LEGAL NEWS 07.09.2010

Nayana murder suspect gets threats from co-accused
Indian Express
Meanwhile the Bombay High Court, on Monday, admitted Choudhary's writchallenging the Pune district court's order that allowed him to turnapprover in the ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Nayana-murder-suspect-gets-threats-from-co-accused/678306/>




Labour union takes Raymond to court over compensation
Livemint
Labour union Kamgar Utkarsha Sabha filed a writ petition in the Bombay highcourt on Monday to halt Raymond's real estate project on its 125 acrefactory ...
<http://www.livemint.com/2010/09/06213726/Labour-union-takes-Raymond-to.html?atype=tp>





Top cop contests TN claim on DGP selection
Times of India
In his counter-affidavit, filed in response to a writ petition of Nataraj,who is also a DGP-rank officer and heads the fire and rescue services, ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Top-cop-contests-TN-claim-on-DGP-selection/articleshow/6510140.cms>





PM edits out all doubts
Economic Times
If the Greens felt that their writ would run, they too were to bedisappointed. He has made it clear that environmental concerns cannotemerge as the 21 ...
<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/PM-edits-out-all-doubts/articleshow/6509389.cms>




Goa beach shacks are being sublet to foreigners, alleges petn
IBNLive.com
A writ petition filed before the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court,alleges that foreigners are being presented as managers of the shack oremployees on it ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-beach-shacks-are-being-sublet-to-foreigners-alleges-petn/299515.html>




Proceedings against Kanan Devan stayed
The Hindu
Justice CT Ravikumar issued the interim order when a writ petition filed bythe company challenging the notice came up for hearing. ...
<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/07/stories/2010090757490100.htm>



New ruling in Manorama death case
KanglaOnline
A statement issued by the Human Rights Law Network (Manipur) has said thatthe judgment and order passed consequent upon filing of different writappeals ...
<http://kanglaonline.com/2010/09/new-ruling-in-manorama-death-case/>




NCP moves court against Garo council suspension
IBNLive.com
... till date," RD Sangma, elected as the leader of NCP members of districtcouncil, said in a writ petition, which would be heard by the courttomorrow. ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/ncp-moves-court-against-garo-council-suspension/298613.html>




Govt revokes PSA of a minor
Rising Kashmir
Later, his parents approached High Court with a habeas corpus writ petitionthrough Advocate Mir Shafqat Hussain in August seeking quashing of hisdetention ...
<http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/govt-revokes-psa-of-a-minor-1185.aspx>




NRI Legal Services: Create a single window for all foreign ...
By Nidhi Singh
Madhya Pradesh Prisoners (Release on Probation) Act, 1954 and the Rulesmade thereunder - writ petition by life convict - plea in the writ petitionwas that his case had been recommended by the District Magistrate and theSuperintendent ...
<http://nrilegalservices.blogspot.com/2010/09/create-single-window-for-all-foreign.html>




Law-in-Perspective: Delay in Departmental appeals should also be ...
By Tarun Jain
The appeal is allowed; so also the writ petition – in the manner and tothe extent we have directed. The parties will bear their costs. Thedecisional guidelines herein given will, we dare say, so help dispose ofthe many writ petitions ...
<http://legalperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/09/delay-in-departmental-appeals-should.html>





Quota for poor kids in private schools mandatory: Sibal
Times of India
"We will not budge an inch from this mandatory provision in the Right toFree and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009, as we want to giveopportunity to all ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Quota-for-poor-kids-in-private-schools-mandatory-Sibal/articleshow/6510216.cms>





Case filed against RECL for violation of Explosives Act
Times of India
SP, Dholpur, Surendra Kumar said that the case has been registered atKotwali police station for violation of Explosives Act, 2008 and theinquiry has been ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Case-filed-against-RECL-for-violation-of-Explosives-Act/articleshow/6509271.cms>




'Khapp' justice
Times of India
HUBLI: Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) state president Marasandra Muniyappahas demanded a judicial inquiry into the Bendalgatti incident wherein awoman, ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Khapp-justice/articleshow/6508061.cms>





