Gujarat High Court
Vadodara Boat Capsize Tragedy: High Court Pulls Up Municipal Corporation For Safety Lapses
On Monday, the Gujarat High Court issued a directive in the Vadodara boat capsize tragedy stating that it will request a personal affidavit from the Commissioner of Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) regarding the incident at Harni lake, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 students and two teachers from a school earlier this month.The court had previously taken suo motu cognizance of...
'We Don't Trust You': Gujarat HC To Rape Convict Narayan Sai Who Sought Interim Bail To Look After Ailing Father Asaram; Plea Withdrawn
Rape convict Narayan Sai, son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, today withdrew a plea seeking 20 days of interim bail to look after his ailing father, after the Gujarat High Court expressed its disinclination to allow his plea saying that his prayer wasn't backed by sufficient medical documents. “Looking at your history, we don't trust you. The court had (earlier) imposed Rs. 1 lakh...
75th Republic Day Celebrations Marked By Welfare Initiatives And Infrastructure Inaugurations At Gujarat High Court
The 75th Republic Day was commemorated at the Gujarat High Court with a series of events highlighting development, welfare initiatives, and the customary flag unfurling ceremony in the court's lawns.Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, alongside fellow Judges of the High Court, commenced the day with the flag unfurling and a salutation ceremony. Following this, a Medical Checkup Camp was inaugurated...
Rasna vs Rasanand : Gujarat High Court To Decide Maintainability Of LPA In Trademark Dispute
A trademark dispute between two prominent beverage brands, Rasna, owned by Rasna Private Limited, and Rasanand, a brand under Patson Foods (India) Pvt Ltd, has escalated to the Gujarat High Court.A division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee has directed Piruz Khambatta, Chairman of Rasna Private Limited, to submit the registration certificate of its...
High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Vadodara's Boat Capsize Tragedy, Calls For State's Action Taken Report By Jan 29
The Gujarat High Court on Friday took suo moto cognizance of the January 18 boat capsize incident in the Vadodara district. The incident resulted in the loss of 16 lives, including 12 children and two teachers who were on a picnic.A bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee called for an action taken report on the matter from the Secretary, Home Department, State...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of Advocate As Gujarat High Court Judge After SC Collegium Acts On DoJ's Reference
The President of India has approved the appointment of Advocate Pranav Shailesh Trivedi as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court."In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Pranav Shailesh Trivedi, Advocate as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court", tweeted Union Law Minister Arjun...
Vadodara Boat Capsize Incident | 'Most Tragic, Recklessness Can't Be Tolerated', Says Gujarat High Court
Taking note of the January 18 Vadodara boat capsize incident, which killed 16 people, the Gujarat High Court on Friday observed that 'this type of recklessness cannot be tolerated'. At least 12 children and two teachers, who were on a picnic, drowned in the incident after a boat overturned in Harni Lake of Vadodara. The incident caught the attention of a division bench...
Gujarat HC Asks '2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts Case' Convict To Engage A Lawyer For Death Sentence Confirmation Hearing
On Wednesday, the Gujarat High Court issued a directive to the Sabarmati central jail officials to convey one of the 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case to engage a lawyer in the confirmation of the death sentence hearing. The Court added that if the convict isn't able to engage a lawyer, an order may be passed engaging a lawyer on his behalf through...
Gujarat High Court Designates Seven Lawyers As Senior Advocates
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 16 (2) of the Advocates' Act, 1961 read with Rule 19(1) of the High Court of Gujarat-Designation of Senior Advocates Rules, 2018, the Chief Justice and the Judges of the Gujarat High Court in the Full Court Meeting designated seven Advocates as Senior Advocate.The following are the Name of the Designated Senior Advocates: Mayoor Dulerai...
40 Important Judgments Of Gujarat High Court In 2023
LiveLaw reported 204 judgments from the Gujarat High Court in 2023. Here are some important judgments1. Gujarat High Court Backs Centre's Policy Denying Entry In India To Foreigners Convicted For Sexual OffencesCase Title: Dhanraj Rajendra Patel v. Union of IndiaCase Citation: 2023 Livelaw (Guj) 10The Gujarat High Court recently came in support of Centre's policy refusing entry in India...
Dedicated Helpline Number '14449' To Be Allotted For Lodging Complaints Against Police Misconduct: Gujarat Govt Tells High Court
In an affidavit submitted to the Gujarat High Court on Friday, the state government informed the High Court about the initiation of a helpline, numbered 14449, dedicated to registering complaints against police misconduct.Advocate General Kamal Trivedi presented the affidavit, detailing that the helpline would be operational within the next 15 days, complemented by awareness campaigns for...
'Do You Expect Her To Deliver Child In GPSC Office?' Gujarat High Court Raps PSC For Rejecting Pregnant Candidate's Plea To Postpone Interview
In a stern rebuke to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), the Gujarat High Court criticized the commission for its rigid adherence to rules without considering extraordinary circumstances of the lady petitioner.The court's admonition came during the hearing on Friday, in light of the GPSC's refusal to accommodate a pregnant woman's request for an alternative interview date during...