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Uttaranchal High Court
Uttaranchal HC appoints wife as her husband’s guardian who is in a comatose state
If there is any misuse of power/misappropriation of funds/non-extension of requisite care and protection or support regarding the treatment of the person lying in comatose state, it is open to bring up the matter before this Court to revoke the power.
President appoints Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court
Justice Tiwari will perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice with effect from 11-10-2024 consequent upon the retirement of Justice Ritu Bahri, Chief Justice, on 10-10-2024.
Criminal Law Roundup September 2024 | Stories on Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise policy scam; Cash-for-job scam; West Bengal Coal Scam; and more
In September 2024, the Supreme Court and various High Courts engaged in significant discussions on criminal law, focusing on critical issues such as Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise liquor policy scam; Cash-for-job scam. Key rulings emphasized the balance between individual rights and public interest. Overall, these discussions reflect a dynamic legal landscape committed to upholding justice amid evolving challenges.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Narendar G. as next Chief Justice of Uttaranchal HC
Justice Ritu Bahri, who is currently the Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, retires on 10-10-2024.
Till BCI’s decision is pending, complaints against Advocates will be entertained only on fee of Rs 1750: Uttaranchal HC halts fee hike to Rs 5500
Regarding the 20 complainants, who paid Rs 5500 towards fee, the Court stated that the Bar Council of Uttarakhand will have to take steps to return the remaining amount after deducting Rs 1750 from Rs 5500.
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Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season
HIGH COURTS SEPTEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Read latest updates on T-series; Haldwani Violence; Service and Employment Laws; Cruelty on husband; and more
Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season.
[Haldwani Violence] ‘Appeal lies u/s 21 of NIA Act before Division Bench’; Uttaranchal HC dismisses bail plea of Abdul Malik
Under Section 21 of NIA Act, appeals are filed against Special Court’s order and thus in view of the powers that are conferred on the Court of Session for exercising the jurisdiction of the Special Court, orders passed by the Court of Session under Section 22(3) shall also be appealable under Section 21.
‘Sluggish Investigation’; Uttaranchal HC grants default bail to accused persons in Haldwani Violence Case
The right to life and liberty is one of the integral part of the Constitution and it is the most sacred fundamental right and the custody of people in the name of various enactments and without adhering to the promptness of the investigation, cannot allow appellant to remain under incarceration.
Army Welfare Education Society not “State”; Service dispute between its educational institution & employees cannot be adjudicated in writ petition: Supreme Court
“Legitimate expectation, jurisprudentially, was a device created to maintain a check on arbitrariness in state action. It does not extend to and cannot govern the operation of contracts between private parties, wherein the doctrine of promissory estoppel holds the field.”
High Court does not function as a Court of Appeal or Revision while exercising jurisdiction u/s 482 of CrPC: Uttaranchal High Court
The Court opined that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 of CrPC though wide should not be capriciously or arbitrarily exercised but should be exercised in appropriate cases to do real and substantial justice. Thus, quashing of charge sheet or setting aside summoning order on appreciation of evidence is not justified.
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Uttaranchal HC directs Labour Commissioner to inspect all brick kilns to ensure minimum wages are being paid to workers
The Court directed the Labour Commissioner to ensure that the provisions of all Labour Welfare Legislations are also being complied with in respect of Brick Kiln workers.
[POCSO] Uttaranchal HC commutes death sentence to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for man who committed rape on his stepsister
The Court opined that the prosecution did not place any material or evidence to conclude that reformation, rehabilitation, and social re-integration of the accused into society was not possible.
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[Baba Tarsem Singh Murder Case] Uttaranchal HC dismisses Former IAS Officer Harbans Singh Chugh’s plea to quash FIR
FIR is not an encyclopedia which must disclose all facts and details relating to the offence reported and mere information is sufficient for investigation.
Uttaranchal High Court directs Chief Wildlife Warden to follow procedure provided u/s 11 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 before directing to hunt/kill any wild animal
“The decision of Chief Wildlife Warden to issue direction to hunt wild animal, has to be on a rational basis, foundationed on credible material, and not because of any pressure being exhorted by local politicians or people.”
Uttaranchal HC takes suo motu cognizance of illegal felling of trees in jungle areas of Kaladhungi to Bajpur; directs State to take action against erring officials
“No committee was ever constituted to determine as to who will be the actual traditional forest dwellers or a Scheduled Tribe, who can be protected by the rights conferred upon them by the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.”
Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, 14th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, retires
Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra was elevated as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court in February 2023 and had made it emphatically clear that his priority will be to impart justice to the poor and downtrodden while expediting old cases.