Akshata Patole

The Allahabad High Court has urged the Uttar Pradesh Government to adopt a doctrine of “superior responsibility” to ensure greater accountability of senior bureaucrats in cases involving corruption, administrative misconduct, and failure to implement government policies. The Court observed that meaningful action against corruption cannot succeed unless responsibility is fixed not only on erring officials but also on senior officers who fail to prevent, report, or address wrongdoing within...

The Madras High Court has directed authorities to construct permanent ramps at polling stations that are regularly used during elections, emphasizing that accessibility for persons with disabilities is a legal obligation and not merely an election-time arrangement. The Court observed that temporary wooden ramps installed shortly before polling often prove inadequate and create difficulties for disabled voters. The case was filed by a disability rights activist who sought better accessibility...

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a demand notice issued under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must clearly mention the exact amount claimed from the drawer of a dishonoured cheque. The Court held that failure to specify the cheque amount renders the notice legally defective and prevents the offence from being completed under the law. Justice A. Badharudeen delivered the judgment while dismissing an appeal filed by a complainant in a cheque bounce case involving a dishonoured...