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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

LEGAL NEWS 31.05.2011

Pune rural police to get tough with dhabas, hotels

Daily News & Analysis

Concerned at the spurt in fatal road accidents, the former superintendent
(Pune rural) Pratap Dighavkar told DNA, “We have decided to file cases
under 304 (A) (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860,
against those owners of dhabas, ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-rural-police-to-get-tough-with-dhabas-hotels_1549476>

12 child labourers rescued from Daryaganj

Times of India

Some of the rescued children said they were brought to the city by their
relatives with the promise of a better life. "All the culprits will be
booked under the Juvenile Justice Act, Child Labour Act, Bonded Labour Act
and Indian Penal Code," said ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/12-child-labourers-rescued-from-Daryaganj/articleshow/8652562.cms>

31 held from Andheri bar for obscenity

Hindustan Times
The accused were then handed over to the Andheri police station where they
were arrested under section 294 (obscene acts and songs) of the Indian
Penal Code. The police are on the lookout for the owner of the bar
identified as one Sushila Shetty, 75, ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/31-held-from-Andheri-bar-for-obscenity/Article1-703905.aspx>


Mahanand gets first murder conviction

Herald Publications

The accused was booked under section 364 (kidnapping or abduction in order
to murder), 302 (murder), 392 (robbery) and 201 (destruction of evidence)
of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution led by Sarojini Sardinha examined
21 witnesses including the ...

<http://oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Mahanand-gets-first-murder-conviction/48649.html>

Death row convict meets brother, friend

Calcutta Telegraph

Guwahati/Jorhat, May 30: Death row convict Mahendra Nath Das's family has
decided to move Dispur with an appeal to keep his execution in abeyance as
they plan to file a writ petition before Supreme Court to commute his death
sentence to life term on ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110531/jsp/northeast/story_14051505.jsp>

OCs challenge extension of quota for BCs

Deccan Chronicle

May 30: A writ petition was filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court on
Monday by the OC Sankshema Sangham challenging the decision of the state
government in extending the tenure of reservation to Backward Classes in
service and educational institutions ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/ocs-challenge-extension-quota-bcs-383>

Further setback for Maya

Daily Pioneer

Acting on a writ petition filed by Bindal and some farmers against the
Government's notification over the acquisition of 170 hectares of land, a
division bench of Justices Sunil Ambawani and KN Pandey quashed the
acquisition. ...

<http://www.dailypioneer.com/342419/Further-setback-for-Maya.html>

I am not a sympathiser or opposer of Naxals: Binayak Sen

The Hindu

The writ of the government no longer works with them.” He said that
contrary to the Chhattisgarh government's claim in the Supreme Court that
the Salwa Judum had ceased to exist, it still continued its operations. He
said that after seeing the ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/31/stories/2011053163681000.htm>

Semester row: SC rejects DU petition of

Deccan Chronicle

By SS NEGI The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the petition of Delhi
University
teachers against introduction of semester system and said only

the President, who is the Chancellor of the University, could take
appropriate decision on the issue. ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/semester-row-sc-rejects-du-petition-teachers-405>

Court notice to gutka-makers for using plastic pouches

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to gutka manufacturers on an
application alleging that even after the ban order restraining them from
using plastic material in package sachets they were flouting the law and
were still using plastic pouches. ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2063348.ece>

Judge refuses to hear bail plea

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: The principal district judge of the Panchmahal court has refused
to hear the bail plea filed by Ismail Yusuf Chunga, an accused in the
Godhra carnage case. He was arrested by the Supreme Court-appointed SIT in
March after the judgment was ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Judge-refuses-to-hear-bail-plea/articleshow/8657370.cms>

Supreme Court grants bail to Piyush Guha convicted…

By Rituparna Chatterjee

Supreme Court grants bail to Piyush Guha, convicted in sedition case along
with Binayak Sen. Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Google Bookmarks ·
Yahoo! Buzz · email · RSS.

<http://realtime.ibnlive.in.com/supreme-court-grants-bail-to-piyush-guha-convicted/6074.html>

Glucose case dragging on for 37 years

Times of India

The then ADJ LK Rathi had had gone through more than 20 kilograms of file
before dictating the judgement. The two stay orders granted by the high
court in 1985 were observed by the additional district and sessions judge,
when he was about to dictate ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Glucose-case-dragging-on-for-37-years/articleshow/8650478.cms>

2 docs issued summons for violating PCPNDT Act

Times of India

PUNE: The criminal court on Monday issued summons to two doctors in the
city for violating provisions of the PCPNDT (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal
Diagnostic Techniques) Act 1994. During routine inspection of the
sonography centres belonging to the two ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/2-docs-issued-summons-for-violating-PCPNDT-Act/articleshow/8653548.cms>

New Act to ensure rents at market rates

Times of India

The housing ministry has prepared the Model Residential Tenancy Act, 2011
that is intended to replace archaic rent control legislations that capped
rentals, resulting in landlords getting a pittance for properties in prime
localities in metros. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/New-Act-to-ensure-rents-at-market-rates/articleshow/8654479.cms>


Right to Education Act 2009 doomed to failure- Why?

Orissadiary.com

By Chitta Behera The Right to Education Act, properly speaking Right of
Children to Fee and Compulsory Education 2009 is doomed to failure, not
because some eminent educationists like Dr.Anil Sadgopal predicted so since
its inception, ...

<http://www.orissadiary.com/ShowOriyaColumn.asp?id=26993>

Assam Police Act fraud on people: Ex-DGP

Deccan Chronicle

By MANOJ ANAND In what has left the Assam government red faced, former
Assam director-general of police Prakash Singh has described the Assam
Police Act, 2007, as a fraud on the people of the state. Addressing a
seminar on police accountability and ...

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/east/assam-police-act-fraud-people-ex-dgp-406>

Govt opposes inclusion of PM, judiciary in Lokpal ambit

Daily News & Analysis

Government representatives opposed the inclusion of the PM, higher
judiciary, lower level bureaucrats and acts of MPs inside Parliament under
the Lokpal ambit. Ironically, the government's version of the bill prepared
in January 2011 had brought the PM ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-opposes-inclusion-of-pm-judiciary-in-lokpal-ambit_1549438>

School accused of throwing out 29 HIV+ve students

Times of India

The court also ordered notice to health and educational departments on the
PIL filed by K Radhakrishnan of Chengalpet. In his petition, Radhakrishnan
said he got information during September last year from an orphanage in
Cheyyur taluk that 29 children ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/School-accused-of-throwing-out-29-HIVve-students/articleshow/8654550.cms>


Civic body to issue birth & death certificates in 3 days

Times of India

Raffling RMC feathers further, councillor of ward number 3 Arvinder Singh
Deol had also filed a PIL in Jharkhand high court recently, highlighting
inefficiency of the corporation in collecting revenue and taxes. "If the
applications are made within ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Civic-body-to-issue-birth-death-certificates-in-3-days/articleshow/8653549.cms>

SC allows CBI to probe ex-CJI

India Today

The Supreme Court has permitted the CBI to take "necessary action" on
complaints against former Chief Justice of India (CJI) KG Balakrishnan. ...

<http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/supreme-court-permits-cbi-to-probe-ex-chief-justice-of-india/1/139872.html>


Minutes of the meeting of Lokpal Bill panel

IBNLive.com

... gauged from the fact that Justice Sen Gupta was raided and arrested
soon after he retired because after retirement, permission of CJI was not
required. ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/minutes-of-the-meeting-of-lokpal-bill-panel/155493-53.html>

Verdict reserved on Kanimozhi's bail plea

The Hindu

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved verdict on the bail
petitions of DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and promoter and director
of Kalaignar TV, Sharad Kumar, accused and remanded in judicial custody in
the 2G spectrum case. ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/31/stories/2011053163971400.htm>

SC directs Bhatta Paraul villagers to Allahabad High court

Indlaw.com

A vacation bench comprising Justices GS Singhvi and CK Prasad told the
petitioners that Allahabad High Court is already seized of the matter and,
therefore, they should also go to the High Court. The High Court has
already issued notices to the Centre ...

