Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association Resolves To Resume Work From September 1

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association has resolved to resume work from Monday–September 1, after its 6-member delegation met with Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Suryakant regarding the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Sandeep N Bhatt to Madhya Pradesh High Court. Earlier this week, the GHCAA had unanimously resolved that the members of the bar will abstain from work with immediate effect, opposing the proposed recommendation. The GHCAA has...

GHCAA Representatives Meet CJI, Seek Reconsideration Of Proposal To Transfer Justice Sandeep Bhatt

Urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to transfer Gujarat High Court Judge, Justice Sandeep Bhatt, the Gujarat High Court Advocate Association today had a delegation meeting with CJI BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant. The delegation of GHCAA that met the CJI today included GHCAA President Brijesh Trivedi, advocate Hardik Brahmbhatt, senior advocate Asim Pandya, advocates...

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association Resolves To Go On Strike Opposing Proposal To Transfer HC Judge

The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) has unanimously resolved that the members of the bar will abstain from work with immediate effect, opposing the proposed recommendation to transfer Justice Sandeep Bhatt. There is no official communication/ collegium resolution regarding the proposed transfer uploaded on the Supreme Court's website as of now. The GHCAA has also decided to...

Gujarat High Court Deletes Single Judge's Remarks Against Registry Over Delay In Installing CCTVs, Cites Lack Of Authority

The Gujarat High Court has ordered deletion of strictures passed against its Registry by a single judge over delay in implementing its earlier directions for installation of CCTV cameras in "every corner of the Registry" as well as "important places" in the high court campus. The court further stayed the monitoring of the issue by the single judge, while observing that he lacked the authority...

'Govt's Silence Speaks Volumes': Gujarat High Court Slams State For Not Recalling 'Illegal' Pardon Of Murder Convict

The Gujarat High Court on Friday (August 23) cancelled the premature, "illegal" release of a murder convict, following a "pardon" granted by the then Additional DGP Jail in 2018 after observing that the same was granted without authority and without following due procedure. Quoting from the Brihadaranyakopanishad, the high court at the outset said, "Law is the king of kings, far more powerful...

Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Virtually Launches Formal Witness Deposition Centres In All Districts

The Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, on Thursday, virtually inaugurated the Formal Witness Deposition Centres (FWDCs) at all District Headquarters across the state. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Justice Agarwal said that the initiative was a step towards the High Court's commitment to judicial modernisation and reform. She added that through this initiative, "we...

Gujarat High Court Issues Notice On Asaram Bapu's Regular Bail Plea In Rape Case

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday (August 21) issued notice on application for regular bail of Asaram Bapu, who has been convicted and sentenced to life by Gandhinagar court in a 2013 rape case. The court issued notice to both the prosecutrix and the State. Notably the high court had on Tuesday extended his temporary bail till September 3, after noting that the Rajasthan High Court had...

'Entitled To Living Wage': Gujarat HC Sets Aside Direction To Treat Anganwadi Workers At Par With Govt Employees, Orders Increase In Pay

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday (August 20) partly reversed a single judge's 2024 order which had declared that Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) shall be treated at par with the regularly selected permanent employees holding civil posts in the State or Central Government.While it set aside the single judge's directions to treat anganwadi workers and helpers at par with...

Gujarat High Court Warns Of Contempt Action Against Those Obstructing Crackdown On Encroachments, Illegal Parking

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday (August 20) said that contempt proceedings will be initiated against persons who are found obstructing state government officials in implementing court's directions on removal of illegal encroachment, illegal parking and wrong side driving. A division bench of Justice AS Supehia and Justice RT Vachchani were hearing a plea seeking contempt action...

'Nothing But Red-Tapism': Gujarat High Court Slams Its Registry Over Delay In Installing CCTV Cameras In Registry & HC Campus

The Gujarat High Court criticized its Registry officials for inordinate delay in implementing its earlier directions for installation of CCTV cameras in "every corner of the Registry" as well as "important places" in the high court campus, remarking that the same can be equated to "red tapism" to delay action.For context the high court had in December 2023 directed its Registrar to expedite...

Gujarat High Court Extends Asaram Bapu's Temporary Bail In Rape Case Till September 3

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (August 19) extended Asaram Bapu's temporary bail, who was convicted in a 2013 rape case by a sessions court in Gandhinagar and is serving a life sentence.After hearing the matter for some time, the court extended Asaram Bapu's temporary bail till the next date of hearing i.e. September 3, after noting that Rajasthan High Court had listed his bail plea in...

'Can't Make Roving Inquiry': Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Misuse Of MNREGA Funds In Dahod

The Gujarat High Court on Monday (August 17) dismissed a PIL alleging misappropriation of funds of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) in Dahod district, after noting that the plea was seeking a roving inquiry when there were no allegations made against any officer which cannot be permitted. The court further in its order noted the plea was based on research done...