Here\u2019s a short recap of what we covered under the High Courts section in the month of April 2021.<\/p>\n
COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGovt. is to blame for chaos; Harsh steps necessary before pandemic spirals to engulf entire population\u201d: All HC orders closing of all establishments (exceptions listed) till 26th April in select districts, asks Govt. to consider complete lockdown for entire State<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/19\/allahabad-high-court-4\/<\/a><\/p>\n Compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n All HC | What\u2019s the purpose of keeping money in FD where claimant is unable to see colour of compensation?: HC directs Tribunal to disburse entire claim amount to claimant\u2019s account<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/17\/motor-vehicles-accident\/<\/a><\/p>\n Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n All HC | Wife\u2019s appeal against divorce decree withdrawn due to reconciliation and cohabitation with husband. Later, husband passed away. Is she entitled to maintenance under Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act? Read on<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/07\/maintenance-6\/<\/a><\/p>\n COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Remdesivir and Tocilizumab injections to be regulated; Collector Nagpur to examine regarding feasibility of making beds available at Mankapur Stadium, Nagpur and Nagpur Nagrik Sahakari Rugnalaya<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/19\/covid-19-4\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bom HC | Reports of RT-PCR Tests to be made available on Whatsapp; COVID positive patients reports to be uploaded within 24 hours on ICMR portal<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/19\/rt-pcr-test\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bom HC | Rise of COVID-19 Cases in State of Maharashtra: State to file information on measures to de-congest jails, to control spread of virus & status of COVID cases<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/20\/covid-19-cases-in-prisons\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bom HC | MoH communication reducing oxygen supply to Maharashtra is \u201cbolt from the blue\u201d: Court directs PRAX AIR to keep supplying 110 MT oxygen per day<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/22\/oxygen-supply\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bom HC | Deficient Remdesivir Drug and Oxygen to COVID-19 Patients: HC directs to hold meeting with manufacturers and procure<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/22\/deficient-remdesivir-drug\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bom HC | \u201cElderly citizens being asked to choose between devil and the deep sea\u201d: HC not impressed with Centre\u2019s reply on petition for door-to-door vaccination for elderly and disabled citizens<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/23\/door-to-door-vaccination\/<\/a><\/p>\n COVID-19 and Article 25<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Religious places of worship closed; Prayer offering in mosque during Ramzaan not allowed in wake of COVID-19: Court discusses scope of Art. 25<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/15\/prayers-at-mosque\/<\/a><\/p>\n COVID Vaccine and Intellectual Property Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | \u201cSerum Institute coined the term \u2018Covishield\u2019, took substantial steps towards development and manufacture\u201d: Court finds no merit in Cutis Biotech\u2019s passing off action<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/21\/covishield\/<\/a><\/p>\n CBI Investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Anil Deshmukh \u2018prima facie\u2019 committed cognizable offence, but No immediate FIR by CBI. Credibility of State machinery at stake: HC directs CBI to conclude preliminary investigation preferably within 15 days<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/06\/anil-deshmukh\/<\/a><\/p>\n Circumstantial Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Circumstantial Evidence. Wife found dead, can husband be convicted on the basis of him being last seen with wife? Do Police Officers need to substantiate their stand on basis of documents? Read on<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/13\/circumstantial-evidence\/<\/a><\/p>\n Criminal liability<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Can administrator of WhatsApp group be held criminally liable for objectionable posts of a group member? HC answers<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/22\/administrator-of-whatsapp-group\/<\/a><\/p>\n Minor\u2019s consent<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | \u2018Consent\u2019 of minor for sexual act who conceived and delivered a baby will be immaterial<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/07\/minors-consent-for-sexual-act\/<\/a><\/p>\n Minor\u2019s property<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Minor\u2019s property fraudulently transferred. Can application for such declaration and order for recovery lie in Guardianship Petition? HC elucidates<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/10\/guardianship-petition\/<\/a><\/p>\n Rape and conviction<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Father rapes minor daughter, but conviction under S. 376(2) (i) IPC set aside. Why? Read Court\u2019s opinion in light of S. 164 CrPC || Detailed Report<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/06\/rape-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Quashing of proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n Bom HC | Daughter caught in crossfire between parents; Accused under DV Act by mother. HC decides whether allegations inherently probable? [Exhaustive Report]<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/20\/domestic-violence-act\/<\/a><\/p>\n Quota<\/strong><\/p>\n Explainer | Bombay HC at Goa on Quota in Municipal Polls [Detailed Report]<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/26\/elections-3\/<\/a><\/p>\n COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n Cal HC | Resurgence of COVID-19 | Candidates, aides and associates engaged in election campaigning to encourage and unfailingly observe COVID rules to avert deadly disaster staring at our faces<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/15\/resurgence-of-covid-19\/<\/a><\/p>\n Cruelty by