Lokayukta wants governor to take criminal action
Times of India
... the Lokayukta said he recommended prosecution of the CM and ministers
in accordance with various laws - Prevention of Corruption Act, Indian
Penal Code, Forest Act and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)
Act. A copy of the report was ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Lokayukta-wants-governor-to-take-criminal-action/articleshow/9390565.cms
Driver gets 2-year jail for fatal accident
Indian Express
Gurjit has been held guilty on charges of rash and negligent driving under
Sections 279 and 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). As per the
prosecution, Marwaha was on her way to office on her Kinetic. When she
approached the Sector 43 roundabout, ...
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/City-Briefs/823478/
Lokpal Bill a threat to democracy says Tewari
Daily News & Analysis
Moreover, we have had a plethora of laws in the Indian Penal Code; one
additional law won't change things,” he said. “To stop corruption, we
need a set of measures, not an independent measure like a lokpal. Lokpal
will create tyranny of the unelected,” ...
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lokpal-bill-a-threat-to-democracy_1570037
Second wife can also sue husband for bigamy, says SC
Hindustan Times
The Supreme Court has ruled that a woman with whom second marriage is
performed is also entitled to drag the man to court under section 494 of
the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which makes bigamy a criminal offence,
punishable with a jail term of maximum ...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Second-wife-can-also-sue-husband-for-bigamy-says-SC/Article1-726367.aspx
Sampath murder: Court slams CBI
IBNLive.com
KOCHI: The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court on Wednesday asked whether
the hands of the CBI team probing the custodial death of Sampath were tied.
Judge B Kemal Pasha orally observed that the submission in the affidavit by
the CBI created such a ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sampath-murder-court-slams-cbi/170914-60-122.html
Police approach sessions court for dying declaration
Times of India
PANAJI: Panaji police have filed an application before the district
sessions court to provide a copy of crime branch constable Chandru Gawas'
dying declaration. The application was filed after the JMFC rejected the
police request as the special ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Police-approach-sessions-court-for-dying-declaration/articleshow/9388922.cms
Teesta breather
Calcutta Telegraph
Ahmedabad, July 27: Rights activist Teesta Setalvad, who faces allegations
of levelling false charges against some Gujarat riots accused, today got a
breather when a sessions court reserved its order till August 2 on her
anticipatory bail plea. ...
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110728/jsp/frontpage/story_14300330.jsp
Court seeks police officers' version on lawyer's detention
Indian Express
The Bombay High Court has directed four police personnel, including an
assistant commissioner of police, to file affidavits in response to a writ
petition that they had illegally detained a lawyer practising in the Pune
district court. ...
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/court-seeks-police-officers-version-on-lawyers-detention/823503/
Relief to Vilasrao as court dismisses petition against him
The Hindu
“I had filed a writ petition with two prayers: that the fine amount of
Rs. 10 lakhs be recovered from Mr. Deshmukh and that he be inducted as a
co-accused along with the Sananda family,” Ketan Tirodkar told The Hindu.
But the Division Bench of Justices ...
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2300114.ece
Contempt plea planned against MSPL
Deccan Herald
The Samiti had approached the High Court (writ petition 5713/2009) against
leasing out of the tank to the mining company. The Court, on April 11, 2011
passed an order prohibiting any activity including construction of
buildings in the tank, ...
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/179604/contempt-plea-planned-against-mspl.html
Law secy passes buck to chief minister's office
Times of India
Rodrigues said that in a writ petition in the high court of Bombay at Goa,
where the state and corporation of city of Panaji were also parties, the AG
had chosen to appear and represented a private party, which resulted in
alleged misconduct. ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Law-secy-passes-buck-to-chief-ministers-office/articleshow/9388896.cms
Ambedkar lesson for JNU & DU in court
Calcutta Telegraph
New Delhi, July 27: The country would not have had a BR Ambedkar and its
“brilliant Constitution” if he was denied college admission over low
marks, the Supreme Court said today, criticising JNU and Delhi University
for failing to fill OBC quotas. ...
