{"id":244626,"date":"2021-02-28T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T03:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=244626"},"modified":"2021-12-29T14:13:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T08:43:40","slug":"high-courts-monthly-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/28\/high-courts-monthly-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"High Courts Monthly Round-up: February 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Here\u2019s a short recap of what we covered under the High Court\u2019s section for the month of February 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">In case February was a tied up month and you missed out on some really interesting cases from the High Courts, well we have covered that for you, just scroll down and have a look at all the updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Go ahead and check out the February updates of 2021!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Allahabad High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54691 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Allahabad-High-Court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Directions to Police Officers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/02\/all-hc-police-officers-not-to-automatically-arrest-when-cases-under-s-498-a-ipc-is-registered-court-lays-directions-considering-provisions-of-s-41-a-crpc\/\">All HC | \u201cPolice officers NOT to automatically arrest when cases under S. 498-A IPC is registered\u201d: Court lays directions considering provisions of S. 41-A CrPC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jail Appeals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/09\/all-hc-20-yrs-in-jail-for-no-reason-hc-reverses-conviction-of-rape-accused-directs-matter-to-be-placed-before-cj-for-considering-periodical-listing-of-appeals-of-those-in-jail-for-more-than-10-or\/\">All HC | 20 yrs in jail for no reason? HC reverses conviction of rape accused; Directs matter to be placed before CJ for considering periodical listing of appeals of those in jail for more than 10 or 14 yrs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Custody of minor children<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/10\/all-hc-man-principal-accused-in-incident-relating-to-wifes-death-seeking-custody-of-minor-children-can-the-custody-with-maternal-grandparents-said-to-be-illegal-read-on\/\">All HC | Man, principal accused in incident relating to wife\u2019s death, seeking custody of minor children. Can the custody with maternal grandparents said to be illegal? Read on<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Compassionate Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/12\/compassionate-appointment\/\">All HC | A Posthumous child who was still in his mother\u2019s womb while his father passed away, would he be entitled to compassionate appointment on attaining majority under Rules of 1974? Court explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dishonour of Cheque<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/16\/section-138-ni-act\/\">All HC | Summons sent to Director for dishonour of cheque under S. 138 NI Act, without prosecution against the Company. Is it permissible? Court answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Writ of Habeas Corpus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/22\/habeas-corpus\/\">All HC | Whether issuance of writ of habeas corpus at the behest of a husband to regain his wife is available as a matter of course? Read on<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Criminal Liability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/26\/tandav\/\">[Tandav] \u201cCheap and objectionable\u201d, All HC rejects bail application of Aparna Purohit. Holds, submission of apology or withdrawal of scene after streaming would not absolve criminal liability<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Bombay High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-74381 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-886x590.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bombay-HC.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Unfair Labour Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/10\/bom-hc-classic-case-of-unfair-labour-practice-workmen-not-given-permanency-on-being-engaged-in-a-rotational-pattern-pool-of-temporaries-termination-perennial-work-more\/\">Bom HC | Classic case of unfair labour practice: Workmen not given permanency on being engaged in a rotational pattern || Pool of Temporaries, Termination, Perennial Work &amp; more<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Matrimonial Disputes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/11\/bom-hc-is-it-necessary-for-the-wife-to-file-an-application-for-permanent-alimony-in-writing-under-s-25-of-hindu-marriage-act-court-unfolds-dilemma-of-oral\/\">Bom HC | Is it necessary for the wife to file an application for permanent alimony in \u2018writing\u2019 under S. 25 of Hindu Marriage Act? Court unfolds dilemma of \u2018oral\u2019 &amp; \u2018written\u2019 application<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/26\/assault\/\">Bom HC | Wife, a chattel? On refusing to make tea, husband assaults wife with a hammer. HC observes \u2018imbalance of gender \u2013 skewed patriarchy\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cruelty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/24\/cruelty-2\/\">Bom HC | Husband making wild allegations that wife, her relatives, secured false certificates to get employment. Does husband\u2019s conduct amount to \u2018Mental Cruelty\u2019 to wife? HC explains while upholding Family Court\u2019s decision<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Abetment to Suicide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/11\/suicide\/\">Bom HC | Child commits suicide, mentions drinking habit of father in suicide