NI Court, Commercial Court Proceedings Stand On Equal Footing; Accused Entitled To Original Records For Defence: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that proceedings before a Court established under the Negotiable Instruments Act and a Commercial Court stand on an equal footing, and an accused cannot be denied access to original records necessary for his defence merely because they have been summoned in parallel proceedings. The bench of Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu observed that the right to a fair...

Master Plan Has Statutory Force; Authorities Can't Permit Land Conversion Contrary To It: Rajasthan High Court

Any administrative action permitting residential/ commercial utilization of designated Green Belt defeats the object of planning legislation.

35 Years On, Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation In Electrocution Death Case; Says Electricity Boards Strictly Liable

After around 35 years of the incident, Rajasthan High Court upheld the liability of the State for paying compensation in a case of death by electrocution due to a live wire that had broken and fallen on the ground. The bench of Justice Sandeep Taneja took into account the fact that the electricity line had not been repaired for a long time, and there was also negligence on part of the...

SHOs Not Mere Post-Offices, Must Apply Independent Mind Before Filing Charge Sheets: Rajasthan High Court

SHO is duty bound to supervise and check investigation is conducted properly, Court said.

'Right To Marry Facet Of Article 21': Rajasthan High Court Permits Murder Convict To Marry In Open Air Jail

Court permitted gathering of up to 21 persons for the ceremony.

Rajasthan High Court Acquits Man Sentenced To Death For Wife's Murder, Cites Lapses In Probe

Investigation suffers from material omissions and procedural irregularities, Court said.

Rajasthan High Court Dispenses With Notice To Husband In Wife's Matrimonial Transfer Plea, Says Procedure Cannot Overshadow Justice

Considerable number of transfer petitions remain pending at service stage for 2-3 years, Court noted.

'Mere Cyclostyled Documents': Rajasthan High Court Seeks District-Wise Requirement Of Shelter Homes For Women And Children

Court sought to be apprised of the present status, with photographs.

Advocate Commissioner's Report Only Assists Court, Does Not Determine Rights Of Parties: Rajasthan High Court

It does not relieve either party of obligation to establish its case by leading admissible evidence, Court said.

Compassionate Appointment Can't Be Granted For Disabilities Beyond Categories Enumerated In Rules: Rajasthan High Court

Court, "with a heavy heart", denied relief to son of a govt employee who suffered 75% disability due to brain stroke.

'Insensitiveness Deprecated': Rajasthan High Court Summons Chief Conservator In Plea For Welfare Of Domesticated Elephants At Hathi Gaon

While hearing petitions raising concern about the welfare of elephants at the Hathi Gaon at Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan High Court directed the concerned jurisdictional Chief Conservator of Forest to physically appear on the next date with details regarding steps taken for the welfare of domesticated elephants. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice...

Rajasthan High Court Expresses Concern Over Sharp Decline In Camel Population, Summons Animal Husbandry Director

Expressing concern over the sharp decline in Rajasthan's camel population—from nearly 15 lakh to 1.5 lakh—the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Director of the Animal Husbandry Department to personally appear before it and explain the measures being taken for the protection, breeding and healthcare of the State animal.The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma...