The Allahabad High Court while dismissing an application observed that criminal proceedings cannot be quashed on the basis of a lost cheque book. A Single Bench of Justice Anish Kumar Gupta passed this order while hearing an application filed by Smt Pragati Kapoor. The application under Section 482 Cr.P.C has been filed seeking quashing of…
The Orissa High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging the Odisha government’s order modifying the Orissa Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023. Section 18(1) of the Orissa Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023 reads as under:- “The common profits of the property shall be distributed among, and the common expenses shall be charged…
The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a critical environmental issue, stepping in to protect 1.19 lakh trees due to be cut in Baran District’s Shahbad Block. The trees are to make way for a Pumped Storage Project, sparking concerns about ecological balance, carbon emissions, and flora and fauna preservation. Citing newspaper…
The Allahabad High Court while allowing an application held that proceedings under Section 498A IPC by the second wife is not maintainable. A Single Bench of Justice Anish Kumar Gupta passed this order while hearing an application under section 482 filed by Maan Singh And 2 Others. The application under Section 482 Cr.P.C has been…
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission to notify a by-election for the 87-Visavadar Legislative Assembly Constituency. The seat fell vacant after the winning candidate resigned on December 13, 2023. The petitioner argued that the Election Commission was required to declare by-elections within the time…
The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed a petition filed challenging a clause in a tender notice issued by the Jharkhand government. The petitioner (Private Limited) argued that Clause 6.1.2 of the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) was arbitrary and discriminatory, as it required bidders to have experience providing paramedical manpower services specifically in Jharkhand’s government healthcare sector….
The Allahabad High Court has directed the District Judge of Ghaziabad to investigate the issuance of two contradictory orders in a defamation case. A Single Bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery passed this order while hearing an application under section 482 filed by Parul Agarwal. Both cases are arising out of proceedings initiated at the…
The Calcutta High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed challenging a memorandum issued by West Bengal’s Higher Education Department on December 23, 2019. The Petitioner alleged the memorandum contradicts University Grants Commission regulations notified on July 18, 2018. During the hearing, the West Bengal College Service Commission’s advocate pointed out…
Autonomy from popular sentiment underpins impartiality of judiciary: CJI Chandrachud in Bhutan Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has observed that autonomy of the judiciary from popular sentiment underpinned its impartiality. Speaking at the Bhutan Distinguished Speakers’ Forum/JSW Lecture Series on Wednesday, the CJI said in India, judges were appointed independently of public opinion, the…
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Oriental Insurance Company Limited to pay a compensation of Rs 23,69,971 to a girl who became disabled in a collision between a Maruti van and a truck. A single-judge bench of Justice Vipin Chandra Dixit passed this order while hearing an appeal filed by a minor girl through…