Children Born Out Of Void Marriage Entitled To Inherit Ancestral & Self-Acquired Property Of Hindu Father: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has held that children born out of second/void marriage are also entitled to inherit not only the self-acquired but also the ancestral properties of their father since Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ('HMA') confers legitimacy on children born out of void marriage and the Hindu Successions Act, 1956 ('HSA') gives right to legitimised children to...

Calcutta High Court Allows 'Anjani Putra Sena' To Carry Out 'Shobha Yatra' On Ram Navami, Caps Attendance At 500

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a plea by the Anjani Putra Sena, seeking to carry out a 'Shobha Yatra Utsav' on the occasion of Ram Navami in Kolkata.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh allowed the plea after imposing a slew of conditions on the organisers, including capping the attendance of the rally at 500 and on the timings of the rally.The petitioner, 'Anjani Putra Sena' is a trust under the...

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...

'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...

'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...

Child Often Becomes Unintended Victim In Parents' Custody Battle, Court Must Be Cautious In Assessing Claims Made By Either Parent: Gujarat HC

Quoting Former US Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Wade Horn who said "Children ought not to be victims of the choices adults make for them", the Gujarat High Court rejected a father's plea for child custody under Guardians and Wards Act noting that the custody was earlier decided by family court with consent of parties to remain with the mother. In doing so the court however...