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110728/jsp/nation/story_14300115.jsp
Reservation is a hard reality, general category should understand it: SC
Times of India
PTI Jul 27, 2011, 08.41PM IST NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today said
reservation in educational institutions and jobs for the backward class is
hard reality and students of general category should understand it. "We
know what students (of general ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Reservation-is-a-hard-reality-general-category-should-understand-it-SC/articleshow/9386089.cms
SC rejects Narmada Bachao Andolan demand to give land to landless labourers
Indlaw.com
A bench comprising Justices JM Panchal, Deepak Verma and BS Chauhan in
their judgement noted that the demand of the appellant was neither
contemplated by the Madhya Pradesh government, nor it was compatible with
the relief and rehabilitation scheme. ...
http://www.indlawnews.com/newsdisplay.aspx?df32e069-ec39-4807-b715-3a5e15ed209a
Hina defends 26/11 trial delay, says Pak legal process slow like India
India Today
Pakistan has a judicial process similar to India because of which there has
been slow progress in trial on 26/11 Mumbai attacks back in her country,
said its Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday. Khar, on her
first visit to India as the ...
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/pakistan-judicial-process-slow-hina-rabbani-khar/1/146295.html
Proxy PIL invites High Court's Ire
Law et al. News
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday imposed a cost of Rs 75000 on a real
estate consultant for filing a “Private Interest Litigation” in the
guise of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Petitioner SK Chatterjee, a
real estate consultant has claimed that ...
http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=4428
HC orders CBI probe into CMO murders, sets 3-month deadline
Times of India
The public interest litigation (PIL) seeking CBI probe into alleged scam in
the implementation of NRHM in entire state will be taken up on Thursday.
The decision on the two murders and NRHM scam in Lucknow came on the PIL
seeking CBI probe into the two ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HC-orders-CBI-probe-into-CMO-murders-sets-3-month-deadline/articleshow/9383226.cms
Censor kills creative freedom?
Times of India
Following the Allahabad High Court's issuing of notices on the Public
Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on the so-called 'controversial'
song DK Bose... from the runaway hit Delhi Belly, filmgoers and members of
the general public are once again ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Censor-kills-creative-freedom/articleshow/9382886.cms
Additional district judges empowered to decide NDPS cases
Indian Express
... Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The development
took place during the resumed hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL)
arising out of a suo motu notice taken by the High Court on a letter
written by a lower court judge. ...
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Additional-district-judges-empowered-to-decide-NDPS-cases/823395/
Autos overcharge, so why not GPS as in radio cabs: HC
Indian Express
While dismissing a PIL challenging the legal validity of the transport
department's notification in this regard, a division bench of Chief Justice
Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna also held that the court would
entertain such a plea only when an ...
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/autos-overcharge-so-why-not-gps-as-in-radio-cabs-hc/823427/
Orissa HC notice to govt on use of Mahanadi water
Orissadiary.com
Cuttack: The Odisha High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the state
government asking it to file counters within two weeks on a PIL filed by
the Mahanadi Bachao Andolan (MBA) in May this year seeking judicial
intervention against diversion of Mahanadi ...
http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=28130
Derogatory Word to be Removed from caste Certificates
Daijiworld.com
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was
hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) stating that the revenue
department of the Delhi government used the word 'Valmiki' till 2010, but
then replaced it with the term ...
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=109821
Game over for comfort
Hindustan Times
We have filed a PIL in the HC, seeking removal of the urinals from the
entry to Jungpura A," said Monu Chaddha, Jungpura RWA president. The
waterless urinals built by the civic agency have been vandalised and
residents can't use them due to lack of ...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Game-over-for-comfort/Article1-726349.aspx
Adarsh society bank accounts will remain frozen: High court
Daily News & Analysis
Meanwhile, the same bench, while hearing a PIL filed by social worker
Pravin Wategaonkar seeking to invoke Prevention of Money Laundering Act
(PMLA) in Adarsh Society case, directed CBI to file a fresh status report
by August 2. ...
