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Jharkhand High Court imposes cost on Director of Higher Education for not complying with HC order

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The Jharkhand High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the Director of Department of Higher, Technical Education and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi for not complying with the orders of the High Court, to release the admitted dues of petitioner. Justice Dr SN Pathak strongly condemned the respondents, stating that in […] The post Jharkhand High Court imposes cost on Director of Higher Education for not complying with HC order appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/jharkhand-high-court-imposes-cost-on-director-of-higher-education-for-not-complying-with-hc-order/

Supreme Court dismisses petition of fraud, forgery accused

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the director of a company facing allegations of fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. (Birendra Kumar Singh Vs Union of India & Anr.) A three-judge bench of Justice U.U. Lalit, Justice Indira Banerjee, and Justice Ajay Rastogi while hearing the matter observed, “No criminal cases are said […] The post Supreme Court dismisses petition of fraud, forgery accused appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/supreme-court-dismisses-petition-of-fraud-forgery-accused/

Supreme Court says won’t postpone CA exams, to examine opt-out mechanism

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The Supreme Court today made it clear that it will not postpone the Chartered Accountant (CA) exams 2021 scheduled to be held in July 2021, but agreed to consider a plea by students seeking an “opt out” option for those who won’t be able to appear on account of Covid-19 restrictions.  The Counsel appearing for […] The post Supreme Court says won’t postpone CA exams, to examine opt-out mechanism appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/ca-exam-chartered-accountants-opt-out-mechanism/

Supreme Court notice to NCTE on plea seeking extension of cut-off dates

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The Supreme Court today issued notice in a petition filed by the Association of NCTE Approved Colleges Trust against the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) seeking an extension of cut-off dates for grant of recognition and affiliation for 2021-22, fixed in Supreme Court Case Maa Vaishno Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya vs. State of U.P & Ors. A three-judge bench headed […] The post Supreme Court notice to NCTE on plea seeking extension of cut-off dates appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/ncte-notice-extension-cut-off-dates/

Supreme Court directs registry to list PIL on rights of students with disabilities to an appropriate bench

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The PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking protection and enforcement of the fundamental right to equality and right to life of students with disabilities with regard to the conduct of online classes and examinations by educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Supreme Court directs registry to list PIL on rights of students with disabilities to an appropriate bench appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/supreme-court-directs-registry-to-list-pil-on-rights-of-students-with-disabilities-to-an-appropriate-bench/

Supreme Court denies bail to man, said to be a Maoist, in jail for 10 years, orders completion of trial by Dec 31 this year

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The Supreme Court today rejected the bail application filed by a man allegedly involved in the Maoist movement and arrested by police a decade ago stating that the Court can only pass orders to expedite trial proceedings.  A Supreme Court Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud, R. Subhash Reddy, and S. Ravindra Bhat on Tuesday rejected […] The post Supreme Court denies bail to man, said to be a Maoist, in jail for 10 years, orders completion of trial by Dec 31 this year appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/supreme-court-denies-bail-to-man-said-to-be-a-maoist-in-jail-for-10-years-orders-completion-of-trial-by-dec-31-this-year/

Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Kerala government plea seeking directions to withdraw 2015 Assembly violence cases against CPM leaders

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The Supreme Court bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud adjourns hearing till Monday in a plea by Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan Government seeking directions to withdraw cases against CPI(M) leaders, including Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty, for vandalism inside Assembly in 2015, when the current regime was not in power. Today, the matter came up for […] The post Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Kerala government plea seeking directions to withdraw 2015 Assembly violence cases against CPM leaders appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/kerala-government-plea-cpim-leaders-assembly-violence-2015/

Oxygen concentrators black marketing case: Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking release of seized material

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FIR was lodged on May 5, 2021, and then there was no bar on selling Oxygen Cylinder to them at higher prices. He added that the company had brought the items from abroad and all kinds of taxes were paid by them before selling. The post Oxygen concentrators black marketing case: Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking release of seized material appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/oxygen-concentrators-black-marketing-case-supreme-court-issues-notice-on-plea-seeking-release-of-seized-material/

Delhi High Court stays NCSC summons to Centre, RML Hospital authorities

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The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the summons issued by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), directing the Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, and the Medical Superintendent and Director, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital to appear personally today at 2 PM, in relation to an alleged case of harassment and […] The post Delhi High Court stays NCSC summons to Centre, RML Hospital authorities appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/ncsc-ram-manohar-lohia-hospital-harassment-discrimination-courts/

