Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes ₹50,000 Fine, Quotes Taittiriya Upanishad, Upholds Maintenance Act 2007 in Parental Care Case

Delhi HC Overturns Acquittal in 2013 Harassment Case, Upholds IPC Section 354A, POCSO Charge Dropped

Delhi High Court overturned a 2014 acquittal in a 2013 sexual harassment case, convicting the accused under IPC Section 354A while dismissing POCSO charges due to age proof deficiencies. The court delivered strong observations against victim-blaming based on clothing and character, and cautioned judicial officers against humiliating cross-examination.

Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Regularisation from 2003 Under Article 14 Equality Clause

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reinforced the principle that administrative inaction cannot strip a worker of accrued rights under a valid regularisation policy. The court ordered the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board to regularise a daily-wage employee from 2003, applying Article 14's equality mandate. This judgment is crucial for understanding labour jurisprudence, the concept of 'model employer', and the enforceability of government policies.

Allahabad HC Upholds Mandatory Govt Service Bond for Subsidised PG Medical Education

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that doctors who pursue subsidised PG medical education cannot evade the mandatory two-year government service bond, even if there is administrative delay in providing posting. The court held that the bond ensures availability of doctors in government hospitals and protects patients' right to life under Article 21.

Dalits Account for SC Population 32% in Punjab – Remittances Drive Social & Political Assertion Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls

Punjab’s Dalits (SC population ≈32%, highest among Indian states) are leveraging foreign remittances (especially from Dubai, UK, US, Canada) to build mega-religious complexes like the Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidass Mandir, marking a shift from historical marginalisation. With the 2027 Assembly polls approaching, all major parties (Congress, BJP, AAP, SAD) are aggressively wooing this one-third voter base, making this a key social/political force in Punjab.

Kerala HC Upholds 4% Disability Quota in Promotions, Sets Aside Contempt Interim Order

Kerala High Court has upheld the 4% disability quota in promotions, confirming the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's 2022 order in favour of an employee with 40% benchmark disability. It, however, set aside the tribunal's 2024 interim contempt order, ruling that positive directions cannot be issued in contempt proceedings. The judgment reinforces Supreme Court precedents in Siddaraju and Leesamma Joseph.

Agniveer Scheme: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Job Reservation Policy for First Batch Returning in December 2026

The first batch of Agniveers recruited under the June 2022 scheme will return home in December 2026. While Haryana has a detailed reservation policy ready, Punjab and Himachal are yet to finalise their implementation plans, raising concerns about employment for these short-service soldiers.

Haryana Notifies ₹7.5 Lakh Compensation Policy for Custodial Deaths with Salary Recovery Clause

Haryana has notified a policy providing ₹7.5 lakh compensation for deaths in police custody caused by torture, inhuman treatment, or negligence, with at least 50% to be recovered from the guilty officer's salary. This follows intervention by the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. For exam aspirants, this links to Article 21 (Right to Life), custodial violence jurisprudence, and the role of State Human Rights Commissions.

Karnataka HC Upholds Rs 15 Lakh Alimony: Able-Bodied Husband Must Maintain Wife Even Without Income

Karnataka High Court affirmed Rs 15 lakh permanent alimony, ruling that an able-bodied husband cannot escape maintenance by claiming no income. The court emphasized strict adherence to Rajnesh vs Neha guidelines requiring both parties to disclose assets and liabilities before determining alimony.