High Courts
Mere Pendency Of FIR Not Bar For Renewing, Reissuing Passport: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed Vijaywada's Regional Passport Officer to renew/reissue the passport of a man, which was initially refused on the grounds that there was a FIR lodged against him for criminal breach of trust.While disposing of the man's plea, Justice Subba Reddy Satti held that since the jurisdictional Court had not taken cognisance, in such a circumstance,...
'Language Of Gutters' : MP High Court Directs FIR Against BJP Minister Vijay Shah For Comments Against Col Sofiya Qureshi
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today suo motu directed the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists". The Court described his remarks as 'disparaging,' 'dangerous,' and 'language of the gutters'-not merely targeting the officer in question, but denigrating the armed forces as a whole....
Punjab Jail Security | High Court Calls For Urgent Proposals On Prison Safety Measures, Seeks Chief Secy's Affidavit
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab Government to make immediate efforts to submit a proposal for the installation of security equipment and to take measures to strengthen security in Punjab jails.Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Deepak Manchanda noted that as per Punjab's Chief Secretary response, the security equipment has been procured and is being installed...
High Court Seeks Response From Centre, Delhi Govt On PIL Alleging 'Huge' Case Pendency Before Juvenile Justice Boards
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a public interest litigation alleging huge pendency before the Juvenile Justice Boards in the national capital and non-implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015.A division bench comprising Chief Justice dk Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought response of the Union Government, Delhi Government, National Commission for Protection...
Karnataka High Court Appoints Wife As Comatose Husband's Guardian, Allows Her To Operate His Bank Accounts
The Karnataka High Court has appointed a wife as a guardian to her husband Dr. Anil Kumar H.V, and permitted her to operate Dr Kumar's bank accounts as if he is operating the account, as he is suffering from a neurological disorder and for nine months is in a comatose state.A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by Sandya Anil Kumar and said “In the light of...
'Authorities Are Alive To The Situation': Delhi High Court Closes PIL Seeking Expeditious Filling Of Judicial Vacancies
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (May 14) closed a PIL seeking expeditious filling of the judicial vacancies in the Court by elevating eligible District Judges and Advocates from the Bar.The PIL was filed by lawyer Amit Sahni as petitioner in person. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that everyone associated with functioning of...
'There Has To Be Some Limit To Frivolity': Delhi High Court Raps Litigant For Filing PIL Calling BNS A 'Criminal Act' Of Government
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rapped a litigant for filing a public interest litigation alleging that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 which replaced the erstwhile Indian Penal Code of 1860, is a “criminal act” of the Government of India.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela took exception to the petition filed by one Upendra...
Medical Infra Doesn't Appear To Be Improving: High Court Seeks Punjab Govt's Reply On Alleged Deficiencies In Malerkotla's Govt Hospital
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken serious note of the allegedly deteriorating medical infrastructure in Punjab, especially Malerkotla district. Amidst allegation of inadequate facilities, staff shortages, and lack of specialist doctors in the Government maintained hospitals in Malerkotla, the court has sought a detailed affidavit from the state's Health Department Principal...
When Party Can Understand English & Urdu, No Prejudice Is Caused If Acquisition Notice Is Not Published In Regional Language: J&K High Court
The J&K High Court held that mere failure to publish acquisition notification in regional language as per section 4 of the Act does not vitiate the entire proceedings if the party affected has notice of the preliminary notification issued by the official Respondent and had also filled objection to the said notification.The appellant had challenged the notification on ground that notice...
How Can Govt Say There Is No 5G Connection? Delhi High Court Seeks Response On PIL For VC Hearings In District Consumer Forums
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Delhi government on a PIL seeking resumption of VC hearings and proper water and washroom facilities in the District Consumer Commissions in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice dk Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela granted three weeks' time to the Delhi Government for filing an affidavit to the petition....
Order VIII Rule 1 CPC | Time Limit To File Written Statement Not Applicable For Filing Reply To Amended Plaint: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the 120 days time-limit prescribed under the Code of Civil Procedure for filing of written statement by a defendant does not apply to the party while filing reply to an amended plaint.Order VIII, Rule 1 CPC mandates that a defendant must file a written statement within 30 days of being served with the summons. The court can however allow the statement to...
Delhi High Court Rejects PIL On Overcrowding Of Tihar Jail, Asks Litigant To Approach Appropriate Authorities
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (May 14) rejected a public interest litigation highlighting the issue of overcrowding of Tihar jail in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that the litigant had filed a representation to the Union Government which is not the concerned authority which monitored the jails in...