High Courts
Madras High Court Directs MEITY To Remove Teaser Of “Bad Girl” Film From YouTube Citing Obscenity, Says May Affect Childrens' Minds
The Madras High Court has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to remove the teaser of “Bad Girl” movie from YouTube after noting that the content disclosed exploitation of children and depicted them in a sexual manner. Justice P Dhanabal on going through the content, opined that it could affect the minds of teenage children who will be able to...
Youths Block Highway To Perform Stunts & Make Reels: Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Chief Secretary To File Personal Affidavit
The Chhattisgarh High Court has expressed deep concern over a recent incident involving youths of affluent background parking their cars in the middle of national highway to perform stunts and record reels.While hearing a suo moto public interest litigation, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru observed –“Time and again, such incidents of mischief...
Uttarakhand High Court Stays Vaccinologist's Conviction In Abetment Of Suicide Case Citing 'Greater Issue Of Public Health'
The Uttarakhand High Court has recently suspended/stayed the order of conviction as well as execution of sentence against a Vaccine Scientist held guilty by the trial Court for abatement of suicide of his wife.While accepting the argument that stay of conviction is in the interest of larger public health, the Bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani observed –“What is stated in the instant case...
Orissa High Court Upholds Eviction Of Dargah's Toilets, Says Public Utility Can't Justify Unauthorised Use Of Govt Land
The Orissa High Court has upheld an eviction order passed against a sanitation facility belonging to a Dargah on the ground that it was built upon a public land and has been in illegal existence for over four decades.The Bench of Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi held that unauthorised use of public premises cannot be passed off as legal action merely because it serves public...
No Parity In Promotion Can Be Claimed Across Bifurcated Divisions Maintaining Separate Seniority Lists : Madras HC
The Madras High Court bench comprising Justice A.D. Maria Clete held that a stale claim for retrospective promotion cannot be revived by a delayed representation after retirement. Further, no parity in promotion can be claimed across divisions following bifurcation into separate administrative divisions with distinct seniority lists. Background Facts The petitioner was appointed as...
Karnataka High Court Issues Notice To Centre, NHAI On PIL Against 'Illegal' Toll Collection At Nagasandra In Bengaluru North
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union of India and National Highways Authority of India, on a PIL seeking a direction to restrain them from "illegally" collecting toll at Nagasandra. A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi issued the notice on the petition filed by Advocate A V Amarnathan and posted the matter for hearing...
Bombay High Court Directs GST Council To Develop Mechanism For Cross-State ITC Transfer In Mergers/Amalgamations
The Bombay High Court has directed the GST Council and GST Network to develop a mechanism for cross-state ITC transfer in Mergers/amalgamations. Justices Bharati Dangre and Nivedita P. Mehta permitted the IGST and CGST amount lying in the electronic credit ledger of the Transferor Company to be transferred to the Petitioner Company by physical mode for the time being, subject to...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Judicial Officers As Delhi High Court Judges
The Union Government has notified the appointment of three judicial officers as the judges of the Delhi High Court. The judicial officers are:- Mr. Vinod Kumar- Ms. Shail Jain- Ms. Madhu JainThe announcement has been made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in a post made on X (formerly Twitter) today. With their appointment, the strength of judges at the Delhi High Court will rise to 43....
Centre Notifies Elevation Of Six Advocates, One Judicial Officer To Rajasthan High Court Bench
Central government on Tuesday (July 22) notified the elevation of six Advocates and one judicial officer to the bench of Rajasthan High Court.Taking to his X handle, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment of Advocate Sandeep Taneja as a permanent Judge of the Rajasthan High Court.Further, the following Advocates have been appointed as Additional Judges:1. Baljinder...
Courts Must Be Cautious In Transfer Pleas Alleging Judicial Bias, Reckless Claims Erode Public Faith: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that transfer of a case– particularly where it is sought by making allegations against a Presiding Officer, is a "serious matter" and the same cannot be allowed merely on a suspicion that a party will not get justice.In this regard, Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha explained,“Mere suspicion by the party that he will not get justice would not justify...
UAPA | 'Prolonged Detention Can't Outweigh National Security': Chhattisgarh High Court Refuses Bail In IED Blast Case
The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected an appeal against rejection of bail by Special Judge (NIA), Raipur to three persons allegedly involved in attacking security force with IED blast which killed an ITBP Constable.While denying relief to the appellants, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru held that prolonged detention or socio-economic hardship...
Stamp Duty Determined Based On Market Rate At Time Of Execution Of Sale Deed, Not When Agreement To Sell Was Executed: P&H High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that for the purpose of determining the stamp duty payable on a sale deed, it is the market value of the property at the time of execution of the sale deed—and not the agreement to sell—which is relevant. Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Rohit Kapoor said, "For the purpose of determining the amount of stamp duty on conveyance deed/...