Ritu, Author at SCC Times

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

CoCs cannot consider Resolution Plans from applicants not listed in Prospective Resolution Applicants’ List: NCLAT

NCLAT held that CoCs’ resolution not to consider Resolution Plans from additional new entrants rendered the NCLAT’s orders unsustainable.

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NGT appoints amicus curiae for effective resolution of unauthorised encroachments on public parks in Ghaziabad

The National Green Tribunal deemed the personal appearance of authorised officers from Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and Ghaziabad Development Authority necessary for the next hearing.

Case Briefs High Courts

Promotion can’t be kept in sealed cover due to pendency of 28-year-old criminal case: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that petitioner, a police officer, was a member of the party which was deputed to nab a dreaded anti-social element of Uttar Pradesh, namely Kamaluddin.

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“Darker side of picture is yet to come”; Madhya Pradesh High Court directs DGP to conduct inquiry against IO and SHO for mishandling case

Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasised on the seriousness of the matter, highlighting the need for proper investigation and accountability within the police department.

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RAS 2023 | Rajasthan High Court affirms correctness of final answer key based on RPSC’s expert evaluation

Rajasthan High Court reiterated that the burden of proof lies with the petitioners to demonstrate the incorrectness of the disputed answers.

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Rajasthan High Court urges Governor to take action on State’s lethargic approach in crucial matters affecting rights of citizens

Rajasthan High Court expressed concern over State’s lethargic approach which jeopardized the interests of litigants and undermined the functioning of the justice system.

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Employees have legitimate expectation to receive same benefits as offered to similarly situated employees: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that the respondent has no authority to make a discrimination among the similarly situated employees for no good reason.

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Taking away/withholding retiral benefits amounts to denial of ‘Right to life’: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that retiral benefits are earned by employees for their services and should not be deprived due to non-job-related legal matters.

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Rajasthan High Court directs State to establish ‘separate cells’ to ensure timely compliance of court order

“Disobedience of the Court orders strikes at the very root of the Rule of Law and the judicial orders are bound to be obeyed at all costs.”

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Consensual sexual relations outside marriage constitutes no statutory offence: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that the offence under Section 494 IPC requires proof of remarriage during the lifetime of a spouse, which is not the case in present matter.

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Rajasthan High Court entertains appeal despite prima facie view on non-maintainability under MSMED Act

Rajasthan High Court decided to entertain the appeal due to the significant question of the application’s maintainability.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court advises youngsters to apply discretion while opting choices; grants protection to 19-years old couple

Madhya Pradesh High Court expresses concern on the choices that the youngsters are making these days and advice the need for discretion and awareness of societal implications.

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Deputy Colonization Commissioner not empowered to make reference under Section 232 of Rajasthan Tenancy Act: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court set aside the reference made by Deputy Colonization Commissioner, Bikaner.

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“Transfer an incidence of service; can’t be challenged without prejudice”; Rajasthan High Court refuses to interfere with transfer order

“An employee on the strength of the transfer policy cannot claim that he cannot be transferred in any manner whatsoever, even when no prejudice has been caused to him.”

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Rajasthan High Court permits ‘Genius College of Nursing’ to admit additional students in B.Sc Nursing Course for 2023-2024

Rajasthan High Court noted that both the State Government and the Rajasthan Nursing Council had retrospectively grant affiliation for 60 seats for the B.Sc Nursing Course.

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Calcutta High Court affirms Single Bench’s Interim Order protecting Daily Wage Workers from termination amid tender process

Calcutta High Court opined that the Single Bench had appropriately safeguarded the interests of both parties by restraining termination pending the final outcome of the writ petitions.

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Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal to fill Public Service Commission vacancies

Calcutta High Court emphasised on the importance of adhering to the standards set by the Supreme Court in selecting competent individuals for the Public Service Commission positions.

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Calcutta High Court partially stays Centre’s notification banning 23 Dog Breeds as “ferocious and dangerous for human life”

Calcutta High Court acknowledged the concerns raised by the petitioner regarding the potential harm caused by the notification to the affected dog breeds.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses plea seeking police action against comedian Kapil Sharma in alleged Defamation case

Madhya Pradesh High Court opined that the petitioner should rely on the ‘Kapil Sharma Show” recorded program and other available electronic evidence.

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Calcutta High Court dismisses challenge to temporary license to act as Muslim Marriage Registrar; defers matter to administrative redressal

Calcutta High Court held that the respondent is entitled to continue performing duties under the temporary license until steps for cancellation of temporary license accordance with law is taken.