Ritu, Author at SCC Times

Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat, can withdraw Financial Powers of Sarpanch facing corruption charges: MP High Court

“It is the duty of Chief Executive Officer to ensure that no loss of money or property of Panchayat is caused…”

‘Attempt to disrupt communal harmony and reinstate Mughal Order’; MP High Court denies bail under UAPA

“It is for the trial Court to decide it on the basis of the evidence as to what is the material available to prove or otherwise the charges which have been framed.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Forced Unnatural Sex not punishable under S. 377 IPC, but attracts S. 498-A if coupled with cruelty/assault: MP High Court

Cruelty under Section 498-A IPC does not necessarily require proof of dowry demands; physical or mental cruelty alone is sufficient.

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Medical Termination of Pregnancy | MP High Court upholds minor sexual assault survivor’s right to continue Pregnancy; directs for comprehensive State support

“The right of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India has held that unmarried woman has right to decide in respect of the pregnancy.”

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‘Inquiry Committee appears to be hand in gloves with RDVV’; MP High Court orders SIT Probe into Sexual Harassment allegations against VC of RDVV

“The manner in which the investigation has been carried out carves out suspicion on the officials who have carried out the investigation.”

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Probationary Judicial Officer’s discharge for unsatisfactory performance, even if preceded by complaints, not punitive without misconduct allegations: MP High Court

“The public’s perception of the judiciary matters just as much as its role in dispute resolution… therefore it is imperative to maintain a high benchmark of honesty, accountability and good conduct.” – Rajesh Kohli v. High Court of J&K, (2010) 12 SCC

Case Briefs High Courts

“Declare Summer Vacations as ‘Partial Court Working Days’; constitute extra benches”: Rajasthan High Court Bar Association requests CJ

“Bail Applications, which are pending and have been filed before the Summer Vacations, also deserves to be heard by the summer benches.”

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MP High Court affirms JJ Act’s jurisdictional primacy over NIA Act in trials involving juveniles

“A person cannot be a juvenile for one purpose and an adult for other purpose. The Courts lean strongly against any construction which tends to reduce a statute to a futility.”

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‘Menstrual Health can’t be barrier to a girl’s right to education’; Rajasthan High Court upholds nursing aspirant’s educational rights

“A girl’s health condition… should not hinder her access to education merely because that of her hemoglobin was found to be below the prescribed level because of heavy menstrual bleeding.”

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K.V. Viswanathan’s Legacy & Influential Judgments

Discover the life, judgments, and contributions of Justice K.V. Viswanathan, who, on 19-05-2023, became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India, thereby enhancing the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Single Homebuyer can’t challenge CoC approved Resolution Plan’; NCLAT upholds CoC’s commercial wisdom

The Resolution Plan has been approved by 83.46% voting share of the CoC, therefore, at the instance of Appellant, approval of Resolution Plan cannot be allowed to be questioned.”

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‘No Religious faiths provide shield to illegal activities’; NGT issues notice to Punjab officials for allowing illegal religious construction on Greenbelt land

“Construction of a religious structure is the most usual mode adopted by the land mafia for grabbing public lands/public parks by making illegal encroachments and unauthorized constructions with ulterior motives by misusing faith, playing with sentiments… for serving camouflaged personal objectives.”

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Rajasthan High Court upholds Mothers’ right to be correctly named in child’s academic records; Allows son to submit verified application for name correction

“A name is the first gift most of us receive from our parents. It becomes the foundation of our legal, social and emotional identity. To name someone is to recognize their presence in the world and to be nameless, in many ways, is to be invisible. Names reflect who we are and where we came from.”

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Justice Abhay S. Oka, a tireless Champion of Justice, bids farewell to Supreme Court of India

Marking the conclusion of an extraordinary judicial career spanning more than four decades, Justice Abhay Oka retires on 23-5-2025. His journey, from the courtrooms of Thane to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary, has been defined by a deep commitment to justice, tireless work ethic, and unshakable integrity.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Neglect and encroachment of historical water body in Narela: NGT issues notice to authorities

The NGT acknowledged that “the OA raises substantial issue relating to compliance of environmental norms.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘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.’