(1)
Dhanpati @ Dhanwanti ...Petitioner Vs.
The State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi) & Anr. ...Respondents D.D
29/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 482 - Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 341, 323, 506 - Framing of charges - Discharge - Scope of interference - At the stage of framing charges, the court's role is limited to determining whether a prima facie case has been made out against the accused - Detailed inquiry into evidence or weighing its sufficiency cannot be conducted - Personal biases or...
(2)
Reena Kumari - Petitioner Vs.
State of Punjab - Respondent D.D
29/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 439 - Interim Bail - Consideration of bail application by a petitioner seeking interim bail for six months - Petitioner gave birth to a child during custody - Allegations of the petitioner pushing her eight-year-old son into a canal - Petitioner's claim of accidental slip - Importance of maternal care and child's welfare - Constitutional provisions a...
(3)
Vijay Kumar Garg @ Dee Cee Gharianwala - Petitioner Vs.
Kajal @ Nicky and Another - Respondents D.D
29/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
DNA test in a declaratory suit - Order for DNA test should not be granted as a matter of routine - Burden of proof lies on the litigating party - A party cannot be compelled to prove the case in the manner suggested by the contesting party - DNA test cannot be ordered for a roving enquiry.
The plaintiff's right to privacy and protection from stigmatization - Consideration of social and cult...
(4)
Arjun Singh @ Marra and another ....... Appellants Vs.
State of Punjab ...... Respondent D.D
28/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Section 52-A – Standing Order No. 1 of 1988 – Conflict between statutory provisions and instructions – Implication of Section 52-A of the Act – Requirement of drawing representative samples of seized contraband – Standing Orders cannot supersede the Act – Statutory instructions are mandatory in nature ...
(5)
SHARAFAT KHAN & ANOTHER ..... APPELLANTS Vs.
NORTHERN RAILWAY & ANOTHER ..... RESPONDENTS D.D
26/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Negligence - Liability for compensation - Distinction between civil and criminal negligence - Receipt of compensation for criminal liability does not bar claim for compensation for civil wrong - Liability to pay compensation for civil wrong and criminal wrong are independent and mutually exclusive - Liability of respondents to pay compensation established. [Para 8.1]
Standard Compensa...
(6)
Savita and others - Petitioners Vs.
Deputy Commissioner, Rewari and others - Respondents D.D
26/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Eviction Orders - Alleged encroachment on gair mumkin rasta (pathway) in khasra No. 145 - Petitioners challenged eviction orders issued by Assistant Collector Ist Grade, Rewari, and Collector, Rewari - Reliance on demarcation report - Objections raised by petitioners - Violation of guidelines, ex parte demarcation, failure to ascertain fixed points, and relay them onto the ground. (Para 1-3)
De...
(7)
SURINDER KAUR AND ANOTHER …APPLICANTS Vs.
VINOD SINGH …RESPONDENT D.D
26/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Negotiable Instruments – Presumption and Burden of Proof – Application for leave to appeal against acquittal under Section 138 of the Act – Respondent issued cheque for Rs.2,50,000, which was dishonoured – Respondent claimed cheques were stolen and account was closed – Court held that initial burden is on complainant to prove transaction leading to issuance of cheque ...
(8)
S.Raja ... Appellant/2nd Respondent Vs.
M/s.Hindustan Unilever Ltd. And Others ... Respondent / Writ Petitioner D.D
25/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 – Section 11-A – Power of Labor Court to interfere with charges – Applicability and scope – Labor Court has the right to reappreciate the evidence and come to a different conclusion – Charges can be interfered with if necessary. (Para 21)
Labor disputes – Writ jurisdiction – High Court’s supervisory jurisdic...
(9)
Monu …….Appellant Vs.
Haryana Staff Selection Commission ….Respondent D.D
25/05/2023
HIGH COURTS
Haryana Staff Selection Commission - Recruitment for the post of Clerk - Revision of answer key - Challenge to correctness of answer - Expert committee's opinion - Scope of interference by the Court - Timeliness of the petition - High Court dismissed the petition - Appeal filed - Supreme Court precedents considered - Held, once the matter has been examined by experts, the Court is not required...