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17/05/2024, 2 years ago

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petition for Free Voter Transport and Increased Polling Booths

Introduction In the case of Syed Khalil Ulla Hussaini vs. Chief Election Commission of India & Others (WP 13045/2024), the Karnataka High Court recently addressed a public interest litigation seeking directives for free bus services for voters on polling days and an increase in the number of polling booths for the upcoming election to the […]

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17/05/2024, 2 years ago

Gauhati High Court Declares Unconstitutional: Excessive Court Fees for Probate Cases Struck Down

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court addressed the constitutionality of Article 11 of Schedule I of the Court Fee (Amendment) Act, 1950, concerning the levy of court fees for the grant of probate or letter of administration. The case, initiated by Prafulla Govinda Baruah, challenged the provision as violative of Article 14 […]

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17/05/2024, 2 years ago

Interim Bail Granted: Ex-Minister’s Campaigning Rights Affirmed Amid Money Laundering Case

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a notable decision, granted interim bail to Punjab’s former Forest Minister, Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case. Justice Vikas Behl presided over the case, which saw parallels drawn to a Supreme Court order granting interim […]

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17/05/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Employee Petitions Against Air India Following Privatization

Introduction: In the legal battle between R.S. Madireddy & Ors and Union of India & Ors, concerning writ petitions filed by employees against Air India Limited (AIL), the Supreme Court’s recent decision has stirred controversy. The petitions, addressing issues of non-promotion and stagnation in pay, were initially deemed maintainable by the Bombay High Court. However, […]

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16/05/2024, 2 years ago

Calcutta High Court Upholds Importance of Consistency Between Witness and Medical Evidence in Criminal Cases

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court, through a single bench of Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), addressed the issue of inconsistency between witness testimony and medical evidence. The case involved the conviction of individuals accused of physical assault, leading to a pivotal decision that emphasized the need for coherence between prosecution evidence and […]

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16/05/2024, 2 years ago

Ensuring Fairness in Selection Processes: A Case Study from the Andhra Pradesh High Court

Introduction: In the case of Shaik Mahaboob John vs. High Court of Andhra Pradesh, the Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, Chief Justice, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Raghunandan Rao, deliberated on the cancellation of a selection process for various posts within the A.P. Judicial Ministerial […]

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16/05/2024, 2 years ago

Bombay High Court Mandates University to Implement 7th Pay Commission for Retired Employees

Introduction: The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice M.M. Sathaye recently held that Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University must take immediate steps to secure funds and establish a corpus to implement the 7th Pay Commission for its retired employees. This directive came in response to a series of writ […]

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16/05/2024, 2 years ago

Allahabad High Court Emphasizes Importance of Gift Lists to Curb False Dowry Allegations

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court recently emphasized the significance of maintaining a list of gifts received by the bride and bridegroom during marriage, as mandated under Section 3(2) of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The directive aims to prevent false dowry allegations in subsequent disputes. The case in question, “Ankit Singh And 3 Others v. […]

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16/05/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Calls for Environmental Report on Controversial Hotel Construction in Udai Sagar Lake

Introduction: In the case of Jheel Sarankshan Samiti v. Union of India and Ors., the Supreme Court was presented with a crucial public interest litigation regarding the construction of a 5-star hotel in Udai Sagar lake, Rajasthan. The petitioner, represented by Advocate Prashant Bhushan, argued against the construction, citing violations of Wetland Rules and irreversible […]

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