The Rajasthan High Court stated that if a claimed offence relates to personal misconduct or actions outside a public servant’s official duties, the protection under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988...
The Rajasthan High Court did not allow a minor rape victim to end her approximately 27-week pregnancy due to concerns about social stigma. However, the Court issued several orders to support her during the...
The Bombay High Court provided temporary relief to Skechers, a global shoe brand, in a case of trademark violation. The Court found that the goods in question were fake and that the Defendants had...
The Andhra Pradesh High Court deemed the state government’s policy, which complicates the process for married daughters to secure appointments on compassionate grounds, as “illegal and unjust.” The Court granted the Writ Petition submitted...
The Kerala High Court has rejected a writ petition from a man who wanted a refund of luxury tax after transferring part of his building to his wife. He challenged the luxury tax imposed...
The Orissa High Court explained that the Disciplinary Authority must follow the Appellate Order without being swayed by advice from other sources. The Court was reviewing a writ petition concerning an Office Order that...
The Allahabad High Court has recently turned down a petition that claimed custodial torture. The court stated that allegations of police violence need strong evidence, like a medical report, for any action to be...
The Allahabad High Court highlighted that victims of the POCSO Act have the right to various support services, including legal aid, medical care, and counseling. The court urged judges and magistrates to ensure that...
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a man who is a woman’s partner without being legally married does not qualify as a ‘husband’ under Section 498A of the IPC. The Court accepted a...
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered that an employee be reinstated, noting that the disciplinary authority did not provide reasons for the dismissal, indicating a lack of proper examination of the charges. The Court...
