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Do The Needful: Kerala High Court Direct Hospital On Plea For Termination Of Pregnancy By 10Yr Old Rape Victim
The Kerala High Court on Thursday came to the aid of a 10-year old girl who was allegedly sexually abused by her father, by permitting her to undergo medical termination of her 8-month (30 weeks) old pregnancy.Finding the plight of the girl who became pregnant at such a tender age 'unfortunate', Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan allowed the plea for medical termination of pregnancy moved by the...
'Can't Thrust Gujarat Model Of Underground Transmission Lines On Authorities': Madras HC Dismisses Appeals Against Electricity Project In Krishnagiri
Madras High Court has recently refused to entertain a writ appeal challenging the laying of high tension transmission lines at Sevaganappalli in Krishnagiri, allegedly contravention of distance norms and disregard for potential health hazards.The appellants argued that the sub-station would be supplying electricity solely to Exide Industries Limited while the State submitted that the project...
'Regrettable': Himachal High Court Criticizes Apathetic Approach Of State Officials Towards People Suffering From Leprosy
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has expressed deep regret at the "insensitive approach" of the State officials towards persons suffering from Leprosy."It is really regrettable to find that the officers of the State are so insensitive towards the apathy for the people suffering with staying in a dilapidated home, which is evident from the enclosed photographs. This only shows the lack...
Supreme Court Deprecates Filing Of SLP Assailing High Court's Order Adjourning Matter
The Supreme Court recently deprecated the practice of filing frivolous Special Leave Petition against the order passed by High Court by which the parties on joint request had agreed for adjourning the matter.The bench of Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna was considering the SLP assailing Patna High Court's order dated February 25, 2022 passed by the bench of Justice Mohit Kumar Shah. In...
'Casual Approach Towards HC Directions': Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Lower Court To Conclude Remaining Murder Trial In 30 Days
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently directed an Additional Sessions Judge to conclude the remaining trial of a murder case within 30 days or else he would be liable to provide a detailed explanation for each days' delay. The single bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal directed as follows- Let trial be now concluded within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of copy of...
Supreme Court Grants Bail To An Accused On Ground Of Co Accused Being On Bail & Likelihood Of Trial Not Being Completed
Taking into consideration that the co accused who was on bail and there was no likelihood of the trial being completed soon, the Supreme Court recently granted bail to an accused who had been in custody since 2020.The bench of Justices LN Rao and BR Gavai granted bail in SLP assailing Punjab and Haryana High Court's order dated September 20,2021 wherein it had dismissed the accused(s) third...
Right To 'Equal Pay For Equal Work' Is Constitutionally Enforceable: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the provision of 'equal pay for equal work' envisaged under Article 39(d) of the Constitution is a constitutionally enforceable right.Justice Chander Bhusan Barowalia observed,"Article 39(d) of the Constitution of India provides for equal pay for equal work. This right of the person for equal pay for equal work is recognized as a fundamental...
Gift Deed In Favour Of Live-In Partner : Supreme Court Says Courts Should Not Pass 'Value Judgment' On Relationship Between Donor & Donee If There Is Valid Execution
"If the donor is making a gift out of his own free will and volition and is the exclusive owner of the property, it is nobody's concern as to who he gives the property to."
Punjab And Haryana High Court Withdraws Order Extending Life Of Interim Orders In View Of Improved COVID Situation
With improvement in the COVID situation in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and UT Chandigarh, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday withdrew its April 2021 order extending the life of interim orders pertaining to the functioning of courts, orders of eviction, dispossession, demolition, so far unexecuted, etc.It may be noted that restoring a suo moto case registered in the year 2021,...
Ensure That Children Do Not Escape From Child Care Institutions: Karnataka High Court Seeks ATR From Govt
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the State government to place on record in two weeks, the effective steps that are being taken to ensure that children do not escape from the government run child care institutions. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice S R Krishna Kumar said, "AGA shall also seek instructions as to what effective steps are...
'Experience A Relevant Criteria In Selection Process': Kerala High Court Upholds Appointment Of Lecturer At CUSAT
The Kerala High Court has upheld the appointment of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Director of Legal Studies- Dr. Vani Kesari A, by dismissing a petition challenging the selection process. A Division Bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Mohammed Nias C.P observed that it was up to the court to decide if the procedure followed by the statutory...