Strong Objection Raised to Mention of Caste and Religion in Records of Minors in Rajkiya Balgrih: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the mention of caste and religion in the records of minors placed in Rajkiya Balgrih (Balika). During hearings held on different dates, the Court questioned whether it was necessary for counsellors and the office of the District Probation Officer to record details relating to caste and … Read more

A Judicial Rap on the Knuckles: Supreme Court Reins in Executive Overreach in Criminal Probes

About the Contributor: Gurmeet Singh Jaggi | Legal Contract Lifecycle Management Professional A specialist in the architecture of complex commercial frameworks, Gurmeet Singh Jaggi brings over five years of post-qualification expertise to the field of Legal Contract Lifecycle Management. His practice is centred on the meticulous drafting and negotiation of instruments that define modern commerce, … Read more

Suit Does Not Automatically Stand Terminated Merely on Filing Withdrawal Application: Allahabad High Court

A three-judge larger Bench of the Allahabad High Court, while hearing a civil matter, has clarified that merely filing an application for unconditional withdrawal of a suit does not result in automatic termination of the proceedings unless a specific order to that effect is passed by the court. The Bench held that Order XXIII Rule … Read more