In a special Saturday sitting, the Madhya Pradesh High Court Division Bench granted one month’s status quo protection to an Indore Waqf Committee after partial demolition, clarifying that the Single Judge’s observations will not prejudice proceedings before the appropriate forum. **MP High Court Steps In: Indore Waqf Committee Gets Status [...]
In a significant development for the Indian film industry and its continuous tango with legal scrutiny, “The Kerala Story 2” has finally secured its release, triumphing over a series of legal hurdles predominantly in Kerala. The highly anticipated sequel faced considerable opposition and legal challenges, reflecting the intense public discourse [...]
Administrative Law — Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation — Policy Change — Lack of Probity and Transparency – Service/Education Law — Alteration of the “Rules of the Game” – Supreme Court found that… The sanctity of administrative fairness often hinges on the ‘Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation.’ This pivotal principle in Administrative [...]
AP High Court grants interim protection from arrest to IPS Sunil Naik in custodial torture case, directs daily appearance before IO till March 5. In a significant development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to IPS officer Sunil Naik in connection with an alleged custodial [...]
In an increasingly volatile economic landscape, the topic of retrenchment benefits is often a contentious one, balancing employee welfare with business sustainability. Recently, the manpower minister highlighted a crucial perspective: “Requiring larger companies to pay higher retrenchment benefits may also put more jobs at risk if the firm is in [...]
Unmasking Deceit: Why a 29-Year Delay Won’t Shield Fraudulent Land Mutations In a significant ruling that reinforces the bedrock principles of justice and equitable land administration, a recent High Court decision has reiterated a crucial point: a substantial delay, even one spanning 29 years, does not serve as a shield [...]
Hyderabad was on edge recently when an email threatening a bomb attack sent shivers down the spine of the Telangana High Court. The chilling message, received by the prestigious judicial institution, immediately triggered widespread panic, leading to a rapid and comprehensive evacuation. Judges, court staff, lawyers, and numerous litigants present [...]
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to meticulously examine the title documents of landowners and grant them a proper hearing before finalizing the demarcation of a storm drain at Westend Green Farms, Rajokri. This crucial order came in response to several [...]