The Gujarat High Court was informed on Friday that the state plans to reclaim about 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, allocated in 2005. Villagers had contested the allocation, arguing that it left them with insufficient grazing land. The state has committed to replenishing 129 hectares of land for the village’s use.
Former Indian cricketer and TMC MP Yusuf Pathan has approached the Gujarat High Court to contest a notice from Vadodara Municipal Corporation demanding the removal of an alleged encroachment on a disputed plot. Pathan argues that the VMC should have issued a show-cause notice considering the prolonged dispute and his current possession. The court’s directive indicates a thorough examination of both sides before a decision.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, upheld Gujarat High Court’s district judges’ promotion policy. Using aircraft internet on his return from a Brazil summit, CJI collaborated with Justices Pardiwala and Misra. The judgment involved a plea contesting Gujarat government’s appointment decisions and challenged merit-cum-seniority rule for promotions. The Court commended the efforts of junior lawyer Mayur Raghuvanshi.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court has asked the Gujarat Government to respond to the bail plea of retired IAS officer Pradeep Sharma, accused of illegally converting government land during his tenure as collector of Kutch district. After the Gujarat High Court rejected his bail plea, Sharma appealed to the Supreme Court, citing previous misconduct allegations.
The Supreme Court’s bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan, highlighted the ‘usurpation of power’ and ‘abuse of discretion’ by the Gujarat government in its decision to release the convicts. Gujarat government seeks to have certain adverse comments expunged from the Supreme Court’s judgment, the legal community and the public await further developments. […]
The individuals involved in this case are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana, and Shailesh Bhatt. Their surrender marks a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for Bilkis Bano. In a pivotal development in the Bilkis Bano case, a […]
Gujarat High Court on Use of Gujarati Language in Public and Private Spaces The Gujarat High Court recently addressed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought the strict implementation of a 2022 circular from the Gujarat government. This circular mandated the use of the Gujarati language in public offices and spaces, including malls, restaurants, and […]