Supreme Court Approves HC Order Quashing Haryana Govt Decision To Grant Extra Marks To Certain Domiciles In Recruitment Tests
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Approves HC Order Quashing Haryana Govt Decision To Grant Extra Marks To Certain Domiciles In Recruitment Tests

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission against a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court setting aside a 2022 Notification that granted 5% additional marks to domiciles of Haryana in recruitment to certain posts based on "socio-economic" criteria. The vacation bench of Justices AS Oka and Rajesh Bindal was hearing the pleas filed by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission against the judgement of the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered on 31 May. The High Court had set aside the notification which granted additional marks to domiciles of Haryana in recruitment for Group C and D posts during the Common Entrance Test of 2023. Under this "socio-economic" criteria, additional weightage was granted by the Haryana government to domiciles of Haryana if: - None of the applicant's family members was a regular government employee and the gross annual income of the family from all sources was less than 1.80 lakh rupees; - The applicant was widow, first or second child and his father died before attaining the age of 45 years, first or second child and his father died before the applicant attained the age of 15 years; - The applicant belonged to a "denotified tribe" or Nomadic tribe of Haryana, which is neither a Scheduled Caste nor a backward class.

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Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: February 2025
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Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: February 2025

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NOMINAL INDEX Manju Sharma v State of Rajasthan & Ors. 34 Yrs On, Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Rape Conviction Citing Failure To Conduct Test Identification Parade, Asks State To Properly Instruct IOs Title: X v State of Rajasthan Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 45 The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand at the Rajasthan High Court directed Director General of Police, Jaipur …

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary Over False Statement On Placing SRB Recommendations Before LG
1 week, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary Over False Statement On Placing SRB Recommendations Before LG

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently summoned the Home Department Secretary of the Delhi Government seeking an explanation and calling upon him to show cause why contempt action should not be initiated for the State Government's “completely false” claim that the recommendations of the Sentence Review Board in a remission matter were placed before the Lieutenant Governor. On 7th February, 2025, the …

Highly Improper To Direct Chief Justice To Relax Procedure: Rajasthan HC In Court Staff's Plea For Promotion Without Holding Efficiency Test
2 weeks ago

Highly Improper To Direct Chief Justice To Relax Procedure: Rajasthan HC In Court Staff's Plea For Promotion Without Holding Efficiency Test

Live Law  

" This is not correct to say that the petitioners are subjected to hostile discrimination by asking them to qualify in the Efficiency Test for promotion under 25% quota to be filled up on the basis of seniority-cum-efficiency. A division bench of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Kuldeep Mathur held that Article 229 of the Constitution contemplated full freedom to …

Can't Sit Over Expert Panel Report Unless Malice Is Alleged: High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Haryana PGT Teacher Exam Answer Key
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Can't Sit Over Expert Panel Report Unless Malice Is Alleged: High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Haryana PGT Teacher Exam Answer Key

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed the plea challenging the screening test question paper for the post of Post Graduate Teacher and its final answer key published in October 2024 noting that the expert committee has already been formed and Court cannot sit over it, unless there is an allegation of malice. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Meenakshi …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: January 2025
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: January 2025

Live Law  

Citations XXX v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS 2025 LiveLaw 01ICICI BANK LTD. v. M/S ORIENT CLOTHING CO. PVT. Ltd. and others v. State of Punjab and others 2025 LiveLaw 14 Nabhdeep Bansal v. State of Punjab and Anr 2025 LiveLaw 15 Manmeet Kaur v. The State of UT Chandigarh 2025 LiveLaw 16 Soni Kumar v. State of Punjab 2025 …

Mandate Of Serving Grounds Of Arrest In Writing Applies To Arrests From Date Of SC's Pankaj Bansal Ruling: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month ago

Mandate Of Serving Grounds Of Arrest In Writing Applies To Arrests From Date Of SC's Pankaj Bansal Ruling: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the law laid down in the Pankaj Bansal case will be applicable prospectively which is after October 03, 2023, the date on which the judgment in Pankaj Bansal was pronounced.In a landmark judgment in the case Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court held that the Directorate …

Recruitment Agency Creating Priority List For Candidates At Later Stage When Not Mentioned In Advertisement Violates Rule Of Law: P&H High Court
1 month ago

Recruitment Agency Creating Priority List For Candidates At Later Stage When Not Mentioned In Advertisement Violates Rule Of Law: P&H High Court

