The Jharkhand High Court has overturned the dismissal of a contractual peon fired for allegedly taking tea and biscuits. The court labelled the punishment "grossly disproportionate" and a violation of the principles of natural justice after 17 years of service.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court held that mere presence at the scene cannot establish criminal conspiracy and upheld the acquittal of two Excise Inspectors in a 1995 bribery case.
Madras HC rules motherhood cannot hinder education, directs acceptance of delayed LLM dissertation filed after pregnancy and childbirth.
Supreme Court allows UP HJS aspirants rejected over non-forwarding of applications to appear in Mains, saying candidates cannot be denied on hyper-technical grounds.
Gauhati High Court held that a pending criminal case cannot justify withholding an MBBS Pass Certificate where the candidate completed the course and obtained registration.
Gauhati High Court holds pending probe without chargesheet cannot block promotion; directs Assam Police to reconsider officer’s case.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules demolition without notice illegal; Section 405 is enabling, not absolute, and must follow natural justice.
Patna HC sets aside dismissal of Bihar Food Corporation employee, holding non-supply of documents in inquiry violated natural justice and vitiated proceedings.
SC rules foreign judgments without trial on merits unenforceable in India; RBI approval under FERA mandatory for enforcement of foreign decrees.
Allahabad HC curbs arbitrary denial of govt ads, protects press freedom, and directs pragmatic reconsideration in Amar Ujala case.
Delhi HC declines to interfere in BCD elections, directs results to be declared only after vote reconciliation, addressing candidates’ concerns over discrepancies.
Supreme Court holds US divorce on irretrievable breakdown not enforceable in India; grants divorce under Article 142 after 18-year separation.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules maintenance is absolute; unemployment or pending cases cannot excuse a husband from paying wife and child.
Senior Advocate Vikas Singh flags criminalisation of politics, black money in elections, and calls for systemic electoral reforms to protect democracy.
Madras High Court upholds EPF liability on beedi company, holding beedi rollers engaged through intermediaries are employees entitled to PF benefits.
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