News Delhi High Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions Alleging Non-Compliance with Injunction Order: Holds That Intent is a Critical Element in Contempt Proceedings; Unintentional or Bona Fide Failure to Comply and Ambiguity in Judicial Orders Provide a Valid Defense RawlawDecember 9, 20244 min read Save
News Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses State’s Appeal, Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case; Holds Prosecution Failed to Prove Victim’s Age or Lack of Consent, Emphasizes Acquittal Cannot Be Overturned on Mere Difference of Opinion RawlawDecember 9, 20243 min read Save
News Gauhati High Court Mandates Recalculation of Pension: “Full Service Tenure from Initial Appointment to Superannuation Must Be Considered for Pensionary Benefits” RawlawDecember 9, 20244 min read Save
News High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Grants Bail to Schizophrenic Woman Accused of Killing Her Child, Emphasizes Unsoundness of Mind as a Key Factor RawlawDecember 9, 20244 min read Save
News Gauhati High Court Dismisses Petition for APSC Answer Script Re-Evaluation, Holds “Re-Evaluation Not Permitted Under the Rules,” Highlights Finality of Administrative Processes RawlawDecember 9, 20244 min read Save
News Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act, Holds “Public Order Requires Protection Against Acts Jeopardizing the Even Tempo of Life,” Validates Detention for Bovine Smuggling and Violent Activities RawlawDecember 9, 20245 min read Save
News Gauhati High Court Orders Recalculation of Pension, Holds “Qualifying Service Must Begin from First Appointment Date,” Directs Inclusion of Full Service Period for Fair Computation RawlawDecember 9, 20244 min read Save
News Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Harassment and Suicide Case, Emphasizes “Two Views Possible, Benefit of Doubt Goes to the Accused,” Cites Delayed and Contradictory Evidence RawlawDecember 9, 20245 min read Save
News Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Review Petitions Challenging Termination Orders of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives: “Review Cannot Be an Appeal in Disguise” RawlawDecember 9, 20245 min read Save
News Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Selection List for Senior Resident Post at AIMS Chamiyana, Holds “Counselling Committee Lacked Authority to Alter Final Merit List,” Directs Appointment Based on Original Merit Rankings RawlawDecember 9, 20243 min read Save