Madras HC has observed that the implementation of Samagra Siksha Scheme is aligned to National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP), but obligation under Right to Education Act, 2009 is independent. Therefore, funds payable to the State Governments representing the Central Government share towards discharging the RTE obligations need not be linked to NEP 2020.
Supreme Court while refusing to take lenient approach in a matter where a lawyer abused a lady judicial officer, has stated that today, majority of the officers in Delhi are women and they will not be able to function if somebody can get away like this.
J&K High Court has observed that police have no jurisdiction to intervene in disputes that are purely civil in nature, including those arising between landlord and tenant. Such matters are within the exclusive cognizance of competent courts and fall outside the scope of criminal law enforcement agencies.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that it is mandatory for the designated officer to recommend to the commissioner of food security to accord sanction for prosecution within the period of 14 days after receiving the report of the food being unsafe.
J&K High Court has observed that once it is clearly discernible from the allegations made in the complaint that the act of the accused falls within the General Exceptions under Chapter IV of IPC, there is no need to wait for submission of proof on behalf of the accused so as to bring his case within the purview of General Exceptions.
Kerala High Court while granting seven days leave to a convict prisoner for his child’s admission in class 11, has stated that a father's presence plays a vital role in child's higher education journey by offering emotional support, guidance and mentorship.
Kerala High Court has deferred the implementation of an order mandating Hindi as the third language in the schools of Lakshadweep and stated that a language holds deep cultural significance, and any changes could have serious ramifications.
NCLAT Chennai bench has dismissed an appeal filed by Byju’s against Aakash Educational Services Limited and others and held that the impugned order was passed with the consent of the parties and no interference was required.
Bombay High Court has observed that the interim order allowing 10% reservation to the Maratha community in education and employment will continue this year as well, subject to final findings of the petitions challenging the 2024 Maratha quota law.
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by a Pakistani-Christian national seeking Indian citizenship and has granted the petitioner liberty to approach the Bombay High Court.
Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Jharkhand and Jharkhand High Court after a lady Additional District Judge alleged that some remarks suggesting performance counseling have been made in her Annual Confidential Report (ACR) after she filed a writ petition challenging the rejection of her childcare leave.
Delhi High Court while citing Kautilya's Arthshastra making references to the element of reformatory policy of sentencing, has directed the Government to consider premature release of life convict who had jumped parole.
Bombay High Court has remarked that it has done away with the practice of placing matters high on Board as such practice creates a class within the litigants and sends a wrong message.
Madras High Court has observed that when the Government has fixed a rate which is revised from time to time, the theatre owners cannot fleece the movie goers by collecting excess amount from them.
Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted interim bail to an accused under Section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to marry the alleged victim.
Kerala High Court has told the Central Government that it cannot take a stand that it does not have the power to waive loans of the Wayanad landslide victims only because Section 13 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 has been omitted.
Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of a convict who murdered his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her 45 times, to life imprisonment and stated that the nature of crime cannot be classified as rarest of rare cases.
Bombay High Court has stated that once the entire project is placed before the flat takers at the time of the agreement, then the promoter is not required to obtain prior consent of the flat takers as long as the builder puts up additional construction in accordance with the layout plan, building rules and Development Control Regulations.
Delhi High Court has observed that right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be misused under the garb of carrying out rallies wherein, a person uses inflammatory speeches or instigates the public to commit unlawful activities, detrimental to the interest and integrity of the country.
Bombay High Court has observed that every prisoner has to follow the rules and regulations, especially in respect of behaviour and nobody can be allowed to bring the prohibited articles inside the prison and, therefore, finding a prohibited article in possession of prisoner who is about to enter the prison would definitely liable to be dealt with as per the disciplinary rules.