P&H High Court Raps Haryana Commissioner For 'Non-Speaking' Order, Seeks Chief Secy's Response On Training Of Senior Officers

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed concern over the growing trend of non-speaking orders being passed by appellate authorities in Haryana while exercising statutory powers.The Court was hearing a plea challenging the order passed by Commissioner, Hisar Division which was allegedly "non-speaking and cryptic order without giving any reasons."Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri directed...

Deceased Cannot Waive Dependents' Right To Motor Accident Compensation: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a deceased person cannot relinquish the statutory right of his dependents to claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.Justice Vivek Singh Thakur remarked that: “A person can relinquish his personal claim, but not the claim of other family members or dependents by swearing an affidavit or giving undertaking.”The appeal was filed...

Indian Succession Act | Probate Not Required For Hindu Wills Concerning Properties Outside S.57(a)(b) Territories: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that in testamentary succession of a Hindu, if a property does not fall in the territories specified by S. 57 (a) and (b) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, there would be no requirement for obtaining a probate as under S. 213 of the Act.S. 57 of the Indian Succession Act extends the Act's provisions on wills to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains, in a...

Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Death Penalty Imposed In Alleged Honour Killing Case Citing 'Slipshod' Probe

The Gujarat High Court set aside the death penalty of a man convicted and sentenced by the trial court for the alleged honour killing of his own brother and sister-in-law, noting that the prosecution could not prove the case satisfactorily and the investigation was done in a "slipshod" manner. As per the complaint, on the night of 04.08.2017 the complainant, his brother and his sister-in-law...

MP High Court Slams State Over 'Lethargic' Approach In Filing Appeals, Refuses To Condone 400-Days Delay

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the State after refusing to condone a delay of over 400 days, observing that the State was not serious towards the lethargic and hostile attitude of their own officers. The court observed that, despite repeated orders from the court, the department heads had failed to take any action against the erring officers. The division bench...

Decree For Partial Specific Performance Not Permissible When Defendant Retains Undisputed Title Over Entire Property: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has clarified the limits of granting specific performance for part of a contract under Section 12(2) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, stating that a decree for part performance for a lesser extent should not be granted if the defendant holds the entire extent of the property.The Division Bench of Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar delivered the judgment...

Orissa High Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Berhampur SP For Linking Advocate Pitabash Panda's Murder To Pending Election Case

The Orissa High Court on Friday (November 07) ordered personal presence of Dr. Saravana Vivek M., Superintendent of Police (SP), Berhampur after he admitted to have made a press statement linking a pending election petition against the sitting Berhampur MLA to the murder of Member of Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC) Advocate Pitabash Panda.Last week, while hearing an election petition filed by...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response Of Magistrate Who Allegedly Granted Bail To Her Relative

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a response from a Judicial Magistrate (JMIC) Vandana over allegations that she granted bail to an accused who is her close relative.The Court was hearing plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused Reshab Walia by the JMIC Vandana in the case registered under Sections 195A (threatening any person to give false evidence) and Section...

Civic Body Cannot Label Occupant As Trespasser After Seeking Voluntary Vacation On Promise Of Re-Allotment: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a Municipal Corporation can't raise the issue of trespassing by a former occupant, after it had sought vacation of the premises on the promise of re-allotment.Justice Ajay Mohan Goel remarked that: “The respondent–Corporation which got the premises vacated from the petitioner on the promise of the petitioner being put back in possession…...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Gives NHAI 10 Days To Repair Parwanoo–Shimla Highway; Toll Collection To Remain Suspended Till Work Is Complete

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted the State and NHAI a window of 10 days to complete the work of Parwanoo- Shimla Highway, and stated that only if the work is completed, would toll collection be allowed from 12th November, 2025 onwards.The Court issued several directions to ensure timely completion and safe road conditions. It directed the State to assist NHAI in overcoming...

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Stand On Legality Of Pre-2008 Paddy Land Reclamations Under Wetland Act

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (November 5) directed the State Government to file a detailed affidavit clarifying its stand on the legality of paddy land reclamations made prior to the enforcement of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008.The division bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V M issued the direction while hearing a batch of...

Calcutta High Court Directs Resumption Of MGNREGA Work In Bengal Following SC's Dismissal Of Centre's SLP

In a major development for rural workers in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court today directed the immediate resumption of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) across the State.The matter was taken up by the Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. The Bench directed the Government of India and the...