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_adarsh-society-bank-accounts-will-remain-frozen-high-court_1570098
“Delhi Belly” – Union raises issues of maintainability
Law et al. News
The said Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by Dr. Ajay Seth
of Jabalpur alleging that the language and scenes shown in the film are
highly obscene and shouldn't be shown in cinema halls, and that therefore,
the movie should be banned in ...
http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=4427
Sex workers up by 50 per cent in Indian cities: Study
India Today
The Centre asked the court to reconsider nomination of NGO Darbar Mahila
Samanwaya Committee to the committee, as it had filed a PIL in the high
court challenging certain provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention)
Act.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/sex-workers-up-by-50-per-cent-in-metros-in-india-study/1/146250.html
Fixed tenure hiring policy may breed graft, says HC
Ahmedabad Newsline
Ahmedabad The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday refused to accept contention
of the state government to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
challenging its policy to recruit young people on fixed salary for five
years, as a service matter. ...
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/fixed-tenure-hiring-policy-may-breed-graft-says-hc/823495/
OBC admissions case referred to CJI for posting before another Bench
The Hindu
Justices RV Raveendran and AK Patnaik made the request to the CJI after
senior counsel PP Rao, appearing for an intervener, suggested that the case
be heard by a Bench which includes Justice Dalveer Bhandari, who, in his
judgment in the OBC quota case, ...
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2300060.ece
Calcutta High Court judge refuses to hear plea of Tata Motors' challenge
gulfnews.com
By Archisman Dinda, Correspondent Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court judge,
Justice Soumitra Pal refused to hear plea of the Tata Motors' challenge on
the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act any further on Tuesday
citing personal reasons. ...
http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/calcutta-high-court-judge-refuses-to-hear-plea-of-tata-motors-challenge-1.843712
High Court frees detained Sri Lankan
IBNLive.com
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered a Sri Lankan called
Joseph Canute Sripalan Peeris, who was detained at the city airport for
figuring in the Interpol’s wanted list a month ago, be set free
after it deemed his detention as an ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/high-court-frees--detained--sri-lankan/170880-60-120.html
FM channels ecstatic after Mumbai court verdict
IBNLive.com
Mumbai: Private radio channels have got a respite after the Bombay High
Court ruled that they don't have to pay separate royalty to composers and
lyricists for broadcasting their songs, but the musicians are unhappy. The
high court ruled that the ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/fm-channels-ecstatic-after-mumbai-court-verdict/170785-45-75.html
High Court puts on hold out-of-turn promotions of top MCD officials
Indian Express
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said four Deputy Commissioners (DC) of
the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may still be in service in
violation of the law. It was referring to the appointment of the officials,
who were elevated after allegedly ...
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/High-Court-puts-on-hold-out-of-turn-promotions-of-top-MCD-officials/823406/
HC stays Baalu's eviction from T Nagar office
Times of India
CHENNAI: TR Baalu, Lok Sabha member from Sriperumbudur, can retain his
office at T Nagar for two more weeks, with the Madras HC staying the
eviction notice issued by Chennai Corporation. Justice V Dhanapalan asked
authorities to file their counter ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-stays-Baalus-eviction-from-T-Nagar-office/articleshow/9391418.cms
HC quashes two cases against Sun Pictures COO Saxena
Times of India
CHENNAI: The Madras high court has quashed two cases that were filed
against Sun Pictures COO Hans Raj Saxena as both petitioners withdrew their
complaints. Passing orders on the matter on Wednesday, Justice T
Sudanthiram said, "In both the cases, ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-quashes-two-cases-against-Sun-Pictures-COO-Saxena/articleshow/9391283.cms
Jagan case: HC refuses to reveal contents of CBI report
Business Standard
The Andhra Pradesh High Court today rejected the request for sharing the
contents of the preliminary report submitted by the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) while allowing time for the counsel of Kadapa MP YS
Jagan Mohan Reddy and other ...
