“Private Agenda”: Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Release Of Sanctioned Amount Of ₹20 Lakh For 'Malhar Mahotsav'

The Chhattisgarh High Court, by an order dated 2.04.2025, has dismissed a PIL filed by the President of Bilaspur Lokhit Sanskritik Seva Samiti, Malhar, praying before the Court to direct the state authorities to release a sanctioned amount of Rs.20 lakh for the smooth organisation of Malhar Mahotsav, which had not been organised for the past six years due to financial constraints.In this...

“Temple Festivals Are Expressions Of A Community's Joy”: Kerala High Court Remarks In Plea Over Alleged Disruptions During 2024 Thrissur Pooram

The Kerala High Court bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Viju Abraham has remarked that while worship of deities may be an individual's religious or spiritual need, temple festivals are the expression of a community's joy.The Court was hearing the state's submissions regarding it's investigation into the alleged disruptions caused during last year's Thrissur Pooram.“The worship...

Temporary Teachers Can Challenge Termination Under Non-Govt Educational Institutions Act, Removal Without Reasons Is Wrong: Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court has held that appeal under Section 19 of the Rajasthan Non-Government Educational Institutions Act, 1989 is maintainable even in matters of termination of temporary employees since the mandate under Section 18 of the Act had to followed even in case of regular as well as temporary employees.Section 18 of the Act provides the procedure to remove, dismiss or reduce...

Unless Serious Allegations Of Fraud Are Established, Parties Cannot Be Denied Reference To Arbitration U/S 8 Of A&C Act: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court bench of Justice N. J. Jamadar has held that the dispute cannot be refused referral to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) based solely on mere allegations of fraud simpliciter, unless serious allegations of fraud that go to the root of the partnership deed containing the arbitration clause are...

Delay In Settling Medical Insurance Claim Can Be Grounds For Seeking Compensation, But Does Not Amount To Criminal Offence: Delhi HC

While expressing sympathy for patients who face delays in settling medical insurance claims, the Delhi High Court has observed that delayed procedures for settling claims may be a ground for seeking compensation for mental harassment, but does not amount to a criminal offence.“… it would be pertinent to record that such incidents of alleged harassment felt by the patients in settling...

Restricting Tender Participation To NCR-Based Pellet Manufacturers To Curb Stubble Burning, Pollution Not Arbitrary: Allahabad HC

On Friday, the Allahabad High Court observed that the condition restricting tender participation to pellet manufacturers in and around the National Capital Region (NCR) aims to reduce stubble burning by farmers, which is a major cause of air pollution in the area. The Court held that this tender condition is neither 'arbitrary' nor 'discriminatory', but framed in the larger public interest....

Allahabad HC Allows RMLNLU Students Rusticated Over 'Misbehaviour' At Fresher's Party To Take Semester Exams

Granting relief to three students of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU), rusticated/expelled earlier this month over their alleged act of misbehaviour with teachers during a fresher's party, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday allowed them to appear in their forthcoming semester examinations. A bench of Justice Jaspreet Singh observed that a prima facie...

Although Injunction Against Invocation Of Guarantee Cannot Be Granted, Court Can Grant Interim Protection If Prima Facie Case Is Established: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has held that although an injunction against the invocation of a bank guarantee cannot normally be granted, if the petitioner establishes a prima facie case, the court should not hesitate to grant interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act). Brief Facts: Gallant Equipment...

Lowest Vacancies, Highest Disposal Rates: Kerala Ranked Number 1 In Judiciary By India Justice Report 2025

India Justice Report (IJR) which is a collaborative effort of DAKSH, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Common Cause, Centre For Social Justice, Vidhi Centre For Legal Policy and TISS-Prayas has ranked Kerala at No. 1 in Judiciary among the large and mid-sized states. The report aims to rank the capacity of formal justice system operating in the states using the government's own...

UP Revenue Code | Co-Bhumidhar Can Seek Land Use Change For Own Share Only After Legal Division Of Joint Holding: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has recently observed that a non-agricultural land use declaration under Section 80(1) or 80(2) of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, does not imply that the land has been partitioned among co-bhumidhars. Interpreting Section 80 (4) of the Code, a bench of Justice Dr. Yogendra Kumar Srivastava and Justice Shekhar B. Saraf clarified that if one of...

Karnataka HC Orders CBI Probe Into Ex-Zilla Panchayat President's Murder, Slams Police Agency Over Shoddy Investigation

The Karnataka High Court recently directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a de-novo investigation into the murder of M. Srinivas, a former President of Zilla Panchayat, Kolar District.Justice M Nagaprasanna was of the view that the local police conducted the investigation "recklessly". He noted that, considering the magnitude of the case and the way in which...

Retesting Prohibited Under NDPS Act Unless In Exceptional Circumstances, Request Must Be Made Within 15 Days Of FSL Report: Rajasthan HC

Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that retesting or resampling in drugs cases is generally prohibited under NDPS Act, and it cannot be allowed in a routine manner. It could be ordered only in exceptional circumstances by the Trial Court after providing specific reasons and establishing reasonable grounds for such direction.The bench of Justice Farjand Ali advised the DGP, Rajasthan to...