Kerala High Court grants bail to MS Solutions founder Shuhaib in class 10 question paper leak case
On 06-03-2025, the Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Shuhaib.
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“India provides beads in a necklace which help in Make in India initiative, with Digital India playing an equally important role”, says Minister Piyush Goyal at UIA’s Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’
UIA has arganised a Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’ in collaboration with Bar Association of India, SCBA and supported by DIAC
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Magistrate’s jurisdiction under S. 14 of SARFAESI Act doesn’t involve adjudication; passing orders in printed format with just filled-in details is unjustifiable: Kerala HC
“The power under Section 14 of SARFAESI Act has significant consequences, which is why it is entrusted to high-ranking officials like the District Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate.”
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Graduation and Post Graduation qualifications cannot be considered as preferential qualifications for Anganbadi Karyakatri post: Allahabad High Court
The Government Order prescribed Intermediate as the minimum qualification for the post of Anganwadi Karyakatri, with an age limit of 18 to 35 years, and there was no provision in the Order for preferential qualifications such as Graduation or Post Graduation, nor any provision for awarding additional marks for such qualifications.
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‘Expert’s report under S. 293 CrPC not a substitute for certificate under S. 65-B of Evidence Act’; Kerala HC sets aside conviction in rape and murder case
“We are at a loss to understand why the prosecution and the Trial Court had forgone the primary evidence available and have made attempts to rely upon secondary evidence and that too, without proper certification.”
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“‘Degree’ includes bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate”; Supreme Court sets aside Jharkhand HC order disqualifying master’s degree holders for FSO Post
Supreme Court found no logic or rationale behind excluding candidates holding Master’s or Doctorate degrees in these subjects from claiming the post of FSO, as such an interpretation would have been unjust, arbitrary, and unconstitutional.
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JSA onboards Banking & Finance and Project Finance Lawyer, Karan Mitroo, and his team
Karan is all set to move to JSA with his esteemed team of 15 attorneys, including 3 partners.
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Allahabad High Court imposes Rs 2000 fine on man for false corruption allegations against judges
The contemnor has scandalised and lowered down the authority of the Court, which amounts to interference in the administration of justice.
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Employer not expected to seek proof beyond doubt of marriage for granting maternity leave: Madras HC awards Rs.1 Lakh compensation to Magistrate’s office assistant
“When prima facie evidence is available, the Magistrate, in our considered opinion, erred grievously in rejecting the application for maternity leave on assumptions and surmises. The action of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, to say the least is inhuman.”
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Madras High Court dismisses ex-serviceman’s plea seeking inquiry into Havana Syndrome in India; Cites lack of evidence and jurisdictional limits
The Court said that while the appellant claimed to be a target of high-frequency microwave radiation, he had not provided any evidence to substantiate these claims, nor had he identified those allegedly targeting him.
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Supreme Court orders Uttarakhand Govt. to pay Rs. 1 crore to family of doctor killed on duty after 9 years of legal battle
“Prima facie, even after the proposal to pay Rs. 50 lakhs to the family of the deceased were approved by the Chief Secretary, this decision has not been honored, and the family has been engaged in litigation for over nine years.”
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Supreme Court advocates direct bank transfer of compensation to streamline motor accident claims process
“Our country has done wonders in digital payment transactions. It is a matter of common knowledge that now under various schemes of the Government, funds are transferred to the beneficiaries directly in their bank accounts. As per the rough estimate, about 80% of the adult population in the country have bank accounts.”
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Kerala HC directs State to formulate guidelines for ensuring complainant’s anonymity from public domain during inquiry under POSH Act
Recognising the right to privacy as one of the fundamental rights of an individual, the Court noted that a complainant raising such grievances is entitled to ensure that her identity and whereabouts are kept anonymised from the public domain.
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1990 Kashmir University VC murder case | Supreme Court upholds acquittal of six accused due to procedural lapses in TADA confessions
“In this case, the procedural safeguards were completely disregarded. The Special Court refrained from explicitly stating or declaring that this amounted to an abuse of power and authority. It was indeed a sad reflection on how the investigation and trial unfolded, where truth and justice, for both the victims and the accused, remained elusive. It was not without reason that such draconian provisions have since been repealed”
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‘Accused and victim now happily married, continuing prosecution would cause unnecessary harassment to them and their children’; SC quashes POCSO proceedings
Supreme Court said that the High Court overlooked the fact that the Trial Court could not have recorded the settlement, and this was a suitable case for the High Court to exercise its jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to quash the proceedings. As a result, the parties were unnecessarily compelled to approach this Court.
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‘Wife watching porn privately, engaging in self-pleasure do not constitute cruelty to husband’; Madras HC denies divorce to husband
“Self-pleasure is not a forbidden fruit, its indulgence shall not lead to a precipitous fall from the Eden Garden of marriage. After marriage, a woman becomes a spouse, but she continues to retain her individuality. Her fundamental identity as an individual, as a woman, is not subsumed by her spousal status”.
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Grabbing breasts, breaking minor’s Pajama string not attempt to rape, but ‘aggravated sexual assault’: Allahabad HC modifies summoning order
Allahabad High Court concluded that the findings of the court below regarding the offence of attempt to rape in relation to accused persons are not sustainable. Instead, they should be summoned for offence under Section 354(b) of the IPC, read with Section 9 read with Section 10 of the POCSO Act.
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‘Adjudication beyond jurisdiction is void’; Supreme Court sets aside Calcutta HC order for lack of jurisdiction; Stalls appointments pending disposal of WP
Supreme Court, without delving into the merits of the rival claims, set aside the impugned order on the limited ground of lack of jurisdiction and ordered a remand. Consequently, the writ petition was revived and placed back on the file of the High Court.
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Supreme Court sets aside NGT’s order curbing Auroville township expansion due to environmental harm
“There is a need for “Sustainable Development” harmonising and striking a golden balance between the right to development and the right to clean environment”.
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‘Teachers should not be under constant threat of criminal charges’: Kerala HC mandates preliminary inquiry before registering criminal cases against educators
“Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society. They shape the minds, hearts and souls of our future generation. No steps should be taken to diminish the morale of the teachers’ community because they are the backbone of our future generation.”
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