Today, On The Supreme Court dismissed Lalit Modi’s plea asking BCCI to pay his Rs 10.65 crore FEMA penalty imposed by the ED. However, the bench clarified that he can still seek civil remedies under the law.
The Supreme Court ruled 2:1 that the Air Force School in Bamrauli is not a “State” under Article 12 of the Constitution, meaning contract employees cannot seek regularisation through writ petitions. The majority opinion emphasized the school’s private management, while the dissent highlighted its public function in education and significant control by the IAF.
The Gauhati High Court cancelled disciplinary notices issued to an LLB student for allegedly protesting against college authorities. The court found the actions against the student unfair and ordered the institution to pay Rs. 10,000 as a penalty. The judgment highlights the need to protect students’ right to express their concerns. It sends a clear message against suppressing dissent in educational institutions.
The Karnataka High Court affirmed a nurse’s right to 120 days of Child Care Leave, emphasizing the fundamental rights of both mothers and infants to breastfeeding under Article 21 of the Constitution. The ruling dismissed challenges from NIMHANS, highlighting the importance of these rights during children’s formative years and the organization’s duty as a model employer.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court ruled that Air India Limited ceased to be a state entity under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and transfer to the Tata Group. The court dismissed appeals against the Bombay High Court’s verdict, stating that post-privatization, the company no longer fell under the court’s writ jurisdiction. The appellants were directed to seek alternative avenues for remedy.