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Monday, November 29, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 29.11.2010

Tata's petition to bring 'unlawful' leakage of tapes into sharp focus

Indian Express

Whoever has stolen the government's property (tapes) has committed criminal
breach of trust under Indian Penal Code. The government should register a
case ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tatas-petition-to-bring-unlawful-leakage-of-tapes-into-sharp-focus/717420/>

Key papers in Adarsh case go missing

The Hindu

A case of theft has been registered at the Marine Drive police station on
Friday night under Sections 204 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code. ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article918000.ece>

Court clerk held for sexually abusing boy

Hindustan Times

“The Bhandup police referred the case to us and we then registered a case
of unnatural sex under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code against
Jhagade. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Court-clerk-held-for-sexually-abusing-boy/Article1-632139.aspx>

Ratan Tata Must Challenge Aadhar Project And UIDAI Also

Techno Legal News And Views Journalists

He is going to file a writ petition under article 32 of Constitution of
India at the Supreme Court of India for violation of his right to privacy.
...

<http://cjnews.noads.biz/?p=812>

Bombay high court releases convict on parole to look after ailing wife

Daily News & Analysis

“After his application was rejected, Shaikh sent a letter to the court
through jail, which was converted in a criminal writ petition. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-releases-convict-on-parole-to-look-after-ailing-wife_1473645>

Managing committee hasn't responded to several complaints

Mid-Day

The Bombay High Court in Writ Petition No 7231 of 2002 in the case of
Humble Home CHS Ltd vs Shri Sham Balani & Mrs SN Shetty have held that
terrace repairs ...

<http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/nov/281110-house-grouse-housing-society-issues-society-decisions.htm>

Mumbai may face more housing scams like Adarsh

IBNLive.com

Local authorities are yet to take action on a Public Interest Litigation
(PIL) filed by Colaba Cuffe Parade residents in 2000. Incidentally, the PIL
...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mumbai-may-face-more-housing-scams-like-adarsh/136044-3.html?from=tn>

Environment ministry writes to civic body about night sweeping

Hindustan Times

It affects people who commute in the morning," said Ravinder Raj who had
filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court asking the civic agency to start night
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Environment-ministry-writes-to-civic-body-about-night-sweeping/Article1-632113.aspx>

Police detain cab driver for violating SC norms

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: In flagrant violation of Supreme Court guidelines, the Chennai
police allegedly kept a 45-year-old car driver in illegal custody for five
days ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/police-detain-cab-driver-for-violating-sc-norms/226822.html>

ED scores over CBI in interrogating Raja

India Infoline.com

Despite being indicted by the Supreme Court for not interrogating Raja, CBI
is still mulling over the matter BY Iftikhar Gilani Delhi Former Telecom
...

<http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/ED-scores-over-CBI-in-interrogating-Raja/5004585047>

Kith & Kin controversy – Names already forwarded by P&H HC

Law et al. News

... High Court has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice
even before the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Allahabad High Court
on ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2899>

Keep' review in apex court

Calcutta Telegraph

28: The Supreme Court has glorified a “detestable” practice of
“patriarchal society” by using the term “keep” in a recent
judgment, a review petition filed ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101129/jsp/nation/story_13234376.jsp>

MPP demands High Court in Manipur

Assam Tribune

The missive signed by MPP president Dr Nimai Chand Luwang said that despite
the provision under the Constitution for the institution of High Court for
each ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov2910/oth05>

Wary of court order, Uttarakhand CM junks shady land deal

India Today

Afraid of the Uttarakhand High Court coming down heavily on him, chief
minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank moved in swiftly to scrap the deal. ...

<http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/121516/India/wary-of-court-order-uttarakhand-cm-junks-shady-land-deal.html>



High Court reprieve for junior golfers

Hindustan Times

Frustrated by the dithering, Albatross filed a writ petition in the Delhi
High Court on Wednesday. After hearing the counsel of both sides on Friday,
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/High-Court-reprieve-for-junior-golfers/Article1-632060.aspx>

Punjab HC dismisses plea to know Sonia's religion

Indian Express

A division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the
petition filed by former director general of police of Haryana, PC Wadhwa,
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/punjab-hc-dismisses-plea-to-know-sonias-religion/717598/>


Hsg soc goes to HC over redevpt row

Times of India

MUMBAI: A co-operative housing society in the posh Juhu-Vile Parle area has
moved the Bombay high court, challenging permission granted for
redevelopment to ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Hsg-soc-goes-to-HC-over-redevpt-row/articleshow/7006786.cms>

