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The State Government very conveniently ignored that the appointed District Commandant, Home Guard, (Class-I) will be supervising the duties of Home Guards and that a minimum qualification of 10th Standard has been prescribed.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
The Court is conscious of the fact that though the pregnancy of the minor rape victim is of 24 weeks and 05 days, the risk associated with the termination of pregnancy is not higher than the risk of delivery at full term of pregnancy at the tender age of 16.
The Court emphasised that Judges must be mindful of the impact of their actions on society at large. Dealing with lakhs of litigation is no mean task, but at the same time, Judges must realize that instances do emerge leaving absolutely no margin for error.
The respondent had filed original application before Central Administrative Tribunal challenging selection of Catering Supervisor based only on marks obtained in the interview and excluding marks of written test.
The Registrar directed the law student to vacate the hostel accommodation on the Student Disciplinary Committee’s recommendations due to non-cooperation in the inquiry.
The Supreme Court Collegium on 13-8-2024, recommended their names after considering their merit and record.
In September 2024, the Supreme Court and various High Courts engaged in significant discussions on criminal law, focusing on critical issues such as Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise liquor policy scam; Cash-for-job scam. Key rulings emphasized the balance between individual rights and public interest. Overall, these discussions reflect a dynamic legal landscape committed to upholding justice amid evolving challenges.
Documents relating to proof of deduction under Section 54F of the Act; Bank statement showing payment for above deduction; Statement justifying sale consideration; Working of capital gain were all furnished by the assessee.
State to inquire whether the Chairman of the quasi-judicial body like the Tribunal in passing such orders which are contrary to the settled proposition of law and decisions of the Supreme Court, should be permitted to continue on such a senior position.
In the case at hand, no settlement was arrived at between the parties and the matter was disposed of in the Lok Adalat by exercising the power under Section 256 of CrPC.
Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season
“The list of beneficiaries must include those victims who were already widow and have lost lone earning member of their family. The physically disabled victims shall be accommodated in a well-paid job.”
In 2015, the minor left the school but did not reach his house and three days later, his body was found by the police, and it was alleged that he was murdered after being subjected to unnatural sexual intercourse.
Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season.
The family of four committed suicide near railway tracks, allegedly due to atrocious and forcible demand for money which they owed to co-accused.
Asaram Bapu was sentenced to life imprisonment for offences punishable under Sections 376 and 377 of the IPC for raping a sevika at Surat Ashram, in the name of her promotion as an orator for religious discourses.
A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 09-05-2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028. Justice Pardiwala is expected to serve a two-year and three months term as Chief Justice of India from 03-05-2028 to 11-08-2030.
“Considering the fact that the minor girl is aged about 15 years, and she is mentally challenged, coming from a very low strata of the society and considering her family background as well, in all probability the girl would face a lot of problems in raising the child.”
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.