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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 26.10.2010

Police have legal backing to book Roy, Geelani for sedition, but no decision yet

Indian Express

The speeches instigated secession and were tantamount to sedition, is the
legal opinion. Section 124A provides for a three-year prison term and fine
for ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Police-have-legal-backing-to-book-Roy--Geelani-for-sedition--but-no-decision-yet/702514>

SC refuses to dismiss APW petition

Assam Tribune

NEW DELHI, Oct 25 – The Supreme Court has for now declined to dismiss a
civil writ petition that has called for putting on hold the Assembly polls
in Assam ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct2610/at08>

State to acquire lands in Kodanad estate

The Hindu

... and a writ petition filed by M. Holichandran to direct the State
government to ensure free and uninterrupted access and movement for
villagers. ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/26/stories/2010102658050100.htm>


CBI asked to constitute SIT to probe cases against bar members

IBNLive.com

A division bench comprising Justices Uma Nath Singh and Virendra Kumar
Dixit passed the order on a writ petition filed by a lawyer seeking
direction for ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/cbi-asked-to-constitute-sit-to-probe-cases-against-bar-members/445522.html>

Underground parking lot plan rejected

The Hindu

The High Court, acting on a writ petition filed by R. Chandran, had held
that the proposal to construct a multilevel underground car parking lot
included a ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/26/stories/2010102660140100.htm>

Madras varsity to pay for 'cheating' student

Express Buzz

The action of the University would amount to cheating the students, Justice
K Suguna said while allowing a writ petition from M Sivakumar, who joined
the ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/madras-varsity-to-pay-for-%E2%80%98cheating%E2%80%99-student/218046.html>


Verdict reserved on council

Calcutta Telegraph

The NCP had filed a writ petition challenging the imposition of
administrator's rule in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council from
April 1. ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101026/jsp/northeast/story_13101179.jsp>

SC seeks AG's view on Amar Singh & Jaya Prada's pleas for relief from anti ...

Times of India

Singh and Jaya Prada in their writ petitions have sought SC's protection
against disqualification in the event they decide to join a political party
or ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-seeks-AGs-view-on-Amar-Singh-Jaya-Pradas-pleas-for-relief-from-anti-defection-law/articleshow/6810501.cms>

SC query on Nandi report

Calcutta Telegraph

New Delhi, Oct. 25: The Supreme Court today asked the CBI to inform by
Wednesday whether it would share the Nandigram firing probe report with the
Bengal ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101026/jsp/nation/story_13101429.jsp>

TN moves SC for acquiring Jaya's Estate land in Ooty

The Hindu

PTI The Hindu Villagers and DMK cadres staging a black flag demonstration
in front of the Kodanad Estate near Kotagiri on 10/10/2007. ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article848963.ece>

SC to hear SIT report on Godhra riots today

Times of India

SIT appointed by SC, interrogated retired DGP PC Pande, IPS officer MK
Tandon, inspector general of police PB Gondia and former minister of state
for home ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/SC-to-hear-SIT-report-on-Godhra-riots-today/articleshow/6812100.cms>


SC dismisses L&T appeal on NTPC tender

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi October 25, 2010, 17:29 IST The Supreme Court today
dismissed Larsen & Toubro's appeal challenging its disqualification from
participation ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-dismisses-lt-appealntpc-tender/113450/on>

SC jails cops for bobbitizing man

Times of India

The fine amount would be paid to the victim as compensation, the SC
directed. Justice Katju, writing the judgment for the Bench, said policemen
who commit ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-jails-cops-for-bobbitizing-man/articleshow/6811719.cms>

Notional loss due to Andhra ordinance: SKS Microfinance

Economic Times

The statement comes in the face of an Andhra Pradesh government ordinance
and a subsequent court judgement barring against any coercion to recover
loans. ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/banking/finance/finance/Notional-loss-due-to-Andhra-ordinance-SKS-Microfinance/articleshow/6810562.cms>

Mamata skips meet on land Act

Indian Express

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee appears to be playing truant on the
introduction of amendments to the Land Acquisition Act in Parliament
despite Prime ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Mamata-skips-meet-on-land-Act/702455>

'Was Akshay's unzipping act the legal advisor's idea?'

