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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 22.12.2010

Police refused permission to conduct investigations in Pujari murder case

Times of India

... 366, 394 (2) (g), 302, 404, 201, 120 (b) read with 34 of the Indian
Penal Code. Sawant had filed a chargesheet against the suspects on January
12, 2010. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Police-refused-permission-to-conduct-investigations-in-Pujari-murder-case/articleshow/7141621.cms>

Nithari killings: Koli gets fourth death sentence

Sify

CBI special public prosecutor JP Sharma said the court had found Koli
guilty under sections 302, 364, 376 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code. ...

<http://www.sify.com/news/nithari-killings-koli-gets-fourth-death-sentence-news-national-kmwquoageeh.html>


Nehru Nagar rape: Witness who found one of the victims deposes

Hindustan Times

... or abducting in order to murder) and 376(2) (f)(commits rape on a woman
when she is under twelve years of age)of Indian Penal Code against the
accused. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Nehru-Nagar-rape-Witness-who-found-one-of-the-victims-deposes/Article1-641421.aspx>


High Court frees suspected pirates for lack of jurisdiction over high seas

International Law Office

Under Section 69(3) of the Penal Code, life imprisonment is prescribed as
the sentence for the offence of piracy. "On the third day of March 2009
upon the ...

<http://www.internationallawoffice.com/newsletters/detail.aspx?g=ba8d556e-f187-402b-a70d-f54abd170d20>


Ghaziabad court awards 10-year RI to 'terrorist'

Hindustan Times

... was awarded several sentences under under various sections of the
Indian Penal Code, Arms Act, Explosives Act and the Foreigners Act. "He was
also ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ghaziabad-court-awards-10-year-RI-to-terrorist/Article1-641267.aspx>

70% Women Ignorant Of Their Legal Rights « India Current Affairs

By India Current Affairs

Also A New Criminal Offence Of 'Dowry Death' Has Been Incorporated In The
Indian Penal Code. Mr. Rawat Said Other Acts Are Child Marriage Restraint
Act Of 1976, Medical Termination Pregnancy Act Of 1971, Indecent
Representation Of Women ...

<http://indiacurrentaffairs.org/70-women-ignorant-of-their-legal-rights/>

Coimbatore top cop faces contempt case for ignoring order

Times of India

Justice K Suguna, who initiated contempt proceedings while hearing a writ
petition filed by Shanmugam, public relations incharge of Rashtriya
Swayamsevak ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Coimbatore-top-cop-faces-contempt-case-for-ignoring-order/articleshow/7141979.cms>

Bombay high court: Action against Adarsh fine, what about officers?

Daily News & Analysis

... in Adarsh or could afford to buy flats here. ``Now as it has come to
our notice through a writ petition, we don't want to leave it,'' concluded
the judges.

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-action-against-adarsh-fine-what-about-officers_1484334>

Prasar Bharati CEO Lalli suspended

Indiantelevision.com

NEW DELHI: BS Lalli, hitherto Prasar Bharati chief executive officer, has
been suspended following a detailed inquiry by a Supreme Court judge into
...

<http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/dec/dec196.php>

CBI arrests two SC advocates on charges of bribery

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The CBI has arrested two senior advocates of the Supreme Court
for allegedly accepting bribe for granting affiliation to a Ghaziabad-based
Law ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/CBI-arrests-two-SC-advocates-on-charges-of-bribery/articleshow/7139737.cms>

Delhi high court reserves judgement on RK Sharma's appeal in Shivani Bhatnagar ...

Daily News & Analysis

A Division Bench of Justice BD Ahmed and Justice Manmohan Singh reserved
the judgement after hearing arguments from the counsel of the defence as
well as ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-high-court-reserves-judgement-on-rk-sharma-s-appeal-in-shivani-bhatnagar-murder-case_1484428>

PIL seeks more rent controllers for Madurai

The Hindu

MADURAI: A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the
Madras High Court Bench here claiming that hundreds of civil cases between
...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/22/stories/2010122266570100.htm>


To stop salary hike of Orissa MLA's lawyer files PIL

Law et al. News

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Orissa High Court
today against the proposed salary hike and other allowances of the members
of the ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=3137>

Bombay High Court stays recovery of toll tax on incomplete roads

Law et al. News

Admitting a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a city lawyer GC
Singh for early final hearing, the High Court of Bombay, Nagpur bench has
stayed the ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=3142>


Winter schooling reaches court

GreaterKashmir.com (press release)

The Public Interest Litigation Forum convener, Advocate GM Wani filed a PIL
before the Court seeking empowerment of Chief Education Officers to
immediately ...

