Tripura High Court
Appeal Under Section 54 Of Land Acquisition Act Not Maintainable Against Orders Of Executing Court: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court has observed that an appeal under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (LA Act) is not permissible against orders of the Executing Court, but only appeals against the judgment/awards are permissible.Justice Biswajit Palit was considering the appeal filed by the Union of India/appellant under Section 54 of LA Act. The appellant's name was impleaded during...
[NDPS Act] Merely Filing Chargesheet Has No Persuasive Value, Does Not Entitle Accused To Bail: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court observed that the mere filing of a chargesheet does not entitle bail to an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) and that bail is an exception under the Act. The accused/respondent was granted bail by the Special Trial Court in a case arising out of the NDPS Act. The State/petitioner challenged the bail granted by...
Trial Court Order Rejecting Application Of Accused To Summon Witness Not Interlocutory, Accused Entitled To Prefer Revision: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court has held that order of the Trial Court in refusing the application of the accused to summon witnesses is a 'final order' and not an 'interlocutory order', entitling the accused to file a revision petition under Section 397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C). The Accused/Petitioner had filed a petition before the Trial Court to issue summons to...
Anganwadi Centers Fall Within Ambit Of “Establishment” Under Gratuity Act: Tripura High Court
A Single Judge bench of the Tripura High Court comprising of Justice S. Datta Purkayastha in the case of Bina Rani Paul & Ors Vs State of Tripura & Ors has held that Anganwadi Centres fall within the ambit of “establishment” under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and thus Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers are entitled to Gratuity. Background Facts The Petitioners...
Payment Of Gratuity Act Applicable To Anganwadi Workers And Helpers: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court recently held that the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is applicable to the Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers working in the State.In this context, the single judge bench of Justice S. Datta Purkayastha quashed the memorandum dated August 11, 2023 issued by State's Social Welfare & Social Education Department to the extent that the claim of gratuity was denied...
Plea Of Automatic Reinstatement Upon Setting Aside Of The Dismissal Order Is Not Tenable: Tripura High Court
A Division bench of the Tripura High Court comprising of Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice S.D. Purkayastha while deciding a Writ Appeal in the case of Rajesh Das vs Society for Tripura Medical College & Ors has held that plea for automatic reinstatement upon setting aside of the dismissal order is not tenable. Background Facts The Society for Tripura Medical College...
Tripura High Court Transfers Kamalpur Civil Judge Accused Of Sexually Harassing Rape Survivor
The Tripura High Court has transferred Biswatosh Dhar, a Kamalpur Civil Judge accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor in his chambers.The transfer was notified through a notification dated 23rd February 2024, signed by the High Court Registrar General, directing the Civil judge to report forthwith to the High Court, and said that he would be kept on 'compulsory waiting for...
Law Is Focused On Reformation: Tripura HC Commutes Death Sentence To Life Imprisonment For Man Convicted Of Murdering Five, Including Daughters & Policeman
The Tripura High Court recently commuted the death sentence of a person who was convicted by the Trial Court for the offence of murder of five persons including his two daughters and a police officer, to life imprisonment without remission, on the ground that there were laches on the part of the police authorities and also the investigating officer in not examining the crime from all aspects....
Tripura High Court Upholds Dismissal Of Probationary Judicial Officer For Seeking Favourable Transfer By Approaching Union Minister
The Tripura High Court has upheld the removal of a judicial officer from his service after he was accused of attempting to exercise extraneous influence by approaching a union minister to secure a transfer closer to his home.The Judicial officer allegedly approached a Union Minister to influence a favourable transfer. On the receipt of the recommendation by the High Court Registry, the High...
‘Parents Can't Be Guest In Child's Life; Visitation Rights Shouldn't Be Limited To Few Hours, Must Encourage Overnight Custody To Each Parent': Tripura HC
“This Court strongly believes that a parent cannot be a guest in their child's life. If visitation rights only are granted for limited hours, it may not be sufficient for the child to have a comfortable time with the father or mother, whoever may be the case,” the Tripura High Court observed recently as it stressed that overnight custody must be encouraged in custody...
'India A Secular Country, Respect Constitution': Tripura HC To Chakma Organisations Accused Of Boycotting Christian Converts, Asks State To Take Action
The Tripura High Court on Tuesday rebuked certain Chakma community organisations for allegedly boycotting and out-casting two tribal Chakma communities, who embraced Christianity. The Court also directed the state administration to take necessary measures to stop the religious persecution of the two families and to not hesitate in arresting those who indulge in unlawful activities...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of One Judge, One Additional Judge To Tripura High Court
The Central Government today notified the appointment of Judicial Officer Sabyasachi Datta Purkayastha as a Judge of the Tripura High Court. Also, Judicial Officer Biswajit Palit has been appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul & Sanjiv Khanna had recommended the abovementioned names...