High Courts
'Preservation Of Periyar Vital But No Breakthrough': Kerala High Court Presses For Urgent Cleaning Of River, Its Tributary
The Kerala High Court has expressed dissatisfaction over the continued delay in ameliorating the contamination of Periyar River, particularly at the Kuzhikandam Thodu stretch.A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha was hearing a batch of petitions concerning pollution in the river, particularly Kuzhikandam thodu- its tributary. A.X. Varghese,...
CAG Report Can't Impose Financial Liability Without Due Adjudication: J&K High Court Quashes FCI's Recovery Against Flour Mills
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that even if a report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is considered to possess some evidentiary value, it can at best serve as an indication of possible irregularities and cannot be treated as conclusive proof to impose financial liability.“The CAG, being a constitutional audit authority, is not vested with...
Facilitate Temple Darshan For Persons With Disabilities, Consider Fixing Specific Days/Time Slots: Kerala High Court To Devaswom Boards
The Kerala High Court on Friday (September 12) issued a set of directions to the four Devaswom Boards in the State, namely, Travancore, Cochin, Guruvayoor and Malabar Devaswom Boards, in order to facilitate temple darshan for persons with disabilities (PWDs).The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar was considering a suo motu petition, which was registered...
'Why Being So Sensitive?' Punjab & Haryana High Court On Plea Filed For Removal Of Shivling Image From Brand Logo
The Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of a PIL seeking the removal of 'Shivling' image from a brand's logo, observing that the petitioner was being "so sensitive".The PIL sought directions for removal of the Shivling photo from the packaging of an Ayurveda company's products, and also prayed to restrain others from using images or symbols of gods and deities on commercial...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Violation Of Pollution Norms At Isha Foundation
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking direction to the authorities to take appropriate action against discharge of sewage and effluents by the Isha Foundation into the neighbouring lands. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan took note of a subsequent petition filed by the same petitioner raising the same concerns, in which...
Not Mandatory For Two-Member Bench Of NCDRC To Be Comprised Of A Judicial Member: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that it is not mandatory for a two member bench of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to necessarily comprise of a judicial member. “If a two-member Bench of National Commission finds legal complexity in matter or if they differ in opinion on any point, the matter can be referred in terms of Regulation 12 of Consumer Protection...
Upgradation Of Telecom Infrastructure For Better Connectivity Integral To Delhi Airport Metro Line: High Court
The Delhi High Court has emphasized that upgradation of telecom infrastructure is of paramount importance and is an integral part of the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line, a lifeline for Delhi travellers connecting IGI Airport to New Delhi Railway Station.Justice Sachin Datta however regretted that despite the passage of more than three years since the launch of 5G services, the company...
Telangana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail In Rape Case, Notes History Of Prosecutrix Filing Similar Complaints
The Telangana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a Doctor, accused of rape, after noting that the complainant had filed similar cases against other individuals on prior occasions.The order was passed by Justice K. Sujana, who noted:“Considering the submissions made by the respective counsel and the material on record,the alleged offence against the petitioner is under Section 64(1)...
Homemaker's Efforts Help Husband Build Assets, But No Law To Back Her Ownership Rights: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that there is no statutory basis at present recognising the contributions of homemakers in taking care of the household, family and children, “which remain hidden and downplayed,” for making any determination on their ownership rights, or even to quantify the value of such contributions. “Perhaps, in time, the legislature may take measures to ensure that...
After Delhi HC, Bombay High Court Also Vacated Over Bomb Threat
Update: Court returned to normalcy at about 3pm with some benches resuming hearings.The Bombay High Court on Friday noon received a Bomb threat after which the court premises were vacated resulting in judges rising from the court even before the lunch break.Initially, the bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, sitting in the central court, abruptly left the...
Accused Can't Be Denied Right To Pursue Studies Abroad On Mere Apprehension Of Absconding: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an accused cannot be denied the right to pursue his studies abroad merely on the apprehension that he may flee from justice.The Court noted that the 21-year-old who was accused under Sections 147, 149, 323, 324, 379, 379-B and 506 of IPC and Sections 3(2) and 3(2)(va) of the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,...
Delhi High Court Orders Fresh Framing Of Charges Against Air India Flight Passenger Over Aggressive Behaviour
The Delhi High Court has asked the trial court here to pass fresh order on charge against a man accused of displaying aggressive and abusive behaviour in an Air India flight. The man, Harvey Mann, was also accused of threatening the crew members and repeatedly attempting to open the aircraft door mid- air, proclaiming that he was prepared for “shahadat” and would take everyone along...