The Orissa High Court held that the Odisha Information Commission acted unjustifiably by restricting a litigant to only 12 RTI applications per year. It ruled that the Commission cannot limit the number of RTIs a citizen can file in a year.
The Supreme Court held that an agreement to sell between a landlord and a tenant already in possession is not a deemed conveyance unless possession is transferred or the tenancy is surrendered. It added that stamp duty applies only when possession follows.
The Supreme Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law qualifies as a dependant under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. This recognition allows her to legally seek maintenance from the estate left behind by her deceased father-in-law.
Uttarakhand High Court has set aside the dismissal of Civil Judge Deepali Sharma, ordering her full reinstatement with continuity of service and seniority. The bench found “substantial deficiencies in the inquiry” into allegations of forcing a minor girl into domestic work.
Karnataka High Court has quashed a cruelty case against a woman, ruling that she cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC. The Court clarified that a neighbour or outsider cannot be held liable for matrimonial cruelty allegations.
Today, on 20th November, in the Presidential Reference row, As the Supreme Court rules that there can be no deemed assent and no fixed timelines for the Governor or the President on State Bills, it reinforces boundaries and stresses that authorities must act with transparency and restraint.
Today, on 20th November, As the Supreme Court delivers its advisory opinion in the Presidential Reference row, CJI Gavai says the Governor cannot return Bills without giving reasons, stressing that Article 200 demands constitutional balance, transparency and accountability in every decision made.
The Delhi High Court emphasised that briefing counsel and instructing law firms must ensure cited judgments are valid and not under appeal or review, stressing that misleading the court undermines fairness and judicial integrity.
The Delhi High Court observed that proving motive is not essential to uphold a murder charge, noting that motive is not a critical element of an offence as many serious crimes often arise from trivial or insignificant reasons.
The Karnataka High Court, while denying bail to a man accused of rape, invoked the Manusmriti and Mahatma Gandhi’s words, stressing that where women are respected, divinity thrives, but dishonour renders all deeds meaningless.
