Bihar High Court Strikes Down 65% Reservation Law: Legal Principles and Implications
Issue: The Patna High Court recently nullified laws enacted by the Bihar Legislative Assembly that provided 65% reservations in public employment and educational admissions for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The court argued that this exceeds the 50% reservation limit, violating constitutional equality principles.
In civil trials, a spouse can testify on behalf of the other spouse: Kerala HC
Issue:- The court was dealing with the application of a woman, whereby her civil suit was pending before the court. During this, she had requested for permission to be granted so that her husband could testify and adduce evidence on her behalf. The
Balancing Act: Judiciary’s Role in Ensuring Fairness in PMLA Implementation
For years, India struggled with inadequate laws to combat money laundering and financial crimes. The introduction of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), inspired by the Financial Action Task Force’s 40 recommendations, aimed to address this gap. This act empowered the
HC staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail without passing final order is Unusual :SC
On Monday, the SC said that the decision of the HC to grant an interim stay on the bail to Delhi CM, without passing a final order was unusual. The matter was about the money laundering case. The bench of Justices Manoj Misra
The Kerala HC Advocates association had opposed the court fee hike
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association(KHCAA) submitted its opinion to the expert committee, headed by Justice V K Mohanan opposing the hike in court fees. The KHCAA stated that the decision of the expert committee whereby the recommendations were given for enhancing the
Bombay High Court criticises judge for using the word “handicapped” to express frustration over heavy caseload
The Bombay High Court recently condemned an Additional Sessions Judge for inappropriately using the word “handicapped” showing his frustration over heavy caseload. In the April 24 order, the sessions court judge had granted a stay on a trial court proceedings and adjourned the
An employee’s right to raise safety concerns, affirmed by the Kerala HC
It was ruled by the Kerala HC that if an employee is sharing messages and raising safety concerns on WhatsApp then the same is not wrongful. Justice Satish Ninan had emphasized in a ruling dated 18th June, that if an employee is disciplined
Madras High Court: Biological Relatives Cannot Claim Inherited Property of Adopted Child
The recent ruling by the Madras High Court clarifies the legal stance regarding property inheritance for adopted individuals under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan’s decision on June 5 asserts that once a person is adopted, their legal
Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire
The Gujarat HC has directed the state government to conduct an inquiry into the municipal corporation workings, where due to lethargy accidents take place. The court had taken a Suo moto cognizance out of a PIL that was field before it. The bench
An offence committed under 498A cannot be tried with the sanction of the central government as per section 188: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that criminal proceedings under section 498A of the IPC initiated against a man who has been residing in Australia cannot proceed in India without prior sanction of the central government. However, if a part of the
