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Madras High Court holding Vishal Reddy’s behavior as evasive, decreed the civil suit in favor of the petitioner and ordered him to pay principal loan amount along with the interest.
“The present issue is a classic example of the lethargic attitude of several bureaucrats. It appears that they have no concern towards the common man and poor litigants, who are approaching the Court for justice.”
Justice R. Mahadevan’s journey from a law graduate in Chennai to a Supreme Court Judge is a story of commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the field of law.
“The State cannot remain a mute spectator when the population at large is exposed to serious physical, mental and financial risks due to constant exposure to a specific online entertainment/games/trade. In circumstances where a total prohibition is not possible at least a minimum of regulation becomes a necessity.”
“Marriage is not the sole mode to found a family. The concept of “chosen family” is now well-settled and acknowledged in LGBTQIA+ jurisprudence. The Supreme Court may not have may not have legalised marriage between same sex couples; they can very well form a family”.
Justice T. Vinod Kumar was appointed as Judge of the High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad and sworn-in on 26-8- 2019.
“The available materials show that there is something wrong in the department. TASMAC is run by the government in order to prevent casualties on account of illicit arrack and it should not allow any corruption in the department. The department has to realise its mistake.”
Justice Krishnakumar, who was the senior-most puisne Judge of Madras High Court, took the reins as Manipur High Court’s Chief Justice on 22-11-2024.
“Offence under the POCSO Act is not against individual and it is against the Society. Hence, the subsequent marriage between the convict and the victim will not take away the offence committed by the convict when the victim girl was a child. If the defence of subsequent marriage or the elopement is accepted, then the purpose of enactment of the POCSO Act would get defeated.”
If the intention of the legislature had been to require the recording of oral evidence for adjudicating every application filed under Order 21, Rule 58 CPC, such a requirement would have been explicitly stipulated within the provision itself.
“Needless to say, that if the accused persons are found influencing any witness, it is always open to the prosecution to seek cancellation of bail and as on date, there is no complaint of any tampering or attempt to influence witnesses.”
“It is disheartening that students of such prestigious institutions have recently been involved in criminal behavior, tarnishing their reputations and jeopardizing their futures.”
“The respondents cannot take a stand that since the petitioner did not serve during the period, on the percept of ‘no work no pay’ his pay was fixed notionally to enable him to get pensionary benefits. The said contention of the respondents is untenable and unsustainable in the eye of law.”
The petitioner was entitled to be granted permission as prayed for, as he had submitted an affidavit of undertaking, wherein he had agreed to abide by any conditions that might be imposed by the respondents, particularly the police, in connection with the event.
“A disciplinary proceeding should not resemble a point-to-point bullet train journey. A charge memo need not necessarily culminate in punishment.”
“Even though the employer is a rightful person who should demand the educational requirement for a post to be filled up in this regard, the qualification contemplated by the employer shall not make any arbitrary discrimination between equivalent and similar course without any valid basis.”
The University was directed to propose relevant criteria and weightage for evaluating answer scripts, ensuring a more rational and transparent assessment process.
“The Judiciary must recognize its pivotal role in restoring confidence among minorities, acting as a guardian of the rights that were pledged to them, thus reinforcing the very essence of India’s democratic ethos and its dedication to unity in diversity.”
“When prima facie evidence is available, the Magistrate, in our considered opinion, erred grievously in rejecting the application for maternity leave on assumptions and surmises. The action of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, to say the least is inhuman.”
“Self-pleasure is not a forbidden fruit, its indulgence shall not lead to a precipitous fall from the Eden Garden of marriage. After marriage, a woman becomes a spouse, but she continues to retain her individuality. Her fundamental identity as an individual, as a woman, is not subsumed by her spousal status”.