Articles by Hydar Choudhury
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SC NewsSupreme Court Dismisses Union's Appeals Against Disability Pension for Ex-Servicemen
The Supreme Court dismissed 271 appeals by the Union of India against disability pensions granted to ex-servicemen, holding that the burden to prove disability is not attributable to service remains on the employer under the 2008 Entitlement Rules.
SC NewsSupreme Court Refuses to Reconstitute Panel Probing CJP Protest Violence, Directs Police Protection for Minor Protester
The Supreme Court declined an application to reconstitute the High-Powered Enquiry Committee examining violence during CJP student protests, terming objections premature, and directed Delhi Police to protect a 14-year-old protester and her family facing threats.
NewsKarnataka High Court Upholds 120-Day Limit on Written Statements While Preserving Judicial Discretion in Exceptional Cases
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the state's amendment prescribing a 120-day outer limit for filing written statements in civil suits, while affirming that trial courts retain discretion to extend the period in exceptional circumstances.
NewsNexus Select Trust Completes ₹1,600 Crore Acquisition of Guwahati Mall and Hotel; Khaitan & Co and Antares Legal Advise
Nexus Select Trust has successfully acquired 100% of the share capital of Galaxy Infra Creations Private Limited for approximately ₹1,600 crore. This strategic transaction includes the ownership of Galaxy Mall, a 5.16 lakh sq. ft. retail mall, and the 164-key Hyatt Regency Hotel, both located in Guwahati. Khaitan & Co advised Nexus Select Trust, while Antares Legal represented Galaxy Infra Creations and its shareholders in this significant deal, marking Nexus's entry into Northeast India.
SC NewsSupreme Court Upholds Limitation on Recovery of Electricity Charges Beyond Two Years Unless Continuously Shown as Arrear
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a Uttar Pradesh-based distribution licensee seeking recovery of minimum consumption guarantee charges for a period nearly nine years prior, holding that the claim was barred by limitation as the amount was not continuously treated as recoverable arrear.
HC NewsGauhati High Court Enhances Compensation to Rs 8.81 Lakh for Children Losing Parent in Motor Accident, Recognising Parental Consortium
The Gauhati High Court upheld the entitlement of children to parental consortium compensation in motor accident claims, enhancing the award to Rs 8.81 lakh after finding the tribunal had failed to assess future prospects and consortium in accordance with Supreme Court precedents.
High Court JudgementsGauhati High Court Sets Aside POCSO Conviction, Imposes 12 Years for Rape Under IPC
The Gauhati High Court has set aside a conviction under the POCSO Act due to lack of proof of the victim's minority but upheld the offence of rape under IPC, imposing a sentence of 12 years rigorous imprisonment.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Reduces Sentence in 2009 Rape Case Citing Adolescent Relationship and Prior Custody
The court held that the nearly two years and four months already undergone by the accused in custody constituted sufficient punishment, given the context of a consensual adolescent relationship and the absence of criminal antecedents.
HC NewsCalcutta High Court Honours Late Ashoke Kumar Sen with Portrait Unveiling at Bar Library Club
Chief Justice Ravindra V Ghuge and Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty led the unveiling of the portrait of former Union Law Minister and Senior Advocate Ashoke Kumar Sen at the Calcutta High Court Bar Library Club, recognising his enduring contribution to the legal profession.
SC NewsSupreme Court Seeks Clarity from FSSAI on Front-of-Pack Warning Label Design and Implementation Timeline
The Supreme Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to address several outstanding concerns regarding its proposed red-hexagon warning labels for packaged foods high in fat, sugar, and salt, including potential confusion with non-vegetarian food symbols and the rationale for a two-phase rollout.
SC NewsSupreme Court Stays Gujarat High Court Proceedings on Deepfake and AI-Generated Content
The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings before the Gujarat High Court in a public interest litigation concerning the regulation of deepfake and AI-generated content, while issuing notice on the Union government’s plea to transfer the case to the apex court.
HC NewsBombay High Court Hears Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act 2026
A petition filed in the Bombay High Court challenges the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act 2026, alleging violations of fundamental rights including freedom of religion, privacy, speech, and association.