Case Briefs Archives

Chhattisgarh HC directs Advocate General to seek information about non-payment of compensation to victims’ parents/victims of sexual offences

The report states that because of lack of allotment of fund, the payment could not be made to the victims/family members of the victim, till date.

Case Briefs High Courts

Orissa HC directs Sambalpur University to pay 5 lakh compensation for wrongly declaring student as ‘fail’, causing loss of 10 years of professional life

“Loss of efficient examination conduction can cause anxiety and uncertainty among students while hindering their ability to make informed decisions, and such actions should be compensated by the authorities concerned.”

Case Briefs High Courts

[Coal Scam] Delhi HC stays Former Minister Dilip Ray’s conviction to enable him to contest elections of Odisha Legislative Assembly

It is clarified that this order does not amount to acquittal but is merely suspension of conviction in peculiar circumstances of the case including the long political career of appellant and his age.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Undertrial and convict cannot seek habeas corpus for release citing infringement of right to life and liberty’; Orissa HC denies relief to maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda

Sabyasachi Panda has been in custody for the last nine years as an undertrial prisoner in 131 cases and was acquitted in 89 cases.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Financial Scam] Delhi High Court restrains unauthorized use of mark ‘RAZORPAY’; directs blocking of Facebook/WhatsApp/Telegram Accounts

To render an impression of authenticity, Defendant 1 is also circulating a forged Guarantee Agreement that mentions plaintiffs’ trade marks, trade name, registered address, Corporate Identity Number, and signatures of their founder.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC dismisses Centre’s plea to condone delay of 12 years and 158 days for filing restoration of suit; calls it a ‘mockery of justice’

“The length of the delay is a relevant matter which the court must take into consideration while considering whether the delay should be condoned or not.”

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT bans further construction in Gurugram’s “Mayfield Garden” amidst Environmental Norms violation allegations

The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the serious concerns raised by the applicant regarding the alleged violations of environmental norms by the Respondent in developing the “Mayfield Garden” residential colony.

Case Briefs High Courts

Murder convict acquitted by Jharkhand High Court after eight years due to insufficient circumstantial evidence

The Court noted that the conviction was solely based on last seen evidence and it was not corroborated with any evidence, hence it could not be said to be just and proper.

Case Briefs High Courts

Woman living with man for considerably long period of time entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that Supreme Court has emphasised on the broad interpretation of the term “wife” under Section 125 of CrPC and the presumption of marriage in cases of long cohabitation.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT seeks Bihar State Pollution Control Board’s clarification on Rs. 39,25,000/- Environmental Compensation Notice

The NGT directed the State Pollution Control Board to furnish the methodology of computation of Environmental Compensation within 15 days to enable the appellant to respond effectively.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT issues notice to Centre, State and builders over illegal constructions and topsoil mining in Noida

The illegal constructions in Noida and Greater Noida were being done with topsoil, leading to large-scale illegal mining of the topsoil in and around the villages, resulting in deep, catastrophic pits.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP/MLA Court’s bailable warrants against former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and BJP State President, stayed

Madhya Pradesh High Court noted petitioners’ contentions that they were busy with election-related responsibilities and thus couldn’t submit the personal undertaking for permanent exemption.

Case Briefs High Courts

Extension of Protection Officer’s contract cannot be termed to be an appointment under PWDV Rules: Madras High Court

“Madras High Court said that the petitioner was not appointed under Rule 3(3) of the PWDV Rules 2006. She was appointed only on temporary basis, that too on consolidated salary.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC initiates suo motu PIL against BMC after news reports raise questions on the death of 2 young children by drowning in water tank maintained by BMC

It seemed inconceivable to the Court that a Municipal Corporation could have no responsibility or liability at all when it is demonstrated that an accident or a death has been caused due to such Corporation’s negligence.

Case Briefs High Courts

[S. 311 CrPC] Discrepancies in examination and cross examination no ground to recall witnesses: Allahabad HC

“Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 merely provides saptpadi as an essential ceremony of a Hindu marriage and it does not provide that the ceremony of kanyadan is essential for solemnization of a Hindu marriage”

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan High Court grants bail to SFJ members accused of uttering words ‘Khalistan Zindabad’; finds invocation of UAPA incomprehensible

Rajasthan High Court held that the continuation of the incarceration would be an abuse of the legal process, especially considering the likelihood of a prolonged trial.

Case Briefs District Court

Imposing penalty of Rs. 20,000 for driving BS-3 and BS-4 cars u/s 194 MV Act is arbitrary: Gurgaon Court

Transport Commissioner, Government of Haryana passed an order restricting the use of BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles and the violation of the said order would attract prosecution under Section 194(1) of the MV Act.

Case Briefs High Courts

Read why Madras HC allowed TN Govt. to withdraw cases against CM MK Stalin and Water resources Minister Durai Murugan

Madras High Court also closed the impleading application filed by AIADMK former Member of Parliament J. Jayavardhan, as it would be a futile exercise to allow the application when the appeals had been withdrawn.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Mere impersonation is not an offence’; Kerala HC quashes case against man impersonated as police officer to enter cricketer S. Sreesanth’s house

Kerala High Court said that though the security guard was induced to permit the accused to enter the house due to impersonation, there is no allegation that any damage or harm was caused to the security guard. And, as the person neither cheated nor harmed, the offence of Section 419 IPC cannot be attracted.

Case Briefs High Courts

Fake currency is serious threat to economy, national security, individual well-being; Delhi High Court dismisses bail application

The illicit activities surrounding supply and circulation of counterfeit currency notes pose multifaceted risks to both economy and individuals within society. There is no gainsaying that proliferation of counterfeit currency facilitates various forms of illicit activities.