UP Governor Anandiben Patel hosts President Ram Nath Kovind, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana for high-tea and dinner

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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel held a high-tea and dinner for President Ram Nath Kovind and Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana at Raj Bhavan on Monday. The Raj Bhavan release said President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a five-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, was hosted by Governor and the event was also attended […] The post UP Governor Anandiben Patel hosts President Ram Nath Kovind, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana for high-tea and dinner appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/up-governor-anandiben-patel-hosts-president-ram-nath-kovind-chief-justice-of-india-nv-ramana-for-high-tea-and-dinner/

Migrant workers suo motu case: Supreme Court sets July 31 deadline for states on one nation, one ration card, for Centre to set up worker registration portal

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, States to complete the process of the portal for a national database for unorganised workers and implement one nation one ration card scheme by 31 July.  The bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Vineet Saran, and M.R. Shah directed the Centre to distribute additional foodgrains to states as […] The post Migrant workers suo motu case: Supreme Court sets July 31 deadline for states on one nation, one ration card, for Centre to set up worker registration portal appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/migrant-workers-suo-motu-case-one-nation-one-ration-card-for-centre-courts/

“Lok Adalats are essential to shed such unwanted burden on courts with respect to cases that can be easily disposed of”: Justice UU Lalit

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“We have to face challenges posed by the Covid Pandemic and we have to overcome these challenges” – Justice U.U. Lalit The Supreme Court Judge, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit & Executive Chairman, NALSA has said that “Due to the Covid Pandemic, functioning in courts have been severely affected and only urgent matters are taken up. This has […] The post “Lok Adalats are essential to shed such unwanted burden on courts with respect to cases that can be easily disposed of”: Justice UU Lalit appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/lok-adalats-are-essential-to-shed-such-unwanted-burden-on-courts-with-respect-to-cases-that-can-be-easily-disposed-of-justice-uu-lalit/

Delhi HC adjourns plea for release of salary of teachers working in Delhi Cantt Board school

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The Vacation Bench of Delhi High Court remarked that the petitioners working in Delhi Cantonment Board aided school has not been paid their salary/pension since September 2020. The post Delhi HC adjourns plea for release of salary of teachers working in Delhi Cantt Board school appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-adjourns-plea-for-release-of-salary-of-teachers-working-in-delhi-cantt-board-school/

Delhi High Court issues notice to Delhi Police on Chandni Chowk businessman’s plea seeking protection for himself, his employees

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A vacation bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani has issued direction to the Delhi Police wherein the petitioner and his employees have been repeatedly targeted by unknown assailants in and around their place of work in Chandni Chowk. Tanmaya Mehta, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, submitted that though the […] The post Delhi High Court issues notice to Delhi Police on Chandni Chowk businessman’s plea seeking protection for himself, his employees appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/delhi-high-court-issues-notice-to-delhi-police-on-chandni-chowk-businessmans-plea-seeking-protection-for-himself-his-employees/

Supreme Court reserves order on Karnataka corporator’s plea against disqualification

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The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by S. Rukmini Madegowda against a Karnataka High Court order which upheld the judgment of Principal District and Sessions Judge setting aside her election as the councillor representing Ward No. 36, Yeraganahalli of Mysore Corporation. A three-judge bench of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, Justice […] The post Supreme Court reserves order on Karnataka corporator’s plea against disqualification appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/supreme-court-reserves-order-on-karnataka-corporators-plea-against-disqualification/

Migrant labourers: Supreme Court to pronounce its judgment tomorrow in suo motu petition

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The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment on Tuesday in a suo motu matter titled “In Re: Problems and Miseries of Migrant Labourers” dealing with the problems and miseries of migrant labourers who had been stranded in the different parts of the Country amid the COVID19 pandemic. The Court had reserved its verdict on June […] The post Migrant labourers: Supreme Court to pronounce its judgment tomorrow in suo motu petition appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/migrant-labourers-suo-motu-petition-courts/

New IT Rules: Delhi High Court says vacation bench won’t grant any interim relief

