Intimacy Though Normal Between Married Couples Must Be Consensual; Unconsesual Sex With Spouse Causes Trauma: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has held that while marriage is seen as automatic grant of sexual consent and intimacy between married couples is normal however, it has to be consensual and mutually respectful, recognizing bodily freedom of spouse within marital relationship. In doing so the court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man who was accused by his wife of sexual assault and having unnatural sex as well as physical and mental assault. Justice DA Joshi in his order said:"No...

'Live Life Which Doesn't Go Waste, Serve Justice With Integrity & Discipline': Justice Mauna Bhatt Bids Farewell To Gujarat High Court

Speaking at her farewell address organized at the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13), Justice Mauna M Bhatt in her speech thanked her mother who told her at a young age to "live a life which does not go waste", adding that she has and shall continue to live by this principle. Addressing the young members of the Bar Justice Bhatt further said:"To the young members of the bar, the judicial path offers a rare privilege. To serve justice with independence and integrity...As I retire I...

Mother Who Handed Over Son To Father's Custody During Divorce Can't Claim 'Superior' Right Later: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court upheld a family court order which had rejected a mother's claim seeking custody over the minor son, ruling that she had agreed and signed the divorce agreement handing over custody to the father "consciously" and she can't now claim "superior custody" over the child. The appellant mother had challenged a family court order which while rejecting her custody claim had...

Gujarat High Court Asks Police To Explain Marks Found On Minor Labourer's Body In Alleged Rape-Death Case

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13) asked the police to clarify on the aspect of certain injuries/marks found on the body of a deceased minor girl in the post mortem, whose father has sought an independent probe into her alleged rape and death after she had moved to Gujarat to work as a labourer.In the previous hearing on January 6 the State's counsel had informed that certain...

PM Modi Degree Defamation Case: Gujarat High Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Seeking Separate Trial From Sanjay Singh

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13) dismissed a petition moved by AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking separate trial from AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University over alleged remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's education Degree.Justice MR Mengdey while pronouncing the order said, "The application...

Gujarat High Court Orders Inquiry Into Allegation Of Municipality President's Husband Acting As Proxy

The Gujarat High Court on Monday (January 12) directed Regional Commissioner of Municipalities to conduct an inquiry after a plea alleged that the husband of Bagasra Municipality's President has been acting as her proxy, adding that it is open for the officer to take action as per law. The court was hearing a petition seeking to direct the respondent authorities to decide the...

Motor Accident Compensation Not 'Bonanza'; Claimants Can't Recover Medical Expense Borne By Charity: Gujarat High Court

While considering plea seeking enhancement of compensation to the kin of the deceased who died after an accident, the Gujarat High Court recently observed that compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act is not a "bonanza or a jackpot". The court was hearing an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act by the claimants against an award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal...

Gujarat High Court Closes Plea Against 'Dhurandhar' Movie After Producers Inform That 'Derogatory' Word Against Baloch Community Is Muted

The Gujarat High Court closed a plea seeking direction to remove allegedly objectionable dialogues against Baloch community in 'Dhurandhar' movie, after the film's producers informed the court that the dialogue had already been muted thereby leaving no surviving grievances or dispute.The court was hearing a petition was moved by two men belonging to the Baloch community, including the...

Gujarat High Court Bars Sealing Of Residential Premises Until Decision By Authorities On Owners' Pleas Seeking Change In Use Permission

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (January 9) directed state authorities to decide applications moved by certain individuals seeking change in use of residential premises and said that until these applications are decided the premises shall not be sealed. The court was hearing a petition challenging Notice dated 05.03.2025 whereby the petitioners have been informed that on account of change in...

Gujarat High Court Designates Four Lawyers As Senior Advocates

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (January 9) notified the designation of four lawyers as senior advocates which also includes one woman lawyer.A notification issued by the high court states:"In exercise of powers conferred by Section 16 (2) of the Advocates Act, 1961 read with the High Court of Gujarat (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025, the Hon'ble the Chief Justice and Hon'ble...

Gujarat High Court Directs No Coercive Action Against Surat's 'Palace Of Sachin'

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (January 9) directed no coercive action against 'Palace of Sachin' located in Surat, after members of the royal family of Sachin moved the court seeking protection of the palace from any such action. During the hearing senior counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted before Justice Mauna M Bhatt, "We have agreed to surrender some portion of the...

Gujarat High Court Asks State Authority To Grant Personal Hearing Over Removal Of Religious Structure Allegedly Encroaching Water Body

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday (January 8) asked the state authorities to consider objections and provide a personal hearing to certain persons who had challenged a notice asking them to remove an alleged encroachment— stated to be an ancient Dargah, claimed to be constructed over a water body. The court was hearing a petition challenging a notice dated 18-8-2025 whereby petitioners...