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
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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.
Demanding to arrange money to meet legal expense of husband’s bail does not constitute ‘dowry’; Gujarat HC upholds acquittal in dowry death case
It was not the prosecution’s case that any demand for dowry or any valuable security or other property was made by the accused. Rather, it was an admitted case that the only demand was to arrange Rs 50,000 to meet the legal expenses for applying bail of the husband and her father-in-law, who were in judicial custody.
Insufficiently stamped sale deed cannot be admitted or received into evidence: Gujarat HC
The respondents submitted that the sale deed in question had been retained by the Registrar due to insufficiency of stamp and was thus, not in their possession.
‘Cannot always presume that dying person will not make false statement’: Gujarat HC upholds acquittal of accused persons who burnt woman alive
The prosecution’s case was mainly with respect to the dying declaration of the deceased woman to the medical officer who treated the woman. However, the trial court observed that the dying declaration was a cyclostyled document, and the endorsement of the doctor was taken later.
Detailed Breakdown of Gujarat High Court Ruling on Delay in curing registry defects under Section 34 and its impact on arbitration applications
The Court noted that the registry did not follow the procedure prescribed in the GHC Rules for movement of the papers from the registry to the competent Court, thus there was no occasion for consideration by the Court concerned as to whether the respondents were entitled to condonation of delay in removal of office objections.
Gujarat High Court: Registration/permission from authorities is mandatory to use premises either as PG Hostels or Home Stays
The Court directed the respondents to publicise the pre-requisite conditions necessary to be fulfilled before a premise may be used as a PG Hostel or a Home Stay.
Gujarat HC grants temporary bail to Narayan Sai on ‘humanitarian grounds’ to meet ailing father Asaram Bapu
The counsels for the Narayan Sai urged that the final hearing of the appeal may take considerable time and therefore, at this stage, Narayan Sai may be enlarged on temporary bail for a period of 15 days to meet his ailing father.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice N.V. Anjaria
Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.
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.
‘Can’t be made to suffer due to authorities’ default’; Gujarat HC grants Rs 25 Lakhs financial aid to wife of deceased worker in Govt. fair price shop
“The Government Resolution confers financial benefits as a benevolent resolution acknowledging the contribution of such employees who have expired while performing essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic on behalf of the State Government.”
S. 25 HMA | SC stays Gujarat HC order remanding matter to Family Court for reconsideration on issue of Permanent Alimony; Issues notice
The Family Court while decreeing the dissolution marriage, had directed the appellant-husband to pay a sum of Rs. 70 lakhs towards permanent alimony to the respondent-wife.
Gujarat HC rejects PIL by self-acclaimed RTI activist on unauthorised construction near Lajpore Central Jail; Imposes 20 Lakh cost
“It is evident that the petitioner is blackmailing and is trying to extort money from the businessmen of the Surat city by creating fear in their mind that if they do not shell money, he would make a complaint of violation of one or the other laws.”
“Systematic attempt to mint more money under PMJAY scheme”; Gujarat HC dismisses bail plea of doctor accused in Khyati Hospital Angioplasty Scandal
The Court stated that the fact remained that seven patients were forced to undergo the procedure of angioplasty without their wish and without any need in some cases. Furthermore, the material on record suggested that no proper post operational care was taken.