opined that the present petitioner being father-in-law of respondent, cannot be compelled to give maintenance to the respondent.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court issues interim order to prevent misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media

“If any social media platform intends to publish the Court proceedings, that will be permissible only in the manner provided by and subject to restrictions and limitations as per Rule 11(b) of Rules of 2021 and not in any other manner.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court dismisses Execution Proceeding & arrest warrant against Nokia Solutions & Networks India (P) Ltd, an uninvolved party

Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act penalties are intended for parties responsible for complying with a Commission’s order and as the petitioner was not involved in the transaction or compliance, the proceedings against them were without basis.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court quashes Grievous Hurt charge against temple security in altercation at Eklingji Temple; allows trial for remaining offenses

“Whether or not allegations leveled by the complainant are false or not is a matter of trial and shall be decided by the competent trial Court upon filing of the charge sheet which is proposed as per the factual report.”

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court refuses to quash MP Vivek Tankha’s defamation case against Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

“Indisputably, the public good is a question of fact. Good faith has also to be established as a fact. Ergo, to prove good faith so as to constitute offence of Section 499 of IPC, trial is necessary.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court puts end on resident doctors’ strike recognising impact on medical services in State

The Court urged the Resident Doctors to call-off their strike and request their fellow doctors to rejoin their duties and the same is accepted by the doctors representing JARD.

Case Briefs High Courts

Pending departmental inquiry is not a ground to deny Fundamental Right to travel abroad under Article 21: Rajasthan High Court

“This Court is required to draw a balance between the right of the petitioner to travel abroad and also the right of the department to duly proceed with the enquiry against the petitioner.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Right to Dignity under Article 21 includes fulfilling marital vows taken during marriage’; Rajasthan High Court grants bail

“Petitioner is a person with family ties and is not a flight risk. Nature of prosecution evidence is mostly all documentary in nature, which has been seized and there is no likelihood of tempering with the same.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Right to live with dignity under Article 21 encompasses father’s right to attend son’s wedding’; Rajasthan High Court grants bail

“Right to life does not mean mere right to exist but to live with dignity. Such a right cannot be and ought not be curtailed on the ground that petitioner father’s is an accused in pending cases.”

Case Briefs High Courts

CrPC bars review power under Sections 362 & 397(3); Rajasthan High Court dismisses petition as de facto review attempt

The Court held that the petition was effectively a review in disguise, which is barred under Section 362 CrPC and cannot be entertained.

Case Briefs High Courts

Two employees on same post? Rajasthan High Court directs AVVNL to issue fresh transfer order amid conflicting interim orders

The Court opined that the impugned orders resulted in a situation where the Department has been forced to continue with two employees on the same post and this situation cannot be permitted to be continued.