Dismissal Of Soldier For Unauthorized Absence Not Harsh Punishment, Says SC [Read Judgment]

"Any responsible member of the Armed Force should not have absented from service without permission"

Marginal Delay In Deposit Of Court Fees Not A Ground To Refuse Prosecution Of Suit On Merits: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]

The Bombay High Court on Monday held that marginal delay in payment of the deposit of court fees cannot be a ground to deprive the opportunity to prosecute suit on merits. The petitioners before the court had challenged an order passed by the trial court granting an extension of time for payment of deposit of court fees by invoking inherent powers under Section 151 CPC. The respondent's...

Mere Use Of Word 'Harijan' During Speech Not An Offence Under SC-ST Act: Orissa HC [Read Judgment]

"It is found that the petitioner had not uttered word "Harijan" intentionally to insult anybody including informant"

HC Can't Interfere With Order Of Inferior Courts To Correct Mere Errors Of Fact Or Law Exercising Art 227: Jharkhand HC [Read Order]

The Single Bench of Jharkhand High court while considering a writ petition under Article 227 held that the High court cannot interfere with order of inferior courts or tribunals to correct mere errors of fact or law while exercising the power under Article 227.In a case (Panpati Devi v. Ram Barat Ram), the petitioner contested the order of the appellate court, rejecting their petition...

"End Her Miserable Life"; Man Seeks Mercy Killing Of Daughter With Cerebral Palsy; Moves HC

The Gujarat High Court Wednesday issued notice to the state government on a petition by a man seeking mercy killing of his 23-year-old daughter suffering from cerebral palsy, a set of neurological disorders that affect muscle movement and coordination. Justice A Y Kogje issued the notice to the government and the medical superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on the petition filed...

Over 10 Lakh Cases Settled In National Lok Adalat

About 10.19 lakh cases were settled in the first National Lok Adalat of 2019 held on March 9,2019 across the country under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority. The settled cases include 5.45 lakh pending and 4.73 prelitigation cases. In the year 2019, four National Lok Adalats will be held. Second National Lok Adalat is scheduled for 13th July.National Lok Adalats are held on PAN...

SC Again Reminds High Courts About Limitations While Considering Second Appeals [Read Judgment]

"While deciding the second appeal under Section 100 of the CPC, it is not permissible for the High Court to re-appreciate the evidence on record."

Eviction From Herald House Aimed At Stifling Congress's "Democratic Dissent": AJL Moves SC [Read Petition]

Associated Journals Limited (AJL) has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the decision passed by the Delhi High Court last month, upholding its eviction from the Herald House premises.The matter pertains to an eviction order passed under the Public Premises Act by the Centre and the Land and Development Office (LDO), stating that no press has been functioning in the premises for...

Taking Cognizance Under MCOC Act Does Not Automatically Enable Court To Frame Charges Against Accused : Bombay HC [Read Judgment]

The Bombay High Court recently held that merely because cognizance of a complaint under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes (MCOC) Act, 1999 is taken, it does mean that the concerned trial court or special court designated under the MCOC Act can frame charges against the accused under the said Act. A division bench of Justice Indrajit Mahanty and Justice Sarang Kotwal was hearing...

Failure To Pay Mobile Bills Is Not A Crime, Says Kerala HC

"I find that the transaction involved as between the parties is one arising out of a civil dispute. "

'Inhuman' And 'Barbaric' Frisking Of Under Trial Prisoners: Tripura HC Seeks Govt.'s Response [Read Order]

"Can this Court sit silently and allow the “barbaric act” to be perpetuated upon by the police officials for eternity?"

Liquor Kills More People, Hope State Govt. Will Bring Back Liquor Prohibition, Says Madras HC

"The Father of the Nation fought for prohibition throughout his life. There is no meaning in calling "Mahatma Gandhi" as "Father of our Nation" without following his core principle "Prohibition"."