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High Court of Judicature at Bombay Delivers Judgment in Writ Petition Filed by Probationer Judicial Officer Challenging Discharge Order. The Court Examines Whether Allegations Constituted 'Motive' or 'Foundation' for Termination.

The Writ Petition filed by a probationer Judicial Officer challenges his discharge from service. The Petitioner was appointed as Civil Judge Junior Di...

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High Court of Karnataka Hears Writ Petition Seeking Compensation for Illegal Handcuffing and Parading in a Bailable Offence. The Court Deliberates on Police Conduct and Fundamental Rights Under Article 21 in Context of Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

The petitioner, a law student, faced five criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, arising from dishonoured cheq...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition of Peon Penalized for Turning Hostile in Criminal Trial, Holds That Hostility in Court Cannot Be Ground for Disciplinary Action. Witnesses Are Not Bound to Adhere to Previous Statements, and Penalty of Reduction to Minimum Pay Scale Permanently Set Aside.

The petitioner, Abdul Rauf Mohammed Khaja, was employed as a Peon (Watchman) in the Collector Office, Nanded. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Damages Against Employer in EPF Act Case for Default in Contributions. Levy of Damages Under Section 14B is Consequential Upon Default Without Requirement of Mens Rea for Breach of Civil Obligations.

The appeals arose from a judgment of the High Court of Karnataka, which upheld an order for recovery of damages under Section 14B of the Employees Pro...

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Karnataka High Court Upholds Dismissal of Bank Officer in Disciplinary Proceedings for Reckless Lending and Negligent Compromise of Securities. Non-furnishing of Investigation Report Did Not Prejudice Defence as Charges Were Based on Clear Evidence and Admission.

The appellant, Sri M R Nagarajan, a former Branch Manager of Syndicate Bank (later merged with Canara Bank), was subjected to a disciplinary enquiry o...

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Bombay High Court Quashes EPF Appellate Tribunal's Remand Order for Lack of Reasons in Damages Assessment Under Section 14-B of EPF Act. Tribunal directed to decide appeal afresh with reasoned order after considering Supreme Court precedents.

The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Kolhapur, filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Employees' Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal, N...

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High Court of Karnataka Delivers Judgment in Appeal Against Dismissal of Suit for Recovery of Money Alleging Bank's Unauthorized Issuance of Demand Drafts from Cheque Mandate. The Appeal Involves Issues of Bank's Liability for Acting Contrary to Instructions Under Sections of Customs Act, 1962 and CPC.

The plaintiff, a registered company engaged in manufacturing television and monitor components, imported goods and stored them in a bonded warehouse. ...