Mediated Settlements Enforceable Only with Court Approval: J&K High Court
The J&K High Court ruled that mediated settlements must receive court approval to gain enforceability as a decree, citing procedural compliance under mediation rules.
Supreme Court: Faulty Investigation Alone Cannot Lead to Acquittal in Criminal Cases
Supreme Court lays down that defective investigation by itself cannot be a ground for acquittal; courts must consider all available evidence including witness statements and medical reports in criminal cases.
Multiple inquiries on same allegations violate Article 21: Punjab & Haryana HC
State presented no compelling reason why custodial interrogation was necessary. Considering these factors, the court granted anticipatory bail to Ajay Kumar, ensuring that he remains available for investigation and fully cooperates with the authorities.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies protection plea, citing bigamy concerns.
Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to a dignified life, but it must be exercised within the limits of the law.
Air force personnel’s anticipatory bail gets cancelled on the ground of misrepresentation
Background The court was hearing the application for the cancellation of the anticipatory bail It was wrongly submitted by the accused that there was a cross case regarding the same incident. Analysis Rajasthan HC’s Jodhpur Bench had cancelled the anticipatory bail of the
Supreme Court Awards Compensation in Medical Negligence Case, Emphasizing Post-Operative Care Standards
Supreme Court directs eye surgeon to pay Rs. 3.5 lakh compensation for negligence in post-cataract surgery care where delayed infection diagnosis led to patient's vision loss.
Supreme Court Grants Punjab More Time in Farmers’ Leader Medical Aid Case, Balancing Health Concerns with Protest Rights
Supreme Court extends time for Punjab to provide medical aid to protesting farmer leader Dallewal, who agrees to treatment if the Centre initiates talks on MSP demands.
J&K High Court Halts EWS Certificate Cancellation, Citing Due Process Violations
J&K High Court stays cancellation of EWS certificate, pulls up Deputy Commissioner for presuming guilt without fair hearing, violation of principles of natural justice in inquiry process.
Kerala High Court: Longevity Of Service Is Not The Only Factor In Determining Regularization
According to Kerala HC, length of service cannot be the only justification for requesting regularization