Odisha HC Upholds State Judicial Services Exam, Rejects Plea for Cancellation Despite Alleged Flaws
The Odisha High Court has declined a prayer to cancel the 2023 Odisha Judicial Services Preliminary Examination despite allegations of flaws in test. The dissatisfied candidates are now in a state of confusion as this decision does not meet their expectations. This case
No supervisory jurisdiction over NCDRC: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that that its supervisory jurisdiction mentioned under article 227 of the Indian constitution, exercisable only over the courts and tribunals that fall within its jurisdiction. An appeal was filed by the petitioner against the judgment of
Jharkhand High Court Grants Interim Bail, Affirms Judicial Vigilance Over Liberty Rights
The Jharkhand High Court has granted interim bail to an accused who was in transit remand following an arrest by the Jharkhand Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi presided over the case and determined that releasing the petitioner on interim
Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.
The IIM Udaipur filed a civil writ petition in Rajasthan HC against the order of permanent Lok Adalat. Where, directed to refund the student admission fee after the cut-off date. Respondent first initiated the admission to IIM Udaipur and after getting an offer
Allahabad High Court Orders Employer to Review Voluntary Retirement Request Due to Life-Threatening Severe Depression and Anxiety Disorder.
Recently, the Allahabad High Court underlined the mental health component of the employment rights stating that severe depression and anxiety are life-threatening. In a case, a Head Assistant of Malkhan Singh District Hospital, Aligarh applied for voluntary retirement as she was suffering from
Call for ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion in SC/ST Reservations: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has highlighted the importance of excluding the ‘creamy layer’ from reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This move aims to ensure that benefits reach the most disadvantaged within these communities. The ruling, which was a part of
Delhi IAS Coaching Centre deaths: Delhi court denies bail to 5 accused including the SUV driver
The court on Wednesday denied bail to all the 5 accused i.e. 4 co-owners of the coaching centre and the SUV driver, who were arrested for the death of three civil services aspirants due to flooding in the basement of coaching centres. Judicial
Supreme Court Demands Action on Misleading Health Product Ads, Orders Transparency in Complaint Handling
The Supreme Court has criticized the Centre, states, and Union territories for not using legal mechanisms against manufacturers of drugs, cosmetics, and health products indulging in misleading advertisements. Justice Hima Kohli noted significant gaps in the implementation of three health sector laws: Drugs
Supreme Court Urges Fairness in State Bar Fees, Emphasizes Welfare Fund for Advocate’s Support
The Supreme Court has clarified its stance on State Bar enrolment fees, stating that any funds collected from lawyers as a prerequisite to enrolment must strictly adhere to the definition of ‘enrolment fee’. The court emphasized that fees collected under various names such
PIL filed in Bombay High Court, raises serious concerns over rising cases of suicide among students
Recently, Public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in Bombay high Court seeking to direct university of Mumbai to conduct Suicide prevention training workshops. As per Live Law report, PIL is filed by the child rights activist Shobha Panchmukh, raising concern over rising
