(1)
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS Vs.
SHRIHARI SEKHAR THE THAN SUB-DIVISIONAL ENGINEER D.D
19/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Service Law – Adhoc Promotion vs. Regular Promotion – Judicial Scrutiny of Administrative Decisions – The High Court evaluated the legality of adhoc promotions in the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the corresponding impact on pay fixation and seniority. The case revolved around the decision-making process for promotions within a government body and the proper application of a...
(2)
JUMED KHAN …APPELLANT Vs.
THE STATE OF JHARKHAND …RESPONDENT D.D
19/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Murder and Destruction of Evidence – High Court reviewed the conviction under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code. The appellant, Jumed Khan, was initially found guilty by the Additional Sessions Judge for murder and destruction of evidence. The case centered around the death of the appellant's wife, with significant focus on the circumstantial eviden...
(3)
ABDUL BASHEER & Others ... PETITIONERS Vs.
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (PRISONS) & Others ... RESPONDENTS D.D
19/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Writ Petition – Transfer of Prisoners – The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru adjudicated on a writ petition filed by several inmates seeking transfer to Bangalore Central Prison, invoking Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The petitioners, accused in a criminal case, requested consolidation at a single prison for safety concerns and better access to legal counsel. [...
(4)
CHENTHAMARA @ CHENTHAMARAKSHAN Vs.
STATE OF KERALA D.D
19/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Conviction and Sentencing – Chenthamarakshan convicted under Sections 302, 449, 450, 392, 394, and 201 IPC for murder and robbery of Preethi, his relative, and disposing of her body in Tamil Nadu using a Honda Activa scooter [Para 1].
Evidence and Circumstances – Lack of direct evidence; reliance on circumstantial evidence including recovery of victim's body, stolen it...
(5)
ASSETS RECONSTRUCTION COMPANY (INDIA) LTD. Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS D.D
18/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Mortgagee vs. Licensee Rights Dispute – Petition challenging the approval of sale of mortgaged property at a price below the reserve price set by DRT, treating a licensee as a secured creditor over the mortgagee. [Paras 2, 14-15, 32-34]
Procedural and Factual Background – Mortgage created by Karias in favor of ARCIL (Petitioner), license agreement between Karias and SCB. D...
(6)
ANIL KUMAR …PETITIONER Vs.
BALWANTSINGH SETHI …RESPONDENT D.D
18/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Amendment of Complaint – Prohibition in Criminal Procedure – Held, amendments in criminal complaints, particularly regarding substantial aspects like cheque dates, are not permissible under the Criminal Procedure Code. Cites absence of provisions allowing such amendments. [Para 8-14]
Typographical Error in Complaint – Not a Simple Infirmity – Examines the distinction bet...
(7)
A.Rajasekaran …PETITIONER Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu,
Represented by Chief Secretary to Government,
Public (Special-A) Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009.
2.The Registrar-General,
Madras High Court,
Madras. …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
18/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Disciplinary Proceedings – Judicial Officer’s Integrity Questioned – Petitioner, a former Judicial Officer, suspended and prevented from retiring on superannuation due to allegations of involvement in a telephonic conversation regarding financial transactions linked to a criminal case – Charges framed under Rule 17(b) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal)...
(8)
KANAKALATA PRADHAN Vs.
DIRECTOR, SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA AND OTHERS D.D
18/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Service Law - Petitioner's Alleged Illegal Termination and Subsequent Replacement – Petitioner, a Hindi teacher since 1988, allegedly terminated without due process in 1996 – School Management accused of appointing opposite party No.4 without adhering to natural justice principles – Dispute over notification and acknowledgment of termination notices [Paras 1, 2, 4, 8].
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(9)
BARDHAN KUMAR SAH …PETITIONER Vs.
THE STATE OF BIHAR …RESPONDENT D.D
18/03/2024
HIGH COURTS
Allegation of Trespass, Mischief, Assault and Theft – Complainant accused Deo Narayan Sahu and others of trespassing, causing damage, assault, and theft in his shop – Initial statement held all accused responsible for stated offences – Specific involvement of Deo Narayan Sahu questioned. [Para 1]
Cognizance by Magistrate – Cognizance of offences under multiple ...