LEGAL NEWS 02.08.2010

Man claims jumped out of car after being abductedSify... any major injury despite jumping from a fast moving car.' Ajit saidthat he had come to the high court to submit a writ petition on an oldcorruption case.< http://sify.com/news/man-claims-jumped-out-of-car-after-being-abducted-news-national-kicxEdafiai.html>



TD in total disarray in TelanganaExpress BuzzHYDERABAD: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Telangana is in a total disarray andthe fear about their future is writ large on faces of the leaders from the...< http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/td-in-total-disarray-in-telangana/194959.html>



SBI move to regularise services of 7000 challenged IBNLive.comWhen a writ petition in the matter came up before Justice VRamasubramanian, he ordered that the matter be adjourned to August 4,subject to the outcome of ...<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/sbi-move-to-regularise-services-of-7000-challenged/195261.html




CBI files curative petition in Bhopal Gas TragedyIndian ExpressOr the compensation money is already swallon by the politicians anddragging the judgement for another 25 years? Good luck CBI, in another 25years, ...<http://www.indianexpress.com/comments/cbi-files-curative-petition-in-bhopal-gas-tragedy/655009




BCCI yet to give judgement on recusal issue after Sunday meetingBy staffThe BCCI's disciplinary committee decided on Sunday that they will rule onwhether or not to recuse the disciplinary committee members, on a laterdate. The.<http://www.iplcricket.com/%20bcci-yet-to-give-judgement-on-recusal-issue-after-sunday-meeting/>




Order reserved on CBI plea for Amit Shah's remandThe HinduWhile noted Supreme Court advocate Ram Jethmalani appeared for Mr. Shahduring the earlier hearing also, the CBI on Monday brought in another top advocate, ...<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article548352.ece>




Babli: Chief Ministers to abide by Supreme Court interim orderThe HinduMr. Bansal said the decision was taken as the Supreme Court would beadjudicating the matter soon (August 16). The Chief Ministers of the twoStates agreed ...<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/03/stories/2010080358240100.htm>




No jurisdiction over BSNL: Consumer courtTimes of IndiaThe Supreme Court in 2009, in the General Manager, Telecom, versus MKrishnan case, involving BSNL as a party, had ended the jurisdiction ofconsumer courts ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/No-%20jurisdiction-over-BSNL-Consumer-court/articleshow/6250145.cms>




CBI: Did not ask SC to shift case from GujaratIndian ExpressEarlier media reports had said that the investigating agency had, whilefiling its report on the status of investigation in the SC, sought thetransfer of ...<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/CBI--Did-not-ask-SC-to-shift-case-from-Gujarat/655299




Female;Army officers will get permanent commissions: Govt tells SCHindustan TimesAfter resisting for years, the government on Monday finally conceded defeatand assured the Supreme Court it would consider giving permanent commission(PC) ...<http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/newdelhi/Female-Army-officers-will-get-permanent-commissions-Govt-tells-SC/Article1-581468.aspx>




Delhi bus operators' grievance against traffic police genuine: SCTimes of India... basis of a 13-year-old SC judgment without corresponding provisionsunder the Motor Vehicle Act. Appearing for the Federation of Delhi Bus Operators, ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Delhi-bus-operators-grievance-against-traffic-police-genuine-SC/articleshow/6248809.cms>




RS adjourns twice on alleged diversion of SC/ST funds for CWGTimes of IndiaA recent query by a Right to Information activist showed that the Delhigovernment diverted Rs 744 crore from Special Component Plan for SC/ST to Games ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/top-stories/RS-adjourns-twice-on-alleged-diversion-of-SC/ST-funds-for-CWG/articleshow/6251071.cms




CSMMU strives hard to follow SC anti-ragging guidelinesTimes of IndiaLUCKNOW: The 2010-11 batch of Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj MedicalUniversity (CSMMU) is quite lucky. The reason: it is the 100th batch of thecentury old ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/CSMMU-strives-hard-to-follow-SC-anti-ragging-guidelines/articleshow/6249718.cms>




