Meghalaya HC grants bail to person accused of offence under NDPS Act
The applicant was arrested in connection with the case registered under Section 21(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act.
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JJ Act recognises a Single Parent to be eligible for being an Adoptive Parent; Bombay High Court allows single working women to Adopt a Child
The Court said that the comparison done by the Competent Court between the biological mother being a housewife and the prospective adoptive mother (single parent) being a working lady reflects a mindset of the medieval conservative concepts of a family.
[Uttarakhand Communal Tensions] Paramount duty of State to ensure that law, order and peace is maintained in the State: Uttaranchal HC
The Court directed the State to fulfill its Constitutional Obligation to maintain peace in the State.
Gujarat High Court allows Termination of 20 weeks of Pregnancy of Minor Rape Survivor
Gujarat High Court has directed to undertake the medical termination procedure with all due care and precautions.
[Alarnatha Temple] Orissa HC directs separate arrangements for early darshan by old, physically disabled and women
The Court gave a slew of directions to ensure the smooth and peaceful darshan of the deity during Anasara.
‘PIL must be used as an effective weapon in armory of law for delivering social justice to the citizens’; Orissa HC dismisses petition challenging Rs. 2000 Notes Exchange
A publicity interest litigation should be nipped in the bud so that valuable time of the Court is saved which can be effectively utilized in reducing huge pendency of cases.
‘Being an Indian citizen, he made all attempts to destabilize peace in the society by making derogatory posts against PM Modi’; Gujarat HC denies bail
The Court said that a person may like or dislike any person, but it does not mean that he may start using derogatory and abusive language for the Prime Minister of the Country and his late mother.
Manipur HC directs State and Officer-in-charge to complete pending Investigation in 10-years-old UAPA case within 6 months
The Court said that offences under UAPA are serious ones relating to the security of the nation and FIR cannot be quashed on mere technicalities without going to the complete merit of the case.
Manipur High Court directs appointment of Dr. L Ranjit Singh as Director of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
While a writ petition is pending wherein the appointment of a Director is challenged, the authorities concerned cannot appoint another Director without the leave of the Court.
[Illegal Coal Mining] Meghalaya HC expresses concern for involvement of higher-ups of State; Reprimands State for complicity with kingpin
The Court said that the State is responsible for aiding the business of illegal mining and allowing illegal transport of thousands of metric tonnes of coal
Gujarati Stenographer Recruitment: Gujarat HC dismisses petition of candidate seeking relaxation in Age Criteria
The Gujarat High Court said that if a person has failed to possess the prescribed eligibility, he cannot claim participation in the selection process.
Manipur HC dismisses election petition filed against BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei for absence of cause of action
An election petition must contain a concise statement of material facts on which the election petitioner relies along with full particulars of any corrupt practice that the election petitioner alleges.
Gokulraj Murder Case: Madras High Court upholds Conviction
In 2015, a young Dalit Engineering student was abducted, and his head was severed for allegedly having a relationship with an upper caste woman.
No exclusion of people from Welfare Schemes on grounds of failure to possess Aadhaar Card or Mobile Phone: Orissa HC
The Court said that failure to possess an Aadhaar Card or a mobile phone or a proper ‘identity’ paper of a particular kind cannot become obstacles to availing the benefits under the Schemes as it can result in a child, or a family being denied the basic support in terms of food and supplements.
Gujarat HC Orders probe against Doctor accused of Issuing Fake Medical Certificates to Prisoners seeking Bail
The Court noted that the Doctor was in the habit of issuing the Medical Certificates in the name of different hospitals to aid prisoners in filing applications for bail before the Court of law.
46th Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka, retires after a very brief tenure of 3 days
Justice R.D. Dhanuka, whose appointment as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court was notified on 26-05-2023, retires today after a very short tenure of 3 days!
Orissa HC refuses anticipatory bail to man alleged of outraging religious feelings of Muslims by raising provocative slogans on Hanuman Jayanti
Provocative slogans were raised giving rise to communal disharmony leading to arson and bloodshed during the procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Meghalaya HC directs State to completely prohibit display of animal carcasses in meat shops
The Court said that apart from the hideous sight, there is also an element of hygiene involved since the meat displayed is open to the grime and dust of the street.
Gujarat High Court grants interim relief to Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2002 assault case
Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi was alleged of assaulting Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar.
SC stays West Bengal’s order imposing ban on screening of ‘The Kerala Story’; also directs Tamil Nadu Government to provide adequate security to cinema halls displaying the film
The Court said that the prohibition imposed on the film by West Bengal suffered from over breadth.