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?38bdd633-29cc-498c-bc3e-fccaac43cce1>

Contempt charges against CPM Leader

IBNLive.com

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday ordered a chargesheet to be issued
against CPM state committee member MV Jayarajan in a contempt of court
case. A Division Bench comprising Justice AK Basheer and Justice PQ Barkath
Ali also directed Jayarajan to ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/contempt-charges-against-cpm-leader/155621-60-116.html>

Bar association polls: status quo ordered on EVMs

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Election Committee of the
Supreme Court Bar Association to maintain status quo in respect of the
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the May 11 election of
office-bearers for 2011-12. ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2063345.ece>



Private port plans run into rough weather

Times of India

BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa High Court on Monday prohibited the state
government from signing fresh MoUs or concession agreements for private
ports along the coast without its permission. The court order came during
hearing of a petition by Biswajit ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Private-port-plans-run-into-rough-weather/articleshow/8653057.cms>

SC dismisses Chiru's estranged son-in-law's bail plea

Deccan Herald

Bharadwaj's runaway-marriage with Chiru's younger daughter Srija had hit
the headlines in 2007 after the couple appeared before the Delhi High Court
and sought police protection for marrying against the wishes of the star's
family. ...

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/165131/sc-rejects-bail-plea-chiranjeevis.html>

Ram moves high court against Company Law Board stay order

Livemint

The Hindu's editor-in-chief N. Ram moved the Madras high court last week
against a Company Law Board (CLB) ruling which stipulated that key
resolutions approved by directors on the news organization's board on 20
May can't be implemented. ...

<http://www.livemint.com/2011/05/30235919/Ram-moves-high-court-against-C.html?atype=tp>

HC relief for man who 'tampered' with passport

Times of India

Hingorani told the court that Pandey did not want his wife to come to know
about his visit." The court was told that investigation is complete and
trial is yet to commence. The HC has now directed the magistrate's court to
complete the trial in six ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-relief-for-man-who-tampered-with-passport/articleshow/8654537.cms>

HC vacates earlier order on training of shiksha mitras

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: A special appeal bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday
vacated an order, whereby the policy of the state government to undergo
teachers training of graduate shiksha mitra was stayed. The order was
passed by a bench consisting of ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-vacates-earlier-order-on-training-of-shiksha-mitras/articleshow/8655439.cms>

HC stays decision to cancel Arun Kumars PhD

IBNLive.com

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday stayed an order of Kerala University
which invalidated IHRD Director VA Arun Kumar's registration for PhD. Chief
Justice J Chelameswar and Justice Antony Dominic passed the order on a
petition filed by Arun Kumar, ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-stays-decision-to-cancel--arun-kumars-phd/155563-60-122.html>


HC asks Comed-K to stick to old matrix

Times of India

BANGALORE: In a big embarrassment to the state government, the Karnataka
High Court directed that counselling be held for PG courses in private
colleges, as per the April 8 seat matrix issued by Comed-K. Now, the 42%
seats, 17% of which are Karnataka ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-asks-Comed-K-to-stick-to-old-matrix/articleshow/8654254.cms>

Remove encroachments right away, says HC

Times of India

On Monday a few RWA associations of Lajpat Nagar also approached HC saying
they faced regular traffic problems from the car accessory dealers who have
set up shop on arterial roads. The high court issued notice on their plea
and sought a response from ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Remove-encroachments-right-away-says-HC/articleshow/8652574.cms>


NSE files writ petition in Delhi HC, seeks dissent note on CCI order

Economic Times

MUMBAI: The National Stock Exchange on Monday filed a writ petition in the
Delhi High Court seeking details of the dissent note in the order passed by
the Competition Commission of India (CCI) that accused it of abusing its
position. ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/market-news/nse-files-writ-petition-in-delhi-hc-seeks-dissent-note-on-cci-order/articleshow/8655377.cms>

HC appoints observer for Pareek college elections

Times of India

JAIPUR : The Rajasthan High Court on Monday appointed former President of
Rajasthan High Court Bar Association RB Mathur as an observer for the
elections of the mangement committee of SSG Pareek PG College and allied
institutions in the state capital. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/HC-appoints-observer-for-Pareek-college-elections/articleshow/8654691.cms>


Delhi HC asks IP varsity to take over medical college

IndiaEduNews.net

New Delhi: The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has been
asked by the Delhi High Court to explore the feasibility of taking over the
Army Medical College. The high court had been upset with the medical
college after the institute had ...

<http://www.indiaedunews.net/Delhi/Delhi_HC_asks_IP_varsity_to_take_over_medical_college_14145>

HC verdict leaves shooters in the lurch

Hindustan Times

On a petition filed by People for Animals, the HC had in 2002 quashed the
July 13, 1962 notification exempting air guns, air rifles, air pistols from
the requirement of licence. PFA had argued that these arms were used for
killing or maiming animals ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-verdict-leaves-shooters-in-the-lurch/Article1-703844.aspx>


Delhi HC directs ICAI to put Satyam scam on fast track

Moneycontrol.com

The Delhi High Court has allowed proceedings by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) against two Satyam auditors, reports CNBC-TV18.
Furthermore, ICAI can now take disciplinary actions against two former
PricewaterhouseCoopers ...

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/delhi-hc-directs-icai-to-put-satyam-scamfast-track-_548017.html>

Wamiq Farooq killing: HC summons lower court's record

Kashmir Dispatch

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Monday summoned the lower court's record with
regard to the killing of teenager Wamiq Farooq. Advocate Aijaz Ahmad Dar,
the counsel of the family said a single bench of Justice Sunil Hali today
summoned the record during ...

<http://www.kashmirdispatch.com/more-news/30053634-wamiq-farooq-killing-hc-summons-lower-court-s-record.htm>


HC adjourns Bidari case to June 3

IBNLive.com

PTI | 04:05 PM,May 30,2011 Bangalore, May 30 (PTI) Karnataka High Court
today adjourned to June 3 the petition filed by a former City Police
Commissioner challenging the legality of a Central Administrative Tribunal
order.The petition was filed by ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-adjourns-bidari-case-to-june-3/706016.html>


J&K HC upheld termination of judge on charges of misconduct

Indlaw.com

30.5.2011 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld the termination of
a sub-judge on the charges of misconduct, breach of judicial discipline,
misuse of authority and dereliction of duty. 'The judicial officers have a
divine job to discharge. ...

<http://www.indlawnews.com/newsdisplay.aspx?fd594b97-da59-4d76-816b-ca2294e6cdbd>


Kerala HC orders charge sheet against Jayarajan

Express Buzz

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court Monday ordered a charge sheet to be filed
against Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader MV Jayarajan by
June 8 for his public outburst against the judiciary. Jayarajan, who is
facing contempt of court charge on ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/kerala/kerala-hc-orders-charge-sheet-against-jayarajan/279302.html>



HC allows hermaphrodite to sit for paramilitary forces exam

Hindustan Times

The Delhi HC has allowed a hermaphrodite to take the recruitment exam of
the Sashastra Seema Bal. Earlier, the force had denied her employment, as
she did not have ovaries. Overturning the home ministry observations,
justice Geeta Mittal said, ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-allows-hermaphrodite-to-sit-for-paramilitary-forces-exam/Article1-703818.aspx>


Dibrugarh varsity VC Appointment process under HC scanner

Assam Tribune

DIBRUGARH, May 30 – The appointment of Dr KK Deka as the Vice-Chancellor
of Dibrugarh University by the former Governor of Assam, Lt. Gen. Ajai
Singh, has come under High Court scanner. A division bench of Gauhati High
Court comprising Chief Justice ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=may3111/at06>


Boy moves HC against school for TC

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:05 PM,May 30,2011 New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) The Delhi High Court
today sought a response from the city government on a six year-old child's
plea against a private school for allegedly not issuing him the transfer
certificate. ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/boy-moves-hc-against-school-for-tc/706635.html>


Delhi HC issues notice on working of London Court of International Arbitration ...

