Tirupati Laddu Case | CBI Director Violated SC Order, Nominated IO Who Wasn't Member Of SIT To Conduct Probe: AP High Court

In a case concerning allegations on use of adulterated ghee for preparing laddus offered as prasadam at Tirumala Tirupati Temple, the Andhra Pradesh High Court said that CBI Director overreached Supreme Court's directions by nominating an officer as IO to conduct the probe who was not part of the SIT constituted under the apex court's directions. Justice Harinath N in his order noted that SIT...

'Drop-In Fuel' Akin To Petroleum & An Essential Commodity, Centre's 2005 Order Regulating Retail Sale Will Apply: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has observed that drop-in bio fuels fall under the definition of petroleum and petroleum products, and would classify as essential commodities and would be subject to application of Central Government's Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005. The Control Order empowered the Central Government...

'Violent, Repeated Sexual Abuse': Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Minor's Rape & Murder

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of raping and murdering a minor girl in 2018, noting that the post-mortem report provided "clear medical evidence" which revealed that it was a case of "violent and repeated sexual abuse" of the victim.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that prima facie, the strength of the material, including forensic, electronic, medical, and...

Ex-Govt Advocate Facing Threats From Anti-Nationals Is Entitled To Protection: J&K High Court Orders Security Based On Threat Assessment

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the security authorities to assess the threat perception of a former Government Advocate and provide adequate security as per rules, observing that the right to life includes the right to live free from threat.A bench of Justice Mohd. Yousuf Wani disposed of a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, noting that the petitioner,...

[DV Act] Magistrate Has Power To Drop Proceedings Or Revoke Interim Orders If No Case Is Made Out: J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High court held that a Magistrate is empowered to drop proceedings or revoke interim orders issued under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) if, upon hearing the respondent and examining the record, it is found that no case is made out.A bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar, while disposing of a petition challenging DV...

Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt If Action Proposed Against Books By Self-Styled Godman Rampal Allegedly Targeting Hindu Deities

The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh Government on whether it proposes to take any action on a representation filed before it seeking forfeiture of books, pamphlets, and other literature allegedly published at the instance of self-styled godman Sant Rampal Maharaj, which purportedly contain indecent portrayals of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. A Bench...

Delhi High Court Restrains Disclosure Of Confidential Information Of Axis Max Life Insurance Customers On Dark Web, Online Platforms

The Delhi High Court has restrained disclosure or transmission of confidential personal information of Axis Max Life Insurance customers on online platforms and dark web. Justice Saurabh Banerjee passed the interim order in the suit filed by Axis Max Life Insurance Limited against an unknown entity(s) threatening that the confidential and sensitive personal data of its 20 lakh customers will...

Orissa HC Dismisses Govt's Challenge Against Grant Of Compensation To Retired Postal Assistant Who Was Handicapped In Parcel Bomb Blast

The Orissa High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging grant of capitalised value of disability pension/compensation to a retired postal employee who lost his limbs and suffered 75% disability due to a parcel bomb blast while on duty.While expressing disinclination to entertain the writ petition, the Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra held...

Party Can't Evade Two-Tier Arbitration By Questioning Authority Of Appellate Tribunal To Dismiss Appeal On Grounds Of Limitation: Madras HC

The Madras High Court bench of Justice Abdul Quddhose has held that once the petitioner chooses to file the appeal instead of directly approaching the Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, the petitioner cannot wriggle out of the two-tier arbitration, by stating that they were not given an opportunity by the Appellate Tribunal to prosecute the appeal on grounds of...

'Scant Regard For Liberty': High Court Raps Delhi Police Over Non-Appearance Of IOs, Calls For 'Serious Efforts' To Streamline System

The Delhi High Court has rapped the Delhi Police over non-appearance and unpreparedness of its investigating officers, calling it “scant regard for liberty” in their eyes.While dealing with an anticipatory bail plea filed in a cheating case, Justice Girish Kathpalia expressed shocked over the fact that despite repeated directions, neither the IO nor the SHO had appeared.While the...

Madras High Court Half Yearly Digest: January - June 2025

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Delhi Govt Should Decide On Approved Enhancement Of Monthly Remuneration For Law Researchers Expeditiously: High Court

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking to enhance the monthly remuneration of its law researchers from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 80,000 along with arrears.A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Ranjeesh Kumar Gupta said that prima facie, the Delhi Government ought to consider the approved enhancement for the LRs by the Court and take a decision in an...