Challenge Against Government’s Use of Officers for Political Promotion
The petition filed by EAS Sarma and Jagdeep S Chhokar challenges the deployment of Defence officers and civil servants for what they allege to be political propaganda by the ruling government. They contest specific orders that mandate officers’ involvement in showcasing government achievements
No evidence can be examined at the stage of rejection of the plaint under order 7 rule 11
On 30th November, SC had held that under order 7 rule 11, at the stage of rejection of the plaint no number of merits, as well as evidence of a particular controversy, could be examined at this stage. Issue: – An appeal was
Upholding University Autonomy: Chancellor’s Discretion in Appointing Vice-Chancellors
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala brought to light crucial aspects of the Chancellor’s role in state universities. The judgment highlighted the separation of powers between the Chancellor
SE OIL PRODUCTS’ trademark is similar to that of Patanjali: SC orders immediate seizure
The Bombay HC had recently appointed a court receiver and had given direction to the same for the immediate seizure of the refined soya bean oil that has been produced by SE OIL Products Pvt Ltd. as the trademark that was owned by
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Prisoners’ Rights, Strikes Down Restrictive Outdoor Policy in High Security Zones
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside an order by the Additional Director General of Police (Jails), Punjab, which limited the release of prisoners in high security zones to only two hours in the open atmosphere. Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj stated
Compensation to the woman who delivered after the postpartum surgery refused by Kerala HC
On Tuesday the Kerala High Court had refused the claim for compensation that was made by a 39-year-old woman, as she had alleged that despite having the postpartum sterilization surgery and its negligence, she had given birth to her fifth child. Arguments:- The
If offenses involve state enactments, FIRs in multiple states can’t be clubbed: SC
As a part of a major legal development, the Supreme Court has given its verdict on the writ petition (criminal) No. 341 of 2022, whereby the petitioner, Amandeep Singh Saran had sought redressal under article 32 of the constitution of India. Issue:- Under
Madras High Court Upholds Teacher’s Right to Peaceful Protest, Deems Charge Memos Unsubstantiated
As guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution and an essential component of a democratic nation such as India, the Madras High Court has emphasised the right to peacefully defend without the use of arms. The court further pointed out that the freedom
Delhi High Court Frees Husband Accused of Wife’s Murder, Cites Hanging-vs-Strangulation Distinction
Issue: Delhi High Court Issues Bail in Disputed Murder Case Details of the case: The Delhi High Court has made a noteworthy ruling by granting bail to a man who is facing charges of murder, cruelty (498A), and causing the disappearance of evidence
Kerala Government Notifies High Court That Government Portal Was Redesigned To Protect HIV Patients Using Programs
Issue Tinku Biswal, Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department, recently informed the Kerala High Court that the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) webpage had been modified to include a page exclusively for HIV-positive people in an attempt to preserve the privacy of