note. Can the father be held liable for abetment to suicide? Law explained<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Well-Known Mark || IPR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/15\/iskcon\/\">Bom HC | ISKCON, Infringement of well-known mark: Read why Justice G.S. Patel deferred grant of discretionary relief in view of past history which may materially affect the action<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Homicidal Death<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/15\/homicidal-death\/\">Bom HC | Can a person be held liable under S. 302 IPC on the basis of \u2018last seen\u2019 theory and not being able to offer sufficient explanation? Significance of \u2018last seen\u2019 theory in establishing homicidal nature of death discussed<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sushant Singh Rajput Case<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/16\/sushant-singh-rajput\/\">Bom HC | Power of quashing a criminal proceeding should be exercised very sparingly and with circumspection and that too in the rarest of rare cases: FIR against late actor Sushant Singh\u2019s Sister not to be quashed<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Calcutta High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52131 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-886x590.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/calcutta-court.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Judicial Inquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/03\/cal-hc-adjudicate-or-legislate-what-is-the-role-of-courts-in-our-country-hc-frames-a-precedential-examination-while-discussing-scope-of-judicial-inquiry\/\">Cal HC | Adjudicate or Legislate? What is the role of Courts in our country? HC frames a precedential examination while discussing scope of \u2018Judicial Inquiry<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Resolution Professional\u2019s Power<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/18\/resolution-professional\/\">Cal HC | Power of Resolution Professional to take control of any asset, is it subject to determination of ownership by a Court or Authority? Discussion in light of Embassy Property Developments (P) Ltd. v. State of Karnataka, 2019 SCC OnLine SC 1542<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Widow Pension<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/23\/divorce-2\/\">Cal HC | When can S. 29(2) of Hindu Marriage Act come to rescue of parties seeking to prove divorce on basis of custom? Read the case of a second \u2018wife\u2019 denied widow pension<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Chhattisgarh High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38251 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/chattisgarh_high_court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Anticipatory Bail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/13\/chh-hc-under-what-circumstances-can-anticipatory-bail-be-granted-in-light-of-the-bar-created-under-s-18-of-sc-st-act-appeal-allowed\/\">Chh HC | Under what circumstances can \u2018Anticipatory Bail\u2019 be granted in light of the bar created under S. 18 of SC\/ST Act; Appeal Allowed<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Secondary Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/02\/chh-hc-secondary-evidence-not-permissible-if-the-original-documents-are-not-produced-at-any-time-nor-has-any-factual-foundation-been-laid-for-giving-secondary-evidence\/\">Chh HC | Secondary evidence not permissible if the original documents are not produced at any time nor has any factual foundation been laid for giving secondary evidence<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Forest Land<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/03\/chh-hc-whether-the-land-which-is-a-forest-land-can-be-allotted-leased-without-prior-approval-of-central-government-under-s-2-iii-of-forest-conservation-act-1980\/\">Chh HC | Whether a forest land can be allotted\/leased without prior approval of Central Government under S. 2 (iii) of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Power under Section 156(3) CrPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/09\/chh-hc-power-under-s-1563-of-the-crpc-warrants-application-of-judicial-mind-and-it-has-to-be-supported-by-an-affidavit\/\">Chh HC | Power under S. 156(3) of the CrPC warrants application of judicial mind and it has to be supported by an affidavit<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Delhi High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76391\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-76391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Delhi-HC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delhi High Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Quashing of FIR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/01\/del-hc-offences-under-s-377-ipc-s-4-pocso-act-committed-on-a-child-aged-7-years-father-of-victim-sought-quashing-of-fir-will-hc-quash-the-fir-read-to-know\/\">Del HC | Offences under S. 377 IPC &amp; S. 4 POCSO Act committed on a child aged 7 years, father of victim sought quashing of FIR: Will HC quash the FIR? Read to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Judicial Review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/03\/del-hc-grant-of-study-leave-to-a-doctor-can-a-court-in-exercise-of-its-judicial-review-sit-as-an-appellate-authority-over-the-administrative-decision-read-on\/\">Del HC | Grant of study leave to a Doctor: Can a Court in exercise of its \u2018Judicial Review\u2019 sit as an Appellate Authority over the administrative decision? Read on<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Power of Revision of HC under CrPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/03\/del-hc-what-is-the-scope-of-power-of-revision-of-hc-under-crpc-court-discusses-while-denying-interference-in-matrimonial-matter\/\">Del