High Courts Archives

Himachal Pradesh HC directs NHAI to file status report on Manali-Mandi section of NH-21; propose steps to be taken to rectify poor road conditions

“Though tunnels on the said section are good, there are several stretches where it is difficult for the motorists to drive because of heavy dust on road and poor road conditions.”

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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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Bombay HC upholds costs awarded by Arbitrator in conformity with the cost regime under Section 31(A) of Arbitration Act

Bombay High Court viewed that while awarding costs, the Tribunal considered the conduct of parties including the petitioner and, in such circumstances, held it fair and appropriate for the claimant to make a fulsome recovery of its costs.

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Chasing recoveries must never be the fate of Public Private Partnership Contracts; Bombay High Court directs MEPIDL to resolve issue with MCD

No reasonable body of persons or a prudent government or public body can overlook such glaring aspects that a person who is a defaulter of such enormous public money can be recognised to even continue to be a contractor irrespective of its existing contracts which are lucrative toll contracts awarded by public bodies / Governments. Would it not amount to a daylight fraud on the public exchequer ?

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Kerala HC upholds life sentence of four convicts accused of murder in Sunil Babu Gang rivalry murder case

“Prevalent presumption is that a related witness would not testify falsely against an innocent person because they want to see the true culprits punished.”

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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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Bombay HC denies contributory negligence of car which dashed trailer with no parking or tail lights

Bombay High Court found driving a 70 feet long trailer without any brake light or tale lamps as a grievous negligence.

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Bombay High Court calls for action against Doctor for gross negligence during postmortem

Bombay High Court directed the Secretary, Health, Government of Maharashtra and the Commissioner of Police to take cognizance of the medical report.

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Counsel cannot claim any share out of the fruits of litigation from their client as fee; Such an action amounts to professional misconduct: J&K and Ladakh HC

The High Court strictly noted that such a conduct is unbecoming for a person belonging to legal profession and also reprimanded the Tribunal for withholding the compensation from the petitioner due to a fee dispute between a layer and their client.

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Cross-Border Adoption situation not envisaged by Indian adoption laws; Karnataka HC directs CARA to consider issuing NOC to child adopted in Uganda.

The High Court stated that rights of child adopted by Indian Citizens in Uganda, which is a non-signatory to Hague Convention, cannot be left marooned.

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Prior sanction for prosecuting a public servant can be taken even at the time of conclusion of trial; Gujarat HC rejects bail of retired IAS officer

“In the recent times, there was an increase in socio economic offences in the country. These are the offences which are solely committed for personal gains. These crimes are affecting every part of the country’s economic structure and wrecking the people’s faith in the system.”

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Chairman, MD, ED, of private banks are public servants; Telangana HC allows prosecution of officials under Prevention of Corruption Act

The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Hyderabad, failed to appreciate the facts and circumstances and held that respondents are not public servants and accordingly exonerated them from offences under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

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Delhi High Court restrains use of mark ‘Wow Punjabi’ being identical/deceptively similar to mark ‘Wow! Momo’

Plaintiff, Wow Momo made out prima facie case for grant of ex parte ad interim injunction and balance of convenience also lies in favour of plaintiff.

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Employees vulnerable to temptation must stay away from government jobs: Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses anticipatory bail

Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant bail to the petitioner stating that “the petitioner’s vulnerabilities are his own failings. This court’s job is to do justice to all affected, impacted, and concerned.”

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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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Bombay High Court upholds grant of Rs 3 Crore compensation in domestic violence case

The High Court while upholding the quantum of compensation, agreed with the observation of the Trial Court that at the age of 55 years, the wife had lost her prospects vis-à-vis her personal life after being subjected to domestic violence from 1994-2008.

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Delhi High Court| Non-provision of accessibility features constitutes an offence under Right of Persons with Disabilities Act

The case of the Petitioners is that, though various rights have been recognized for ‘persons with disabilities’ under the RPWD Act, most films which are released in India are not catering to disabled persons, despite the said RPWD Act, having been enacted more than 5-6 years ago.

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No person shall be compelled to deposit firearms unless there is a specific written order against him: Allahabad HC

“This indicates that the judgements which have been passed by the highest court of state under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and are binding on all the authorities in the State are being conveniently overlooked and are not being followed.”

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‘AAI to ensure hopping flights to Bhopal from major cities in National Interest’; Meghalaya HC urges for flights to Bhopal on Friday and Sunday since Judges attend NJA

Due to the non-availability of direct flights, Judges and other Officials are forced to reach Bhopal via Delhi from Guwahati, which consumes more time and a wastage of money.

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[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Delhi High Court rejects PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal from Chief Minister post

The PIL filed in the Delhi High Court raises concerns about potential obstruction of due process of law and disruption of justice amidst legal proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal. The petitioner argues that allowing Kejriwal to remain in office could undermine fair administration of justice and potentially lead to a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in Delhi.