Stay off policy turf, PM Manmohan Singh tells Supreme Court
Daily News & Analysis
By Anil Sharma Place: New Delhi Agency: DNA Did the Supreme Courtoverstep its jurisdiction while ordering free distribution of food grainamong the ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_stay-off-policy-turf-pm-manmohan-singh-tells-supreme-court_1434155>





Indian man pleaded guilty in death of toddler Gurshan
IBNLive.com
Dhillon did not apply for bail today and was remanded in custody to appearat the Supreme Court on September 21. PTI NC.
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/indian-man-pleaded-guilty-in-death-of-toddler-gurshan/299663.html>





Constitution bench to hear plea against education law
Sify
The Supreme Court Monday referred to a five-judge constitution benchpetitions challenging the right to education law on the ground that itviolates ...
<http://sify.com/news/constitution-bench-to-hear-plea-against-education-law-news-education-kjgvageaded.html>




Akshardham case: Supreme Court stays death sentence of three ...
By Sakshi
New Delhi, Sep 6 : The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the death sentence ofthree accused in connection with the Akshardham temple attack case ofSeptember 24, 2002 in which 34 persons, including two National SecurityGuard (NSG) ...
<http://www.indiatalkies.com/2010/09/akshardham-case-supreme-court-stays-death-sentence-convicts.html>




Not against reservation for mentally challenged: GMADA
Indian Express
The GMADA filed an affidavit during the resumed hearing of a publicinterest litigation (PIL) filed by a resident of Punjab who had questioned— why not ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Not-against-reservation-for-mentally-challenged--GMADA/678312>




Karnataka high court directs govt to take anti-dengue measures
Daily News & Analysis
A division bench headed by chief justice JS Khehar disposed of the PILfiled by Chandrakala Manjunath, and directed the health department to giveaccess to ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-high-court-directs-govt-to-take-anti-dengue-measures_1434538>




A load of garbage is destroying us
Daily News & Analysis
Solid waste management rules were framed in 2000 after the Supreme Courtintervention due to PIL filed by a member of an NGO from Bangalore. ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/column_a-load-of-garbage-is-destroying-us_1434558>



IIPM Is A Fake University: AICTE , UGC Testify
Yentha - Helps you decide
The higher education authorities issued statements supporting a PublicInterest Litigation (PIL) that was up for hearing at the Delhi High Court....
<http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/1336>




Making guidelines for fair awarding of contracts for ambulance
MSN India
The bench was hearing a PIL filed by NGOs - Ambulance Acess FoundationIndia and Transparency in Contracts -- to direct state governments to gofor bidding ...
<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4350298>



Lecturer case: 'Kerala not for NIA probe'
Express Buzz
Meanwhile, in an affidavit filed in Kerala High Court on PIL the stategovernment made it clear that there was no need to refer the case to NIAsince the ...
<http://expressbuzz.com/states/kerala/lecturer-case-kerala-not-for-nia-probe/204445.html>





What is the use of a vacancy-ridden NCSC, SC asks Centre
Times of India
"What is the object of having such a commission if no members are there,"the Bench said during the hearing on a PIL filed by advocate RadhakantTripathi. ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/What-is-the-use-of-a-vacancy-ridden-NCSC-SC-asks-Centre/articleshow/6508211.cms>



SMIPL seeks time to attend meet
Times of India
A division bench comprising justices DG Karnik and FM Reis was hearing apublic interest litigation (PIL) filed by the River Princess Hatao Manch...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/SMIPL-seeks-time-to-attend-meet/articleshow/6509436.cms>





Sarpanch stir puts a spanner in NREGS work
Times of India
... brought to fore anomalies worth crores of rupees through a PIL in thehigh court which ultimately brought the entire audit process to astandstill. ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Sarpanch-stir-puts-a-spanner-in-NREGS-work/articleshow/6509264.cms>





CBI locates petitioner, produces before HC
MSN India
Ranchi, Sep 6 (PTI) The CBI today produced before the Jharkhand High Court,Durga Oraon, on whose PIL the court had ordered a probe into the alleged...
<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4350450>




