High Courts
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva Sworn In As MP High Court Chief Justice
Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva on Thursday (July 17), took oath as the 29th Chief Justice of the MP High Court at Raj Bhawan. Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda administered the oath.Born on December 26, 1964 in Delhi, Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva completed his schooling from Delhi Public School and graduated in commerce in 1982. He earned...
After High Court Rap, Delhi Police Assures Production Of Case Diaries By All Investigating Officers
After Delhi High Court rap, the Delhi Police has assured the Court that henceforth all the investigating officers shall produce the case diaries of the case for judicial examination. This was after Justice Girish Kathpalia, in yet another case, noted that the investigating officer had not brought the original investigation file containing Case Diaries. “Only a photocopy of investigation...
CBI Can't Seek Demand Draft Of Suspected Proceeds Of Crime U/S 91 CrPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that Section 91 of CrPC, which empowers the Police to seek production of 'any document or other thing' desirable for the purposes of investigation, cannot be used to seek a demand draft of the amount suspected to be proceeds of crime.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed,“There are established means and procedures in place to secure/attach the suspected proceeds...
Delhi High Court Imposes ₹20K Costs On Woman For 'Casually' Filing Sexual Assault Case Against Live-In Partner
The Delhi High Court has imposed Rs. 20,000 costs on a woman for filing a sexual assault case against her live-in partner, observing that such a complaint cannot be permitted to be filed in a casual or reckless manner.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that the complainant admitted to having lodged the complaint under some misunderstanding, despite being in a longstanding relationship with...
'Real Efficacy & Integrity Of Judicial System Measured By Public Faith It Enjoys': Justice DK Singh Bids Farewell To Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 16) held a farewell reference to bid adieu to Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, who now proceeds to assume office at the Karnataka High Court. Reflecting on his professional journey during the ceremony, Justice Singh remarked,“Every case and argument added not only to my understanding of law but also of human nature. The real efficacy and credibility of...
Termination Order Questioning Employee's 'Integrity' Carries Stigma, Requires Enquiry: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court held that no order of termination on account of questionable integrity could be passed under Clause 8(iii) and (iv) of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Workers & Workshop Employees Standing Orders, 1965 (“the Orders”) without holding any enquiry.Clause 8(iii) of the Orders laid down that a probationer could be confirmed if he passes the prescribed test...
Gujarat High Court Quashes Criminal Complaint Against Company For Alleged Default Of CSR Obligations
The Gujarat High Court recently quashed a criminal complaint registered against a company claiming default of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations, after noting that the offence alleged–including the penalty–had been decriminalized by Companies (Amendment) Act 2020. Justice JC Doshi in his order referred to Supreme Court's decision in T. Barai v. Henry Ah Hoe and Anr....
High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt On PIL Alleging Traffic Violations By E-Commerce Delivery Riders
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday has sought response of the Central Government and Delhi Government on a public interest litigation alleging traffic violations by e-commerce platform delivery personnel. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi Government's transport department and...
Can't Disturb Admission Process: Rajasthan High Court Rejects Student's Plea For Time To Improve Class 12 Marks Before IIT Counselling
The Rajasthan High Court rejected the petition by a student seeking directions to the National Testing Agency (“NTA”) to provide her additional time to improve her marks in the 12th standard by way of supplementary exams and become eligible for admission to an IIT.She had sought directions to the authorities to provide her adequate opportunity and sufficient time for submitting...
Reservation Under J&K Reservation Act 2004 Must Not Exceed Population Share Of Category: J&K High Court Clarifies
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the percentage of reservation of a community under the J&K Reservation Act must not exceed the population share of that community.The court thus allowed the withdrawal of multiple petitions challenging the vires of various provisions of the J&K Reservation Rules, 2005, after observing that Section 3 of the parent Act was not under...
'Elephants' Right To Quality Life Prevails Over Its Use For Religious Customs': Bombay High Court
In a conflict between the 'right to quality life' of an animal and the right of humans to use the animals, particularly elephants for religious rites, the former must be considered, held the Bombay High Court on Wednesday (July 16) while allowing the transport of an elephant - Mahadevi, from Maharashtra's Kolhapur district to an elephant sanctuary in Gujarat's Jamnagar district. A division...