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Monday, August 23, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 23.08.2010

BCI's marathon meeting: Ethics rules, oath by this year; Foreign law firms ...

Legally India

But due to time constraints the body had to postpone its decision on the
entry of foreign law firms in respect of the Chennai writ petition, ...

<http://www.legallyindia.com/201008221222/News/bcis-marathon-meeting-ethics-rules-oath-by-this-year-foreign-law-firms-llp-to-be-raised-in-oct>

On SC orders, govt schools to collect data on pvt counterparts

Expressindia.com

About this Vachittar Singh, District Education Officer, Ludhiana said,
“Actually the state government is to file reply of a writ petition in
Supreme Court ...

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/on-sc-orders-govt-schools-to-collect-data-on-pvt-counterparts/663808/>

A writ petition is not ordinarily maintainable to challenge order ...

By administrator

Even if High Court has territorial jurisdiction it should not entertain a
writ petition which impugns an order of Tribunal when such an order on a
question of law, is appealable before the High Court under section 35 of
FEMA.

<http://www.taxguru.in/fema/a-writ-petition-is-not-ordinarily-maintainable-to-challenge-order-of-the-tribunal-atfe.html>

CBI worried about Amin's security, may move SC

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Security of accused cop deputy superintendent of police NK Amin
has become a major area of concern for the CBI. The probe agency, which is
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/CBI-worried-about-Amins-security-may-move-SC/articleshow/6397787.cms>

SC directs CDMA operators to submit revenue details to CAG

Telecom Yatra

The Supreme Court today directed CDMA players to give their financial
details to CAG to ascertain whether the government was getting its due by
way of ...

<http://telecomyatra.afaqs.com/news/?sid=1645_SC+directs+CDMA+operators+to+submit+revenue+details+to+CAG>

Lalu, Mulayam, Mamata: stoking the religious politics fire

Hindustan Times (blog)

The judgement, arrived at after taking the views of the government and the
Wakf Board and with citations from encyclopaedias, said that the Wakf Board
(not ...

<http://blogs.hindustantimes.com/cutting-the-edge/2010/08/22/lalu-mulayam-mamata-stoking-the-religious-politics-fire/>

Tribals Plea Against Vedanta: 'Green' Court to Give Verdict

Outlook

Even as the government is yet to decide the fate of Vedanta's controversial
mining project in Orissa, a 'green' court is likely to deliver its
judgement ...

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?691223>

Rahul Gandhi should focus on land Act amendment: Shahi

Indian Express

“The Congress General Secretary should rather pursue the case with his
own government at the Centre and ensure that the Land acquisition Act of
1894 is ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Rahul-Gandhi-should-focus-on-land-Act-amendment--Shahi/663780>

Sansar Chand guilty of violating Wildlife Act: Court

Times of India
... with a Delhi court holding him guilty of violation of the Wildlife Act.
The poacher had been caught red-handed with a leopard skin about 15 years
ago. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Sansar-Chand-guilty-of-violating-Wildlife-Act-Court/articleshow/6397785.cms>


Mayawati backs demand for amendment of Land Acquisition Act

Indian Express

"Mayawati has said her government and party supported the demand of farmers
regarding amendment in the Land Acquisition Act 1894," Cabinet Secretary
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Mayawati-backs-demand-for-amendment-of-Land-Acquisition-Act/663567>


Workshop on RTI Act from today

Times of India

Rajbhasha Vikas Parishad (RVP), an NGO engaged in propagating Hindi, is
organising a two-day workshop on Right to Information Act for the
government and ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Workshop-on-RTI-Act-from-today/articleshow/6407364.cms>

State questions probe officer's authority to file affidavits in case

Hindustan Times

The state's Law and Judiciary department has questioned the authority of
investigating officer, Sanjay Parande, to file affidavits in reply in the
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/State-questions-probe-officer-s-authority-to-file-affidavits-in-case/Article1-590486.aspx>

Stop plagiarism, demands Ritu Kumar

Daily News & Analysis

The time factor taken by the judiciary to punish offenders is
demoralising.” She further adds, “It is a virus that has penetrated in
all the sectors, ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_stop-plagiarism-demands-ritu-kumar_1427398>

Making a case for restraint

Hindustan Times

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the judiciary in India, with all
its flaws, is still seen as effective in delivering justice, howsoever
slow. ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Making-a-case-for-restraint/Article1-590321.aspx>

Forum to file PIL against dispute

Daily News & Analysis

However, if that does not happen in a week, we will be forced to file a PIL
against them,” said Shirish Deshpande, chairman, Mumbai Grahak Panchayat.
...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_forum-to-file-pil-against-dispute_1427316>

Apang summoned

IBNLive.com

The development followed the filing of a public interest litigation (PIL)
by chairperson of Arunachal Citizens' Rights (ACR) Bamang Anthony and
public ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/apang-summoned/253760.html>

CJI leads by example: No trips abroad on court days

Daily Pioneer
Being the president of ILA's Indian Chapter, the CJI is an official invitee
at the biennial event and CJIs in the past have never missed attending the
...

