The Allahabad High Court ruled that minor discrepancies in date of birth across educational records cannot constitute fraud or misrepresentation Justice Manju Rani Chauhan quashed dismissal of assistant teacher and ordered reinstatement noting inconsistencies alone cannot prove wilful fraud.
The Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru (AAB) has called a meeting on December 11 to address serious concerns regarding the Karnataka High Court’s functioning, particularly under Chief Justice NV Anjaria. Issues include late court starts, early adjournments, administrative lapses, and a lack of transparency affecting timely case resolutions and public trust in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court fined a Gujarat police officer Rs 25,000 and accepted the judicial magistrate’s unconditional apology in a contempt case involving a wrongful arrest and remand in violation of a bail order. The court criticized the officials’ actions and emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law. Despite pleas for leniency, the court maintained a firm stance.