(1)
Athul .Ors .....Appellant Vs.
State of Kerala...Respondent D.D
12/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Gang Rape Conviction – Appellants convicted for abduction, gang rape, robbery, and wrongful confinement of the prosecutrix (PW1) – Trial court’s judgment upheld by the High Court – Emphasizing the reliability of the prosecutrix's testimony and corroborative evidence from eyewitness PW2 – Application of stringent penal provisions under Section ...
(2)
RASHMI INDOULIYA @ CHAUDHARY …..Appellant Vs.
VED PRAKASH INDOULIYA …..Respondent D.D
12/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Condonation of Delay – Matrimonial Appeal – Application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act for condonation of 122 days delay in filing appeal against ex parte decree of dissolution of marriage – COVID-19 and family responsibilities cited as reasons for delay – Respondent remarried after expiry of appeal period – Delay not satisfactorily explained – Applicatio...
(3)
SUNEESH BABU, represented by Power of Attorney Nafeesa .....Petitioner Vs.
MANEESHA and Others .....Respondents D.D
12/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Joint Trial – Family Court Proceedings – Petitioner sought joint trial for efficiency and consistency in cases involving related issues of maintenance and return of articles – Family Court dismissed application citing different procedures for summary proceedings under Section 125 Cr.P.C. – High Court emphasized objective of speedy justice in family disputes – Joint tr...
(4)
MAHESHBHAI TEJABHAI DESAI & ANR. …..Appellants Vs.
STATE OF GUJARAT & ORS. …..Respondents D.D
11/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Employment Law – Termination on Medical Grounds – Challenge to the order terminating a contractual driver on medical grounds without citing any misconduct – Court finds termination arbitrary and without basis in rules or regulations – University failed to accommodate the petitioner in an alternative role despite medical opinion deeming him fit for duty with due risk [Paras ...
(5)
NTC Nidhi Ltd, Nemara Branch, Nemara P.O., represented by its Branch Manager Smt. Saritha M., PIN - 678508 .....Petitioner Vs.
ThishyaRekshit Krishna S, S/O. Shaj B., Nedungodu House, Kiliyalloor, Cheramangalam, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, PIN - 678703
Shaj B., S/O. Balakrishnan, Nedungodu House, Kiliyalloor, Cheramangalam, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, PIN - 678703
Rajula C., W/O. Shaj B., Nedungodu House, Kiliyalloor, Cheramangalam, Alathur Taluk, Palakkad District, PIN - 678703 .....Respondents D.D
11/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Consumer Protection Law – Setting Aside Ex-parte Orders – Petitioner, NTC Nidhi Ltd, was set ex-parte by the DCDRC for filing the version beyond the statutory period – Petitioner contended active participation in proceedings despite late filing – Supreme Court precedent supports participation rights even if declared ex-parte [Paras 2-6].
Right to Participate in...
(6)
Suvendu Adhikari and another .....Petitioners Vs.
State of West Bengal and others .....Respondents D.D
11/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Public Interest Litigation – Post-Poll Violence – Allegations of post-election violence following the 2024 West Bengal state elections – Petitioners raised concerns over the safety and security of citizens, citing incidents of violence and the State Police’s alleged failure to act – High Court directed the continued deployment of Central Forces until 21st June 2024 to...
(7)
Secretary, Raghunathpur High School & Anr. …..Appellants Vs.
Shri Mihir Kumar Hazra & Ors. …..Respondents D.D
10/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Service Law – Appointment and Approval – Appellant school functionaries challenged the order directing approval of Mihir’s service – Contention on procedural lapses, lack of requisite qualifications, and alleged interpolations in records – High Court found Mihir was appointed against a sanctioned post and the procedural lapses were not substantiated by evidence &ndash...
(8)
In the matter between: … Applicant/Defendant
Chemco Plastic Industries Pvt. Ltd. Vs.
Chemco Plast D.D
10/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Pre-Institution Mediation – Compliance Requirement – Defendant sought rejection of the plaint for non-compliance with the mandatory requirement of pre-institution mediation under Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 – Held, whether urgent interim relief is contemplated must be assessed based on the plaint’s pleadings – Plaintiff’s contemplation of urg...
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SATHYABHAMA …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
STATE OF KERALA & RAMAKRISHNAN …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
10/06/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Appeal for Anticipatory Bail under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – Kerala High Court dismissed appeal for anticipatory bail filed under Section 14-A of the Act – Appellant accused of humiliating respondent (a Scheduled Caste member) publicly through derogatory remarks made during a YouTube interview – Prima facie evidence supported allegations of...