“Detention Based On Vague Suspicion Violates Article 21": J&K&L High Court Strikes Down Detention Order Against 19-Yr-Old Student

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh held that personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be reduced to a fragile right vulnerable to executive action based on unfounded or illusory suspicion. It clarified that preventive detention cannot be invoked on hollow material and that deprivation of liberty, particularly of a young person, must be supported...

Brother Cultivating Widowed Sister's Land Is 'Family Member', Not 'Deemed Tenant' Under Maharashtra Tenancy Act: High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that where a brother cultivates agricultural land belonging to his widowed sister, such cultivation would fall within the category of a “family member” and not give rise to a deemed tenancy under Section 4 of the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act. The Court observed that permissive cultivation by a close family member, particularly in the context...

"No Compensation Without Proof Of Bona Fide Travel": Delhi HC Dismisses Claim Despite Amputation Of Both Hands After Train Accident

The Delhi High Court has upheld the rejection of a railway accident compensation claim, holding that even the grievous injury of losing both hands cannot substitute proof of an “untoward incident” under the Railways Act, 1989.Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri dismissed an appeal filed against the order of the Railway Claims Tribunal, which had denied compensation to the claimant who...

Do The New Labour Codes Make Working Hours More Arduous?

India's labour law reforms have generated extensive debate, particularly on the issue of working hours. A recurring concern is whether the new Labour Codes make working conditions more demanding for employees. While public discourse often highlights the flexibility introduced by the Codes, a closer legal examination reveals a more nuanced shift—one that recalibrates both work-hour norms and wage obligations.Under the erstwhile Factories Act, 1948, working hours were governed by a structured...

Rape Conviction Cannot Rest On Suspicion; Chain Of Custody Defects Undermine Forensic Evidence: Uttarakhand High Court

The Uttarakhand High Court held that “a conviction must rest on legally proved evidence and not suspicion, however strong”, and that in the absence of a duly established chain of custody, forensic evidence loses its evidentiary value and cannot be treated as conclusive. Applying this principle, the Court set aside the convictions of the appellants-accused for offences under Sections...

No Deemed Continuity Of Expired Driving Licence After 2019 MV Act Amendment: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified that there is no deemed continuity of a driving licence after its expiry under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, and that a licence holder becomes legally incompetent to drive from the very next day of expiry unless the licence is renewed.A Division Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Madhu Jain made the observation while allowing a writ petition filed...

Ex-Gratia Payments Last Hope Of Dependents; Rules Must Be Considered Liberally: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank to pay the wife of the deceased employee ₹ 7 Lakh, observing that such payments represent the dependent's last hope and therefore must be considered with liberal, rather than strict, interpretation of the rules. The bench of Justice Anand Singh Bahrawat observed; "Ex gratia payment is a last hope of the...

Married Persons Cannot Enter Into Live-In Relationship Without Obtaining Divorce: Allahabad HC Refuses Protection

A single judge of the Allahabad High Court on March 20 observed that an individual who is already married and has a living spouse cannot legally be permitted to enter into a live-in relationship with a third person without seeking a divorce from the earlier spouse.A bench of Justice Vivek Kumar Singh made this observation while disposing of a writ petition filed by a couple (both married...

Tenant Liable For Possession Through Family Members, Can't Evade Liability By Claiming Non-Residence: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that a tenant cannot evade legal liability by claiming that he is not personally residing in the rented premises, holding that occupation by family members continues to constitute juridical possession of the tenant.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed,“When a tenant takes premises on rent for residence along with his family members, the possession of the...

Multiple Vacancies At Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited invites online application for the post of General Manager (Finance & Accounts), General Manager (Finance & Accounts - Investor Relations), Chief Manager (Finance & Accounts), General Manager (Projects), Deputy General Manager (Projects), Executive Director (Company Secretary), and Manager (Law). Name of the Post: General Manager (Finance & Accounts), General Manager (Finance & Accounts - Investor Relations), Chief...

Consultant (Finance) Vacancy At India Optel Limited

India Optel Limited invites application for the post of Consultant (Finance) on fixed term contract basis. Name of the Post: Consultant (Finance) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 58-62 Years Remuneration: Rs. 1,30,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Thirty Thousand only) per month (All inclusive) Essential Qualification and Experience The candidate should have retired from a PSU from E-8/ E-9 Grade.The candidate should have passed B. Com/B.Sc /B-Tech/M. Com with good Academic records...

Assistant Legal Aid Counsel Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Ahmednagar

District Legal Services Authority, Ahmednagar invites application for the post of Assistant Legal Aid Counsel. Name of the Post: Support Person No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 35,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years. Good oral and written communication skills.Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel.Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.Excellent writing and research...