Read why Kerala HC denied parole to TP Chandrasekharan’s murder convict for son’s Choroonu ceremony
“A life convict is entitled to parole only in extraordinary situations, and that also as per the law in force.”
Mandamus
Punjab and Haryana HC orders flat allotment to slum dweller who was arbitrarily disqualified from Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme
The petitioner’s exclusion from the definition of ‘recognised resident’ appeared to be done through an ill-informed order with reasons not based on any cogent evidence.
Bombay HC dismisses plea for postponement of 38th National Games due to denied entry to Maharashtra Women Diving Team for alleged biased & unfair selection trials
Bombay High Court suggested State to seek extension for the entry of Maharashtra Women Diving Team since fresh trials were soon to be conducted.
Bombay HC imposes Rs 1 Lakh cost on Lalit Modi for seeking indemnification from BCCI against ED’s penalty
“In matters of alleged indemnification of the petitioner in the context of penalties imposed upon Lalit Modi by the ED, there is no question of discharge of any public function, and therefore, for this purpose, no writ could be issued to the BCCI.”
‘X (Twitter) neither performs public function nor discharges public duty’; Delhi HC holds petition filed against suspension of ‘X’ account ‘not maintainable’
The Court opined that the proper venue for addressing a breach, such as the one in the present matter, would be the civil courts where contractual disputes are adjudicated.
‘Leave encashment once earned, constitutes employee’s property’; Bombay HC directs bank to pay encashment of privileged leave to its former employees
The Bombay High Court held that leave encashment is akin to a salary, which is a property, and depriving a person of his property without any valid statutory provision would violate Article 300-A of the Constitution.
Employees must fulfill requisite qualification for promotion to the post of ‘Assistant Manager’ in State Transport Corporation: Madras HC upholds seniority list
“In terms of Rule 60(d)(i) of the Common Service Rules, when the appointment is to the post in the grade of “Assistant Manager (Legal)”, one must have five years of experience in the feeder category viz., the post of “Senior Superintendent”
Madras HC directs ASI and Archaeological Department to conduct survey of toilet and cafeteria constructed within protected area of 1000 years old Shiva Temple
“Arulmigu Gangaikonda Cholisvarar temple is a protected monument under the Archaeological Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1958.”
[IIT Delhi students’ death] ‘Faculty/staff of IIT shall counsel students to give their best without succumbing to pressures/stress of performing better’: Delhi HC
“The Court deeply discourages the growing trend of pressurizing young minds to perform the best in every aspect of life, leading them to take unfortunate steps.”
Allahabad HC directs Chief Secretary to issue circular to State Departments to expeditiously complete all formalities for releasing post retiral dues
“The respondents being “State” under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, its officers are public functionaries. Under our Constitution, sovereignty vests in the people. Every limb of constitutional machinery, therefore, is obliged to be people oriented. Public authorities acting in violation of constitutional or statutory provisions oppressively are accountable for their behavior”
Contractual female employees cannot be denied maternity benefits solely due to nature of employment; Delhi HC directs DSLSA to grant maternity benefit to its advocate
“ It is ironic that the petitioner being appointed with the Juvenile Justice Board, is hired to protect the interest and welfare of the children who may be suffering at the hands of criminal justice system, however, is not able to secure the benefits that are necessary for the best interest and welfare of her own child.”
Karnataka High Court slams the State authorities for delaying the reconstruction of a village school demolished to widen the Mysore Highway
Coming down furiously over the respondents Karnataka High Court reprimanded them for indulging in red-tapism and being apathetic to the educational needs of the children.
J&K and Ladakh HC | Petition challenging 4% reservation for Pahari Speaking People in State/UT Services dismissed as petitioners failed to qualify as ‘aggrieved persons’ for the purposes of Art 226
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deliberating over the instant writ petition concerning reservation provided to Pahari Speaking People, the
Madras High Court| Citizenship Amendment Act applicable to Sri Lankan Hindu Tamils
Madras High Court: A writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of
Tripura High Court| Court can neither direct Central Government to make amendments in Wildlife Act, 1972 to include exotic species nor can direct to change classification of such bailable offence to non-bailable offence
Tripura High Court: In a public interest litigation seeking issuance of show cause to the respondents as to why a writ of
Delhi High Court dismisses plea for mandating stipends to young advocates; Appeals to senior lawyers to pay adequately
Delhi High Court: In a PIL filed by Pankaj Kumar, a young advocate of 29 years of age, enrolled with Delhi Bar
Covid Immunization| Kerala HC directs Center to formulate policy for identifying & compensating deaths due to after-effects of Covid-19 vaccination
Kerala High Court: In a significant case where a widow whose husband died due to adverse effects of Covid-29 immunization had approached
Can plea of poor internet connectivity be entertained if it deprives a student of his entitlement to take admission? Madras High Court directs State to compensate
Digitization is the road ahead. It should lead to empowerment and not deprivation. The “ifs” haunt me. What can the court do in such circumstances when the student is not at fault?
Karnataka High Court grants compensation to a law student who was arrested and handcuffed
Karnataka High Court (Dharwad Bench): Suraj Govindaraj, J. while deciding a matter regarding handcuffing of an accused during arrest, held that “handcuffing
Delhi HC refrains from interfering with the Federation decision regarding the team selected for Women’s Table Tennis in Commonwealth Games 2022
Delhi High Court: Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J. denied relief to Swastika Ghosh and Manush Shah (‘Petitioner(s)'), table tennis players who