‘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.

Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee

Today, On 29th October, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Bar Council of India and the Central government on a PIL challenging the BCI’s decision to hike the nomination fee for State Bar Council elections from Rs.25,000 to Rs.1.25 lakh.

Bombay High Court Quashes Bank of India Fraud Tag on Naresh Goyal’s Account: ‘No Opportunity to Be Heard’

The Bombay High Court has set aside Bank of India’s classification of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal’s account as “fraud,” citing a violation of natural justice. The Court emphasized that Goyal was not given an opportunity to make a representation before the decision.

Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases

The Supreme Court restored SBI’s punishment against a messenger found guilty of bribery, ruling that disciplinary authorities need not give detailed reasons if they agree with the inquiry officer’s findings. This strengthens SBI’s stand on strict anti-corruption measures.