<http://www.dailypioneer.com/278040/CJI-leads-by-example-No-trips-abroad-on-court-days.html>


Govt U-turn on Ahmadi position

Hindustan Times

The former CJI has been in the line of fire for his 1996 Supreme Court
judgment which diluted the charges against the accused in the Bhopal gas
tragedy case ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Govt-U-turn-on-Ahmadi-position/Article1-590399.aspx>

CJI makes a point

It is learnt that the CJI immediately issued an order to bring them all
back to their desks and`trolleys'atBhagwanDassRoad. ...

<http://epaper.indianexpress.com/IE/IEH/2010/08/23/ArticleHtmls/23_08_2010_003_042.shtml>

Justice Prasad sworn in as new CJ

Times of India

RANCHI: Justice Bhagwati Prasad was on Sunday sworn in as the new chief
justice (CJ) of the Jharkhand high court. Governor MOH Farook administered
the oath ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Justice-Prasad-sworn-in-as-new-CJ/articleshow/6392921.cms>

82-yr-old tells court son threw her out

Hindustan Times

An 82-year-old widow has moved the Bombay High Court alleging her son and
daughter-in-law, both police constables, have thrown her out of the room
her ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/82-yr-old-tells-court-son-threw-her-out/Article1-590469.aspx>

FDA combating consumption of tobacco-related products

Times of India

Two writ petitions were filed in the high court of Bombay in Goa
challenging the legislation, but the court upheld the state's law. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/FDA-combating-consumption-of-tobacco-related-products/articleshow/6409308.cms>

CBI game: Yadavs have been on both sides

Times of India

The CBI refused to file an appeal against the Patna high court order.
Worse, the CBI opposed an appeal by the Bihar government and surprisingly,
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CBI-game-Yadavs-have-been-on-both-sides/articleshow/6400803.cms>

Supreme Court upholds acquisition of land by the Delhi government in Mehrauli ...

Indlaw.com

A bench comprising Justices P Sathasivam and BS Chauhan while upholding the
order of the Delhi High Court noted,' we are satisfied with the existence
of ...

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?e58a3b80-2b60-41c2-afe5-d6eaed0ae5fd>

The Hindu : Front Page : High Court refers disputes to tribunal

Kochi: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday referred to the
Munnar Special Tribunal matters relating to the disputes over two
check-dams ...

<http://hindu.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082159350100.htm>

Sack Veerappa Moily as law minister, demands Thackeray

Hindustan Times

PTI Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray on Sunday demanded removal of Union
Law Minister Veerappa Moily to ensure impartial handling of the ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Sack-Veerappa-Moily-as-law-minister-demands-Thackeray/Article1-590502.aspx>

How HC FIRed away at courts, erring police officers

Indian Express

Now that the Delhi High Court has entered the scene, lodging an FIR may
become much easier for the common man. No longer will he have to run
helter-skelter ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/How-HC-FIRed-away-at-courts--erring-police-officers/663681>


Arguments must be heard anew if judge is transferred midway: HC

Hindustan Times

The plaintiffs then moved the HC, saying the judge should have heard
arguments anew. The division bench agreed, holding that "the judgement can
be ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Arguments-must-be-heard-anew-if-judge-is-transferred-midway-HC/Article1-590482.aspx>


Delhi HC's new-age lakshman rekha

Business Standard

The Delhi HC judgment in the case of Maruti- Suzuki (MS) has examined the
concept of marketing intangibles. MS entered into a foreign collaboration
and ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delhi-hc%5Cs-new-age-lakshman-rekha/405419/>


Copyright to attract service tax: Govt tells HC

Business Standard

The revenue department has contested the petition filed by PVR Pictures in
the Delhi High Court against the government's decision to levy service tax
on ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/copyright-to-attract-service-tax-govt-tells-hc/405468/>

Gujarat journalists booked for abetting suicide move HC

Indian Express

Two reporters-cum-cameramen working with local channels, who have been
booked for abetting suicide, have moved the Gujarat High Court to quash the
FIR ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gujarat-journalists-booked-for-abetting-suicide-move-HC/663742>


Cop stabbed: HC dismisses attempt to murder charge

Indian Express

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a case of attempt to murder against a
local miscreant who allegedly stabbed an on-duty Border Wing police
personnel ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Cop-stabbed--HC-dismisses-attempt-to-murder-charge/663729>

Girl's persistence exposes shoddy police probe in father's murder

Times of India

The division bench of the HC said though the deceased was alive for five
days, his dying declaration wasn't recorded. The court said, "The
contention raised ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/-Girls-persistence-exposes-shoddy-police-probe-in-fathers-murder/articleshow/6398845.cms>

Latest & Important Judgements: Indra Devi & Ors.Versus Bagada Ram ...

