Writ petitions under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be used to challenge mutation orders: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent judgment the Uttarakhand High Court has made it clear that the writ petition under the Article 227 of the Constitution of India cannot be maintainable against mutation proceedings. This ruling also illustrates that mutation orders are of limited practical use
Karnataka HC decided that the father’s natural guardianship rights prevail till special prohibition
Single bench judge Justice Venkatesh Naik T quashed the petition initiated by the wife against her husband for the offense punishable under 361IPC. Where he was charged with kidnapping his minor child from the custody of his wife. As per the complaint, the
Odisha HC Upholds State Judicial Services Exam, Rejects Plea for Cancellation Despite Alleged Flaws
The Odisha High Court has declined a prayer to cancel the 2023 Odisha Judicial Services Preliminary Examination despite allegations of flaws in test. The dissatisfied candidates are now in a state of confusion as this decision does not meet their expectations. This case
No supervisory jurisdiction over NCDRC: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that that its supervisory jurisdiction mentioned under article 227 of the Indian constitution, exercisable only over the courts and tribunals that fall within its jurisdiction. An appeal was filed by the petitioner against the judgment of
Jharkhand High Court Grants Interim Bail, Affirms Judicial Vigilance Over Liberty Rights
The Jharkhand High Court has granted interim bail to an accused who was in transit remand following an arrest by the Jharkhand Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi presided over the case and determined that releasing the petitioner on interim
Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.
The IIM Udaipur filed a civil writ petition in Rajasthan HC against the order of permanent Lok Adalat. Where, directed to refund the student admission fee after the cut-off date. Respondent first initiated the admission to IIM Udaipur and after getting an offer
Allahabad High Court Orders Employer to Review Voluntary Retirement Request Due to Life-Threatening Severe Depression and Anxiety Disorder.
Recently, the Allahabad High Court underlined the mental health component of the employment rights stating that severe depression and anxiety are life-threatening. In a case, a Head Assistant of Malkhan Singh District Hospital, Aligarh applied for voluntary retirement as she was suffering from
PIL filed in Bombay High Court, raises serious concerns over rising cases of suicide among students
Recently, Public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in Bombay high Court seeking to direct university of Mumbai to conduct Suicide prevention training workshops. As per Live Law report, PIL is filed by the child rights activist Shobha Panchmukh, raising concern over rising
Regular checks on Mid-Day Meal Providers Must be Ensured: Bombay HC
It was recently observed by the Bombay HC that the mid-day meals that the private contractors, as well as the self-help groups who prepare the mid-day meals for children of the marginalized section, must be paid regular and surprise checks so that the
Allahabad High Court Orders Agra Police Commissioner to Detail Training on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Agra Division Police Commissioner to submit an affidavit outlining the refresher courses provided to investigating officers regarding the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code on July 1, 2024. The
