Koli fishing community moves to the Bombay HC
The Koli fishing community has moved to the Bombay HC for compensation for the loss caused to them by the Mumbai Trans Harbour link, also known as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Setu. Mari Aai Machimar Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit had filed the petition,
Urgent Measures Needed: Rising Elephant Mortality Linked to Habitat Loss and Disease
A recent report on elephant population estimates from four reserves in the state reveals concerning trends. It shows that young elephants, particularly those under 10 years old, face a high mortality rate of around 40%. This alarming increase in calf deaths is linked
Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Withdrawal of PIL Challenging Gallantry Awards for Officers Accused of Excessive Force During Farmers’ Agitation
A recent development in the Punjab and Haryana High Court involved a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Haryana Government notification that recommended gallantry awards for six police officers who were stationed at the Shambhu border during the farmers’ agitation. The PIL, filed
Minor girls alleged serious misconduct, notice issued: Madhya Pradesh HC
In the case where minor girls alleged serious misconduct, a notice was issued by the Madhya Pradesh HC whereby urgent action was demanded. Incident took place when the teacher forced the minor girls to remove their clothes in search of mobile phones. A
Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging State Government’s Independence from BJP Influence
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Manjesh Kumar Yadav. The plea sought a directive compelling the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify that it operates independently and is not influenced by the Bharatiya Janata Party
“Delhi High Court Rules Settlement Consideration as Capital Gains, Not Salary Profits”
The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Ravinder Dudeja Observed the tribunal made a fundamental error by distinguishing between a ” perquisite” and “profit in lieu of salary” mentioned in Section 17(3) addresses compensation received from an employer upon termination or modification
Copy of order will be given to Puja Khedkar: UPSC to Delhi HC
The UPSC has informed the Delhi HC of its communication regarding its order to cancel the probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar’s Candidature. The plea that she filed against the press release of UPSC. was dismissed by Justice Jyoti Singh The court asked Puja
Gujarat HC criticizes lack of helmet use among two-wheeler Riders
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
Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Data on Crime Surge After Lawrence Bishnoi’s Jailhouse Interview
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to submit detailed data on criminal cases registered after the broadcast of an interview with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi last year. The directive comes amid concerns about a possible
The Maharashtra government was pulled up by the SC for not filing an affidavit
The SC pulled up the Maharashtra government for not filing an affidavit regarding the details of the compensation to be given in a case, wherein the state had illegally occupied a person’s property and the person was rather allotted a notified land. The
