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Thursday, October 7, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 06.10.2010

SC seeks Chief Secretaries response on rackets in States/UTs

IBNLive.com

"We feel that the beneficiary of the judgement may be hand in glove with
the officials in the government department who deal with files and files
are ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/sc-seeks-chief-secretaries-response-on-rackets-in-statesuts/380643.html>

Accused get jail for murder attempt

Times of India

BIJAPUR: In a fast track judgement, the court has sentenced two persons
accused of murder attempt to three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 500
each. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Accused-get-jail-for-murder-attempt/articleshow/6693539.cms>

There is no prima facie case'

Financial Express
SC has quashed the Calcutta HC judgement that refused central sales tax
exemption to Indure Ltd, which had imported MS Pipes for NTPC's Farakka
super ...

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/--There-is-no-prima-facie-case--/693026/>

Priyadarshini Mattoo case: Supreme Court commutes death sentence to life

NDTV.com

New Delhi: In the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, the Supreme Court has commuted
the death sentence to life for Santosh Singh, the man accused of murdering
the ...

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/priyadarshini-mattoo-case-supreme-court-commutes-death-sentence-to-life-57340?trendingnow>

Trial courts cautioned on domestic violence cases

Sify

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Under the domestic violence law, a trial court
cannot issue orders against those relatives of a married woman who have not
been in a ...

<http://sify.com/news/trial-courts-cautioned-on-domestic-violence-cases-news-national-kkft4fjfged.html>

Salem's trial for murder: Apex court clears way for verdict

Sify

While the apex court was seized of the matter it directed the TADA court to
proceed with the trial but restrained it from pronouncing the verdict till
it ...

<http://sify.com/news/salem-s-trial-for-murder-apex-court-clears-way-for-verdict-news-national-kkfu4dgieae.html>

Govt Directed to Reconsider Pension for WW II Veterans

Outlook

The country's World War II veterans have something to cheer about in their
twilight years with the Armed Forces Tribunal quashing a Defence Ministry
order ...

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?695999>

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS: Tribunal quashes court martial ...

By 007 news

The Armed Forces Tribunal has quashed the orders of a former Army chief and
the dismissal of a soldier, who was tried twice by a Summary Court Martial
(SCM) for an offence. Signalman Sunil Kumar was dismissed by an SCM first
in March ...

<http://employeesnews.blogspot.com/2010/10/tribunal-quashes-court-martial-in-case.html>

Now, Katta Jr faces cheque bounce case in HC

Times of India

Bangalore: Katta Jagadish, son of IT-BT minister Katta Subramanya Naidu,
has more trouble on hand -- a criminal appeal relating to a cheque bounce
case is ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Now-Katta-Jr-faces-cheque-bounce-case-in-HC/articleshow/6694408.cms>

Hailing cabs ordeal even for HC judges

Times of India

Taxi drivers who were hoping for a sympathetic ear from the Bombay HC on
Tuesday were instead given an earful as the judges expressed their
displeasure over ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Hailing-cabs-ordeal-even-for-HC-judges/articleshow/6695718.cms>


MCD gets HC nod to remove ads from Metro sites

Times of India

The nod from HC came after DMRC told the court that it had no objection to
removal of commercial ads. Earlier, HC had stayed MCD's move to remove the
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/MCD-gets-HC-nod-to-remove-ads-from-Metro-sites/articleshow/6695582.cms>

HC throws out KIADB officer's plea

Times of India

BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal
petition filed by Chikkabettaiah, a former Special Land Acquisition Officer
with the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-throws-out-KIADB-officers-plea/articleshow/6694410.cms>

HC backs curbs on TN school fees

Times of India

CHENNAI: Private schools in Tamil Nadu cannot collect fee in excess of what
was fixed by a government-appointed committee in the current academic year,
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-backs-curbs-on-TN-school-fees/articleshow/6695164.cms>



Gulberg: HC asks Zakia to depose after Oct 22

Indian Express

The HC passed an order in this regard while acting on a petition demanding
appointment of a Court Commission to record Zakia's statement. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gulberg--HC-asks-Zakia-to-depose-after-Oct-22/693219/>



Plea to HC against land acquisition

Times of India

KOLKATA: Exactly a couple of years after Tata Motors decided to move out of
Singur, a section of landlosers from West Midnapore have filed a petition
in the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Plea-to-HC-against-land-acquisition/articleshow/6694905.cms>



HC asks Registrar General to issue circular against misuse of National Emblem

Indian Express

A Division Bench headed by the Chief Justice Jaynarayan Patel directed the
Registrar General of the Calcutta High Court to issue a circular to stop
the ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-asks-Registrar-General-to-issue-circular-against-misuse-of-National-Emblem/693284/>



HC relief for MBBS student

Times of India

MUMBAI: The Bombay High court has come to the aid of a first year MBBS
student from Nair hospital who had been declared as having failed in the
examinations ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-relief-for-MBBS-student/articleshow/6695395.cms>