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/jagan-case-hc-refuses-to-reveal-contentscbi-report/444063/
HC reinstates University Hindi department HoD
IBNLive.com
HYDERBAD: Justice G Chandriah of the AP High Court on Wednesday suspended
the order of Andhra University which removed the head of the Hindi
department. The judge made the interim order while admitting a writ
petition filed by Dr. Seeta Lakshmi who was ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-reinstates-university-hindi-department-hod/170972-60-121.html
Released inmates don't return: HC
Times of India
MUMBAI: After the state informed the Bombay high court that it was unable
to trace the fellow prisoners of an inmate who died in the Thane Central
prison in 1966 allegedly due to torture, the HC said that prisoners do not
return once they are released. ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Released-inmates-dont-return-HC/articleshow/9390056.cms
Onus on citizens to ensure cleanliness: HC
Times of India
MUMBAI: Citizens should be responsible while disposing of garbage and must
avoid littering on the streets, the Bombay high court stated on Wednesday
even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed that it has
restored the clean-up drive ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Onus-on-citizens-to-ensure-cleanliness-HC/articleshow/9390005.cms
Badalpur villagers challenge land acquisition in HC
Times of India
ALLAHABAD: About 50 villagers of Badalpur filed a writ petition in the
Allahabad High Court on Wednesday challenging the notification for
acquisition of their land by the Greater Noida Authority and the state
government. Badalpur is the native village ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Badalpur-villagers-challenge-land-acquisition-in-HC/articleshow/9387119.cms
Rohtang Tunnel labourers' deaths: HC seeks report
Indian Express
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Border Roads
Organisation Manali — a Central government agency executing the
prestigious Rohtang Tunnel project — Kullu deputy commissioner and
private construction M/s Garg & Garg ...
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Rohtang-Tunnel-labourers--deaths--HC-seeks-report/823325/
Remove temple if built without permission, HC tells civic body
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court has ordered the civic body to demolish an
allegedly illegal religious construction in Vejalpur area by September 1,
if the trustee of the temple and the residential society situated beside
fails to establish that it ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Remove-temple-if-built-without-permission-HC-tells-civic-body/articleshow/9388907.cms
Delhi HC directs Railways to introduce bio-toilets, rehabilitate scavengers
Indlaw.com
27.7.2011 (UNI) The Delhi High Court today directed the Indian Railways to
introduce bio-toilets in the trains and rehabilitate thousands of
scavengers engaged for doing the menial job. A bench comprising Chief
Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjive ...
http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?a821724c-06fd-48bc-848e-54107fb77fc8
Prove marriage to victim: Bombay HC to rape accused
Times of India
MUMBAI: "Show us your marriage certificate," was the Bombay High Court's
one-line directive to an aspiring actor who had been accused of rape by his
26-year-old model girlfriend. Twenty-four-year-old Dipesh Pareek's lawyer
told the court that the rape ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Prove-marriage-to-victim-Bombay-HC-to-rape-accused/articleshow/9389374.cms
HC asks prison to serve non-veg food
Hindustan Times
The Bombay high court on Wednesday asked prison administrations in the
state to provide inmates with non-vegetarian food at least twice a week. A
division bench of justice Ranjana Desai and justice RV More expressed shock
when they were told that ...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-asks-prison-to-serve-non-veg-food/Article1-726410.aspx
HC reserves order on bail plea of 3 accused in CWG scam
Hindustan Times
PTI The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the
anticipatory bail pleas of three promoters of private companies who are
evading arrest in CWG scam. Anil Kumar Madan and Purushottam Dev Arya, the
two promoters of Faridabad-based Gem ...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-reserves-order-on-bail-plea-of-3-accused-in-CWG-scam/Article1-726267.aspx
Circulate expert report on abandoned mines in state: HC to govt
Times of India
NAGPUR: Taking serious cognizance of the illegal mining that continues
unabated in the state, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court on Monday
directed the Maharashtra government to circulate a report prepared by an
expert slamming the concerned ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Circulate-expert-report-on-abandoned-mines-in-state-HC-to-govt/articleshow/9374303.cms
Preserving Ravi Varma''s paintings: HC criticises govt
IBNLive.com
PTI 07:07 PM,Jul 27,2011 Kochi, Jul 27 (PTI) Kerala High Court today
observed that preserving the paintings of renowned Kerala artist Raja Ravi
Varma deserves the attention of the Union government at the "highest
level." The observation was made by a ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/preserving-ravi-varmas-paintings-hc-criticises-govt/767198.html
HC to issue fresh chargesheet against Jayarajan
IBNLive.com
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday decided to issue a fresh
chargesheet to MV Jayarajan, against whom the court had initiated contempt
of court proceedings. The court decided to issue a fresh chargesheet after
the court-appointed prosecutor S ...
