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Post Expiration Of Probation Period, Automatic Confirmation Cannot Be Claimed As Matter Of Right: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The court noted that a government employee could not be permitted to remain on unauthorized absence without informing the Department and specifically when he was a Constable in SAF.
'Spark In A Powder Keg': Delhi HC Women Lawyers Forum Condemns Inflammatory Slogans Raised In Jantar Mantar Rally, Seeks Action
The Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum has addressed a letter to the Registrar of the Supreme Court condemning the allegedly inflammatory slogans raised by Supreme Court Lawyer Ashwini Updhayaya during a rally at the Jantar Mantar on 8th August 2021. The letter urged the concerned authorities such as the Bar Council to take note of the incident and to initiate appropriate action immediately...
Does Oral Exchange Of Land In Rural Punjab Require Compulsory Registration? Supreme Court Issues Notice
The Supreme Court issued notice in a special leave petition which raised the issue whether oral exchange of land in the rural areas of state of Punjab requires registration or not?In this case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court noted that Section 118 of the Transfer of Property Act is not applicable to the rural areas of the State of Punjab even today. But the court observed that, Section 17...
"Abuse Of This System": Supreme Court Imposes 1L Cost On Police Constable Accused Of Killing His Wife For 'Dragging Trial' Over 14 Years
The SLP was filed against the Uttarakhand High Court's order refusing to entertain his application for recording his statement again and refusing to quash the Trial Court's order.
State Moves Kerala High Court Against Single Bench Decision To Stay Operation Of GO That Included Christian Nadars In SEBC Category
The State Government has preferred an appeal before the Kerala High Court against the order of the Court dated 29th July, staying a Government Order that included Christain Nadars among SEBC communities in the State. The appeal has been filed through Senior Government Pleader V Manu.Previously, a plea was filed before a Single Bench of the Court seeking to remove Christian Nadars from the list...
"Promotional Activities For Sports Except Cricket Extremely Disappointing": Plea In SC Seeks Directions For Upliftment Of Sports & Proper Funds Allocation
The petitioner has sought directions for public accountability of the funds allocated and to perform greater promotional activities with due broadcasting of less popular sports.
Res Judicata Is Not A Ground To Reject A Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the Res Judicata cannot be a ground for rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure."Since an adjudication of the plea of res judicata requires consideration of the pleadings, issues and decision in the 'previous suit', such a plea will be beyond the scope of Order 7 Rule 11 (d), where only the statements in the plaint...
Why Local Body Polls Deferred Till December If COVID Restrictions Are Relaxed? Karnataka HC Asks SEC
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Election Commission to justify its decision of postponing all the elections to local bodies till December 2021. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice N S Sanjay Gowda, while hearing a suo-motu petition said, "Prima facie, we find that the State Election Commission will not be bound by the said recommendation of the...
Wilful Breach Of Undertaking Given To Court Is Contempt: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the wilful breach of the undertaking given to the Court can amount to Contempt under Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act. An undertaking given by a party should be seen in the context in which it was made and (i) the benefits that accrued to the undertaking party; and (ii) the detriment/injury suffered by the counter party, the bench comprising...
Marriage Under Special Marriage Act Can Be Registered Through Video-Conferencing : Supreme Court Upholds High Court Judgment
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by the State of Haryana challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order of granting marriage certificate under the Special Marriage Act 1954 through video conferencing due to the wife's inability to travel from the USA to India on account of travel restrictions."Law has to march along with technology" ,a Division Bench...