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Workman In Continuous Service For Years Without Any Break Can't Be Denied Benefit U/S 25F ID Act Merely Because Of Contractual Engagement: Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court has held that a workman cannot be denied the benefit of Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act which prescribes conditions precedent to retrenchment merely because he is engaged on contract basis, given that he rendered continuous services for several years, without any break.In this light, Justice AY Kogje dismissed the petition filed by the Jamnagar...
"Hardworking And Disciplined Judge" : CJI Ramana Bids Farewell To Justice Khanwilkar
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana described colleague Justice AM Khanwilkar as a "hardworking and a disciplined judge" on the occasion of his farewell."Brother Justice Khanwilkar has always been a very hard-working and disciplined Judge. His work ethic is clear for all to see. He has authored more than 187 judgments and has disposed of nearly 8446 cases in the Supreme Court", CJI said speaking...
President Appoints Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More As Chairman Of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
The President today appointed Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More (former Chief Justice, Meghalaya High Court), to the post of Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT).A notification issued in this regard states thus:"The President is pleased to appoint Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More, Retd. Chief Justice, Meghalaya High Court, to the post of Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in...
'Matter Of Life & Death': Delhi High Court Dismisses Challenge To Minimum Percentile Criteria For NEET-PG Admissions
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging a regulation mandating minimum marks of 50th percentile in National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as a mandatory requirement for admission to postgraduate courses. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that there cannot be any compromise with the quality...
Transgender Persons Entitled To Participate In Sporting Events In Gender Of Their Choice In Absence Of Separate Category: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, on Friday, while passing an interim order in a Writ Petition, observed that in sporting events, in the absence of a separate category for transgender persons, they must be permitted to participate in their chosen category.Justice V G Arun, observed that transgender persons are having equal rights to participate in competitions, and in the absence of a separate...
Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Constitution Of State Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh
The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice in a plea seeking constitution of Bar Council in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Supriya Pandit, a Jammu based lawyer had approached the Apex Court in this regard. A Bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and J.B. Pardiwala issued notice to the concerned authorities. The petition argued that the entire legal fraternity in Jammu...
S.81(5) Motor Vehicle Act | Permit Renewed After Condoning Delay Is Deemed To Be Effective From Date Of Actual Expiry: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has said an insurance company cannot disown its responsibility to indemnify the liability of the insurer (vehicle owner) on the ground that on the date of accident, the fitness certificate and the permit of the vehicle were not in force. A division bench of Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar and Justice S Rachaiah allowed the appeal filed by Dr Narasimulu...
Section 306 IPC - Abetment Of Suicide A Heinous Offence ; Cannot Be Quashed On The Basis Of Compromise : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that an FIR under Section 306 IPC (abetment of suicide) cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC on the basis of settlement.The bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and V. Ramasubramanian observed that 'abetment of suicide' also falls in the category of heinous and serious offences and are to be treated as crime against society and not against the...
Evidence Tampering Case | Kerala High Court Seeks Status Report On Ongoing Trial Against Minister Antony Raju
The Kerala High Court on Friday called for the status report in the evidence tampering case involving Transport Minister Antony Raju regarding the progress of the trial before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Nedumangad. Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A was adjudicating upon a petition seeking expedited trial in the case where the Transport Minister has been accused of tampering with...
"Unless We Get Lawyers Of Integrity, Can't Expect Judges Of Integrity": CJ Muralidhar Bestows 'Promising Lawyer Of The Year' Award On 22 Advocates
The Orissa High Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar has bestowed 'The Promising Lawyer of the Year Award' upon 22 young District Court lawyers on the occasion of the 75th Foundation Day of the Orissa High Court. The event was attended by several dignitaries including all the Judges of the High Court and the Advocate General for the State of Odisha Mr....
