High Courts
State Can Clarify 'Equivalence Of Qualification' For Recruitment Even After Commencement Of Selection Process: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that the State Government is competent to clarify its position regarding 'equivalence of qualification' for recruitment to a post, even after commencement of selection process.While dealing with the issue of status of the qualification of Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application ('PGDCA') issued by Ewing Christian College, Allahabad which is an...
Keeping Unlicensed Medicines On Clinic Rack Amounts To “Offer For Sale”, Violates S.27 Of Drugs & Cosmetics Act: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that stocking allopathic medicines without a valid license and keeping them on the racks of the clinic amounted to an “offer for sale” under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and violates section 27 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which prescribes punishment for selling drugs without a valid license.Rejecting the contention of the accused that...
'No Summons, Complete Non-Application Of Mind By ED': Wife Of Congress MLA Arrested In Illegal Betting Case To Karnataka High Court
The wife of the Congress MLA KC Veerendra arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an illegal betting case told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (September 10) that the grounds of arrest showed complete non-application of mind by the central agency and not one summons was issued to him before arrest. Senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted before Justice MI Arun,"I am elected Member...
Madras High Court Rejects PIL Seeking ECI's Response To Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter List Manipulation' Claim; Slaps Fine
The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation asking the Election Commission of India to clarify its position regarding the allegations raised by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, regarding large-scale voter list manipulation in the 2024 General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan noted...
Universities Must Guard Education, Not Be Derailed By Political Considerations : Kerala High Court In Kerala University Case
The Kerala High Court has observed that Universities are meant to safeguard the higher education system and thus, they should be guided only by academic considerations and should not allow their functioning to be disrupted by political or other extraneous considerations.Justice T.R. Ravi, while dismissing a writ petition filed by Kerala University Registrar Prof. Dr. K.S. Anilkumar against...
Students' Education Affected: Allahabad High Court Flags Poor Telecom Network In Indo-Nepal Border Areas; Seeks Corrective Measures
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Monday raised serious concern over the absence of proper telecom facilities in Bahraich's Chakujot village and adjoining Indo-Nepal border areas. The court observed that poor connectivity is affecting students' education and forcing them to rely on Nepalese mobile networks, which also poses a security threat. Thus, a bench of Justice...
MP High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Continuous Reservation To SC Community For Municipal Council President Post Since 1999
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently issued notice on a petition challenging the continuous reservation granted to Scheduled Caste (SC) category for election to the post of President of Banmor Nagar Parishad since 1999.The plea states that Banmor was declared a Nagar Parishad in 1999, and the first election for the post of President and ward members was conducted the same year. From...
NBEMS Can't Withhold Medical Degree Over Short-Attendance During Training If Hospital Grants Completion Certificate: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court granted relief to a candidate who despite completing the 2-year course of DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology and after obtaining certificate of training completion from the hospital in 2021, was denied Provisional Pass Certificate, Attempt Certificate and final degree of DNB by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. While rejecting the argument by the...
'Houses Getting Submerged With Water': MP High Court Expresses Concern At PWD Raising Level Of City Roads, Seeks State's Stand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday (September 9) issued notice on a PIL alleging gross irregularities and corruption in construction of Maihar Main Road in Maihar city. The petition alleges that the Public Works Department, along with the local contractor, was merely laying material over the already existing road without proper base work, thereby raising the height of the road by about...
'Nation's Wealth Measured By Care For Elderly': Karnataka HC Suggests Increase In ₹10K Cap On Maintenance Under Senior Citizens Act
The Karnataka High Court has recommended to the Union Government to revisit Section 9 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which prescribes a ceiling of Rs 10,000 which can be ordered to be paid as maintenance to senior citizens by the Tribunal.Justice M Nagaprasanna said “This Court deems it fit to recommend, with earnestness that the Union revisit Section...
Allahabad High Court Seeks Stand Of UOI & UP Govt On Holding Of Caste-Based Rallies By Political Parties
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) last week directed the Union of India and the Uttar Pradesh government to file their response to a 2013 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea, specifically indicating their stand regarding the holding of caste-based rallies by political parties. A bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive Shukla passed this order on a PIL plea filed...
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, UPSC's Stand On Plea To Reserve 1% Seats In Combined Medical Services Exam For Visually Impaired Candidates
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea seeking reservation of 1% seats for blind and low vision candidates in the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) as per the mandate of section 34(1)(a) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought response of Union Public...