Employer Can't Escape Liability If Employee Is Compelled To Disclose 'Defamatory' Reason For Termination In Job Search: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has interpreted the doctrine of “compelled self-publication” in matters of defamation and has observed that employers cannot evade the liability under defamation law by using confidential correspondence as a shield.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that the the doctrine, though an exception to traditional principles, represents a reasoned and equitable development...

Kerala High Court Stays Case Against CM Pinarayi Vijayan For Allegedly Instigating Political Violence During Nava Kerala Sadas Tour

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 17) stayed criminal proceedings taken against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in alleged case of instigation of political violence during the Nava Kerala Sadas tour in 2023.When the matter was taken up for consideration, Justice V.G. Arun stayed the proceedings before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ernakulam taken against Mr. Vijayan for alleged case...

Orissa High Court Orders ₹1.5 Lakh Compensation To Kin Of Two Labourers Killed In Landslide In 2013

The Orissa High Court has ordered the State to pay compensation amount of rupees one lakh and fifty thousand to the kin of two labourers who died in the year 2013 due to a landslide in the aftermath of a heavy rain in the district of Nayagarh.The Bench of Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra rejected the plea taken by the State that the amount of rainfall was less than what is prescribed under...

After High Court Rap, Delhi Police Assures Production Of Case Diaries By All Investigating Officers

After Delhi High Court rap, the Delhi Police has assured the Court that henceforth all the investigating officers shall produce the case diaries of the case for judicial examination. This was after Justice Girish Kathpalia, in yet another case, noted that the investigating officer had not brought the original investigation file containing Case Diaries. “Only a photocopy of investigation...

Delhi High Court Imposes ₹20K Costs On Woman For 'Casually' Filing Sexual Assault Case Against Live-In Partner

The Delhi High Court has imposed Rs. 20,000 costs on a woman for filing a sexual assault case against her live-in partner, observing that such a complaint cannot be permitted to be filed in a casual or reckless manner.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that the complainant admitted to having lodged the complaint under some misunderstanding, despite being in a longstanding relationship with...

'Real Efficacy & Integrity Of Judicial System Measured By Public Faith It Enjoys': Justice DK Singh Bids Farewell To Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 16) held a farewell reference to bid adieu to Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, who now proceeds to assume office at the Karnataka High Court. Reflecting on his professional journey during the ceremony, Justice Singh remarked,“Every case and argument added not only to my understanding of law but also of human nature. The real efficacy and credibility of...

Termination Order Questioning Employee's 'Integrity' Carries Stigma, Requires Enquiry: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court held that no order of termination on account of questionable integrity could be passed under Clause 8(iii) and (iv) of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Workers & Workshop Employees Standing Orders, 1965 (“the Orders”) without holding any enquiry.Clause 8(iii) of the Orders laid down that a probationer could be confirmed if he passes the prescribed test...

Gujarat High Court Quashes Criminal Complaint Against Company For Alleged Default Of CSR Obligations

The Gujarat High Court recently quashed a criminal complaint registered against a company claiming default of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations, after noting that the offence alleged–including the penalty–had been decriminalized by Companies (Amendment) Act 2020. Justice JC Doshi in his order referred to Supreme Court's decision in T. Barai v. Henry Ah Hoe and Anr....

High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt On PIL Alleging Traffic Violations By E-Commerce Delivery Riders

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday has sought response of the Central Government and Delhi Government on a public interest litigation alleging traffic violations by e-commerce platform delivery personnel. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi Government's transport department and...

Can't Disturb Admission Process: Rajasthan High Court Rejects Student's Plea For Time To Improve Class 12 Marks Before IIT Counselling

The Rajasthan High Court rejected the petition by a student seeking directions to the National Testing Agency (“NTA”) to provide her additional time to improve her marks in the 12th standard by way of supplementary exams and become eligible for admission to an IIT.She had sought directions to the authorities to provide her adequate opportunity and sufficient time for submitting...

State Can't Bar Use Of Automatic Or Electric Light Motor Vehicles For Driving Test : Kerala High Court

The Court quashed several restrictions imposed by the State Transport Commissionerate on driving tests, citing lack of rule-making powers.

Reservation Under J&K Reservation Act 2004 Must Not Exceed Population Share Of Category: J&K High Court Clarifies

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the percentage of reservation of a community under the J&K Reservation Act must not exceed the population share of that community.The court thus allowed the withdrawal of multiple petitions challenging the vires of various provisions of the J&K Reservation Rules, 2005, after observing that Section 3 of the parent Act was not under...