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Supreme Court reiterated that neither State Government nor Courts have the authority to modify Scheduled Castes list promulgated by Presidential order
The Court further pointed out that while considering the bail applications, the factors which are required to be considered are nature of offence, gravity thereof and societal impact etc.
Section 128-A of the Act of 1959 which empowered the Registrar to completely take away the right of a co-operative society to recruit, transfer or hold disciplinary enquiry against its employees is ultra vires the Constitution
The police had initially charged the elected members under S. 304 of IPC; however, the Court upon prima-facie finding of negligence, quashed the charge under S. 304, IPC and charged the petitioners under S. 304-A, IPC.
Have a quick look at what the High Courts across the country adjudicated on through this week.
Perusing relevant provisions of Guardianship Act, the Court pointed out that a father is a natural guardian of a minor in the absence of any order otherwise passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
Giving the Government 8 weeks’ time to frame such guidelines, the Court laid down certain steps that must be followed whenever a person is to be summoned under S. 35, BNSS.
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.
The Court further directed that the exercise of deciding as per the remand order by Single Judge must be completed expeditiously and before 31-07-2024.
In a retrospective application of Sections 50 and 52 of Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, the Income Tax Dept. had fastened criminal liability on the petitioners for non-disclosure of tax return assessment for 2007-08 and 2009-10.
Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and
The Court highlighted that in the current digital age, a woman’s modesty can be railroaded by sheer circulation of pejorative statements, pictures or videos in the social media.
“Investigating agencies should be very cautious while seeking their custodial interrogation. Women by their very nature deserve preferential treatment inter alia in matters relating to bail, regular or anticipatory”.
On 13-06-2024, the Additional City Civil and Session Court Judge NM Ramesh, issued an arrest warrant against BS Yediyurappa for a case registered under the Section 8 of the POCSO Act read with Section 354(A) of the Penal Code, 1860.
The Court opined that entitlement to leave encashment is integral to the fundamental rights enshrined under Art. 19(1)(f) and Art. 31 of the Constitution and administrative instruction lacking the force of law cannot override constitutional protections.
The murder convict’s wife filed the petition seeking parole for her husband on the ground that they got married on 11-04-2023 and that she was deprived of her right of progeny.
In the instant case, the Court noted that in current times of rising inflation and increase in cost of living, not only must the wife sustain herself and the minor daughter’s life, but she also has to contest the ongoing litigation before the Family Court.
Looking into Justice Abhay S. Oka’s life, career and important judgments which have been instrumental in protecting the rights of marginalized communities and promoting freedom of expression, thereby making him a harbinger of social change and preserver of administrative accountability.
Belonging to an illustrious family of freedom fighters and eminent jurists, Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath who retires on 24-05-2024, has carved his niche in the legal echelons with an exceptional track record of case disposal.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.