Vaidehi Chipkar

The Bombay High Court has reprimanded the respondent’s company for denial of wages to its workmen. The Court held that the financial instability of the company cannot be a ground for non-payment. This is for the reason that any action thereto shall violate the statutory and constitutional provisions. Brief Facts

The Gujarat State Government passed the State Ordinance to Factories Act, 1948. The petitioners alleged that the said ordinance should render the Principal Act’ toothless’. The Gujarat High Court shall hear the plea on September 03, 2020. Brief facts of the Case  The Factories Act, 1948, was enacted to regulate the

The Court rejected the bail application while remembering the severe consequences of Bhopal Gas Leak, 1984. It reiterated that it is the responsibility of management to take preventive measures and avert the tragedy. Brief Facts The applicants were the factory management of ‘Yashasvi Rasayan Private Limited’ situated in Bharuch district

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the termination of a Trial Court judge for filing mala fide criminal cases against the senior judges of the High Court. The Court emphasized that such actions shall tarnish the reputation of the institution as well as malign the judiciary itself. Brief Facts of the Case The

The court noted the depleting water resources at the bail applicant’s residential area. Hence, it ordered the installation and maintenance of the water harvesting system as a prerequisite for bail. This shall spread awareness regarding water conservation among the public. Brief Facts of the Case  The applicant was charged under

The Gujarat High Court has quashed the Government Resolution (dated 16.07.2020) to the extent of its arbitrariness. It has imposed a greater duty on the State to safeguard the interests of citizens while not compromising the fundamental right to education. Brief Facts of the Case  In March 2020, the Union

The COVID-19 affected persons would criticize the work of civic authorities in media. The reports included a lack of essential services and quarantine centres. Hence, the order in the present matter informs the public to approach the Court directly. Brief Facts of the Case  In March 2020, the Union Government

The Gujarat High Court has pointed out the fallacy in State Government’s approach towards religious sentiments. It asserted that the choice of public health is mandatory over religion. The state must be cautious while considering requests and must not indulge in appeasing religious heads. Brief Facts of the Case  The

The Bombay High Court has settled the long-term dispute in the agri-business. The judgement also serves as a precedent. It has ruled that there exists no overlap between the jurisdiction of CCI and Arbitral Tribunal. Brief Facts of the Case The respondent, Mahyco Monsanto India Ltd., is an agri-business giant.

Nirma University in Gujarat has demanded full fees from the students. The students are seeking directions from the High Court under Article 14. The alleged demand for full fees amid COVID-19 is arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional. Brief Facts of the Case  The spread of COVID-19 has put a halt on