<http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Dec/22/winter-schooling-reaches-court-37.asp>


NGO files petition to ban junk food in schools

Sify

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) In an effort to encourage healthier eating habits
in children, an NGO here has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in
the ...

<http://www.sify.com/news/ngo-files-petition-to-ban-junk-food-in-schools-news-health-kmvqklfchjj.html>

Lavasa: HC wants all litigation to be clubbed together

Economic Times

It will also look into various public interest litigation ( PIL )) alleging
that the state government has favoured Lavasa. Hearing will resume on
Wednesday, ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods-/-svs/construction/lavasa-hc-wants-all-litigation-to-be-clubbed-together/articleshow/7142447.cms>


Notice to chairman of Plantation Corporation of Kerala

MSN India

Kochi, Dec 21 (PTI) The Kerala High Court today issued a notice to Chairman
of state-owned Plantation Corporation of Kerala (PCK) TJ Anjelose on a PIL
...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4725263>

How can Rathore be top cop with molestation charges against him, asks Punjab HC

Indian Express

The court direction came during hearing of a PIL filed by a local advocate
seeking a fresh case against Rathore for abetment to suicide of Ruchika,
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/how-can-rathore-be-top-cop-with-molestation-charges-against-him-asks-punjab-hc/727520/>

After HC rap, NRI-led docs' group unsure about PIL on Ketan Desai

Ahmedabad Mirror

Saha was represented by his counsel in Gujarat High Court, which heard the
PIL for the first time on December 20. The PIL was filed by the PBT against
...

<http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/article/3/20101222201012220252282994661020f/After-HC-rap-NRIled-docs%E2%80%99-group-unsure-about-PIL-on-Ketan-Desai.html>

A day after he exposes 'lapse', lawyer out of DBA

Times of India

Talking to TOI, Thakur claimed, "I was being pressurized to withdraw a PIL
from high court that stated that advocates in district court were not
paying ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/A-day-after-he-exposes-lapse-lawyer-out-of-DBA/articleshow/7141843.cms>

The Hindu Business Line : Additional affidavit to PIL on Orissa ...

Additional affidavit to PIL on Orissa mining scam. CUTTACK: An additional
affidavit has been filed on a vital file containing correspondence and
orders ...

<http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/blnus/27181821.htm>


PIL questions Chandigarh Police's laxity in hit and - Welcome to ...

The PIL filed by advocate HC Arora alleged that Chandigarh Police either
does not ... The PIL has now been kept for further hearing on January 20
next. ...

<http://lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=3108>

Adarsh, a case of clear manipulation: court

The Hindu

Shocked by the procedure of land grant to the Adarsh Housing Society, the
Bombay High Court on Tuesday called it “a clear-cut manipulation by the
...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article969546.ece>

Gujjars agitation continues, Rajasthan High Court dismisses quota demand

SamayLive

The High Court on Wednesday turned down the petition of Rajasthan
government demanding 5% quota for Gujjar community in government jobs. ...

<http://english.samaylive.com/regional-news/rajasthan-news/676479546/gujjars-agitation-continues-rajasthan-high-court-dismisses-quota.html>

India Court Rejects Emaar Plea on Games Village, Times Reports

Bloomberg

By Pooja Thakur - Tue Dec 21 12:10:32 GMT 2010 The Delhi High Court
dismissed a suit by Emaar MGF Land Ltd. to stop the Delhi Development
Authority from ...

