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18/12/2024, 1 year ago

Supreme Court Emphasizes Non-Mechanical Dismissal of Writ Petitions for Delay in Fundamental Rights Cases

Introduction: In the case of Ram Autar Singh Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., the Supreme Court addressed the significance of the High Courts’ role in upholding fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The petitioner, Ram Autar Singh Yadav, an 83-year-old retired constable, had heroically saved lives by killing […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Legal Validity of Unregistered Agreement to Sell in Dispute Over Specific Performance

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that an unregistered Agreement to Sell confers a legal right on the beneficiary to seek the execution of a subsequent sale instrument from the transferor. This decision reaffirms the sanctity of such agreements under specific circumstances and highlights the legal […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition Due to Lack of Evidence in Employer-Employee Dispute

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed a writ petition filed by Ashok Singh Tomar against the Forest Range Officer and others, challenging the Labour Court’s dismissal of his claim for reinstatement and back wages. Tomar alleged he was orally terminated without adherence to the mandatory provisions of Section 25(F) of the Industrial Disputes […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation and Provocation Charges Over Statement on the Word “Hindu”

Introduction: In a pivotal decision, the Karnataka High Court quashed a defamation and provocation case against Congress leader and MLA Satish Jarkiholi, accused under Sections 500 and 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The allegations stemmed from Jarkiholi’s controversial statement that the word “Hindu” has a “dirty” meaning. The case was initiated following a […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Compassionate Employment Cannot Discriminate Against Children of Void Marriages: Calcutta High Court

Introduction: In a landmark decision, the Calcutta High Court, presided over by Justice Ananya Bandopadhyay, ruled that children born from void marriages cannot be discriminated against in matters of compassionate employment. The case arose from a plea filed by Smt. Lachhmina Devi and her younger son (petitioner no. 2), challenging the refusal of compassionate appointment […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Delhi High Court Orders Release of Leave Encashment with Interest Despite Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

Introduction: In a significant judgment, a Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court, comprising Justice Jyoti Singh, addressed the contentious issue of withholding leave encashment benefits under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. The petitioner, Prof. Sachidanand Sinha, a retired Assistant Professor from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), challenged the university’s decision to withhold his leave encashment […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Bombay High Court Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Baseless Allegations of Corruption in Power Supply Contract

Introduction: In a recent case, the Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging corruption and irregularities in awarding a contract by the Maharashtra Government to Adani Power for supplying 6600 megawatts of renewable thermal power. The petitioner claimed that the contract violated the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, arguing for a […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Gauhati High Court Directs Assam Police to Refrain From Registering Cases Under Inoperative Provision of BNS

Introduction: In a significant observation, the Gauhati High Court, while hearing Ritumani Deka v. Union of India & Ors. (PIL/74/2024), addressed the premature application of Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. This provision pertains to causing death by rash and negligent driving, followed by fleeing the scene without reporting to authorities, and […]

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17/12/2024, 1 year ago

Karnataka High Court Rules on FCRA Renewal Rejection: Appeal Not Maintainable, Revision Required

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently addressed a crucial issue concerning the maintainability of appeals against orders rejecting the renewal of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) licenses. In Action for Community Organisation, Rehabilitation and Development v. Union of India & Others (Regular First Appeal No. 833 of 2024), the appellant, an NGO operating under the […]

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