HC again tells Suleiman Mithaiwala owners to settle dispute amicably

Indian Express

The HC had time and again asked them to settle the dispute amicably and on
Friday, gave them a final chance to settle the dispute or else face police
action ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-again-tells-Suleiman-Mithaiwala-owners-to-settle-dispute-amicably/717536>

HC grants bail to man in wife's suicide case

Indian Express

Dr Deepak Kaura, who was awarded four years of imprisonment by a local
court for creating circumstances that led his wife Dr Babita Kaura, aka
Dolly, ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-grants-bail-to-man-in-wife-s-suicide-case/717462>


HC gets tough on those caught with party drug

Hindustan Times

Those caught in possession of the party drug methamphetamine, popularly
known as Ice, may find it difficult to get bail. The Bombay High Court has
reversed ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-gets-tough-on-those-caught-with-party-drug/Article1-632136.aspx>

Charge for delay

Business Standard

The court allowed the appeals of DLF Universal Ltd and Ansal Properties &
Industries which had challenged the rule in the Punjab and Haryana HC. ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/charge-for-delay/416409/>

Man with upper limb disability to become doctor

Times of India

The HC has also held that the MCI's decision to change the criteria of
disability for admission on reserved seats doesn't adhere to the provisions
of the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Man-with-upper-limb-disability-to-become-doctor/articleshow/7007413.cms>

Can CJI cleanse system of corruption?

Times of India

And this was reflected in then CJI Sam Piroj Bharucha's speech at Kollam,
Kerala, on December 22, 2002: "More than 80% of judges in this country, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Can-CJI-cleanse-system-of-corruption/articleshow/7005889.cms>

Hon'ble Sunil Ambwani,J. Hon'ble Dr. Satish Chandra,J. ARTICULATE ...

By yogeshsaxena

Was it a case in which by any stretch of imagination the Supreme Court
could issue notice and that too by the Bench presided over by the C.J.I.
(who headed the collegiums which recommended the name of Dr. Satish
Chandra). ...

<http://cplash.com/post/Honble-Sunil-Ambwani,J-Honble-Dr-Satish-Chandra,J-ARTICULATE-THE-APPEASEMENT-BY-INTERIM-ORDERS-TRAPPING-THE-JUDGEMENT-FOR-FUTURE-ELEVATION208.html>

Sunday, November 28, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 28.11.2010

Spy Madhuri chargsheeted for passing secret to ISI :

ekmulakatnews

... Kaveri Baweja sought the prosecution of the IFS Group B officer under
various provisions of the Official Secrets Act and the Indian Penal Code.
...

<http://www.ekmulakatnews.com/news.php?newsid=1850>

NIT challenge to interim orders by Arbitrator successful

Law et al. News

Allowing the Nagpur Improvement Trust's (NIT) writ petition against city
builder, N. Kumar's Indo Pacific Software & Entertainment Ltd. and
dismissing his ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2893>

NC Hills Council scam and ex-Governor Singh's role

Assam Tribune

... rejection of the “Muli” species of bamboo by the HPC without any
recorded reasons and the Council filed a writ petition to the Gauhati High
Court. ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov2810/at05>

Karnataka CM gets notice from Lokayukta

Times of India

BANGALORE: Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde issued Karnataka chief minister
BS Yeddyurappa a notice relating to land denotification around Bangalore
city. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Karnataka-CM-gets-notice-from-Lokayukta-/articleshow/7002813.cms>

Moily assures of steps to make judges more accountable

Sify

Moily was reacting to the order of the apex court bench of Justice
Markandey Katju and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra wherein it questioned the
integrity of some ...

<http://sify.com/news/moily-assures-of-steps-to-make-judges-more-accountable-news-national-kl1uunjcgjj.html>

Centre says no to apex court bench in Chennai

Deccan Chronicle

27: Union law minister M. Veerappa Moily has rejected Tamil Nadu's
long-pending demand that a Supreme Court bench be set up in Chennai for the
benefit of ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/centre-says-no-apex-court-bench-chennai-215>

Medical seats go waste at AIIMS

Hindustan Times

Aspirants to those seats have challenged the AIIMS decision in the Supreme
Court, where the institute, in its affidavit, has accepted that "some
students ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Medical-seats-go-waste-at-AIIMS/Article1-631829.aspx>

RIL files caveat in Supreme Court | answers hiwav

By admin

Reliance Industries Limited filed a caveat in the Supreme Court on Tuesday,
seeking to be heard before it considers any petition by the National
Thermal Power.