HC | What is the scope of power of revision of HC under CrPC? Court discusses while denying interference in matrimonial matter<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Non-existence of Debt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/04\/del-hc-onus-to-prove-that-there-is-non-existence-of-debt-is-on-whom-under-ni-act-read-the-purpose-of-s-118-ni-act\/\">Del HC | Onus to prove that there is non-existence of debt is on whom under NI Act? Read the purpose of S. 118 NI Act<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Limitation Period<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/05\/del-hc-how-the-limitation-period-for-filing-s-138-ni-act-complaints-is-to-be-calculated-what-is-the-effect-of-not-filing-s-142b-application-explained\/\">Del HC | How the limitation period for filing S. 138 NI Act complaints is to be calculated? What is the effect of not filing S. 142(1)(b) proviso application? Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/05\/del-hc-can-an-application-under-s-24-hma-survive-beyond-dismissal-of-the-main-divorce-proceeding-read-why-hc-dismissed-the-applicant-for-maintenance-pendente-lite\/\">Del HC | Can an application under S. 24 HMA survive beyond dismissal of the main divorce proceeding? Read why HC dismissed the application for maintenance pendente lite<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/18\/maintenance\/\">Del HC | While calculating husband\u2019s income for granting maintenance to wife, can husband\u2019s mother who receives her independent pension and rental income be counted as a dependant to be maintained by husband? HC explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Framing of Charge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/08\/del-hc-if-on-the-basis-of-materials-on-record-a-court-could-come-to-the-conclusion-that-commission-of-the-offence-is-a-probable-consequence-a-case-of-framing-of-charge-exists\/\">Del HC | If on the basis of materials on record a court could come to the conclusion that commission of the offence is a probable consequence, a case of framing of charge exists<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Arbitration Clause<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/10\/del-hc-on-invocation-of-arbitration-clause-if-a-party-appoints-arbitrator-on-its-own-and-does-not-receive-confirmation-from-another-party-should-former-approach-court-under-s-11-of-arbitration-ac\/\">Del HC | On invocation of arbitration clause, if a party appoints arbitrator on its own and does not receive confirmation from another party, should former approach Court under S. 11 of Arbitration Act? HC discusses<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Property Dispute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/13\/property-dispute\/\">Del HC | \u201cCourt has to cut through the web of pleas spun in the written statement\u201d. When should a decree on admissions be passed in a property dispute? Read how the Court refused to allow abuse of its process<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Matrimonial Dispute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/divorce\/\">Del HC | Permanent residents of Singapore, residing there since 2012, wife seeks an injunction for suit filed in Singapore by husband regarding matrimonial dispute. HC rejects appeal. Why? Read on<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Media | Content Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/20\/content-regulation\/\">Del HC | Content Regulation has been a contested issue across the world. Read HC\u2019s stance &amp; directions in Disha Ravi\u2019s plea alleging leaking of her messages, etc. by Police<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NCDRC Orders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/25\/ncdrc\/\">Del HC | Where NCDRC doesn\u2019t pronounce orders within 6 months of being reserved, and application is filed, same is to be listed before President (NCDRC) within 2 days without fail<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Himachal Pradesh High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-222107 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-886x590.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Himachal-HC_1.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Decree of Divorce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/12\/hp-hc-whether-minimum-period-of-six-months-stipulated-under-s-13b2-of-the-hindu-marriage-act-for-a-motion-of-passing-decree-of-divorce-on-the-basis-of-mutual-consent-can-be-relaxed-court-expla\/\">HP HC | Whether minimum period of six months stipulated under S. 13(B)(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act for a motion of passing decree of divorce on the basis of mutual consent can be relaxed? Court explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Elections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/13\/hp-hc-whether-a-dispute-relating-to-an-election-of-a-local-body-maintainable-before-high-court-under-art-226-of-constitution-of-india-hc-explains-in-light-of-settled-position-of-law\/\">HP HC | Whether a dispute relating to an election of a local body maintainable before High Court under Art. 226 of Constitution of India? HC explains in light of settled position of law<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bail | POCSO Act<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/20\/pocso-act\/\">[POCSO Act] HP HC | Bail granted in a case where a major developed consensual sexual relations with a minor, in light of mitigating factors; Petition allowed<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Jammu and Kashmir High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28081 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/JK-High-Court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/sedition\/\">J&amp;K HC | \u201cObjectionable conversation, demeaning armed forces in the backdrop of Galwan Valley clashes\u201d, HC acquits the person behind viral audio clip<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Public Auction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/25\/public-auction\/\">J&amp;K HC | \u201cEven after completion of public auction the highest bidder has no indefeasible right till the confirmation letter is issued\u201d; HC states<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Jharkhand High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48541 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Jharkhand-High-Court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Departmental Enquiry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/15\/crpf-constable\/\">Jhar HC | Threatened by militants, J&amp;K resident CRPF constable overstays from leave.