Trending
'Understand Constitutional Values': Madras HC Asks Hindu Munnani Workers To Write Preamble 10 Times For Pre-Arrest Bail In Hate Speech Case
The Madras High Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to Hindu Munnani workers in an alleged hate speech case. Interestingly, the bail has been granted on the condition that the accused write the preamble of the Constitution, along with Article 19 (Freedom of Speech), Part IV-A, Article 51A which pertain to fundamental duties 10 times either in Tamil or Hindi and submit it before...
Supreme Court Extends Status Quo Order In Sambhal Jama Masjid Case
The Supreme Court today(September 1) continued the status quo with respect to the Hindu plaintiffs' suit against the Sambhal Mosque in Uttar Pradesh, as was ordered on August 22.A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe was hearing the Sambhal Mosque Committee's plea against the May 19, 2025 order of the Allahabad High Court that held that the suit against the Shahi...
'Jethani' Not Part Of 'Family' Unless Brothers Share Common House & Kitchen: Allahabad High Court On Anganbari Appointment Bar
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed the cancellation of an Anganbari Worker's appointment, holding that a sister-in-law (jethani) counts as part of the 'same family' under the Government Order only if both brothers live together with a common house and kitchen.A bench of Justice Ajit Kumar held so while allowing a plea filed by one Kumari Sonam, whose appointment was cancelled by...
Disputes Relating To Auction Allotment Not Covered Under Consumer Protection Act: NCDRC
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) bench comprising AVM J Rajendra, Presiding member and Anoop Mendiratta, Member has held that an auction allottee of a property cannot be considered as a 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. It was held that the transaction between the complainant and Kanhangad municipality, which allotted the room, does not give...
Releasing First-Time Offenders On Probation Can Prevent Jail Stigma; Court Empowered To Grant Relief In Minor Offences: P&H High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that the Court is empowered to release first time convict of minor offence under Probation of Offenders Act 1958 and the same protects them from the stigma and negative impact of incarceration.The Court directed the release of a convict in a 2016 FIR under Sections 148 (rioting, armed with a deadly weapon) and 323 (punishment for voluntarily...
Kerala High Court Issues Draft Guidelines To Provide Fair Hearing To Accused In Medical Negligence Cases
The Kerala High Court recently passed a detailed interim order with draft guidelines for granting a fair opportunity to medical practitioners who are accused of medical negligence.Laying down a 12-point draft guideline, Justice V.G. Arun requested the Additional Director General of Prosecution to place the same before the government for immediate action.The draft guideline is...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On TN Govt's Plea Against HC Order To Reimburse Private Schools Even If Centre Doesn't Release RTE Funds
The Supreme Court today agreed to consider the challenge to the Madras High Court order, which held that the State Government cannot cite non-receipt of funds from the Union Government as a reason to wriggle out of its statutory liability under Section 12(2) of the Right to Education Act to reimburse private schools admitting students from economically weaker sections.The bench of Justice...
DRT Has No Jurisdiction To Modify Settlement Terms In Application Filed After Disposal Of Matter: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court held that the Debts Recovery Tribunal (“DRT”) had no jurisdiction to rewrite/modify the terms and conditions of the One-time Settlement (“OTS”)/Settlement, in relation to an application filed after disposal of the matter based on a Consent Recovery Certificate.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a petition against the order of the DRT wherein...
Convict Entitled To Seek Remission Even If Sentence Exceeds 20 Years, Unless Order Specifically Bars Release: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that there is no embargo under Rule 164(v) of the State Prisons and Correctional Services Manual 2021 against the grant of remission, and merely because a detenue is sentenced to 21 years imprisonment, it cannot be said that he is not entitled to remission. In doing so, the court held that even order is for a specified term, a detenue would be entitled...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Alleging Discrimination Against Dalits In Andhra Village; Asks To Approach HC
The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition seeking reliefs in respect of alleged caste-discrimination and social boycott of Dalits in a village in Andhra Pradesh.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard the matter and asked the petitioner to approach the High Court and/or avail other available remedies.The petition was filed by one Dasari Chenna Kesavulu, who appeared in...
Centre Notifies Advocate's Appointment As Allahabad High Court Judge 27 Months After SC Collegium Recommendation
The Central Government on Monday (September 1, 2025) notified the appointment of Advocate Arun Kumar as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, nearly 27 months after the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his name. The Collegium had first proposed his elevation on May 9, 2023, but the file remained pending with the government for over two years before it finally received approval. The...
