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Law Officers—Appointment of—Directions issued to State of Punjab and Haryana to frame policy and till then a selection committee would short list the applications and recommend it to committee of Judges which would further be sent to Chief Justice for his views—State Government shall then appoint the candidate on basis of views expressed by Chief Justice on suitability—All fresh and re appointments to be done under this process.

Jan 7, 2018 sclaw

2016) 6 ADJ 14 : (2016) AIR(SCW) 1629 : (2016) AIR(SC) 1629 : (2016) AllSCR 1795 : (2016) 3 AllWC 2846 : (2016) 1 BBCJ 567 : (2016) 3 GujLH…

Service Matters
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Departmental Traps–The violation thereof, if any, by the investigation officer would not ipso facto vitiate the disciplinary proceedings. Writ–Administrative Instructions–Even if there has been any break of executive instructions that does not confer any right on the member of the public to ask for a writ against Govt.

Dec 31, 2017 sclaw

2008(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 501 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.K. Sema The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta  Civil Appeal No. 5033 of…

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Pay Scale–When a concession was extended as distinct from implementing a specific recommendation of the Pay Commission with reference to a particular period of time, it is open to the Govt. to provide that the benefit it proposes to give, would be available only from a notified date. Cadre–Merger of Cadre–Court cannot issue direction for merger of cadre.

Dec 31, 2017 sclaw

2008(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 477 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.K. Sema The Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.K. Balasubramanyan Civil Appeal No. 2468-2469 of 2005…

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Promotion–Relaxation in Rules–There should not be any relaxation in rules unless the eligible and qualified candidates are not available–Relaxation should not be exercised to perpetuate mistake. Promotion–Respondent was promoted though he was not eligible and qualified–Held; mistakes are mistakes and can be corrected by following the due process of law.

Dec 14, 2017 sclaw

2008(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 417 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.K. Thakker The Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.M. Panchal Civil Appeal No. 5865 of 2007…

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POCSO

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 — Section 4 — Section 376 (3) IPC — Rape — Conviction upheld — Evidence of victim’s mother and medical evidence — Reliability of victim’s mother’s testimony confirmed despite lengthy cross-examination, finding it natural and trustworthy and corroborated by other witnesses and medical evidence — Medical evidence, though partially presented by defense, conclusively supported sexual assault, citing perineal tear and abrasions around anus

Jun 29, 2025 sclaw
Joint Family Property Will & Succession

Hindu Succession Act, 1956 — Section 6 (as amended by Amendment Act, 2005) — Retrospective application — Validity of pre-amendment sale deeds — The prohibition contained in the amended Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, does not affect registered sale deeds executed prior to December 20, 2004 (date of introduction of the amending provision) — This principle aligns with the judgment in Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma, (2020) 9 SCC 1.

Jun 28, 2025 sclaw
Anticipatory Bail Cr P C

Judicial Process — Misuse of process — Challenging bail conditions previously offered voluntarily — Accused offering substantial deposits to secure bail and subsequently challenging the onerous nature of conditions or the counsel’s authority to make such offers — This practice is condemned for undermining the judicial process and preventing consideration of bail applications on their merits — Such conduct leads to setting aside of bail orders and remittal for fresh consideration.

Jun 28, 2025 sclaw
Cr P C

Social Media Posts — Content-Related Offenses — Retaliatory Action — Quashing of Proceedings — While the court made no final determination on the nature of the petitioner’s social media posts, it acknowledged the petitioner’s counsel’s submission that the tweets were ‘retaliatory’ and were made in response to an incident involving a social media influencer. This assertion formed part of the petitioner’s argument for quashing or consolidating the numerous FIRs, suggesting a motive beyond simple offensive content.

Jun 28, 2025 sclaw