Plea In Delhi High Court To Allow Sonam Wangchuk, Others From Ladakh To Hold Peaceful Protest At Jantar Mantar

A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking permission to allow climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates from Ladakh to hold peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar or any other suitable location from October 08 to October 23 for raising environmental awareness and demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.The plea has been filed by Apex Body Leh, an organization...

Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order To Protect Trademark Of Master Capital Services, Asks Meta To Block WhatsApp Accounts Misusing Mark

The Delhi High Court has issued an ex-parte temporary injunction against unidentified individuals, restraining them from using the trademark 'Master Trust', owned by Master Capital Services Limited.The Court also directed Meta, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Department of Telecommunications to block WhatsApp accounts of groups, which are claiming association with...

S. 188 CrPC | CBI Requires Only Centre's Nod To Probe Crimes Abroad Committed By Indians, State's Consent Not Needed: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has held that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not required to seek the consent of the State Government under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act 1946 to investigate an offence committed outside the country by an Indian citizen; in such cases, only the sanction of the Central Government is required. A bench of...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Advocates As Judges Of Gujarat High Court

The Central Government has notified the appointment of three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court.The three advocates are:Sanjeev Jayendra Thaker,Deeptendra Narayan Ray andMaulik Jitendra ShelatA notification issued in this regard states:“In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint S/Shri (i)...

Party Cannot Mount Fresh Challenge Against Land Grant Order Or Claim Title Over Property In Review Plea: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has said that parties cannot be permitted to mount a fresh challenge to a land grant order which has been duly upheld by the coordinate Bench, under the guise of a review petition.A single judge bench of Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum dismissed a petition filed by one M S Praveen Kumar and said, “Allowing such a challenge would not only undermine the established...

Pottukuthal In Erumely Sree Dharma Shastha Temple: Kerala HC Directs Dewaswom Board To See That No Money Is Collected For Pottukuthal

The Kerala High Court directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure that no persons collect money from the devotees for applying Vibhoothi/ Sindoor or Chandanam in Sree Dharma Shastha Temple, Erumely. This direction was given as the Board submitted before the Court that 3 mirrors are placed in the nadapanthal and aanakottil of the temple during masapooja and mandalam-makaravilakku period...

“Benevolent Object”: Madras High Court Refuses To Interfere With Leasing Of 2.5 Acres Temple Land For Building College

The Madras High Court recently refused to quash an order leasing 2.50 acres of land belonging to Sri Somanathaswamy Temple in Kolathur to Sri Kapaliswarar Temple in Mylapore for 25 years to establish an Arts and Science College. Justice M Dhandapani noted that on perusal, the impugned order appeared to be for a benevolent object. The court noted that it was not inclined to interfere...

Forest Driver Recruitment: Kerala HC Declines Fresh Test In Vehicle 'Suitable' For 6Ft. Tall Applicant, Says No Denial Of Employment Opportunity

The Kerala High Court has set aside the order of the Administrative Tribunal directing the Kerala Public Service Commission to conduct a fresh driving test in a vehicle suitable for a 6 feet tall applicant, and to consider him in the selection process for the post of Forest Driver in the Forest Department.The applicant contended that he was unable to maneuver the vehicle provided to him due...

Delhi High Court Directs District Courts To Ensure Recording Advocates' Appearances In Order Sheets, Calls For 'Drop Box', 'Chat Box' System

The Delhi High Court has recently directed all the district courts in the national capital to ensure that the appearances of advocates are properly recorded in the order sheets.Justice Sanjeev Narula directed the Principal District and Sessions Judge (Headquarters) to issue necessary instructions to all District Courts on the issue. “To facilitate this process, a mechanism similar to...

Bombay High Court Revives PIL On Potholes And Poor Road Conditions

The Bombay High Court has stated that it would revive a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on the issue of potholes in Mumbai and other districts in Maharashtra. Today, a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Amit Borkar was pronouncing the judgment on a contempt petition filed by Advocate Ruju Thakkar alleging non-compliance of Court's order to maintain good...

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To BJP MLA's Son Booked Under Atrocities Act

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday (October 3) granted regular bail to BJP MLA Geetaba Jadeja's son- Ganesh Jadeja, who is booked under the Atrocities Act, Arms Act and various provisions of the IPC for abducting and assaulting a member of the Scheduled Caste community.Ganesh was in custody since June 2024 on allegations of rioting, abduction, criminal intimidation and attempt to murder. He...

Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order To Protect Personality Rights Of Indian Actor And Producer Vishnu Manchu

The Delhi High Court has recently passed a john doe order to protect the personality rights of Indian actor and film producer Vishnu Manchu who is known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema.Justice Mini Pushkarna was dealing with Vishnu's suit seeking protection of his name, voice, image, likeness and all other elements of his personality. The suit was filed against the unauthorized use of...