Supreme Court Halts Gujarat HC’s Demand For Fresh Apology From Newspapers Over Misreporting

Supreme Court Halts Gujarat HC’s Demand For Fresh Apology From Newspapers Over Misreporting

Sep 4, 2024

The three newspapers later regretted in their affidavits that were submitted to the court, but the court did not seem pleased.

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Gujarat HC criticizes lack of helmet use among two-wheeler Riders

Gujarat HC criticizes lack of helmet use among two-wheeler Riders

Aug 8, 2024

Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Pranav Trivedi raised the issue of traffic tickets (challans) as to why not a single person on a two-wheeler bothers to wear a helmet, expressing concern over the rise in road accidents in Ahmedabad. Pointing out the

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Gujarat High Court Issues Notice- “TRP Game Zone Fire Case”

Gujarat High Court Issues Notice- “TRP Game Zone Fire Case”

Aug 5, 2024

Surat-based gaming zone filed a plea against its closure and submitted it to Gujarat HC on Monday. A single judge bench of Justice Sangeeta K. Vishen issued notice to the respondent, which included the state government and Surat municipal corporation. Where authority follows

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Former ISRO Officer Denied Bail in Cyber Terrorism Case Linked to Alleged Pakistan Contact

Former ISRO Officer Denied Bail in Cyber Terrorism Case Linked to Alleged Pakistan Contact

Jun 14, 2024

The Gujarat High Court has refused bail to Kalpesh Turi, a former technical officer in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who is facing charges of cyber terrorism for allegedly being in contact with a woman stationed in Pakistan. Senior advocate, Shalin Mehta,

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Denial of bail to undertrial with critical health is a death sentence: Gujarat HC

Denial of bail to undertrial with critical health is a death sentence: Gujarat HC

Mar 20, 2024

It was observed by the Gujarat HC that if bail is denied to an under trial whose health is in critical condition then it would be amounting to a death sentence, while it was granting bail to a 69-year-old person accused of murder.

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10-day parole granted to a convict of the Bilkis Bano Case

10-day parole granted to a convict of the Bilkis Bano Case

Feb 23, 2024

A 10-day parole was granted by the Gujarat HC to one of the convicts of the infamous Bilkis Bano Gangrape Case. It was granted to allow him to attend the wedding of his nephew on 5th March 2024. Chandana had approached the court

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Gujarat High Court criticizes GPSC for requiring a lady to travel 300 kilometers for a job interview two days following childbirth

Gujarat High Court criticizes GPSC for requiring a lady to travel 300 kilometers for a job interview two days following childbirth

Jan 15, 2024

Issue: The Gujarat High Court has condemned GPSC for its gender-insensitive demand to go for a job interview after delivery. Facts of the Case: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) was chastised by the Gujarat High Court for allegedly showing “absolute gender insensitivity”

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Gujarat High Court Slams Police for Failure to Address Cattle Crisis: “Stars on Your Shoulder Mean Great Accountability”

Gujarat High Court Slams Police for Failure to Address Cattle Crisis: “Stars on Your Shoulder Mean Great Accountability”

Oct 27, 2023

Issue: The Gujarat High Court gathered to address the state’s rising livestock crisis. The court called top government officials, such as the Gujarat police commissioner, the city commissioner, including the chief secretary of the city planning department, to examine the serious issues. Facts

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SC granted bail to the leader accused of making posts against the Prime Minister

SC granted bail to the leader accused of making posts against the Prime Minister

Oct 18, 2023

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to congress leader Afzal Lakhani, who was accused of making Anti Indian and pro-Pakistani Facebook posts and making posts with derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother. His bail was denied by the

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Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications

Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications

Oct 10, 2023

Issue:- A writ petition was filed by a prisoner whereby he sought consideration of his remission application. Analysis:- It was asked by the Supreme Court from the State of Gujarat, to give an explanation for the time span taken to decide the applications

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