By Rakesh Shekhawat

His heirs and legal representatives, the appellants before this Court, moved the MACT, Sojat, Branch Jaitaran, District Pali in MACT Case No.59 of 1999 against the owner of the truck and its insurer, the New India Assurance Company Ltd. ...

ACHR seeks more compensation from NHRC for Mizo juvenile detainee's death

Sify

The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has described the compensation amount of Rs.300000 awarded by the National Human Rights Commission to the next of .

MAT sets aside senior agri officer's transfer

Times of India

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) recently set aside the transfer of senior agriculture officer Natha Dadasaheb Rane on the grounds that ...

Damages for road deaths without deciding on guilty

Business Standard

The accidents tribunal denied any compensation. However, the SC ruled even in such cases, 'no-fault liability' cannot be avoided. ...

Sunday, August 22, 2010

LEGAL NEWS 22.08.2010


Not fair: Poor planning is culprit

Hindustan Times

... by the municipal corporation's inaction, D'Souza and 249 others filed a
writ petition with the Bombay High Court last week, holding the corporation
...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Not-fair-Poor-planning-is-culprit/Article1-590106.aspx>

'Elevated Expressway to decongest roads'

Express Buzz

“Recently the First Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a writ
petition filed against the construction of the elevated highway,” the
release added.

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/elevated-expressway-to-decongest-roads/200068.html>

Latest & Important Judgements: Sushil Kumar Singhal V/S.The ...

By Rakesh Shekhawat

This appeal has been preferred against the Judgment and Order dated
10.09.2007 passed by High Court of Punjab & Haryana in Civil Writ Petition
14014 of 2007, by which the High Court had dismissed the writ petition for
quashing the award ...

<http://importantjudgement.blogspot.com/2010/08/sushil-kumar-singhal-vsthe-regional.html>

Illegal arms sale: Collector's role to be probed

Times of India

After the ACB submitted the case progress report in the Supreme Court
recently, the district collector's role has once again come under scanner.
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Illegal-arms-sale-Collectors-role-to-be-probed/articleshow/6389673.cms>

Rahul meets UP farmers, promises them justice

Times of India

He assured me not to worry as he would ensure that justice is done to the
farmers," Sripal later told TOI over telephone. Rahul stayed for around 10
minutes ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rahul-meets-UP-farmers-promises-them-justice/articleshow/6390083.cms>

Govt promises action on SC judgment on Imams' salary

Times of India

Prasad wanted to know the reasons for the delay in implementation of a 1993
Supreme Court judgement on a petition of the All India Imams Organisation
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-promises-action-on-SC-judgment-on-Imams-salary/articleshow/6387221.cms>

Be aware of what sexual harassment is and the related policies

Economic Times

The Supreme Court's Vishakha Judgement of 1997 is now seen as a landmark in
legal guidelines for cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. ...

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/the-sunday-et/special-report/Be-aware-of-what-sexual-harassment-is-and-the-related-policies/articleshow/6389514.cms>

'Govt pleaded with SC to hand over Sohrabuddin case to CBI'

Hindustan Times

He quoted from an apex court judgement which reads "When the matter came up
for hearing before this court on May 17, 2007, the Attorney General of
India ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Govt-pleaded-with-SC-to-hand-over-Sohrabuddin-case-to-CBI/Article1-589991.aspx>

Govt asks police to stop misuse of dowry law

Daily News & Analysis
The note also quoted a 2005 Delhi high court judgement by justice JD Kapoor
(now retired) saying that these provisions have lead to a large number of
...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-asks-police-to-stop-misuse-of-dowry-law_1426912>

Lok Sabha approves amendment of MMDR Act (1957)

Moneycontrol.com

The Lok Sabha has cleared amendment of Mines and Minerals Development and
Regulation Act (India) (MMDR) of 1957, reports CNBC-TV18's Rituparna
Bhuyan. ...

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/lok-sabha-approves-amendmentmmdr-act-(1957)_480162.html>

Bill to amend People Act is introduced

Asian Age

The bill seeks to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1950. This
bill, when passed, would enable Indians living outside the country to
register ...

<http://www.asianage.com/india/bill-amend-people-act-introduced-173>

Govt. issues notice to Google over wrong depiction of parts of J-K

Sify

Ms.Google Inc. intermediary is liable for action under Section 79 of the
Information Technology Act, 2000." "Further, the pages carrying the
wrongful ...

<http://sify.com/news/govt-issues-notice-to-google-over-wrong-depiction-of-parts-of-j-k-news-national-kivvOcfibhf.html>

Himachal Pradesh: Legal knowledge upto bottom level needed to be spread

India Education Diary

Shimla: Empowerment comes through knowledge and it was necessary to spread
legal awareness upto bottom-level. Mr. Justice Altmas Kabir, Judge, Supreme
Court ...