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-to-issue-fresh-chargesheet-against-jayarajan/170989-60-116.html
Delhi HC upholds right to education to a child is paramount
Indlaw.com
27.7.2011 (UNI) In a third incidence in a row of violation of Right to
Education to a girl child the Delhi High Court today directed the Delhi
Government to admit a girl who is being denied admission to schools because
she has come to the capital from ...
http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?d7c1515f-70d9-4f46-9256-653de453ca0b
Sugar mills Vs UP govt: SC stays HC order till Aug 5
Moneycontrol.com
Published on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 20:14 Source : PTI The Supreme Court
today stayed till August 5 the Allahabad High Court order in the dispute
between leading sugar producers, including Bajaj Hindusthan , Balrampur
Chini , and the UP government on ...
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/sugar-mills-vs-up-govt-sc-stays-hc-order-till-aug-5_569875.html
SC upholds lifer for five TD men
Deccan Chronicle
The top court found nothing wrong in the judgements of the trial court and
the AP High Court in convicting Gusu Ramachandra Reddy, his two brothers
— Jayarami Reddy and Jayaranga Reddy — and Rameshwar Reddy and Rajgopal
Reddy, son of Ramachandra ...
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/sc-upholds-lifer-five-td-men-477
CIC fines CBI official 5000 for delay in providing info on Ambanis
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has slapped Rs 5000
fine on a CBI official for delay in providing information. The CBI failed
to disclose why it had not named the Ambani brothers in its chargesheet in
the call re-routing case. ...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CIC-fines-CBI-official-5000-for-delay-in-providing-info-on-Ambanis/articleshow/9390045.cms
UPSC has to disclose marks, rules CIC
The Central Information Commission(CIC),recently, directed Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts civil service exam all over
India, ...
http://www.rtitoday.com/detailarticle.php?articleid=730
Reliance-Bharti AXA deal gets CCI approval
Livemint
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday cleared the bid by
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to acquire Bharti group's stake in Bharti AXA
life and general insurance companies, its first order on mergers and
acquisitions (M&As) since it ...
http://www.livemint.com/2011/07/27223656/RelianceBharti-AXA-deal-gets.html?atype=tp
About Me
- Kamal Kumar Pandey (Adv. Supreme Court of India)
- Lawyer Practising at Supreme Court of India. Court Experience: Criminal, Civil & PIL (related to Property, Tax, Custom & Duties, MVAC, insurance, I.P.R., Copyrights & Trademarks, Partnerships, Labour Disputes, etc.) Socio-Legal: Child Rights, Mid Day Meal Programme, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, Women Rights, Against Female Foeticide, P.R.Is, Bonded Labour, Child labour, Child marriage, Domestic violence, Legal Literacy, HIV/AIDS, etc. Worked for Legal Aid/Advise/Awareness/Training/Empowerment/Interventions/Training & Sensitisation.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
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LEGAL NEWS 25.07.2011
Neeraj Grover murder: Jerome's hearing adjourned
indiablooms
While Maria was charged under Indian Penal Code Section 201, Jerome has
been convicted for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section
304 (Part 1) and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Maria and Jerome were
first accused of murdering Neeraj ...
<http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/newsDetails250711p.php>
Land grab: Arumugam to be grilled
indiablooms
The DMK leader has been facing charges under sections 147, 148, 447, 386,
109 read with 506 (ii) and 467 of Indian Penal Code and 3 (1) of Tamil Nadu
Public Properties Damages Act, 1994 , media reports said. Ganesan had filed
a complaint against ...
<http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/newsDetails250711c.php>
CBI registers cases against Baba Ramdev aide
The Hindu
While one case has been registered under Section 420 (cheating) and 120-B
(criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code for procuring the fake
degree, the other was for violation of Section 12 of the Indian Passport
Act (knowingly furnishing false ...