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court said that Haryana Staff Selection Commission cannot come out with a priority list at the later stage of selection of candidates when the same was not advertised in the notification.A notification was issued by HSSC for the post of Group C & D and passing of CET exam was the prerequisite to apply for …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up [February 10-16, 2025]
1 month ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up [February 10-16, 2025]

Live Law  

Nominal Index RENU SHARMA AND ORS v. HARYANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION 2024 LiveLaw 62RAMAN @ SONU v. STATE OF PUNJAB 2025 LiveLaw 63 Aaditya Sharma v. State of Punjab 2025 LiveLaw 64Amandeep Singh v. Preet Industries and Anr. 2025 LiveLaw 65 Dhanna Ram v. State of Haryana Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 66 Ravisan and others v. State of Punjab and others …

Supreme Court Stays Observations Made By P&H High Court Against Haryana Addl Advocate General
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Stays Observations Made By P&H High Court Against Haryana Addl Advocate General

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The Supreme Court today stayed the adverse observations made by the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the Additional Advocate General of Haryana in a case where an undertrial prisoner died during the pendency of bail application.A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma passed the interim order in a Special Leave Petition filed by the State. …

Supreme Court Summons Haryana DGP Over Illegal Arrest Violating 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Summons Haryana DGP Over Illegal Arrest Violating 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines

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The Supreme Court recently directed the personal appearance of the Director General of Police, Haryana, since no action was reported to have been taken against police officials who arrested a person in violation of the directions passed in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.In Arnesh Kumar, the Supreme Court passed several guidelines to curb unnecessary and casual arrest, and directed …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

'Shocking', 'Lower Court Records Not Received By Appellate Court For 5 Yrs': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls Judicial Officer's Actions 'Unacceptable'
1 month, 1 week ago

'Shocking', 'Lower Court Records Not Received By Appellate Court For 5 Yrs': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls Judicial Officer's Actions 'Unacceptable'

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has expressed shock at the actions of a judicial officer who failed to call for the lower court record of a case he was hearing on appeal for five years.The Court noted that the judge continued passing routine orders for five years without taking any effective steps to summon the case record from the …

Disabled During Service, Employee Entitled To Continued Salary, Benefits & Supernumerary Post, Along With Interests : Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Disabled During Service, Employee Entitled To Continued Salary, Benefits & Supernumerary Post, Along With Interests : Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court bench comprising of Justice Aman Chaudhary held that employees who acquire disability during service are entitled to continued salary, benefits, and a supernumerary post along with interest on withheld dues. The letter also included that as per instructions mentioned in letter No.18017/1/2014-Estt dated 25.02.2015, New Delhi of Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public …

P&H High Court Quashes FIR Against Selected Candidates In Haryana Civil Services Accused Of Being Involved In Favouritism, Corruption Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

P&H High Court Quashes FIR Against Selected Candidates In Haryana Civil Services Accused Of Being Involved In Favouritism, Corruption Case

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed the FIR and summoning orders under the Prevention of Corruption Act against selected candidates in Haryana Civil Services 2004, accused of being involved in corruption case against the Chairman and Members of the HPSC in selections from the year 2001 to 2004. Shekhawat noted that, ".after the registration of the FIR, the …

Supreme Court Transfers Petitions Challenging CLAT 2025 Results To Delhi High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Transfers Petitions Challenging CLAT 2025 Results To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday transferred to the Delhi High Court the petitions filed in other High Courts challenging the results of the Common Law Admission Test-2025 held in December 2024 for admissions to undergraduate and post-graduate law courses in various National Law Universities. The bench ordered that the records be transferred from other High Courts to the Delhi High …

Supreme Court Allows Karnataka HC To Proceed With Direct Recruitment Of 158 Civil Judges Ignoring State Govt's Circular
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Allows Karnataka HC To Proceed With Direct Recruitment Of 158 Civil Judges Ignoring State Govt's Circular

Live Law  

While hearing the issue of pending vacancies in the district judiciary, the Supreme Court today directed the Karnataka High Court to proceed with the selection process of recruiting 158 civil judges irrespective of the state government's circular holding up direct recruitments to the judiciary. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was informed that …

State Should Not Act Like Private Party In Litigation With Citizens; Must Take Balanced, Welfare Oriented Approach: Punjab & Haryana HC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

