HC Upholds Soldiers’ Rights: WhatsApp Summons Declared Illegal
In a notable decision, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand of the Rajasthan High Court ruled that serving summons to a soldier through WhatsApp does not constitute valid legal service. The Court stressed that in such matters, compliance with the special procedure prescribed under Order 31 Rule 5 of the General Rules (Civil & Criminal), 2018, and […]
Clean Air Is Non-Negotiable: SC Backs Green Crackers, Warns Against Unchecked Pollution
In a significant ruling ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, permitted the restricted use of green firecrackers in the National Capital Region, stressing that the celebration of festivals or business interests cannot come at the cost of people’s health, clean air and […]
SC: Delay in Raising CBI Consent Plea Cannot Nullify Proceedings
The Supreme Court has ruled that objections concerning the absence of State consent under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE) must be raised at the earliest possible stage, preferably soon after the registration of an FIR. The Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi clarified that once the […]
HC Reinforces Rights of Employees Who Acquire Disability: Orders ‘Reassignment Not Termination’
The Allahabad High Court in a notable ruling has reinforced that government employees who become disabled during their service cannot be dismissed. Justice Abdul Moin ruled that they must be given a suitable post, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. This decision protects the rights of differently-abled workers and ensures they […]
‘Anarchy in Jails’ Inevitable: HC Rebukes Govt for Ignoring Prisoners’ Rights
The Delhi High Court has sharply criticized state authorities for their repeated violations of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, emphasizing a lack of sensitivity toward inmates experiencing prolonged incarceration. In its recent order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna highlighted the dangers of extended imprisonment without opportunities for parole and furlough, warning that such policies "can lead […]
SC Clears The Air: Magistrates Can Order Voice Samples from Anyone, Not Just Accused
In a significant ruling reaffirming judicial authority in the investigative process, a bench comprising Chief Justice (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran of the Supreme Court have declared that a Magistrate possesses the power to order the collection of voice samples not only from accused individuals but also from witnesses. Emphasizing that such […]
Writ Of The Habeas Corpus Not Meant To Track Missing Person Probes: HC
In a notable ruling, the Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Avneesh Jhingan and Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu, dismissed a habeas corpus plea, making it clear that the extraordinary writ jurisdiction in cases of missing persons cannot be invoked merely to track the progress of an investigation or express dissatisfaction with how it is being […]
Three-Year-Old’s Death Under Car Sparks HC Outrage Over Police “Cover-Up”
In a tragic case involving the death of a three-year-old boy, the Madhya Pradesh High Court Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf pulled up the police for the questionable conduct of the Investigating Officer (IO), who, instead of investigating the case, questioned the complainant and witnesses in a manner aimed […]
Bombay HC Strikes Hard: Every Pothole Death Now Costs Authorities Rs. 6 Lakh
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has directed that in all future cases where citizens die or are injured due to potholes or unsafe road conditions, both the civic authorities and the contractors responsible for road construction and maintenance will be held liable to pay compensation. The Division Bench of Justice Revati Mohite-Dere […]
No Right to Chat: SC Dismisses Plea on Blocked WhatsApp, Endorses Indian Alternative ‘Arattai’ Instead
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking the restoration of a blocked WhatsApp account and the creation of uniform national rules for suspensions imposed by social media platforms. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta heard the matter and ultimately dismissed it as withdrawn, […]