'We Will Appoint VCs If CM & Governor Can't Reach Consensus' : Supreme Court In Kerala Universities' Matter

The Supreme Court today(December 5) said that if the Kerala Government and the Kerala Governor cannot reach a consensus regarding the appointment of the Vice Chancellors of two State Universities, then the Court will make the appointment.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice PB Varale was hearing the matter related to the appointments of VCs of the APJ Abdul Kalam...

Objectionable Online Posts Defaming Woman May Attract Offences Of 'Outraging Modesty' & 'Stalking' Under IPC: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) on Tuesday observed that posting objectionable content on social media platforms to defame a woman can also constitute the serious offences of 'Stalking' (Section 354-D) and 'Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty' (Section 354) under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A Bench of Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Justice...

NCLT Ahmedabad Permits Guarantor's US Travel Despite Creditor Protests, Notes Minor Children's Immigration Needs

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Ahmedabad has allowed a bankruptcy bound personal guarantor to travel to the United States despite acknowledging serious concerns about his conduct, taking what it described as a lenient view only because his two minor children's immigration status depends on his US Green Card. A bench of Judicial Member Shammi Khan and Technical Member Sanjeev...

Thiruparankundram Hill Row : CJI Declines TN Govt's Oral Mentioning For Urgent Listing Of Plea In Supreme Court

The petition filed by the Tamil Nadu authorities challenging the order of the Madras High Court regarding the lighting of the lamp in the Thiruparankundram hills was mentioned today before the Chief Justice of India for urgent listing.Another counsel opposed the mentioning, saying, "the state is only playing a drama. They want to mention only to tell the High Court that they have mentioned...

Once Land Passbook Is Issued, Allottee Retains Right And Title Until Cancellation: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has held that once government-allotted land is transferred and the transfer is approved through issuance of a Land Pass-Book, the allottee continues to hold right and title over the land until the allotment is cancelled or withdrawn by the competent authority.Justice Anjan Moni Kalita, presiding over the case, observed, “this is not agreeable that the Land Pass-Book...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Directs Status Quo On Two Lower Floors Of Sanjauli Mosque, Orders Demolition Of Upper Floors

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notice to the Shimla Municipal Corporation seeking a detailed clarification on the legality of various portions of Sanjauli mosque Structure.The Court directed status quo to be maintained regarding the ground floor and first floor of the five storey Sanjauli mosque in Shimla. However, it ordered the demolition of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors, relying...

Reserved Candidate With Higher Merit Must Be Migrated To General Category: Rajasthan High Court Reiterates

The Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that a reserved category candidate who had not availed of any relaxation except for fee relaxation, and had secured higher marks than the last selected candidate of the General Category, was mandatorily required to be migrated to the general category.The bench of Justice Farjand Ali stated that underlying principle behind such decision is that the...

Exoneration In Bar Council Disciplinary Proceedings No Ground To Quash Legitimate Criminal Case : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that a favorable order or exoneration in a disciplinary proceeding conducted by the Bar Council is not, by itself, a valid ground to quash a legitimate criminal case against an Advocate. The Bench comprising Justice Jai Prakash Tiwari observed that criminal proceedings and disciplinary proceedings are distinct and can run simultaneously as...

After Man Struggles To Reach Courtroom, Allahabad High Court Seeks Details Of Facilities Available For PwDs In HC Premises

The Allahabad High Court has directed its Registry to place on record the details of various measures and support systems available for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) within the High Court premises. The order was passed after a person with locomotor disability, seeking protection against threat from wife's parents, faced 'great difficulty' while entering the court precincts due to...

Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 04, 2025

TAX Kerala Building Tax Act | Increased Plinth Area Due To Additional Construction Justifies Building Tax Reassessment: High Court Centre Clarifies EV Manufacturing Scheme; Says OEM Non-Participation Linked to India–EU FTA Uncertainty Delhi High Court Cautions GST Dept Against Errors In Mentioning Financial Years, Due Dates In SCNs & Orders GST Exemption For Residential Lease Applies...

What Actions Proposed Against SHO?: MP High Court On 'Illegal' Detention In Police Station, Handcuffing In Violation Of Article 21

The Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench) on Thursday took serious exception to the conduct of a Station House Officer (SHO) in Indore for 'illegally' detaining and handcuffing a man without registering any offence or obtaining a court's order. Observing that such police excesses amount to a "gross violation of the fundamental right to life" guaranteed under Article 21 of...

Kerala High Court Directs KeLSA To Pay ₹5 Lakh Interim Compensation To Acid Attack Survivor For Treatment Expenses

The Kerala High Court recently directed the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) to disburse an amount of ₹5 lakhs as interim compensation to a victim of an acid attack to meet her urgent requirement for treatment.The plea before Justice C. Pratheep Kumar was preferred by an acid attack victim, who was attacked by two persons in 2016 when she was getting down in front of her house...