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Saturday, November 20, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 20.11.2010

VAT official's suicide: Cops add abetment charge

Indian Express

“Abetment to suicide charge under Section 306 of Indian Penal Code has
been added to the complaint registered on October 8. The original complaint
clearly ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/VAT-official-s-suicide--Cops-add-abetment-charge/713743/>



La Martiniere Principal to be tried for abetment to suicide

The Hindu

In addition, Mr. Chakravarthi has been charged under Section 324 of the
Indian Penal Code (related to voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons
or ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/20/stories/2010112059910100.htm>

Air Hostess Academy directors held for cheating students

Indian Express

... with other directors and office bearers under Section 406 ( punishment
for criminal breach of trust ), 420 (cheating) and 34 of the Indian Penal
Code. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Air-Hostess-Academy-directors-held-for-cheating-students/713754/>


Man accused in Vasco molestation case acquitted

Times of India

While acquitting the accused, charged under Section 354 (molestation) of
Indian Penal Code read with Section 8 (2) (sexual assault) of the Goa
Children's ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Man-accused-in-Vasco-molestation-case-acquitted/articleshow/6957319.cms>


Noise: City seeks hearing, 630 plaints in 3 months

Times of India

Any person disobeying this order can be arrested under Section 188
(disobeying am order of a public servant) of the Indian Penal Code. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Noise-City-seeks-hearing-630-plaints-in-3-months/articleshow/6957155.cms>


Abu Salem gets 4 years in fake passport case

Arab News

Announcing the quantum of sentence Chief Judicial Magistrate RJ Singh,
(CJM), pronounced two years' of imprisonment each under Indian Penal Code's
Section ...

<http://arabnews.com/world/article196340.ece>



Case against Salman Khan, Bigg Boss makers for vulgarity

NDTV.com

The case was filed in a court in Aligarh district under multiple sections
of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 293 (sale of obscene objects),
...

<http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100160614&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=television&nid=67434&pfrom=Movies

Jail inmate eyes world record with 24 certificates

Ahmedabad Mirror

He was arrested in August 2003 for sexual offences and charged under
different sections of the Indian Penal Code. The doctor was sentenced to
seven years in ...

<http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/article/3/201011202010112003320150431b66ec9/Jail-inmate-eyes-world-record-with-24-certificates.html>



Mamata special's track record under fire again

Daily News & Analysis

... “We have registered a case under section 420 (cheating) of the Indian
Penal Code (IPC) against the Kolkata-based Band Box company, which was
awarded the ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mamata-special-s-track-record-under-fire-again_1469257>

Vahanvati cannot speak on 2G in court: Swamy

The Hindu

“I did not appear for Mr. Raja. I appeared for the Department of Telecom
before TDSAT and once before the Delhi High Court,” Mr. Vahanvati said.

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article898919.ece>

Karnataka High Court upholds state ban on iron ore exports

Sify

Bangalore, Nov 19 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court Friday upheld the twin
orders of the state government banning export of iron ore and dismissed a
bunch of ...

<http://sify.com/finance/karnataka-high-court-upholds-state-ban-on-iron-ore-exports-news-default-klttEqfgibi.html>

'Kasab was told to hold as many hostages as possible'

Hindustan Times

This was disclosed on Friday by special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in
the Bombay High Court, which is hearing a reference for confirmation of
death ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Kasab-was-told-to-hold-as-many-hostages-as-possible/Article1-628660.aspx>

Police failed to trace missing minor girl: Govt tells High Court

Indian Express

The state government today told the Calcutta High Court that the police
have failed to trace Tahira Khatun, a minor girl who had gone missing a
year ago ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Police-failed-to-trace-missing-minor-girl--Govt-tells-High-Court/713746/>

Kendria Vidyalaya head appears in contempt case

Times of India

CHENNAI: The New Delhi-based commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
Avinesh Dikshit, appeared before the Madras high court in connection with a
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Kendria-Vidyalaya-head-appears-in-contempt-case/articleshow/6957048.cms>



Judge asked to file reply by December 9

The Hindu

Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court, who has been held guilty
by a parliamentary inquiry committee of “misconduct” tantamount to
“misbehaviour” ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article898956.ece>

Telcos mull legal option if govt cancels licences

Daily News & Analysis

“If there's a need to take legal action, the first stop for the telcos
would be TDSAT (Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal),”
another source ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_telcos-mull-legal-option-if-govt-cancels-licences_1469274>

NCW favours law to control television programmes

The Hindu

“Unless a law is enacted, shows like 'Bigg Boss' and 'Rakhi ka Insaf'
cannot be stopped,” NCW chairperson Girija Vyas told reporters here on
Friday. ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/20/stories/2010112059332000.htm>

Does India need a legal super-regulator?