HC rejects bail plea of 3 accused

Times of India

HC has also dismissed the bail of her son, who is brother-in-law of the
deceased and a co-accused in the FIR. Dismissing their bail application,
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/HC-rejects-bail-plea-of-3-accused/articleshow/6694575.cms>



Following HC observation, govt asks officers to ensure strong defence in courts

Indian Express

In view of the recent observation of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that
land acquisition cases are not being properly handled in subordinate courts
by ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Following-HC-observation--govt-asks-officers-to-ensure-strong-defence-in-courts/693121/>

HC declares SEC's rejection of AIMS rights, bonus offer illegal

Financial Express Bangladesh

The High Court (HC) has declared illegal the securities regulator's
decision to reject the rights and bonus offers of AIMS First Mutual Fund.
...

<http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=113888&date=2010-10-06>

Award for Keshu challenged in HC

Express Buzz

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Director of Film
Festivals, 57th National Film Awards, to produce the minutes of the
regional jury ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/award-for-keshu-challenged-in-hc/212713.html>



HC rejects Cadila plea for exclusive use of 'sugar free' tag

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has turned down the plea of drug firm
Cadila healthcare seeking to restrain Diat Foods from using the 'sugar
free' tag for ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/HC-rejects-Cadila-plea-for-exclusive-use-of-sugar-free-tag/articleshow/6691358.cms>



Government submits affidavit in HC on Puri temple security

Economic Times

CUTTACK (Orissa): The Orissa government has told the High Court that the
report of a judicial probe into the stampede at Puri Jagannath Temple
during the ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Government-submits-affidavit-in-HC-on-Puri-temple-security/articleshow/6689976.cms>



HC orders fresh autopsy on official's

Times of India

MADURAI: The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Monday ordered the
police to exhume the body of civil supplies officer who died in Tuticorin
last ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-orders-fresh-autopsy-on-officials/articleshow/6686453.cms>



Ensure students don't block seats in private med colleges: HC to state

Hindustan Times

The Bombay High Court, on Tuesday, asked the state government what it
proposed to do to ensure seats in private medical colleges were not blocked
in the ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ensure-students-don-t-block-seats-in-private-med-colleges-HC-to-state/Article1-608940.aspx>



HC directs cops to protect advocate commissioners

Deccan Chronicle

Oct. 5: The Madras high court has directed the DGP to instruct all police
officers to provide sufficient protection to the advocate commissioners
whenever ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/hc-directs-cops-protect-advocate-commissioners-182>



HC demands report on docs busy in private practice

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court comprising Justice
Pradeep Kant and Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has directed state government to
inquire and ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-demands-report-on-docs-busy-in-private-practice/articleshow/6694587.cms>

Activist judges can thwart corrupt cops: HC

Hindustan Times

“The HC considers that a judicial officer apart from being a Judge is
also a human being and citizen of this country. While discharging
functions, a Judge ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Activist-judges-can-thwart-corrupt-cops-HC/Article1-608915.aspx>



HC surprised at state's deadline for riot relief probe

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court was surprised at the time limit set by
the state government to conduct a departmental inquiry against employees
allegedly ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/HC-surprised-at-states-deadline-for-riot-relief-probe/articleshow/6686272.cms>

Natwar plea for papers is a delaying tactic: Supreme Court

The Hindu

Mr. Singh and Jagat had filed the special leave petitions (SLP) against a
Delhi High Court judgment rejecting their plea. Writing the judgment,
Justice ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/article815106.ece>

Hearing in Ayodhya demolition case deferred

Times of India

The matter could not be taken up by the Special CBI court as the
notification for nomination of the judge is yet to be issued by the
Allahabad high court, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Hearing-in-Ayodhya-demolition-case-deferred/articleshow/6694603.cms>

Why shouldn't 'woh' get alimony?

Mumbai Mirror

Practising High Court and divorce lawyer Taubon Irani argues, “Such laws
might encourage a lot of wrongs. It will actually lead to more litigations.
...

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/2010100620101006020238967404edb87/Why-shouldn%E2%80%99t-%E2%80%98woh%E2%80%99-get-alimony.html>

KPT, civic bodies responsible for cleaning Ganga after immersion: High Court

Indian Express

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed that the guideline framed by
the West Bengal Pollution Control Board(WBPCB) will have to be followed for
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/KPT--civic-bodies-responsible-for-cleaning-Ganga-after-immersion--High-Court/693282/>


High Court seeks info on lawyers with taint

Times of India

LUCKNOW: In a move that is likely to rein-in rowdy lawyers, a double bench
of the Allahabad high court (Lucknow Bench) on Monday issued directives to
the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/High-Court-seeks-info-on-lawyers-with-taint/articleshow/6694598.cms>

Draft bill for judges scrutiny okayed

Deccan Herald

In the apex court, the committee will consist of a retired CJI and two SC
judges and at the high courts, it will consist of a retired CJ and two high
court ...