Hindustan Times

Justice VK Tahilramani on Monday wanted to know whether actor Akshay
Kumar's unzipping act during the Lakme Fashion Week 2009 was the legal
advisor's idea. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Was-Akshay-s-unzipping-act-the-legal-advisor-s-idea/Article1-617912.aspx>

HC notice to civil surgeon as undertrial delivers stillborn

Indian Express

... the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, on a public
interest litigation (PIL) filed by Women Justice and Equality, a
Ludhiana-based NGO. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-notice-to-civil-surgeon-as-undertrial-delivers-stillborn/702483/>


PIL challenges appointment of politicians in cooperative bodies

Law et al. News

A PIL challenging the government decision was filed today in the Orissa
high court. Basant Kumar Baral, a social activist and a lawyer today filed
the PIL ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2593>


JDS to move court for CBI probe into defection of MLAs

Hindustan Times

PTI The JD(S) on Monday said it will file a PIL in the Karnataka High Court
seeking a CBI probe into the resignation of opposition MLAs allegedly
engineered ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/JDS-to-move-court-for-CBI-probe-into-defection-of-MLAs/Article1-617733.aspx>


Marine Drive gyms face legal battle with locals

Times of India

The Marine Drive (GHEF) Residents' Welfare Association (MDRWA) is filing a
public interest litigation (PIL) against Parsi Gymkhana, Hindu Gymkhana ,
Islam ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Marine-Drive-gyms-face-legal-battle-with-locals/articleshow/6812618.cms>

Illegal mining: Petitioner told to implead Reddy

Express Buzz

While hearing the PIL filed by HS Doreswamy, freedom fighter and others,
the court asked the petitioner to amend the petition by impleading the
minister. ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/illegal-mining-petitioner-told-to-implead-reddy/218047.html>


Now, Lok Adalats for public utility services

Times of India

The authority can file a PIL or finance one on behalf of the poor or
illiterate. The state issued a notification for setting up Lok Adalats as
envisaged ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Now-Lok-Adalats-for-public-utility-services/articleshow/6812009.cms>


Juhu cops in dock for improper reply to RTI query

Daily News & Analysis

A PIL regarding this has been filed in the Bombay high court,” said
Anandji. When contacted, senior inspector Deepak Katkade said, “There is
no question of ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_juhu-cops-in-dock-for-improper-reply-to-rti-query_1457941>


'Killerline' victims still await justice

Hindustan Times

Mohan Singh Saini, Tarun's uncle said, “We will file a PIL in the court
soon. We don't need any more false assurances from anyone. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Killerline-victims-still-await-justice/Article1-617913.aspx>


Cigarettes, Tobacco Banned in Govt Offices

Kashmir Observer

Voluntary Health Association of India has filed a PIL in the High Court of
J&K to ensure implementation of Section 4 and 6 of COTPA, which prohibits
smoking ...

<http://www.kashmirobserver.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6076:cigarettes-tobacco-banned-in-govt-offices-&catid=2:local-news&Itemid=3>

SPICY IP: Praveen Raj files rectification petition with GI ...

By Prashant Reddy

Our readers may remember that Praveen Raj had filed a PIL in the SC on the
same point a year ago and subsequently withdrew it since a similar PIL has
been filed before the Madras High Court by another person. However as
reported by us ...

<http://spicyipindia.blogspot.com/2010/10/praveen-raj-files-rectification.html>

Cash-for-query: SC dismisses PIL on fast trial of tainted MPs

A Bench headed by Mr Justice RV Raveendran dismissed the PIL seeking
“fast tracking” of criminal cases against the accused. Petitioner Mr
Alok Kumar, ...

<http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=346171&catid=36>


HC directs to name respondents in PIL

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the petitioners in a mining
case to specify the respondents within four weeks' time.

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/107520/hc-directs-name-respondents-pil.html>

PIL Writ Petition Against Indian Rupee Symbol Design Selection ...

