All High Courts Case Commentaries

Notional Seniority and Fair Appointment Practices in Public Sector: PUNEET KASHYAP & Others v. State of HP

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Notional Seniority and Fair Appointment Practices in Public Sector: PUNEET KASHYAP & Others v. State of HP Introduction The case of Puneet Kashyap and Others v. State of Himachal Pradesh and Others...

Establishing Notional Seniority in Public Service Appointments: Nirmala Devi v. State of HP

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Establishing Notional Seniority in Public Service Appointments: Nirmala Devi v. State of Himachal Pradesh Introduction Nirmala Devi v. State of Himachal Pradesh is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Establishing Responsibility of OTT Platforms for Content Obscenity: Ekta Kapoor v. State Of M.P.

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Establishing Responsibility of OTT Platforms for Content Obscenity: Ekta Kapoor v. State Of M.P. Introduction The case of Ekta Kapoor v. State Of M.P. was adjudicated by the Madhya Pradesh High Court...

Allahabad High Court Sets Precedent for Limitation Periods in Socio-Benefit Insurance Schemes: Gautam Yadav v. State of U.P.

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Allahabad High Court Sets Precedent for Limitation Periods in Socio-Benefit Insurance Schemes: Gautam Yadav v. State of U.P. Introduction The case of Gautam Yadav v. State Of Uttar Pradesh...

Judicial Intervention in Arbitration: Chennai Port Trust v. M/s. Chettinad Logistics

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Judicial Intervention in Arbitration: Chennai Port Trust v. M/s. Chettinad Logistics 1. Introduction The case of The Chennai Port Trust, Represented by its Chairman, Chennai v. M/s. Chettinad...

Madras High Court Upholds Nativity Rights in Varsha Parappa Totagi v. The District Collector

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Madras High Court Upholds Nativity Rights in Varsha Parappa Totagi v. The District Collector Introduction The case of Varsha Parappa Totagi v. The District Collector, Chennai & Another adjudicated by...

Sukhwinder Singh v. State of Punjab: Landmark Ruling on Bail under the NDPS Act

Date: Nov 11, 2020

Sukhwinder Singh @ Vicky v. State of Punjab: Landmark Ruling on Bail under the NDPS Act Introduction The case of Sukhwinder Singh @ Vicky v. State of Punjab was adjudicated by the Punjab & Haryana...

Disproportionate Punishment and Unfair Labour Practices: Insights from Union Bank Of India v. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi

Date: Nov 8, 2020

Disproportionate Punishment and Unfair Labour Practices: Insights from Union Bank Of India v. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi Introduction The case of Union Bank Of India And Another v. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi...

Reinforcing the Proximate Relationship in Expenditure Disallowance under Section 14A: Insights from Bombay High Court

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Reinforcing the Proximate Relationship in Expenditure Disallowance under Section 14A: Insights from Bombay High Court Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income Tax v. Sociedade De Fomento...

Hari Prakash v. State Of Himachal Pradesh: Increment Entitlement Upon Retirement

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Increment Entitlement Upon Retirement: A Comprehensive Analysis of Hari Prakash v. State Of Himachal Pradesh And Others Introduction The case of Hari Prakash v. State Of Himachal Pradesh And Others...

Emergency Parole for POCSO Act Convicts Under Maharashtra Prisons Rules: Insights from Pinto v. The State of Maharashtra

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Emergency Parole for POCSO Act Convicts Under Maharashtra Prisons Rules: Insights from Pinto v. The State of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Pinto S/O Uttam Sonale v. The State of Maharashtra...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Mineral Extraction: Insights from Biju K. Varghese v. Geologist Mining and Geologist Department and Others

Date: Nov 6, 2020

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal counsel on specific issues, please consult a qualified attorney. Ensuring...

Registrar's Authority in Successive Property Registrations: N. Ramayee v. Sub-Registrar

Date: Nov 6, 2020

Registrar's Authority in Successive Property Registrations: N. Ramayee v. Sub-Registrar Introduction The case of N. Ramayee v. Sub-Registrar, Registration Department And Another adjudicated by the...

Interpretation of 'Tax Dues' under Sabka Vishwas Scheme: Insights from Bombay High Court in Jyoti Plastic Works Pvt. Ltd. v. Union Of India

Date: Nov 6, 2020

Interpretation of 'Tax Dues' under Sabka Vishwas Scheme: Insights from Bombay High Court in Jyoti Plastic Works Pvt. Ltd. v. Union Of India Introduction In the landmark case of Jyoti Plastic Works...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Stricter Standards for Bail in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Allahabad High Court Upholds Stricter Standards for Bail in Criminal Proceedings 1. Introduction The case of Fakhrey Alam (Third Bail Application) vs. State of Uttar Pradesh adjudicated by the...

UP High Court Sets Precedent on Regulatory Conditions for Inter-District Transfers of Assistant Teachers

Date: Nov 4, 2020

UP High Court Sets Precedent on Regulatory Conditions for Inter-District Transfers of Assistant Teachers Introduction The case of Divya Goswami v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others adjudicated by the...

Clarifying the Standards for Bail Cancellation: Insights from 'Hiteshkumar Vallabhdas Shah v. State of Gujarat'

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Clarifying the Standards for Bail Cancellation: Insights from Hiteshkumar Vallabhdas Shah v. State of Gujarat Introduction The case of Hiteshkumar Vallabhdas Shah v. State of Gujarat adjudicated by...

Allahabad High Court Reinforces PCI's Supremacy Over State Policies in Pharmacy Education

Date: Nov 3, 2020

Allahabad High Court Reinforces PCI's Supremacy Over State Policies in Pharmacy Education Introduction The case of Zee College Of Pharmacy Unnao Thru. Director And Others v. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin....

Kerala High Court Rules SEIAA's 5-Year EC Limitation for Mining Projects Ultra Vires, Mandates Project-Life-Based Validity Under 2006 EPA Notification

Date: Nov 3, 2020

Kerala High Court Rules SEIAA's 5-Year EC Limitation for Mining Projects Ultra Vires, Mandates Project-Life-Based Validity Under 2006 EPA Notification Introduction In the landmark case of T. Mathew...

Mamta Devi v. State Of Himachal Pradesh: Landmark Decision on Gender Equality in Compassionate Employment

Date: Oct 29, 2020

Mamta Devi v. State Of Himachal Pradesh: Landmark Decision on Gender Equality in Compassionate Employment Introduction Mamta Devi v. State Of Himachal Pradesh And Others is a pivotal judgment...