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The pleas in Delhi High Court challenge the Information Technology Rules, 2021 as they set up a classification of news publishers & current affairs content as part of ‘digital media, & seek to regulate these news portals under Part III of the Rules by imposing Government oversight and a ‘Code of Ethics. The post New IT Rules: Delhi High Court says vacation bench won’t grant any interim relief appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/new-it-rules-delhi-high-court-says-vacation-bench-wont-grant-any-interim-relief/

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking transfers of Health from state list to Central list

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The Supreme Court rejected plea seeking transfer Health from the state list to the Central list. Sujata Kohli who is a former Judge in Principal District and Session courts, New Delhi made submission for the petition by Amrendra Mehta for setting up a national health commission in the entire country. The post Supreme Court rejects plea seeking transfers of Health from state list to Central list appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/health-transfer-state-list-central-list/

Delta Plus variant: Delhi High Court, District Courts to be on virtual hearing system till July 23

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The Full Court of Delhi High Court through its office order today reviewed the existing arrangement of hearing of matters before the Delhi High Court and the District Courts in Delhi. It observed that despite there being a decline in the number of Covid-19 cases in the NCT of Delhi, utmost precaution needs to be […] The post Delta Plus variant: Delhi High Court, District Courts to be on virtual hearing system till July 23 appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delta-plus-variant-delhi-high-court-district-courts-to-be-on-virtual-hearing-system-till-july-23/

Supreme Court refuses to stay Delhi HC order permitting Delhi private schools to collect annual, development charges

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The Supreme Court on Monday declined to interfere in the order passed by Delhi High Court division bench which had in turn declined to stay the order of Single Judge which had quashed the government notification asking private unaided schools not to charge annual, development fees considering that they have such far reaching financial implications […] The post Supreme Court refuses to stay Delhi HC order permitting Delhi private schools to collect annual, development charges appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/delhi-private-schools-annual-development-charges-courts/

Judicial Activism

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By Mahalakshmi Pavani 1. SEPARATION OF POWERS – MEANING The Montesquieun principle of ‘separation of powers’ elucidates that each wing of the State would operate in its own respective sphere- with specific duties, obligations and roles assigned to them. 2. SEPARATION OF POWER – IN UNITED KINGDOM SUPERIORITY OF PARLIAMENT In U.K., the Parliament is […] The post Judicial Activism appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/judicial-activism/

Cremation of Covid dead: SC acknowledges problem, asks petitioner to approach NHRC

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The Supreme Court today directed the petitioner to approach the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in a plea seeking directions for framing policy to protect the rights of the dead, controlling overcharging for cremations, burials of those who died of Covid-19, and ambulance services. This matter was taken up by Justices Nageswara Rao and Hemant […] The post Cremation of Covid dead: SC acknowledges problem, asks petitioner to approach NHRC appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/cremation-of-covid-dead-sc-acknowledges-problem-asks-petitioner-to-approach-nhrc/

ICAI exams: Supreme Court defers hearing to tomorrow

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The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing of three pleas seeking relief regarding Chartered Accountant exams 2021 scheduled to commence from July 6 to tomorrow. The bench comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose stated that it had not read the note submitted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) […] The post ICAI exams: Supreme Court defers hearing to tomorrow appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/icai-exams-supreme-court-defers-hearing-to-tomorrow/

Supreme Court refuses to hear PIL seeking directions against ‘forced conversions to Islam’ in Haryana’s Mewat-Nuh

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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a PIL filed by Ranjana Agnihotri seeking directions to protect the fundamental rights of the people of Mewat-Nuh District in Haryana as they are being “forcefully converted to Islam” and is in a pitiable condition compared to the “dominant Muslim group”. A three-judge bench led by Chief […] The post Supreme Court refuses to hear PIL seeking directions against ‘forced conversions to Islam’ in Haryana’s Mewat-Nuh appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/forced-conversion-islam-haryana-courts/

Supreme Court upholds Kerala HC verdict on promotion quota for people with disabilities

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The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Kerala High Court judgment regarding the right to reservation in promotions of persons having disabilities. Today, the bench presided by Sanjay Kishan Kaul pronounced the judgment who was sitting with Justice Krishna Murari. The matter was heard and judgment reserved originally by the bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan […] The post Supreme Court upholds Kerala HC verdict on promotion quota for people with disabilities appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/promotion-quota-people-with-disabilities/

