High Courts
Police Personnel Can't Face Disciplinary Action Merely For Seeking Permission To Form Association: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently held that an employee submitting a representation to his higher officials seeking permission to form an association would not amount to misconduct warranting departmental enquiry against the employee. Justice Krishnaswamy Govindarajan observed that an employee has a right to submit a representation and it is for the administrative authorities to...
J&K&L High Court Stays Formation Of Ad-Hoc Committee For Institution Declared Unlawful Under UAPA, Directs Protection Of Existing Students
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stayed an interim order passed by the Principal District Judge, Shopian, under Section 8(8) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, which had directed constitution of an ad hoc committee for preservation and educational management of Siraj-ul-Uloom Welfare Foundation, an institution declared unlawful under the Act.The Court was...
Transferred High Court Judge May Opt To Avail Retirement Benefits From Parent High Court: Orissa High Court
A judge who has devoted years to public service should be able to retire with dignity, and without anxiety over basic necessities, Court said.
Karnataka High Court Rejects Partnership Firm's Plea Challenging ED Search Over Gambling Allegation
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 4) dismissed a plea moved by a partnership firm Puppy Tours and Travels LLP, which had challenged proceedings initiated by ED including search and seizure following a complaint registered in connection with allegations of betting and gambling activities.The court also dismissed another plea challenging the agency's search and show...
'Caste Status By Birth Cannot Be Denied': Patna High Court Grants Relief To Woman Denied SC Reservation Over Husband's Name On Certificate
The Patna HC has held that a candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category cannot be denied reservation benefits merely because her caste certificate mentions her husband's name instead of her father's name, when no such requirement has been prescribed in the recruitment advertisement. The Court observed that a caste certificate merely affirms a person's caste status, which...
Absence Of Sperm Cells After 72 Hours Due To Delay In Medical Exam Does Not Falsify Testimony Of Rape Victim: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has held that the absence of spermatozoa in a medical examination conducted after a delay of 72 hours does not falsify the testimony of a rape victim, as such absence is natural given the time gap.The Court further held that the non-rupture of the hymen or the absence of injuries on private parts does not invalidate the testimony of...
Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Amazon Over Alleged Counterfeit Sale Of Late Journalist Ravi Belagere's Novel
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 4) dismissed a plea moved by Amazon Seller Services Private Limited challenging an FIR lodged against it over alleged sale of pirated copies of late journalist Ravi Belagere's novel, 'Heli Hogu Kaarana', by unauthorised sellers using the platform.Justice M Nagaprasanna while pronouncing the order said, "Dismissed". In May the court had stayed...
Discharge Plea Can Be Filed Without Obtaining Bail; Accused Can Seek Exemption From Appearance U/S 355 BNSS: Allahabad High Court
HC says an accused can seek discharge without first seeking bail and apply for exemption from personal appearance on cogent grounds.
Karnataka High Court Quashes BJP's Defamation Case Against Former CM Siddaramaiah Over 'Corruption Rate Card' Ads
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 4) quashed a criminal defamation case filed against former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, by the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party.Last year the high court had stayed the proceedings.Justice M Nagaprasanna while pronouncing the order said, "allowed, quashed". On July 4, the court stayed the trial court proceedings against Deputy Chief Minister...
'Star Teachers' Remark: Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, Khan Sir Arrive At Settlement Before Delhi High Court
Settlement with 4 PM News failed and Court directed the parties to undertake one more round of mediation.
Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL To Permit Calculators In CBSE Class XII Accountancy, Maths Exams
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking permission for students appearing in the CBSE Class XII board examinations to use basic, non-programmable calculators in Accountancy and Mathematics.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma sought response of Union Government, CBSE, National...
