Gram Panchayat bars UP migrant labourers from residing in village: Punjab and Haryana high court seeks for state response

Gram Panchayat bars UP migrant labourers from residing in village: Punjab and Haryana high court seeks for state response

Aug 13, 2024

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

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“Criticism of court may not be actionable, but obstructing the functioning of the court is serious contempt” Chhattisgarh High Court

“Criticism of court may not be actionable, but obstructing the functioning of the court is serious contempt” Chhattisgarh High Court

Apr 4, 2024

Recently, the Chhattisgarh High Court observed that fair criticism, even if strong, is not actionable. However, attributing improper motives and obstructing the functioning of the court is a serious contempt for which notice will be taken. “While fair and temperate criticism of the

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Criticising abrogation of Article 370 not an offence: Supreme Court

Criticising abrogation of Article 370 not an offence: Supreme Court

Mar 10, 2024

Recently, the supreme court ruled that criticising the abrogation of article 370 and wishing pakistan on its independence day would not amount to an offence under section 153-A IPC.  The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal filed by Javed Ahmad Hajam, professor at

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Madras High Court Upholds Teacher’s Right to Peaceful Protest, Deems Charge Memos Unsubstantiated

Madras High Court Upholds Teacher’s Right to Peaceful Protest, Deems Charge Memos Unsubstantiated

Nov 29, 2023

As guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution and an essential component of a democratic nation such as India, the Madras High Court has emphasised the right to peacefully defend without the use of arms. The court further pointed out that the freedom

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