High Court Contempt Jurisdiction Clarified by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has introduced a new policy allowing judges set to become Chief Justices of High Courts to be transferred in advance of upcoming vacancies. The move aims to ensure smoother leadership transitions, administrative continuity, and uninterrupted judicial functioning.
Court Fee Not Meant to Be a Penalty on Litigants: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that court fees are not meant to operate as a penalty on litigants and should not deter access to justice. Granting relief to RI Networks Pvt. Ltd., the Court ordered a refund of ₹8.7 lakh in court fees after its suit was rejected at the threshold without adjudication on merits and the litigant was relegated to the appropriate forum, TDSAT.
Non-Citizens Cannot Be Terminated Solely on Grounds of Nationality: Madras High Court Grants Relief to Sri Lankan Refugee
The Madras High Court ruled that non-citizens, including registered Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, are entitled to protection under Article 14 against arbitrary State action. Quashing SBI’s termination of a refugee employee, the Court held that nationality alone cannot justify removal from service when the appointment was lawful and non-fraudulent.