wife<\/strong><\/p>\n Cal HC | Reckless allegations against husband corroborated by daughter. Affidavit of daughter how far can corroborate husband\u2019s allegations? Court determines while confirming divorce decree against wife<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/08\/illicit-relationship\/<\/a><\/p>\n Election Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n Cal HC | Issuing circulars and holding meetings not enough to discharge onerous duties of Election Commission of India: Court \u201cunable to reconcile\u201d that EC could not update it on enforcement of circulars<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/23\/election-commission-of-india-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n Cal HC | Pre-requisite for awarding maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act: Independent income of husband or wife to support either is enough? Read on<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/15\/maintenance-7\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bank account<\/strong><\/p>\n Chh HC | Whether \u2018bank account\u2019 can be held to be `property\u2019 within the meaning of S. 102(1) CrPC?\u00a0 HC explains<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/21\/bank-account-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Hindu Marriage Act<\/strong><\/p>\n Chh HC | Application under Or. 9 R. 4 of CPC also attracts provisions under S. 24 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/05\/section-151-cpc\/<\/a><\/p>\n Mental cruelty by wife<\/strong><\/p>\n Chh HC | Wife attempts suicide; throttles husband, daughter; assaults mother-in-law; consistently behaves abnormally. Is this mental cruelty, ground for husband to obtain divorce? HC elucidates<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/12\/mental-cruelty\/<\/a><\/p>\n Recruitment<\/strong><\/p>\n Chh HC | Whether higher qualification presupposes lower qualification always for the purposes of recruitment? HC discusses<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/01\/recruitment\/<\/a><\/p>\n Telephone tapping<\/strong><\/p>\n Chh HC | Dismissal from service based on telephonic recorded conversation offends Art. 21 of Constitution of India<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/06\/telephone-tapping\/<\/a><\/p>\n COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | INOX to honour its contract with Delhi hospitals and restore supply of 140 MT oxygen; State should utilise mid-day meal contractors in providing food to needy: Court issues directions<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/20\/covid-19-6\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del HC | Interim Orders pending before Subordinate Courts to stand extended till 16th July, 2021 or until further order<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/20\/interim-orders-pending-before-subordinate-courts\/<\/a><\/p>\n Delhi HC on status of availability of COVID Beds, supply of ventilators, need of medical oxygen and essential medications || \u201cWastage of a single dose of vaccine is a criminal waste\u201d<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/21\/covid-19-7\/<\/a><\/p>\n 9-key points of Delhi High Court decision asking Central Government to swing into action | Rakesh Malhotra v. State<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/21\/delhi-high-court\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del HC | Immediately work out logistics for procuring supply of oxygen; Comply with allocation orders; Supply on emergent basis: Court directs Del Govt. and suppliers<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/22\/supply-of-oxygen\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del HC | Ensure strict compliance of oxygen supply orders or face contempt, criminal, penal action; Provide adequate security to lorries transporting oxygen: HC to Authorities and Centre<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/23\/shortage-in-oxygen-supply\/<\/a><\/p>\n [Supply of Medical Oxygen] Del HC | Stoppage of tankers by one State would have snow balling effect: HC hopeful that with infrastructure for transportation of liquid Oxygen been augmented, the supplies to Delhi would considerably improve<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/27\/supply-of-medical-oxygen\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del HC | \u2018We made no request for any hotel, much less Ashoka Hotel\u2019: Notice issued to Delhi Govt. after it reserved 100 rooms in 5-star hotel as Covid facility for Judges, judicial officers, families<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/28\/delhi-government\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del HC | Hoarding of medicines or Oxygen cylinders\/ flow metres leads to artificial scarcity, to an extent which may not be there || Detailed Order of COVID-19 Crisis<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/30\/covid-19-crisis-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del HC | Delhi Police should immediately release the seized Remdesivir or other Drug used for treating COVID-19 or any Oxygen Cylinders seized from the possession of patients or their attendants || Detailed Order on COVID-19 concerns<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/30\/covid-19-crisis\/<\/a><\/p>\n Delhi HC comes down heavily on Central government; Warns of contempt proceedings if it fails to supply allocated medical Oxygen on urgent basis<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/05\/01\/covid-19-delhi-hc-comes-down-heavily-on-center-government-warns-center-of-contempt-proceedings-if-it-fails-to-supply-allocated-medical-oxygen-on-urgent-basis\/<\/a><\/p>\n Breach of privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | Including name or likeness of a person on pornographic website is breach of privacy: Court suggests template directions for meaningful compliance of injunction and restraining orders<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/26\/breach-of-privacy\/<\/a><\/p>\n Defamation<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | Does CrPC allow amendment before taking cognizance and is there any provision to amend criminal complaint? Read Court\u2019s opinion while deciding India Today\u2019s Editor-in-Chief\u2019s application in defamation case<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/09\/defamation-4\/<\/a><\/p>\n Delhi riots<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | Allegations against rioter Shahrukh not confined to