Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Vipul M. Pancholi
Justice Vipul M. Pancholi’s journey to the Supreme Court of India is a testament to his legal expertise and steadfast commitment to the principles of justice.
Gujarat High Court
Accountability over Celebrity status: No leeway to cricketer Yusuf Pathan as Gujarat High Court holds him liable for encroaching on residential land
“The celebrities by virtue of their fame and public presence wield substantial influence on public behaviour and social values granting leniency to such persons despite their non-abeyance of law gives wrong message to the society and undermines public confidence in the judicial system.”
Divorce proceedings cannot be initiated in Australia, if marriage has been solemnized in India: Gujarat High Court
“The husband had no right to initiate proceedings in the Australian courts by taking advantage of the fact that he had acquired Australian citizenship.”
Anganwadi workers and helpers entitled to living wages: Gujarat HC sets aside order treating them on a par with Government employees
“The irony is that the Anganwadi workers and helpers, who fulfill the needs of pregnant and lactating mothers, health and education of minors, are deprived of living a life with dignity and respect for want of apposite remuneration.”
Gujarat HC grants relief to farmers in 2017 kharif crop damage case; Directs SBI to pay 7.5 crores insurance claim
In July 2017, on account of uncontrolled floods in the State of Gujarat, crops of the farmers were completely destroyed. These farmers are registered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and were entitled to compensation but payments have not yet been made to them.
Written agreement not necessary for divorce by ‘Mubaraat’ under Muslim Law: Gujarat HC
“When parties to the Muslim marriage come to an agreement to mutually dissolve their Nikah, they are at liberty to do so, and by virtue of this mutual agreement (Mubaraat), the Nikah stands dissolved.”
‘Conviction not based on corroborative evidence’: Gujarat HC acquits three accused in 2002 post Godhra riots case
The present case is of year 2005, the judgment was delivered on 29-5-2006 and now it has been more than 19 years which has passed. Therefore, it will not be in the interest of the accused to remit or remand the matter to the Trial Court from the stage of recording the supplementary statement of the accused concerned under Section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
‘A single uncommunicated adverse remark or doubtful integrity enough for compulsory retirement’; Gujarat HC upholds Committee’s call to retire District Judge
“The satisfaction and the recommendation of the Administrative Committee, Standing Committee and Full Court of the High Court cannot be interfered with unless it is tainted with patent illegality, breach of procedure causing prejudice to the judicial officer, or disproportionate measure.”
Inside IELTS Scam: Gujarat HC directs Magistrate Court to decide afresh on Police Summary Report
“The ‘B’ Summary report, prepared by the Deputy S.P. in relation to irregularities committed in qualifying the IELTS exam, did not include the handwriting expert’s opinion and was challenged by the State in the Sessions Court.”
“Mere suspicion not enough to constitute ‘misconduct’”: Gujarat High Court reinstates Additional Senior Civil Judge in service
The Court emphasised that if the Courts were to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a judicial officer based on a judicial order passed by him, there should have been strong grounds to suspect officer’s bona fides and the order itself should have been actuated by malice, bias or illegality.
Gujarat HC: In absence of adoption’s registered document, adoptive parents must establish that child is adopted before 15 years of age with wife’s consent
“No case is made out by the petitioners that a custom or usage is applicable to them which permitted adoption of a person who has attained the age of 15 years.”
Read why Gujarat HC upheld acquittal in SC/ST Atrocity Case over absence of ‘public view’ and ‘intentional insult’
“In an acquittal appeal if other view is possible, then also, the appellate court cannot merely substitute its view by reversing the acquittal into conviction, unless the findings of the trial Court are perverse, palpably wrong, manifestly erroneous or demonstrably unsustainable.”
Gujarat High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh fine on man caught relieving himself during virtual court proceedings
In the present case, the video clip showed a man on the toilet, relieving himself, while attending virtual court proceedings
Use of doppler device to monitor foetal heartbeat not ‘pre-natal diagnostic procedure’ under PCPNDT Act: Gujarat HC
There is a conspicuous absence of any material evidence indicating that the petitioner carried out or attempted to carry out any diagnostic technique/procedure falling within the scope of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994.
Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Justice Aravind Kumar’s dynamic journey & important judgments
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.
Petty family quarrels do not amount to dowry harassment: Gujarat High Court
“To prove the offence of dowry death, it must be shown that there was cruelty and harassment within 7 years of marriage and that it was meted out for or in connection with, demand for dowry”.
Inside the Rajasthan High Court’s order extending Asharam Bapu’s temporary bail
The Rajasthan High Court had granted interim bail to Asharam Bapu till 31-03-2025 solely on humanitarian grounds for medical treatment, subject to conditions as set by the Supreme Court.
‘Victim’s silence till advance stage of pregnancy proves consent’; Gujarat High Court upholds acquittal of man in rape case
The Court noted that there were repeated incidents of accused and victim, being involved in sexual intercourse. However, the victim never informed any of her family members that the accused trespassed into her house and raped her. Even when she became pregnant, she did not disclose the incident to her family members.
Inside Gujarat HC order taking suo motu contempt action against Senior Advocate for his appearance with a beer mug during virtual hearing
In the present case, the video clip showed a Senior Advocate talking on his phone and drinking from a beer mug while attending virtual court proceedings.
‘Duty of Electricity Board to ensure live wires don’t touch trees’; Gujarat HC upholds Rs. 6.25 Lakhs compensation for death due to electrocution
In the present case, the live wires were hanging and had come near to the ground while touching the trees. Thereafter, due to negligence on the part of the board, the Respondent 2’s son died untimely.