\u00a0 HC quashes dismissal order, held \u201cpunishment disproportionate\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bigamy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/06\/jhar-hc-when-can-the-second-wife-be-convicted-for-abetting-the-offence-of-bigamy-under-s-494-ipc-what-are-essential-ingredient-of-such-offence-court-examines-while-acquitting-the-second-wife\/\">Jhar HC | When can the second wife be convicted for abetting the offence of bigamy under S. 494 IPC? What are the essential ingredients of such offence? Court examines while acquitting the second wife<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Defamation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/12\/defamation\/\">Jhar HC | A Newspaper reports about sexual assault incident along with sum and substance of FIR lodged with no disclosure of victim\u2019s name. Will defamation provision under Ss. 500 or 501 IPC be applied on publisher, editor, etc.?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Karnataka High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109081\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-109081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3499-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karnataka High Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Motor Vehicle Act<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/25\/accident\/\">[MV Act] Kar HC | Evidence is examined on the touchstone of \u2018preponderance of probabilities\u2019, Standard of proof of accident beyond reasonable doubt to not apply<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/05\/kar-hc-will-absence-of-any-specific-claim-under-s-166-mv-act-in-pleadings-deprive-a-claimants-of-getting-just-compensation-hc-answers\/\">Kar HC | Will absence of any specific claim under S. 166 MV Act in pleadings deprive a claimant(s) of getting just compensation? HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cruelty to Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/17\/animal-cruelty\/\">Kar HC | Does \u2018Animal Life\u2019 fall within the meaning of \u2018Right to Life\u2019 under Art. 21 of Constitution of India? HC explains in light of instant facts<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Kerala High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39882\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/KeralaHC-e1521442636157-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kerala High Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Conversion of Religion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/01\/ker-hc-does-a-person-loses-his-status-as-a-scheduled-caste-after-converting-to-a-different-faith-does-conversion-puts-an-end-to-disadvantages-faced-by-him-hc-answers\/\">Ker HC | Does a person lose his status as a scheduled caste after converting to a different faith? Does conversion put an end to the disadvantages faced by him? HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Right to be Heard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/09\/ker-hc-right-to-be-heard-cannot-be-claimed-in-cases-of-re-incarceration-where-initial-order-of-release-was-without-application-of-mind\/\">Ker HC | Right to be heard cannot be claimed in cases of re-incarceration where initial order of release was without application of mind<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Drug Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/12\/ker-hc-hc-hears-suo-moto-case-of-upsurging-drug-abuse-directs-state-to-establish-campus-police-units-to-ensure-regular-checking-in-educational-institutions\/\">Ker HC | HC hears suo moto case of\u00a0 upsurging drug abuse; directs State to establish Campus Police Units to ensure regular checking in educational institutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/17\/ker-hc-does-absence-of-date-and-place-in-affirmation-part-invalidate-the-contents-of-declaration-hc-answers\/\">Ker HC | Does absence of date and place in affirmation part invalidate the contents of declaration? HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Compostable Plastic Bags<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/carry-bags\/\">Ker HC | Perception that non-compostable plastic are being passed off as compostable ones is not backed by research; HC uplifts the ban on compostable plastic bags<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Gold Smuggling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/24\/gold-smuggling\/\">Ker HC | Gold Smuggling is not a terrorist activity, it does not qualify as \u2018any other material\u2019 under S. 15(1)(a)(iiia) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act; HC grants bail<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Madras High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27451 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/madras-high-court1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Human Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/08\/madras-hc-amend-make-human-rights-act-a-complete-code-hc-suggests-to-collective-wisdom-of-parliament-read-point-wise-analysis-of-517-pages-long-judgment-holding-recommendations-of-human-right\/\">\u2018Amend! Make