participation, but leading large crowd releasing open fire shots: Bail denied to Delhi Riots accused<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/15\/riots\/<\/a><\/p>\n Domestic violence<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | If a proceeding is pending before Family Court, would this warrant the application under S. 12 Domestic Violence Act to be transferred to Family Court? Read on<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/08\/family-court\/<\/a><\/p>\n Ex-parte decree<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | Scope of Or. 9 R. 13 CPC application: Whether summons duly served and\/or whether defendant was prevented by \u2018sufficient cause\u2019 from appearing? Explained<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/27\/sufficient-cause\/<\/a><\/p>\n Guardianship and financial expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | If a person is incapacitated and relative taking care of his medical expenses requires money from his bank account, is that permitted under law? Can Bank permit withdrawal of money? Read on<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/09\/incapacitated\/<\/a><\/p>\n Investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | Is it within Court\u2019s power to direct for further investigation on finding defects in the same? Death caused by suicide, Allegations of Dowry Death | Why FIR was registered after 10 months of deceased\u2019s death? [Detailed Report]<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/06\/dowry-death\/<\/a><\/p>\n Public place<\/strong><\/p>\n Del HC | Vehicle even if occupied by only one person would constitute a \u2018public place\u2019 and wearing of mask therein would be compulsory<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/08\/covid-19\/<\/a><\/p>\n Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n Gau HC | [NRC] Citizenship cannot be denied merely because linkage with relatives was not shown; HC sets aside order of Tribunal declaring man a foreigner<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/21\/citizenship\/<\/a><\/p>\n COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n Guj HC | \u2018Harrowing Tales, Unfortunate and Unimaginable Difficulties\u2019 HC takes suo moto cognizance due to upsurge in COVID-19 cases and asks what steps Government will take<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/12\/covid-19-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Guj HC | Setup RT PCR test labs in all districts; Accept deficiencies publicly and take immediate remedial steps, etc.: Court flags issues for State\u2019s consideration<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/19\/rt-pcr-labs\/<\/a><\/p>\n Custodial interrogation<\/strong><\/p>\n HP HC | A balance has to be maintained between the right of personal liberty and right of Investigating Agency to investigate and arrest an offender for the purpose of investigation<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/07\/section-438-crpc\/<\/a><\/p>\n Freedom of press<\/strong><\/p>\n HP HC | If conduct of an editor of a newspaper is under scanner, suspension of accreditation till charges are cleared would not amount to violation of freedom of press<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/15\/editor-of-newspaper\/<\/a><\/p>\n Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n HP HC\u2502 Can a wife give up her right to an enhanced rate of future maintenance through a contract? Will such contract be valid or void? Read on<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/30\/right-of-wife\/<\/a><\/p>\n Will<\/strong><\/p>\n HP HC | Where the document is written by one person and signed by another, the handwriting of the former and the signature of the later have both to be proved in view of S. 67 of the Evidence Act<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/27\/will-3\/<\/a><\/p>\n Promotion<\/strong><\/p>\n J&K HC | \u201cRight to consideration for promotion is a fundamental right\u201d; HC directs government to obviate stagnation in service<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/23\/promotion\/<\/a><\/p>\n Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n J&K HC | \u201cTheir engagement in private coaching invariably slows down their performance in the Government schools\u201d; HC upholds the ban on private tuition by Government teachers<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/06\/private-tuition\/<\/a><\/p>\n Fair elections<\/strong><\/p>\n Ker HC| \u2018Ensure \u2018no double voting by any voter\u2019; HC directs Election Commission of India to be on war footing to ensure fair and democratic election<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/01\/ker-hc-ensure-no-double-voting-by-any-voter-hc-directs-election-commission-of-india-to-be-on-war-footing-to-ensure-fair-and-democratic-election\/<\/a><\/p>\n Female employment<\/strong><\/p>\n Ker HC | S. 66(1)(5) of Factories Act: Protective Provision or not? Can this provision act as a hurdle in the way of a woman being considered for employment? Employment Opportunity only for Male Candidates v. Female Candidates [Detailed Report]<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/20\/women-employment\/<\/a><\/p>\n Jurisdiction under Article 227<\/strong><\/p>\n Kar HC | \u2018thou art weighed and found wanting\u2019; Writ Court exercising limited supervisory jurisdiction under Art. 227 Constitution of India cannot run a race of opinions with the Court of impugned order<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/05\/writ-court\/<\/a><\/p>\n Live-in relationship<\/strong><\/p>\n Ker HC | Whether a Child born out of a live-in relationship is to be treated as a child born to a married couple? Status of Children in a live-in relationship & mother\u2019s decision to recognize fatherhood of child || High Court unwinds<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/26\/live-in-relationship-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n Packaged drinking water<\/strong><\/p>\n Ker HC | Packaged drinking water units not to continue without proper clearance and permits; no low-quality ice bars to be distributed: Detailed report on Unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water units operating in State<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/04\/15\/packaged-drinking-water-units\/<\/a><\/p>\n Summons<\/strong><\/p>\n Ker HC | Service of summons through Whatsapp; Is it valid in law? HC clarifies<\/p>\n
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