Prison Authority Can't Refuse To Consider Convict's Parole Merely Because He Didn't Seek Bail Or Suspension Of Sentence: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has said that a convict who files a parole plea, cannot be deprived of consideration for parole merely because he did not move an application for suspension of sentence or bail.Justice Suraj Govindaraj said thus while partly allowing a petition filed by Eshwaramma seeking release of her son on general parole for 90 days, sought on account of her illness.“...it would...

'Right To Travel' Virtually Elevated To Fundamental Right, Failure To Restore Poor Roads A Virtual Crime: Kerala High Court Remarks

The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Kerala government on Thursday (August 21) told the High Court that it has begun restoration works on roads all over the State.The submission was made to Justice Devan Ramachandran, who was considering the issue of poor road conditions in the State and the accidents which are caused by the same.When the matter came up, the government pleader appearing...

Allahabad High Court Expresses Concern Over Failure Of Police To Serve Summons/Execute Coercive Measures To Compel Appearance Of Witnesses

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has raised grave concerns over the failure by police in serving summons and executing coercive measures to ensure appearances of witnesses at the trail despite previous orders by the High Court.While hearing a second bail application of accused who had been in jail since 2022 for offences under Sections 363, 366, 376, 384 of IPC and Section 5/6 of POCSO Act...

“When a Child Dies, Dreams Die Too”: AP High Court Modifies Compensation To Parents Of Man Who Died In Railway Accident

In a case involving the tragic death of a 20 year-old boy who fell from an overcrowded train in 2006, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has modified the order passed by the Railway Claims Tribunal, Secunderabad Bench, to ensure that interest on compensation awarded to the bereaved parents is calculated from the date of filing of application (2006) instead of from the date of order of the...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Appointment Of Ex-Railway Officials As Arbitrators In Railway Dispute

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Amit Bansal has issued notice in a petition filed under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”), seeking termination of the mandate of the Standing Arbitral Tribunal (“SAT”) constituted by the Union of India, West Central Railway (“Respondent”) in view of the ruling of the Supreme Court...

Calcutta High Court Calls For State's Response On PIL Seeking Mass Vaccination & Sterlisation Of Stray Dogs

The Calcutta High Court has called for the state's response on a plea seeking the city-wide vaccination and sterilisation of stray dogs. The PIL seeks urgent measures to curb the rising stray dog attacks through mass vaccination and sterilisation programs.A division bench of Justices Sujoy Paul and Smita Das De called for reports from the respective Municipal corporations in the city, within...

'Terribly Apathetic': P&H High Court Reprimands Authorities For Labelling Disability Of Employee Sustained During Service As 'Inefficiency'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly criticized the conduct of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (UHBVN) authorities who equated disability sustained by an employee during service with “inefficiency,” calling their approach “terribly apathetic.”The Court also pulled up officials for asking a widow to prove that her husband had sustained injuries while on duty nearly 40...

Kerala HC Clarifies Guidelines For Police Etiquette Over Arrests On Court Premises, Lays Down Two-Tier Grievance Redressal Mechanism

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 19) clarified guidelines to be followed by police personnel for arresting persons within court premises, along with a grievance redressal mechanism to be followed at the state and district levels. The court further made clarifications to the report prepared by the State Police Chief regarding a guideline on the code of conduct to be adhered to by...

Karnataka High Court Issues Directions On Using Technology To Resolve Title Disputes, Protect Forests; Forms Panel To Oversee Implementation

The Karnataka High Court passed a slew of directions to incorporate use of modern technology to resolve complex title disputes and protect forest areas from illegal conversion, including formation of a high level committee of various State departments' officials to oversee the implementation of its directions. Justice Suraj Govindaraj passed the order while considering a land dispute case...

Bombay High Court Judges To Watch Film 'Ajey' Before Deciding Maker's Plea Against Rejection Of Certification

Observing that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) failed to follow the principles of natural justice, the Bombay High Court on Thursday said it will watch the film titled "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi" and then decide the plea filed by the film's makers to certify the film for public exhibition. The film is inspired from the book 'The Monk Who Became Chief Minister' which...

J&K&L High Court Issues Notice On PIL Alleging Sale Of Rotten, Unhygienic Meat In Kashmir; Negligence Of Civic Authorities

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Mir Umar, highlighting the unchecked sale of rotten, unhygienic and unsafe meat and poultry products in the Union Territory and alleging gross negligence of authorities in enforcing food safety and municipal laws.The PIL, titled against various departments,...

Witness Can't Be Recalled In POCSO Cases Without Cogent Or Justifiable Reason: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that a witness in a POCSO case cannot be recalled if the application does not disclose any cogent or justifiable reason. “Recalling a witness, especially in cases under the POCSO Act which are required to be tried expeditiously, cannot be permitted to be delayed by filing applications which disclose no cogent or justifiable reason for recalling...