<http://answers.hiwav.com/ril-files-caveat-in-supreme-court/>

Soon, speedy trials for dud cheque cases

Hindustan Times

The committee recommended that while taking cognisance of the complaint
itself, the trial court should decide the jurisdiction of the drawee —
the person ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Soon-speedy-trials-for-dud-cheque-cases/Article1-631857.aspx>

Five-year jail term for former VC

The Hindu

A file photo:M. Moorthy A fast track court here has upheld a trial court
order sentencing former Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University here
Sethupathy ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article917354.ece>

RTI should be used responsibly: CIC chief

Times of India

Information commissioner, CIC, Annapurna Dixit said RTI was an important
tool to contain corruption and it should be used in the public interest.
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/RTI-should-be-used-responsibly-CIC-chief/articleshow/7002232.cms>



Terms of reference of interlocutors under consideration: MHA

The Hindu

A copy of application is being forwarded to CPIO, CIC,” the reply said.
The decision to appoint a set of interlocutors was taken at the Cabinet
Committee on ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article919608.ece>

Stung by tape, Tata may move SC

Times of India

He, however, wants to make it clear to the SC that he does not want to
stand in the way of an investigation into the 2G scam in any manner. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Stung-by-tape-Tata-may-move-SC/articleshow/7002146.cms>

Judges are also human: SC judge

Times of India

VARANASI: Everything should not be left on judges as judges are also human
beings and they have to depend on various articles written as chapters of
law ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Judges-are-also-human-SC-judge/articleshow/7002231.cms>

Special test for SC/OBC aspirants for UP Judicial Services

Hindustan Times

PTI A special written test will be held next year for more than 200 SC/OBC
candidates, who had appeared in the prelims of the Uttar Pradesh Higher
Judicial ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Special-test-for-SC-OBC-aspirants-for-UP-Judicial-Services/Article1-631727.aspx>

Clear litigations pending for more than 3 yrs: Moily to judiciary

Times of India

JAIPUR: Union minister of law and justice M Veerappa Moily has asked the
judiciary to strive for clearing all litigations pending in courts for more
than ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Clear-litigations-pending-for-more-than-3-yrs-Moily-to-judiciary/articleshow/7002529.cms>

Prosecution to file appeal in TISS gangrape case

Daily News & Analysis

"We have sent the appeal to the law and judiciary department last week, who
will then forward it to the high court after verification," a police
official ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_prosecution-to-file-appeal-in-tiss-gangrape-case_1473045>

SC on illegal voters

Sify

On Monday, the Supreme Court was pleased to admit the public interest
litigation (PIL) filed by the Assam Public Works (APW) alleging that the
electoral ...

<http://sify.com/finance/sc-on-illegal-voters-news-analysis-kl2a44eecja.html>

B>Jay Bhattacharjee: Judicial corruption: Pulling punches

Business Standard

If the CJI is of opinion (sic) that it is not a fit case for proceeding
under the Act, the case shall not be registered...It is necessary that the
CJI is ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/jay-bhattacharjee-judicial-corruption-pulling-punches/416332/>



Judges want terms “illegal” and “indecency” clarified

Asian Tribune

Chief Justice of India (CJI) SH Kapadia will soon take a call on setting up
such a bench to put at rest the controversy over an 'illegal' act and
'indecent' ...

<http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/11/28/judges-want-terms-%E2%80%9Cillegal%E2%80%9D-and-%E2%80%9Cindecency%E2%80%9D-clarified>

How India missed getting its first woman Chief Justice India ...

Justice AN Ray was appointed CJI by the then Government overlooking the
three seniormost judges of the Supreme Court, including Justice Sikri's ...

<http://www.criticaltwenties.in/lawthejudiciary/how-india-missed-getting-its-first-woman-chief-justice-india>

Ex-VC gets 3-yr for cruelty to daughter-in-law

Times of India

The former academician's daughter-in-law Sangeetha had accused him of
sexual harassment, dowry harassment and physical cruelty. In August this
year, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Ex-VC-gets-3-yr-for-cruelty-to-daughter-in-law/articleshow/7002495.cms>

New law against 'uncle judges' coming soon

Hindustan Times

The issue of 'uncle judges' was first raised by the Law Commission of
India, which advises the law ministry on complex legal issues, in its
report submitted ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/New-law-against-uncle-judges-coming-soon/H1-Article1-631830.aspx>

Himachal High Court questions governments resolve about zero toleration to ...

myHimachal

Shimla: Questioning the government's resolve about zero toleration to
corruption, the Himachal High Court has asked the chief secretary to under
oath file ...

<http://himachal.us/2010/11/26/himachal-high-court-talks-tough-on-corrupt-officers-postings/23143/news/ravinder>

Get charged to see your own news coverage? Yes you can

New Statesman (blog)

The High Court has ruled that anyone getting clippings of online newspaper
articles should pay a licence fee to the Newspaper Licensing Agency - which
is ...