State Should Not Act Like Private Party In Litigation With Citizens; Must Take Balanced, Welfare Oriented Approach: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that in discharging its role as a litigant, the State must adopt a balanced and judicious approach, resisting the temptation to oppose the claims of citizens indiscriminately.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel said, “The State must exercise due diligence in distinguishing between a baseless and a legitimate claim. The Punjab …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

Live Law  

SERVICE LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024 Administration Constitution of India - Article 16, 16 and 335 - Efficiency of Administration - Article 335 does not limit sub-classification; rather, it reinforces the importance of inclusion and equality in public services in line with Article 16. Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh, 2024 LiveLaw 611 : AIR 2024 …

Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes ₹4 Lakh Cost On College Association For Filing 'Frivolous' Plea Challenging Regular Inspection Carried Out By University
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes ₹4 Lakh Cost On College Association For Filing 'Frivolous' Plea Challenging Regular Inspection Carried Out By University

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs 4 lakh on the Association of Colleges which has been approved by the National Council for Teacher Education for filing a frivolous petition challenging regular inspection carried out by the University under which colleges are affiliated. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sudhir Singh said, “It is quite evident …

SC orders Haryana to pay ₹500,000 each to 3 men wrongly convicted of murder
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC orders Haryana to pay ₹500,000 each to 3 men wrongly convicted of murder

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Haryana government to pay ₹5 lakh each in compensation to three men who were wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, holding the public prosecutor responsible for the miscarriage of justice and highlighting systemic flaws in the appointment of prosecutors based “solely on political considerations” rather than merit. The …

'Unwarranted': Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Candidates Without State Bar Enrolment To Sit For Civil Judge Exam
2 months ago

'Unwarranted': Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Candidates Without State Bar Enrolment To Sit For Civil Judge Exam

Live Law  

As an interim respite, the Chhattisgarh High Court has allowed candidates who are not enrolled with any State Bar Council as an 'Advocate' to appear in the Civil Judge Examination, 2024. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Singh and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal prima facie found the condition of Bar enrolment for appearing in the judicial service examination to …

“Can't Sit As Examiner”: Says Punjab & Haryana HC, Issues Notice On Plea Against Marks Given To Candidate In Haryana Superior Judiciary Exam
2 months ago

“Can't Sit As Examiner”: Says Punjab & Haryana HC, Issues Notice On Plea Against Marks Given To Candidate In Haryana Superior Judiciary Exam

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea challenging the marks allotted to a candidate in mains examination of Haryana Superior Judiciary, 2023. Counsel appearing for the candidate referring to the answer sheets contended that "this is the case where candidates deserve more marks, kindly consider constituting a committee." The plea was filed by Puneet …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs NMC To Create Appellate Body To Address Disability Disputes In Medical Admissions
2 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs NMC To Create Appellate Body To Address Disability Disputes In Medical Admissions

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the National Medical Commission to ensure creation of Appellate Medical Body to address disputes related to disability certificates for medical admissions.The developments comes while hearing pleas of two disabled medical course student who challenged the the Medical Board's decision whereby they were declared 'unfit' for admission to M.S. The Punjab & Haryana …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Judge Who Was Expelled Over Alleged Misconduct Committed As A Lawyer
2 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Judge Who Was Expelled Over Alleged Misconduct Committed As A Lawyer

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed to reinstate an additional and sessions judge with consequential benefit, who was dispensed from service during the probation period on account of "doubtful integrity". On the basis of a complaint made against the judge, in the Annual Confidential Report for the year 2015-16 recorded by the then Administrative Judge, the OSD Haryana …

CLAT 2025: Supreme Court may transfer petitions to Punjab and Haryana HC
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2 months, 1 week ago

CLAT 2025: Supreme Court may transfer petitions to Punjab and Haryana HC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it may transfer all petitions challenging the 2025 Common Law Admission Test results to one high court, preferably the Punjab and Haryana HC. The Delhi High Court, they argued, had already passed a favourable order for some petitioners by identifying errors in two questions of the CLAT-UG 2025 exam and directing the consortium to …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Contempt Notice To SDM Over Failure To Vacate Office To Provide Space For Judges To Hold Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Contempt Notice To SDM Over Failure To Vacate Office To Provide Space For Judges To Hold Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued contempt notice to the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Punjab's Derabassi, over failure to comply with direction to vacate his office to provide space to judges to enable them to hold court. "This Court, after gazing overall situation where the deficiency in the infrastructure provided by the State of Punjab in respect of …

