Sonali Ahuja, Author at SCC Times

Bombay HC invites suggestions/objections to draft amendment to Bombay High Court Service of Processes by Electronic Mail Service (Civil Proceedings) Rules, 2017

The Court asked interested persons to send their suggestions/objections via email to the Registrar (Legal and Research) on or before 15-06-2025.

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses State’s appeals against Policewoman’s Promotion; criticises baseless Adverse Remarks in ACR

The Court stated that the Single Judge correctly assessed the sharp contradiction that crept in the policewoman’s work record as she received a commendation certificate the same year as the adverse remarks. The Single Judge also noticed that the Commissioner of Police made adverse remarks in the ACR while the Deputy Commissioner did not find anything amiss with her record.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Interlocutory and Consensual Order’; NCLAT denies relief to BYJU’s in appeal filed against NCLT’s status quo order on its shareholding in Aakash

“The impugned order is exclusively interlocutory in nature which is yet to be considered on merits and yet to be given a final shape till the conduct of the final hearing when the interim reliefs prayed for, are heard and decided by the Tribunal.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarat HC allows Sai Infosystem Ltd’s Sunil Kakkad to travel to UAE for business amid ongoing multi-crore bank fraud case

The Union contended that Sunil had not paid anything to the various banks that had given credit facilities amounting to approximately Rs. 2947 Crores to the Sai Infosystem (India) Ltd.

Case Briefs District Court

“Raped her physically and mentally”; Gujarat Court sentences man to rigorous life imprisonment for raping and impregnating minor daughter

“The Court has no words to describe its anguish against the heinous act of the victim’s father.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Injunction granted without adhering to established legal principles’; Telangana HC quashes gag order passed against The News Minute in MEIL defamation case

“The ad-interim ex-parte injunction is not only unreasoned but also does not specify the time period during which it would be in force.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Chhattisgarh HC refuses to quash FIR against Guru Ghasidas University professors who allegedly forced Hindu students to offer namaz at NSS camp

The professors contended that the complaint was lodged with a delay of two weeks, and it was politically motivated false accusations.

Case Briefs High Courts

Punjab and Haryana HC directs release of police officer’s retiral dues withheld due to pending case under Punjab Excise Act

“The petitioner virtually retired in 2018, but he is unable to get his retiral dues because of the FIR. He cannot be held guilty for non-adjudication of the FIR. The fault lies either with the Police Authorities or Public Prosecutor or Court Staff.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Two men walk free after 43 years as Allahabad HC acquits them in 1977 murder case

“The failure of the prosecution to explain the genesis and origin of the occurrence has the effect of prosecution failing to bring on record the correct version of the event.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Magistrate may ascertain arrestee’s condition through video conferencing or personal visit’: Gauhati HC grants bail to hospitalised arrestee not produced in 24 hours

‘Unless an order of remand under Section 187of the BNSS is passed, the initial arrest of the arrestee beyond the period of 24 hours from the time of his arrest will become illegal.’