<http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/the-staggers/2010/11/news-licensing-nla-online>



Despite conviction, man yet to be arrested in cheque bounce case

Times of India

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the Pudukottai district
superintendent of police to arrest a man found guilty and sentenced to
undergo ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Despite-conviction-man-yet-to-be-arrested-in-cheque-bounce-case/articleshow/7002499.cms>



Justice Kurian stresses on timely disposal of cases

myHimachal

Justice Joseph, Chief Justice HP High Court inaugurated two days workshop
on the NDPS Act and other Act, by lightening a lamp at Palampur, This
workshop is ...

<http://himachal.us/2010/11/28/23178/23178/news/rsood>



Trai seeks SC directive on TDSAT power

Times of India

In a petition seeking the transfer of a case from the Delhi High Court to
the apex court, the Trai said that the TDSAT is not authorised to hear
appeal ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/telecom/Trai-seeks-SC-directive-on-TDSAT-power/articleshow/7000397.cms>



Letika Saran reappointed Director-General of Police

The Hindu

Her reappointment comes in the wake of the Madras High Court judgment on
October 8, setting aside Ms. Saran's earlier appointment as DGP. The court
had held ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/28/stories/2010112857770100.htm>



AMU enjoys 'innate' minority character, says Khurshid

Hindustan Times

While Allahabad High Court had earlier scrapped its minority status and
cancelled 50 per cent reservation for Muslims, the Supreme Court had
restored status ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/AMU-enjoys-innate-minority-character-says-Khurshid/Article1-631753.aspx>

India News :: J&K High Court quashes detention of Bar Association ...

By Bhavesh

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir High Court today quashed the detention of Bar
Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom, who was arrested in June on
charges of fuelling unrest and anti-state sentiments in the Valley. ...

<http://news.indiaid.com/blog/_archives/2010/11/27/4689792.html>

HC notice to top cop & chiefs of civic bodies

Times of India

HC was hearing a plea of `Flyover Complex Welfare Association' through
advocate RK Saini. The petitioners pointed out that in 2002 a PIL was filed
over ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-notice-to-top-cop-chiefs-of-civic-bodies/articleshow/7002425.cms>



HC launches legal aid for domestic violence victims

Times of India

CHENNAI: Justice Altamas Kabir, Supreme Court judge and chairman of the
National Legal Services Authority, on Saturday said judges and presiding
officers ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-launches-legal-aid-for-domestic-violence-victims/articleshow/7002559.cms>

Venkaiah demands four HC benches in the state

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam, Nov. 27: Senior BJP leader M. Venkaiah Naidu demanded
establishment of a Supreme Court in South India and a four High Court
benches in ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/visakhapatnam/venkaiah-demands-four-hc-benches-state-335>

HC sets aside appointment special public prosecutor

Hindustan Times

An advocate, who has appeared for a complainant, cannot be appointed as
special public prosecutor to argue on behalf of the state government in the
same ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-sets-aside-appointment-special-public-prosecutor/Article1-631858.aspx>



HC lambasts bank for not paying rent of commercial premises

MSN India

New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has lambasted a nationalised
bank for "harassing" a city resident by refusing to pay for his commercial
...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4635764>

HC upholds life-term for husband for killing wife

MSN India

Mumbai, Nov 27 (PTI) The Bombay High Court, in a recent order, upheld life
sentence awarded by a lower court to a man, who killed his wife by setting
her ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4633776>

Tehelka probes Meghen's whereabouts

E-Pao.net

The Gauhati HC has issued directives to the state and Centre to explain the
current status of Meghen The civil society in Imphal is up in arms against
the ...

<http://www.e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=1&src=281110>

Rajasthan's first rural court inaugurated

Indian Express

Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily inaugurated Rajasthan's first gram
nyayalaya at a subordinate court premises in Bassi town of the district.
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Rajasthan--s-first-rural-court-inaugurated/717084>

Saturday, November 27, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 27.11.2010

Court orders registration of FIR against Geelani, Arundhati Roy

Times of India

"The Delhi police is hereby directed to lodge an FIR under relevant
provisions of the Indian Penal Code and file a report in this regard on
January 6, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Court-orders-registration-of-FIR-against-Geelani-Arundhati-Roy/articleshow/7000961.cms>

Rape: Bail for civic garden dept official

Indian Express

The Sahakarnagar police invoked the stringent section 376 (rape) of Indian
Penal Code against Ghorpade and arrested him again. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Rape--Bail-for-civic-garden-dept-official/716829/>


FIR in Cyber Squatting: Misinterpretation of IT Act

JD Supra (press release)

The FIR u/s 66/66A IT Act and Section 469 Indian Penal Code was registered
by the EOW promptly acting on the aforesaid complaint and the opinion of
the ...