Moneycontrol.com

This Diwali, the Law Ministry set off fireworks of a different kind in the
legal community! The draft Legal Practitioners Act proposes to set up a
Legal ...

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/management/does-india-needlegal-super-regulator_500328.html>

HC upset over state's failure to recognise courses

Hindustan Times

The Bombay High Court on Friday expressed displeasure over the state
government's apathy towards getting its post graduate medical courses
recognised by the ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-upset-over-state-s-failure-to-recognise-courses/Article1-628675.aspx>


Plea in HC against JVPD building 'irregularities'

Times of India

MUMBAI: A welfare group of Juhu Vile Parle Development (JVPD) scheme,
Gulmohar Area Society's Welfare Group, has moved the high court challenging
the ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Plea-in-HC-against-JVPD-building-irregularities/articleshow/6957275.cms>



After HC rap, govt distributes allotted flour to Antodaya families

Indian Express

The change in policy comes in the wake of a HC order questioning the
justification behind the deduction. Those in the Antyodaya category are
economically ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/After-HC-rap--govt-distributes-allotted-flour-to-Antodaya-families/713738/>



HC refuses to let off Jagan, Billy Rao in contempt case

Times of India

... of the TTD and the state government to order a CBI inquiry or a
judicial inquiry by a sitting judge of the HC or the Supreme Court into the
allegations. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-refuses-to-let-off-Jagan-Billy-Rao-in-contempt-case/articleshow/6957020.cms>


98 heavyweights yet to furnish property info: ADGP to HC

Indian Express

A total of 98 persons are yet to furnish information about property owned
by them, as demanded by Punjab Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/98-heavyweights-yet-to-furnish-property-info--ADGP-to-HC/713732/>


HC notice to Hindustan Insecticide

Business Standard

PTI / Kochi November 19, 2010, 19:45 IST Kerala High court today issued
notice to public sector Hindustan Insecticide (HIL) manufacturing
endosulphan on a ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/hc-notice-to-hindustan-insecticide/116574/on>



'Green Tax' challenged in HC

Times of India

NAGPUR: A city-based petitioner has challenged the constitutional validity
of the ordinance issued by the Maharashtra government that taxes the
citizens ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/-Green-Tax-challenged-in-HC/articleshow/6956536.cms>



HC fines Haryana Rs 1 lakh

Indian Express

Taking strong note of the "non-application of mind" by officers of the
Advocate General's Office of Haryana and various departments of the state,
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-fines-haryana-rs-1-lakh/713584/>

Delay in Fir cannot be grounds for acquittal: HC

Hindustan Times

Delay in lodging an FIR cannot be a ground for acquittal in a rape case,
the Delhi High Court has said. The court said this while dismissing an
appeal of a ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Delay-in-Fir-cannot-be-grounds-for-acquittal-HC/Article1-628605.aspx>

Encroached forest land to be probed

Deccan Chronicle

“All questions whether mining is legal or illegal, there is encroachment
of forests and the ban is required,” CJI ordered.

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/encroached-forest-land-be-probed-707>

Judge cannot be influenced in case involving ex-colleagues: SC

Economic Times

The apex court, however, asked the trial court to decide the case
expeditiously saying the scam involved violation of standards of judicial
behaviour ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Judge-cannot-be-influenced-in-case-involving-ex-colleagues-SC/articleshow/6957253.cms>

Kanishka perjury trial: Inderjit Singh Reyat apologises

Daily News & Analysis

The prosecution yesterday asked the court to award him 14 years in jail,
the maximum sentence, for telling lies under oath during the trial.

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kanishka-perjury-trial-inderjit-singh-reyat-apologises_1469225>

Provident Fund case to remain in Uttar Pradesh

Sify

The investigating agency wanted the trial transferred to Delhi on the
grounds that many of the accused judges were colleagues of the trial court
judge. ...

<http://sify.com/news/provident-fund-case-to-remain-in-uttar-pradesh-news-national-klttEqagjgb.html>

Builder tells court it was an act of god, but blames MCD

Times of India

NEW DELHI: A trial court on Friday remanded Amrit Singh, the owner of the
building that collapsed in Lalita Park on Monday, in police custody for two
days. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Builder-tells-court-it-was-an-act-of-god-but-blames-MCD/articleshow/6958094.cms>

Child rights commission takes up rehabilitation of orphans

Sify

'The commission was informed that the children would be presented before
the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Mayur Vihar. But after speaking to
Anna, ...

<http://sify.com/news/child-rights-commission-takes-up-rehabilitation-of-orphans-news-national-kltrkpfijfi.html>

HC upholds panchayat reservation ordinance

Deccan Herald

The Karnataka High Court on Friday upheld the ordinance issued by the state
government capping the reservation for backward classes in zilla and taluk
...