Successive Petitions U/S 482 CrPC Not Entertainable If Filed Without Any Change Of Facts Or Circumstances: Rajasthan High Court Reiterates
2 months, 1 week ago

Successive Petitions U/S 482 CrPC Not Entertainable If Filed Without Any Change Of Facts Or Circumstances: Rajasthan High Court Reiterates

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court reiterated that there was no blanket rule against filing successive petitions under Section 482, CrPC, before the High Court, however, in such petitions it had to be seen whether there was any change in facts and circumstances that necessitated filing of the petition. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand was hearing a criminal miscellaneous petition against …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons Chandigarh Traffic SSP Over UT's Contradictory Stand On Sitting Judge's Threat Perception
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons Chandigarh Traffic SSP Over UT's Contradictory Stand On Sitting Judge's Threat Perception

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today summoned Chandigarh's Traffic SSP over contradictory stand taken by UT on a sitting High Court's judge threat perception.The Court noted that the report of SSP, Traffic submitted to it by the UT administration disclosed that the threat perception had been "heightened". The Punjab and Haryana High Court today summoned Chandigarh's Traffic SSP over …

Dismayed Over Repeated Failure Of Jail Authorities To Produce Accused: Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Affidavit Of ADGP Explaining Failure Of Duty
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dismayed Over Repeated Failure Of Jail Authorities To Produce Accused: Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Affidavit Of ADGP Explaining Failure Of Duty

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Additional Director General of Police, Punjab, to file a comprehensive affidavit, explaining in detail the reasons for the repeated non-production of an accused on the schedule dates of hearing before the trial Court. Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul said, "this Court is deeply concerned and dismayed over the repeated failure of the …

24X7 Helpline, Decide Representation In 3 Days: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Guidelines To State, Police For Runaway Couples Seeking Protection
2 months, 2 weeks ago

24X7 Helpline, Decide Representation In 3 Days: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Guidelines To State, Police For Runaway Couples Seeking Protection

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a slew of guidelines to be followed by the State and Police when it is approached by an individual or a run away couple, alleging threat to their life and liberty. The guidelines framed by the Court are as follows: The State Government shall appoint one Nodal Officer at each District Head …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Gurcharan Singh and others v. State of Punjab and another 2024 LiveLaw 387Punjab State and others v. XXXX 2024 LiveLaw 388DILJIT KAUR v. STATE OF PUNJAB 2024 LiveLaw 389Raj Kumar Arora v. Central Information Commission and others 2024 LiveLaw 390ANGURI DEVI v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS 2024 LiveLaw 391XXXX v. State of Punjab 2024. 2024 LiveLaw 419 …

Punjab & Haryana HC Upholds Reservation For SC/STs In Punjab Municipal Corporation Ward, Says It Ensures Representation In Local Self-Body
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Upholds Reservation For SC/STs In Punjab Municipal Corporation Ward, Says It Ensures Representation In Local Self-Body

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the reservation made in a ward in Punjab's Nagar Panchayat Khanauri, Sangrur for the Punjab Municipal Corporation election, observing that the roster for reserving seats is created to ensure representation of the backward class category of candidates in local self-bodies.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma said, "Needless, to say. Justice Sureshwar Thakur …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part- I]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part- I]

Live Law  

Punjab & Haryana Annual Digest- Part-1 ReportsPMLA | Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Bail To Man Booked For Benefitting "Just Rs. 50K" In Land Allotment, Says No Allegation Of Money Laundering Case Title: Hartej Singh v. State of Punjab and another Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 01 Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man accused of benefitting during …

Haryana govt amends CET policy, scraps 5 pc socioeconomic bonus marks for Group C and D jobs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana govt amends CET policy, scraps 5 pc socioeconomic bonus marks for Group C and D jobs

India TV News  

Haryana CET exam will no longer include 5 per cent bonus marks for the candidates belonging to the socioeconomic criteria. The Haryana Cabinet on Saturday approved amendments in the Common Eligibility Test policy following High Court's May 31 order. In May, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had struck down the state government's policy of granting five per cent bonus …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

Live Law  

Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

High Court Upholds Removal Of Haryana Municipal Council President For Submitting Fake Class VIII Marksheet
3 months ago

High Court Upholds Removal Of Haryana Municipal Council President For Submitting Fake Class VIII Marksheet