Centre extends tenure of Attorney General KK Venugopal for one more year

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The Central Government has extended the tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal for one more year. He was appointed Attorney General of India on July 1, 2017, for three years which was ended last year and the Government has extended it till June 30, 2021. Now it’s has been extended till June 30, 2022.  Kottayan […] The post Centre extends tenure of Attorney General KK Venugopal for one more year appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/centre-extends-tenure-of-attorney-general-kk-venugopal-for-one-more-year/

CBSE class 10 results: Plea seeks for schools to upload rationale document

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Today, Justice C.Hari Shankar of Delhi High Court recused himself from hearing the application seeking an interim direction to all the schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to upload at public domain the rationale document for devised criteria for the assessment of students of Class X. The matter was listed before […] The post CBSE class 10 results: Plea seeks for schools to upload rationale document appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/cbse-class-10-results-plea-seeks-for-schools-to-upload-rationale-document/

Jharkhand HC criticises investigating officers for defiance of judicial officers

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The Jharkhand High Court has severely criticised the investigating officers for defiance of judicial orders. A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Ananda Sen on Friday passed this order, while hearing a bail application in a case concerning the sexual assault of a 13-year-old minor girl. The minor was sexually assaulted and the petitioner is the accused. The victim […] The post Jharkhand HC criticises investigating officers for defiance of judicial officers appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/sexual-assault-case-investigating-officers-judicial-officers-minor-girl-courts/

West Bengal Bar Council urges CJI Ramana to immediately remove Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta HC Rajesh Bindal

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The Bar Council of West Bengal has penned a strong-worded letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana, seeking immediate removal of Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Rajesh Bindal. According to the letter, a copy of which was made available to the media yesterday, Chairperson of West Bengal Bar Council Ashok Kumar […] The post West Bengal Bar Council urges CJI Ramana to immediately remove Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta HC Rajesh Bindal appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/west-bengal-bar-council-cji-ramana-acting-chief-justice-of-calcutta-hc-rajesh-bindal/

Zydus Cadila vaccine will be available soon for 12-18 age group: Centre tells Supreme Court

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The Union Health Ministry on Saturday told the Supreme Court that it would soon inoculate those of 12-18 age group with new Covid-19 vaccine developed by Indian pharmaceutical firm Zydus Cadila. The Centre has filed an affidavit responding to the slew of questions raised by the Apex Court in its May 31 order while hearing […] The post Zydus Cadila vaccine will be available soon for 12-18 age group: Centre tells Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/zydus-cadila-covid-vaccination-policy-centre-supreme-court/

‘Derogatory’, ‘Defamatory’, ‘Malicious’ or ‘Mischievous’ statement by Advocate can lead to suspension

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The Bar Council of India has amended its rules, making any statement made in Electronic or Social Media, which is indecent or derogatory, defamatory or motivated, malicious or mischievous against any Court or Judge or any member of Judiciary, by any Advocate shall be a ground for his/her suspension or disqualification.  It also states that […] The post ‘Derogatory’, ‘Defamatory’, ‘Malicious’ or ‘Mischievous’ statement by Advocate can lead to suspension appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/derogatory-defamatory-malicious-or-mischievous-statement-by-advocate-can-lead-to-suspension/

Delhi HC refuses bail to doctor accused of helping drug syndicate in smuggling heroin, cocaine

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The Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail application filed by a doctor accused of being a part of well organised drug syndicate on whose statement more than 4 kg heroin worth Rs 28 crore approximately was recovered. (Allah Noor Vs Narcotics Control Bureau)  The case was registered against him for the offences under Sections 8(A)/21(C)/23(C)/29 […] The post Delhi HC refuses bail to doctor accused of helping drug syndicate in smuggling heroin, cocaine appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/delhi-hc-refuses-bail-to-doctor-accused-of-helping-drug-syndicate-in-smuggling-heroin-cocaine/

Delhi HC grants police protection to Muslim couple, who married against wishes of bride’s family

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The Delhi High Court has granted police protection to a Muslim couple, who married against the wishes of the family members of the woman and directed Delhi Police to file status report.  A Vacation Bench of Single-Judge Justice Jasmeet Singh directed the Delhi Government and the concerned Station House Officer (SHO) to ensure that the […] The post Delhi HC grants police protection to Muslim couple, who married against wishes of bride’s family appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-grants-police-protection-to-muslim-couple-who-married-against-wishes-of-brides-family/

J&K Dialogue: Modi’s new surgical strike?