<http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=05d3a1d6-0cbe-42c0-9f97-6670d51c2e50>

FIR against school in Khar for confining students over fees

Times of India

... hurt) and 342 (wrongful confinement ) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code
Act. Some students and parents were questioned by police on Thursday
evening. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/FIR-against-school-in-Khar-for-confining-students-over-fees/articleshow/6998853.cms>

'Fill vacancies for blind, disabled within 3 months'

Times of India

The order came on a writ petition filed by National Federation of the
Blind. Its lawyer, SK Rongta, argued before the court that it was mandatory
for the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Fill-vacancies-for-blind-disabled-within-3-months-/articleshow/6997908.cms>


To avoid a Lavasa, all proposals to go online

Mid-Day

Said YP Singh, who filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, against
the illegal rampant construction in Lavasa, "About 25000 acres have been
...

<http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/nov/271110-Lavasa-proposals-online-mumbai.htm>

Court doubts medical record

Deccan Chronicle

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by one Mr B. Ramaraju
challenging the police for refusing permission for mass chanting by citing
the recent ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/court-doubts-medical-record-901>


New Judicial Complex – A bone of contention in Himachal

myHimachal

When contacted, a spokesperson of the HP High Court refrained to comment
saying, “the writ petition filed by lawyers was still pending before the
High Court ...

<http://himachal.us/2010/11/26/new-judicial-complex-a-bone-of-contention-in-himachal/23133/news/ravinder>

Padmaraj probe irks Lokayukta

Deccan Herald

Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Friday blasted the State Government
over the setting up of a judicial commission to probe land scams he was
looking ...

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/116065/padmaraj-probe-irks-lokayukta.html>

Take action against incorrigibles in Allahabad High Court: Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High
Court to act against a judge who had passed orders on extraneous
considerations, ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article915811.ece>

'Good judges can be appointed through collegium system'

Indian Express

In a virtual endorsement of the collegium system, Chief Justice of India SH
Kapadia on Friday said he will prove in his two-year tenure that “good”
judges ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-Good-judges-can-be-appointed-through-collegium-system-/716872>

After Supreme Court rap, CBI starts building case against Raja

Daily News & Analysis

By Aditya Kaul | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA A day after the Supreme
Court questioned the CBI on why it had not questioned former telecom
minister A Raja ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_after-supreme-court-rap-cbi-starts-building-case-against-raja_1472749>

Judiciary''s image "tarnished" by some graft cases: Vahanvati

MSN India

New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Attorney General of India GE Vahanvati today said
the image of judiciary has been "tarnished" due to some recent corruption
cases ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4631723>

SC bench to decide if judges' appointment should be public

Times of India

NEW DELHI: On a day the Supreme Court brought back the focus on corruption
in judiciary, a two-judge Bench wondered whether the time had come to make
public ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-bench-to-decide-if-judges-appointment-should-be-public/articleshow/6997067.cms>

With no one in sight Evening Court turns to be a flop show

Law et al. News

With no solution in sight to contain increase in number of pending cases
the government and judiciary have taken a number of steps which can in the
long run ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2884>

SC seeks Karnataka's view on plea against iron ore export ban

Hindustan Times

PTI The Supreme Court on Friday sought to ascertain the Karnataka
government's stance on a petition challenging a July, 2010, order banning
the ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/SC-seeks-Karnataka-s-view-on-plea-against-iron-ore-export-ban/Article1-631320.aspx>


SC urged to push govt for setting up a green authority

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Minister Jairam Ramesh's plans to strengthen environmental
governance could well receive a judicial boost. On Friday, amicus curiae
Harish Salve ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/SC-urged-to-push-govt-for-setting-up-a-green-authority/articleshow/6998738.cms>

Only Sebi can exempt cos from disclosure norms: SC

NDTV.com

PTI, November 26, 2010 (New Delhi) In a landmark order, the Supreme Court
on Friday held that the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) cannot give
exemption ...

<http://profit.ndtv.com/news/show/only-sebi-can-exempt-cos-from-disclosure-norms-sc-124935>

Train driver gets jail for killing jumbos

Daily Pioneer

In the first judgement of its kind, a local court here has awarded three
years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) to a train driver for running over three
...

<http://www.dailypioneer.com/299498/Train-driver-gets-jail-for-killing-jumbos.html>

Law firm's vow to aid 'property scam' victims

ChronicleLive

Last week, we reported how the victims of the alleged North East Property
Buyers scam faced homelessness after a High Court judgement went against
them. ...

<http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/11/26/law-firm-s-vow-to-aid-property-scam-victims-72703-27721990/>

First judgement in blood diamond case

NDTV.com

Ahmedabad: In the first conviction of its kind, the Chief Court in Surat on
Thursday sentenced two foreign nationals to four years imprisonment and
ordered ...

