Compensation For Accident Can't Be Denied Merely Because Claimant Was Driving "Jugaad" Vehicle Without Registration: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that merely because the claimant was driving a 'jugaad' vehicle (car without registration), compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be denied without proving his fault.The case dates back to 1993, when Bijender Singh, while driving a car without registration, met with an accident as a U.P Roadways bus collided with his vehicle. Singh's...

Investigators Probing Cases Involving Public Funds Must Not Reveal Details Of Probe Unless Needed, Unsubstantiated Claims Can Damage Reputations: AP HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that an Investigating Officer (IO), who is tasked with investigating matters involving public funds, should ensure that investigation details are not disclosed unless such disclosure is necessary for an investigation or for public interest at large.Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao held, “This court views that while the investigation agency claims to...

Chief Commissioner's Recommendation To Prevent Deprivation Of PwD Rights Binding On Authority Except When Valid Reasons Exist: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that a recommendation or interim recommendation of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) under Section 76 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 is binding on the concerned authority, unless such recommendation cannot be acted upon by the authority due a valid reason such as administrative exigencies.A division bench of...

'Most Players Are Teenagers, Want To Protect This Vulnerable Class': State Tells Madras HC In Online Gaming Companies' Plea Against Night Ban

While opposing a plea online by gaming companies against State government's regulations on online gaming, the Tamil Nadu government told the Madras High Court on Friday (April 4) that the State has a parental right over its people and was duty bound to take care of the health of its people.It further submitted that most of the players were teenagers between 14-16 years and hence it wanted...

"No Evidence Of Illegal Activities": J&K High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Exploitation Of Women, Illegal Acts At Adhyatmik Vishva Vidyalaya

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging illegal activities, including exploitation and confinement of women, at the centres of Adhyatmik Vishva Vidyalaya run by spiritual leader Virender Dev Dikshit.The bench, comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice M A Chowdhary concluded that the petition lacked merit after a...

'Calcutta Bar Bodies Have Right To Express Dissent, I Don't Carry Anything In My Heart': Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma Bids Farewell To Delhi HC

While bidding farewell to the Delhi High Court on Friday on his transfer to Calcutta High Court, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said that the bar associations in Calcutta have the right to express their dissent and that he does not carry anything in his heart.“I respect the dissent shown by the bar associations of Kolkata. They have their right to express their dissent, and I duly respect and...

Works Contract For Track Doubling & Infrastructure Under RVNL Is Liable To 12% GST: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court stated that the works contract for track doubling and infrastructure under RVNL is liable to 12% GST. Justice Mohammed Shaffiq stated that “it may be relevant to keep in mind that while exemption notifications must be strictly construed, it certainly would not mean that the scope of the exemption notification can be curtailed by importing conditions or giving...

PMLA | Not Mandatory For Court To Conclude That Accused Is Innocent Before Granting Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that for the purpose of granting bail to an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), it is not a mandatory requirement that the Court must arrive at a finding that the petitioner had not committed any offence under the PMLA.Justice N.S. Shekhawat said, "Therefore, this Court has no hesitation to hold that the restrictions,...

PSC Has No Locus To Defend Selection Process When Candidate Whose Appointment Was Set Aside By CAT Chose Not To Agitate Matter: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismissed a review petition filed by the J&K Public Service Commission, holding that a constitutional body had no locus standi in defending a selection which was set aside by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), considering the fact that the candidate whose appointment was set aside had not bothered to agitate the issue.Respondent No. 4 was...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of 8 Judicial Officers As Allahabad HC Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium on April 2 resolved to recommend the names of eight judicial officers to be appointed as the judges of the Allahabad High Court. They are: 1. Shri Jitendra Kumar Sinha, 2. Shri Abdul Shahid, 3. Shri Anil Kumar-X, 4. Shri Tej Pratap Tiwari, 5. Shri Sandeep Jain, 6. Shri Avnish Saxena, 7. Shri Madan Pal Singh, and 8. Shri Harvir Singh.Click here to read the...

'Did Anyone Apply Their Mind'? Karnataka HC Asks NLSIU On Reservation For Transgender Persons; 'Executive Council Considering,' Says Varsity

While hearing NLSIU's plea challenging a single judge's order directing it to give 0.5% reservation to transgender persons with fee waiver, the Karnataka High Court on Friday orally asked if the varsity is considering whether it must "in principle" give reservation to transgender candidates in admission to courses. The varsity responded by stating that its executive council is looking into...

Delhi HC Grants Part Relief To BJP's Shazia Ilmi In Defamation Case Against Rajdeep Sardesai But Imposes Cost On Her For Suppressing Tweets

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted partial relief to BJP leader Shazia Ilmi in her defamation case against journalist Rajdeep Sardesai over a video posted by him on 'X' alleging that she abused a video journalist of India Today during a televised debate.Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora however imposed Rs. 25,000 costs on Ilmi for willfully suppressing two tweets made by her, forming part...