<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2290609.ece>
Court Summons Kidney Scam Kingpin From Jaipur
Daijiworld.com
The ED said: "The accused were involved in an illegal racket of kidney
transplantation which is punishable under Indian Penal Code, the
Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 and committed offences under the
Prevention of Money Laundering Act." The ...
<http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=109469>
Duo gets seven years RI for forcing minor into flesh trade
Apart from provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) (PITA) Act, 1956,
the court also charged the accused under various provisions of the Indian
Penal Code, including procreation from a minor girl, selling and buying
minor for purpose of ...
District & Session Court inaugurated at Bargarh
Law et al. News
A new district and sessions court has been established at Bargarh district
in Orissa Saturday. Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court V. Gopala Gouda
along with Justice MM Das and Justice BP Das of the High Court inaugurated
the new district court. ...
<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=4399>
2 years on, state still to implement scheme
Though the legal provision mandates the legal aid services authority to
decide such recommendation within two months of its receipt from the court,
six months have passed since the sessions court recommended the case. An
official of the authority ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/2-years-on-state-still-to-implement-scheme/Article1-725239.aspx>
Rohinton Nariman replaces Gopal Subramanium as SG
Bar & Bench
Nariman has been appearing in various constitutional and corporate matters
in both Supreme Court and various High Courts. One of the recent important
cases that Nariman handled was the gas sharing dispute between Mukesh
Ambani-led RIL and Anil ...
<http://www.barandbench.com/brief/2/1621/rohinton-nariman-replaces-gopal-subramanium-as-sg>
Kiranjit case: Pardon decision still pending
Times of
BARNALA: Even after five months of Supreme Court bench referring back to
case of pardon to three activists. All the three were sentenced for
murdering Dalip Singh, the relative ...
'Right to life cannot be given or taken' says Dr. Gopal Subramaniam
Daily News & Analysis
The ace lawyer was talking about the Aruna Shanbaug case in which a two
judge bench of the Supreme Court allowed for the 'passive euthanasia' which
allows for withdrawal of life support to patients in permanently vegetative
state (PVS). ...
Rakesh Bhatnagar: Justice must be seen to be done
Daily News & Analysis
There's an age-old adage that justice should not only be done but it should
seem to have been done as well. The word 'seem' is innocent. It's
intentional as there's a strong belief that justice isn't possible for all
the persons who are parties to a ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/column_rakesh-bhatnagar-justice-must-be-seen-to-be-done_1569119>
CJI blames faulty pricing policy
Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia on Sunday blamed the faulty pricing
policy for illegal mining in the country days after Karnataka lokayuta
Santosh Hedge found Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa being a
beneficiary of illegal mining. ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/CJI-blames-faulty-pricing-policy/Article1-725163.aspx>
Tax law taxing, says Chief Justice
IBNLive.com
provisions that often intimidate people, said Chief Justice of Kerala J
Chelameswar. He was speaking after inaugurating the function organised to
mark the culmination of the year-long ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tax-law-taxing-says-chief-justice/170013-60-122.html>
SC clears denotification of GIB sanctuary
Times of
The SC decision came on Friday. However, MK Rao, chief conservator of
forest ( CCF)) for Pune wildlife circle, said, "The detailed order is
awaited but we've heard that the SC has allowed our prayer. The committee
on rationalization of boundaries of ...
SC has ordered for a fair investigation into cash-for-votes scam: Khurshid
DailyIndia.com
Singh Yadav's allegation of wrongly framing his former colleague Amar Singh
in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid on
Sunday said the Supreme Court has ...
<http://www.dailyindia.com/show/452593.php>
Over 1600 SC/ST atrocities cases pending
IBNLive.com
Sarvajana Satta, an affiliate of Lok Satta party representing weaker
sections, complained to the SC/ST Commission to resolve the pending cases.
In a representation to the SC/ST Commission here on Saturday, a delegation
of Sarvajana Satta comprising ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/over-1600-scst-atrocities-cases-pending/169920-60-114.html>
Tribal bodies warn govt on job quota
Times of
Urging the government to continue with The Assam SC/ST ( Reservation of
Vacancies in Services and Post)) Act 1978, the joint meet appealed to the
state government to ensure equal participation of people from reserved
categories while appointing ...
