High Courts
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, UPSC's Stand On Plea To Reserve 1% Seats In Combined Medical Services Exam For Visually Impaired Candidates
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea seeking reservation of 1% seats for blind and low vision candidates in the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) as per the mandate of section 34(1)(a) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought response of Union Public...
'Will Pass Orders': Delhi High Court In Abhishek Bachchan's Plea Seeking Protection Of Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 10) orally indicated that it will pass an order on actor Abhishek Bachchan's lawsuit seeking protection of personality and publicity rights. Justice Tejas Karia said this after Bachchan's counsel submitted a note in the post-lunch session with respect to defendant entities against whom he was seeking relief. Notably on Tuesday, the court had...
Workers Engaged In Preliminary Interior 'Fit-Out' Work Not 'Employees', ESI Act Benefits Can't Be Extended: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that workers engaged in pre-operative/preliminary interior fit-out works are not covered under the definition of employee under Section 2(9)(ii) of the Employees' State Insurance Act and hence no benefits can be extended to them under the Act. For context, Interior Fit-out refers to those works required for making an interior space ready for occupation such...
Absence Of Word 'Seat' Does Not Oust Court's Jurisdiction Conferred By Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that absence of the word 'seat' does not strip the court of its exclusive jurisdiction to decide disputes arising out of an arbitration agreement. This is a petition filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“1996 Act”) seeking appointment of an Arbitrator for adjudication of disputes...
Sexual Assault On Minor By Married Man Is Unpardonable, Society Must Be More Vigilant Towards Those From Weaker Sections: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court recently observed that the act of sexual assault on a minor girl by a married man is unpardonable and has to be viewed strictly, not only in order to restore the confidence in the minds of children and women, but also to send a strong signal to society at large.It held, “It is noticed here that, the victim belongs to Scheduled Caste and she is so susceptible to...
'Prima Facie Compromises Concept Of Fair Trial': Delhi High Court On LG Notification Allowing Cops To Depose From Police Stations
“Prima facie compromises the concept of fair trial,” the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said on the notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor on August 13 designating all police stations in the national capital as places for police personnel to present evidence and depose before courts through video conferencing.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice...
Can't Order DNA Test Of Rape Survivor And Child Routinely, Has Serious Social Consequences: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that DNA test of a rape survivor and her child cannot be ordered in a routine manner as it has serious social consequences.While dealing with challenge to rejection of DNA test of the prosecutrix and her child, Justice Rajeev Misra held,“in an offence under Section 376 IPC, the paternity of the child is not required to be looked into...the DNA test of...
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Interim Injunction Protecting Designer Arjan Dugal's Clothing Label From Infringement
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to a city-based clothing label run by designer Arjan Dugal, in his suit filed against a former employee over alleged infringement of his trade dress, original artistic work.Justice Tejas Karia issued summons on the main suit and meanwhile, restrained the defendant— operating under the brand name 'So.Man', from dealing in any garment or...
Kerala High Court Quashes POCSO Case Against Youth After Victim Expresses Intent To Continue Romantic Relationship
The Kerala High Court recently quashed criminal proceedings against an 18-year-old man in an alleged case of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, after recording that neither the victim nor her parents had any complaints against him.Justice G. Girish recorded that in the affidavit filed before the Court, the victim, who is now 18 years old, even expressed her intention to continue her...
NH 544: Kerala High Court Further Extends Suspension Of Toll Collection At Paliyekkara
The Kerala High Court has further extended suspension of toll collection at Paliyekkara Toll Plaza (Thrissur district) on NH 544, amid ongoing repair works and consequent traffic congestion.The initial order suspending toll was passed by the Court following a 12-hour long traffic snarl on the Mannuthy–Edappally stretch of the highway, particularly near the toll plaza in question.Today,...
Grandchildren Are Excluded From Deceased Muslim Man's Estate Only If He Has Surviving Son/Daughter: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has made it clear that the grandchildren of a Muslim man are excluded from his estate only if, upon his demise, he is survived by a son or daughter.In the absence of any issue, however, Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora clarified that the grandchildren, being the only surviving lineal descendants, cannot be excluded from the grandfather's estate. The bench was dealing with...
Will Withdraw Notice Banning Eating Of Non-Veg Food Around Sri Honneshwara Deity Temple: State Tells Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka government informed the High Court on Wednesday that it "will withdraw notice" a notice issued by the concerned jurisdictional police stipulating not to sacrifice animals and consume non-vegetarian food around the precincts of Sri Honneshwara Deity temple located in Shivanagere Village in Tumakuru district.The state government said that it would issue a fresh notice within a...