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Since the selection for the post of regular Head Master, as mandated by Clause 3 of the Notification dated 2-3-2010 is made strictly based on seniority-cum-efficiency, then the logical corollary that flows from the aforesaid proposition, is that the appointment of an In-Charge Head Master must also adhere the same seniority-cum-efficiency principle.
The petitioner submitted that it filed an arbitration petition before Punjab and Haryana High Court, as part of the agreement was executed at Chandigarh. However, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was unable to decide the petition due to territorial bar. Hence, the present petition is filed.
Justice Vijay Bishnoi, known for his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and ensuring procedural fairness, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India in May 2025.
“The alleged termination order of the petitioner, though said to be illegal and arbitrary, was not put to challenge either in the present or earlier writ proceeding.”
It had been alleged that the while serving as Principal District Judge, the petitioner had misappropriated Rs 14,35,000 which was allegedly deposited as bail surety.
“For inclusion in the list, merit and suitability in all respects should be the governing consideration and seniority should play a secondary role. It is only when merit and suitability are roughly equal that seniority will be a determining factor…”.
“The parties are dark complexioned people, but their child was fair complexioned. That is the reason why the dispute arose, and the husband started to physically harass the wife and drove her out of the matrimonial house along with the child.”
“The word “and” appearing in Section 482(4) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall have to be read as “or” to give effect to the intention of the legislature.”
‘Unless an order of remand under Section 187of the BNSS is passed, the initial arrest of the arrestee beyond the period of 24 hours from the time of his arrest will become illegal.’
The appointments were made in consequence of elevation of Chief Justices of Gauhati and Karnataka High Court as Supreme Court Judges.
“The instant matter arises from a series of encounters reported in the State of Assam, the authenticity of which has been called into question on various counts. At the heart of these proceedings lie concerns that straddle the delicate boundary between the imperatives of law enforcement and the inviolable guarantees of life and personal liberty enshrined in our Constitution”.
The foreigner had been arrested in 2020 and convicted in 2021 for entering into India without any valid travel document. However, despite completing his sentence his detention continued.
The Supreme Court had directed High Courts to frame rules of procedure or issue practice directions for ensuring that material details are disclosed while filing claim applications under Section 166(1) of the MV Act.
“Subjecting a married woman to cruelty for want of dowry was the reason for which our legislature has inserted Section 498-A in the Penal Code. In the case at hand, there is no allegation of demand of dowry.”
In 2023, the Supreme Court issued directions for all High Courts to facilitate the supply of information through online web portals and for all incidental purposes connected with the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
“The act of breach of trust involves a civil wrong, in which an aggrieved person may seek redressal for damages in Civil Court, but a breach of trust with mens rea gives rise to criminal prosecution.”
An FIR was lodged against Ashish Chanchlani in Gauhati due to controversial remarks made by his co-panellist Ranveer Allahabadia on India’s Got Latent show.
Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was serving as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.
An FIR was lodged against Ashish Chanchalani in Gauhati due to controversial remarks made by his co-panellist Ranveer Allahabadia on India’s Got Latent show
“The Court is conscious of the fact that, ordinarily, Government officials holding top positions ought not to be called before this Court. However, if personal appearance is not ordered, it appears that no affidavits are being filed.”