The Gujarat High Court ruled that individuals who influence, pressure, or allure others to convert to Islam can be held liable for a prima facie offence. The judgment clarifies accountability regardless of the accused’s own religious history.
Today, On 9th October, Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal modified the SOP after lawyers raised concerns, stressing that “bar and bench must work together, not bang each other,” urging unity and cooperation for the smooth functioning of the court system.
Gujarat High Court Bar urged CJI BR Gavai to transfer Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, claiming her tenure caused major issues for lawyers and litigants. GHCAA President Brijesh Trivedi stated, “Main sufferers are litigants and Advocates especially juniors.”
The Gujarat High Court ruled that even one negative remark or suspicion over a judge’s integrity is enough for compulsory retirement. The bench clarified that such retirement is not a penalty and no show-cause notice is required.
Gujarat High Court ruled that no woman can be forced to stay in a shelter home against her will, safeguarding women’s rights, liberty, and constitutional freedom.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warns that choosing arbitrators by name undermines integrity in arbitration and calls on Parliament to take urgent action to restore trust in the system.
Gujarat High Court has refused to quash the FIR against a lawyer who disclosed a minor victim’s identity during media interviews. The Court said professional publicity cannot justify violating POCSO and Juvenile Justice laws.
The Gujarat High Court has granted rape convict Narayan Sai a five-day temporary bail to visit his ailing mother in Ahmedabad. The court ordered strict police surveillance and barred him from meeting followers.
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that only advocates aged 45 and above can be designated as Senior Advocates, also directing them to mentor 2-3 young lawyers with less than three years of bar experience.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that TMC MP Yusuf Pathan illegally occupied government land in Vadodara and must vacate it. The court said, “Granting concessions to such individuals despite flouting the law sends a wrong message to society.”
