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Bombay HC questions FDA's clean chit to Mantralaya canteens

Mantralaya canteens: The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra FDA for selective enforcement actions. The court noted discrepancies in inspections of government and private eateries. It ordered the FDA to be impartial and uniform in its regulatory drive. The FDA will now re-inspect Mantralaya canteens and issue improvement notices. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Calcutta HC says voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship

The Calcutta High Court ruled that identity cards do not prove Indian citizenship. A habeas corpus petition was dismissed as proof of citizenship was lacking. Nasir was detained after his name was removed from electoral rolls. He failed to establish his Indian citizenship within the given timeframe. The court drew…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

'Resign or we will terminate you': HC advocate shares how to avoid this HR ultimatum and forced resignation trap

Companies often pressure employees into resigning to avoid legal obligations. As per a HC advocate, a forced resignation under threat is not legally valid under Indian contract law. Such tactics can expose managers to criminal intimidation charges under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Employees should request time to review documents…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Calcutta HC asks private bank to disclose corpus in TMC bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a private bank to reveal the funds in the Trinamool Congress's frozen accounts. The court is examining a petition by the Mamata Banerjee faction challenging the debit freeze, which followed a complaint by rebel MLAs. The Bidhannagar Police will also present investigation records, with…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Supreme Court dismisses plea against Manipur HC order extending panchayat polls deadline

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Manipur High Court's decision to extend panchayat election deadlines to October 16. Appearing for the state, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized the government's obligation to comply with the high court's directives. The apex court found no grounds to challenge the high…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Raghav Chadha wins partial relief in AI-content case; Delhi HC orders takedown of some posts

The Delhi High Court has mandated the removal of certain social media posts that were directed at MP Raghav Chadha, concluding that the remaining material does not hold defamatory implications. In this temporary ruling, the court noted that the issue of personality rights was not relevant. Chadha had requested judicial…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

SC directs status quo on Karnataka HC order on ethanol allocation; Centre says 20% blending still an experiment

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a Karnataka High Court order that sought to increase ethanol allocation for 2025-26. An oil company argued this could disrupt the national policy for 20% ethanol blending in petrol. The top court issued a notice, questioning if enhancing one supplier's quota would…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Rape case of minor: SC notice to Rajasthan on Asaram's plea challenging Rajasthan HC judgment

The Supreme Court has asked the Rajasthan government to respond within two weeks to a plea by Asaram, challenging his life sentence for the 2013 rape of a minor. While upholding his conviction, the Rajasthan High Court had previously acquitted him of gangrape charges. The apex court stated it would…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Husband hides real age on matrimony site, claims to be 37 instead of 44, leading to incorrect horoscope match; HC grants wife divorce for this reason

The Telangana High Court gave relief to a wife by granting her divorce after it was found that her husband had misrepresented his age which resulted in her parents incorrectly matching their horoscope. The high court observed that due to this false fact about his date of birth and also…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Calcutta HC refuses interim order on Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision over LoP appointment

The Calcutta High Court has refused an interim order regarding the appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition. TMC MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay challenged the Speaker's decision. The court will hear the matter again on July 28. Respondents must file affidavits within three weeks. The breakaway group claims support from…

The Economic Times · Jun 18