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  • Punjab and Haryana High Court Slams UHBVN for Equating Disability with Inefficiency, Orders Restoration of Pension Benefits
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22/08/2025, 10 months ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court Slams UHBVN for Equating Disability with Inefficiency, Orders Restoration of Pension Benefits

Introduction: In a landmark ruling that blended legal precision with moral conscience, the Punjab and Haryana High Court came down heavily on the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (UHBVN) for its “terribly apathetic” approach toward an employee who sustained 90% disability during service in 1983. The case, Bachan Kaur v. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran […]

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22/08/2025, 10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Modifies Tribunal Order, Directs Interest on Railway Compensation from Date of Application

Introduction: In a deeply poignant case that revolved around the tragic death of a 20-year-old boy who fell from an overcrowded train in 2006, the Andhra Pradesh High Court intervened to ensure that the bereaved parents received just compensation in a manner reflective of both law and compassion. The case, titled Kuruva Kullayappa v. Union […]

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22/08/2025, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Declares Right to Safe Roads as Fundamental to Article 21

Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in C P Ajithkumar v. State of Kerala (WP(C) 32680/2008), once again came down heavily on the condition of roads in the State and the persistent accidents caused by their deplorable state. The matter came up before Justice Devan Ramachandran on August 21, 2025, where the Public Works Department (PWD) […]

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22/08/2025, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Obstruction under Section 186 IPC

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India in the case Devendra Kumar versus The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr. delivered a significant judgment on 20th August 2025, clarifying the scope of obstruction under Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code. The case arose when Devendra Kumar, a Station House Officer (SHO) in Delhi, challenged the […]

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22/08/2025, 10 months ago

Regulation of Online Gaming Industry and Prohibition of Online Money Games under the New Legislation

Introduction: The recent legislative development concerning the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 has stirred widespread debate in Parliament and among stakeholders of the gaming industry. The Bill, introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw after being cleared by the Lok Sabha, seeks to create […]

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21/08/2025, 10 months ago

Chhattisgarh High Court Orders ₹25,000 Compensation for Students Served Dog-Soiled Mid-Day Meal

Introduction: The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently passed a strong and humane order in a matter that shook the conscience of the entire state. The case titled In the Matter of Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation v. The Chief Secretary & Others (WPPIL No. 75 of 2023) arose when the Court took suo motu cognizance […]

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21/08/2025, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Verdict on Disclosure of 1978 BA Degree Records

Introduction: The Delhi High Court is presently dealing with one of the most politically sensitive and legally complex disputes in recent memory. The matter arises out of a petition filed by Delhi University (DU) in 2017 challenging an order passed by the Central Information Commission (CIC). The CIC, through its 2016 decision, had directed DU […]

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21/08/2025, 10 months ago

Manipur High Court Upholds Transgender Rights, Orders Identity Recognition Across All Establishments

Introduction: In the landmark case of Dr. Beoncy Laishram v. State of Manipur and Others, WP(C) No. 392 of 2024, the Manipur High Court has delivered a progressive judgment reinforcing the constitutional and statutory rights of transgender persons, particularly in the context of recognition of identity in official documents. The petitioner, a transgender woman, approached […]

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21/08/2025, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Slams Authorities Over Unhygienic Conditions in Tihar Jail, Questions PWD on Sewer Mismanagement

Introduction: The Delhi High Court recently came down heavily on the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi Government for its negligent handling of sewerage issues in the Tihar Jail complex, which has resulted in unhygienic and unhealthy living conditions for inmates. The case, titled Sonu Dahiya v. State, was brought before a division bench […]

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