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/114380/hc-upholds-panchayat-reservation-ordinance.html>


Madras HC judge raises slogans on child abuse

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: Justice GM Akbar Ali of the Madras High Court raised slogans for a
cause. He did that to create the need for prevention of child labour and
...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/madras-hc-judge-raises-slogans-on-child-abuse/224524.html>



KV Sangathan Commissioner appears in HC in contempt case

MSN India

Chennai, Nov 19 (PTI) The Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Avinash Dikshit today appeared before the Madras High Court and tendered an
apology ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4598160>



Take prior permission on club m''gmnt changes: HC to state

MSN India

Kochi, Nov 19 (PTI) The Kerala High Court today directed the state
government to inform it of any proposed change in the management of the
Trivandrum Golf ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4597600>

Prasar Bharati CEO Lalli's wings clipped

Times of India

Sources said that despite the Delhi HC order, Lalli continued to take all
crucial decisions unilaterally and kept the PB Board in the dark. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Prasar-Bharati-CEO-Lallis-wings-clipped/articleshow/6957538.cms>

SIT for Ishrat case: State govt to issue notification in 2 days

Indian Express

Pillai had filed the petition against the government for not complying with
HC's earlier order of September 23. The court had ordered formation of the
SIT ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SIT-for-Ishrat-case--State-govt-to-issue-notification-in-2-days/713741>



'Cops sought revenge for court order'

Mumbai Mirror

A contempt of court petition in Bombay High Court alleges cops, pulled up
by none less than the HC itself for not acting after a hotel was ransacked
by ...

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/2010112020101120020227607307ae727/%E2%80%98Cops-sought-revenge-for-court-order%E2%80%99.html>

SC seeks info on strike by T-lawyers

Deccan Chronicle

The HC Registrar General was given three weeks time to submit the details
after his counsel Satish Galla said that only the RG would be in a better
position ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/sc-seeks-info-strike-t-lawyers-705>

HC seeks CBI reports on Ruchika Girhotra cases: LATEST HEADLINES ...

Punjab and Haryana High Court have asked the CBI to file investigation
report in all three cases related with Ruchika molestation case.

<http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/120226/LATEST%20HEADLINES/hc-seeks-cbi-reports-on-ruchika-girhotra-cases.html>

India to relax M&A norms, hasten watchdog approvals

Livemint

The minister added that provisions relating to prior approval of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI)— before any M&As above a certain
size in terms ...

<http://www.livemint.com/2010/11/19211223/India-to-relax-MampA-norms.html?atype=tp>



'Guzaarish' escapes ban in Bihar, Jharkhand

Indian Express

Competition watchdog CCI paved the way for exhibition of Aishwarya
Rai-Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Guzaarish' in the northern states of Bihar and
Jharkhand ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/guzaarish-escapes-ban-in-bihar-jharkhand/713403/>

Supreme Court Verdict in CCI v SAIL: Setting the Ground Rules for ...

Supreme Court Verdict in CCI v SAIL: Setting the Ground Rules for
Commission and the Appellate Tribunal. Parthsarathi Jha, Nov 17, 2010 ...

<https://www.competitionpolicyinternational.com/supreme-court-verdict-in-cci-v-sail-setting-the-ground-rules-for-commission-and-the-appellate-tribunal>

Probe how CM got flat meant for poor: PIL

Hindustan Times

Barely a week after Prithviraj Chavan took over as chief minister, a
Pune-based social activist moved the Bombay High Court seeking an inquiry
into the ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Probe-how-CM-got-flat-meant-for-poor-PIL/Article1-628664.aspx>


MLA Kang gets HC notice on PIL filed by rights council

Indian Express

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday issued notices to Manjinder
Singh Kang, MLA from Beas, on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by
World ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/MLA-Kang-gets-HC-notice-on-PIL-filed-by-rights-council/713704/>



Supreme Court dismisses PIL against EMRI

India Infoline.com

... Justice KS P Radhakrishnan and Justice Swatanter Kumar has disposed of
the public interest litigation (PIL) petition and observed that State
Governments ...

<http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Supreme-Court-dismisses-PIL-against-EMRI/4995890361>



Demolition fears return to haunt CG road shops

Daily News & Analysis

During the same hearing, the court also took up a PIL that had sought
contempt of court proceedings against the AMC for ignoring the court's
orders for 10 ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_demolition-fears-return-to-haunt-cg-road-shops_1468994>

BMC gets 4 weeks to reply to societies' plea

Hindustan Times

A division bench of chief justice Mohit Shah and justice SJ Kathawala has
given the municipal corporation four weeks to reply on the PIL. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/BMC-gets-4-weeks-to-reply-to-societies-plea/Article1-628666.aspx>



Jethwa Murder: Cops in Mumbai for Accused's Custody

Outlook

He is accused of firing at Jethwa, who had filed PIL against illegal mining
activities near the Gir forest, outside the Gujarat High Court on July 20
in ...

