Armed Forces Tribunal Act Cannot Curtail High Court's Power Of Judicial Review U/A 226: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has made it clear that the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 cannot and does not oust the High Court's power of judicial review contained under Article 226 of the Constitution. "The jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is extraordinary and discretionary in nature. It is also to be noted that the powers to be exercised by the High Court...

In A First, Navy Decides To Induct Women Cadets From NDA : Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Central Government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that the Indian Navy has decided to induct women cadets from the National Defence Academy in three branches.Navy has decided to induct women in three branches through NDA - education, logistics and Naval Armament Inspectorate- the Court noted after reading the affidavit of the Central Government.A bench comprising Justice Sanjay...

"Can't Help Those Who Are Not Vigilant": Himachal Pradesh High Court Refuses To Condone 11 Years Delay In Filing Appeal

The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently refused to hear an appeal by condoning the delay of approximately 11 years in filing the same. "The Court cannot help those who are not vigilant and slumber over their rights for years together," the division bench of Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua remarked.The Appellant herein was the original writ petitioner. She...

Pregnancy May Lead To Depression: Karnataka High Court Permits Minor Rape Victim To Terminate 22.5 Weeks Old Foetus

The Karnataka High Court recently permitted a minor rape victim to terminate her 22 weeks 3 days old pregnancy, upon noting that continuation of the same can develop anxiety, which could lead to depression effecting her mental health.A single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj said, "I am of the opinion that, it would be in the interest of the petitioner-victim, that the pregnancy...

Mere Existence Of Vacancy Per Se Will Not Create Right In Favour Of Employee For Retrospective Promotion: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that mere existence of vacancy per se will not create a right in favour of an employee for retrospective promotion.The promotion to a post should only be granted from the date of promotion and not from the date on which vacancy has arisen, the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh observed.M.S. Poonam, who was holding the post of...

'All Recommendations Signed By Him': Calcutta HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of WBSSC Ex-Chairperson Soumitra Sarkar In Teacher Recruitment Scam

The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought the personal appearance of the former Chairman of West Bengal Central School Service Commission Soumitra Sarkar while adjudicating upon a plea alleging illegal appointment of assistant teachers in State run schools in West Bengal pertaining to the State Level Selection Test (SLST). Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had earlier ordered the cancellation...

"Petty Offences, Do Not Involve Moral Turpitude": Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR U/S 354, 498A IPC Based On Compromise

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted relief to a husband by quashing a FIR lodged against him by his wife for allegedly demanding dowry and outraging her modesty, based on a compromise between the parties.Justice Sandeep Sharma said,"offences alleged to have been committed by the petitioners do not involve offences of moral turpitude or any grave/heinous crime, rather same are...

Nithari Killings: After Allahabad HC's Nudge, CBI Files Autopsy Reports In Accused Surendra Koli's Appeal Against Death Penalty

Days after the Allahabad High Court slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its failure to produce the post mortem reports of the victims of the Nithari case (also known as the 2006 Noida Serial Murders case), the CBI yesterday submitted the copies of the post-mortem reports before the HC.The CBI has submitted the Post mortem reports in pursuance of the HC's previous order...

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking ₹5K Financial Support/ Stipend For Junior Lawyers Upto 3 Yrs Of Practice

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) today issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking stipend for Junior Lawyers who are having initial practice up to 3 years The Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Mohd. Faiz Alam Khan has issued notices to U.O.I, UP Bar Council and others. The PIL has been moved by the petitioner-in-person Ashish...

'Propensity To Stoke Communal Disharmony': Madras High Court Disallows Lalgudi Temple Car Festival To Pass Through Streets

Madras High Court has observed that the temple car procession/ festival in Achiramavalli Amman Kovil at Jangamarajapuram cannot be allowed this year since it has the potential to stoke communal tension like in 2021.The court was hearing two separate writ petitions filed in 2021 and 2022 about the conduct of the Temple/ Car Festival in the Trichy District .In the common order, the...

KSLU 3 Yrs LLB Students In Second & Fourth Semesters To Get Two Chances To Appear In Exams: High Court Orders

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka State Law University to conduct offline examinations for students of 3 years LLB Course, studying in the 2nd and 4th semester, twice⁠— once from March 7 onwards and next from May 16 onwards.The direction has been passed as a one time measure, only for this academic year taking into account the various litigations as also the...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Movie 'The Kashmir Files'

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to stall the release of movie "The Kashmir Files" on the alleged grounds of hurting religious sentiments of the Muslim community and inflaming members of the Hindu Community with possibility of triggering communal violence. The film directed by Vivek Agnihotri, featuring well-known actors like Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty, is set to...