Sheikh Rayees 
The Calcutta High Court has ordered Punjab National Bank (PNB) to compensate a bank official with a disability to the tune of ₹3 lakh, citing the bank’s “reprehensible” actions against him. The ruling mandates that all Public Sector Banks undergo sensitivity training regarding the treatment of persons with disabilities. In 2015, Anirban Pal, a PNB … Read more
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court declared that the insurance ombudsman cannot mandate an insurance company to renew a policy at a specific premium rate. A Division Bench comprising Justices A Muhammed Mustaque and Shoha Annamma Eapen clarified that under Rule 17 of the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, the ombudsman’s authority is limited … Read more
In a decisive move, the Bombay High Court has temporarily barred the Maharashtra government from rejecting the Indian Law Society (ILS), Pune’s proposal to establish ILS University. This directive, valid until July 31, comes amid allegations of governmental inaction on a proposal submitted in November 2022. A Bench comprising Justices KR Shriram and Jitendra Jain … Read more
In a landmark ruling on Monday, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh declared that bail petitions should be resolved promptly on their first hearing, guided solely by the case diary contents. The directive emerged during a bail application hearing for an individual accused of rape in March 2022. Justice Atul Sreedharan emphasized … Read more
In a landmark decision, Delhi’s Saket Court has handed down a significant judgment against prominent activist Medha Patkar, sentencing her to five months of imprisonment for criminal defamation. The case, initiated by Delhi’s former Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena dating back to 2001, concluded with Patkar being found guilty on 24th May 2024. Alongside the … Read more
In a striking verdict, the Allahabad High Court has raised alarm over the escalating trend of religious conversions, warning that if unchecked, the majority populace could face minority status in the future. The court, presided by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal, underscored its stance while dismissing a bail plea under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful … Read more
In a pivotal move, the Rajasthan High Court has taken proactive measures against the pervasive issue of food adulteration, raising critical concerns over the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks. Highlighting the shortcomings of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, the court underscored the alarming gaps in monitoring and enforcement, particularly in unorganized sectors crucial … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has restricted the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), emphasizing that assets unrelated to money laundering cannot be targeted. The court’s ruling came in response to a plea challenging the provisional attachment of bank accounts and property by … Read more
In a significant legal decision, the Telangana High Court has upheld an inquiry by a commission regarding alleged irregularities in power procurement during the previous regime led by K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR). The commission, headed by retired Justice Narasimha Reddy, faced scrutiny from KCR, who argued against its jurisdiction and alleged bias. The court, however, … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has underscored the integrity of justice by refusing to quash a rape case simply because the victim and accused reached a financial settlement. The case, centered on allegations of sexual violence under Section 376 of the IPC, involved an accused who deceived the victim through false marital … Read more
