Gauhati High Court Presses Assam Government to Finalize Child Protection Policy, Highlights Juvenile Justice Board Challenge
The court observed, “We hope that in the absence of a State Child Protection Policy and State Rules, the State would inform all stakeholders that until the State formulates a State Child Protection Policy and Rules, all stakeholders must follow the draft of
High Court Directs University to Include Transgender Category in Admission Process
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to consider the application of a transgender candidate for its undergraduate degree course. Justice M Dhandapani ordered the university to consider the application of petitioner A Nivetha and place
Karnataka HC Quashes Case Against NCPCR Chief Over Orphanage Tweet, Urges Restraint in Public Office
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal proceeding against the chairman of the NCPCR for the Anti-Muslim tweet about Muslim orphanage and said while freedom of speech must be protected, government officials should be more careful about what they post on social
MP High Court Favors Senior Citizen in Property Dispute, Dismisses Children’s Plea
MP High Court dismisses plea by children against elderly father in property dispute; prima facie, protects the rights of the senior citizen and discourages prolonged litigation burdens on the elderly.
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Divorce Decree, Holds Consent Must Continue to Subsist During the Entire Proceedings
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court has set aside a divorce decree, thus making it amply clear that the marital consent should extend throughout the litigation period. The court castigated the Family Court for disregarding the wife's withdrawal of consent during
Bombay High Court Denies Urgent Hearing for PIL Seeking DJ and Beam Light Ban During Eid-e-Milad Celebrations
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking a complete ban on the use of DJ and beam lights during the upcoming Eid-e-Milad celebrations. Four residents of Pune City have petitioned the
Bombay High Court to Hear Challenge Against Dentists Performing Hair Transplants
Dermatologists have moved Bombay High Court against guidelines that permitted dentists to undertake hair transplantation. PIL cites risk to patient safety and not enough training; seeks quashing of controversial dental council guidelines.
Bombay HC Highlights The Negative Impact Of Increasing Unauthorized Construction Projects On Public Infrastructure.
The Bombay High Court has recently denied anticipatory bail to a man, highlighting the negative impact of increasing unauthorized construction projects on public infrastructure.
Delhi HC Grants Bail to AAP Volunteer in Money Laundering Case, Cites Article 21
Delhi High Court grants bail to AAP volunteer Chanpreet Singh Rayat in money laundering case. Citing Article 21, court emphasizes right to personal liberty amidst long trial delays.
Delhi High Court Grants Widow Ex-Gratia Compensation for Husband’s Electrocution Death
The Delhi High Court awarded an ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 10 lakhs to a widow for her husband's death by electrocution, citing no conclusive evidence of negligence by BSES.
