'Served Country With Dedication': As Retirement Nears, CJI DY Chandrachud Says He Is Thinking About How History Will Judge His Tenure

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud reflected on his tenure in a recent public address, saying that he was thinking over questions about the legacy he would leave for the future generation of judges and lawyers. Read More>>

Central Administrative Tribunal Is A Substitute For Civil Court While Adjudicating Service Dispute: Allahabad High Court

“Prior to constitution of the Central Administrative Tribunal under the Act, 1985, the remedy was before the Civil Court, and therefore, an alternative forum has been provided under Article 323-A of the Constitution of India. It can take evidence, evaluate it and record findings of fact.” Read More>>

'Substantiative Powers' Of Municipal Corporations Can't Be Used To Benefit Developers: Bombay HC Paves Way For Demolishing Portions Of Thane Mall

The Municipal Corporations and their Commissioners do have substantial powers under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation (MMC) Act, 1949, however, these powers can never be exercised to benefit the builders or developers at the cost of public amenities, observed the Bombay High Court on Monday (October 7) while imposing a cost of Rs 2 lakh on a developer and the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for permitting developer to construct a mall over a Nallah (drain). Read More>>

'Unblemished Patriotic Soldier': Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Relief To Muslim IAF Officer Dismissed From Service For Second Marriage

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside the dismissal order of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Officer who performed second marriage under Muslim Personal law, observing that he has served unblemished service as a patriotic soldier and his dismissal would amount to violation of right to livelihood. Read More>>

Bombay High Court Slaps Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Husband Who Opposed Wife's Plea To Transfer Divorce Proceedings Despite Her Hardships

The Bombay High Court recently came to the aide of a woman, who was being 'compelled' by her estranged husband to travel at least 8 hours along with her pre-term born now 15-months old son, to attend divorce proceedings and also slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the husband in order to ameliorate her hardships. Read More>>