Lucknow : One of the Indian rupee symbol design competition participant Mr.
Rakesh Kumar Singh had submitted a public interest litigation (PIL ) writ
...

<http://www.saveindianrupeesymbol.org/2010/10/pil-writ-petition-against-indian-rupee.html>

Every PIL will now be scrutinised by CJI - India - DNA

Chief Justice of India (CJI) SH Kapadia introduced fresh guidelines on
Monday to do away with the menace of frivolous public interest litigations
(PILs).

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_every-pil-will-now-be-scrutinised-by-cji_1457989>

Armed Forces: CJI's Demand Rejected By Finance Ministry!!!!

With the 'grapevine' stating that Rs 15000/ crores from CWG have been
stashed away by the Congress for the next general elections, the demand by
CJI is ...

<http://thegreatindianarmedforces.blogspot.com/2010/10/cjis-demand-rejected-by-finance.html>

SC defers Vodafone hearing to Nov 15

Economic Times

The Supreme Court had given its order while hearing Vodafone's appeal
against the Bombay High Court ruling that upheld the IT department's
position that it ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/SC-defers-Vodafone-hearing-to-Nov-15/articleshow/6812393.cms>

Man accuses in-laws of torture, High Court quashes plea

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court on Monday quashed an FIR filed by a businessman
against his parents-in-law under the IPC 498, otherwise mostly used by
women who ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Man-accuses-in-laws-of-torture--High-Court-quashes-plea/702589/>

Why don't you give probe report to West Bengal govt: Supreme Court to CBI

Daily News & Analysis

"Neither we nor the high court had said that the report should be in a
sealed cover. Then, why are you not disclosing it to the state government?
...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_why-don-t-you-give-probe-report-to-west-bengal-govt-supreme-court-to-cbi_1457890>

The Royals move court

Calcutta Telegraph

... the Rajasthan Royals filed a petition in the Bombay High Court,
challenging the Board's decision of terminating its franchise agreement, on
Monday. ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101026/jsp/sports/story_13101337.jsp>

More evidence needed to prove Pak's role in 26/11, says high court

Daily News & Analysis

... Mumbai | Agency: DNA The prosecution will have to give more detailed
evidence to show Pakistan's involvement, said the Bombay high court on
Tuesday. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_more-evidence-needed-to-prove-pak-s-role-in-26-11-says-high-court_1457956>

High court interim order permits MFIs resume business in AP ...

High court interim order permits MFIs resume business in AP, The court will
hear the matter after two weeks, the time given to the state government to
file ...

<http://www.livemint.com/2010/10/22193213/High-court-interim-order-permi.html>

HC for status quo, allows DDA to encash Rs 90 cr

Indian Express

Real estate firm Emaar-MGF moved the Delhi High Court on Monday seeking an
injunction order against the Central government's nod to the Delhi
Development ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-for-status-quo-allows-dda-to-encash-rs-90-cr/702535/>

T distorting HC order: Vodafone

Financial Express

New Delhi: Vodafone International Holdings BV on Monday challenged the
income tax department's new demand notice asking the British telecom giant
to pay ...

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/I-T-distorting-HC-order--Vodafone/702329/>

HC dismisses plea of BEd aspirants

Times of India

LUCKNOW: In a setback to the candidates who appeared in BEd entrance and
later participated in the counselling on the basis an interim order, the
high court ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-dismisses-plea-of-BEd-aspirants/articleshow/6811858.cms>

HC summons officials over viral deaths

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday issued
notices directing senior health and administrative officers of UP to appear
in ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-summons-officials-over-viral-deaths/articleshow/6812491.cms>

HC asks STF to assist CBI in probe against rowdy lawyers

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The high court has asked the STF to assist CBI in the probe
against rowdy lawyers of district court here on Monday. A bench of Justice
UN Singh and ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-asks-STF-to-assist-CBI-in-probe-against-rowdy-lawyers/articleshow/6811857.cms>

