The Central government of India has appointed four lawyers as judges of the Rajasthan High Court following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium. The appointees include Anand Sharma, Sunil Beniwal, Sandeep Shah, and Mukesh Rajpurohit, while three other candidates remain unapproved. Rajasthan High Court currently has 34 of 50 sanctioned judges.
The Rajasthan High Court clarified that for an offence under the SC/ST Act, the insult or intimidation must occur publicly, witnessed by others. The court quashed previous cognizance orders, noting the absence of evidence for a public incident in the case filed by Prithvi Ram against Chhinder Singh, undermining the charges.
The Rajasthan High Court Yesterday (August 2nd) observed that police authorities have a constitutional responsibility to provide enhanced protection to couples facing threats or harassment from social actors or groups enforcing dominant social norms.
The Rajasthan HC strongly objected to scheduling over 1,600 cases for a single day due to excessive workload. Justice Monga suggested measures to prevent such overload, proposing distinct cause lists and labeling systems. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the Registrar’s explanation and criticized the chaotic situation, highlighting the impracticality of addressing each case in the allotted time.
BREAKING | The Rajasthan High Court rejected Asaram’s plea to receive medical treatment at a Pune facility due to concerns over public order. Asaram, serving a life sentence on rape charges, requested Ayurvedic treatment. The court instead suggested treatment at a local hospital. Asaram’s plea emphasized his right to choose medical care and highlighted health risks in prison, citing constitutional protections.
The Rajasthan High Court Yesterday (March 16th), requested a hospital report on jailed spiritual leader Asaram Bapu’s ayurvedic treatment. Asaram sought permission for treatment at Madhavbaug Hospital in Pune. The court ordered comprehensive details on the proposed treatment and logistics for potential travel. This intervention stems from Asaram’s plea for alternative health remedies while serving his sentence.
Rajasthan High Court Delays Decision on Baba Ramdev’s Arrest Following Controversial Remarks In a significant turn of events, the Rajasthan High Court has chosen to extend the stay on the arrest of Baba Ramdev, a renowned spiritual figure. This move is a response to Ramdev’s plea to quash the case filed against him, which accuses […]
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s Remarks on Judiciary Sparks Controversy Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has recently found himself at the center of a controversy following his remarks on alleged corruption within the judiciary. Advocate Shiv Charan Gupta has taken legal action, filing a plea in response to Gehlot’s statements, which he believes could potentially […]
