Sonali Ahuja, Author at SCC Times

“No law prevents her from living with married man”: Madhya Pradesh HC grants relief to adult woman who eloped with a married man

“She cannot be treated like Chasser. She has a mind of her own and the right to make a decision, whether right or wrong, with regard to the person with whom she wants to live.”

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“Shocking state of unbridled and unapologetic corruption”: Madhya Pradesh HC directs FIR registration against MLA Arif Masood for forging College documents

“Prima facie, it appears that Arif was a blue-eyed boy of the dispensation that existed before 2024. The party in power in the State has been the same for more than two decades. However, the captain of the ship changed in the year 2023, when the woes of the College commenced from 2024.”

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Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of unregulated sale of sharp knives as stabbing incidents surge

“This lack of oversight and regulation can contribute to an increase in violent incidents, such as stabbing, and raises concerns about public safety.”

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“Being MLA, he should’ve restrained, but refusing to stay conviction is injustice to him, his electorate”: Allahabad HC stays Abbas Ansari’s conviction in hate speech case

“He was a sitting MLA and due to his conviction in the present matter, he has been disqualified. Therefore, on one hand, his conviction deprived his constituency from legitimate representation and on the other hand, it also restrained him to represent his constituency.”

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“Regrettable that Trial Court failed to conduct any effective proceedings”: Allahabad HC grants relief to woman in dowry case pending since 2004

“This prolonged and unexplained inaction by the Trial Court constitutes not only a denial of timely justice, but also a serious erosion of the rule of law and a violation of the wife’s fundamental right to a fair and expeditious trial.”

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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported gang rape of 20-year-old woman in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh

NHRC issued notice to the Director General of Police seeking a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

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“Revenue proceedings pending endlessly, poor litigants only able to file writ petitions”: Allahabad HC expresses surprise over 68 adjournments due to Bar Council strikes

“It is surprising that out of the 102 dates fixed in the case, on 68 dates the case was adjourned due to calls for boycott or condolence by the local bar association.”

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‘Can’t allow borrowers to wiggle out of liability by using tenancy mechanism’; Allahabad HC directs grant of secured asset’s possession to Axis Bank

“Once an order has been passed under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the authorities are required to act in pursuance of the same and as per the provisions of the Act. The mechanism used by the borrowers to wiggle out of their liability cannot be countenanced by us.”

Chhattisgarh City Buses ceasing operation

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“Causing great hardship to public at large”: Chhattisgarh HC seeks Transport Commissioner’s appearance for city buses ceasing operation in few days of restarting

“This is the situation when 20 days ago, the Secretary-cum-Transport Commissioner had given an affidavit saying that the insurance, fitness, and tax of 6 out of 9 city buses had been deposited, five were currently running on the roads, and one more will start soon.”

verification reports of candidates' asset disclosure

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‘Supreme Court’s decision in 2018 not given effect till now’; Allahabad HC seeks ECI’s affidavit on not publishing verification reports of candidates’ asset disclosure forms

“Prima facie, the ECI appears to be the statutory body which should put the verification report as received from the CBDT in the public domain, especially as the correspondence has taken place between the two authorities in this regard.”

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HIGH COURT AUGUST 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Sandeshkhali Murders; Stray Animals Menace; Anaj Mandi Fire Case; and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

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‘First-gen lawyers overlooked in State representation; only influential lawyers get opportunity’; Allahabad HC directs UPSRTC to devise merit-based appointment system

“A good number of such first-generation lawyers are very competent, possess unimpeachable integrity, and are industrious by disposition. They rarely get a chance when appointments of State counsels or counsels for the Corporations are made as they are not able to curry any influence with powers that be.”

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ED arrests Instagram Influencer Sandeepa Virk over allegations of money laundering through her beauty website ‘HyBoo Care’

The ED stated that the factors such as limited product range, inflated pricing, false claims of FDA approval, and technical inconsistencies, indicated that the website served as a front for laundering funds.

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“Glaring instance of shirking responsibility”: Allahabad HC rebukes State for lackadaisical attitude in Court proceedings causing delays

“Such a lackadaisical attitude of the State functionaries not only wastes the precious time of this Court but also raises stumbling blocks in the administration of speedy justice and adversely affects the interest of public at large.”

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Stray Cattle on Roads and Highways | Chhattisgarh HC directs NHAI to file affidavit amid rising accidents endangering cattle and human lives

The PIL was filed due to repeated incidents of stray cattle being killed in road accidents or traffic congestions taking place.

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“Not case of inadvertence but of absolute lack of mind application”: Allahabad HC imposes Rs 1 Lakh cost on DM for passing illegal blacklisting orders

“This is nothing but an intransigent attempt to justify an unjustifiable act in the teeth of law declared by the Supreme Court.”

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Madhya Pradesh HC recalls incorrect order wherein accused was ‘accidentally’ granted bail

The Court had granted bail to the accused whose bail had to be denied due to a typographical error.

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“An Ideal Hindu Wife”: Madhya Pradesh HC lauds woman for living with in laws despite husband deserting her for 19 years; denies relief to husband

“She did not use her sufferings for gain of sympathy, instead she channelled it inward, reflecting the Hindu ideal of the woman as Shakti – not weak, but submissive and powerful in her endurance and grace.”

Chhattisgarh HC on poor conditions of AIIMS Raipur

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‘Pathetic situation in State’s biggest hospital’; Chhattisgarh HC seeks health department’s response on poor condition of Govt. hospitals, especially AIIMS Raipur

“It raises a serious question on the functioning of the Health Department of the State as well as the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation.”