Rajasthan High Court Rejects Former Jaipur Mayor's Plea Against Suspension In Alleged Corruption Case

Rajashtan High Court has dismissed the petition filed by Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Heritage, against an order of the State by which she was placed under suspension owing to alleged involvement in a corruption incident along with her husband.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed that instead of challenging the suspension order on merits, the petitioner had challenged...

In Ongoing Property Dispute Between Siblings Rajasthan High Court Permits Temporary Public Access To Idol Of 'Shri Dwarkadhish Prabhu'

In a dispute regarding installation of the idol of “Shri Dwarkadhish Prabhu” in the Dwarkadhish Haveli in Nathdwara (“Property”), the Rajasthan High Court in an interim order has allowed temporary access to the public to pay obeisance to the deity only on the ground floor of the property where the idol has been installed.Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand in his order said:"It is made clear...

'Cases Filed By Grandparents, Judgments Heard By Grandchildren': Rajasthan High Court Laments Delay In Adjudication By Revenue Courts

In a case concerning a challenge to the Revenue Board's order, Rajasthan High Court expressed its dismay at the delay caused in disposal of cases by the authority observing that often cases filed by grandparents are decided after long lapse of time wherein their grandchildren are able to finally hear the decision. The court thus emphasized on the need to prioritize revenue cases remarking...

Revenue Courts Deciding Land Ownership, Tenancy Rights Without Any Judicial Training: Rajasthan High Court Calls For Structural Reforms

While taking note of lack of legal education and training to the officers posted in Revenue Courts and Revenue Appellate Courts (collectively referred to as “Revenue Courts”), as well as the huge pendency in these courts, Rajasthan High Court suggested necessary proactive and corrective measures.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand opined that the orders passed by Revenue Courts...

Party Can't Suffer Consequences Due To Counsel's Negligence: Rajasthan High Court Restores Criminal Appeal Dismissed For Non-Appearance

Rajasthan High Court has set aside a Sessions Court order dismissing an appeal against conviction under Section 138 NI Act over non-appearance of the appellant's counsel.Opining the judgment to be passed in a "mechanical and cursory manner", without application of mind and against the principle of natural justice, the bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Garg held that a party could not be allowed...

'Drop-In Fuel' Akin To Petroleum & An Essential Commodity, Centre's 2005 Order Regulating Retail Sale Will Apply: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has observed that drop-in bio fuels fall under the definition of petroleum and petroleum products, and would classify as essential commodities and would be subject to application of Central Government's Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005. The Control Order empowered the Central Government...

Termination After 15 Yrs Of Service For Ineligibility Due To Having 3 Children Is Against Purpose Of Compassionate Appointment: Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court has granted relief to the petitioner who was terminated from service 15 years after being granted compassionate appointment, on the ground that he was ineligible for appointment for having 3 children. Considering that no concealment was made by the petitioner and the appointment happened after due diligence by State, the Court set aside termination.Underscoring...

Trademark Cannot Be Removed From Official Records Without Notice, Even If Not Renewed For 7 Years After Expiration: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court held that despite no renewal application being made by the trade-mark holder even after seven years of expiry, the Registrar of Trade Marks could not remove the registered Trade-Mark from the official record without following the process under Section 25(3) of the Trademarks Act, 1999 (“the Act”) and the rule 58 of the Trade Mark rules, 2017 (“the...

Successive Pleas For Eviction Based On Bonafide Not Barred Even If Earlier Suit On Same Grounds Was Rejected: Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court held that a suit for eviction could not be held to be barred even if the question of necessity had been decided against the landlord on previous occasions, on the ground that the landlord would never have bonafide and genuine necessity in future.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a challenge against a successive suit for eviction. It was the...

Provisions Under New Excise Policy Only Applicable To New Applications, Not On Pre-Existing Godowns: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court rejected a petition filed by a liquor license owner apprehending that her license won't be renewed owing to an amendment in the Rajasthan Excise and Legal Temperance Policy 2024-25 (“the Policy), ruling that the petition was pre-matured, and that mere apprehension of not being granted renewal under new Policy was not enough to maintain the petition.The division bench...

Rajasthan High Court Rejects Law Student's Plea Alleging Exam Question On 'Ram Janmbhoomi' Judgment Hurt Religious Sentiments

Stating that "fair criticism of a verdict is permissible", the Rajasthan High Court dismissed the petition moved by a law student challenging some passages of his University exam paper that commented on Supreme Court's judgment in the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi – Babari Mosque case.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed,“An academic or personal opinion expressed by a Student or...

Rajasthan High Court Flags Pending Appeals Before Rent Tribunals Affecting Decree Holders, Directs Priority Disposal Of Eviction Matters

The Rajasthan High Court has expressed pain over several appeals being pending before various Appellate Rent Tribunals for the last several years, opining that great hardship was being caused to the decree holders who failed to enjoy the fruits of the decrees, as well as the judgment debtors who suffered due to the long pendency of the appeal.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held...