Human Rights Act a Complete Code\u2019, HC suggests to collective wisdom of Parliament: Read point-wise analysis of 517-pages long judgment holding recommendations of Human Rights Commission are binding on Govt., legally enforceable<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Unlawful Conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/09\/madras-hc-zero-tolerance-for-advocates-unlawful-conduct-hc-to-ensure-that-activities-of-some-advocates-do-not-spoil-image-of-entire-profession\/\">Zero tolerance for Advocates\u2019 unlawful conduct: HC to ensure that activities of some advocates do not spoil image of entire profession<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dishonour of Cheque<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/11\/madras-hc-if-wife-issues-a-cheque-to-discharge-husbands-liability-and-it-gets-dishonoured-can-the-wife-be-prosecuted-under-s-138-ni-act-hc-answers\/\">If wife issues a cheque to discharge husband\u2019s liability and it gets dishonoured, can the wife be prosecuted under S. 138 NI Act? HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cruelty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/12\/cruelty\/\">Husband and Wife lived separately for 7 long years, marriage dissolved by family court on \u2018cruelty\u2019 ground. Read HC\u2019s decision on challenge to Family Court\u2019s decision<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Communal Separation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/18\/communal-separation\/\">Temple shall not be a place for perpetuating communal separation leading to discrimination<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cooling-Off Period<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/cooling-off-period\/\">Husband and Wife living separately for past 13 years. Can cooling-off period under S. 13-B of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 be waived off, if sought mutually ? Read on<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hunger Strike<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/protest\/\">Can Court take cognizance of an offence registered under S. 309 IPC after 3 years? Court discusses while expressing \u201cHunger strike during a protest is not an offence under S. 309 IPC\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/24\/maintenance-2\/\">Payment of Maintenance under S. 125 CrPC: From the \u2018date of application\u2019 or \u2018date of order\u2019? HC answers in view of SC decision<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Madhya Pradesh High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-77481 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/MP-high-court1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Will<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/will\/\">MP HC | Do the revenue authorities have jurisdiction to decide the correctness and genuineness of a \u201cWill\u201d? Court explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Right of Succession<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/23\/right-of-succession\/\">MP HC | Claim of share in the properties or right of succession are not pure questions of law instead they are mixed question of law and fact; Court dismisses revision warranting interference under S. 115 of CPC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Others<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/mp-hc-court-not-inclined-to-entertain-writ-petition-in-case-remedy-available-before-concerning-magistrate-under-s-156-3-of-crpc\/\">MP HC | Court not inclined to entertain writ petition in case remedy available before concerning Magistrate under S. 156 (3) of CrPC<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Meghalaya High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-36201 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Meghalaya-High-court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Scope of taking Cognizance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/05\/megh-hc-what-is-the-scope-of-taking-effective-cognizance-of-the-subsequent-facts-in-a-petition-hc-explains-in-light-of-instant-facts\/\">Megh HC | What is the scope of taking effective cognizance of the subsequent facts in a petition? HC explains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Compassionate Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/13\/compassionate-appointment-2\/\">Megh HC | Will a minor at the time of death of a deceased employee be entitled to claim compassionate appointment upon attaining majority? HC answers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Attempt to Rape<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/26\/megh-hc-no-disrobing-no-penetration-will-nudging-and-putting-the-victim-to-ground-amount-to-attempt-to-rape-read-what-constitutes-an-offence-under-sections-376-511-ipc\/\">Megh HC | No disrobing, no penetration; will nudging and putting the victim to ground amount to attempt to rape? Read what constitutes an offence under Ss. 376\/511 IPC<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Orissa High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-44841 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/orissa-high-court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Healthcare Facilities to Scheduled Tribe Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/04\/ori-hc-state-government-directed-to-take-appropriate-action-to-provide-healthcare-facilities-to-st-communities-residing-in-sukinda-chromites-valley-jajpur\/\">Ori HC | State Government directed to take appropriate action to provide healthcare facilities to ST communities residing in Sukinda Chromites Valley, Jajpur<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Patna High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-34451 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/patna-high-court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Termination of Contract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/16\/pat-hc-state-is-not-free-to-act-according-to-its-own-standard-hc-held-termination-of-contract-by-state-without-mandatory-notice-is-illegal\/\">Pat HC | \u201cState is not free to act according to its own standard.