<http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-21/india-court-rejects-emaar-plea-on-games-village-times-reports.html>


Injunction on firms from infringing trademark of Ashok Leyland

Economic Times

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has granted an injunction to Hinduja group
flagship company Ashok Leyland, prohibiting two Bangalore and Mumbai based
firms ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-company/corporate-trends/injunction-on-firms-from-infringing-trademark-of-ashok-leyland/articleshow/7143764.cms>

High court issues order reinstating senior judge

Times of India

A senior government officer confirmed that the order of the high court was
received by the state government on Tuesday evening. It may be recalled
that the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/High-court-issues-order-reinstating-senior-judge/articleshow/7141919.cms>

Forcible debt recovery from Vidarbha farmers irks high court

Sify

Ingale hoped that the high court's intervention will give relief to more
than three lakh 'defaulting' cotton farmer-debtors of the Land Development
Bank ...

<http://www.sify.com/finance/forcible-debt-recovery-from-vidarbha-farmers-irks-high-court-news-default-kmvr4lgbcij.html>

After Supreme Court blow, Naseer Khan gets Orissa high court jolt

Daily News & Analysis

But the high court adjourned the matter to be heard on January 5 next. A
division bench of the Supreme Court had earlier this month cancelled the
bail to ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_after-supreme-court-blow-naseer-khan-gets-orissa-high-court-jolt_1484260>

Court initiates suo motu contempt against Coimbatore police chief

The Hindu

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has initiated suo motu contempt against the
Coimbatore City Police Commissioner for not obeying the court's directions
in a ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/22/stories/2010122257160100.htm>

Illegal mining in Gir: HC asks principal secy to appear on Jan 21

Indian Express

The Gujarat High Court (HC) on Tuesday ordered the Principal Secretary
(Mines & Minerals) to appear before it on January 21 in connection with a
public ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Illegal-mining-in-Gir--HC-asks-principal-secy-to-appear-on-Jan-21/727951/>

HC orders security for Bir Devinder

Indian Express

In immediate relief for Bir Devinder Singh, former Punjab Assembly Deputy
Speaker, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab
government to ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/IE-Briefs/727924/>

Close down polluting units immediately: HC to GPCB

Times of India

... the situation has not improved substantially, GPCB shall indicate the
reasons why despite such vigil, pollution is not coming down," reads the HC
order. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Close-down-polluting-units-immediately-HC-to-GPCB/articleshow/7142429.cms>


HC grants interim anticipatory bail to Vice Chairman of BCI

MSN India

Chennai, Dec 21 (PTI) The Madras High Court today granted interim
anticipatory bail to Vice Chairman of Bar Council of India (BCI) R Dhanpal
Raj in ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4727182>

HC gives state four weeks to decide fee disbursement

Hindustan Times

The Maharashtra government has to decide within four weeks whether to
implement the review committee's suggestion that the fees disbursed for
students ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-gives-state-four-weeks-to-decide-fee--disbursement/Article1-641397.aspx>


Students can take test: HC

Times of India

KOLKATA: Justice Anirudha Bose of Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed
the authorities of Shree Chaitanya College in Habra, North 24-Parganas, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Students-can-take-test-HC/articleshow/7142082.cms>


Division bench can hear 3 PILs on Taj corridor case: HC

Hindustan Times

PTI An Allahabad High Court bench on Tuesday held it has jurisdiction to
hear and decide on three PILs, challenging dropping of charges against
Uttar ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Division-bench-can-hear-3-PILs-on-Taj-corridor-case-HC/Article1-641226.aspx>


Bappi Lahiri moves Delhi HC against 'Toonpur Ka Superhero'

Spicezee

New Delhi: Bollywood`s veteran music composer-cum-singer Bappi Lahiri, who
was upset with a cartoon character in the film 'Toonpur Ka Superhero', ...

<http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story78180.htm>


HC passes interim orders on poll petition

Deccan Herald

Karnataka High Court today passed interim orders based on concessions and
suggestions submitted by State Election Commission (SEC) and state
government on ...

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/122563/hc-passes-interim-orders-poll.html>


Sohrabuddin: HC reserves order on bail pleas of Yashpal, Ajay

Indian Express

The Gujarat High Court (HC) has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail
applications of Yashpal Chudasama and Ajay Patel , both accused in the ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Sohrabuddin--HC-reserves-order-on-bail-pleas-of-Yashpal--Ajay/727944/>


HC sets terms for Kaavalan release

Sify

The Madras High Court has permitted the release of Vijay's Kaavalan on
certain conditions. It means the film will now surely release for Pongal
2011. ...

