Ensure Competent Officers Are Posted In Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau: Kerala High Court Tells Authorities

The Kerala High Court recently observed that the Director General of Police and the Director of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) must ensure that competent officers are posted in the VACB.Justice A. Badharudeen was considering a petition challenging the vigilance proceedings initiated against two government officials for an alleged case of demand of bribe. The prosecution...

Taxpayer Cannot Be Left At Mercy Of Assessing Officer Who Chooses To Delay Payment Of Genuine Refunds: Allahabad High Court

While dealing with a writ petition for refund of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), the Allahabad High Court has held that when the documents for TDS are provided by the assesee, the Assessing Officer must process the refund and cannot delay payment of refund in genuine cases. The bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Prashant Kumar held “a taxpayer should not be left at...

Induction Of Officer With Vision Deformity In Indian Army May Seriously Prejudice National Security: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that induction of an officer suffering from vision deformity in the Indian Army may be seriously prejudicial to the country's national security.A division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla denied relief to one Uma Maheshwara Sastry Durbaka, who applied for admission to the NDA and Naval Academy Examination (II),...

Adoption In State Of UP Can Take Place Only By Registered Deed, Merely Notarised Adoption Deed Invalid: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that by virtue of the state amendment in Section 17(3) of the Registration Act, 1908, only a registered adoption deed is valid in the State of U.P. Mere notarization of an adoption deed does not make it valid for proving succession, held the Court.The bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Prashant Kumar held“A conjoint reading of the amended Section 16(2)...

Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest : September 2025

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (Guj) 139 to 2025 LiveLaw (Guj) 152NOMINAL INDEXX v/s Y 2025 LiveLaw (Guj) 139Punambhai Ashabhai Waghela v/s Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Guj) 140Yusuf Mehmudkhan Pathan v/s State of Gujarat & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw (Guj) 141Yatin K. Desai (Leuva Patel) v/s Union of India & Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (Guj) 142Gujarat Power Corporation...

Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan Inaugurates Crèche, Day Care Centre At Jharkhand High Court

Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan inaugurated a Crèche / Day Care Centre within the High Court premises on Thursday (October 9) aimed at creating a supportive work environment for members of the judiciary, advocates and staff.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice emphasized the importance of institutional support for working parents, particularly women, noting...

Repeatedly Accusing Spouse Of Infidelity Without Proof, Damaging Reputation Amounts To Cruelty: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that repeatedly accusing a spouse of infidelity without proof and damaging the individual's reputation, coupled with harassment, is extreme form of cruelty. Underscoring that marriage rests upon trust and respect, a division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said:“The cruelty lies not in whether adultery...

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice To ASI, State Govt On PIL Seeking Protection Of Kempegowda Fort From Encroachments

The Karnataka High Court on Friday (October 10) issued notice on a PIL seeking steps for preservation of Kempegowda Fort and moat, which is stated to be a protected, ancient and heritage monument of historical importance under the State Ancient and Historical Monuments And Archaeological Sites and Remains Act.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Poonacha issued notice...

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Installing CCTV Cameras In Panjab University Exam Centres

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought a response from relevant authorities on a petition seeking the installation of CCTV cameras in examination centres at Panjab University.Justice Kuldeep Tiwari while issuing notice to Panjab University listed the matter for November 04 and said "no request for adjournment would be entertained on behalf of either side."Plea filed by Guru Nanak...

Disciplinary Action To Be Taken Against Officers Who Grant Sanction For Constructing Public Buildings On Water Bodies: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has directed the State Government to issue directions/circulars stating that appropriate disciplinary action against any officer who grants sanction for constructing public buildings/institutions on water bodies. The court said that action should be taken to recover the monetary loss that is caused to the State exchequer through such...

Unsuccessful Participating Tenderer Can't Challenge Tender Conditions At Final Stage : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow bench) recently observed that a party which has participated in a tender process and has subsequently been declared unsuccessful cannot be permitted to challenge the tender conditions at a later stage, particularly after the process has substantially advanced. A Bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Prashant Kumar dismissed a writ petition...

Birth Of Daughter From Another Woman Proves Husband's Illicit Relationship; Wife Justified In Living Separately: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the birth of a daughter from another woman clearly depicts that the husband had a relationship with her while still being married to his first wife. The Court held that this conduct compelled the wife to live separately, and therefore, she could not be accused of desertion.Justice Vivek Singh Thakur remarked that: “Birth of a daughter......