AAP MLA Amantullah Khan Moves Delhi High Court Against Batla House Demolitions; Hearing On June 11

The Delhi High Court yesterday considered a PIL filed by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan against the demolition action proposed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at Khasra No. 279 in city's Batla House area.A division bench comprising Justice Girish Kathpalia and Justice Tejas Karia listed the matter for hearing on June 11 but did not pass any interim order as the case was received...

Mere Knowledge Of Offender's Whereabouts Isn't 'Harbouring' Unless Accused Has Helped Him Evade Apprehension: P&H High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that mere knowledge of the whereabout of the offender is not sufficient to attract office of "Harbouring Offender" without prove that the accused helped him (offender) to save from arrest.The observation was made while quashing an FIR lodged under Section 212 IPC (Harbouring offender) and Section 216 IPC (Harbouring offender who has escaped...

State's Delay In Creating Posts, Can't Deny Regularization Rights To Contractual Employees: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that State's delay in creating posts, can't defeat the contractual employees right to regularization once they fulfill the prescribed period of service under the State's regularization policy.Justice Satyen Vaidya: “Thus, had the posts been created within reasonable time, the petitioners would have been eligible for regularization even in terms of...

'Politically Instigated Litigation': CM Pinarayi Vijayan Tells Kerala High Court In Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into CMRL Case

While opposing a plea seeking CBI investigation into the affairs between CMRL and himself, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that there is no compelling reason to direct CBI investigation and that the PIL is not maintainable.Mr. Vijayan was arrayed as the 15th Respondent in the PIL. His daughter, Veena Thaikkandiyil, who is also the director of Exalogic Solutions Pvt. Ltd....

[Recruitment Scam] Calcutta High Court Questions State Over 'Allowance' Being Paid To School Staff Whose Appointments Were Cancelled By SC

The Calcutta High Court on Monday questioned the state government over its decision to continue paying group C and D staffers an "allowance" after their appointments were cancelled by the Supreme Court due to being allegedly tainted by the recruitment scam in West Bengal.Justice Amrita Sinha was hearing a plea by the unsuccessful candidates challenging the decision to pay such an allowance to...

'Language Holds Deep Cultural Significance': Kerala High Court Defers Govt Order Mandating Hindi As Third Language In Lakshwadweep Schools

The Kerala High Court on Monday (9th June) deferred the implementation of the order mandating Hindi as the 3rd Language in the schools of Lakshadweep. The government order had the effect of depriving the students from choosing Arabic/ Mahal as the 3rd language which were the options available to them till now.“..a language holds deep cultural signigicance, and any changes could have...

Police Carve Larger-Than-Life Image But Show Apathy In Abduction Cases: Allahabad High Court

In a strongly worded order passed last week, the Allahabad High Court observed that while police officials often carve out a larger-than-life image for themselves, they shield themselves from receiving and addressing public grievances. A bench comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Anil Kumar-X further noted that the police generally exhibit apathy in abduction/kidnapping cases,...

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up : June 2 To June 8, 2025

NOMINAL INDEX M/s Patanjali Ayurved limited v. Union of India and Others 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 205 Anwar Dhebar vs. State Of Up And 2 Others 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 206 Angad Soni v. Arpita Yadav 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 207 Sachin Sirohi And Another vs. State of U.P. 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 208 Shailendra Kumar Rai v. State Of Uttar Pradesh And 3 Others 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 209 Savita Devi @...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Receives Suicide Bomb Threat, Turns Out To Be Hoax

The Himachal Pradesh High Court today received a threat about the possible presence of suicide attackers with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the Court premises. In response to the potential threat, the premises were promptly evacuated to ensure the safety of court staff and lawyers. Following the evacuation, the Shimla police, accompanied by a bomb disposal squad, carried out...

Madras High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Chief Secretaries Working Since 2023 For Non-Compliance

The Madras High Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against all officers who have worked as Chief Secretaries for Government of Tamil Nadu from 19th September 2023 till date for failing to comply with an earlier order of the court. Justice Battu Devanand expressed deep anguish and displeasure in the manner in which the Chief Secretary had been disrespecting the orders of...

Madras High Court Orders Actor Vishal To Pay Rs. 30 Crore To Lyca Productions, Says His Conduct Has Been Evasive

The Madras High Court has directed Actor Vishal to pay Rs. 30 Crore due to entertainment company Lyca Productions. Decreeing a suit filed by Lyca, Justice PT Asha also remarked that Vishal's conduct had been evasive from the beginning of the suit. Thus, the court noted that it was a case where cost could be imposed on Vishal. “Despite the legal notice and reminder letters...

Madras High Court Registrar General Receives Mail With Bomb Blast Threat

The Registrar General of the Madras High Court, on Monday received a mail threatening of bomb blasts in the high court premises, CBI court premises and the residence of Opposition Leader Edappadi Palaniswami. It has been informed that the bomb squad is thoroughly scouring the premises. The mail further threatened of suicide bombing using IEDs and gave the authorities time till 6:45 pm to...