<http://www.sify.com/movies/hc-sets-terms-for-kaavalan-release-news-tamil-kmwkVjjjgdj.html>

Delhi HC Seeks CBI Reply on Darbari's Bail Plea

Outlook

The Delhi High Court today sought a response from CBI on a bail plea filed
by former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee officials S Darbari and M
...

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?705868>


HC: CM's action right

Times of India

Bangalore: A vacation division bench of the Karnataka high court headed by
Justice Ram Mohan Reddy on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the action
of the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-CMs-action-right/articleshow/7141730.cms>


HC commutes death sentence to lifer for beheading girl

MSN India

Cuttack, Dec 21 (PTI) The Orissa High Court today commuted the death
sentence of a man, who beheaded his 9-year-old granddaughter to appease a
deity for ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4727004>

HC fines diamond workers' body for frivolous PIL

Indian Express

A Division Bench of the HC comprising Chief Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya and
Justice KM Thaker said the petition is not public interest. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-fines-diamond-workers-body-for-frivolous-pil/727953/>


HC asks UP Bar Council to assure there won''t be court boycott

MSN India

Allahabad, Dec 21 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court today asked Uttar Pradesh
Bar Council to file an affidavit giving the assurance that in the event of
any ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4726717>


HC bans vehicle entry in markets

Times of India

NAGPUR: In yet another instance of judiciary getting tough on poor
governance, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Tuesday came down
heavily on NMC and ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/HC-bans-vehicle-entry-in-markets/articleshow/7141873.cms>

Ban on parking in T Nagar: HC order not executed

Express Buzz

Members of association were demanding immediate action on the HC order. V
Shyam Anand, a resident, said due to illegal parking in the area "we are
not able ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/ban-on-parking-in-t-nagar-hc-order-not-executed/233322.html>


HC vacates ban on Micromax brand 'Bling'

Hindustan Times

Providing relief to Micromax Bling, the Delhi high court has vacated its
previous order restraining Micromax from using 'Bling' as its mobile phone
brand ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-vacates-ban-on-Micromax-brand-Bling/Article1-641381.aspx>


Haryana Janhit Congress defection: Punjab and Haryana HC asks speaker to ...

Indlaw.com

20.12.2010 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed Haryana
Assembly Speaker Harmohinder Singh Chatha to decide within four months on
petitions ...

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?f2ea04f7-38b6-41c3-a57c-cd577a08ba71>


HC clears 72-storey bldg at Dalal Estate

Hindustan Times

The construction of a 72-storey building near Mumbai Central station got
the go-ahead after the Bombay high court dismissed a petition challenging
the ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-clears-72-storey-bldg-at-Dalal-Estate/Article1-641384.aspx>

Parents allege trust abetted boy's suicide

Times of India

They need to be handed over to families after inquiry by CWC I and II,
Bangalore Urban district. There is some urgency as Suresh and Latha are
reportedly ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Parents-allege-trust-abetted-boys-suicide/articleshow/7141740.cms>

State submits maps 'seized' from Faheem

Times of India

The trial court had said that there was no evidence against the duo to hold
them guilty of conspiracy charges. Nikam has argued that the state had
produced ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/State-submits-maps-seized-from-Faheem/articleshow/7142032.cms>

Be RTI friendly, state info tsar tells NMC

Times of India

As a result, more and more appeals are preferred to the CIC, increasing the
burden on the body. Commending the initiative of Patil, advocate Tushar ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Be-RTI-friendly-state-info-tsar-tells-NMC/articleshow/7141715.cms>

Regulations mooted for real estate sector

Times of India

MUMBAI: With 11 of the 130-odd complaints it has received pertaining to
real estate, the investigative wing of the Competition Commission of India
(CCI) has ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Regulations-mooted-for-real-estate-sector/articleshow/7136095.cms>

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 21.12.2010

Court dismisses bail plea of IAS officer Ravi Inder Singh

MSN India

A case was registered against the duo under various provisions of the
Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code dealing with
criminal ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4721172>

Is the Dattatray Nursing Home episode a hype or a reality?