Law et al. News

The High Court of Delhi has issued notice to the New Delhi branch of the
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) on a petition seeking it
to remove the word “London Court” from its name. The order of the court
came over a petition filed by ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=4072>


UP: Police Refuses FIR, HC Orders Probe Into Murder

Outlook

PTI | Allahabad | May 30, 2011 The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI
inquiry into the murder of a businessman in Hamirpur district last year
after the father of the victim alleged that the probe was not conducted
properly as the suspects were ...

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?723519>


Madras HC issues notice to makers of Endhiran

Indiantelevision.com

MUMBAI: The Madras High Court has issued a notice to the producer and the
director of Endhiran, based on the complaints filed by writer Aarur
Tamilnadan who claimed that he had written the screenplay. In his complaint
Tamilnadan had stated in the civil ...

<http://www.indiantelevision.com/aac/y2k11/aac575.php>


Raj HC rejects accused bail plea in dowry death case

Daily Bhaskar

Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court cancelled the bail plea of the accused
who was arrested in a dowry death case. A complaint in this regard was
registered by Suresh Kumar at Jalore District Police Station on December 9,
2009. ...

<http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-JOD-raj-hc-rejects-accused-bail-plea-in-dowry-death-case-2149252.html>



BMC's zebras lose their stripes within few days

Mumbai Mirror

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently directed the BMC to paint zebra
crossings across the city by May end. But it's no surprise that within days
after being painted, the stripes start fading and chipping off. Pointing
out to the faded zebra crossing ...

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=2011053120110531032931191416c8c76>


P&H HC seeks response from Maharshi Dayanand Univ. on irregularities

Law et al. News

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has taken suo moto cognisance of
irregularities in LL.B. course run by Rohtak based Maharashi Dayanand
University
. The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Aadarsh Kumar Goyal

and Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal has ...

<http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=4071>

Appointment of 16 HCS officers upheld

Times of India

On September 17, 2010, a single bench of the HC headed by Justice Permod
Kohli had quashed the orders passed by the state government wherein they
had ordered for repatriating these officers, nominated during the Chautala
regime. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Appointment-of-16-HCS-officers-upheld/articleshow/8656233.cms>

Another firm to intervene in MbPT row

Times of India

... of a large chunk of port area for tearing down ships from across the
world. The HC vacation bench of Justice AR Joshi and Justice MN Gilani did
not vacate an interim order against the port trust but said it would hear
the matter at length on Tuesday.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Another-firm-to-intervene-in-MbPT-row/articleshow/8657735.cms>

Ongoing probe no excuse to deny info'

Times of India

MUMBAI: The Central Information Commission (CIC), in an order, said that
investigation agencies cannot withhold details merely on the grounds that a
case is being probed. Central information commissioner Shailesh Gandhi
passed this order while hearing ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Ongoing-probe-no-excuse-to-deny-info/articleshow/8654444.cms>


Court stays fine imposed on Delhi airport operator

Mangalorean.com

New Delhi, Mya 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday stayed a Central
Information Commission (CIC) order imposing a fine of Rs.2000 on Delhi
International Airport Limited (DIAL) for misrepresenting the panel's 2007
order. "The CIC should not take fine ...

<http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=241766>

Sunday, May 29, 2011

LEGAL NEWS 29.05.2011

Dealing with the new competition laws

Business Line

There have been subjective criteria prescribed for the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) to use as a benchmark in its determination of
what constitutes an AAE. Every acquirer has to notify the CCI of a
combination and seek its approval prior to ...

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/investment-world/article2057576.ece



History and Dynamics of the MRTP Act and Competition Act in the ...

Therefore, in common parlance, the MRTP Act, 1969 aimed at preventing ....
it shall after receipt of the MRTP Commission, pass the requisite orders.
...

http://jurisonline.in/2011/05/history-and-dynamics-of-the-mrtp-act-and-competition-act-in-the-realm-of-mergers-and-acquisitions/



Watching pornography is no offence: New IT Act

Times of India

Consumption of pornography on a personal device is frowned upon by neither
the Victorian-vintage Indian Penal Code ( IPC) nor the 21st Century
legislation on Information Technology (IT). Both laws, separated by over
130 years, are unsparing towards the ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/internet/Watching-pornography-is-no-offence-New-IT-Act/articleshow/8622460.cms




Indian national arrested for attempting to bribe police

AsiaOne

A second attempt at buying off the officer was rejected and this time, the
31-year-old was arrested. He will be charged in Court next Monday for the
offence of Theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which
carries a jail term of three ...

http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Crime/Story/A1Story20110528-281186.html




Irregularity in wheat purchasing on support price

Central Chronicle

Criminal cases under different sections of the Indian Penal Code are being
registered against the erring persons for conspiring against the
government, thereby causing financial loss to the government exchequer. It
may be mentioned that arrangements ...

http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=61577





Fake stamp paper case: Court frames charges against Telgi

Times of India

The judge framed charges against the suspects under the relevant sections
of the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime
Act. Via video conferencing from a Bangalore jail, Telgi expressed his
desire to plead guilty. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Fake-stamp-paper-case-Court-frames-charges-against-Telgi/articleshow/8613519.cms






Goa : Lifeguards Seek Legal Protection from Unruly Beach Crowd

Daijiworld.com

DSRS has requested state government to include services of lifeguards under
first schedule of Industrial Dispute Act. “This means, any assault on
lifeguard will be treated as `assault on public servant' under Indian Penal
Code,” Kanwar explained. ...

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=103630&n_tit=Goa+%3A+Lifeguards+Seek+Legal+Protection+from+Unruly+Beach+Crowd+++++++




Decriminalisation of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ...

By zackie

In 2009, the Delhi High Court declared the British colonial law in the
Indian Penal Code which outlawed sex between people of the same sex,
unconstitutional. Delhi Chief Justice, Ajit Prakash Shah and Justice S.
Muralidhar held that the ...

http://writingrights.org/2011/05/27/decriminalisation-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-lessons-from-india-and-south-africa/




Lecturers strike: Students go to Court

Daily Mirror

Three undergraduates have filed separate writ applications in the Court of
Appeal asking that the letters of resignation submitted by the university
heads of department be rejected. They are seeking a writ of prohibition
restraining the Vice ...

http://www.dailymirror.lk/news/11627-lecturers-strike-students-go-to-court.html




2G: Mauritius SC directs AG to provide info sought by CBI

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: In a major boost to CBI's probe in the 2G spectrum allocation
scam, the Supreme Court of Mauritius has directed the Attorney General
there to collect and provide, as soon as possible, information about
companies allegedly involved in the ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/2g-mauritius-sc-directs-ag-to-provide-info-sought-by-cbi/articleshow/8608845.cms




CBI court reserves judgement on Pandher bail plea

IBNLive.com

PTI Ghaziabad: A special CBI court on Friday reserved its judgement till
Saturday on the bail plea by Moninder Singh Pandher, one of the main
accused in the sensational Nithari killings. CBI special Judge Shyam Lal,
who was to deliver the judgement on ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cbi-court-reserves-judgement-on-pandher-bail-plea/154809-3.html




Column: What about the IITs of legal education?