SC to look at maintenance for live-in partnersHindustan TimesHowever, the SC has ruled that a live-in relationship continuing for aconsiderably long period can be treated as marriage.<http://www.hindustantimes.com/SC-to-look-at-maintenance-for-live-in-partners/Article1-581470.aspx




India to have Bar Exam: SCLivemintNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging theAll India Bar Examination to be held by the Bar Council of India (BCI) forthe ...< http://www.livemint.com/2010/08/02224913/India-to-have-Bar-Exam-SC.html?h=B>




Super Bazar employees to return to work, says SCIndian ExpressThe Supreme Court on Monday directed 283 employees of the ailing shoppingco-operative Super Bazaar, who are opposing its takeover by anotherbusiness ...<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Super-Bazar-employees-to-return-to-work--says-SC/655214/>




SC asks telcos to secure Rs 366 cr claim by BSNLBusiness StandardPTI / New Delhi August 02, 2010, 18:24 IST The Supreme Court today askedprivate telecom operators to give surety that they would pay BSNL's claimof Rs 366 ...<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-asks-telcos-to-secure-rs-366-cr-claim-by-bsnl/103649/on>




CJI says government must consult the judiciary in selecting ...By administratorChief Justice of India SH Kapadia pointed out that the government took awaypowers under Section 24 of the Criminal Procedure Code, under which PublicProsecutors were appointed in consultation with the Chief Justices of theHigh Courts ...< http://www.taxguru.in/corporate-law/cji-says-government-must-consult-the-judiciary-in-selecting-prosecutors.html>




Reservation for SCs/STs in Judiciary - PIB Press ReleaseIn exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 read withArticle 233 and 234 of the Constitution, the State Governments frame rulesin consultation with the High Court for recruitment of persons toSubordinate judiciary. ...<http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=63910>




V.Durga Rao-Advocate: Is it wrong to express opposition when the ...By Durga Rao VanayamHow many Senior Advocates or legal professionals are critical of judiciaryand had the courage to say that something is wrong openly without anyvested interest? I don't think that we have so many legal professionals inIndia who are ...< http://durgaraovanayam.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-it-wrong-to-express-opposition-when.html




Legal eagle switches sidesTimes of IndiaObviously, Tulsi who had made up his mind against defending Modi, beforeannouncing it, knows the entire defence side of the story, including legal...< http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Legal-eagle-switches-sides/articleshow/6249810.cms>




Bill to reduce govt holding in SBI to 51% approved by LSEconomic Times2 Aug 2010, 1914 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Monday approved abill that will allow the State Bank of India (SBI) to reduce governmentholding ...<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/Bill-to-reduce-govt-holding-in-SBI-to-51-approved-by-LS/articleshow/6248455.cms>




'Porvorim to get 10MLD more water'Times of IndiaThe court is hearing a PIL filed by one Soter D'Souza, a resident ofSocorro, who has complained of acute water shortage in Porvorim andsurrounding areas. ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Porvorim-to-get-10MLD-more-water/articleshow/6250196.cms>




Siddhivinayak temple Trust wants more fundsHindustan TimesThe 30 per cent limit was set through an interim order of the high courtafter a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by city activist lateKeval ...<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Siddhivinayak-temple-Trust-wants-more-funds/Article1-581491.aspx>




Government probing Vedanta, Posco for flouting rulesHindustan TimesJethwa was killed on July 20 in Ahmedabad barely a fortnight after he fileda PIL in the Gujarat High Court seeking an end to illegal limestone miningalong ...<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Government-probing-Vedanta-Posco-for-flouting-rules/Article1-581195.aspx>




On the road to Liberty: A time to Party! and part with socialismBy Barun MitraBy acknowledging the “academic” nature of the question in the PIL, theSupreme Court has actually opened a door for the political liberals to comeout of the woodwork. Now is the time for the liberals to come together andform a ...<http://barunsmitra.blogspot.com/2010/08/time-to-party-and-part-with-socialism.html>




