O.31 R.5 General Rules 2018 | Mandatory To Serve Summons To Armed Forces Personnel Through Commanding Officer: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court has said that an armed forces personnel–posted as a Soldier, Sailor or Airman, must be served summons for service of a case through their commanding officer as provided under General Rules (Civil & Criminal) 2018. The court was considering the question 'Whether the service of summons upon a person, who is posted as Soldier, Sailor or Airman in the Armed Forces can...

Rajasthan HC Expresses Surprise On Refusal For Complainant's Narco-Test Citing Language Barrier Despite Consent, Orders Fresh Murder Probe

Rajasthan High Court expressed shock at the refusal of the concerned authority from conducting narco-test of the complainant in a murder case–who had consented to the same, on the ground that he was not fluent in Hindi. Rather the authorities were required to depute someone who was acquainted with the mother tongue of such witness/suspect or victim, in whose presence the test could be done,...

Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: May 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 161 to 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 214NOMINAL INDEXAnil Kumar v State of Rajasthan; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 161Jagdish Singh v State of Rajasthan & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 162Smt. Guddi Bai v Raghuveer; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 163Nishi Mishra & Anr. v State of Rajasthan; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 164Kamlesh Kumar v State of Rajasthan & Anr.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 165Dr Charan...

Rajasthan High Court Directs Formation Of Panel To Examine Issue Of Faulty Answer Keys, Wrong Questions In Public Recruitment Exams

Expressing concern at recurring instances of faulty answer keys and incorrect questions in public recruitment exams, the Rajasthan High Court directed the State to constitute a "High Level Committee of Senior IAS Officers" to examine the issue and formulate an SOP ensuring transparency and accuracy in future recruitment exams. The court passed the direction, while upholding the right...

'Claimant Inactive For Years': Rajasthan High Court Upholds Order Restricting Grant Of Interest From Date When Formal Demand Is Raised

Rajasthan High Court held that where the claimant did not issue even a demand notice within a reasonable time, and remained inactive for a considerable period, the Court was justified in restricting the grant of interest only from the date on which a formal demand for payment was first raised. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Mishra and Justice Bipin Gupta held that...

Court Can't Take Cognizance Of Offence Under Water Act Without Valid Authorization By Pollution Control Board: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court has said that in absence of a valid authorization by the Pollution Control Board or a competent officer authorized by the Board, in favour of the complainant under Section 49 of Water Act, a criminal court cannot take cognizance of an offence under the Act. As per Section 49 of the Act, no court shall take cognizance of any offence under the Act except on a complaint...

Illegal Liquor Sales Beyond Permitted Hours Threaten Public Health And Safety: Rajasthan High Court Orders Surprise Inspections

The Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of the rampant liquor sales in Jodhpur, even after the statutorily prescribed hours. The Court opined that such unregulated after-hours liquor sales undermined the constitutional objectives under Articles 21 and 47 by affecting public health, road safety, women's and youth's safety, and maintenance of public order. The division bench of...

Rajasthan High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 25 - May 31, 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 198 to 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 214NOMINAL INDEXMilap Chand Dandiav v State of Rajasthan; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 198State of Rajasthan v Smt. Seems Jakhar; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 200Karan Pratap Singh v State of Rajasthan & Ors.; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 202Prem Prakash Bidyasar v State of Rajasthan, and other connected matter; 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 203Taimoor v State of Rajasthan;...

Revised Pay Rules | Doctors Consciously Engaged In Private Practice Can't Seek Non Practicing Allowance Attached To Surrender: Rajasthan HC

Rajasthan High Court set aside the order that directed the State to step up the pay of those Medical Officers who had not opted for Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), to ensure their pay parity with their juniors who had opted for the NPA.For context, the law provides for payment of NPA (calculated at 20% of the Basic Pay) to those Medical Officers who choose to not undertake any private...

Rajasthan High Court Imposes One-Year Social Media Ban On POCSO Accused Held For Allegedly Cyber-Stalking Minor

While granting bail to a POCSO accused, Rajasthan High Court imposed a unique condition that bars him from using all kinds of social media platforms for 1 (one) year, for ensuring safety of the victim. The bench of Justice Ashok Kumar Jain observed that if the accused was found using social media under his own name or any other fictitious name, during this period, the bail order shall...

Rajasthan High Court Asks NLU Jodhpur To Inform On Issuance Of Mark-Sheet To Student Alleging Denial Of Gold-Medal During 2025 Convocation

While hearing a plea by an NLU Jodhpur student who has alleged denial of Gold Medal by the varsity in the 17th Convocation ceremony held in 2025, the Rajasthan High Court last week asked the varsity to complete its instructions with regard to issuance of mark-sheet to the student. For context, the high court had on November 6, 2025 issued notice on the student's plea. When the matter was...

Poverty Can't Defeat Right To Bail; Accused Can't Be Kept In Jail For Want Of Sureties: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has set aside the condition of furnishing sureties imposed on an accused, who was granted bail but was not released, since he was not in a position to furnish the sureties. The Court opined that poverty should not violate accused person's right to life and liberty under Article 21. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed that no accused person could...