By Frederick Dsilva

The recent Supreme Court judgment in a case related to section 354 has
brought clarity to section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 354
deals with assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her
modesty in ...

<http://santacruzpatrika.blogspot.com/2010/12/is-dattatray-nursing-home-episode-hype.html>

Can't pay arrears: AI

Hindustan Times

The affidavit has been submitted in response to a writ petition filed by a
group of retired Air India cabin crewmembers claiming pending arrears. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Can-t-pay-arrears-AI/Article1-640536.aspx>

Made to overstay, convict seeks Rs 25-lakh relief

Indian Express

Advocate Saeeda Sheikh, appearing for Sheikh, said, “We have moved a writ
petition seeking compensation from the state government. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Made-to-overstay--convict-seeks-Rs-25-lakh-relief/726891/>

I&B ministry recommends Lalli's suspension

IBNLive.com

President Patil had recently given the go ahead for a Supreme Court inquiry
into charges of financial mismanagement raised by the Central Vigilance ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ib-ministry-recommends-lallis-suspension/137948-3.html>

Indian Military : Service Benefits and Issues: Supreme Court ...

By Navdeep / Maj Navdeep Singh

The Ministry of Defence had challenged the said orders in the Hon'ble
Supreme Court by way of an SLP. The SLP was dismissed last week thereby
upholding the orders of the AFT. Interestingly, the Army HQrs, even before
the issuance of the ...

<http://www.indianmilitary.info/2010/12/supreme-court-upholds-grant-of-pension.html>

Bappi Lahiri sends legal notice to producers of Toonpur Ka Superrhero

Daily News & Analysis

By Soumyadipta Banerjee | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Music composer Bappi
Lahiri has sent a legal notice to producers of an Ajay Devgn-Kajol starrer
on ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_bappi-lahiri-sends-legal-notice-to-producers-of-toonpur-ka-superrhero_1483630>

Case for an autonomous CBI

MorungExpress

The judiciary, despite all the setbacks it has suffered recently, is the
best bet against a CBI that could act recklessly under political control.
...

<http://www.morungexpress.com/write_wing/59276.html>

'UT needs support of neighbouring states to retain its character'

Indian Express

During the resumed hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning
preparation of a masterplan for Chandigarh, Advocate Sanjay Kaushal, ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ut-needs-support-of-neighbouring-states-to-retain-its-character/726943/>


Pune has only 1 public urinal per 9100 citizens

Daily News & Analysis

He said a public interest litigation (PIL) relating to the condition of
public urinals in the city is pending before the Bombay high court. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-has-only-1-public-urinal-per-9100-citizens_1483589>

News: Bombay high court cracks the whip on auto menace in Mira ...

By Laptop Service Center

The PIL filed by BN Poojari, a resident of the area, had urged the court to
direct the authorities to take action against these auto-rickshaw drivers
who were not regulated in any manner. While the minimum auto-rickshaw fare
is Rs11, ...

<http://blog.pentaitservices.com/2010/12/bombay-high-court-cracks-whip-on-auto.html>

Nothing was suppressed, says ex-CJI on Raja row | The Asian Age>

Nothing was suppressed, says ex-CJI on Raja row ... now a Supreme Court
judge, that he had brought Mr Raja's name to the notice of the then CJI,
...

<http://www.asianage.com/india/nothing-was-suppressed-says-ex-cji-raja-row-649>

Supreme Court Takes Charge of the 2G Spectrum Scam

MAARS News (blog)
... a petition filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation against
the judgment of the High Court as the latter had declined the necessary
relief. ...