Financial Express

This piece wishes to ignite the debate on legal research in premier
national law universities (NLUs). Last year, PM Manmohan Singh described
legal education in India as a “sea of institutionalised mediocrity”.
Legal education has always received ...

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/column-what-about-the-iits-of-legal-education/796291/




Gujarat riots: Mallika Sarabhai wants to quiz Sanjiv Bhatt, Sreekumar

Daily Bhaskar

On March 7, 2002, Sarabhai was the first to file a PIL seeking
compensation, rehabilitation and new housing for the affected and the role
of the government and police in the post-Godhra riots. "I am deeply
disturbed after hearing this. ...







Cong asks leaders to utilise RTI in Oppn-ruled states

Deccan Herald

The Congress has directed the PCC leaders in opposition-ruled states to
file RTI plea and PIL on various issues, including UPA's flagship schemes,
on the patterns of those filed in Uttar Pradesh. The move is aimed at
unravelling scams in states and ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/164558/cong-asks-leaders-utilise-rti.html





Haryana Police to set up a special task force to deal with crime against children

Indian Express

The affidavit was filed during the resumed hearing of a PIL filed by World
Human Rights Council, through its Chairman Advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal. The
petitioner had sought strict possible action against the errant Chandigarh
Police officers responsible ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Haryana-Police-to-set-up-a-special-task-force-to-deal-with-crime-against-children/796416/




Karnataka high court to civi body: Hunt down drain sharks

Daily News & Analysis

By DNA Correspondent Place: Bangalore Agency: DNA “Target jelly
fishes but catch sharks,” the Karnataka high court observed on Friday,
while giving directions to the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to
identify within a month encroachments ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-high-court-to-civi-body-hunt-down-drain-sharks_1548399




Partial relief for Setalvad

The Hindu

Granting only a partial relief, the Gujarat High Court on Friday quashed
the summons issued by the police against the Mumbai-based social activist
and general secretary of the Citizens for Justice and Peace, Teesta
Setalvad, in connection with the 2006 ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2055204.ece





Balwa request for iPad in jail rejected

Deccan Chronicle

On the ground of possible misuse of iPad inside the Tihar Jail premises,
the Delhi high court on Friday refused to allow Asif Balwa, the director of
Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd and an accused allegedly involved in
the 2G spectrum scam case, ...

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/balwa-request-ipad-jail-rejected-798



Can't take away right to recall, SC tells Punjab

Times of India

While allowing the state to withdraw its appeal against a high court order
quashing an amendment deleting the right to recall provision in the
original panchayati raj Act of 1994, a vacation bench said: "If at all we
believe in the tenets of the Father ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cant-take-away-right-to-recall-SC-tells-Punjab/articleshow/8612568.cms






High court orders CBI inquiry into murder

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered CBI probe into a
murder in which father of the victim had alleged that the Sumerpur police
in Hamirpur district was not investigating the case fairly and trying to
protect one of the accused under ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/High-court-orders-CBI-inquiry-into-murder/articleshow/8615157.cms




Delhi high court issues notice to Prasar Bharati Corporation

Daily News & Analysis

Place: New Delhi Agency: PTI The Delhi high court today issued a notice
to Prasar Bharati Corporation on a petition filed by one of its board
members challeging the appointment of Additional Secretary of Information
and Broadcasting Ministry Rajiv ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-high-court-issues-notice-to-prasar-bharati-corporation_1548288




Five colleges to collect higher fee

The Hindu

Kochi; The Kerala High Court on Friday permitted the managements of five
self-financing medical colleges to collect Rs.3.5 lakh as annual fee from
students seeking admission to the MBBS course in their colleges. Justice PR
Ramachandra Menon issued the ...

http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/28/stories/2011052868160100.htm



Court extends stay on land use change

Times of India

JAIPUR: A division bench of Rajasthan High Court on Friday extended its
previous stay on land use change under Section 90-B of Land Revenue Act.
All operation of land use change under the above section will remain
suspended till July when the court is ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Court-extends-stay-on-land-use-change/articleshow/8616689.cms





HC blast: After Pilkhuwa raid, 2 detained

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The special cell of Delhi Police has detained two persons in
connection with Wednesday's blast at Delhi high court. One of them is a
maulvi and was picked up from the Nizamuddin area on Thursday afternoon;
the other is one Gulfam, ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-blast-After-Pilkhuwa-raid-2-detained/articleshow/8614817.cms






Identify and report on SWD encroachments: HC

IBNLive.com

Following the order, the BBMP seems to have gone on overdrive to ensure
they implement the HC directive. A BBMP official on the condition of
anonymity said that the drive to remove encroachments is on and will be
completed soon. ...






HC sends out notices to DDA, builder and Centre

Times of India

Justice GS Sistani directed the authorities to file their responses on the
petition seeking HC's direction to the DDA to issue a completion
certificate at the earliest so that the owners can take possession of the
properties. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-sends-out-notices-to-DDA-builder-and-Centre/articleshow/8609673.cms





4-yr wait for HC judge to get justice

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Many of us may have fallen for world tour promo lines like 'wine
and dine while watching the brilliant Moulin Rouge show in Paris' and
booked a European tour for the summer. A Gujarat high court judge too went
on such a tour and got duped. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/4-yr-wait-for-HC-judge-to-get-justice/articleshow/8617476.cms





College Fee: HC stays Mohammed Committee order

IBNLive.com

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday stayed the order of the Justice PA
Mohammed Committee which refixed the fee of self-financing medical
colleges. The court has also granted permission to the managements of five
SFMCs to exact an annual fee of Rs ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/college-fee-hc-stays-mohammed-committee-order/154992-60-116.html






HC tells BMC not to evict residents

Times of India

The Bombay HC has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) not
to forcibly evict 236 members residing in 11 buildings in Mahatma Phule
Nagar, Saat Rasta in Mumbai Central till June 15 not to take any coercive
steps and not to forcibly ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-tells-BMC-not-to-evict-residents/articleshow/8611285.cms





HC to Centre: Frame laws to monitor online survey cos

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the
additional solicitor general of India to obtain instructions from the
Centre to frame guidelines and monitoring mechanism on the operation of
Speak Asia Online Private Limited. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-to-Centre-Frame-laws-to-monitor-online-survey-cos/articleshow/8614913.cms





HC issues show-cause notice to Punjab principal secretary

Indian Express

Taking strong note of the filing of an affidavit in contravention of a
Supreme Court judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued show
cause notices to AR Talwar, Principal Secretary, Home asking him to explain
why contempt proceedings be ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-issues-show-cause-notice-to-Punjab-principal-secretary/796389/




Counselling for management quota

IBNLive.com

The Karnataka Private Medical and Dental Colleges Association had sought
for a direction from the High Court (HC) through filing a petition. They
had sought for quashing the seat matrix dated 14 and 15 of April 2011
prepared by the Director of Medical ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/counselling-for-management-quota/154870-60-115.html




HC directs new fee structure for medical course

City Journal.in

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court yesterday stayed the medical course fee
prescribed by justice PA Muhammad committee. The High Court also directed a
renewed fee rate after agreeing to the demand of the self-financing
managements which filed a petition on ...

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110528/Kerala/Kerala_4.html



Karnataka HC directs CID to re probe Medical Post Graduate Entrance Test ...