<http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=3847>

Contract to Bangalore firm legal: KEA chief

Times of India

... Authority of favouring a firm, KEA chief BP Manjunath brushed aside the
allegations claiming the contract given to the Bangalore-based firm is
legal. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Contract-to-Bangalore-firm-legal-KEA-chief/articleshow/6388921.cms>

'Legal experts can ensure law for care of parents gets teeth'

Indian Express

... division of the Planning Commission, he said the Act will be a failure
if legal experts are deprived of decision-making positions to implement it.
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-Legal-experts-can-ensure-law-for-care-of-parents-gets-teeth-/663379>

'Government neglected attitude mar free legal services in state'

E-Pao.net

Imphal, August 21 2010: Government failure in appointing permanent member
secretary and regular staff of the Manipur State Legal Service Authority
(MASLSA) ...

<http://www.e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=30&src=220810>

'More courts, stricter selection of judges should be top priority for Indian ...

Indian Express

Maneesh Chhibber: One of the problems that people have with the NHRC's
functioning is that the Human Rights Act only gives you recommendatory
powers. ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-More-courts--stricter-selection-of-judges-should-be-top-priority-for-Indian-judiciary-/663451>

V.Durga Rao-Advocate: MY VIEWS PURSUANT TO JUDGEMENT IN R.K.JAIN'S ...

By Durga Rao Vanayam

When it comes to constitution of Tribunals in India, I think much credit
goes to our Judiciary as it did not oppose as such in my opinion to the
establishment of Tribunals though independence and impartiality etc.
principles were ...

<http://durgaraovanayam.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-views-pursuant-to-judgment-in.html>

PIL puts blame squarely on Karnataka government

Daily News & Analysis

By Team DNA | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA A city-based advocate has
filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the state high court on the
beggars' ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_pil-puts-blame-squarely-on-karnataka-government_1426917>

Mumbai Cong MPs urge Sonia to decide on presidentship

Times of India

One is a PIL accusing him of amassing assets disproportionate to his known
sources of income and the other is a plea challenging his election to the
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Mumbai-Cong-MPs-urge-Sonia-to-decide-on-presidentship/articleshow/6389585.cms>


Oh deer! Farmers in Maharashtra agitate to keep ruminants at bay

Daily News & Analysis

Irate farmers in Garaj, Naigaon and Pakhari villages have now filed a
public interest litigation (PIL) in the Bombay high court bench at
Aurangabad. ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_oh-deer-farmers-in-maharashtra-agitate-to-keep-ruminants-at-bay_1426869>

Anonymous Sources

Outlook

Those reports came to haunt the media last week when the Supreme Court, in
an interim order on a PIL, asked the media to exercise caution in cases
under ...

<http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?266777>

Final version of nuclear bill lets suppliers off the hook again

The Hindu

The amended version of the bill says the suppliers of any defective
equipment involved in an accident can be sued by the Indian operator of a
nuclear ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/22/stories/2010082263060100.htm>

Bill for NRIs voting rights tabled in RS

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bowing to repeated demands of non-resident Indians (NRIs) for
voting rights, the government on Saturday introduced a bill in the Rajya
Sabha to ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bill-for-NRIs-voting-rights-tabled-in-RS/articleshow/6388587.cms>

Women's Reservation Bill will be a reality soon: Moily

The Hindu

The United Progressive Alliance government on Saturday underlined its
commitment to legislate the Women's Reservation Bill, providing for 33 per
cent ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article586250.ece>


Upper House OKs bill for Nalanda univ

Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a well-informed debate over three hours, erudite in parts,
Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed the Bill to establish the transnational ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Upper-House-OKs-bill-for-Nalanda-univ/articleshow/6388549.cms>

Handling of report on n-bill to be probed: Official

Sify

... Saturday that he was looking into 'mishandling' of parliamentary
panel's report on the civil nuclear liability bill with a view to improve
the system. ...

<http://sify.com/news/handling-of-report-on-n-bill-to-be-probed-official-news-national-kivxkebfdhc.html>

Supreme Court upholds life term for man who killed infant daughter

Daily News & Analysis

A Bench of justice HS Bedi and justice CK Prasad also said the high court
can intervene and reverse an acquittal if the evidence on record
establishes the ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-upholds-life-term-for-man-who-killed-infant-daughter_1426995>

Bombay high court upholds conviction of man who killed daughter

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Showing no leniency
towards a man who killed his two and a half-year-old daughter, the Bombay
high court ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-upholds-conviction-of-man-who-killed-daughter_1426889>

Potential future value of land must be considered for compensation: Supreme Court

The Hindu

On the State's appeal, the Madras High Court fixed the value at Rs.9. The
present appeal by Mr. Pillai is directed against this judgment. ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/22/stories/2010082257330100.htm>

