The Delhi High Court ruled that adjournments and pass overs are discretionary courtesies extended by the court and cannot be used to delay proceedings or make the opposite party suffer. The court dismissed a 2006 civil suit petition, imposing a Rs 10,000 cost on the petitioner.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), dismissing a petition by Anil Babura Baile, linked to the Elgar Parishad case. The court concluded that the law’s provisions are constitutional despite criticisms regarding misuse to suppress dissent.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed ex-MLA Abbas Ansari’s plea challenging a forensic report in a 2022 hate speech case, deeming it unnecessary since the trial had concluded. The court highlighted that the petition could not be entertained post-trial, marking a setback for Ansari amid ongoing legal issues.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation requesting strict enforcement of 75% attendance in Mumbai University law colleges due to insufficient evidence. The petitioner was advised to gather proper data before returning to court. The case highlights concerns over students’ attendance, especially while undertaking internships and jobs.
The Supreme Court of India has declined to hear a petition seeking the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission’s 70th Main Examination due to alleged irregularities in the previous preliminary exam. The court mentioned the matter would be listed later, while the exam is scheduled to begin on April 25, 2025.