<http://news.maars.net/blog/2010/12/20/supreme-court-takes-charge-of-the-2g-spectrum-scam/>

'Delhi High Court judge got Rs 9 crore bribe'

Express Buzz

“I mean this litigant had paid Rs 9 crore to that high court judge in
Delhi,” he tells Radia. “Kaun sa judgement tha? (which case?), asks
Radia. ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/nation/%E2%80%98Delhi-High-Court-judge-got-Rs-9-crore-bribe%E2%80%99/232291.html>

High court reprieve for thousands of trees

Hindustan Times

The proposed Andhra Lake Wind Power Project in Pune district has run into
rough weather with the Bombay High Court restraining the promoter, Enercon
(India) ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/High-court-reprieve-for-thousands-of-trees/Article1-640527.aspx>

Indian Property Review » Bombay High Court rules in favour of ...

By sharma

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of the Wadia
Group in a high-profile legal dispute with the GL Raheja Group , a decision
which could have a significant fallout for Mumbai's real estate industry.
...

<http://news.indianpropertyreview.com/2010/12/bombay-high-court-rules-in-favour-of-wadias-in-legal-dispute-with-gl-raheja-group/>

HC rules in favor of Kings XI Punjab over BCCI

LSB

MUMBAI: Kings XI Punjab won for the second time against the Board of
Cricket Control in India (BCCI) in less than a week for the Bombay high
court ruled in ...

<http://www.latestsportsbuzz.com/?p=12948>

Andhra: HC fines advocate for frivolous plea

Express Buzz

HYDERABAD: A division bench of the AP High Court has directed a petitioner
to pay Rs1 lakh as fine to the AP State Legal Services Authority within 30
days ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/andhrapradesh/andhra-hc-fines-advocate-for-frivolous-plea/232777.html>


Pinjore-Parwanoo traffic menace: HC committee to find measures

Indian Express

In view of the increasing traffic congestion from Pinjore to the Parwanoo
barrier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has constituted a committee of
five ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pinjoreparwanoo-traffic-menace-hc-committee-to-find-measures/726945/>

Muslim will needn't be probated under succession Act, says HC

Hindustan Times

PTI Differing to some extent with an earlier judgement, a single judge of
the Bombay high court recently held that a will made by a Muslim need not
be ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Muslim-will-needn-t-be-probated-under-succession-Act-says-HC/Article1-640543.aspx>


Pipavav moves HC against ONGC on Bombay High project

Hindu Business Line

MUMBAI: A consortium led by Pipavav Shipyard has moved Bombay High Court
challenging the legality of ONGC's decision to decline them award of a
contract to ...

<http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/28191510.htm>

HC orders FIR against public prosecutor, lawyer

Indian Express

In a first-of-its kind case, a public prosecutor and an advocate will soon
be seen defending themselves against the charges of acting in cahoots —
despite ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-orders-FIR-against-public-prosecutor--lawyer/726907>

New Delhi Child abuse Bill to have biting powers

Hindustan Times

“The Indian Penal Code (IPC) does not distinguish between adult and child
victims, and we are very clear about the need to protect innocent children
from ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Child-abuse-Bill-to-have-biting-powers/H1-Article1-640901.aspx>

One more witness turns hostile in Sankararaman murder case

Hindustan Times

... Vijayendra Saraswathi are the main accused and have been charged under
sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 302 (murder) of Indian Penal code.
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/One-more-witness-turns-hostile-in-Sankararaman-murder-case/Article1-641112.aspx>

Katta Jagadish challenges FIR against him

Deccan Chronicle

... 13 (1) (d) and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and section
465 (forgery) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/bengaluru/katta-jagadish-challenges-fir-against-him-557>

Domestic Violence Information » Supreme Court says live-in ...

By Harbinder Singh Kalsi, Advocate

... in relationship” is permissible in unmarried heterosexuals ( just in
case, one of many said persons is married, the person may be guilty of
adultery and yes it would figure to an offence under Section 497 of the
Indian Penal Code). ...

<http://domesticviolences.com/supreme-court-says-live-in-relationships-are-fine-but-don%E2%80%99t-expect-ancestral-property/>

Supreme Court asserts its powers, overrules technicalities of law

Sify

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that it holds vast
powers under the constitution and an aggrieved person could not be rendered
...

