“Delhi High Court Rules Baseless Allegations Against Arbitrator as Contempt of Court”?
Delhi High Court recently ruled that baseless allegations against an arbitrator amount to contempt of court. This decision underscores the importance of protecting the integrity of the arbitration process, which serves as an alternative to traditional civil courts
Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine on Panjab University for Wrongfully Failing Law Student
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on Panjab University for wrongfully failing a law student in his 6th semester BA LLB examination. Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri ordered the university’s Vice Chancellor to implement corrective measures within
Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms DV Act Protections for Women in Live-In Relationships Without Knowledge of Prior Marriages
The Chhattisgarh High Court, led by Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas, ruled that the DV Act applies to live-in relationships, particularly when the woman is unaware of the man’s prior marital status. The court dismissed the man’s reliance on the Indra Sarma case, stating
Maintenance for woman in live-in-relationship in DV Act
It held that the relationship fell in the category of domestic relationship under the Domestic Violence Act of 2005.
Delhi HC Allows Anganwadi Workers to Have Additional Jobs: Dismisses DSSSB’s Appeal
The Delhi High Court ruled that Anganwadi workers can hold additional jobs due to low wages, dismissing DSSSB's appeal against Parmila Devi's job application.
Consensual sexual relationship between adults, decriminalized: Gujarat HC
Bail was granted by the Gujarat High Court to a 22-year-old man who was booked under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code after it was found prima facie that he had a consensual sexual relationship with the complainant-man.
Delhi High Court Directs DSLSA to Prevent Delays in POCSO Compensation
Delhi High Court orders DSLSA to prevent delays in compensating POCSO survivors, setting up SOPs and dedicated email communication.
Kerala High Court Orders Production of Case Diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s Insult Case
The Kerala High Court directed the production of the case diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s case. A lawyer seeks a CBI re-investigation, alleging police failed to conduct a proper probe into his remarks against the Constitution.
Kerala High Court: Terms ‘Deaf and Dumb’ and ‘Hearing Impaired’ are Offensive, Prefers ‘Deaf’ and ‘Hard-of-Hearing’
The Kerala High Court ruled that terms like "deaf and dumb" and "hearing impaired" are outdated and offensive. The Court emphasized the importance of using 'deaf' or 'hard-of-hearing' in legal contexts.
Bombay High Court Hears PIL to Ban Online Rummy in Maharashtra
A PIL seeks to ban online rummy in Maharashtra, claiming it is gambling. The Bombay High Court is examining whether rummy is a game of skill or chance.