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the removal of Haryana's Sohna Municipal Council President on the grounds of submitting a “fake” class VIII marksheet. Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Sudeepti Sharma said, “What magnifies the ill conduct of the present petitioner as but arises from the withholding of the original, wherefrom an adverse inference has been drawn against her, …

'Judicial Time & Resources Abused': Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes Rs.5 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Supressing Facts, Filing Repeated Pleas
3 months ago

'Judicial Time & Resources Abused': Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes Rs.5 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Supressing Facts, Filing Repeated Pleas

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs.5 lakh on litigant who repeatedly abused the process of court by filing successive pleas and suppressed “crucial fact.” The plea was filed challenging the resumption order of a land which was allotted to the petitioner subject to certain conditions. A bench of Justice Arun Palli and Justice Vikram Aggarwal …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Punjab & Haryana On VVIP/VIP Security Cover
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Punjab & Haryana On VVIP/VIP Security Cover

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently stayed the direction issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to revoke the security cover given to IAS officers in Haryana dealing with civil administration responsibilities or quasi-judicial work. The Court also stayed the High Court's direction which sought details of the Police security provided to VIPs and VVIPs in Punjab and Haryana. In the …

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Held In Custody Despite Forensic Report Revealing Alleged Contraband Is 'Paracetamol'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Held In Custody Despite Forensic Report Revealing Alleged Contraband Is 'Paracetamol'

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High has granted Rs 2 lakh compensation for "unjust deprivation of liberty" of a man who was continued to be detained under NDPS Act, despite the forensic report revealing that the alleged contraband was nothing but paracetamol.Justice Kirti Singh noted that the petitioner was subjected to prolonged incarceration for a period of about "13 days despite …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Not Maintainable On Account Of Non-Payment Of Requisite Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Not Maintainable On Account Of Non-Payment Of Requisite Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that appeal cannot be dismissed as not maintainable on account of non-payment of requisite fee. The Division Bench consisting of Justices Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Sanjay Vashisth was considering a case where the Appellate Authority dismissed the appeal as not maintainable on the ground that the assessee/petitioner had failed to pay Rs. The …

Can NCDRC Technical Member Sitting Singly Preside Over Bench? Supreme Court To Consider
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can NCDRC Technical Member Sitting Singly Preside Over Bench? Supreme Court To Consider

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently stayed proceedings in a consumer case pending before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, on challenge to an order passed therein by a Technical Member alone.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sandeep Mehta granted stay upon hearing Senior Advocate Trideep Pais for the appellant, who contended that the impugned order suffered from the vice of. …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Nabha Power Ltd and another v. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 861 The Supreme Court held that a press release issued by the Government of India about certain changes in the mega power policy did not constitute 'law' and 'change in law' in terms …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

'They Have To Be Given A Chance' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging SC/ST Reservations In Punjab's Gram Panchayat Posts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'They Have To Be Given A Chance' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging SC/ST Reservations In Punjab's Gram Panchayat Posts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the challenge to the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in Gram Panchayat elections in village in Ferozepur, Punjab. The bench of CJI Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea challenging the two circulars issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur through which the seat of the sarpanch of the village as …

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice

Live Law  

Observing that the acute shortage of accommodation for judicial officers is adversely affecting the quality of administration of justice especially, when the new batch of Civil Judges would be joining within two months, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Chief Secretaries of both the States to be present virtually.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal also. …

Discrepancy In Document Submission, Rajasthan High Court Directs To Accept Based On Merit Of Candidate
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Discrepancy In Document Submission, Rajasthan High Court Directs To Accept Based On Merit Of Candidate

Live Law  

A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sameer Jain of the Rajasthan High Court observed that the merit of a candidate is a cardinal factor in determining the eligibility for admission. On the other hand, the Counsel for the Respondent stated that the Petitioners were informed well in time that it was mandatory to furnish Class XI mark-sheet along with the …

"Classic Case Of NCR Region Fuelling Unnecessary Litigation": Punjab & Haryana HC Slaps Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Repeated Pleas Over Gurugram Land
3 months, 3 weeks ago

"Classic Case Of NCR Region Fuelling Unnecessary Litigation": Punjab & Haryana HC Slaps Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Repeated Pleas Over Gurugram Land

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs.1 lakh on a litigant who repeatedly approached the court challenging a land acquired for development of Gurugram's sector 57.Despite the fact that the High Court had granted liberty to the Petitioner to approach the appropriate authority in first round of litigation, the petitioner filed SLP for second …

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