'In Realm Of Policy, Not Our Job': Delhi High Court On PIL To Make Health & Yoga Science Mandatory Upto 8th Standard

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed for hearing on April 09 a public interest litigation seeking directions on the Centre and the Delhi Government to make "Health and Yoga Science" a mandatory part of curriculum up to 8th Standard for an overall development of the children as well as development of their physical & mental abilities in spirit of Section 29 of the Right to Education...

Madras High Court Orders Political Parties & Other Organisations To Remove Permanent Flagpoles Erected At Public Places

The Madras High Court had ordered all political parties, communal and other organizations in the State to remove permanent flagpoles erected by them on public places including national highways, lands belonging to the government, etc. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan of the Madurai bench directed the concerned parties to remove all permanent flagpoles within 12 weeks, failing which...

Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Order Directing State To Appoint Woman With 70% Permanent Disability As Anganwadi Worker

After examining the duties and responsibilities of the Anganwadi worker provided in a government resolution, the Gujarat High Court recently set aside a single judge's order which had directed the state to appoint a woman with 70% permanent disability as an anganwadi worker.The court said this after noting that the role necessitates the physical capability to perform tasks which involves...

Letter Issued By Panchayat President Not Equivalent To Completion Certificate U/S 2 Of TN RERA: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that a letter issued by a Panchayat President would not be equivalent to a completion certificate issued by the competent authorities under the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act. A division bench of Justice J Nisha Banu and Justice R Sakthivel observed that as per the Act, since there was no provision and procedure prescribed...

Bombay High Court Calls For Affidavit From State On Steps Taken To Fill Administrative Vacancies In Motor Accident Claims Tribunal

The Bombay High Court has directed the State government to file an affidavit on the steps being taken by it to fill up the administrative vacancies in the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai.A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre was hearing the Bar Association Of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Mumbai's petition filed in 2022 seeking direction to the State...

“Name Of Our Country Is In Question”: Madras HC Asks Prison Superintendent To Probe Allegation Of Foreign Prisoners Not Getting Meals

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Superintendent of Prison of Puzhal Central Prison to look into the allegations of foreign prisoners not being given breakfast and being kept in solitary confinement. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice M Jothiraman remarked that all prisoners had to be treated properly and be given facilities as provided for in the prison manual....

[Amritsar Mayor Polls] Alleged Raids By Police On Some Councillors Is A Mockery Of Democratic Setup: P&H HC Directs Video Recording Of Process

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today directed the video recording of proceedings to be conducted for electing the mayor of Amritsar Municipal Corporation.In a plea filed by a Congress Councillor it was alleged that the houses of some of the Councillors, who are to participate in the meeting, were being raided by the Police authorities to harass them and prevent their participation in...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 20 - January 26, 2025

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 38 – 54 ]Leena V. A. v The State of Kerala and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 38Abhijit George v Assistant Sub Inspector of Police, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 39The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. v Fr. Mathew Paikada, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 40M/S.Bhageeratha Engineering Ltd. V. State Of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 41Ammini v State of Kerala , 2025 LiveLaw (Ker)...

Inform On Framework Ensuring Movie Ticket Booking Platforms Provide Accessibility Features For Disabled Persons: Delhi HC To IT Ministry

In a plea for accessibility to book online movie tickets for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to file an affidavit setting out the regulatory framework for ensuring that the ticket booking platforms give due information about accessibility features to ensure informed decision making by PwDs.Justice Sachin...

Advocate Praveen Kumar Giri Sworn In As A Judge Of Allahabad High Court

Advocate Praveen Kumar Giri was sworn in as Judge of the Allahabad High Court today. His appointment was notified by the Central Government on January 23. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his name in December last year. With his appointment, the working strength of the High Court now stands at 79 Judges against the sanctioned strength of 160 Judges. Justice...

Court Cannot Assume Jurisdiction To Appoint Arbitrator Unless Request For Reference Of Dispute Is Received By Respondent: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court bench of Justice R. M. Joshi has held that compliance with Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is mandatory and that the court cannot assume jurisdiction to appoint an Arbitrator under Section 11 unless a request for a reference of dispute is received by the respondent. Brief Facts: The dispute arose with respect to a sub-contract...

High Court Reinstates Punjab Cop After Acquittal In Robbery Case, Cautions Authority Against 'One Liner Order' Dispensing Departmental Enquiry

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed to reinstate a policeman expelled from service for being accused in robbery case even after being acquitted in the matter.Justice Jagmohan Bansal noted that the, “police authorities dismiss an officer as soon as FIR is registered whereas mandate of Rule 16.2 and 16.3 is to dismiss from service after conviction. The officer may be suspended...