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“No doubt, Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression, this freedom is subject to the reasonable restrictions, and it does not include the freedom to make statements which are defamatory to any person or defamatory to the Indian Army.”
During a public function at Raikunda village in Ambedkar Nagar at Mhow, BJP Minster Vijay Shah used scurrilous and offensive language against Col. Sofia Quraishi.
Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in the Indian Army.
“The mere fact that the disease manifested itself many years after joining service is sufficient to conclude that the same was attributable to military service because it is an established fact that stress and strain in military service is unique.”
The applicant was enrolled in the Indian Army in 1985 in a fit state of health and mind, however, after 26 years of service he was diagnosed with primary hypertension @30% for life and was subsequently discharged.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
‘Being careful while giving reasons to candidates for which they have not been appointed would help in avoiding such litigation which entails cost for candidates who may not be able to afford it.’
The Court noted that apart from one WhatsApp message, which was not incriminating, nothing else was found from the raid at the petitioner house. Still the petitioner has been behind bars for a substantial period of more than 2½ years.
In 2022, the Supreme Court had stayed the criminal prosecution against the accused Army men, after noting that the sanction under AFSPA has not been obtained.
“Instead of helping the family of the missing solider, the Indian Army expects them to get the date of his civil death declared through civil Court, and they are denied to release the pension and other retirement allowances of the missing solider.”
“Severance of employer — employee relationship can never be said to be an easy choice, for it not only results in the employee losing his livelihood, but also affects those who depend on him for their survival. And if the employer is the Indian Army, the loss is even greater, since it has the effect of suddenly displacing a soldier from the regimented lifestyle of the military”
“While reducing the age limit from 21 years to 17½ years for recruitment as Agniveers, the Government has considered various aspects including the distinct and challenging geographical terrains in the borders of India and also the system of Army maintained in various world countries.”
The Delhi High Court directs Government to grant age relaxation of two years as a ‘one time measure’ for recruitment of the post of Sepoy Pharma in Indian Army.
Article 246 read with List 1 Entry 2 of the Seventh Schedule of Constitution of India envisages Armed Forces of the Union of India and includes “Naval, Military and Air Forces; any other armed forces of the Union”
Meghalaya High Court: The Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee, CJ. and W. Diengdoh, J. took up a PIL suggesting surprise checks on
Delhi High Court: While addressing a petition seeking direction for issuance of a joining letter for joining the pre-commission training at Officers
“The structures of our society have been created by males and for males. As a result, certain structures that may seem to be the “norm” and may appear to be harmless, are a reflection of the insidious patriarchal system.”
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Division Bench of Justice Umesh Chandra Srivastava (Chairperson) and Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve (Member) A heard
The Special No 5 Selection Board constituted to screen Women Officers for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) in the Indian Army has
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of Rajiv Sahai EndLaw and Asha Menon, JJ., while addressing a petition observed that, “…an attempt to