Tribunal favours discom's appeal, tariffs may rise
The latest judgement by an electricity tribunal has favoured the BSES
discoms' appeal, seeking higher power purchase costs. The two-year-long
battle had been fought at the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (ATE)
between DERC and BSES over the issue of ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Tribunal-favours-discom-s-appeal-tariffs-may-rise/Article1-725191.aspx>
Ministry to maintain its stance on
Livemint
The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) will not change its view that Loop
Telecom Ltd did not violate the Companies Act when it replies to an enquiry
by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), two ministry officials said.
The ministry will submit ...
<http://www.livemint.com/2011/07/24225806/Ministry-to-maintain-its-stanc.html?atype=tp>
Section 633 Cos Act Judiciary Limiting Its Scope
Moneycontrol.com
Such are the rigours of the Companies Act and other acts that it is said
that every officer of a company starts his day as a potential criminal.
From compulsory audits to the requirements of a public issue, these
procedures stifle entrepreneurship in a ...
Pay hike for
Indian Express
They say nothing conclusive has emerged from the numerous meetings held
between judiciary members, officials of the Finance department and IT
department to implement the pay hike for the 400 judges in the Capital. The
committee had recommended at least ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Pay-hike-for-Delhi-judges-stuck-in-govt--red-tape-/821754/>
Independent environment regulator soon, says PM
Business Standard
Acknowledging the “enduring wisdom of the judiciary” for
“environmental jurisprudence”, the PM said the judiciary enforced laws
passed by a farsighted legislature to ensure that the concerns of depleting
natural resources were neither diluted ...
<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/independent-environment-regulator-soon-says-pm/443785/>
Ex-post facto approval biggest problem in land acquisition: Chief justice
Daily News & Analysis
"The most acute problem over the years the Supreme court has faced is that
the plans, the buildings, the projects come up and suddenly at the end a
PIL comes and we are required to decide ex-post facto approval." "This is
the biggest problem the which ...
Surcharge lands DTC in legal soup
The court ruled: "The PIL says that DTC has introduced surcharge on travel
from
DTC, which is responsible for imposition of the surcharge, shall file an
affidavit to the effect that ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Surcharge-lands-DTC-in-legal-soup/Article1-725138.aspx>
Post-Noida, CJI says such cases difficult to decide
Indian Express
On another current issue, that related to mining, the CJI said for this
sector at least, the proposed environmental regulator, NEAMA, must also be
empowered to decide on pricing. He said mining plans were routinely flouted
at the state level.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Post-Noida--CJI-says-such-cases-difficult-to-decide/821831/>
CJI raises concern over flouting of mining rules
Zee News
India SH Kapadia on Sunday suggested that there should be a price
regulatory mechanism for mineral exports as several private companies in
the states were flouting norms and ...
<http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/cji-raises-concern-over-flouting-of-mining-rules_721850.html>
Reasons why the Lokpal Bill may go for a six
Daily News & Analysis
By G Sampath | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA More than four decades after the
Lokpal Bill was first introduced in parliament, the UPA government has
promised to bring it back during the monsoon session. But it may not see
the lightof the day and will ...
<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_reasons-why-the-lokpal-bill-may-go-for-a-six_1569103>
NAC, Govt differ over Food Bill
Business Standard
Differences between the National Advisory Council (NAC) and the government
have come out in the open over the Food Security Bill, which was approved
by a Group of Ministers this month. While Jean Dreze, who had earlier quit
the working group on food ...
<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/nac-govt-differ-over-food-bill/443792/>
Skeleton case: Former minister's aide arrested
Times of
The CID has also sought clearance from the government to oppose the
crucial DNA report in the case is expected soon. CID officers arrested Rana
the moment he stepped in his home in ...
Shetty in legal trouble
PTI A Delhi-based stuntman has accused Suniel Shetty of not paying him
nearly Rs 1 crore, and dragged him to the Delhi High Court, which has
summoned the 49-year-old actor to appear before it on October 19. Chauhan
accused the actor of not paying for ...
