Inquiry
Telangana HC dismisses plea of former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao challenging appointment of Commission to inquire into irregularities of power procurement from DISCOMS during his tenure
The Court opined that the press conference was held to update the media about the status of the proceedings before the Commission and the extract of the press conference did not contain any material indicating that Respondent 3 pre-judged the issues pending before him.
Proposed accused has no right to hearing at the stage of inquiry under Section 340(1) of CrPC: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court emphasised that the purpose of the preliminary inquiry is not to determine guilt or innocence but to decide whether an inquiry is expedient in the interest of justice.
Supreme Court restores penalty withholding 50% of monthly pension in Sexual Harassment at Workplace case
“Sexual harassment in any form at the workplace must be viewed seriously and the harasser should not be allowed to escape from the clutches of law.”
Read why Madras High Court denied conducting fresh preliminary inquiry against Former CM Edappadi Palaniswami in Highway Tender Scam
It is almost 73 years since the Constitution of India started governing this country and the harsh reality is that the Executive has almost lost its independence and it has virtually turned into an organ merely executing whatever is said/dictated/ordered by the political party, which is in power during the relevant point of time.
Copying and cheating in examinations is like a pandemic, which can ruin society and educational system of any country: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Technological University had been lenient in imposing Category IV punishment rather than rusticating the students who were found cheating in the examinations. Therefore, the court observed that the students who engage in unfair means in exams and get away with it cannot build the nation.
Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings after Registrar’s (Vigilance) inquiry revealed fabricated IPAB Order was placed on record
The Delhi High Court had initiated criminal contempt proceedings against defendants in a suit after the Registrar (Vigilance)’s inquiry revealed that the defendants placed a fabricated Intellectual Property Appellate Board’s Order on record.
Delhi High Court upholds compulsory retirement of a teacher accused of sexual harassment and molestation of a Class IX student
In a case where a physics teacher was accused of sexual harassment and molestation of a minor girl, the Delhi High Court held that in dealing with such matters, paramount consideration must be given to the well-being of the child whose mental psyche was vulnerable, impressionable and in a developing stage.
‘Non-compliance of Section 94 JJ Act’; Bombay High Court set aside order sending a juvenile to regular court due to wrong assessment of age
Bombay High Court: In a case filed by a father (‘petitioner’) seeking for setting aside the order passed by the Juvenile Justice
Gauhati High Court expresses displeasure by traffic police behaviour on duty; directs State authorities to impart training to police personnel and make them more citizen centric
Gauhati High Court:In a case relating to suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the police atrocities, which took place at Paltan
Regulation of Inquiries under Section 7-A of the EPF Act – The Need of the Hour?
by Jeevan Ballav Panda†, Meher Tandon††, and Dhriti Mehta†††
Cite as: 2022 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 44
MP HC | Inquiry ordered against Police Officer for suppressing evidence in rape case
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Vivek Agarwal, J., took up a bail application moved by the Applicant accused for offences punishable under Sections
Does S. 327(2) CrPC providing for “in camera” proceedings apply to appeals? Bom HC decides while rejecting Tarun Tejpal’s application
Bombay High Court at Goa: A Division Bench of Revati Mohite Dere and M.S. Jawalkar, JJ. rejected Tarun Tejpal’s plea to conduct
POSH Act | Jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committee and Local Committee: Detailed account of Delhi HC decision revolving around case of aggrieved women herself terminated from services
Delhi High Court: Noting allegations against an employer with regard to the sexual harassment Sanjeev Sachdeva, J., expressed that, “…instead of providing
SAT | ‘Reasonable opportunity to be heard’ to initiate inquiry is ‘unreasonable’: Show cause notice is abundant while ‘opportunity’ is redundant
Securities Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai (SAT): The Coram of Justice Tarun Agarwala, (Presiding Officer) and Justice M.T. Joshi (Judicial Member), while dismissing the
Jhar HC | [Service Law] In a case past two decade, Court observes procedural irregularity at the behest of Disciplinary authority; issues direction for consequential benefits
Jharkhand High Court: Deepak Roshan, J., while allowing the present writ application, said, “This court is having no hesitation to hold that
Kar HC | “Justice should not only be done but also seem to be done”: Court quashes order of disqualification and directs re-inquiry
Karnataka High Court: Krishna S. Dixit, J. allowed the writ petition in part by quashing the previous order by the Joint Registrar
P&H HC | Petitioners seeking protection directed to be issued advance notice under S. 160 CrPC in case they are required to be associated with investigation
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Gurvinder Singh Gill, J., disposed of the petition directing the respondents to issue written advance notice to
All HC | Power under S. 482 CrPC to be used for limited purpose as frequent and uncalled interference at preliminary stage may obstruct the progress of inquiry
Allahabad High Court: Dinesh Kumar Singh, J. disposed of the petition on the ground that no substantial ground was made for exercising
Prima facie discrepancies surrounding appointment valid grounds to direct inquiry
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sunil Gaur, J., disposed of a writ petition before it. The petitioner, an