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“The intervenor created an impossible situation of stalemate in herself, bringing the proceedings of the ICC to a standstill and demanding reconstitution of committee which is not contemplated under the POSH Act.”
The Court declared the marriage as null and void on the grounds of mental and physical cruelty as the wife, being a minor, was not ready to perform the marital obligations
The film “Emergency” is set during the 1984 Emergency under former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and contains scenes violating the Sikh community’s fundamental rights and potentially leading to discrimination and wrongful labelling of young Sikh children who wear turbans as ‘Khalistanis’.
Section 311 CrPC allows the court to recall a witness if it is essential for a just decision of the case, but such power must be exercised judiciously and with caution.
The Court held that the petitioner’s termination was based on a misapplication of the policy, as no qualified ST candidate was available, and therefore, no preference could have been applied.
“The petitioners have not averred as to how the result of the returned candidate can be affected by minor deficiencies. Thus, the petitioners have failed to make out any cause of action.”
“The Government functions in bureaucratic manner and every opinion has to be recorded in writing. The permission for granting appeal has to be in writing.”
A quick review of various High Court cases reported this week
“Abetment requires a mental process of instigating or aiding a person in committing an act. Without a positive act of instigation or aiding, a charge under Section 306 IPC cannot be sustained.”
The Court noted that the land’s exclusion was based on expert recommendations and legal restrictions, including Regulation 119, which prohibits acquiring land within 45 meters of a railway or highway.
The petitioner’s wife informed the Court that she had left the petitioner’s house in 2006 due to his merciless beatings of her and their sons and the petitioner is fully aware of the reasons for her departure.
“Possibility cannot be ruled out, as per the prevalent practice, persons involved in mining or excavation stone etc. tend to expand the area of operation and in that spree, licensee tends to excavate the sand or other minerals beyond the prescribed limit.”
The petitioners challenged the impugned orders detailing them for training in a dummy team to participate in the police band.
The State Tiger Strike Force recovered a nylon bag which contained 49 bones, 14 nails, and 31 mustache hairs of a tiger from applicant 1.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld orders restraining the petitioners from raising construction on the disputed land.
The Court scheduled the matter for 16-10-2024, with directions to NIC Team to submit the concept note with further developments.
“After realizing that the Court may not pass a favourable order, if an attempt is made by a Lawyer to seek adjournment, then it is a glaring example of Bench hunting.”
The Court reaffirmed that the court’s role in judicial review is limited to examining the decision-making process and not to re-evaluate the evidence or impose a different penalty.
The Court noted that the property in question, which includes ancient monuments like the Tomb of Shah Shuja, Tomb of Nadir Shah, and Bibi Sahib’s Masjid, had been declared as protected under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904.
The instant matter involves a complaint filed by children against their parents alleging physical abuse and restrictions on their use of mobile phones and watching TV during the COVID lockdown period in 2021.