Indlaw.com

26.5.2011 (UNI) Acting swiftly on a petition filed by nine students, the
Karnataka High Court today directed the CID to re-investigate allegations
of malpractice in the Medical Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) at
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical ...

http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?5ae18735-69bb-427c-aa32-0e8373493e0b




Reliance ADAG officials conspired to circumvent DoT policy: HC

Indian Express

Reliance ADAG executives not only created a "web of companies" but also
conspired to circumvent the DoT policy to get maximum out of the 2G scam,
the Delhi High Court said while refusing them to give them bail in the
case. ADAG Group MD Gautam Doshi, ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/reliance-adag-officials-conspired-to-circumvent-dot-policy-hc/794611/



SC upholds HC order restraining Cadila from selling 'Hb tone': reports

India Infoline.com

The Supreme Court refused to vacate the Bombay High Court order, which
restrained Cadila Healthcare from making and selling hemoglobin enhancing
drug 'Hb Tone' for trade mark infringement, as alleged by a local
manufacturer, according to reports. ...

http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Pharmaceuticals-Newsletter-May-23-to-May-27-2011/5165397853




HC notice to state government over controversial Indore helmet rule

Daily Bhaskar

Indore: The Indore administration's controversial helmet rule has run into
further trouble with the Madhya Pradesh High Court issuing show cause
notices to the state government and other concerned departments. Hearing a
petition filed by Sanjay Mittal, ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/MP-IND-hc-notice-to-state-government-over-controversial-indore-helmet-rule-2141477.html




Make food street policy, says HC

Times of India

CHANDIGARH: UT on Friday received a rap on its knuckles from Punjab and
Haryana high court for not formulating any policy regarding night food
streets. The bench of justices Surya Kant and Ajay Tewari gave one last
opportunity to the administration for ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Make-food-street-policy-says-HC/articleshow/8614210.cms




No HC relief for Tips, Yamla Pagla Deewana

Indian Express

Granting no relief to Tips Industries Limited (TIL) that had sought a
restraint on the telecast of the film Yamla Pagla Deewana on television,
the Bombay High Court on Friday asked the music record company to amend its
petition and add the necessary ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/No-HC-relief-for-Tips--Yamla-Pagla-Deewana/796370/



Now, lawyers move HC on SC Bar polls, notice issued

Indian Express

An in-house controversy seems to be brewing in the Supreme Court's own
backyard, with the Delhi High Court issuing a notice to the newly-elected
office-bearers of the apex court Bar association and the election committee
on a petition filed by lawyers ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Now--lawyers-move-HC-on-SC-Bar-polls--notice-issued/796492/




HC extends stay on change in land-use

Daily Bhaskar

Jaipur: There will be no conversion of land for residential or commercial
use in Jaipur till July. The Rajasthan high court has extended its stay on
any change in land-use of the plots in the city till its next hearing in
July. ...






Residents of 236 flats get HC protection

Hindustan Times

The redevelopment of 11 buildings in Mahatma Phule Nagar at Saat Rasta has
been put off for the moment after the Bombay high court on Friday
restrained the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from forcibly
evicting 236 families living there. ...






SP-rank officers hit again as Himachal HC turns down seniority petition

Indian Express

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by
promoted Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) seeking benefits of their
'officiating service' as DSPs for the purpose of seniority. Upholding the
decision of single bench ...







HC extends stay on Padmaraj Commission

IBNLive.com

BANGALORE: The High Court on Friday extended the stay against Justice
Padmaraj Commission's probe into the alleged land scams involving Chief
Minister BS Yeddyurappa for another eight weeks, in the case challenging
the appointment of the Commission to ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-extends-stay-on-padmaraj-commission/154881-60-115.html




HC to hear Posco land acquisition PIL on June 3

Times of India

It has asked petitioners to submit details of the land that they will lose.
Last Friday, the state government and Posco had filed their counter
affidavits in this matter after the high court notice to them. The state
government has stated in its ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/HC-to-hear-Posco-land-acquisition-PIL-on-June-3/articleshow/8593231.cms




HC comes to BEd students' rescue

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has given relief to
BEd students in the fee confirmation issue. These students had taken
admission in various colleges affiliated to the Lucknow University after
the first round of counseling in ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-comes-to-BEd-students-rescue/articleshow/8614665.cms



HC rejects Teesta's plea on quashing FIR in exhumation case

Times of India

PTI May 27, 2011, 04.50pm IST AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High court on Friday
rejected the application of social activist Teesta Setalvad, seeking
quashing of FIR against her in the 2006 Pandarwada case, where bodies of
post-Godhra riot victims were ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HC-rejects-Teestas-plea-on-quashing-FIR-in-exhumation-case/articleshow/8605051.cms




Cop fined for failing to verify death claim

Times of India

NEW DELHI: A trial court has imposed a fine of Rs 10000 on a Delhi Police
officer for his failure to verify whether a robbery case accused facing
trial before it was actually dead or trying to avoid court feigning death.
...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Cop-fined-for-failing-to-verify-death-claim/articleshow/8610287.cms



Prof. Bhullar's village to seek clemency for him

SikhSiyasat.Net

Bhullar, who belongs to Kothe Surjeet Pura, was awarded the death sentence
by a Delhi trial court in 2001. Subsequently, the sentence was upheld
confirmed by the Supreme Court in a majority decision. Bhullar has been
held guilty of triggering a blast ...

http://www.sikhsiyasat.net/2011/05/28/prof-bhullar%E2%80%99s-village-to-seek-clemency-for-him/




Five cops convicted 18 years after killing a man in custody

Times of India

NEW DELHI: A trial court has convicted five Delhi Police officials for
causing the death of a person in their custody 18 years ago. One of them
was an ASI and four were constables. While Additional sessions judge KS
Mohi held ASI Chaman Lal guilty of ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Five-cops-convicted-18-years-after-killing-a-man-in-custody/articleshow/8615624.cms




CCI: NSE abused dominance like Microsoft but softens DG market definitions

Legally India

Stock exchanges: You win some, you lose someExclusive: P&A Associates and
client MCX-SX won an order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
finding that the National Stock Exchange (NSE), which was represented by
Amarchand Mangaldas and Vaish ...

http://www.legallyindia.com/201105272110/Competition-Law/cci-nse-abused-dominance-like-microsoft-but-softens-dg-market-definitions




CIC pulls up PIO for delaying information

GroundReport

by Vijay Kumar Malla May 27, 2011 Srinagar , May 27 (Scoop News) - Baldev
Singh Rajput field an application under the State RTI Act 2009 on 24.7.2009
before the District Magistrate Jammu. As per the provisions of the State
RTI Act 2009, the District ...

http://www.groundreport.com/Media_and_Tech/CIC-pulls-up-PIO-for-delaying-information/2939244




Mumbai attacks: Prosecutors assure court on recording Kasab's statements

The Express Tribune

By Mudassir Raja Prosecutors for the Mumbai attacks case have assured the
trial court that the Indian government would facilitate the proposed
judicial commission to record the statements of investigators in India. The
Federal Investigation Agency ...

http://tribune.com.pk/story/178081/mumbai-attacks-prosecutors-assure-court-on-recording-kasabs-statements/





Sodomy convict gets 30 days off to marry

Times of India

NEW DELHI: A trial court, which had sentenced a Tihar jail inmate to a year
in jail for sodomizing a fellow prisoner, has suspended his prison term for
30 days to enable him, among other things, to appeal against his conviction
and also to tie the ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Sodomy-convict-gets-30-days-off-to-marry/articleshow/8633016.cms






RPF man gets his job back after 16 yrs

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Coming to the rescue of a Railway Protection Force (RPF)
employee, who fought a legal battle for almost 16 years against harassment
by seniors, a trial court has directed his department to reinstate him on
the job and provide him with all ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/RPF-man-gets-his-job-back-after-16-yrs/articleshow/8632947.cms





