Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.

Lok Adalat’s order was challenged in HC by IIM Udaipur directed a fee refund to the student after the cut-off date.

Aug 1, 2024

The IIM Udaipur filed a civil writ petition in Rajasthan HC against the order of permanent Lok Adalat. Where, directed to refund the student admission fee after the cut-off date. Respondent first initiated the admission to IIM Udaipur and after getting an offer

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Allahabad High Court Orders Employer to Review Voluntary Retirement Request Due to Life-Threatening Severe Depression and Anxiety Disorder.

Allahabad High Court Orders Employer to Review Voluntary Retirement Request Due to Life-Threatening Severe Depression and Anxiety Disorder.

Aug 1, 2024

Recently, the Allahabad High Court underlined the mental health component of the employment rights stating that severe depression and anxiety are life-threatening. In a case, a Head Assistant of Malkhan Singh District Hospital, Aligarh applied for voluntary retirement as she was suffering from

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Delhi HC stresses NIC to accurately record in ICJS – police database” synchronization”

Delhi HC stresses NIC to accurately record in ICJS – police database” synchronization”

Aug 1, 2024

Delhi HC’s division bench of Justice Pratibha M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma directed. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) and State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) to finalize the technical solution of syncing the criminal database of police to prevent any discrepancies and ensure

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Call for ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion in SC/ST Reservations: Supreme Court

Call for ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion in SC/ST Reservations: Supreme Court

Aug 1, 2024

The Supreme Court has highlighted the importance of excluding the ‘creamy layer’ from reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This move aims to ensure that benefits reach the most disadvantaged within these communities. The ruling, which was a part of

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Delhi IAS Coaching Centre deaths: Delhi court denies bail to 5 accused including the SUV driver

Delhi IAS Coaching Centre deaths: Delhi court denies bail to 5 accused including the SUV driver

Jul 31, 2024

The court on Wednesday denied bail to all the 5 accused i.e. 4 co-owners of the coaching centre and the SUV driver, who were arrested for the death of three civil services aspirants due to flooding in the basement of coaching centres. Judicial

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Supreme Court Demands Action on Misleading Health Product Ads, Orders Transparency in Complaint Handling

Supreme Court Demands Action on Misleading Health Product Ads, Orders Transparency in Complaint Handling

Jul 31, 2024

The Supreme Court has criticized the Centre, states, and Union territories for not using legal mechanisms against manufacturers of drugs, cosmetics, and health products indulging in misleading advertisements. Justice Hima Kohli noted significant gaps in the implementation of three health sector laws: Drugs

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Supreme Court Urges Fairness in State Bar Fees, Emphasizes Welfare Fund for Advocate’s Support

Supreme Court Urges Fairness in State Bar Fees, Emphasizes Welfare Fund for Advocate’s Support

Jul 31, 2024

The Supreme Court has clarified its stance on State Bar enrolment fees, stating that any funds collected from lawyers as a prerequisite to enrolment must strictly adhere to the definition of ‘enrolment fee’. The court emphasized that fees collected under various names such

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PIL filed in Bombay High Court, raises serious concerns over rising cases of suicide among students

PIL filed in Bombay High Court, raises serious concerns over rising cases of suicide among students

Jul 31, 2024

Recently, Public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in Bombay high Court seeking to direct university of Mumbai to conduct Suicide prevention training workshops.  As per Live Law report, PIL is filed by the child rights activist Shobha Panchmukh, raising concern over rising

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Regular checks on Mid-Day Meal Providers Must be Ensured: Bombay HC

Regular checks on Mid-Day Meal Providers Must be Ensured: Bombay HC

Jul 31, 2024

It was recently observed by the Bombay HC that the mid-day meals that the private contractors, as well as the self-help groups who prepare the mid-day meals for children of the marginalized section, must be paid regular and surprise checks so that the

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Plea against the demolition of Faizyab Masjid in Delhi dismissed by SC

Plea against the demolition of Faizyab Masjid in Delhi dismissed by SC

Jul 31, 2024

SC dismissed an SLP seeking to maintain the status quo against the demolition of the Faizyad Masjid and Madrasa, located at the Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi. It was filed against the order of the Delhi HC to direct the union in considering the

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