SC judge Katju to be RMLNLU honorary prof

Times of India

Incidentally, Justice Katju was the chief guest at the function and chief
justice of Allahabad High Court Justice FI Rebello also graced the
occasion. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/SC-judge-Katju-to-be-RMLNLU-honorary-prof/articleshow/6389343.cms>

Give broader role to people with judicial knowledge: Former SC judge

Times of India

It will be more trouble for senior citizens to visit the high court a
number of times, away from their homes in villages. So, the need for people
with ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Give-broader-role-to-people-with-judicial-knowledge-Former-SC-judge/articleshow/6389432.cms>

Cell for runaway couples in Pkl

Times of India

PANCHKULA: Acting on the directions of Punjab and Haryana High Court,
Panchkula administration has come up with a protection cell especially
meant for ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Cell-for-runaway-couples-in-Pkl/articleshow/6389391.cms>


'Decision on foreign law firms with BCI consent'

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: The Union government has told the Madras High Court that it would
not take any decision on allowing foreign law firms without consulting the
Bar ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/%E2%80%98decision-on-foreign-law-firms-with-bci-consent/200085.html>

'Couple of incidents of cruelty sufficient for divorce'
samaylive

The Delhi high court has ruled that, a couple of incidents of cruelty by
the spouse may be sufficient ground for divorce. The High court has lined
that ...

<http://english.samaylive.com/nation/676471842.html>

HC extends stay on top cop's arrest till Aug 23

Indian Express

Sharma had moved a petition in the HC to get the FIR quashed and the court
had earlier directed the state government not to arrest him till Friday.
...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-extends-stay-on-top-cop-s-arrest-till-Aug-23/663149/>

HC asks MCD to pay Rs 50000 to man for demolition of PCO

IBNLive.com

PTI New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has asked the MCD to pay
Rs 50000 as compensation for demolishing a PCO booth owned by a physically
...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-asks-mcd-to-pay-rs-50000-to-man-for-demolition-of-pco/253164.html>


Buses supplied to DTC not 'sub-standard': Tata to Delhi HC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of several low-floor buses catching fire in
the city, its manufacturer Tata Motors has refuted before the Delhi High
Court ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Buses-supplied-to-DTC-not-sub-standard-Tata-to-Delhi-HC/articleshow/6391147.cms>

HC directs man to serve NGO

Hindustan Times

The Delhi High Court in unusual order on Thursday asked a call centre
employee, booked for stealing Rs 4 lakh from his father's account by
forging his ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-directs-man-to-serve-NGO/Article1-590107.aspx>


HC tells power utilities to pay ex gratia

Times of India

HYDERABAD: Stating that it is the duty of the power utilities to pay
exgratia to the kin of those who lost their lives in electrocution, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-tells-power-utilities-to-pay-ex-gratia/articleshow/6389476.cms>


HC declines to shift MRTS station

Times of India

CHENNAI: Noting that courts are not experts in technical matters, the
Madras high court has declined to interfere with a decision of the state
government ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-declines-to-shift-MRTS-station/articleshow/6389487.cms>

HC accepts that Dowry Act is being misused

Express Buzz

The police must use its authority to subserve the purpose for which the
provision is made instead of misusing it," the HC told the investigating
officers. ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hc-accepts-that-dowry-act-is-being-misused/200181.html>


HC uphold engineers service rules

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad High Court has directed the state government that
the vacancies for assistant engineers in the irrigation department for the
year ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-uphold-engineers-service-rules/articleshow/6388934.cms>

HC warns against frivolous SRA pleas

Hindustan Times

Making a strong statement against frivolous petitions against the slum
rehabilitation scheme, the Bombay High Court ruled recently that such
petitioners ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-warns-against-frivolous-SRA-pleas/Article1-590073.aspx>

HC wants details about corruption charges against SGPGI officers

Hindustan Times

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the state government
to furnish details about steps taken against 21 erring officers of Sanjay
Gandhi ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-wants-details-about-corruption-charges-against-SGPGI-officers/Article1-589818.aspx>

Remove debris near Neela Hauz flyover in 2 months: High court tells PWD

Times of India

HC was alerted to PWD's failure to remove debris by petitioner Malvika
Kaul, a resident of Vasant Kunj who has filed a PIL alleging government
indifference ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Remove-debris-near-Neela-Hauz-flyover-in-2-months-High-court-tells-PWD/articleshow/6389363.cms>

Barring foreign law cos will hurt national interest: Centre

Times of India

A submission to this effect was made by additional solicitor-general M
Ravindran when the HC took up a public interest writ petition to restrain
the Centre ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Barring-foreign-law-cos-will-hurt-national-interest-Centre/articleshow/6390134.cms>

NHRC urged to intervene in Gurjant''s detention - Yahoo! India News

Kolkata, Aug 21 (PTI) Delhi-based Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training has sought an intervention by National Human Rights Commission into ...

in.news.yahoo.com/.../tnl-nhrc-urged-to-intervene-in-gurjant-s...

