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“There is not even washrooms or toilets for female students, making it difficult for them to spend even five to six hours in school. This system is a form of oppression against girls. This could be a major reason for many female students dropping out or not attending school at all.”
“It is quite vivid that though not explicit but implied condition of taking such care would continue throughout the lifetime of respondents exists, thereby it needs not be expressed as written condition to declare the gift deed to be null and void.”
“No doubt, the JJ Act is a beneficial legislation intended for reformation of the juvenile/child in conflict with law, but the law also demands that justice should be done not only to the accused, but also to the accuser.”
“The sine qua non of the offence of rape is penetration, and not ejaculation. Ejaculation without penetration constitutes an attempt to commit rape and not actual rape.”
“This Court cannot be oblivious of the future aspect that there is no certainty that the child will get better love, affection, and good atmosphere from his step-mother, in comparison to what he has been receiving from his mother since birth.”
“Sympathy or hardship, howsoever genuine, cannot be a ground to direct compassionate appointment in contravention of the governing circular.”
“The discretionary relief of anticipatory bail is not meant to shield persons who, prima facie, appear to have participated in acts undermining public order and the sanctity of judicial institutions.”
The Court noted that the wife admitted in her written statement and oral testimony that after taking medication she had become capable of bearing children.
“Such a method is not only fatal to animals but poses a grave and imminent danger to human life as well, as any unsuspecting person may come into contact with the live electric traps laid for illegal poaching.”
As per the report, two female teachers punished the child for allegedly not completing his homework. Though the child was reported to be safe, the parents raised questions over the incident.
“The reliefs sought by the petitioner, particularly those seeking directions for immediate arrest, the manner of investigation, supervision by a senior officer of a particular rank, and periodic status reports, amount to a prayer for judicial supervision and micromanagement of criminal investigation.”
“Such practice not only delays the conclusion of the trial but also adversely affects the fundamental right to speedy trial guaranteed under the Constitution.”
The Court took suo motu cognizance of a news report which mentioned that four disabled government employees were compelled to climb stairs daily due to a dysfunctional lift and lack of any disability friendly infrastructure.
“The State is expected to remain vigilant and adopt all preventive steps to safeguard the lives and safety of its citizens.”
“If such action is what the State considers adequate for violations of rules and regulations under the law, it would only demonstrate a careless effort on the part of the authorities, lacking seriousness to check such incidents wherein highways and public streets are being used for celebrating birthdays by affluent individuals as well as others.”
“The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests shall ensure strict enforcement of the guidelines, policies, laws, or rules and shall periodically sensitize officers and the public regarding animal welfare.”
“Though subsequent orders led to removal of the obstruction and initiation of preventive proceedings, the facts reflect lack of timely supervision and failure to prevent encroachment over a commonly used public passage.”
“Such conduct reflected gross misconduct and disregard for the sanctity of a place meant for sports training and practice.”
“Mitakshara Law of Inheritance is applicable to a person who died before 1956, thus, the wife or daughter of a Hindu male would inherit his property only if he dies without a male child.”
The Collegium in August 2025, had earlier recommended Justice Sreedharan’s transfer to Chhattisgarh High Court.