High Court asked to furnish facts -Polluted Water Supply to Villages in ...MyNews.inVJAS has drawn attention of mumbai high court at time of hearing of PILregarding tribal starvation death in which Govt. action taken report(ATR)is awaited ...< http://www.mynews.in/News/High_Court_asked_to_furnish_facts_-Polluted_Water_Supply_to_Villages_in_Maharashtra_N76908.html>




Pardarshita: Circular by Edu. dept. regarding refund of Pupil ...By ShawetaAs a result of this PIL the Education Department has issued a circular todiscontinue the collection of Pupil Welfare Fund up to class VIII w.e.f.academic session 2010-2011. Not only this all the Head of Govt/Govt Aidedschools are ...<http://pardarshita.blogspot.com/2010/08/circular-by-edu-dept-regarding-refund.html>




PIL over tea estate land lease Stock FuturesBy adminA public interest litigation has been filed in Calcutta High Court seekingtransparency and uniformity in the framing of rules governing lease of landin tea estates located in northern parts of West Bengal.<http://www.stockfutures.in/pil-over-tea-estate-land-lease>




Apex court to decide if act covers Hindu marriage abroadBy IansJune 18th, 2010 NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a publicinterest litigation (PIL) seeking amendment in the law to ban same 'gotra' (sub-caste) marriages, calling the petition "a waste of time". ...<http://blog.taragana.com/law/2010/08/02/apex-court-to-decide-if-act-covers-hindu-marriage-abroad-23945/




High court defers Kasab's case till Aug 12 Hindustan TimesThe Bombay High Court on Monday deferred hearing on the confirmation ofdeath sentence awarded. to Pakistani gunman Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab toAugust 12. ...<http://www.hindustantimes.com/High-court-defers-Kasab-s-case-till-Aug-12/Article1-581507.aspx>




Sport ministry issues show cause notice to Hockey India and IHFTimes of India"The Ministry of Sports (MoYAS) has carefully studied the orders passed bythe Delhi High Courts and the Supreme Court of India and has noted that HIis ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/hockey/Govt-issues-show-cause-to-Hockey-India/articleshow/6249104.cms>




High court dismisses woman wrestler's pleaSifyThe Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the petition of a woman wrestler whochallenged the selection criteria of the Wrestling Federation of India forthe ...<http://sify.com/news/high-court-dismisses-woman-wrestler-s-plea-news-national-kicsObijeji.html>




Karnataka high court to hear plea against Bharati's acquittal today Daily News & AnalysisBy Odeal D'Souza Place: Bangalore Agency: DNA The high court ofKarnataka will on Tuesday take up for hearing an appeal against theacquittal of Bharati ...<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-high-court-to-hear-plea-against-bharati-s-acquittal-today_1418104>




Change your mindset on physically challenged: Bombay high court tells govtDaily News & AnalysisPurohit and the Indian association of visually impaired physiotherapistshad moved the high court after Purohit was barred from taking MHCET examsowing to ...<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_change-your-mindset-on-physically-challenged-bombay-high-court-tells-govt_1418062>




HC issues notice to Centre and Delhi Police on dharna banTimes of IndiaThe activist, Bano Bee, approached HC after the police refused to allow herto hold a protest march in July, in support of victims of Bhopal gastragedy. ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-issues-notice-to-Centre-and-Delhi-Police-on-dharna-ban/articleshow/6249575.cms>




HC hands over seva ticket scam case to CIDTimes of IndiaThe additional DG has to submit his final report to the HC and to themagistrate of the trial court. The judge was critical of the role of thelocal police ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-hands-over-seva-ticket-scam-case-to-CID/articleshow/6249525.cms>




Backdoor admission in nursing college: HC seeks replyIndian ExpressThe HC ordered for a clarification into the admission procedure afterstudents allegedly took admission through the backdoor route rather thanfollow the ...<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Backdoor-admission-in-nursing-college--HC-seeks-reply/655237




Financial assistance: SC refuses to interfere in HC stayTimes of IndiaA Bench of Justices P Sathasivam and BS Chauhan, however, gave the HC fourmonths to rule on the petition challenging the constitutional validity ofthe ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Financial-assistance-SC-refuses-to-interfere-in-HC-stay/articleshow/6249528.cms>




