Habeas Corpus – Illegal Detention – Procedural Violations: Petitioner challenges detention order under Article 226, seeking release of detenue detained under A.P. Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986. Argues illegal detention due to non-inclusion of bail information. [Para 1, 5]
Detention Order Review – Bail Information Critical: Court emphasizes the necessit...
Promotional Exercise – Eligibility Criteria and Seniority – Challenging the communication for promotion to Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) based on eligibility without considering seniority – Eligibility criterion under Rule 5 of the 2015 Rules mandates five years of continuous service in the grade of OFS Group-A (JB) – Petitioners, senior in service but not meeting the...
Income Tax – Reassessment Notices – Applicability of Limitation Period – Assessment Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 – Notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, post-enactment of Finance Act, 2021, treated as issued under Section 148A(b) – Validity of reassessment actions including orders under Section 148A(d) and consequent notices under Section 148 &nda...
Habeas Corpus – Missing Child – Inadequate Police Action: Petitioner’s daughter went missing from a hospital. Despite CCTV evidence and involvement of known harasser Janu, police initially reluctant to register an FIR; higher authority intervention required. [Para 1]
Kidnapping – Involvement of Acquaintances: Janu and his cousin Ankit confessed to kidnapping th...
Habeas Corpus – Missing Person Case – Petitioner's Wife Missing Since 19.11.2022 – Petitioner seeks Habeas Corpus under Articles 226 & 227 of the Constitution to produce his missing wife. [Para 1-2]
Police Investigation – FIR Registered Under Section 365 IPC – Complaint by Respondent No.2 Leads to FIR No.339/2023 – Efforts to Trace Missing L...
Writ Petition – Technical Bid Disqualification – Challenging disqualification of technical bid and seeking fairness in the bid process – Petitioner’s technical bid disqualified for not including ‘Notes’ in the Audited Balance Sheet – Fourth respondent’s bid accepted despite non-fulfillment of eligibility criteria – Discretion of State organizat...
Expeditious Disposal of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs – Directing the establishment of special benches by High Courts to monitor and expedite criminal cases against sitting and former MPs and MLAs. Guidelines formulated for prioritized hearing and trial on a day-to-day basis, ensuring speedy justice in line with Article 21 of the Constitution. [Paras 1, 3, 9, 14, 16, 20]
Special Cou...
Income Tax Assessment and Judicial Review – Petition against order and notice under Income Tax Act for alleged tax evasion. The case revolves around the question of whether the Revenue should continue proceedings given the small amount involved. [Para 1]
Petitioner’s Prayers for Relief – Seeking quashing of the order dated 29.07.2022 and notice dated 30.07.2022. Requ...
Writ Petition – Selection of Melsanthi (Head Priest) – Challenge to the selection of the 5th respondent as Melsanthi of Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple for the year 1199 ME (2023-24) – Allegation of improper conduct in the draw of lots – Petitioner seeking a re-conduct of the selection process. [Paras 1, 7, 8]
CCTV Footage and News Item Review – Cour...
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) - Irregularities in the functioning of Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) - Alleged favoritism and irregularities in the selection of sportspersons for Special Olympics World Games and in the appointment of office-bearers of SOB - Violation of guidelines and regulations - SOB recognized as a National Sports Federation with specific conditions - Continuation of office-be...