MHA to go into verification issue of mobile connection:SC told
MSN India
The assurance by the Solicitor General came during the hearing of a PILseeking a direction for strictly following the verification of consumersbefore ...
<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4350069>



Jharkhand asked to give security to Koda scam petitioner
MSN India
Oraon had filed the PIL and sought a CBI probe in the assets of Koda andfive former ministers. The high court Aug 4 ordered a CBI probe againstKoda, ...
<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4349257>




Haryana Live - Haryana Amends Municipal Corporation Act to Save ...
It is to mention that, Haryana Government is facing a Public InterestLitigation (PIL) in High Court over its decision to create New MunicipalCorporations after merging more one Municipal body, which was itselfagainst the law ...
<http://hr.abclive.in/haryana_political_news/assembly/haryana_municipal_corporation_amendment_bill.html>





SC directs SEBI to reply to Padmini Tech petition
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed SEBI to reply to a petitionfiled by Padmini Technology and three of its directors, who were banned bythe ...
<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/indices/SC-directs-SEBI-to-reply-to-Padmini-Tech-petition/articleshow/6509755.cms>




SC stays criminal proceedings against Kalanithi Maran
Business Standard
PTI / New Delhi September 06, 2010, 21:14 IST The Supreme Court todaystayed the trial proceedings in a city-based court against industrialistand media ...
<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-stays-criminal-proceedings-against-kalanithi-maran/107862/on>



CJI nails paper lie on judicial infrastructure
Times of India
Since the Monitoring Committee under the Department of Justice was expectedto meet soon, the CJI said: "If the Department of Justice is going toforward us ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CJI-nails-paper-lie-on-judicial-infrastructure/articleshow/6507723.cms>





Student''s molestation; music teacher to be sentenced on Sep 8
IBNLive.com
Dissatisfied with the judgement, the convict teacher had filed the appealbefore the sessions court saying he was wrongly convicted by themagistrate. ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/students-molestation-music-teacher-to-be-sentenced-on-sep-8/298132.html>




Probe faulty: convicts
The Hindu
The Gujarat High Court had affirmed the Special POTA Court verdict. Ontheir plea that challenged the High Court verdict, the Supreme Court stayedthe death ...
<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article617685.ece>




Punjab prisoners can enjoy brief stay with wives
Oneindia
Ludhiana, Sep 7: Months after the Bombay High Court suggested to theMaharashtra government to consider the possibility of allowing theprisoners to have ...
<http://news.oneindia.in/2010/09/07/punjab-prisoners-can-enjoy-brief-stay-with-wives.html>





High Court upholds death sentence for woman's murder
The Hindu
BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Monday upheld the death sentence ona taxi driver for robbing and murdering a woman who boarded his vehicle togo ...
<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/07/stories/2010090759480100.htm>



Bharati surrenders before High Court
Mid-Day
Bharati Urs, daughter of erstwhile Karnataka Chief Minister D Devraj Urs,surrendered before the High Court yesterday, following a non-bailablewarrant ...
<http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/sep/070910-Bharati-D-Devraj-Chitralekha-murder-Bangalore.htm>




Court doubts Gujarat scheme on bar-coded ration cards
Sify
The Gujarat government's plan to introduce bar-coded ration cards receiveda setback of sorts after the high court Monday doubted the reliability ofthe ...
<http://sify.com/news/court-doubts-gujarat-scheme-on-bar-coded-ration-cards-news-national-kjhaandfcdi.html>



Lawyers start relay hunger strike
Times of India
On behalf of the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Jagdish Bhalla, thelawyers were invited for talks by Justice Ajay Rastogi last week. ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Lawyers-start-relay-hunger-strike/articleshow/6509267.cms>



Girl produced in court following mother''s habeas corpus plea
IBNLive.com
PTI 09:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 Mumbai, Sep 6 (PTI) Police today produced a22-year-old girl before the High Court, following a petition filed by hermother ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/girl-produced-in-court-following-mothers-habeas-corpus-plea/298361.html>



Kerala: Probing if PFI is linked to Lashkar
Indian Express
The state government on Monday informed the High Court that investigationsare on to check whether the Popular Front of India (PFI) has any links withthe ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Kerala--Probing-if-PFI-is-linked-to-Lashkar/678072>





