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It was alleged by the petitioner that different yardsticks cannot be applied selectively to deprive a candidate, who is eligible and entitled for promotion.
The Courtsaid that while determining misconduct one is not to go only by the penalty imposed but the nature of the malpractices committed by the student as well.
When a redevelopment scheme is in the interest of public at large, the entire project cannot be put to a standstill at the behest of few persons (14 petitioners) when 75% of the occupants have consented to the redevelopment process.
The Gujarat HC has observed that right to freedom of trade may be a fundamental right, but not a carte blanche. The right to free trade in food items like meat, or any such food has to be sub-serving to public health and food safety requirements.
The amendment in Section 153-C of the Income Tax, 1961 was brought and the words “belongs or belong to” were substituted by the words “pertains or pertain to” after a ruling by Delhi High Court in Pepsico India Holdings Private Limited v. ACIT, 2014 SCC OnLine Del 4155.
Justice Sonia Giridhar Gokani, who recently took oath as the Gujarat High Court’s 28th and First Woman Chief Justice, retired on 25-02-2023 after a shortest tenure of any Chief Justice in the history of Gujarat High Court
In a historic moment for Gujarat High Court, today Justice Sonia G. Gokani took oath as the High Court’s First Woman Chief Justice. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended as her name for the post stating that her elevation will bring a sense of inclusion and facilitate representation.
With former High Court Chief Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar swearing in as Supreme Court Judges, read to know about the new appointees and what it means for Supreme Court’s Judges’ strength.
The Collegium recommends two more names of Justice Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court and Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat
Gujarat High Court observed that due to COVID-19 lockdown it was impossible for the petitioner to get Form-F and denying adjournment after taking note of this fact results in breach of principle of natural justice.
The Supreme Court has directed ONGC and State to either comply with the Gujarat High Court's order directing the permanent acquisition of land by ONGC on or before 26.04.2023 or face necessary consequences.
Gujarat High Court denied entry to an American Passport holder who has been convicted as a sex offender and held that petition filed by the petitioner's father on petitioner's behalf, invoking Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution of India, is not maintainable because life and liberty of a person not on the shore of India, cannot be invoked on his behalf when the individual himself is not in India
The preamble of the RTI Act captures informed citizenry and promotes transparency in the functioning of the government, which makes petitioner entitled to know the procedure followed in the decision-making process of denying the permission to protest.
Gujarat High Court while deciding the bail application strikes the balance between personal liberty of accused and seriousness of offences committed.
The year 2022 saw a bustling activity in the Supreme Court vis-a-vis appointments and retirements. The Collegium headed by 3 CJIs this year, oversaw new elevations and recommendations. Whereas a significant number of Judges bid farewell to their Judgeship this year as well. Read this curated piece to know how 2022 affected the judicial strength of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court said that the seniority list was correctly published by interspacing those direct recruits who were eligible in the recruitment year 2009-10 and were appointed against the vacancies of the said year with 53 promotees who were promoted. However, it recommended a reference to a 5-judge bench for reconsideration.
Judicial Officers were given a show-cause notice by the Gujarat High Court for not following the Court’s orders and directions
Gujarat High Court denied showing any leniency while deciding bail application of accused charged with offences under POCSO Act.
Gujarat High Court held that a writ cannot be issued to direct the authorities to complete the reappointment process on time
“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”