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Category: High Court

Electricity Company Absolutely Liable in Electrocution Death Cases; Cannot Escape Liability by Blaming Victim’s Negligence: Gujarat High Court

Introduction In a significant judgment reinforcing the principle of absolute liability, the Gujarat High Court has held that electricity distribution and transmission companies are primarily responsible for ensuring public safety. The Court ruled that when a

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Compensation in Motor Accident Cases Cannot Be Viewed Through a Patriarchal Lens: Delhi High Court Upholds Husband’s Claim After Wife’s Death

Introduction In a significant judgment promoting gender equality in motor accident compensation claims, the Delhi High Court has held that an earning husband cannot be denied compensation for the death of his wife merely because he

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Educated Wife Without Sufficient Income Is Entitled to Maintenance; Parents’ Property or Pension Cannot Be Treated as Her Income: Allahabad High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on maintenance rights, the Allahabad High Court has held that an educated wife cannot be denied maintenance merely because she possesses educational qualifications or has the potential to earn. The Court

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Bombay High Court Upholds Helmet Exemption for Sikhs, Says It Is a Reasonable Classification Under Article 14

Introduction In an important judgment concerning constitutional equality and road safety laws, the Bombay High Court has upheld the statutory exemption granted to Sikhs wearing turbans from the mandatory requirement of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers.

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School’s Duty of Care Extends to Students Travelling in School Buses: Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash FIR

Introduction In an important ruling on the responsibility of educational institutions, the Karnataka High Court has held that a school’s duty to ensure the safety of its students extends beyond the classroom and includes the time

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Karnataka High Court: Freezing School’s Bank Account Over Parent’s Alleged Cybercrime Was Arbitrary and Disproportionate

Introduction In a significant judgment protecting the rights of innocent third parties, the Karnataka High Court has held that an educational institution’s entire bank account cannot be frozen merely because it received tuition fees from a

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Even a Jailed Convict Has the Right to Fair Wages: Orissa High Court Orders Release of Lecturer’s Salary

Introduction In a significant judgment on employment rights and constitutional fairness, the Orissa High Court held that withholding an employee’s salary during pending disciplinary proceedings cannot be justified without legal authority. The Court observed that even

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Promise of Marriage Made After Initial Sexual Assault Cannot Protect Accused: Calcutta High Court Upholds Rape Conviction

Introduction In a significant judgment concerning consent and sexual offences, the Calcutta High Court has held that a promise of marriage made after an alleged act of sexual assault cannot erase or legalize the offence already

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Section 69A of IT Act Allows Government to Block Entire Online Platforms, Not Just Individual Content: Delhi High Court

Introduction In a significant judgment concerning internet regulation and digital governance, the Delhi High Court has held that the Central Government’s powers under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act are not limited to blocking specific

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Patna High Court Warns Against Police Brutality, Orders FIR Against SHO Over Alleged Custodial Torture

Introduction In a strong statement on police accountability and protection of fundamental rights, the Patna High Court observed that unchecked police excesses can pose a serious threat to the rule of law. The Court cautioned that

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