Co-Convict Being On Parole No Bar To Furlough: Delhi High Court Orders Release Of Life Convict For Daughter's School Admission

The Delhi High Court has held that the fact that a co-convict is already out on parole cannot be a ground to deny furlough to another convict. It thus directed the release of a life convict to enable him to assist in his daughter's school admission.Justice Manoj Jain passed the order while dealing with a plea filed by a convict serving a life sentence, who had been granted furlough for two...

'Unsigned Employment Contract Can Be Considered For Assessing Notional Income': Bombay High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation

The Bombay High Court has held that an unsigned employment contract can still be considered for determining notional income, provided it is supported by credible evidence on record. The Court observed that such documents cannot be discarded merely on the ground of absence of signature when the surrounding circumstances establish their genuineness.Justice Jitendra Jain was hearing an appeal...

Govt Criticism No Offence; 'Fight' Against Ideology Distinct From Inciting Rebellion: Allahabad HC Refuses FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

Dismissing a plea for FIR against LoP in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged 'Fighting Indian State' remark, the Allahabad High Court today observed that in a parliamentary democracy, criticism of government action or policies is not only permitted but essential.The Court stressed that criticism or ideological difference may not, by itself, constitute an offence, noting that an...

No Deemed Confirmation On Completion Of Probation; Written Order Mandatory Under Model Standing Orders: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that mere completion of the probation period under the Model Standing Orders does not automatically result in deemed confirmation of an employee. The Court clarified that confirmation requires a specific order in writing, and in its absence, no right to permanency accrues.A Division Bench of Justices G.S. Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe was hearing a Letters Patent...

Uttarakhand High Court Directs Stoppage Of Using Heavy Machinery To Mine In Ramganga-Saryu River Area

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the authorities to immediately stop the use of heavy machinery for mining activities in the Ramganga-Saryu river confluence area.A Division Bench of Justices Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Siddhartha Sah was hearing a public interest litigation filed by a resident of Pithoragarh alleging that leaseholders were using heavy machines such as Poclain and JCB...

'Lawrence Of Punjab' Row: High Court Seeks Centre, State's Response On Zee's Plea Alleging "Pre-Publication Restraint On Speech"

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought responses from the Punjab Government and the Union Government on a writ petition filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd challenging communications advising it not to release a documentary titled “Lawrence of Punjab” on its OTT platform, ZEE5.The matter was heard by Justice Jagmohan Bansal, which issued notice on the plea and sought replies...

'Work With Love Or Sit Outside Temple': Orissa High Court Cites Khalil Gibran, Upholds Bank Employee's Removal For Defying Transfer

“And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy,” the Orissa High Court quoted Lebanese-American writer Kahlil Gibran as it denied to grant any relief to a former female bank employee who was removed from service due to unauthorized absence from office upon...

Post-Conviction NDPS Bail Can't Be Granted On Long Incarceration Alone; Twin Conditions U/S 37 Must Be Strictly Met: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in cases where an accused has been convicted of an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 involving commercial quantity of contraband, the stringent conditions laid down in Section 37 of the Act cannot be diluted merely on the ground of long incarceration, and that the recording of satisfaction on the...

Delhi High Court Closes ANI's ₹2 Crore Copyright Infringement Suit Against PTI After Settlement

The Delhi High Court has closed a copyright infringement suit filed by news agency ANI Media Private Limited against Press Trust of India (PTI) alleging that its content was plagiarised by the latter.Justice Jyoti Singh disposed of the suit in light of a Settlement Agreement reached between the parties and allowed ANI to withdraw the matter.In its suit filed in 2024, ANI accused PTI of...

'Administrative Action Must Be Judged On Material Available At Relevant Time; Subsequent Developments Cannot Invalidate It': Patna HC

The Patna High Court has reiterated that the validity of administrative action must be assessed on the basis of materials available at the time of decision, holding that subsequent developments cannot be used to invalidate an otherwise lawful action.A Division Bench of Justice Sudhir Singh and Justice Shailendra Singh was hearing a writ petition challenging the decision of the Departmental...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quarterly Digest: January - March, 2026

Driving Licence Sufficient To Treat Deceased As Skilled Heavy Vehicle Driver; No Interference With MACT Compensation: P&H High CourtTitle: NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. VIMAL KAUR AND ORSCitation: 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 01The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by an insurance company challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims...

Patna High Court Directs State To Comply With SOP Barring Arbitrary Raising Of Road Level, Contractor To Face Penalty For Violation

The Patna High Court has directed all state authorities and construction contractors to adhere to Standard Operating Procedure issued by Road Construction Department which prohibits arbitrary raising of road level without prior approval of the department. In doing so the court said that the concerned contractor deviating from SOP shall face rescission of contract and face penal...