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/first-judgement-in-blood-diamond-case-68807>

Fast Track court confirms 5-year jail to former VC

MSN India

The fourth Judicial Magistrate court here in June last had pronounced the
judgement holding Ramalingam guilty of charges of harassment of his ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4633362>


Muslim women rise up against false talaqs

Times of India

In one such case, the Secunderabad family court in a recent judgement has
upheld the clause cited by the woman and quashed the qazi's divorce deed as
null ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Muslim-women-rise-up-against-false-talaqs/articleshow/6997694.cms>

Act or we could become banana republic: Tata strikes back

Indian Express

Cautioning that the environment of scandals was damaging the country's
image, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata said here today that if the
government did not ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Act-or-we-could-become-banana-republic--Tata-strikes-back/716800>

City police booked 625 persons under Goondas Act this year

Times of India

CHENNAI: The city police have booked 625 people under the Goondas Act in
the last 11 months, commissioner of police T Rajendran said on Friday, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/City-police-booked-625-persons-under-Goondas-Act-this-year/articleshow/6997872.cms>

Cops won't give up Phillaur Fort without a legal fight

Indian Express

The state police may move Punjab and Haryana High Court against any order
to shift the 120-year-old Punjab Police Academy out of Maharaja Ranjit
Singh Fort ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Cops-won-t-give-up-Phillaur-Fort-without-a-legal-fight/716805/>

Kaun Banega Crorepati promos insult Subhash Chandra Bose, says PIL

Daily News & Analysis

A public interest litigation (PIL), likely to be heard by a division bench
of the Bombay high court next week, alleges that its promotional clips are
...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_kaun-banega-crorepati-promos-insult-subhash-chandra-bose-says-pil_1472767>


PIL against govt's quota for Muslims

Indian Express

Nilmadhab Karmakar, president of the Confederation of Other Backward
Classes, a social organisation, filed a PIL last month seeking an order to
strike down ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pil-against-govts-quota-for-muslims/716969/>



Married women take over plot for widows in Mumbai

Daily News & Analysis

By Rosy Sequeira | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA A PIL on Thursday alleged
that a plot in Chembur, originally meant for poor and needy widows, has
been taken ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_married-women-take-over-plot-for-widows-in-mumbai_1472765>


Crackdown on illegal liquor sale

Times of India

The court disposed of a PIL filed by Bhavani Ram Prasad and his wife
Manjula Bhavani who claimed that liquor is illegally supplied in dhabas and
police are ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Crackdown-on-illegal-liquor-sale/articleshow/6997640.cms>


JK admits PIL against SKIMS

MSN India

Srinagar, Nov 26 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has admitted a PIL
challenging the procedure adopted by Sher- e-Kashmir Institute of Medical
...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4631077>


Use of motor boats is sudjudice: Officials

Times of India

Since it is PIL, the directive applies to all directly or indirectly, he
stated adding that the district administration will be able to make the
next move ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Use-of-motor-boats-is-sudjudice-Officials/articleshow/6997244.cms>


Lawsuit challenges SBI's life insurance scheme

Sify

... on a public interest litigation (PIL), challenging the firm's scheme of
deducting a hefty premium against any housing loan taken from the bank. ...

<http://sify.com/finance/lawsuit-challenges-sbi-s-life-insurance-scheme-news-default-kl0taxdjcgc.html>


HC asks NMC to level parking areas

Times of India

A division bench of justices Vijay Daga and Arun Chaudhari gave these
directions while hearing a PIL filed by Madan Thool who opposed parking
underneath ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/HC-asks-NMC-to-level-parking-areas/articleshow/6984123.cms>


Don't discriminate against 'private' HIV+ on treatment, SC tells govt

Times of India

With the PIL claiming that over 15000 patients were currently receiving
second line treatment from private clinics/practitioners, the Bench said,
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Dont-discriminate-against-private-HIV-on-treatment-SC-tells-govt/articleshow/6996453.cms>


Panchkula MC: Haryana to move SC

Indian Express

Since a public interest litigation (PIL) had been filed only in case of
Panchkula, the other proposed mnicipal corporations remained largely
unaffected.

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Panchkula-MC--Haryana-to-move-SC/716888/>


CPM leader Anup Roy

Times of India

The high court order came in response to a PIL filed against corporal
punishment. The petitioners allege that there is no report on the kind of
penalty ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/CPM-leader-Anup-Roy/articleshow/6997956.cms>

Orissa High Court directs Jagatsinghpur collector to take possession of Black ...

Orissadiary.com

The order was issued on a fresh PIL filed by secretary of Peoples Union of
Civil Liberties (Odisha) Guru Prasad Mohanty seeking judicial intervention
so ...

