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Former SC Judge Justice Kurian Joseph says Democracy is being “poisoned” as those holding constitutional offices have failed to act in accordance with the Constitution.
Says #CEC is “an institution, not a person” and the #SupremeCourt, as the Constitution’s watchdog, is “bound to bite” if its warnings do not yield the desired result.
A Bengaluru Court grants ex parte ad interim injunction against 42 media organisations, in a defamation suit filed by former CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged broadcasting of a 'honey trap' video.
The video allegedly depicts a woman making allegations of sexual misconduct against the Ex CM.
These are times that the country should think about and take steps for protection of our country - Former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph said today.
Justice Joseph is delivering a seminar on the topic - Independence of Election Commission of India "Compromised?"
J Joseph: Election Commissioner cannot enjoy any special privileges. It is meant to be an institution, not a person. Unfortunately people holding high constitutional office in our country have a wrong understanding or a misguided impression that there is power concentrated on the person. But the Constitution of India does not confer any power on the person.
Madhya Pradesh #HighCourt is hearing a petition of a woman who was travelling for the #CJPProtest and was detained from the train at Itarsi Junction
Advocate for the Petitioner: we are seeking disposal of the petition since the corpus was returned to the family safely.
Counsel for the State sought disposal of all similar matters.
The bench has directed the counsel to produce documents showing that all detainees were returned to their families.
Bombay High Court says it will ensure no person is illegally detained, however, asks petitioner to place specific instances of persons being detained, on record.
A division bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna said it will "take care" of the issue.
The bench was hearing a PIL filed by one Sagar Kantilal Devre alleging that the police has been illegally detaining not only protestors but even passers by, pedestrians etc.
When the matter was called out, the Govt Counsel informed the bench that he just received the petition copy and thus sought an adjournment.
Bengaluru Lawyers hold demonstration against alleged illegal arrest of lawyers & students at #JantarMantar, Delhi, who demanded the suspension of CEC #GyaneshKumar.
Protest being held at Golden Gate of High Court in Bangalore today afternoon.
Various lawyers gathered at the protest site now.
#MadrasHighCourt quashes ED proceedings against former Minister #KPonmudi and others in an alleged corruption case.
Court notes that Ponmudi was acquitted in the predicate offence
The court however grants liberty to ED to take action, as per law, in view of subsequent action in the predicate offence.
The court was informed that the State would be appealing against the order of acquittal
Madhya Pradesh #HighCourt is hearing a PIL raising concerns over the Ken-Betwa Link Project's impact on the Panna Tiger Reserve, Ken Gharial Sanctuary, and displaced communities.
Bench: Chief Justice Alpesh Y. Kogje and Justice Vivek Jain
Members from Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association gathers at media park in solidarity with the bars who were reportedly mistreated by the police during the ongoing CEC protests.
They observed a minutes silence at 1:15 pm
Supreme Court Adjourns Delhi Protest Matter To October 15