Central government appoints two lawyers, one judicial officer as Uttarakhand judges.

Central government appoints two lawyers, one judicial officer as Uttarakhand judges.

Jan 25, 2025

appointment of two lawyers and one judicial officer as judges of the Uttarakhand High Court has been announced by the central government.

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Allahabad HC denies bail to father-son duo for rape, betrayal.

Allahabad HC denies bail to father-son duo for rape, betrayal.

Jan 25, 2025

The court considered the case to be one of unforgivable blood and trust, stating that the charge was rare and heinous.

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Multiple inquiries on same allegations violate Article 21: Punjab & Haryana HC

Multiple inquiries on same allegations violate Article 21: Punjab & Haryana HC

Jan 6, 2025

State presented no compelling reason why custodial interrogation was necessary. Considering these factors, the court granted anticipatory bail to Ajay Kumar, ensuring that he remains available for investigation and fully cooperates with the authorities.

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Punjab & Haryana HC denies protection plea, citing bigamy concerns.

Punjab & Haryana HC denies protection plea, citing bigamy concerns.

Jan 6, 2025

Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to a dignified life, but it must be exercised within the limits of the law.

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Supreme Court: Time-barred lawsuits should be dismissed immediately.”

Supreme Court: Time-barred lawsuits should be dismissed immediately.”

Dec 30, 2024

Reiterating the legal position that the question of limitation is a mixed question of fact and law and the question for dismissing the suit thereon has to be decided after considering the evidence on record,

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Madhya Pradesh HC allows objections to victims’ claims.

Madhya Pradesh HC allows objections to victims’ claims.

Dec 28, 2024

The Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court allowed the factory owners to raise objections regarding the genuineness of the claimants in relation to their injuries and the amounts to be paid for the destruction of the houses. The court said that

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Supreme Court: Hiba(Gift) registration not mandatory if essentials met.

Supreme Court: Hiba(Gift) registration not mandatory if essentials met.

Dec 22, 2024

he court recognized that gifts under Mohammedan law did not require registration, it dismissed the appeal, holding that the conditions for a valid gift, including a clear and unequivocal declaration by the donor, were not met.

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SC recently expressed surprise at the proposal’s 128-page summary

SC recently expressed surprise at the proposal’s 128-page summary

Dec 18, 2024

a 128-page brief, packed with details, many of which are irrelevant for our purposes. We understand that the appellant is not a trained lawyer, but he is on the register." asked the petitioner to shorten the synopsis Synopsis cannot be 128 pages!,” said

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Supreme Court: A registered contract of sale is not automatically void during litigation.

Supreme Court: A registered contract of sale is not automatically void during litigation.

Dec 17, 2024

appellant approached the High Court after the Additional District Court dismissed his application for implementation alleging that he had purchased the subject land measuring 2.38 acres in Hindaun, Rajasthan for a collective consideration exceeding Rs.1.51 cr.

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SC recently reiterated the principle that selection to the posts of non-hereditary administrator of temples cannot be based on caste.

SC recently reiterated the principle that selection to the posts of non-hereditary administrator of temples cannot be based on caste.

Dec 17, 2024

Sr Advocate PV Dinesh, appearing for the present petitioner, submitted on appeal that the selection process should not omit consideration of persons from backward classes.

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