Civil Writ Petitions – Challenge to the notification issued by respondents splitting the post of Patwari into Junior and Senior Patwaris with different pay scales – Petitioners contending that the classification is arbitrary and violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India – Petitioners working as Patwaris under the Punjab Revenue Patwaris Class III Service Rules, 1966 &ndash...
Facts: The petitioner sought to quash orders related to the appointment of a Lambardar. Multiple candidates applied for the position after Arjan Singh’s death. The petitioner was 30 years old with a 10+2 qualification, while respondent No.5 was 40 years old with a criminal case registered against him (FIR No.94 dated 20.07.2005) under Sections 325, 323, 148, 149 of IPC. The District Collecto...
Senior Citizens Act, 2007 – Eviction of children from property – Authority of the Tribunal – Summary procedure – Competing claims – Right to maintenance and protection – The Tribunal under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 may have the authority to order eviction as an incident of the enforcement of the right to maintenance and protection, but this remedy can only b...
Service Law - Jurisdiction - Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) - Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 - Writ Petition NO.9407 of 2023 - The petitioner challenges the dismissal of his Original Application (O.A.) by the CAT on grounds of lack of jurisdiction (Para 2).
Deputation - Effect on Employment - The petitioner's appointment as a Registrar with the Armed Forces Tribunal was on...
Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction - Framing of Additional Charge - Accused charged under Sections 302, 498-A, 120-B of IPC - Prosecution alleges abetment of suicide - Additional charge framed under Section 306 IPC - Challenge to the framing of the additional charge. (Para No. 1, 4, 5, and 8)
Jurisdiction of Trial Court - Power to alter or add charges - Section 216 of Cr.P.C. - Additional charge f...
Criminal Misc. Writ Petition – Quashing of Orders – Jurisdiction of High Court – Writ petition filed praying for the quashing of orders dated 31.3.2022 passed by the Commissioner Vindhyachal Division and 3.1.2022 passed by Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue), Bhadohi, along with a notice dated 22.6.2020, under U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970 (para 1).
Requir...
Article 227 of the Constitution of India – Matrimonial Case – Expedited Disposal of Proceedings – Right to Speedy Justice – Direction to the Family Court for expeditious trial – Petitioner seeks dissolution/nullity of marriage – Apex Court’s recognition of the right to speedy justice under Article 21 – Notice to Respondent dispensed with – Emph...
Service Law- Letters Patent Appeal – Judgment dated 26.07.2023 – Writ petition challenging the disengagement order of Special Police Officer (SPO) – Enquiry conducted under Rule 359 of J&K Police Rules – No enquiry against the petitioner, violation of principles of natural justice – Petitioner engaged as SPO by respondents in 2013 – Disengaged on the g...
Arms Act, 1959 - Section 13 - Application for Arms License - Rejection - Challenge by way of Writ Petition - Petitioner, a businessman, sought an arms license for self-protection and carrying cash related to his business - Application rejected based on a police report that did not recommend granting the license for self-protection - Petitioner contended lack of proper application of mind in the im...
Constitution of India - Article 226 – Writ Petition – Challenge to debarment order – Supply of sub-standard items in dry ration kits under Mid Day Meal Scheme – Petitioner’s contention that chana might have rotted due to passage of time and rainy season – Applicability of Ministry of Education’s guidelines on oil and fat – Court’s evaluation of...