Lawyers stage dharna demanding HC Bench

Times of India

"The government would examine the demand for a HC bench between Vijayawada
and Guntur as it is a genuine demand," the minister said. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Lawyers-stage-dharna-demanding-HC-Bench/articleshow/6811801.cms>

HC rejects Subhiksha's merger plan with Blue Green

Economic Times

CHENNAI: Troubled retail chain Subhiksha's last-ditch attempt to survive
has failed, with the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court rejecting its
merger ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/retailing/Madras-HC-rejects-Subhikshas-merger-plan-with-Blue-Green/articleshow/6812434.cms>


Suction pump dredging of sand needed to meet city demand: HC

Indian Express

The High Court recently imposed the stay after the state government had
failed to frame a policy for sand mining as per the earlier HC order.

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Suction-pump--dredging-of-sand-needed-to-meet-city-demand--HC/702585/>


HC: Take the bull by the horns

Times of India

BANGALORE: A division bench of the Karnataka High Court has adjourned the
hearing of the PIL filed by veteran freedom fighter HS Doreswamy and others
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-Take-the-bull-by-the-horns/articleshow/6811656.cms>


Father of Class 8 student killed on picnic moves HC

Hindustan Times

The police's failure to probe the death of his minor daughter under
mysterious circumstances has forced a father to knock on the doors of the
Bombay High ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Father-of-Class-8-student-killed-on-picnic-moves-HC/Article1-617885.aspx>

HC wants BMTC to look at route optimisation

Bangalore Mirror

But the retired HAL accounts manager is hoping that Monday's HC order will
change all that. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Jagadish Singh
Khehar ...

<http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/2010102620101026070313647fb054e0c/HC-wants-BMTC-to-look-at-route-optimisation.html>

Plug loopholes in admission to pvt medical colleged: HC

Hindustan Times

The state government has one month to plug the loopholes in the admission
procedure of private medical colleges, which are transferring several seats
meant ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Plug-loopholes-in-admission-to-pvt-medical-colleged-HC/Article1-617888.aspx>


Delhi HC dismisses Rich Graviss's appeal over trademark "Whip Topping"

fnbnews.com

In what could be called a landmark judgement, a suit filed by the Rich
Graviss Products Pvt. Ltd, Pune, against the use of its registered
trademark "Whip ...

<http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=28559&sectionid=1>


Cop's monkey, caste discrimination excuse finds no favour with HC

Financial Express

New Delhi: Delhi Police head constable Jai Bhagwan Sharma will not have to
worry about monkeys anymore, at least while on duty. ...

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Cop-s-monkey--caste-discrimination-excuse-finds-no-favour-with-HC/701993/>

SC dismisses Mahesh Bhupathi plea for tax relief

Times of India

Not only that, the Bench refused to remove the stinging observation made by
the HC that the agreement for payment by the son to the father was a sham
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-dismisses-Mahesh-Bhupathi-plea-for-tax-relief/articleshow/6810557.cms>

Delhi HC stays DDA from seizing Emaar's full payment | Financal ...

By Finance Phd

Delhi High Court has stayed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) from seizing
Emaar?s Rs183 crore bank guarantee, reports CNBCTV18. View full post on
Moneycontrol Top Headlines.

<http://finance.alargespace.com/delhi-hc-stays-dda-from-seizing-emaars-full-payment/>

Court Verdict Published in Dailies: HC imposes cost of Rs.25000 on ...

By Selvam

HC imposes cost of Rs.25000 on Madras University. High Court imposes cost
of Rs.25000 on Madras University. Special Correspondent. CHENNAI: Coming
down heavily on the University of Madras for getting an M.L. answer sheet
revalued by an ...

<http://courtverdict.blogspot.com/2010/10/hc-imposes-cost-of-rs25000-on-madras.html>

HC raps UP govt over poor sewage management - Yahoo! India News

Allahabad, Oct 25 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court today rapped Uttar Pradesh
government for poor sewage management which was causing hurdles in
controlling ...

<http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20101025/1416/tnl-hc-raps-up-govt-over-poor-sewage-man.html>

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