Going abroad is fundamental right of every citizen: Court

MSN India

"I am of the considered opinion that there is no illegality and impropriety
in the order (giving permission to go abroad) passed by the trial court
which may need interference by this court," the judge said. Pooja, a
resident of Gurgaon, ...

http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5181925




More villagers move court

Times of India

NOIDA: Encouraged by the Allahabad High Court order denotifying nearly 156
hectares of land in Shahberi village and 72 hectares in Surajpur village,
villagers from four more village - Bisrakh, Patwadi, Khairpur and Milak -
approached the court on ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/More-villagers-move-court/articleshow/8629123.cms




Court issues non-bailable warrant against Sanjay Dutt

Indian Express

A court in Mau today issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Sanjay
Dutt for not appearing before it despite several summons and a bailable
warrant for allegedly making provocative remarks at a rally for the 2009
Lok Sabha elections. ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/court-issues-nonbailable-warrant-against-sanjay-dutt/796756/

Friday, May 27, 2011

LEGAL NEWS 27.05.2011

The nature of CCI regulations

Livemint

In a previous column, we highlighted the importance of the competition
authority—the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the case of this
country—signalling its intent through regulations, dialogue and
communications with the industry at large. ...

http://www.livemint.com/2011/05/26222835/The-nature-of-CCI-regulations.html?h=B



CCI to examine proposed JV between Star and Zee Group

Hindustan Times

PTI Competition watchdog CCI will examine the proposed alliance between two
leading electronic media conglomerates, Star India and Zee Group, to see
whether the deal conforms to the anti-trust norms. "It is a joint venture
between two big groups. ...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/CCI-to-examine-proposed-JV-between-Star-and-Zee-Group/Article1-702315.aspx




CCI orders USV not to terminate its C&F agency with Santuka Associates of Cuttack

pharmabiz.com

Based on an information (petition) filed by Santuka Associates Pvt Ltd, a
clearing & forwarding agency based at Cuttack in Orissa, the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) has passed an interim order to the Mumbai based
manufacturing company US ...

http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=63081&sid=1




CCI looks at Zee Turner-Star Den alliance: Sources

Moneycontrol.com

Sources tell CNBC-TV18, the CCI will examine the deal under Section 3 of
the Competition Act which deals with anti-competitive agreements.
Meanwhile, it is also being learnt that Section 5 and 6 of the Competition
Act, which was to come into effect ...

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cci-looks-at-zee-turner-star-den-alliance-sources_546967.html




LGBT film festival kick starts second edition in Mumbai

Daily News & Analysis

Festival director Sridhar Rangayan pointed out that Kashish has come to be
associated with India's Pride movement after the Delhi High Court's
landmark verdict on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. “The festival
offers cinema as a means to ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lgbt-film-festival-kick-starts-second-edition-in-mumbai_1547650





Ramdev VS Anna Hazare - Unmatched questions

Times of Assam

Death penalty provision for the corrupt persons in Indian Penal Code. ·
Access, monitor and disrupt payment gateway servers enabling corrupt people
to manage money in tax heavens. · Scrutinizing accounts of people having
credit/debit cards of foreign ...

http://www.timesofassam.com/headlines/ramdev-vs-anna-hazare-unmatched-questions






Four Bandra schoolboys held guilty of gang rape

Daily Bhaskar

The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) held them guilty under section 376 (2) (g)
of the Indian Penal Code. The order, which stated that peer pressure and
early exposure to sexuality led the juveniles to rape, pronounced on
Tuesday. ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/MAH-MUM-four-bandra-schoolboys-held-guilty-of-gang-rape-2135984.html




Corporator Chandru, 8 others chargesheeted

Times of India

Police booked them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code
including section 307 (attempt to murder). The accused were also charged
under sections 143 (unlawful assembly), 147 (rioting), 323 (voluntarily
causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Corporator-Chandru-8-others-chargesheeted/articleshow/8575221.cms





Money lender sentenced to three year imprisonment

Times of India

The court sentenced Ansari under section 326 (voluntarily causing grievous
hurt) of the Indian Penal Code. Ansari would have to undergo six months of
simple imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine amount.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Money-lender-sentenced-to-three-year-imprisonment/articleshow/8584954.cms





Criminal proceedings on against former Star India CEO write2kill.in

The criminal complaint was filed under Sections 239 and 294 of the Indian
Penal code and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 for
aiding ...

http://www.write2kill.in/expressionist/television/620.html





Police book Srikrishna committee members - World News, 212062

The cases were booked under under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 153A (
Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-212062.html





Keeping a mistress inflicts mental cruelty on wife - The Times of ...

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code is more popularly known as the
provision to book men accused of harassing their wives for dowry. ...

http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/8562388.cms




Editors Note

(A) Criminal - Indian Penal Code, 1860, s. 302 - Honour killing -
Conviction - Challenged - Appellant strangulated his daughter as he felt
that he was ...

http://www.scjudgments.com/include/show.aspx?546255




Govt decision due to writ petition: Willy

Times of India

PANAJI: Former chief minister Wilfred de Souza on Wednesday said the
government's sudden decision to give grants to English medium primary
schools in Goa was forced by a writ petition filed by his friends, first in
the Supreme Court and later in the ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Govt-decision-due-to-writ-petition-Willy/articleshow/8577993.cms





Petition to include women in Lok Pal Panel

IBNLive.com

CHENNAI: A writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court for a
direction to the Centre to include representatives from SC, ST and women in
the Lok Pal Bill drafting committee. In his public interest writ petition,
advocate M Palanimuthu of ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/petition-to-include-women-in-lok-pal-panel/154359-60-120.html



Land acquisition from poor is imperialistic: Justice Sachar

Times of India

KOLKATA: Former Delhi High Court chief justice will visit Bengal in June on
CM Mamata Banerjee's invitation. Saibal Sen speaks to the head of the
Sachar Committee, whose report on the plight of the state's Muslims was a
subject of intense political and ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Land-acquisition-from-poor-is-imperialistic-Justice-Sachar/articleshow/8576577.cms



SC cancels allotment of Salt lake plot in Kolkata to Ganguly

Times of India

The SC also cancelled lease and asked Ganguly to hand over vacant
possession of plot within 2 weeks. The court directed the state government
to refund the entire amount to Ganguly within 2 weeks of getting back
possession of the plot. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/SC-cancels-allotment-of-Salt-lake-plot-in-Kolkata-to-Ganguly/articleshow/8582462.cms




SC clears deck for declaration of AIEEE results

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the deck for declaration
of All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), which was mired in
controversy after its question papers were leaked. More than nine lakh
students had appeared for seats ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-clears-deck-for-declaration-of-AIEEE-results/articleshow/8583623.cms





Journalism: Stiff criteria for SC/STs, no relaxation for OBCs

Times of India

NEW DELHI: After Delhi University finalized its policy for holding a
centralized entrance test for BA (H) journalism course - offered in five
colleges - from this year, it is facing allegations of flouting of SC/ST
and OBC reservation guidelines. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Journalism-Stiff-criteria-for-SC/STs-no-relaxation-for-OBCs/articleshow/8576444.cms





SC stays release of Radia book

Deccan Chronicle

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the release and circulation of the
book Close Encounters with Niira Radia authored by criminal lawyer RK Anand
which is based on the life of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia. While
pronouncing the order Justice VK ...