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By Inderjit Badhwar On August 5, 2019, Jammu & Kashmir lost its statehood, its liberty, its political voice, its autonomy and its unique identity within the Indian Union. In sweeping legislative measures enacted by the central government, the legislative assembly was replaced by Union Territories under the direct command of the Dilli Durbar, political leaders […] The post J&K Dialogue: Modi’s new surgical strike? appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/jk-dialogue-modis-new-surgical-strike/

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to cop accused of manhandling doctor over delay in treating his mother

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The Kerala High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to a police officer who allegedly manhandled a doctor over an alleging delay in treating his mother. A single-judge bench of Justice K. Haripal passed this order while hearing a bail application filed by Abhilash R. Chandran and others. In this case, the FIR was registered […] The post Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to cop accused of manhandling doctor over delay in treating his mother appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/kerala-hc-grants-anticipatory-bail-to-cop-accused-of-manhandling-doctor-over-delay-in-treating-his-mother/

Republic Day violence in Delhi: Lakha Sidhana gets interim protection from arrest from city court

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The gangster-turned-activist accused in the tractor rally violence on January 26, Lakha Sidhania, has been granted protection from arrest by Delhi’s Tis Hazari court till July 3. The Sessions Judge of the Delhi court, while hearing the interim bail , has given security to Sidhana.  Advocate Ramesh Gupta, appearing for Sidhana, said that the activist […] The post Republic Day violence in Delhi: Lakha Sidhana gets interim protection from arrest from city court appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/republic-day-violence-lakha-sidhana-deep-sidhu-delhi/

Kerala government moves Supreme Court to withdraw 2015 Assembly vandalism case

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The State Government’s plea before the Apex Court states that the legislative assembly was in session in a charged manner and there were allegations being made against the finance minister. The post Kerala government moves Supreme Court to withdraw 2015 Assembly vandalism case appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/kerala-government-moves-supreme-court-to-withdraw-2015-assembly-vandalism-case/

Delhi High Court dismisses plea of man convicted for offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act

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The matter before the Delhi High Court was the Revision Petition filed by the man convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. He had taken a loan of Rs 15 lac from the complainant in the following manner The post Delhi High Court dismisses plea of man convicted for offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-dismisses-plea-of-man-convicted-for-offence-under-section-138-of-negotiable-instruments-act/

Chief Justice Ramana writes to Centre, highlights vacancy in HCs, lack of info tech infrastructure leading to digital divide

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Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has written to the Minister of Law and Justice, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology highlighting a set of issues that requires the Centre’s immediate intervention.  Firstly, strengthening the network and connectivity, particularly in rural and tribal areas, in view of the digital divide that has adversely impacted the functioning […] The post Chief Justice Ramana writes to Centre, highlights vacancy in HCs, lack of info tech infrastructure leading to digital divide appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/chief-justice-ramana-writes-to-centre-highlights-vacancy-in-hcs-lack-of-info-tech-infrastructure-leading-to-digital-divide/

Delhi High Court says it’s confident Delhi govt will provide food grain to non-PDS residents

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Delhi High Court expressed confidence that the government will rise up its responsibility of providing sufficient food grain to a requisite number of beneficiaries. The post Delhi High Court says it’s confident Delhi govt will provide food grain to non-PDS residents appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-says-its-confident-delhi-govt-will-provide-food-grain-to-non-pds-residents/

Delhi HC issues notice on banquet hall owners’ plea against govt orders to refund customers whose weddings got cancelled

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The Vacation Single-Judge Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh was hearing a plea filed by “Community Welfare Banquet Association Delhi (Regd.) and Ors.” seeking quashing of the direction dated May 9’ 2021 issued by the DDMA. The post Delhi HC issues notice on banquet hall owners’ plea against govt orders to refund customers whose weddings got cancelled appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-issues-notice-on-banquet-hall-owners-plea-against-govt-orders-to-refund-customers-whose-weddings-got-cancelled/