Private firm not allowed to use 'Mother Dairy' brand name
Sify
The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea of a private company to usethe brand name 'Mother Dairy' for its milk products. The court passed thedirection ...
<http://sify.com/finance/private-firm-not-allowed-to-use-mother-dairy-brand-name-news-default-kjhbkdgbbia.html>





Gujarat High Court gets free hand in Ishrat Jahan case (Lead)
Gujarat High Court gets free hand in Ish...The apex court bench of JusticeB. Sudershann Redd...Ishrat Jahan, a college student from Mumbai, wasa...The SIT was directed by the high court Aug 12 to u...The apex courtbench frowned on ...
<http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a165067.html>




Supreme Court dismisses plea against PK Biju - Asianet Kerala ...
By editor
The Apex Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the election of CPMnominee from Alathur Lok Sabha constituency PK Biju.
<http://www.asianetindia.com/news/supreme-court-dismisses-plea-pk-biju_188821.html>





It's raining pesky daughters-in-law
Times of India
CHANDIGARH: It seems that the city is flooded with troublesomedaughters-in-laws. Within a day of its launch, the Chandigarh unit of AllIndia Mother-in-Law ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Its-raining-pesky-daughters-in-law/articleshow/6509662.cms>




Apex court upholds HC order, jawan's pension benefits, award go to mother
Indian Express
Later, Arbeshankar's mother, Sushila, moved the HC to get back the ShauryaChakra and pension benefits from Sadhna, stating that the latter had forged...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Apex-court-upholds-HC-order--jawan-s-pension-benefits--award-go-to-mother/678234>



HC allows CPM to challenge Alagiri
Times of India
CHENNAI: Holding that an election petition cannot cease to be relevant withthe death of a petitioner who challenged the election of a people's ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-allows-CPM-to-challenge-Alagiri/articleshow/6508878.cms>



SC orders transfer of 3 HC judges
Indian Express
Keeping in view the “public interest”, the Supreme Court has orderedtransfer of three Punjab and Haryana High Court judges. ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SC-orders-transfer-of-3-HC-judges/678277>




Bombay HC upholds RoFRs: Good news for India Inc?
Moneycontrol.com
The Ruias had one with Hutch. Mukesh Ambani used his to scotch AnilAmbani's deal with MTN and more recently ONGC has claimed the same right inthe ...
<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bombay-hc-upholds-rofrs-good-news-for-india-inc_483149.html>




Probe not up to the mark, HC tells cops
Indian Express
The Bombay High Court on Monday pulled up the police for not carrying outinvestigations as required in a case of a minor girl's alleged kidnapping....
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Probe-not-up-to-the-mark--HC-tells-cops/678200>




KPT: HC poser to Centre over leases
Indian Express
... and Kandla Port Trust (KPT) to file an affidavit stating why 37 illegalleases were allegedly renewed despite a HC order to auction thempost-valuation. ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/KPT--HC-poser-to-Centre-over-leases/678236>




7 years after Yunus' death, HC to hear final arguments
Times of India
MUMBAI: More than seven years after the custodial death of Sayed KhwajaYunus -accused in the December 2002 Ghatkopar bomb blast case -the Bombayhigh court ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/7-years-after-Yunus-death-HC-to-hear-final-arguments/articleshow/6509130.cms>




HC gives relief to Godrej, bars soap brand "Gandhi No 1
Economic Times
MUMBAI: Hearing a plaint filed by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, the BombayHigh Court has restrained Gandhi Soaps and Detergents Industries from ...
<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/cons-products/fmcg/HC-gives-relief-to-Godrej-bars-soap-brand-Gandhi-No-1/articleshow/6506561.cms>




Another bench of HC recuses to hear petition on Siri Fort
IBNLive.com
PTI 09:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 New Delhi, Sep 6 (PTI) A division bench of DelhiHigh Court today recused from hearing a PIL challenging DDA's closure ofSiri ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/another-bench-of-hc-recuses-to-hear-petition-on-siri-fort/298392.html>



