High Courts
Legal Services Authority Must Provide Reasons For Quantum Of Compensation Decided U/S 357A CrPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the District Legal Services Authority to apply their mind and give reasons while deciding the quantum of compensation to be granted under Section 357A(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.Section 357A contemplates that in cases where the offender is not traced or identified, the victim or his dependents are entitled to compensation under the District...
High Court Restrains Mumbai International Airport From Taking Final Decision On Replacement Of Turkish Firm Celebi's Subsidiary
The Bombay High Court on Monday restrained the Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) from taking a final decision in the bids invited on May 17 to replace Turkey-based Celebi for ground and bridge handling services at city's International airport, till the its (Celebi) challenge to cancellation of security clearance is heard by a regular bench after the summer vacations. Vacation...
Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Bail Plea Of ED Officer Who Was Accused Of Asking For ₹2 Crore Bribe
The Kerala High Court on Monday (May 26) sought State's response on a bail plea filed by an officer who is posted as an Assistant Director with the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Kochi. It is alleged that the officer, through another person, demanded Rs. 2 Crore bribe for letting the complainant in a matter off the case. The plea was listed before Justice G. Girish.The officer in his...
'Something Wrong In Dept': Madras High Court Sets Aside Suspension Of Employees Who Spoke In Media Against TASMAC
The Madras High Court recently set aside the suspension of three employees of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) for speaking in the media about alleged illegalities in TASMAC. Perusing the materials produced to the court, Justice B Pugalendhi commented that there was something wrong with the department. The court further noted that since the department was being run by...
MP High Court Upholds Removal Of Judge Accused Of Abusing, Assaulting Staff Including Women & Making Lawyers Do Sit-Ups
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the termination of services of a judicial officer who was on probation and was found unsuitable for the post, and was also additionally accused of verbally abusing and assaulting court staff including women as well as making bar members do sit-ups for apology.The judicial officer–Civil Judge, Junior Division in M.P. Judicial Services had approached...
Threatening Or Intimidating Female Judge Is Assault On Justice Itself, Must Be Met With Firm Accountability: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Monday said that the act of threatening or intimidating a judge, especially through gender-specific abuse, is an assault on justice itself and must be met with firm accountability.“The female force within the judiciary must never be left feeling helpless or as though they are to be treated at someone else's pleasure,” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said. Refusing to...
'Industrial Building' Not Limited To Manufacturing Units, Can Include IT & Software Offices For Purposes Of Property Tax: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the scope of an 'Industrial Building' cannot be restricted merely to traditional notions of manufacturing involving tangible and physical goods.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav rather held that an 'Industrial Building' encompasses IT sector businesses where non-material inputs such as data, digital content, or intellectual capital are subjected to...
J&K High Court Quashes Rape Case Against Man After Seven-Year Relationship; Says Allegations Emerged Only After Marriage Refusal
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has quashed FIR registered against a man accused of rape and criminal intimidation, citing the delayed complaint and the long-term consensual relationship shared between the parties.The FIR was registered under Sections 376 and 506 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), based on an application filed by the prosecutrix, who claimed that the petitioner had committed...
SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of New Chief Justices In Five High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Judge of the MP High Court ( parent HC : Delhi High Court), as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Delhi High Court Judge, has been recommended as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.Also, Justice Ashutosh Kumar of Patna High Court has been recommended as...
Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Round-Up May 19 - May 25, 2025
Nominal Index:Sanjeev Gupta Vs Central University of Jammu 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 195Sarfaraz Ahmad Vs UT Of J&K 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 196Ravinder Singh & Ors Vs Om Prakash & ors 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 197Tariq Wali Vs Beenish Aijaz 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 198Mohd Maqbool Mir Vs Ghulam Ahmad Pahloo 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 199Ravinder Kumar & Others Vs UT Of J&K 2025 LiveLaw...
Shahabas Murder Case: Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In Fresh Bail Pleas Moved By Juveniles
The Kerala High Court on Monday (May 26) reserved its verdict in the fresh bail pleas moved by juvenile accused, who were allegedly involved in the murder of 15-year-old Shahabas, a class 10 student.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas heard detailed arguments in the matter. The allegation against the juveniles is that the victim succumbed to the attacks by his tuition fellows in Kozhikode....
Centre Notifies Appointment Of 7 Advocates As Judges Of Various High Courts
The Central government on Monday (May 26) notified the appointments of seven advocates, including one woman, as judges of various high courts in the country. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to 'X' regarding these appointments. The post states:"In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India,...