NEWSPOLITAN :: NHRC directs TN to submit report on evictions

CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit a report on the alleged forcible eviction of slum dwellers ...

newspolitan.com/forum/art/india/.../HE4DSOJ2GBAVITSI

Commission agents rubbish PAU report

Indian Express

It is one of the most contentious issues in Punjab's agrarian economy, but commission agents in the state claim their ties with farmers are like family. ...

Munnar Special Tribunal within a week

Express Buzz

KOCHI: The Kerala Government is all set to constitute the much-awaited Munnar Special Tribunal in a week's time. According to highly placed sources with the ...

LEGAL NEWS 21.08.2010

Court declines to stay CAT's order

The Hindu

The Bench comprising Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice SS
Satheesachandran, however, admitted the writ petition filed by the police
officer ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082159360100.htm>

Telangana a political issue, not Constitutional: Supreme Court

The Hindu

PTI The Supreme Court on Friday said the issue of carving out a separate
State of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh was a “political question” which
cannot be ...

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article584120.ece>

SC tears into Centre flip-flop on Noida park

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday tore into the UPA government's
latest flip-flop in an affidavit virtually exempting the construction of
sprawling ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-tears-into-Centre-flip-flop-on-Noida-park/articleshow/6382921.cms>

New Delhi In a first, SC refers border row to mediators

Hindustan Times

As the court initiated the “track-II” process to “amicably settle”
the border row, it permitted continuation of an SC-appointed local
commission to ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/In-a-first-SC-refers-border-row-to-mediators/H1-Article1-589637.aspx>

Court cannot direct authorities to act against law, rules SC

Indlaw.com

Justice Reddy writing the 19-page judgement for the bench yesterday also
cautioned the courts against interfering in the matter of equation of posts
and ...

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?311a843b-3e98-4e97-84bf-056c78ee0d30>

Take stern action against bogus claimants, SC tells govt

IBNLive.com

The apex court passed the judgement while upholding the cancellation of the
freedom pension scheme benefit to Orissa's Choudhuri Nayak. ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/take-stern-action-against-bogus-claimants-sc-tells-govt/248573.html>

Govt stands by Saxena report to stop mining

Times of India

The committee accepted that the violations of the Forest Rights Act were
serious in nature and needed to be dealt with strictly.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-stands-by-Saxena-report-to-stop-mining-/articleshow/6383767.cms>

PIL seeks automatic doors on all buses

Times of India

The first bench comprising Chief Justice M Yusuf Eqbal and Justice TS
Sivagnanam, before which the PIL filed by Coimbatore-based Nethaji
Pokkuvarathu ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/PIL-seeks-automatic-doors-on-all-buses/articleshow/6383831.cms>


PIL in SC seeks CBI probe into CWG scams

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite the Supreme Court taking a strong stand against populist
public interest litigations, a PIL was filed on Friday seeking a CBI probe
into ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PIL-in-SC-seeks-CBI-probe-into-CWG-scams/articleshow/6383469.cms>

Centre, state told to reply in two weeks
Indian Express
Mahashewata Devi had filed a PIL in the second week of July alleging that
the security forces carried the bodies from the forest tied to bamboo posts
— in ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Centre--state-told-to-reply-in-two-weeks/663161>


Foodgrain scam: UP govt approves filing of FIRs against guilty

Daily News & Analysis

During hearing of a PIL seeking CBI probe into the scam, government counsel
HP Srivastava also informed the high court that the Special Investigating
Team ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_foodgrain-scam-up-govt-approves-filing-of-firs-against-guilty_1426372>

Collector, deputy chargesheeted in arms scam

Times of India

This information was given to a SC Bench, comprising Justices B Sudershan
Reddy and SS Nijjar, which was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Arvind
Sharma, ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Collector-deputy-chargesheeted-in-arms-scam/articleshow/6382829.cms>


Right to Education PIL: PSA represents White Lotus Charitable Trust in the ...

Bar & Bench

Finally, PSA filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition on behalf of
WLCT, against the Union of India (Ministry of Human Resources and
Development), ...

<http://www.barandbench.com/brief/2/934/right-to-education-pil-psa-represents-white-lotus-charitable-trust-in-the-high-court-of-punjab-amp-haryana>


Sec 144 CrPc in NZP flayed

Nagaland Post

Only 176 Hectares was under legitimate possession in a PIL case Party at
Rangaphar, he said. Kiyevi 625.40; Vidima 844.00; Diezephe 895.20; Razaphe
854.40; ...

<http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMzAxNzM%3D-i2M1hekrI6U%3D>


Erosion heat on Centre

Calcutta Telegraph

... Court yesterday in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed
by a group of Dibrugarh residents to protect the town from flood and
erosion . ...

