Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Claiming Auto Festival Will Worsen Air Pollution

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL against “Burnout City India” event scheduled to be organized at NSIC Exhibition Ground on January 17, claiming that it will aggravate the existing air pollution. The event is an automotive and lifestyle festival, involving massive vehicles showcase, drift and stunt zones, and music events. A division bench comprising Chief Justice...

Over-Age Candidate Can't Claim Relaxation Due To Delay In Earlier Recruitment: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday (January 14) held that a candidate who had participated in a recruitment process of 2022 cannot seek age relaxation on the grounds that the earlier recruitment process had extended the age limit prescribed under the Rules.The bench of Justice Jai Kumar Pillai observed; "This Court is of further opinion that even if some delay occurred in concluding...

Unnao Rape Victim Moves Delhi High Court For Leading Further Evidence Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Victim of the Unnao rape case moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday with a prayer to lead further evidence against former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the case.The victim's application came for hearing before a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Madhu Jain which listed it for hearing on February...

Employee's Reinstatement On Court Order Doesn't Bar Disciplinary Enquiry For Past Misconduct: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that reinstatement of a government employee after consideration of his/her representation based on a court order was not equivalent to condonation of the misconduct, and it did not take away the State's right to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the employee for the same period. The bench of Justice Anand Sharma clarified that unless a specific order...

Trial Court Can't Order Permanent Injunction In Title Suit Without Granting Recovery Of Possession As Consequential Relief: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday (January 14) quashed a trial court order in a title suit, observing that the court had erred in passing decree of permanent injunction without granting consequential relief of recovery of possession to the plaintiff despite holding that the land was encroached upon by the defendant. The bench of Justice Vivek Jain observed; "Court had already arrived...

'Irresponsible Appeal Filed To Appease Ego': MP High Court Slaps Costs On State In Dowry Death Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed ₹25,000 costs on the State for wasting judicial time by filing an "irresponsible" criminal appeal against acquittal in a dowry death case (Section 304B IPC).The division bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice BP Sharma observed; "...filing of this Criminal Appeal is mere wastage of time of this Court. It reflects that State has irresponsibly...

Reservation Norms Can't Be Introduced Midway To Scrap Completed Selection Process: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has quashed the cancellation of recruitment process for the post of Rehabilitation Workers under the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, which was halted after the State Government flagged non-compliance with reservation norms. The recruitment, which had progressed up to the publication of an approved select list, was cancelled on the grounds that reservations had...

Guardian Can Be Held Liable If Minor Flies Kite Using Chinese Manjha: MP High Court

While hearing a suo motu PIL concerning the illegal sale and use of Chinese Manjha, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Monday (January 12), held that if a minor was found using Chinese Manjha for kite flying, his/her guardian may be held responsible under Section 106(1) of BNS, 2023, for the death caused by negligence.The division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok...

20 Important Judgments Of Orissa High Court-2025

S. 175(3) BNSS | Mandatory For Magistrate To Hear Police Officer On Refusal To Register FIR Before Passing Order For Investigation: Orissa HCCase Title: Swarnalata Jena v. State of Odisha & Ors.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ori) 19The Bench of Justice Gourishankar Satapathy held that before passing order for investigation, it is mandatory for the Magistrate to hear the submissions of the...

Disobedience Of Lawful Order By CISF Personnel Constitutes Misconduct Regardless Of Prior Intimation Of Non‑Compliance : Calcutta HC

A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Justice Madhuresh Prasad and Justice Prasenjit Biswas held that disobedience of a lawful order by a member of a disciplined force like CISF constitutes misconduct regardless of prior intimation of non‑compliance. Background Facts The employee was a Constable with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). She was issued...

Kerala High Court Stays Transfer Of KSEB Lineman Allegedly Based On MLA's Complaint

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (January 14) stayed the transfer of a KSEB lineman, who was ordered to be transferred from Pannikkode (Kozhikode) to Purang (Malappuram) based on a complaint alleged to have been made by Thiruvambady MLA, Linto Joseph.In his plea, the KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) lineman contended that he was transferred from this present station, where he has...

Ensure Formation, Functioning Of Parent Teacher Associations In Private Schools: High Court To Delhi Govt

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government to ensure that parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are formed and functioning in unaided private schools in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Justice For All and sought response of Delhi Government's Directorate of Education. The...