The petitioner sought the Rs 4 lakh COVID ex-gratia payment for his father’s death, which had been rejected because no RT-PCR or antigen test was done. The Patna High Court accepted that the absence of a test report is not by itself conclusive, but held that the relaxation still requires reliable corroborative proof that the death was due to COVID, and dismissed the petition where the hospital record was silent and the death certificate placed the death at home.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that a legally valid adoption does not rely on registration of the adoption deed and set-aside the state authority’s refusal to grant compassionate appointment to an adopted son on technical grounds alone. This ruling clarifies that technical objections cannot defeat rightful claims arising from lawful adoption.
The Delhi High Court supported reducing the mandatory 70% attendance requirement for law courses, urging the Bar Council of India to reconsider this baseline. The judges highlighted the need for a flexible approach, acknowledging students’ commitments, and raising concerns about attendance tracking methods. Improvements in students’ mental health and grievance mechanisms were also emphasized.
Justice J.K. Maheshwari, born on June 29, 1961, has served on the Supreme Court since August 31, 2021. He authored 41 judgments, including significant cases related to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and divorce rights. Previously, he was Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim High Courts, noted for diligent service and innovation.
Today, On 19th November, Amit Shah announced a 70% decrease in violence over the past decade in Kashmir, the North-East, and Naxalite regions, attributing this to government efforts. He emphasized modernization of the criminal justice system, the successful implementation of new laws, and significant improvements in internal security, despite emerging challenges.
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The Bombay High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to Shiv Sena member Suraj Chavan’s plea challenging his arrest related to a khichdi supply scam. Ordered to appear on November 14, Chavan argues his arrest violated his rights and lacked proper legal justification, claiming speculative accusations without credible evidence.