<http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=22639>


'Keep private developers at least 1km from lakes'

Times of India

Environmental Support Group filed a PIL challenging commercialization of
Hebbal, Nagawara and other lakes. The next hearing is slated for February
4, 2011.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Keep-private-developers-at-least-1km-from-lakes/articleshow/6997611.cms>


The Many Doubts That Thomas Has To Clear

Tehelka

Perhaps that is why while hearing a PIL on 23 November, the Chief Justice
of India exclaimed, “How can this man be CVC?” For instance, on 12
August this ...

<http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ne041210The_Many.asp>


Seeking ban on atrocities by wives, NGO fined Rs 1 lakh

Expressindia.com

Ahmedabad The Gujarat High Court imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on an NGO
while dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) by the organisation
seeking law ...

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Seeking-ban-on-atrocities-by-wives-NGO-fined-Rs-1-lakh/716471/>

PMO panel to take fresh look at NAC's food bill draft

Times of India

For months, NAC members have been pushing for a more expansive bill that
would covers as large a population as better foodgrain supply and
procurement can ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PMO-panel-to-take-fresh-look-at-NACs-food-bill-draft/articleshow/6997377.cms>

What steps have been taken against corporal punishment? HC asks govt

Indian Express

The Calcutta High on Friday sought to know what kind of the steps were
taken against those teachers who were accused of corporal punishment
recently. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/In-The-Courts/716965/>


Tulsi encounter: Accused cop denied bail by HC

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court on Friday refused to grant bail to
suspended IPS officer Vipul Agarwal, who is in jail since May this year in
connection ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Tulsi-encounter-Accused-cop-denied-bail-by-HC/articleshow/6997581.cms>


Kasab given sufficient time to give confessional statement: HC

Hindustan Times

PTI The Bombay High Court on Friday observed that sufficient time was given
to 26/11 attack convict Ajmal Kasab by a magistrate and all precautions and
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Kasab-given-sufficient-time-to-give-confessional-statement-HC/Article1-631411.aspx>


HC sets aside land allotment for SEZs

Times of India

PANAJI: In a major blow to special economic zone (SEZ) developers, the high
court of Bombay at Goa on Friday held that Goa Industrial Development ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-sets-aside-land-allotment-for-SEZs/articleshow/6998784.cms>


Open space can't put to use for any other purpose: HC

Times of India

CHENNAI: Underlining the importance of open spaces in cities, the Madras
high court on Friday ruled that the character of an open space reservation
(OSR) ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Open-space-cant-put-to-use-for-any-other-purpose-HC/articleshow/6997875.cms>


HC seeks reply on illegal slaughter house

Times of India

PATNA: The Patna High Court (HC) on Friday directed the state government,
Bihar State Pollution Control Board and Patna Municipal Corporation to
state on ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-seeks-reply-on-illegal-slaughter-house/articleshow/6997841.cms>



HC pulls up govt for interfering in judiciary's functioning

Times of India

However, all their complaints fell on deaf ears after which Motwani moved
the HC. On July 27, the court asked the government to take a decision on
the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/HC-pulls-up-govt-for-interfering-in-judiciarys-functioning/articleshow/6997293.cms>

DGP gives list of officers of doubtful integrity to HC

Indian Express

In an affidavit submitted before the Himachal Pradesh High Court, the state
Director General of Police (DGP) has accepted that the delay in completing
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/DGP-gives-list-of-officers-of-doubtful-integrity-to-HC/716820/>


Issue norms for timely pension release: HC

Indian Express

Expressing concern over the “callous disregard” in releasing pension to
defence personnel and their dependents, the Delhi High Court asked the
Centre to ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/issue-norms-for-timely-pension-release-hc/716949/>


HC allows mass chanting of Hanuman Chalisa today

Times of India

The petitioner complained that the police, citing incidents of riots in
March 2010, the recent Ayodhya judgment by the Allahabad HC and anniversary
of Babri ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-allows-mass-chanting-of-Hanuman-Chalisa-today/articleshow/6997706.cms>



Probe Narela land scam: HC

Times of India

HC then sought a status report about investigation and action taken by
December 22. The Anti-Corrpution Bureau of Delhi government is probing the
alleged ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Probe-Narela-land-scam-HC/articleshow/6997727.cms>


Shia College governing body gets green signal from HC

Times of India

LUCKNOW: Dr S Akhtar Hasan Rizvi has got the green signal to remain as the
president of the governing body of Shia PG college, following dismissal of
a writ ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Shia-College-governing-body-gets-green-signal-from-HC-/articleshow/6997909.cms>