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/sc-stays-release-radia-book-306




Uttar Pradesh blind to crimes against dalits: SC panel

Economic Times

JAIPUR: Criticising Uttar Pradesh government for its alleged inaction in
checking atrocities against Dalits , chairman of National Commission for SC
on Wednesday alleged that there is pressure from authorities to not
register cases. ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/uttar-pradesh-blind-to-crimes-against-dalits-sc-panel/articleshow/8578531.cms




No conviction if there is any doubt about prosecution claim:SC

Deccan Herald

Benefit of doubt should always go to the accused in cases based on
circumstantial evidence if there is any doubt about the prosecution theory
which is inconsistent with the innocence of the person charged, the Supreme
Court has held. ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/164015/no-conviction-any-doubt-prosecution.html




Supreme Court refuses to direct CBSE for re-examination of AIEEE

NDTV.com

The students approached the apex court challenging a Delhi High Court order
which on May 18 had refused to stay the declaration of AIEEE results. of
judicial review as the said body is the best judge of the situation and the
manner of dealing with the ...

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/supreme-court-refuses-to-direct-cbse-for-re-examination-of-aieee-108287




'Sanjiv Bhatt's testimony may be used against Amit Shah'

Daily News & Analysis

By Nikunj Soni Place: Ahmedabad Agency: DNA IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's
allegation that Amit Shah had asked him not to tell the Supreme
Court-appointed SIT, the truth about the state government's role in the
2002 riots, can be used by the CBI ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sanjiv-bhatts-testimony-may-be-used-against-amit-shah_1547374




Congress may go to SC

Deccan Chronicle

Speaking to reporters, spokesperson for Karnataka Pradesh Congress
Committee, Dr BL Shankar, said “There is ambiguity over two issues in
this judgement. First, the question of legality of the government during
the last seven months and second, ...

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/bengaluru/congress-may-go-sc-291




Former ministers brother lands in jail for forging a judgment

myHimachal

Shimla: Having produced an allegedly forged judgement of the Himachal
Pradesh High Court for advancing a career in the governments PWD department
has landed Kuldip Rao, brother of former congress minister Rangila Ram Rao
and a conniving lawyer Haresh ...

http://himachal.us/2011/05/25/former-ministers-brother-lands-in-jail-for-forging-a-judgment/28215/news/ravinder




We have unfettered powers under Article 142 to render substantive justice ...

The Hindu

The Supreme Court has held that it has unfettered powers under Article 142
of the Constitution to enlarge the scope of hearing in a particular case to
render substantive justice depending on its facts and circumstances. A
Bench of Justices AK Ganguly ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2052284.ece





Sibal's criticism of Nanavati panel insult to Supreme Court: Gujarat

The Hindu

“Not only that Union Minister's comments are unfair but it is also an
insult to the Supreme Court, as the probe panels are being headed by
retired judges of the Supreme Court,” he said. Mr. Vyas said the Nanavati
Commission was formed as per the ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2052292.ece




No re-exam, AIEEE results in a week

Indian Express

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a request to conduct
afresh the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), giving the
go-ahead for the release of results expected to come out within a week. The
decision by a bench of ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/No-re-exam--AIEEE-results-in-a-weekc/795919/



SC may refer Dinakaran case to separate bench

Express Buzz

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that it may have to refer
the issue of Justice Dinakaran to a five-judge Bench. After hearing
arguments by both counsel for Dinakaran and for the Rajya Sabha constituted
committee, which is inquiring ...

http://expressbuzz.com/nation/sc-may-refer-dinakaran-case-to-separate-bench/278210.html





Paedophile Will Heume sentenced to 10 years in jail

NDTV.com

A fast-track court delivered the judgement, convicting him under three
charges - Section 367 (Kidnapping), Section 377 (Unnatural sexual
offences), and IT Act 67(B). Will Heume was arrested in Chennai November 6,
2009, on a tip-off from the Interpol ...

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/paedophile-will-heume-sentenced-to-10-years-in-jail-108376




Tried our best to extradite Davy: CBI

indiablooms

With the CBI presenting an expired warrant for Davy extradition, a Denmark
court reserved its judgement on the case till June. A CBI team reportedly
reached Copenhagen for arms drop prime accused Kim Davy's extradition with
an expired warrant. ...

http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/newsDetails260511t.php




Legal hitch in making public Singur papers

The Hindu

Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee on Thursday said he held a meeting with
his Industry Secretary, the Managing Director of WBIDC and other senior
officials to examine the legal implications of putting the agreement in the
public domain. ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2051751.ece





Cairn-Vedanta deal: Govt must be conscious of legal hiccups

Economic Times

By asking Cairn India to drop cess arbitration and accept the royalty
argument, India has invited several legal hiccups on its shore. For
example, Cairn Energy may bring a claim of denial of justice, which is well
protected by India-UK BIPA.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/oil-gas/cairn-vedanta-deal-govt-must-be-conscious-of-legal-hiccups/articleshow/8594535.cms




Public distribution system: Call to file PIL

IBNLive.com

BANGALORE: Urging organisations and community members working on the issue
of public distribution system (PDS) to take steps to correct the system,
Special Investigator, Lokayukta on Public Distribution System Dr
Balasubramaniam said that a public ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/public-distribution-system-call-to-file-pil/154535-60-119.html





Congress firm on statewide probe

IBNLive.com

Mohapatra said a PIL will be filed in the apex court urging it to order
investigation in all districts. He said Congress teams have gone to all the
30 districts to collect data about the large-scale irregularities. The
Centre will be apprised after the ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/congress-firm-on-statewide-probe/154483-60-117.html





KoPT limits extension may hit financial closure of minor ports on Orissa coast

Business Standard

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Orissa HC, opposing the
KoPT move. The PIL had also sought scrapping of the notification extending
KoPT port limits. The shipping ministry is understood to have decided
against taking the legal route ...

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/kopt-limits-extension-may-hit-financial-closureminor-portsorissa-coast/436884/




Adarsh land belongs to state: Shinde

Times of India

He specifically countered allegations against him in a PIL before the HC
regarding the allotment. He said the approval process of membership was
done by the city collector and it came to the CM only for confirmation.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Adarsh-land-belongs-to-state-Shinde/articleshow/8593835.cms



Illegal ankush' used on jumbos at Amber

Times of India

Ankush is banned as per Rajasthan High Court order passed last year on a
PIL moved by Haryana-based Kadyan, also a founder of another NGO PFA' which
works for animal protection. Rasheed Khan, an elephant-owner who
accompanied Kadyan, said though most ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Illegal-ankush-used-on-jumbos-at-Amber/articleshow/8593443.cms





Panel grapples to define Lokpal powers

Daily News & Analysis

For example, PIL is now the most recognised and established mode of
challenging the highest in government — both political and administrative
— concerning rectitude and integrity,” he said. But he clarified that
this was his personal view and not ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_panel-grapples-to-define-lokpal-powers_1547986





No more two-finger test in rape case

Daily News & Analysis

We also want the central government to implement these procedures,” said
advocate Vijay Patait, who filed a PIL on the basis of a study by Dr
Indrajit Khandekar, assistant professor of forensic medicine, Mahatma
Gandhi Insitute of Medical Sciences, ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-more-two-finger-test-in-rape-case_1547983




'Make public if CJI advised Justice Dinakaran to go on leave ...

