Justice R.T. Vachhani Archives

20% compensation deposit under S. 148 of NI Act is not mandatory, Appellate Courts have discretion: Gujarat HC

“The purpose behind directing to deposit as enumerated under Section 148 of the NI Act in appeal is at least to recover plausible compensation amount to provide some relief so as to save his business.”

Anganwadi workers entitled to living wage

Case Briefs High Courts

Anganwadi workers and helpers entitled to living wages: Gujarat HC sets aside order treating them on a par with Government employees

“The irony is that the Anganwadi workers and helpers, who fulfill the needs of pregnant and lactating mothers, health and education of minors, are deprived of living a life with dignity and respect for want of apposite remuneration.”

Additional Senior Civil Judge reinstated

Case Briefs High Courts

“Mere suspicion not enough to constitute ‘misconduct’”: Gujarat High Court reinstates Additional Senior Civil Judge in service

The Court emphasised that if the Courts were to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a judicial officer based on a judicial order passed by him, there should have been strong grounds to suspect officer’s bona fides and the order itself should have been actuated by malice, bias or illegality.