Writ petitions not for the enforcement of orders contrary to the provisions of law
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent case before the High Court, M.M.S. Bedi, J. had to clarify to the petitioner
Continue readingHigh Courts
Delay in payment of gratuity, entitled to get interest on that delay
Calcutta High Court: The petition has been filed by the primary school assistant teacher asking for interest on the gratuity amount which
Continue readingHigh Court is empowered to dismiss the first appeal at preliminary stage of hearing if it lacks merit
Karnataka High Court: In an appeal under Section 96 CPC, directed against the judgment and decree passed by the II Additional Senior
Continue reading
Mere empanelment for consideration of appointment as kerosene dealer does not give any right to challenge cancellation notice
Calcutta High Court: The petitioner filed the petition challenging of the order of cancellation of vacancy as kerosene oil dealer at Bhatenda,
Continue readingIf a matter concerns life and liberty of a person, court can use its inherent powers to order quick & proper investigation
Punjab and Haryana High Court: A petition under Section 482 CrPC was filed by the petitioner to conduct proper investigation in FIR
Continue readingOld age and no previous conviction can be grounds to reduce sentence
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Court in this case dealt with a revision petition under S. 401 CrPC challenging the judgment
Continue readingCompromise or amicable settlement of dispute between parties brings peace and harmony in society
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In two subsequent cases decided by the Bench of Inderjit, J., dealing with offences under Sections 420,
Continue readingAn appeal is a statutory remedy available to an ‘aggrieved person’ as a matter of right, it cannot be curtailed by narrow interpretation
Karnataka High Court: While passing the order in a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution praying to
Continue readingCouncil of Architecture to enroll applicants holding bachelors, masters & doctorate degrees from recognised Universities in United Kingdom
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vibhu Bakhru, J. directed the Council of Architecture to register a petitioner holding
Continue readingBail might not be granted if there exists reasonable belief about prima facie truth in the prosecution case
Madras High Court: The High Court recently dealt with a petition for bail under S. 439 of the CrPC wherein the petitioner-accused
Continue readingIf source containing information on the basis of which Detention Officer took decision not legible, then it needs to quashed
Madras High Court: The High Court recently addressed a Habeas Corpus petition filed under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India which,
Continue readingPunjab & Haryana HC reduces quantum of punishment for charge under S. 366-A IPC as convict had married the prosecutrix
Punjab and Haryana High Court: In a recent appeal before the High Court, the appellant had appealed for reduction of quantum of
Continue readingCompromise between the parties can be a ground for quashing FIR under S. 482 CrPC
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The petition was filed by the petitioner under S. 482 CrPC for quashing an FIR under Section
Continue readingIncome Tax Assessing Officer has to dispose of objections before invoking re-assessment proceedings
Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in the writ appeal filed under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act praying
Continue readingCharges framed based on statements under S. 164 CrPC are valid even if allegations are in addition to those made in FIR
Delhi High Court: While deciding a criminal revision petition, a Single Judge Bench held that it is not necessary that charges framed based
Continue readingS. 167 of Motor Vehicles Act bars dual claim of compensation, both under Employees Compensation Act as well as MV Act
Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 173(1) of the MV Act, against the judgment
Continue reading
Bombay HC: Surname cannot be conclusive to decide caste claim
Bombay High Court: In a petition challenging the decision of the Caste Scrutiny Committee invalidating the caste certificate of the petitioner, a
Continue readingRegistration of Genetic Clinics & Diagnostic Centers can’t be suspended without notice, unless done in public interest
Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of P.B. Suresh Kumar, J. dealt with writs filed with regard to the Pre-conception
Continue readingDifference between maintenance of law and order & public order discussed
High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: The detention of one Chirraboina Krishna Yadav under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities of
Continue reading
Pre-Primary education is an essential right of a child
Bombay High Court: In a case concerning the pre-primary education rights of a child filed in form of Public Interest Litigation, a
Continue reading