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100821/jsp/northeast/story_12835084.jsp>

BJP MLA praises Rahul, criticises Modi

Times of India
A PIL was filed in Gujarat High Court stating that the plant would pollute
the ground water after which the industry group forfeited a portion of the
plot ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/BJP-MLA-praises-Rahul-criticises-Modi/articleshow/6383802.cms>

Cabinet clears Bill to raise MPs' salary 3-fold

Hindu Business Line

On Friday morning, the Cabinet approved a Bill under which the basic
monthly salary of MPs would go up from Rs 16000 to Rs 50000. ...

<http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082152450400.htm>

Ishrat case: Review petition filed in Gujarat high court

Daily News & Analysis

By DNA Correspondent | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA A petition was filed
in the Gujarat high court on Friday for a review of the court's earlier
order ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ishrat-case-review-petition-filed-in-gujarat-high-court_1426486>

Phone tapping of anti-social elements justified: Delhi High Court

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court Friday held that investigating agencies can
intercept phone calls of an individual if there is sufficient evidence to
prove ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Phone-tapping-of-anti-social-elements-justified-Delhi-High-Court/articleshow/6383571.cms>

Outgoing judge found Guj court staff slow

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Justice Bhagwati Prasad of Gujarat High Court feels that the
court department was too slow to keep up with the speedy disposal of cases.
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Outgoing-judge-found-Guj-court-staff-slow/articleshow/6383800.cms>

Supreme Court suggests changes in IPC section 324

Daily News & Analysis

The court rejected a plea by Singh and the complainant, who was the
aggrieved in the case, to amicably settle the dispute. The high court too
declined to ...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-suggests-changes-in-ipc-section-324_1426430>

Orissa to move SC over POSCO project

Hindustan Times

Orissa will move the Supreme Court against a high court order disapproving
its grant of permission to South Korean steel major POSCO to prospect for
iron ...

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Orissa-to-move-SC-over-POSCO-project/Article1-589756.aspx>

High court upholds Kerala police official's suspension

Sify

The Kerala High Court Friday declined to stay Inspector General of Police
Tomin J. Thachenkery's suspension by the state government for violating
service ...

<http://sify.com/news/high-court-upholds-kerala-police-official-s-suspension-news-national-kiuqkchjbgh.html>

High Court refers disputes to tribunal

The Hindu

Kochi: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday referred to the
Munnar Special Tribunal matters relating to the disputes over two
check-dams ...

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082159350100.htm>


Child won't lie about mother's killers: Bombay high court

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA A child who witnessed her
mother's killing will not point fingers at innocents, the Bombay high court
...

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_child-won-t-lie-about-mother-s-killers-bombay-high-court_1426433>

HC poser to CBI: Why Kolkata jails are considered safe?

Indian Express

After going through a fresh application of the CBI in Jnaneswari trial
transfer case, the Calcutta High Court on Friday asked the CBI to know why
it ...

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-poser-to-cbi-why-kolkata-jails-are-considered-safe/663164/>


HC seeks status of action taken against PGI officials

Times of India

The issue was raised by meditech association in a PIL in the HC seeking
compliance of the inquiry conducted in the matter.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-seeks-status-of-action-taken-against-PGI-officials/articleshow/6384091.cms>


HC tells MCD to relocate slum

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The MCD on Friday approached the Delhi HC seeking its permission
for removal of a slum cluster near JN stadium in view of Commonwealth
Games. ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-tells-MCD-to-relocate-slum/articleshow/6385541.cms>


HC drops charges against 3 IAS officers in land scam case

Times of India

The HC struck down the state's decision in 1995 saying that the authorities
cannot make such a decision after a gap of 14 years of taking over the land
even ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-drops-charges-against-3-IAS-officers-in-land-scam-case/articleshow/6384137.cms>


Medical fitness norms tightened for foreign pilots, Centre tells HC

Times of India

CHENNAI: The Civil Aviation Requirements, which prescribe norms for hiring
foreign pilots by airlines in India, have been amended and a discriminatory
...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Medical-fitness-norms-tightened-for-foreign-pilots-Centre-tells-HC/articleshow/6383776.cms>

Varsity teachers to retire at 65, rules HC

Times of India

PATNA: The Patna high court on Friday directed the state government to
follow the recent regulation framed by the University Grants Commission
(UGC) for ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Varsity-teachers-to-retire-at-65-rules-HC/articleshow/6385008.cms>


Karnataka HC adjourns hearing on ore export ban

Business Standard

The Karnataka High Court today adjourned hearing on the recent ban by the
state government on export of iron ore, till August 27. ...