HC asks ADGP to file affidavit over dismissal of constable traineesTimes of IndiaPATNA: The Patna high court on Monday directed ADGP (training) Abhayanand to file a comprehensive affidavit substantiating the ground for dismissalof only ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-asks-ADGP-to-file-affidavit-over-dismissal-of-constable-trainees/articleshow/6249506.cms>




HC seeks report on rehab centres by Aug 31Times of IndiaCHANDIGARH: The private drug de-addiction centres have come under thescanner of the Punjab and Haryana high court as Justice TPS Mann of the HC,on Monday ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/HC-seeks-report-on-rehab-centres-by-Aug-31/articleshow/6249674.cms>





Woman arrested for child''s murders moves HC for bailIBNLive.comPTI Chennai, Aug 2 (PTI): A woman arrested in connection with the murder ofa three-year-old boy has moved the Madras High Court seeking bail. ...<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/woman-arrested-for-childs-murders-moves-hc-for-bail/195332.html>




Ex-judge's wife files appeal in HCExpress BuzzBANGALORE: Sharada Urs, wife of former High Court judge JusticeChandrakanth Urs, filed a criminal appeal in the High Court challenging alower court order ...<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/ex-judge’s-wife-files-appeal-in-hc/195076.html>




HC cancels SFC entrance testExpress BuzzKOCHI: In a major setback to the private self-financing medical colleges inthe state, the Kerala High Court on Monday cancelled the common entrancetest ...<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/hc-cancels-sfc-entrance-test/195042.html>



Police harassment: Professor's wife moves HCExpress BuzzCHENNAI: A Ephrem of Mylapore, wife of Presidency College associateprofessor Maria Charles, has moved the Madras High Court allegingharassment by police. ...<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/police-harassment-professor’s-wife-moves-hc/195003.html>



Buddhist monk's death: HC summons CID officerSifyMumbai: Bombay High Court on Monday summoned the Deputy Superintendent of Police (CID) who is probing the death of a Buddhist monk which led to riotin ...<http://sify.com/news/buddhist-monk-s-death-hc-summons-cid-officer-news-national-kict4keddce.html>




HC asks AICTE to inspect 21 Eng colleges for giving approvalIBNLive.comPTI AICTE contended that the information put up on the website aboutapproval granted to these colleges had been given by mistake and assured that this ...<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-asks-aicte-to-inspect-21-eng-colleges-for-giving-approval/194150.html>




Rs 5 lakh compensation to widow of Atal's former aideTimes of IndiaCalculating compensation HC took into account the fact that Nath's sonpredeceased him and how the sole survivor, his wife was left to fend forherself in ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Rs-5-lakh-compensation-to-widow-of-Atals-former-aide/articleshow/6249579.cms>




Criminal appeal against Bharathi Urs' acquittal Times of IndiaBANGALORE: Sharada Urs, wife of former HC judge MP Chandrakantha Raj Ursand mother of Chitralekha Urs, moved a criminal appeal before the highcourt on ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Criminal-appeal-against-Bharathi-Urs-acquittal/articleshow/6249505.cms>




3 HC judges used staff PF to buy groceries, pay beauty bills ...Six district judges, three of whom later became Allahabad HC judges, seldom spent on grocery and vegetables as everything was paid through moneywithdrawn ...<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/3-HC-judges-used-staff-PF-to-buy-groceries-pay-beauty-bills/articleshow/6233934.cms>




NHRC demands compensation for kin of patientTimes of IndiaVARANASI: The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) has recommended UP government to pay Rs three lakh as a compensation to the next of kin of Mayank Kumar ...




Life at Balangir: OHRC respondedBy KrishnaWe submitted a Case Study to Collector-DM Balangir regarding death of Smt. Nepur Nayak at CHC Kantabaji on dated 14.4.2009, during child birth, for appropriate actions and forwarded a copy to NHRC. Since the letter was addressed to ...