Appeals U/S 19 Of Contempt Of Court Act Can Only Be Against Order Imposing Punishment, Framing Of Charges Not Appealable: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court observed that an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Court Act will lie only in cases when the order is connected and incidental to the order of punishment for contempt. The Division Bench, comprising of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. held that there should be an order of punishment preceding the order which is being appealed. The court...

Party Cannot Be Forced To Accept Arbitrator Who Has Conflict Of Interest, Violates Principles Of Natural Justice And Fair Trial: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that a party could not be forced to accept an arbitrator who has a conflict of interest, as the same would violate the principles of a fair trial. The court held that the Perpetual Lease Deed, as well as the Byelaws, which provide for the Registrar, Cooperative Societies to be the sole arbitrator for adjudicating disputes between the petitioner and...

'Any Person' Includes All Resisting Possession, Executing Courts Empowered To Adjudicate Obstruction Claims Under O.21 R.97 CPC: J&K High Court

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reaffirmed the broad jurisdiction of executing courts under Order 21 Rule 97 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The Court presided by Justice Javed Iqbal Wani held that the term "any person" in Rule 97(1) is deliberately broad to include all individuals who resist or obstruct possession, empowering executing courts to adjudicate such...

Dismissal From Service Bars Pensionary Benefits Under Punjab Civil Services Rules: Punjab & Haryana HC

Punjab & Haryana High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Justice Jagmohan Bansal dismissed a petition that sought pensionary benefits for a dismissed Punjab Police officer. The court affirmed that dismissal from service revokes pension rights under Rule 2.5 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules. It held that pension is only available to those permitted to retire, and granting pension...

Caste-Based Temple Administration Not A Religious Practice, Cannot Be Protected Under Articles 25, 26 Of Constitution: Madras High Court

Promoting its idea for a casteless society, the Madras High Court recently observed that no caste could claim ownership of a temple and that administering a temple by a particular caste was not a religious practice that could be protected under Article 25 and Article 26 of the Constitution. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy observed that only if a group followed a particular philosophy or...

Breaking | Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Christian Michel Booked By ED In AgustaWestland Chopper Scam

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to British Arms Counsultant Christian James Michel in the FIR registered by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Agusta Westland chopper scam. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma allowed Michel's bail application in the money laundering case.On February 18, the Supreme Court had granted bail to Michel in the case registered by Central Bureau...

Gujarat High Court Stays Trial Against State BJP Minister Purshottambhai Solanki In ₹400 Crore Alleged Fisheries Scam

The Gujarat High Court stayed trial against BJP minister of state for fisheries Purshottambhai Odhavji Solanki, accused of awarding dams for breeding fishes to various persons without issuing tender as per policy and thereby allegedly getting "illegal financial benefits" to the tune of Rs 400 crores. The high court observed that the trial court proceeded to frame charges against Solanki when...

Unsuccessful In All Attempts: Rajasthan HC Rejects Candidate's Challenge To Policy On Officers' Selection To Commission In Army Dental Corps

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed a candidate's petition challenging a 1996 Policy on procedure for selection of officers for appointment to permanent commission in Army Dental Corps, after noting that that he had not only participated in the process but had remained unsuccessful three times. The court thus said that the candidate was thus barred by the principle of acquiescence. It said...

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: High Court Closes PIL To Rescue 8 Trapped Workers After State Gives Assurance

The Telangana High Court on Monday (March 3) closed proceedings in a PIL petition praying that the State takes all necessary and immediate steps to remove 8 workers who are stated to be trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel in Nagarkurnool. A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara closed the matter owing to the reassurance given...

Been In Jail For 5 Yrs, Booked Under UAPA Over 'Innocuous Messages': Khalid Saifi To Delhi High Court For Bail In Delhi Riots Case

United Against Hate founder Khalid Saifi, accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, on Tuesday asked the Delhi High Court to consider if UAPA charge invoked against him over "innocuous messages" can be a reason for denying him bail or even prosecuting him in the FIR.While canvassing its case, the Delhi Police had relied on some allegedly incriminatory messages exchanged between Saifi...

Kerala High Court Lifts Suspension Of Website Of Lending Service Provider 'Olyv'

The High Court of Kerala has lifted the blocking of the website 'olyv.in', which is a Lending Service Provider (LSP). The website was deactivated following a communication issued by the Kerala Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (Kerala Police) invoking powers under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 to the domain service provider. The Kerala Police issued the...

Don't Forget That Time Is Valuable: Madhya Pradesh HC In PIL Against Display Of Long Advertisements In Movie Theatres

In a PIL claiming inconvenience caused to movie-goers due to display of long advertisements before the start of movies, the Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court observed that while it is for the Centre to take a call on the issue however "one can not forget that Time is a valuable Resource". While it did not enter into the issue, the court disposed of the plea observing that it...