The Delhi High Court issued stay order barring private schools from increasing fees without government approval. This provides relief to private educational institutions and follows ongoing debates about fee regulations and autonomy in the education sector. The court’s decision is based on a plea by the Action Committee Unaided Recognised Schools and will be further reviewed on July 31.
The Kerala High Court granted authority to modify child custody orders, prioritizing the child’s welfare over parental rights. This reflects a progressive approach in family law to adapt to evolving circumstances and align with the child’s best interests. The decision emphasizes the dynamic nature of custody arrangements and rejects rigid adherence to past legal rulings.
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On Monday (22nd April): The Delhi High Court denied bail to Salim Malik in the Delhi riots case, citing the seriousness of the charges against him. The court emphasized his attendance at meetings where violent activities were discussed, leading to the dismissal of his bail plea. Malik faces allegations under the UAPA and various sections of the IPC.
Today (22nd April): The Calcutta High Court will announce its judgment on the school jobs scam in West Bengal on Monday. The case involves alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff for government-sponsored and aided schools. This follows an extensive hearing involving petitions and appeals related to the State Level Selection Test-2016. The judgment will address the challenges to the recruitment process.
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Jharkhand: The Jharkhand High Court upheld the previous decision mandating the announcement of dates for municipal elections, dismissing the State Government’s appeal. The court declined to intervene, directing the state to conduct civic elections and announce polling dates within three weeks. The decision came after a writ petition expressing concern over the delay in conducting the elections.
Today (March 22) The Delhi High Court dismissed three INC petitions contesting tax reassessment by the IT Department. The Division Bench addressed all arguments but one about the timing of reassessment initiation. Congress can present its case before the March 31 deadline. The dispute arose when the IT Department froze four bank accounts, demanding Rs 210 crores.
On Thursday: The Karnataka state government sought a stay on a judge’s order regarding board exams under the Karnataka Education Act, arguing that private schools may have vested interests. Despite objections, the court granted an interim plea for a stay, allowing the exams to proceed as scheduled on Monday, due to concerns about uncertainty for students.
On March 7, 2023, the Madras High Court upheld a 2017 directive to reduce property guideline values by 33%, dismissing the government’s attempt to revert to 2012 values for stamp duty and registration charges. The court emphasized the need for proper procedures in revising values, directing adherence to the 2017 decision until a lawful update. No refunds for transactions using 2012 valuations were granted during the interim period.
On 5th March: The Supreme Court dismissed MakeMyTrip’s trademark infringement plea against Booking.com, citing the generic nature of the term “booking” in online travel services. MakeMyTrip alleged that Booking.com’s use of the term infringed upon its brand, but the court ruled in favor of Booking.com, emphasizing the importance of considering genericness in trademark disputes.
The Delhi High Court issued a stay against a ruling that required the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to return seized property if an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act exceeds 365 days without resulting in a prosecution complaint. The Division Bench granted the stay while the appeal is pending until the next hearing on March 11.