New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Monday, May 16, 2011 --> The Central Information
Commission has directed the Supreme Court to make public records, if any,
...

http://article.wn.com/view/2011/05/16/Make_public_if_CJI_advised_Justice_Dinakaran_to_go_on_leave/




Ex-minister Ramadhar Singh forwarded to 14 days' judicial remand

Times of India

Ramadhar Singh surrendered before the court on the directive of Patna High
Court, which in its order on May 20, had said that as the matter was
related to 1995, he should first surrender before the court of law.
Ramadhar had moved Patna High Court ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Ex-minister-Ramadhar-Singh-forwarded-to-14-days-judicial-remand/articleshow/8593451.cms





Court issues notices on security checks at airports

Times of India

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday issued
notices to the director general, bureau of civil aviation security (
Ministry of Civil Aviation), Government of India for a reply as to why high
court judges are not exempted ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Court-issues-notices-on-security-checks-at-airports/articleshow/8593892.cms



Asif Balwa can't be allowed to use iPad: Jail authorities

Moneycontrol.com

Published on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 12:00 Source : PTI The city government
and Tihar Jail authorities on Friday told the Delhi High court that Asif
Balwa, an accused in the 2G spectrum case, cannot be allowed to use iPad in
jail. ...

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/currentaffairs/asifbalwacantbeallowedtouseipadjailauthorities_547173.html




Semester in DU: Contrived emergencies with HC backing

Times of India

NEW DELHI: In its dogged bid to push through the semester system in
undergraduate courses, the Delhi University has repeatedly invoked
emergency powers to override academic freedom. If two successive
vice-chancellors have been able to get away with ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Semester-in-DU-Contrived-emergencies-with-HC-backing/articleshow/8593056.cms




HC chips in for orphan welfare

Times of India

In a one of its kind order, the HC directed 17 private companies, accused
of being tax defaulters, to deposit Rs 1000 each at the Child Protection
Home as penalty. The amount is godsend for the Home facing funds shortage
and would be utilised for ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-chips-in-for-orphan-welfare/articleshow/8593800.cms





HC orders probe into soldier's death

Times of India

CHANDIGARH: In a major setback to Army authorities who had scripted a
suicide theory to explain the death of Naik Suleman in Doda area of J&K in
2007, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday directed the Punjab
government to register an FIR ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HC-orders-probe-into-soldiers-death/articleshow/8597383.cms



'HC blast a handiwork of newly formed group'

Hindustan Times

A day after the mysterious blast outside the Delhi high court, Delhi Police
have submitted the preliminary report to ministry of home affairs (MHA).
According to sources, Delhi Police have claimed that role of any known
terrorist outfit is unlikely and ...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-blast-a-handiwork-of-newly-formed-group/Article1-702390.aspx




HC raps govt on transfer of govt docs

Times of India

BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday restrained the state
government from effecting transfers of government doctors in violation of
the Karnataka Civil Services (regulation of transfer of medical officers
and other staff) Act, 2011. ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-raps-govt-on-transfer-of-govt-docs/articleshow/8592578.cms





Not licensee if paying only municipal taxes, power bill, rules HC

Indian Express

The HC found as material the relevant clause of the agreement which showed
that “the said Khajotia has allowed the said Mehta to use garage no.11 in
the aforesaid premises for a period of five years without payment of any
rent or compensation by the ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Not-licensee-if-paying-only-municipal-taxes--power-bill--rules-HC/795910/




Book on Radia Tapes: Release stayed by Delhi HC; Radia sues author RK Anand

Bar & Bench

The Delhi High Court has issued a stay order on the publication and release
of the book 'Close Encounter with Nira Radia' written by lawyer RK Anand.
It is understood that the book covers details of the controversial tapped
telephonic conversations of ...

http://barandbench.com/brief/2/1497/book-on-radia-tapes-release-stayed-by-delhi-hc-radia-sues-author-r-k-anand






Can government quash act of previous regime: HC

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: Wondering whether a policy decision of a new government can
nullify the previous government's TN Uniform System of School Education
Act, 2010, a vacation bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed
the State government to file a ...

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/can-government-quash-act-of-previous-regime-hc/278252.html





Telgi approaches HC with bail plea

Mid-Day

"Since the maximum punishment awarded for the offence is 10 years, I need a
consideration to be released on bail, at least six months in advance,"
Telgi said. Considering his plea, the HC directed the prison authorities to
submit a report on his health ...

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/may/270511-Abdul-Karim-Telgi-High-Court-HC-bail-Bangalore.htm






HC dismisses petition on alleged misuse of funds

IBNLive.com

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed
alleging that the move to construct a cricket stadium at Edakochi was
misuse of funds by the KCA. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice J
Chelameswar and Justice Antony Dominic ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-dismisses-petition-on-alleged-misuse-of-funds/154697-60-122.html



HC directs CID to probe Bellary medical college PGET issue

Deccan Herald

Karnataka High Court today directed the CID to re-investigate allegations
of malpractice by nine students who had attended the Medical Post Graduate
Entrance Test (PGET) at Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences in
Bellary in January this year. ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/164217/hc-directs-cid-probe-bellary.html




HC slaps penalty on Panchkula DC over encroachment

Indian Express

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has slapped a penalty of Rs 10000 on
Deputy Commissioner (DC), Panchkula, Ashima Brar for not furnishing a list
of officers who had failed to remove encroachments in certain pockets of
Panchkula. At the last hearing, ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-slaps-penalty-on-panchkula-dc-over-encroachment/795979/



Why scaling scheme for legal assistants, questions HC

Daily Bhaskar

Jodhpur: Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to Rajasthan Public Service
Commission (RPSC) and the state government on Thursday. In a hearing on
petition challenging the scaling scheme implemented in the results of Legal
Assistant Examination 2008, ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-JOD-why-scaling-scheme-for-legal-assistants-questions-hc-2138748.html



Pay money on account of water usage to Govt: HC directs NHPC

Kashmir Dispatch

Srinagar: The High Court has directed National Hydroelectric Power
Corporation (NHPC) authorities to deposit money on account of usage of
water for generating electricity with Jammu and Kashmir Government. After
hearing the writ petition filed by the ...

http://www.kashmirdispatch.com/headlines/26053540-pay-money-on-account-of-water-usage-to-govt-hc-directs-nhpc.htm




HC refuses to vacate stay govt's move to raise loans for MC

Chandigarh Newsline
Chandigarh In yet another blow to the Punjab government, the Punjab and

Haryana High Court has refused to vacate the stay on its (Punjab) move to
raise loans for municipal corporations (MC) by mortgaging public land.
Instead, the high court has ...

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/hc-refuses-to-vacate-stay-govts-move-to-raise-loans-for-mc/795414/




Child centres to get shot in arm

Deccan Chronicle

Commission chairperson Shantha Sinha told this newspaper that many CWC
centres lack basic amenities and so they fail to rehabilitate many
victimised children. CWC centres are usually plagued by scarce resources,
inadequate infrastructure and staff ...

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/child-centres-get-shot-arm-531



SIT clean chit to Pande, Tandon and Gondia in Gulbarg case

Times of India

This proceeding took place in the designated trial court. The
victim-witnesses have been seeking prosecution of the then police
commissioner Pande, joint police commissioner Tandon, DCP Gondia and the
first IO in this case - ACP SS Chudasama on the ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/SIT-clean-chit-to-Pande-Tandon-and-Gondia-in-Gulbarg-case/articleshow/8593648.cms




Sessions court turns down accused plea to change trial judge

Indian Express

The Ahmedabad City Civil & Sessions Court on Thursday dismissed the
application of certain accused in the 2009 hooch tragedy case whereby they
had sought transfer of the case from the court of present trial judge, BV
Zala. Principal Sessions Judge SH ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Sessions-court-turns-down-accused-plea-to-change-trial-judge/796066/




8 accused seek 10-day bail to spend time with family

Indian Express

They also cited various representations they have made to the trial court
for an expeditious trial. The accused also highlighted the fact that even
the Supreme Court has stayed the pronouncement of judgment in the case till
further orders.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/8-accused-seek-10-day-bail-to-spend-time-with-family/796067/