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Shetty-in-legal-trouble/Article1-725023.aspx>
APIIC-Emaar deal: More officials quizzed
IBNLive.com
Following the High Court order for a probe into the tainted deal, CBI began
questioning all persons associated with the deal. Parthasarathi is a
relative of a former advisor to the state government. Sources in the CBI
said that APIIC chief general ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/apiicemaar-deal-more-officials-quizzed/169927-60-114.html>
Victory of grit and courage
IBNLive.com
She had approached a lower court in 1998 and the court temporarily stayed
aerial spraying of endosulfan in Cashew plantations. In 2000, the High
Court of Kerala upheld the order of the lower court and permanently stopped
endosulfan spraying. ...
<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/victory-of-grit-and-courage/169994-60-122.html>
More purposeful to avoid delay in initiating judges' appointment, hopes ...
Times of
of writ petitions involving the issue of increase in the number of judges
in
appointment of judges, ...
Court raps cops who took favours from men they were investigating
Mumbai Mirror
The Bombay High Court pulled up two officers of Bandra police station for
deliberate inaction in a case of assault and intimidation, after it emerged
that they had taken personal favours from the accused who are trustees of
Commission urges medical consent for teens
RTE.ie
The Commission also said where any person under 18 years refuses
life-sustaining treatment, an application to the High Court would be
required to decide on the validity of such a refusal. It says mature
minors, those under 16, should not be presumed ...
<http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0725/health.html>
'Consider lower court lawyers for higher judicial posts''
IBNLive.com
PTI | 01:07 PM,Jul 24,2011 Kannur (Ker), Jul 24 (PTI) Capable lawyers
practising in subordinate courts should also be considered for selection as
High Court judges and denial of such an opportunity is "discrimination and
a violation of equal justice ...
Baina victims yet to benefit from scheme
Times of
However, commercially exploited women are yet to receive any benefits from
the rehabilitation scheme introduced six and a half years ago, it has been
revealed at the high court of
which works with ...
Residents' consent to be taken as a whole, says HC
Indian Express
The Bombay High Court, in a recent order, ruled that the consent of
residents of properties amalgamated for composite redevelopment should be
taken into account as a whole. “The island city of
congested areas where it is desirable ...
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/residents-consent-to-be-taken-as-a-whole-says-hc/821703/>
HC cancels land allotted to Nashik housing society
A week after being slammed by the Bombay high court, the state government
has cancelled the allotment of a 16000 sq m plot at Deolali in Nashik
district to a housing society of senior bureaucrats and some defence
officials. ...
HC restrains transfer of two ashram shala outside Vidarbha
IBNLive.com
PTI | 12:07 PM,Jul 24,2011 Nagpur, Jul 24 (PTI) A High Court bench here
restrained the State Government from transfering two ashram shala
(residential school for tribals) in Yavatmal district from the Vidarbha
region to other regions in Maharashtra. ...
Fake
IBNLive.com
PTI | 10:07 PM,Jul 24,2011 Patna, Jul 24 (PTI) The police have registered a
case against unknown persons for creating a fake website of the Patna High
Court and cheating people by taking money for providing jobs there, a
police official said today. ...
HC wants to know steps on sugar, oil
Financial Express
The High Court (HC) has sought to know what measures have been taken to
control hoarding of sugar and check the price of edible oil. A bench of
justices Govinda Chandra Tagore and AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Sunday asked
four government officials to be ...
<http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=143960&date=2011-07-25>
GMR invested Rs 55 cr in Jagan cos: CBI
Times of
The HC has given two weeks' time to the CBI to submit a preliminary report
on whether a case can be made out of the allegations in both the issues.
Lakshminarayana said they will submit their report to the HC in a sealed
cover. ...
Director of sister co convicted for issuing dishonoured cheque
Business Standard
The trial court and the Punjab & Haryana high court accepted this plea. The
payee appealed to the Supreme Court. It convicted the director and set
aside the high court judgment. The Supreme Court stated that the companies
were sister concerns and ...
Rs1.25cr relief for accident victim in coma
Times of
Maintaining that "possession and preservation of one's body is the first
and most valuable of all human rights", MACT presiding judge Kanwal Jeet
Arora has directed Oriental Insurance, with which the offending vehicle was
insured, to pay the amount to ...
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