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/karnataka-hc-adjourns-hearingore-export-ban/405312/>


HC asks BDA for status report on new layouts

Times of India

BANGALORE: The high court has directed the BDA to file a status report on
its recently developed layouts like the ones at Anjanapuara, Sir M
Vishweshwraiah ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-asks-BDA-for-status-report-on-new-layouts/articleshow/6383937.cms>


Top brass of bank may face action in a fraud, says HC

Times of India

The HC quashed the magistrate's order and directed that proceedings be
initiated against the bank's chairman and directors.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Top-brass-of-bank-may-face-action-in-a-fraud-says-HC/articleshow/6384048.cms>

HC asks KMC to review heritage delist

Times of India

KOLKATA: A division bench of Chief Justice JN Patel and Justice B
Bhattachryya of Calcutta high court on Friday directed Kolkata Municipal
Corporation (KMC) ...

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/HC-asks-KMC-to-review-heritage-delist/articleshow/6384244.cms>

Medical expenses of law student: File affidavit, hc tells govt

IBNLive.com

PTI Chennai, Aug 20 (PTI): Noting a submission by Tamil Nadu Public
Prosecutor that the state was not responsible for bearing medical expenses
of a law ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/medical-expenses-of-law-student-file-affidavit-hc-tells-govt/248570.html>

HC comes down heavily on frivolous petitions challenging SRA

IBNLive.com

PTI Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Observing that large number of petitions were
being filed challenging the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme in
Maharashtra ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-comes-down-heavily-on-frivolous-petitions-challenging-sra/248184.html>


Mine owners file counter in HC against ban

Express Buzz

BANGALORE: The exporters and mine owners filed a counter to the objections
filed by the state government defending the ban on export of iron ore. ...

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/karnataka/mine-owners-file-counter-in-hc-against-ban/199292.html>


HC tells Govt not to penalise traders for not filing returns

IBNLive.com

PTI Government Counsel VA Sonpal submitted that the impugned order be set
aside and the matter be remitted back for considering afresh the levy of
penalty. ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-tells-govt-not-to-penalise-traders-for-not-filing-returns/248008.html>

HC directs MU to allow candidate to appear in interview

E-Pao.net

Imphal, August 20 2010: Imphal Bench of the Gauhati High Court today
directed Manipur University to allow a candidate to part in the interview
for ...

<http://www.e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=22&src=210810>

HC pulls up Education Minister

Assam Tribune

GUWAHATI, Aug 20 – In a judgment that lays bare political interference
overriding merit in the matter of public employment, the Gauhati High Court
has set ...

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug2110/at05>


HC spares ageing editors of paper 'no one reads'

Mumbai Mirror

However, while Vishwambhar Takwale, 66, and Rameshprasad Awasthi, 69,
almost landed in jail for the contemptuous articles, the HC let them off
with a ...

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/2010082120100821022219345c38ef0c/HC-spares-ageing-editors-of-paper-%E2%80%98no-one-reads%E2%80%99.html>

Offence under Atrocities Act can be settled out of court: HC

IBNLive.com

PTI Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) In an important ruling, Bombay High Court has said
that an offence under the Atrocities Act, can be 'compounded'. ...

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/offence-under-atrocities-act-can-be-settled-out-of-court-hc/248009.html>

Knowledge Portal

Charitable & Religious Trust Act, 1920 · MRTP Act,1969 ... It is the
routine practice in the case of commission agents to received labour
charges from the ...

<http://www.pdicai.org/ansDisp.aspx?queId=13238>

Compensation for wolf attacks at last

Indian Express

The decision came after the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which directed the department to conduct a probe into the deaths ...

House panel slams Educational Tribunals Bill

Times of India

NEW DELHI: HRD ministry's The Educational Tribunals Bill, 2010, has been severely criticised by Parliament's Standing Committee for not carrying out enough ...

DLF questions CCI powers before tribunal

Business Standard

DLF, the country's largest real estate developer, has approached the Competition Appellate Tribunal, questioning the Competition Commission of India's ...

Sukna land scam: Ex-Lt. Gen.Rath to face court martial from Aug.30

Sify

Rath withdrew his petition from the Armed Forces Tribunal against his court martial in connection with the scam. His counsel, Ajit Singh, said his client ...

No penalty if delay in filing returns is genuine: ITAT

Economic Times

... a Delhi bench of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that penalty cannot be levied if there is a genuine reason for the delay. ...

Tata Tele requests SC to stay BSNL demand for Rs 372 cr

Hindustan Times

PTI Tata Teleservices (TTSL) on Friday requested the Supreme Court to stay the orders of telecom tribunal TDSAT, which allowed the state-owned firm BSNL to ...

SCs/STs who migrate cannot claim quota in Delhi

Sify

Reserved category candidates belonging to other states cannot claim reservation as a matter of right in jobs in Delhi, the Central Administrative Tribunal ...

Victims of Draconia Indian Laws, like 498a,& DV act 2005: NCW ...

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The Delhi High Court has directed the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to pay Rs.20000 each to a man for illegally offloading him from a Dubai-bound plane and keeping him in ...