Educational Institute Can't Refuse NOC, Migration Certificate If Student Does Not Wish To Study There: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court recently directed the SAL School of Architecture, Ahmedabad to issue NOC to one of its student of Bachelor of Architecture course who after completion of one academic year at SAL, has taken provisional admission in Nirma University.The single judge bench of Justice Bhargav D. Karia held:“Respondent No.1 (SAL School of Architecture) cannot deny NOC when the petitioner...

Gujarat HC Admits Appeal Against Tapi Court's Order Which Blamed Cow Slaughter For Problems On Earth While Sentencing Man To Life Imprisonment

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday admitted an appeal against Tapi Court's judgment and order sentencing a man to life imprisonment for illegally transporting cows with the presumed intention of slaughter while observing that all the problems of the earth will be solved if cow slaughter is stopped.Admitting the appeal, the bench of Justice SH Vora and Justice SV Pinto raised questions...

Neither IO Nor Public Prosecutor's Office Seriously Followed Plea Against Anticipatory Bail Order: Gujarat High Court Ask State To Take Action

Observing that neither the Investigating Officer nor the Office of the Public Prosecutor seriously followed State's plea challenging the grant of anticipatory bail to an accused, the Gujarat High Court recently directed the Secretary, Home Department and Secretary, Legal Department to take appropriate action The single bench of Justice Umesh A. Trivedi observed:“From the papers, a sorry...

2022 Assembly Polls: Gujarat High Court Summons BJP MLA Jitu Vaghani After AAP Candidate Accuses Him Of Creating "Misinformation" Amongst Voters

The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued summons to Bhavnagar (West) MLA Jitu Vaghani in an election petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raju Solanki alleging distribution of false pamphlets by Vaghani and his supporters in Bhavnagar (West) constituency during December 2022 Assembly elections, to create misinformation the voters. The single judge bench of Justice Rajendra M....

Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Against Nayara Refinery, Says Pollution Control Board Monitoring Emission On Daily Basis

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a PIL against oil refinery Nayara for allegedly emitting hazardous substances and polluting Vadinar Village in Devbhumi Dwarka.The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice A.J. Desai and Justice Biren Vaishnav observed the prayers cannot be accepted without any cogent material produced by the petitioner or the case put forward by the Gujarat Pollution...

Gujarat HC Fines Man For Seeking Girlfriend's Custody From Her Husband [VIDEO-HINDI]

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Gujarat High Court Issues Notice On PIL Against Illegal Salt Mining In Wild Ass Sanctuary

The Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the State on a PIL seeking urgent remedial legal action to curb non-forest activities of alleged illegal salt mining and illegal extraction of minerals, without requisite and legal permissions in the Wild Ass Sanctuary. The division bench of the Acting Chief Justice A.J. Desai and Justice Biren Vaishnav further directed:“The present petition which...

Gujarat High Court Imposes ₹5000 Cost On Man For Seeking Custody Of Live-In Partner Who Is Married To Another Man

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition with Rs. 5000/- cost on the petitioner who was seeking custody of his live-in partner alleging that she was in illegal custody of her husband.The division bench of Justice Vipul M. Pancholi and Justice Hemant M. Prachchhak observed:“It is not in dispute that till today, the marriage of the petitioner is not solemnized with the...

No Notice Served On Assessee, Assessment Order Passed Without Giving An Opportunity Of Hearing: Gujarat High Court Quashes Order

The Gujarat High Court, while setting aside the assessment orders, held that the assessment under Section 153 read with Section 144 had been done by the assessing officer without giving the petitioner assessee an opportunity to be heard in terms of and within the meaning of Section 144 of the Act.The division bench of Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice Niral R. Mehta has observed that...

Disciple Rape Case: Gujarat High Court Admits Self-Styled Godman Asaram's Appeal Against Conviction

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday admitted an appeal moved by Self Styled Godman Asaram challenging his conviction and sentence of life imprisonment awarded by a local court in a two-decade-old rape case.It may be recalled that in January this year, the Gandhinagar Court had found him guilty of committing offences under sections 376, 377, 342, 354, 357, and 506 of IPC for repeatedly raping...

Reassessment Notices Issued After Elapse Of Six Years: Gujarat High Court Quashes Assessment

The Gujarat High Court has held that the reassessment notices were issued after the lapse of six years and are therefore time-barred.The single bench of Justice Sonia Gokani has observed that the board's circulars and instructions are binding only on the departmental authorities and not on the court or the assessee.The petitioners/assessees challenged the reassessment notice dated July 26,...

Employee Terminated Due To Criminal Prosecution Not Automatically Entitled To Back Wages Upon Acquittal In Appeal: Gujarat High Court Reiterates

The Gujarat High Court on Monday reiterated that an employee who was terminated from services on account of criminal prosecution, would not be able to claim back wages automatically on the ground that he was subsequently acquitted. The single judge bench of Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt observed:“In view of peculiar facts of the present case, it is well settled that grant of back wages is never...