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?701812>

Court refuses to interfere in Ahmedabad demolition drive

Calcutta Tube

The drive was launched on the court's order in a public interest litigation
(PIL), which alleged that most of the complexes violated the fire-safety,
...

<http://calcuttatube.com/court-refuses-to-interfere-in-ahmedabad-demolition-drive/131488/>

PM files affidavit in SC, says Swamy's letters duly considered

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday filed an affidavit in
the SC in connection with the 2G Spectrum case. The affidavit has been
filed ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/PM-files-affidavit-in-SC-says-Swamys-letters-duly-considered/articleshow/6959243.cms>

SC orders inspection of six mines near Bellary forests

Indian Express

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa in New Delhi on Friday. As he
remained defiant, a BJP meeting continued till late at night. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SC-orders-inspection-of-six-mines-near-Bellary-forests/713602>

SC overturns two of its own death sentence verdicts

Sify

New Delhi: In an unusual, the Supreme Court today set aside two of its own
judgments and commuted to life imprisonment the death penalty awarded to
Remdeo ...

<http://sify.com/news/sc-overturns-two-of-its-own-death-sentence-verdicts-news-national-kltv4cdhfhi.html>

SC issues notices to Rcomm, TTSL on microwave spectrum royalty

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to Reliance
Communications, Tata Teleservices and the lobby group of CDMA operations,
AUPSI, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/SC-issues-notices-to-Rcomm-TTSL-on-microwave-spectrum-royalty/articleshow/6955764.cms>

SC has delivered according to the times'

Express Buzz

Justice Rajendra Babu also said though the SC was apolitical body, it is
not altogether free from politics. The executive appoints the judges to the
Supreme ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/%E2%80%98sc-has-delivered-according-to-the-times/224580.html>

SC sets aside HC ruling against PepsiCo in pesticide case

fnbnews.com

... everywhere in the world and diligently follows all statutory and
regulatory requirements. The SC verdict is a reaffirmation of this
commitment of ours.”

<http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=28717&sectionid=1>

Managements free to fix hours of work, rules Supreme Court

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said that courts must exercise restraint and
refrain from interfering with functions of the managements that involve ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Managements-free-to-fix-hours-of-work-rules-Supreme-Court/articleshow/6956465.cms>

SC proved courts' power to fight corruption: Krishna Iyer

Sify

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Corruption in India is above even god and the
Supreme Court has proved that courts continue to support people's fight
against it, ...

<http://sify.com/news/sc-proved-courts-power-to-fight-corruption-krishna-iyer-news-national-kluk4hffhib.html>

Karnataka high court to proceed with Nithyananda case

Daily News & Analysis

By Team DNA | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA The Supreme Court on Friday
directed the high court of Karnataka to proceed with the hearing of the
case ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-high-court-to-proceed-with-nithyananda-case_1469361>

Writ filed to cut para 14(f) in Prez order

Deccan Chronicle

19: A writ petition was filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday
seeking a direction to suspend the operation of para-14[f] of the
Presidential ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/writ-filed-cut-para-14f-prez-order-704>



HC seeks govt reply on Kanchi encounter

Times of India

Justice K Suguna, before whom a writ petition filed by advocate P
Pugalenthi on behalf of the victim's mother Bhamavathi came up for
admission, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-seeks-govt-reply-on-Kanchi-encounter/articleshow/6957119.cms>

Dandavate's son says HC officials sought bribe

Times of India

MUMBAI: Disgusted with corruption, the nation is looking to the judiciary
as a saviour. But the latter, too, has to set its house in order as the
experience ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Dandavates-son-says-HC-officials-sought-bribe/articleshow/6957195.cms>

High court judge withdraws from MLAs case

Times of India

... Haryana MLAs and slammed them for their apparent attempt to influence
the judiciary, saying the legislators do not know how to behave with the
court. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/High-court-judge-withdraws-from-MLAs-case/articleshow/6957106.cms>

25 year-old Court Martial revoked

Hindustan Times

PTI Setting aside a 25-year-old Court Martial order of an Army officer, the
Armed Forces Tribunal in Kochi has directed the Union Government and the
Army ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/25-year-old-Court-Martial-revoked/Article1-628365.aspx>



Slum census

Calcutta Telegraph

The Armed Forces Tribunal has directed the Centre to clear the arrears
within six months. Bulandshahar (PTI): Poachers have allegedly killed two
Gangetic ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1101120/jsp/nation/story_13199755.jsp>

How to bust those cartels

MSN India

In the ads, the ministry advised the truckers to approach the MRTP
Commission with evidence against collusive behaviour. In India, the main
legislation to ...

<http://news.in.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4594765>

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