\u201d HC held termination of contract by State without mandatory notice is illegal<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Voluntary Retirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/23\/voluntary-retirement\/\">Pat HC | Application for voluntary retirement cannot be treated as resignation application; HC quashes impugned order<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Indefinitely debar a person from doing business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/09\/pat-hc-authorities-cannot-be-allowed-to-indefinitely-debar-a-person-from-doing-business-contingent-to-happening-of-a-certain-future-event\/\">Pat HC | Authorities cannot be allowed to indefinitely debar a person from doing business contingent to happening of a certain future event<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Punjab and Haryana High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31071 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/panjab_and_hariyana_high_court-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pension to Widow<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/03\/ph-hc-she-requires-to-maintain-herself-and-cannot-be-denied-financial-assistance-hc-grants-pension-to-widow-convicted-for-murder\/\">P&amp;H HC | \u201cShe requires to maintain herself and cannot be denied financial assistance\u201d, HC grants pension to widow convicted for murder<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Surety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/08\/p-hc-reduces-penalty-of-rs-2-lakh-to-rs-5000\/\">P&amp;H HC | \u201cSureties are petty farmers, having meager land holdings\u201d; HC reduces penalty of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5000<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Recruitment Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/11\/p-hc-denies-adjudicating-question-of-equivalence-of-qualifications-directs-state-to-determine\/\">P&amp;H HC | \u201cIt\u2019s a matter of recruitment policy\u201d; HC denies adjudicating question of equivalence of qualifications, directs State to determine<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Protection to Couple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/12\/ph-hc-muslim-girl-of-17-years-of-age-is-competent-to-enter-into-a-contract-of-marriage-with-a-person-of-her-choice-hc-grants-protection-to-couple\/\">P&amp;H HC | \u201cMuslim girl of 17 years of age is competent to enter into a contract of marriage with a person of her choice\u201d HC grants protection to couple<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/22\/juvenile-justice-act\/\">P&amp;H HC | A juvenile has to be released on bail mandatorily unless and until exceptions carved out in proviso to S. 12 (1) of J.J. Act, 2015 itself are made out<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Alimony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/22\/alimony\/\">P&amp;H HC | Wife entitled to increase alimony after an increase in husband\u2019s salary, HC upholds<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Rajasthan High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-109501 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3584-e1487939870879-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Reservation in Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/25\/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act\/\">Raj HC | State Govt. to consider whether persons with locomotive disabilities and hearing impairment can avail reservation for the purpose of employment under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Telangana High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-138911 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/AP-TELANGANA-HC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Preventive Detention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/27\/sexual-offender\/\">Telangana HC | Can a sexual offender be taken into preventive detention? Read the case of \u2018detenu\u2019 who committed intercourse with minor in secluded place and let her off next day<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Tripura High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44191 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Tripura-High-Court-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Department Inquiry | Corrupt Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/22\/corruption\/\">Tri HC | Once material has come to Government notice prima facie indicating that there was some corrupt practice, Government is duty-bound to act on the same; Court maintains departmental inquiry<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><u>Uttaranchal High Court<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40921 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/uttrakhandHC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Natural Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/04\/utt-hc-audi-alteram-partem-is-the-soul-of-principle-of-natural-justice-court-issues-directions\/\">Utt HC | Audi alteram partem is the soul of principle of natural justice; Court issues directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Transfer Orders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/02\/19\/transfer-orders\/\">Utt HC | Courts should not interfere with transfer orders made in public interest; Petition dismissed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a short recap of what we covered under the High Court\u2019s section for the month of February 2021. 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