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......

Karnataka High Court Grants Bail To Followers Of Actor Darshan Booked For Harassing Actress Ramya On Instagram

The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to five persons who are stated to be followers of actor Darshan, arrested for allegedly sending sexually coloured remarks, offensive and threatening messages to former MP and actress Ramya on Instagram. The court further granted anticipatory bail to one Vikas B A. The actress on July 28, had filed a complaint giving details of 43 accounts from which...

Allahabad High Court Alters Husband's S. 307 IPC Conviction To 324 & Then 'Acquits' Him Based On Compromise With Wife

The Allahabad High Court recently 'altered' a husband's conviction under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder) to Section 324 IPC (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means) and then 'acquitted' him after recording that he and victim-wife had reconciled and were living together as husband and wife since 1988 and had raised two children. With this, a bench of Justice Madan Pal...

Madras High Court Directs State To Constitute TN Heritage Commission Within 4 Weeks, Restrains Construction In Tiruvannamalai Temple

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission, as per the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, within four weeks. “In that view of the matter, there shall be a direction to the State of Tamil Nadu, that is the Secretary to the Government, Tourism, Culture and Endowments Department, that is the first respondent herein, to...

Indore Truck Rampage: MP High Court Asks State About Road Safety & Traffic Regulation Measures Adopted After SC Directions

Taking note of Supreme Court's comprehensive directions regarding road safety and traffic regulation, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday (October 10) directed the State Government to file an affidavit listing what measures are being taken to comply with the apex court's order. The court passed the order while hearing a suo-motu plea initiated regarding an incident where reportedly a...

Strangers Can Be Proceeded Against For Breach Of Injunction Under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the scope of Order 39 Rule 2-A of the Code of Civil Procedure,1908, which lays down consequences for disobeying an injunction or breaching the terms, is not confined to the parties in the suit. The provision applies to any person who has violated the order of the court.Justice Ajay Mohan Goel remarked that: "In case of disobedience or breach of...