“12-Year Delay Arbitrary”: Karnataka High Court Stays ED’s FEMA Action Against Café Coffee Day CEO Malavika Hegde

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s FEMA proceedings against Malavika Hegde, CEO of Coffee Day Enterprises, citing serious legal issues including delay and liability. The Court has paused the ED’s 2022 complaint, show cause notice, and hearing notices till further hearing on January 23.

“Right to Be Heard Cannot Be Ignored”: Supreme Court Says Writ Orders Without Affected Parties Are Invalid

The Supreme Court has held that any writ order passed without impleading an affected or necessary party is invalid in law. The Court ruled that the right to be heard cannot be sacrificed on procedural grounds and must prevail in writ proceedings.

Patna High Court Says Strike Participation Alone Not Ground for Termination Without Misconduct or Illegality

The Patna High Court ruled that merely participating in a strike cannot automatically lead to termination of service unless the strike is illegal or the employee is guilty of misconduct. The Court held that termination without enquiry, notice or due process violates principles of natural justice and constitutional rights.

‘Material of Preliminary Enquiry Cannot Be Sole Basis’: Rajasthan High Court Reinstates Constable After Hostile Witnesses Collapse Case

Rajasthan High Court ruled that preliminary enquiry findings cannot justify punishment when key witnesses turn hostile in the regular departmental enquiry. The Court quashed the Constable’s dismissal and ordered his reinstatement with a fresh, lawful review.

Delhi High Court Questions Centre Over Ban on Nitasha Kaul’s India Entry, Seeks Reply on OCI Cancellation Plea

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central government to respond to UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul’s petition challenging the ban on her entry into India and cancellation of her OCI status. Kaul claims the move is illegal, arbitrary, and violates her fundamental rights.

Cash-for-Query Case| Need time to read the Lokpal order: Delhi High Court Adjourns Mahua Moitra’s Plea Challenging CBI Sanction

Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court against the Lokpal order allowing the CBI to file a chargesheet in the cash-for-query case. She argues the order violates natural justice and was issued without considering her submissions.

Mahua Moitra Hits Back: Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Lokpal’s ‘Hasty’ Sanction for CBI Chargesheet

Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court against the Lokpal order allowing the CBI to file a chargesheet in the cash-for-query case. She argues the order violates natural justice and was issued without considering her submissions.

Delhi High Court Slams BCI Rules Imposing Major Penalties on Foreign Law Firms Without Full Inquiry

The Delhi High Court criticised the Bar Council of India’s rules allowing suspension of foreign law firms based only on a preliminary inquiry, calling them “drastic” and unfair. The Court warned that the BCI must amend the rules or the bench will read them down.

Bombay High Court Slams Tax Officer for Using Fake AI-Generated Case Laws in Rs 27.91 Crore Tax Order

The Bombay High Court rebuked an NFAC tax officer for relying on non-existent, AI-generated judgments while raising a Rs 27.91 crore tax demand against KMG Wires Pvt Ltd. The Court warned that quasi-judicial officers must not “blindly rely” on AI results without proper verification.