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Orissa High Court

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Mere absence of affidavit supporting allegations against Judicial Officer does not warrant automatic dismissal of complaint and departmental proceedings: Orissa HC

“While the guideline aims to protect judicial officers from unwarranted harassment, it does not eliminate the possibility of addressing genuine issues faced by individuals or communities due to the actions of a judicial officer. The High Court retains the responsibility to ascertain the authenticity of the complaints and take appropriate action based on verified facts.”

Gujarat High Court

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Whether merely asking someone to retract statement by filing another affidavit would amount to instigating suicide? Gujarat HC answers

The accused allegedly goaded the deceased to make an affidavit denying his signature in a particular document and suicide was committed under the threat to retract the statement.

Gujarat High Court

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‘Corruption can erode trust in institutions’; Gujarat HC denies anticipatory bail to AMC Ward Inspector booked for disproportionate assets of Rs. 2.75 crores

“Corruption can seep into many aspects of society, creating a ripple effect of negative consequences.”

Orissa High Court

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Orissa HC declares nomination and election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim, as void

“A responsible man seeking election to the House of the State Legislature is not expected to file his nomination whimsically without verifying the contents thereof.”

Orissa High Court

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Dismissal of married daughter’s candidacy for compassionate appointment is arbitrary and violative of Constitution: Orissa HC reiterates

The policy of the State Government which disqualifies a ‘married’ daughter and excludes her from consideration for compassionate appointment, apart from being arbitrary and discriminating, is a retrograde step.

Calcutta High Court

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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee proposes to blur Dabur’s Real Juice packet in Video; Calcutta HC agrees for exploring amicable settlement

Dhruv Rathee uploaded a video on his YouTube channel claiming that the consumption of packaged fruit juices leads to type II diabetes and that drinking packaged fruit juices leads to hair loss and is harmful if consumed.

Disqualification for having more than 2 children

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SC upholds disqualification for police constable post for having more than 2 children

Rule 24(4) of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989 provides that “no candidate shall be eligible for appointment to the service who has more than two children on or after 01-06-2002”.

Orissa High Court

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Fake Doctors | Orissa HC asks Odisha Council for Medical Registration President to appear in person for explaining effective solutions

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, was previously directed to come up with a comprehensive plan for conducting a survey to ascertain that every allopathic doctor practicing in Odisha possesses proper and relevant qualification.

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S. 205 CrPC | Magistrate must not act arbitrarily and be circumspect while deciding personal attendance of a Doctor: Orissa HC

“The Court has a bounden duty to balance the mandate of the law and requirements of general public and then decide the fate of a petition filed under Section 205 of the CrPC especially when the applicant is a public servant, more particularly, the Government servants who are enjoined with a duty to safeguard the lives and health of people.”

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‘Poor financial condition of State and lack of instructions from higher authority is not a ground to deny pension benefits’: Manipur HC

“Pension is not a bounty from the state authority to the retired employee, it is compensation for the past service rendered by the employee. It cannot be withheld without assigning any reason”.

gujarat high court

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Whether a Judge who has passed an Order previously is eligible to be nominated as an Arbitrator? – Gujarat HC answers

A mere fact that the nominated Arbitrator had been a member of the Bench of the Court, which had decided the validity of the interim order passed by the then Arbitral Tribunal, it cannot be held that the “Arbitrator has previous involvement in the case”.

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Fake Passport and Visa Stickers | Gujarat HC denies bail to person accused of making 79 fake passports

The Court said that there are chances that “if the accused is enlarged on bail, he may utilize his international contacts all over the world for himself and may fly away”.

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Odisha Gram Panchayats Act | Contestant for Sarpanch elections should not have more than two children on date of filing of nomination: Orissa High Court

The Court considered the question that whether the election of a contestant for the post of Sarpanch, Nakhara Gram Panchayat was void as he has more than two children?

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“Arbitrator can interpret contract, but cannot travel beyond four-corners of contract and rewrite its terms and alter nature”: Orissa HC

Arbitrator is a Judge chosen by the parties and his decision is final as long as it is founded in fairness and justice and an award cannot be passed on the ipse dixit of the arbitrator.

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Orissa HC acquits rape convict for lack of evidence and consensual relationship; desists two-finger test

“Two-finger test is no less than adding an unforgettable insult to an unhealed injury. The test violates the right to privacy, physical, mental integrity and dignity”.

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Orissa HC vexed over Notaries issuing Marriage Certificates having no value in eyes of law

“Due to such extra-legal and dishonest arrangements by the Notaries, parties are made to believe that they are legally married when in fact their marriage does not have even the slightest of legal sanctity”.

himachal pradesh passengers and goods taxation act 1955

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC upholds validity of Himachal Pradesh Passengers and Goods Taxation Act, 1955; NHPC liable to pay tax on vehicles carrying employees and family gratis

The Supreme Court affirmed the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s orders, whereby the validity of the Himachal Pradesh Passengers and Goods Taxation Act, 1955 as amended by the Himachal Pradesh Passengers and Goods (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1997 were upheld.

meghalaya high court

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“A death in custody is a slur on a civilised State and completely unacceptable”; Meghalaya HC fixes quantum of compensation for custodial deaths

“The next and kin of the deceased prisoner will be entitled to a sum of Rs.15 lakh if the victim was below 30 years of age; a sum of Rs.12 lakh if the victim was below the age of 45 years but above the age of 30 years and, a sum of Rs.10 lakh if the victim was above 45 years of age, as on the date of death”.

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‘Grant of Contract to construct flats for homeless without Inviting Tenders not Arbitrary’: Telangana HC

“No material was brought on record to show any financial loss to the public exchequer due to the payments made to the company, completing the construction, hence, the action of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was just, fair and reasonable”.

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Orissa HC quashes criminal proceedings against issueless woman accused of buying female infant

“Continuance of the criminal proceedings against the accused without any acceptable evidence would be a travesty of justice and an abuse of the process of the Court”.

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