<http://www.sify.com/news/supreme-court-asserts-its-powers-overrules-technicalities-of-law-news-national-kmuuOidaeeh.html>

Verdict in fourth Nithari case put off till Wednesday

The Hindu
Special CBI judge AK Singh said the judgement in rape and murder case, in
which Moninder Singh Pandher and his domestic help Surender Koli are prime
accused ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article965513.ece>

Rathore Case: CBI to submit status report

IBNLive.com

The report is in connection with a PIL seeking a fresh case against Rathore
charging him with abetment of suicide of child. The bench was hearing
Rathode's ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rathore-case-cbi-to-submit-status-report/138095-3.html?from=tn>

Maharashtra: 5000 Cases Under ST/SC Act Pending

Outlook

National Dalit Movement for Justice, a voluntary organisation, had filed a
PIL in this regard. Sangraj Rupavate, petitioner's lawyer, said the Act
provides ...

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?705769>

Odisha High Court issues notices to government over illegal construction by ...

Orissadiary.com

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by Pramod Kumar Jena and
three others, who had complained that despite being slapped with
restrictions on ...

<http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=23280>

Cost in Dollars likely – Cautions Gujarat High Court

Law et al. News

The First Bench of the High Court was hearing a public interest litigation
(PIL) filed by a Kolkata based NGO, People for Better Treatment (PBT). ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=3126>

Will inform you on probe progress: CBI, state to High Court

Indian Express

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the State government on
Monday told the Bombay High Court that it would inform the court of the
progress made ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Will-inform-you-on-probe-progress--CBI--state-to-High-Court/727380/>

Rape of 15-year-old: Court says Borude's conduct suspicious, denies him bail

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail application
of dismissed cop Arun Borude charged with the rape of a minor. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Rape-of-15-year-old--Court-says-Borude-s-conduct-suspicious--denies-him-bail/727379/>

Decide defection case within four months – High Court to Haryana Speaker

Law et al. News

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today gave a four-month deadline to the
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker to decide on MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi's plea on ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=3127>

HC quashes Emaar plea against DDA

Times of India

But DDA failed to convince HC that State Bank of India was in connivance
with Emaar by delaying payment to it. SBI explained by way of an affidavit
it had ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-quashes-Emaar-plea-against-DDA/articleshow/7136607.cms>


HC frowns on NRI doc's PIL on Ketan

Indian Express

A division bench of the HC headed by Chief Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya has kept
the petition for hearing on December 22. The issue cropped up during the
hearing ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-frowns-on-NRI-doc-s-PIL-on-Ketan/727402/>


Drug bail: HC stays 'blood relative' rule

Times of India

The suggestion was made while the court was hearing a bunch of petitions
challenging recent guidelines laid down by the HC, which made it mandatory
for an ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Drug-bail-HC-stays-blood-relative-rule/articleshow/7136108.cms>

HC judge recuses himself from Lavasa case

IBNLive.com

Mumbai: One more judge hearing the writ petition filed by Lavasa
Corporation against Ministry of Environment and Forests in Bombay High
Court has recused ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-judge-recuses-himself-from-lavasa-case/138132-3.html>


HC stays recruitment of 8800 cops

Times of India

PATNA: The Patna high court on Monday stayed the appointment of 8800
constables in the state. A single bench presided by Justice Jayanandan
Singh, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-stays-recruitment-of-8800-cops/articleshow/7135566.cms>

Why can't prices at Night Food Street be affordable, asks HC

Indian Express

The argument of the Chandigarh Administration that the concept of Night
Food Street was introduced “not” with the intention of providing food
at cheaper ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Why-can-t-prices-at-Night-Food-Street-be-affordable--asks-HC/727321/>


HC asks petitioner to lodge FIR in custodial death case

Times of India

RANCHI: Disposing of a PIL filed for CBI probe into the custodial death of
an alleged Maoist named Dhirendra Singh, the Jharkhand high court on Monday
asked ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/HC-asks-petitioner-to-lodge-FIR-in-custodial-death-case/articleshow/7135621.cms>


Karnataka HC orders probe on 'shady' land deals

Express Buzz

BANGALORE: In two separate cases, the High Court ordered a Lokayukta
inquiry into illegal disbursement of compensation to third parties by the
Karnataka ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/karnataka/karnataka-hc-orders-probe-on-%E2%80%98shady-land-deals/232994.html>