Existing ecocide laws

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There are some legislations around the world aimed at controlling ecocide. These, however, are all within national jurisdictions and implementation and enforcement has been weak. Russia—Article 358 Massive destruction of the animal or plant kingdoms, contamination of the atmosphere or water resources, and also commission of other actions capable of causing an ecological catastrophe, shall […] The post Existing ecocide laws appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/existing-ecocide-laws/

Allahabad HC seeks response from Ayodhya administration on allegations of forcibly taking people’s land for airport

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The Allahabad High Court has sought response from the district administration till June 29, on the allegations of forcibly taking people’s land for the airport being built in Ayodhya and forcing them to register at a low cost. The division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Saurabh Lavania passed this order on June 23, while […] The post Allahabad HC seeks response from Ayodhya administration on allegations of forcibly taking people’s land for airport appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/ayodhya-administration-airport-courts/

A Law for Ecocide

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By Sujit Bhar The definitions, legal and social, of “genocide” and “pogrom” are known. They have been applied and accepted in legal and social documents and clearly define acts of despots who have had no regard for human rights or natural and framed laws. Political massacres of human lives over time have been aptly described […] The post A Law for Ecocide appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/a-law-for-ecocide/

CJI Ramana unveils Justice RV Raveendran’s book, says book covers procedural and substantive law, electoral reforms

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Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana on Saturday unveiled the first look of the book tittled ‘anomalies of law’ authored by justice RV Raveendran. The CJI has also delivered speech on the occasion of book launch which were followed by the panel discussion. Talking about the book anomalies in  law and justice in the […] The post CJI Ramana unveils Justice RV Raveendran’s book, says book covers procedural and substantive law, electoral reforms appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/nv-ramana-book-launch-justice-rv-raveendrans-anomalies-of-law/

Plea in Supreme Court seeks deportation of illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators

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A petition filed in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Central and the State Government to detect, detain and deport illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators from West Bengal within one year. The plea has been filed by Human and Civil Right Activist, Sangita Chakraborty referring to the incident, “when Election Result of Bengal […] The post Plea in Supreme Court seeks deportation of illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/plea-in-supreme-court-seeks-deportation-of-illegal-rohingya-and-bangladeshi-infiltrators/

Delhi HC dismisses fourth plea by man seeking bail order modification, says repeated attempts are abuse of law

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The Delhi High Court has today dismissed an application challenging a bail order of the Additional Session Judge allowing the bail application while imposing condition a condition that the petitioner shall stay at a distance of 25 km from the house of the prosecutrix for the time being till further orders. A single-judge bench of […] The post Delhi HC dismisses fourth plea by man seeking bail order modification, says repeated attempts are abuse of law appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-dismisses-fourth-plea-by-man-seeking-bail-order-modification-says-repeated-attempts-are-abuse-of-law/

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal, cancels bail bonds of murder accused

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The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a man against his conviction for the offence under Section 308 IPC (Attempt to commit culpable homicide) read with Section 34 IPC while stating that the prosecution has proved the guilt beyond reasonable doubt and no reason to disbelieve the prosecution witnesses.  The appellant was […] The post Delhi High Court dismisses appeal, cancels bail bonds of murder accused appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-dismisses-appeal-cancels-bail-bonds-of-murder-accused/

Delhi High Court directs special scheme for Employees Compensation Cases to be implemented from August 2

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The Delhi High Court has modified the Employee’s Compensation Agreed Procedure (2015) with a special scheme for employees compensation claims which shall be implemented by the Commissioners, Delhi Police, and insurance companies with effect from August 2, 2021. (The New India Assurance Co. Ltd Vs Puran Lal & Ors.)  In an appeal filed by the New […] The post Delhi High Court directs special scheme for Employees Compensation Cases to be implemented from August 2 appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-directs-special-scheme-for-employees-compensation-cases-to-be-implemented-from-august-2/

IPC Section 498A and cruelty against men: Law students write to CJI Ramana in the backdrop of increasing suicides of men

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A batch of law students from various national law universities and law colleges have written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting a revisit of provisions under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in view of the increasing male suicide rate over the past few years due to misuse of the section […] The post IPC Section 498A and cruelty against men: Law students write to CJI Ramana in the backdrop of increasing suicides of men appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/ipc-section-498a-and-cruelty-against-men-law-students-write-to-cji-ramana-in-the-backdrop-of-increasing-suicides-of-men/