Migration ‘from Haryana to Rajasthan’ after Marriage does not affect migrant woman’s EWS eligibility: Rajasthan High Court
“The status of the petitioner of belonging to Economically Weaker Section (‘EWS’) category is not in dispute herein.”
Justice Arun Monga
Yoga certificate not valid sports certificate for purpose of awarding bonus marks for PT Instructor recruitment: Rajasthan High Court
As per Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports notification dated 21.12.2016, Yoga is not recognized as a sport.
Lack of transparency in Medical Board’s justification for differential treatment violates Articles 14 and 16: Rajasthan High Court
“Equals must be treated equally and, therefore, the non-grant of the benefit to the petitioner despite his being otherwise eligible and meritorious, does not meet the judicial approval.”
Rajasthan High Court clubs multiple FIRs in financial mismanagement allegations against Creative Credit Cooperative Society
“Clubbing of the FIRs will reduce the financial drain on the state exchequer as well as cut down the administrative burden, especially given that all the cases arise out of same or similar cause.”
Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR under SC/ST Act against actress Shilpa Shetty for use of word “Bhangi” in 2013 Interview
“One cannot lose sight of the reality that celebrities and public figures invariably tend to speak in a casual tone during interviews, and it is thus essential to consider the broader context rather than isolating specific words.”
Rajasthan High Court dismisses Execution Proceeding & arrest warrant against Nokia Solutions & Networks India (P) Ltd, an uninvolved party
Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act penalties are intended for parties responsible for complying with a Commission’s order and as the petitioner was not involved in the transaction or compliance, the proceedings against them were without basis.
Rajasthan High Court quashes Grievous Hurt charge against temple security in altercation at Eklingji Temple; allows trial for remaining offenses
“Whether or not allegations leveled by the complainant are false or not is a matter of trial and shall be decided by the competent trial Court upon filing of the charge sheet which is proposed as per the factual report.”
‘Right to Dignity under Article 21 includes fulfilling marital vows taken during marriage’; Rajasthan High Court grants bail
“Petitioner is a person with family ties and is not a flight risk. Nature of prosecution evidence is mostly all documentary in nature, which has been seized and there is no likelihood of tempering with the same.”
‘Right to live with dignity under Article 21 encompasses father’s right to attend son’s wedding’; Rajasthan High Court grants bail
“Right to life does not mean mere right to exist but to live with dignity. Such a right cannot be and ought not be curtailed on the ground that petitioner father’s is an accused in pending cases.”
‘Every citizen has right to access temple and offer prayers’; Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR for alleged Trespass at Mahakaleshwar Mahadev Temple
“The fact that the petitioner belongs to a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe may have caused some discomfort among the Trustees, leading to the denial of access. Such conduct by the Trustees is unacceptable.”
“Any further investigation after filling of Police Report requires trial court’s permission under Section 193(9) of BNSS”: Rajasthan High Court
The Court noted that since the petitioner was not found to be involved in any offence, his plea for quashing the FIR no longer required adjudication.
[Right to fair & speedy trial] Rajasthan High Court quashes corruption charges against 100-year-old man and his 96-year-old wife due to 18-years Trial delay
“The absence of any progress, despite the charge sheet being filed in 2014, raises serious concerns about the administration of justice. Such delay undermines the legal principle that justice delayed is justice denied.”
Rajasthan High Court permits accused to travel abroad to attend daughter’s engagement ceremony; upholds Right to personal liberty
“Virtual presence cannot substitute the physical presence of a father at his daughter’s engagement, which is a once-in-a-lifetime event for both father and daughter.”
Right to Life and Liberty to be protected irrespective of marital status or age; Rajasthan High Court directs police protection for minor live-in couple
“It is the bounden duty of the State, as per the Constitutional obligations casted upon it, to protect the life and liberty of every citizen.”
BNSS vs CrPC| CrPC to apply to pending trial/investigation registered before Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force: Rajasthan High Court
The Court stated that “if an FIR is registered prior to 01-07-2023 under the CrPC, it would amount to a pending enquiry/investigation within the meaning of Section 531(2)(a) of BNSS.”
[Autonomy in Panchayati Raj Institutions] | Rajasthan High Court sets aside Panchayati Raj officials’ transfer orders; Reaffirms principles of decentralized governance
The Court held that transfer orders must specify the new duty location to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of administrative discretion.
Rajasthan High Court criticises Registry for compiling 145-pages long cause list with 1,609 cases; likens situation to ‘unscrambling a scrambled egg’
Rajasthan High Court stated that what baffles the Court is “how the Registry anticipates this Bench to navigate through this labyrinthine situation, akin to unscrambling a scrambled egg”.