HC reserves order on THC case jurisdiction issue


Times of India

LUCKNOW: A division bench of the high court comprising Justice Abdul Mateen
and Justice YK Sanghal on Monday reserved its order on the question whether
it ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-reserves-order-on-THC-case-jurisdiction-issue/articleshow/7135872.cms>

Rs 25k fine on HC employee

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Information Commission on Monday slapped a fine of Rs 25000 on
Mohammed Ishtiaq, assistant registrar of the Allahabad High Court, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Rs-25k-fine-on-HC-employee/articleshow/7135862.cms>


Produce Faheem on Dec 21 to verify fake passport: HC to police

Hindustan Times

The HC is hearing confirmation of death sentence given to Pak terrorist
Ajmal Kasab for his role in the attacks. His appeal against the penalty and
state's ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Produce-Faheem-on-Dec-21-to-verify-fake-passport-HC-to-police/Article1-640810.aspx>

Bombay HC reserves order in Jet-Sahara tax row

MSN India

Mumbai, Dec 20 (PTI) The Bombay High Court today reserved order in a tax
dispute case between Sahara India and Jet Airways over the buyout of
erstwhile ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4721837>

HC reserves order on PILs in Taj corridor case

Hindustan Times

PTI The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its order on three PILs,
challenging dropping of proceedings against chief minister Mayawati and her
cabinet ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-reserves-order-on-PILs-in-Taj-corridor-case/Article1-640808.aspx>


HC allows rail union office-bearers to become party in case of missing colleague

Times of India

CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Monday permitted Southern Railway Mazdoor
Union's (SRMU) president and general secretary to implead as respondents in
a ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-allows-rail-union-office-bearers-to-become-party-in-case-of-missing-colleague/articleshow/7135885.cms>

Missing girl traced, brought to city: CID tells Calcutta HC

Indian Express

The state CID has finally traced Tahira Khatun —the 16-year-old girl who
had gone missing from Kakdwip village in South 24-Parganas in April 2009.
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Missing-girl-traced--brought-to-city--CID-tells-Calcutta-HC/727388>


Reprieve for PRTC brass: HC orders release of salaries and allowances

Indian Express

Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the release of salaries of
officials of Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC), and also their
travel and ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Reprieve-for-PRTC-brass--HC-orders-release-of-salaries-and-allowances/727198/>

Extra security cover not vips' right: HC

Hindustan Times

VIPs cannot claim a particular category of security as a matter of right,
the Delhi high court has said. According to the court, security
categorisation was ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Extra-security-cover-not-vips-right-HC/Article1-640916.aspx>


Doc took help of MBBS inmate, so review his sacking: HC

Indian Express

Four years after a doctor was sacked for allowing a convict to administer
an injection to an ailing inmate at Tihar Jail, the Delhi High Court has
asked the ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Doc-took-help-of-MBBS-inmate--so-review-his-sacking--HC/727346>


Lawyers get no 'HC relief' from burden

Bangalore Mirror

A Majority of the 5000 advocates practising at the Karnataka high court do
not have locker facility. There are only 1700 lockers which have been given
for ...

<http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20101221201012210738236995fb74632/Lawyers-get-no-%E2%80%98HC-relief%E2%80%99-from-burden.html>

Kashmiris take on government with unusual weapon

The Hindu

The CIC directed Dr. Bhat to send the details of the case to the DIG
Frontier at the earliest, and directed the BSF officials to ensure that
they responded ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article963549.ece>

Kashmiris take on government with unusual weapon

The Hindu

The CIC directed Dr. Bhat to send the details of the case to the DIG
Frontier at the earliest, and directed the BSF officials to ensure that
they responded ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article963549.ece>

Satyananda Mishra takes over as new Chief Information Commissioner

NetIndian

He joined the Central Information Commission (CIC) as an Information
Commissioner on September 5, 2008 and would thus, in the normal course, be
in office as ...

<http://netindian.in/news/2010/12/20/0009390/satyananda-mishra-takes-over-new-chief-information-commissioner>