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Karnataka HC | Private sector employees cannot be specifically excluded from registration of their vehicles under new BH- Series
Karnataka High Court was deliberating over petitions filed by two private sector employees, who were denied BH-Series vehicle registration in pursuance of a communication issued by the State Government dt. 20-12-2021, which excluded private sector employees in the first phase
Bombay High Court issues directions to State highlighting the non-implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in the State of Maharashtra
Bombay High Court: In a PIL filed highlighting serious issues of the non-implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, in
Allahabad High Court| Class IV Contractual Employees entitled to be paid same wages in accordance with the provisions of ‘equal pay for equal work’
Allahabad High Court: In a writ petition filed against the validity of the order which rejected petitioner’s representation and claim
IBC’s Section 53 does not over-ride Section 48 of GVAT Act; Adjudicating Authority may reject Resolution Plan if it ignores statutory dues payable to State/Legal authority: SC
Supreme Court: The bench of Indira Banerjee* and AS Bopanna, JJ has reversed the NCLAT order wherein it was held that the
Calcutta High Court | No illegality in delivering foodgrains at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries; WB Duare Ration Scheme upheld
Calcutta High Court: The single bench of Krishna Rao, J., dismissed the writ petition appeal and held that there is
Guj HC | Applicant worthy of obtaining Arms license for self protection under S. 14 of Arms Act, 1959; No reason of refusal, appeal allowed
Gujarat High Court: A.S. Supehia, J. allowed a petition which was filed by the petitioner challenging the orders passed by the District
Mother Nature is a living being having legal entity? Madras HC answers
Madras High Court: Stating that the past generations have handed over the ‘Mother Earth’ to us in its pristine glory, S. Srimathy,
Can Court take cognizance of complaint filed by single-member Appropriate Authority for offences under PC&PNDT Act, 1994? Del HC elaborates
Delhi High Court: Mukta Gupta, J., held that, the Metropolitan Magistrate/ Judicial Magistrate of the first class is competent to take cognizance
NHRC ensures payment of Rs 13 lakh relief in the case of death of a Tamil Nadu Government woman employee after slipping into a septic tank near her office
NHRC ensures payment of Rs. 13 lakh relief in the case of the death of a Tamil Nadu Government woman employee after
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of media reports on burning of 8 persons in Birbhum district, West Bengal; Calls for reports from State Government
The National Human Rights Commission, India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that 8 persons, including women and children were
Bar on Government servants to engage in strikes? Ker HC elaborates
Kerala High Court: While expressing that, it is the duty of the welfare Government to protect not only the citizens, but to
Mental health of a person and/or treatment of those who are in need, more so during the time of Covid-19, is the least priority of the State Government: Patna HC
Patna High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjay Karol, CJ and S. Kumar, J., directed the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar to
Competition Watchdog | Know why CCI imposed penalties on beer companies: Nation-wide Cartel? Read Full Report
Competition Commission of India (CCI): Noting a nationwide cartel amongst certain Beer companies, Coram of Ashok Kumar Gupta (Chairperson) and Sangeeta Verma,
Bom HC | Negligent approach of Govt & a cascading effect: Mere right of rehabilitation will be equivalent to right of ownership? Detailed report on how slum dwellers encroached public land and claimed their right
Bombay High Court: While emphasizing the aspect of encroachment of public land, the Division Bench of Dipankar Datta, CJ and G.S. Kulkarni,
Two hours, Twice a month, water supply – Even after 75 years of independence, Bom HC addresses request for regular water supply || State Govt. depriving people of their fundamental right
Bombay High Court: Pained to record that the Court doors being knocked after completion of 75 years of independence seeking direction for
Ker HC | State government has no power to specify any class of persons as socially and educationally backward; HC stays order specifying Nadars (Christian) as socially and educationally backward
Kerala High Court: P. B. Suresh Kumar, J., held that the State Government has no power to specify any class of persons
Draft Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021
On July 14, 2021, the Jharkhand Government has issued the Draft Code on Wages (Jharkhand) Rules, 2021. The Rules provide 9 Chapters
Ker HC | Re-consideration of Minority status of Muslims and Christians; HC rejects plea stating a few people being rich does not determine advancement of whole community
Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of S.Manikumar, CJ, and Shaji P. Chaly, J., rejected the petition seeking direction to the State
Gau HC | In case they get infected, they will become spreaders; HC directs Nagaland to ramp up vaccination for health workers, Shopkeepers and vegetable vendors
Gauhati High Court: In a case related to the availability of oxygen and vaccination in the State of Nagaland the Division Bench