High court

Punjab & Haryana High Court Rules: Second Wife as Nominee Entitled to Compassionate Appointment After Husband’s Death

Significance and ImpactThe ruling of the Punjab & Haryana High Court in CWP-19578 of 2023 illustrates the manner in which courts exercise equilibrium amid formalities of law and social justice. The judgment, in allowance of compassionate appointment of a second wife within the service rules, emphasizes equity, principles of nomination, and dependency safeguard.

Supreme Court

SC Sets Aside Patna HC Order; Reaffirms Limits of Section 482 CrPC in Quashing FIRs.

This case concerns a gold loan dispute in which the complainant, Abhishek Singh, claimed that the bank had committed fraud and misappropriation after he paid back his debts but failed to receive the gold he had pledged. Citing it as a counterblast, the High Court dismissed the FIR against bank officials. By assessing the evidence and making conclusions based on malice without a trial, the High Court exceeded its authority under Section 482 CrPC.

Supreme Court

Delhi Magistrate Directs Police to File FIR in Shocking Case of Man’s Death in Custody

Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar ordered an FIR in Setara Bibi’s case under Section 156(3) CrPC after alleged custodial torture led to her husband’s death. The ruling underscores judicial oversight, reinforcing firm swift accountability as police inaction obstructs justice.