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/102286/draft-bill-judges-scrutiny-okayed.html>

Sealink connectors don''t have environmental clearance: PIL

IBNLive.com

PTI | 01:10 PM,Oct 05,2010 Mumbai, Oct 5 (PTI) A PIL has been filed in the
Bombay High Court alleging that the over-land part of the Bandra-Worli
sea-link ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/sealink-connectors-dont-have-environmental-clearance-pil/379297.html>



Bangalore's garbage management to be outsourced

Times of India

The villagers of Bingipura have filed a PIL against BBMP to prevent the
garbage dumping yard coming into their vicinity. Bingipura is one of the
villages ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Bangalores-garbage-management-to-be-outsourced/articleshow/6694338.cms>


Commuters, motormen fight over fan at Churchgate

Hindustan Times

The high court has directed the state government to file a reply to a PIL
challenging the construction of a 'running home for motormen' by the
Western ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Commuters-motormen-fight-over-fan-at-Churchgate/Article1-608926.aspx>

No sterilised hand gloves for Central railway porters yet

Daily News & Analysis

Activist Samir Zaveri had filed a second PIL in the matter. Dr Sarosh Mehta
had filed a writ petition in 2001 saying that the death toll in rail
accidents ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-sterilised-hand-gloves-for-central-railway-porters-yet_1448282>



Hearing on Nagaland job reservation policy

Assam Tribune

KOHIMA, Oct 5 – The Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has filed a
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Gauhati High Court against the
State ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct0610/oth07>



Thane top cop defends home minister's OSD

Hindustan Times

Yadav had filed affidavit in reply to a PIL filed by Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) spokesperson Madhav Bhandari, alleging that Mhase and few other
government ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Thane-top-cop-defends-home-minister-s-OSD/Article1-608929.aspx>

Dummy writers' case: Kapadia, doc get bail

Times of India

Moreover, a PIL was filed by a Congressman, Manish Doshi, demanding a
thorough probe in the case. On basis of this litigation, the high court
directed a ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Dummy-writers-case-Kapadia-doc-get-bail/articleshow/6686269.cms>

Farmers, Mundra SEZ reach amicable settlement

Times of India

They had filed a PIL in the Gujarat High Court claiming that the government
cannot hand over the gaucher land to the company without their consent. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Farmers-Mundra-SEZ-reach-amicable-settlement/articleshow/6686260.cms>

Stiff fines in new excise Act

Times of India

The most important change that the Act brings in is that the fine for
consumption of liquor in public places will go up to Rs 5000 from the
present Rs 200. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Stiff-fines-in-new-excise-Act/articleshow/6694554.cms>

Jaipur girl seeks Rs 25 lakh for lost eye

NDTV.com

Choudhary, who lost the ability to see from her left eye after being
reportedly beaten by her class teacher, has filed a writ petition in the
Rajasthan high ...

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/jaipur-girl-seeks-rs-25-lakh-for-lost-eye-57236>

HC directs National Film Award Committee to produce minutes

IBNLive.com

Justice Antony Dominic directed the committee to produce the minutes in the
court while hearing a writ petition by M Abdul Majeed and Dhirubhai Chavan,
...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-directs-national-film-award-committee-to-produce-minutes/380481.html>

Govt may move SC over RoC chief's appointment

Business Standard

“The ministry has got legal opinion that it should file a writ in the
Supreme Court against the interim order,” a ministry official said. ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/govt-may-move-sc-over-roc-chief%5Cs-appointment/410386/>

SC/ST panel notices to Pathan, Parasher

Times of India

NAGPUR: The SC/ST Commission of Maharashtra has issued notices to former
Nagpur University vice-chancellor SN Pathan and pro-VC GS Parasher on a
plea by ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/SC/ST-panel-notices-to-Pathan-Parasher/articleshow/6696233.cms>

B'luru BPO staffer's murder: Cab driver convicted

MyNews.in

... Guddali convicted Shiva Kumar of all the three charges under Section
366 (kidnap), Section 376 (rape) and Section 302 (murder) of the Indian
Penal Code. ...

<http://www.mynews.in/News/bluru_bpo_staffers_murder_cab_driver_convicted_N97168.html>

NHRC gives new panel four months to identify 'mass-cremated bodies'

Chandigarh Newsline

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has given four months to the new committee formed to make one final effort to identify the remaining ...

NHRC asks govt to file report on Deganga violence

Kolkata Newsline

The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) asked the Bengal government to file a report on the

violence that took place on September 7, at Deganga within a ...

CHILD TRAFFICKING AND CHILD ABUSE HAS TO COME TO AN END.: Supreme ...

By Fakru Ahmed Bashu

"The Centre is releasing funds as per the suggestions of NHRC to state governments and union territories for carrying out a survey but no state has carried out the survey," a bench comprising chief justice SH Kapadia and justices KS ...

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