Law Student Sues Op Jindal Global University For Failing Him Over Ai Generated Submissions
Law Student Sues OP Jindal Global University For Failing Him Over Ai Generated Submissions: Punjab & Haryana Issues Notice To University Academic Integrity vs. Artificial Intelligence? The Punjab and Haryana High Court have sought a reply from the O.P. Jindal Global University in response to a LL.M. student's petition challenging the decision of the university, […]
Madras HC: Courts Cannot Step Into Executive’s Role For Directing Promotions
In a recent judgement the Madras High Court Division Bench comprising Justice C.V. Karthikeyan and Justice R. Poornima tackled key issues surrounding promotion and service jurisprudence, specifically the judicial boundaries in addressing promotions within government service. The appellant, M. Palanisamy, sought intervention to challenge his reversion from Sanitary Supervisor back to his original role as […]
Delhi HC Limits Employer Liability in Workplace Suicide
Delhi High Court Limits Scope of Employer Liability in Employee Suicide Cases, Emphasizes Need for Criminal Intent The Delhi High Court recently issued a significant judgment clarifying the limitations of employer liability in suicide cases involving employees who face professional hardships. Justice Amit Sharma quashed a trial court summons against Dr. G.K. Arora, former principal […]
Supreme Court to Examine VIP Privileges and Fees in Temples
Petitioners argue that wealth-based discrimination violates rights to equality, dignity, and religious freedom The Supreme Court on October 25, 2024, agreed to review a plea seeking to abolish 'VIP entry charges' and preferential treatment for certain individuals in temples, while thousands of devotees, including senior citizens, women, children, and persons with disabilities, wait for hours. […]
Bombay HC Quashes FIR Filed Against Former Go Airlines MD In A Data Theft Case
Prock-Schauer was charged under section 43(b) and 66 Information Technology Act in an FIR filed in 2018, at the N.M. Joshi Marg Police Station, based on a complaint by Go Airlines India Ltd.'s Deputy General Manager. On 23rd October, 2024, the Bombay High Court, bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande, quashed a […]
Madras HC Advocates Humane Treatment and Justice for Prisoners
Madras High Court Upholds Prisoner Rights: Orders Investigation into Alleged Abuse and Emphasizes Humane Treatment and Accountability in Prisons On October 29, 2024, the High Court of Madras, comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice V. Sivagnanam, brought out the critical need to protect the rights of prisoners and hold prison authorities accountable. This case involved […]
SC Upholds Murder Conviction Observing Accused Has Duty To Offer Explanations When Offence Was Committed Within Privacy Of Their HouseÂ
The Supreme Court upholds the overturning of the Madras High Court's acquittal, convicting a man and his relatives for the murder of his wife, who had become a "stumbling block" in his purported incestuous relationship with his aunt. The Court observed that when the offence was committed in the presence of the accused in the […]
Bombay HC Directs Retrial Amid Procedural Lapses and Fair Trial Concerns
"Bombay High Court Demands Retrial After Uncovering Major Fair Trial Violations and Procedural Lapses" In a recent judgement, Justice G.A. Sanap of the Bombay High Court at Nagpur Bench examined serious procedural lapses in a criminal case, leading to an order for retrial. The appellants had been convicted of severe offences under sections of the […]
SC Upholds ‘Procedural Irregularity Can’t Defeat Substantive Right’
The Supreme Court has observed procedural irregularity cannot defeat substantive rights and provided relief to the decree objector, whose objection plea was refused by the High Court on the grounds of misapplication of the provisions in filing his objections towards execution of the decree. The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Sanjay Karol sets […]
SC Upholds Cancellation of CBI’s Lookout Circular Against Rhea Chakraborty
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court today upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to cancel the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s lookout circular against actor Rhea Chakraborty and her family, related to the investigation following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan dismissed the CBI's […]