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The Supreme Court of India ruled that disciplinary proceedings against SBI employees cannot start after retirement, as such actions are void unless permitted by law. The ruling clarifies that the employment relationship ends at retirement, emphasizing employers must comply with legal standards when addressing past employee misconduct.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children born from invalid marriages must not be denied birth registration. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua emphasized that these children have rights regardless of their parents’ marital status, reinforcing their legal identity and protection under the law. The court ordered authorities to update relevant records accordingly.
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the investigation into an FIR against a man who called Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge “ayogya” (incompetent). This follows a challenge to the Karnataka High Court’s ruling, which upheld charges under specific IPC sections for inciting violence and promoting enmity, while dismissing those under the SC/ST Act.
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The Supreme Court praised the Uttar Pradesh Government’s adherence to legal procedures in its ‘bulldozer action’ to demolish properties of individuals accused of crimes. However, the Court also proposed nationwide guidelines to regulate such demolitions and raised concerns about ethical and legal implications, emphasizing the need to ensure adherence to established legal standards.
Professor Eqbal Hussain today has challenged the nullification of his appointment as Pro Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia in the Delhi High Court. The court ruled the appointments invalid due to procedural lapses. A new appointment for Officiating Vice Chancellor is mandated within one week. The hearing is set for Monday.
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The Orissa High Court ruled that an accused person already in custody for one case can seek anticipatory bail in another case. The purpose of remand in the subsequent case is to facilitate investigation, not to equate to a fresh arrest. If remanded, the accused can seek regular bail but not anticipatory bail. This upholds the rights of both the accused and investigating agencies.
Today (16th April): The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of tweets and YouTube videos falsely alleging Gaurav Bhatia’s assault, citing concerns over “deepfake videos”. The court deemed these claims baseless and defamatory, highlighting the risk of future misuse. It directed the removal of the content until the pending defamation suit is resolved.
On Tuesday (9th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Center’s stand on why states shouldn’t have authority to regulate industrial alcohol to prevent misuse. The matter, referred to a nine-judge bench in 2010, revolves around conflicting powers between the Center and states. The hearing remains inconclusive and will resume on April 16.
Kolkata: Today (10th April): The NIA challenged a molestation case filed by Bengal Police in Calcutta High Court. The case stemmed from a raid related to a blast investigation, during which NIA officials faced hostility. They sought the quashing of the FIR and interim protection from coercive action. The matter will be heard post-recess.