DDS installed in HC
Times of India
ALLAHABAD: Chief justice of Allahabad high court FI Rebello, on Monday,inaugurated the digital display system (DDS) for the convenience of lawyersand ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/DDS-installed-in-HC/articleshow/6508778.cms>





HC quashes security firm's plea asking state to accept police gear
Hindustan Times
The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed three petitions filed by TechnoTrade Impex India Pvt Ltd, asking the state government to accept thedelivery of ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-quashes-security-firm-s-plea-asking-state-to-accept-police-gear/Article1-597021.aspx>



HC flays Guru Govind Singh IP University
Hindustan Times
PTI The Delhi High Court today flayed the Guru Govind Singh IndraprasthaUniversity (GGSIPU) for not conducting the entrance test for 2010 for a ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-flays-Guru-Govind-Singh-IP-University/Article1-596973.aspx>




Steps taken to extradite Gulshan Kumar killer, govt tells Bombay HC
Daily News & Analysis
Place: Mumbai Agency: PTI Steps have been taken to initiate extraditionproceedings against Abdul Rauf Merchant alias Rauf Raja, the killer ofaudio King ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_steps-taken-to-extradite-gulshan-kumar-killer-govt-tells-bombay-hc_1434330>





Cops assure HC to seek action against MP''s kin in rioting case
IBNLive.com
PTI 10:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 Mumbai, Sep 6 (PTI) Police today assured theBombay High Court that they would take action against a group of persons,...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/cops-assure-hc-to-seek-action-against-mps-kin-in-rioting-case/298564.html>



Karnataka HC pulls up Medical Education Minister
Express Buzz
BANGALORE: The High Court on Monday came down heavily on Medical EducationMinister Ramachandra Gowda regarding appointments of non-teaching staff toHassan ...
<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/karnataka-hc-pulls-up-medical-education-minister/204536.html>



Contempt: HC imposes cost of Rs 25000
Deccan Herald
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday imposed a cost of Rs 25000 each onfour persons for disobeying a lower court order. Fatima Bi had filed apetition ...
<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/94612/contempt-hc-imposes-cost-rs.html>



Man gets protection from son
Times of India
Justice SL Bhayana asked the SHO of Preet Vihar to ensure that no harmcomes to one Gurdial Singh who had moved HC seeking protection. ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Man-gets-protection-from-son/articleshow/6508905.cms>





M Govinda Rao: Bill on DTC - Baby Steps in Tax Reform
Business Standard
The Bill on the direct taxes code (DTC) placed in Parliament is very muchon expected lines. The wide-ranging proposals to broaden the base in thefirst ...
<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/m-govinda-rao-billdtc-baby-steps-in-tax-reform/407160/>





BJP dharna to demand approval for cow slaughter ban bill
Daily News & Analysis
BJP workers shouted slogans and raised placards while demanding that thebill which had been referred to President Pratibha Patil by the governorfor ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-dharna-to-demand-approval-for-cow-slaughter-ban-bill_1434333>




Dinakaran stresses on legal literacy
IBNLive.com
PTI 01:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 Gangtok, Sep 6 (PTI) The Chief Justice of theSikkim High Court Justice PD Dinakaran asserted that the legal literacy andlegal ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/dinakaran-stresses-on-legal-literacy/297625.html>




Election Commission flunks the openness test on EVMs
Daily News & Analysis
The Election Commission of India (EC) has claimed that their EVMs are “foolproof”, “perfect,” etc. But Hari Prasad and fellow-researchers put together a ...





Tribunal rejects plea of Major General on alleged biased ACR
MSN India
New Delhi, Sep 6 (PTI) The Armed Forces Tribunal today dismissed a plea of a Major General, who had alleged that he was assessed in a "biased" manner by his ...





Bharti, others move SC on AGR calculation
Business Standard
The operators -- Datacom Solutions, Bharti Hexacom, Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel -- challenged the orders of the sectoral tribunal TDSAT, which had said ...




Customs sold diamonds yrs ago, owners fight for them
Indian Express
A division Bench of Justice VC Daga and Justice RM Savant has referred an appeal by the Customs department to the tribunal with a direction to dispose of it ...