Foreigners not entitled to all fundamental rights: HC

Hindustan Times

PTI The Bombay High Court has refused relief to a foreign national, who had
challenged the denial of employment visa on the ground that it violated her
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Foreigners-not-entitled-to-all-fundamental-rights-HC/Article1-631317.aspx>

HC raps cops for unlawful involvement in family spat

Hindustan Times

Police officers from Pydhonie police station were reprimanded for allegedly
aiding one of the legal heirs of Suleiman Bakery. The Bombay High Court,
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-raps-cops-for-unlawful-involvement-in-family-spat/Article1-631515.aspx>


HC takes serious note of non-filing of counter

MSN India

Chennai, Nov 26 (PTI) The Madras High Court today took serious note of the
"casual nature" in non-filing of counter by the office of the Commissioner
of ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4632100>

HC seeks details of grant to clean Ganga

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad high court, while hearing a PIL relating to Ganga
pollution on Thursday, ordered the state government to provide details of
the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-seeks-details-of-grant-to-clean-Ganga/articleshow/6991354.cms>

Posting of tainted officers: HC tells government to clarify stand

Hindustan Times

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has asked the state government to clarify
its stand on the posting of tainted officers occupying crucial posts. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Posting-of-tainted-officers-HC-tells-government-to-clarify-stand/Article1-631335.aspx>


Himachal HC asks govt. whether setting up Vigilance Commission

Law et al. News

Corruption in the systems governing the nation seems to be getting not only
media attention but serious consideration at the doorsteps of the fountains
of ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=2882>

Appointment of HC Judges: Chief Justice at Rajasthan HC and Judges at the ...

Bar & Bench

According to a PIB release, Justice Arun Kumar Mishra has been appointed as
the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice AK Mishra previously
was ...

<http://www.barandbench.com/brief/6/1137/appointment-of-hc-judges-chief-justice-at-rajasthan-hc-and-judges-at-the-andhra-pradesh-hc>




HC quashes detention of man held for obscenity

GreaterKashmir.com (press release)

Jammu, Nov 26: The Jammu High Court has quashed the Public Safety Act
slapped against a youth from (Islamabad) Anantnag district of Valley, who
was arrested ...

<http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Nov/27/hc-quashes-detention-of-man-held-for-obscenity-33.asp>

Confusion over jobs to kin of riots victims

Times of India

On September 23, a bench in the HC noticed in its order that state
government's high-level panel, formed through a resolution, would submit
its ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Confusion-over-jobs-to-kin-of-riots-victims/articleshow/6997577.cms>


Kidnapping: FIR against 6 quashed

Times of India

District and sessions judge PL Ahuja, after checking HC orders, discharged
sector 7 resident Nitin Modi who runs a shop of private finance by the name
of ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Kidnapping-FIR-against-6-quashed/articleshow/6997822.cms>


Chavda declared absconder

Times of India

HC has sought an action taken report against Chavda by December 30. The
government submitted before HC that Chavda was missing since April 10 and
has been ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Chavda-declared-absconder/articleshow/6997560.cms>

Karnataka: BJP challenges HC order in SC « Janamejayan's Weblog

By janamejayan

Karnataka: BJP challenges HC order in SC. By janamejayan. NEW DELHI: BJP's
chief whip in the Karnataka assembly today moved the Supreme Court
challenging the High Court decision allowing impleading of Speaker K G
Bopaiah and Chief ...

<http://janamejayan.wordpress.com/2010/11/26/karnataka-bjp-challenges-hc-order-in-sc/>

Don't interfere in governance, CJI tells courts

Hindustan Times

Supreme Court Chief Justice SH Kapadia on Friday urged the courts to
refrain from interfering in the governance of the country as otherwise they
would ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Don-t-interfere-in-governance-CJI-tells-courts/Article1-631414.aspx>


Courts have to be very strict on frivolous litigation: Chief justice of India

Daily News & Analysis

Lawyers should also be very careful while representing such cases," the CJI
said addressing the Law Day function at the apex court lawn. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_courts-have-to-be-very-strict-on-frivolous-litigation-chief-justice-of-india_1472638>

Right to Information Act, 2005: Constitution Bench to decide on ...

By Selvam

"The case on hand raises important questions of constitutional importance
relating to the position of the CJI and the independence of the judiciary
on the one hand, and on the other, the fundamental right to freedom of
speech and ...

<http://newsaboutrtiact.blogspot.com/2010/11/constitution-bench-to-decide-on-rti-vs.html>

A 'minor' reason for rejecting RTI query

Times of India

The CIC's order said that since the girl is a minor, she does not come
under the definition of a major as defined under the Indian Majority Act.
The ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/A-minor-reason-for-rejecting-RTI-query-/articleshow/6997903.cms>