Ritu, Author at SCC Times

MP High Court issues directions for Strict Compliance of CCTV Maintenance and Police Accountability

Despite the Court granting bail on 11-09-2024, the case was not immediately disposed of, as there were concerns regarding lapses in maintaining CCTV footage at the police station in Manasa, District-Neemuch.

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MP High Court quashes FIR under Section 370 IPC and JJ Act against Christian Missionary over Adoption of Children

The Court held that “the prosecution of the petitioner is sugarcoated with ill-intention and made to belittle his image in the society.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Denial of arms license to Sportsperson solely based on family background violates Articles 14 and 19(1)(g): Rajasthan High Court

“The petitioner can neither be cursed for her father’s culpability nor can the State tether her with her father’s acts or crimes to continue all through her life, though she had no role to play.”

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‘Cutting one’s nose is a serious crime due to its physical, emotional and social implications’; Rajasthan High Court denies bail

“Nose is a crucial part of the human body with both functional and symbolic importance. It also holds social and cultural significance, being a prominent feature of the face that contributes to identity, appearance and self-esteem.”

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Rajasthan High Court takes Suo Moto cognizance on ‘Heartbreaking’ news on homeless widow’s plea for protection of her Children

“Protecting children’s right is not just a legal obligation, it’s a moral imperative that directly impacts the future of our society … The right of protection includes freedom from all forms of exploitation, violence, abuse and inhumane or degrading treatment.”

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Rajasthan High Court imposes cost of ₹5 Lakhs for non-disclosure of coordinate Bench’s previous order, deems it as “adding fuel to fire”

The Additional Advocate General brought the Court’s attention to a previous order, where the Coordinate Bench of this Court directed the educational institution to apply for a fresh NOC before seeking further relief for future academic years.

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“Modesty of a woman is Worshipped in our country” MP High Court refuses to quash Rape case despite settlement

“A women survives as a mother, wife, sister and daughter etc. of every person. Her body is known as her own temple as she is specifically known for her sacrifices. Her sacrosanct entity is required to be protected in every circumstances.”

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‘Reformative theory takes back seat in heinous crimes like terrorism’; J&K High Court dismisses Kashmiri separatist Ashiq Hussain Faktoo’s Remission plea

“The conditions in the Union Territory of J&K are entirely different … this part of the Country has been reeling under militancy for the last more than three decades, as such, the State is justified in dealing with the crimes relating to terrorism in a manner that is different from dealing with similar crimes in Delhi.”

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MP High Court seeks response in plea challenging State Committee’s expertise on Rehabilitation of migrated Wild Elephant

The petitioner argued that the State committee lacks expertise in handling elephants and suggested involving experts from states like Kerala, which have significant experience in managing wild elephants.

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NGT seeks Government’s response on plea seeking implementation of Star ratings for cars based on fuel efficiency & CO2 emissions

“Vehicular pollution is the most important contributory factor in air pollution and as per the Ministry of Earth Sciences, vehicular pollution is responsible for 40% of such air pollution.”

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Know Thy Judge | Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, the 16th Chief Justice of High Court of Jharkhand

Sworn in as 16th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jharkhand on 25-09-2024, Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao, a 3rd generation Judge, also served as Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh.

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“Any further investigation after filling of Police Report requires trial court’s permission under Section 193(9) of BNSS”: Rajasthan High Court

The Court noted that since the petitioner was not found to be involved in any offence, his plea for quashing the FIR no longer required adjudication.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Buy-Out of one Group by other a preferred remedy to resolve deadlock in equal shareholding companies: NCLT

The instant matter revolved around a deadlock in management caused by alleged financial mismanagement and oppressive actions by the respondents.

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Rajasthan High Court quashes order reducing Grants-in-Aid of Educational Institutions; says it affects Students’ education

“Even while passing administrative order having civil consequences, the reasons are not only to be recorded but are to be supplied to the affected parties.”

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vikram Nath

Justice Vikram Nath, a fourth-generation legal luminary and sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, is likely to become Chief Justice of India for seven months in 2027.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court upholds the method of redistributing marks of deleted questions within same subject in Accountant Exam

“Deletion of questions from a particular subject and distribution of their marks proportionately in the remaining questions of the same subject does not make any discrimination between the candidates.”

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J&K High Court cautions authorities against misusing Preventive Detention powers at cost of mocking the Constitution

“There is no iota of doubt that the preventive detention of the petitioner is a sheer abuse of jurisdiction of preventive detention under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978.”

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Rajasthan High Court consolidates trials for 259 FIRs against Sanjivani Group Chairman; Upholds Right to Fair and Speedy Trial

“Whether the proceeding against the accused shall be called as prosecution or it would be a persecution. Whether it’s a persecution or be it a prosecution but in anyway it must come to an end within a reasonable period.”

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[Right to fair & speedy trial] Rajasthan High Court quashes corruption charges against 100-year-old man and his 96-year-old wife due to 18-years Trial delay

“The absence of any progress, despite the charge sheet being filed in 2014, raises serious concerns about the administration of justice. Such delay undermines the legal principle that justice delayed is justice denied.”

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Mere pendency of criminal case, where negative final report has been filed, not a ground to refuse passport: Rajasthan High Court

The Court held that the petitioner’s case is not covered by the expression “proceedings in respect of an offence alleged to have been committed by the applicant are pending before a criminal Court in India”.