Calcutta High Court Criticizes State for Appointing Dr. Sandip Ghosh to New Post Amid Outrage Over Victim-Blaming Allegations
The Calcutta High Court has criticized the State’s decision to reward Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, with a new post hours after he resigned amid allegations that he engaged in victim-blaming of the 31-year-old junior doctor found
Kerala HC dismissed the plea against disclosure of the Hema committee report
Justice VG Arun dismissed the plea filed by Malayalam film producer Sajimon Parayil, saying the publication of the report could adversely affect the film industry. The Justice K Hema Committee, set up in 2017 and the report was submitted in 2019. Lesly John,
Koli fishing community moves to the Bombay HC
The Koli fishing community has moved to the Bombay HC for compensation for the loss caused to them by the Mumbai Trans Harbour link, also known as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Setu. Mari Aai Machimar Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit had filed the petition,
Gram Panchayat bars UP migrant labourers from residing in village: Punjab and Haryana high court seeks for state response
Recently, Punjab and Haryana high court sought state’s response on alleged panchayat resolution barring migrant labourers from UP to reside in a village named Mundho Sangtian. As per the live law report, The court was hearing a PIL filed by Advocate Vaibhav Vats
Kerala High Court Warns Against Overreach in Defamation Cases Against Media, Emphasizes Press Freedom
The Kerala High Court has directed the judicial officers of the district judiciary to exercise caution when considering allegations of defamation against newspapers and media personnel. Justice A. Badharudeen emphasized that unwanted legal prosecutions under Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC would
Allahabad High Court steps in to “restore the PhD student’s admission”
Justice Alok Mathur observed that substantial research is essential for a developing to a developed nation. It is improper to hamper students from completing their studies due to legal technicalities while they are near completion. Background The petitioner, A law graduate was admitted
Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Withdrawal of PIL Challenging Gallantry Awards for Officers Accused of Excessive Force During Farmers’ Agitation
A recent development in the Punjab and Haryana High Court involved a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Haryana Government notification that recommended gallantry awards for six police officers who were stationed at the Shambhu border during the farmers’ agitation. The PIL, filed
Delhi HC Reaffirms DGCA’s Authority on Aircraft Categorization, Stresses on Aviation Security
In a recent judgement that highlights the role of professional supervision in aviation, the Delhi High Court has backed the DGCA’s right to categorize aircraft and determine the requirements for pilot training. This decision, which involved a candidate suing the national aviation administration
Schooling Abroad Won’t Affect Domicile Certificate Eligibility: Gujrat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that time spent by a student in a school abroad cannot be excluded from the mandatory 10-year residential period required for obtaining a domicile certificate in the state. The decision was brought by a petitioner whose application
Minor girls alleged serious misconduct, notice issued: Madhya Pradesh HC
In the case where minor girls alleged serious misconduct, a notice was issued by the Madhya Pradesh HC whereby urgent action was demanded. Incident took place when the teacher forced the minor girls to remove their clothes in search of mobile phones. A
