[NDPS Act] Absence Of Recovery From Accused Insufficient For Bail When Nexus With Narcotic Network Is Disclosed: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere absence of recovery of narcotic drugs from an accused is not a sufficient reason for the grant of bail, when there is prima facie evidence of involvement of the accused in a narcotic network. Justice Shalinder Kaur remarked that the involvement in a narcotic network justifies a 'more cautious' approach for grant of bail under Section 37 of...

Appointment Of Arbitrator By GM Of Metro Rail In Dispute Between Railways & Contractor Is Barred U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has held that the appointment of an arbitrator by the General Manager of Metro Railways in a dispute between Metro Railways and the contractor is barred by Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act). Therefore, the General Manager cannot be permitted to appoint the arbitrator. Brief...

Land Allotted Through Lucky Draw Can't Be Denied Due To Loss Of Records: P&H HC Grants ₹2 Lakh Compensation Over Denial Of Land Allocation

The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the loss of original records cannot be a ground to deny allotment of a residential plot to a man who was selected in a draw of lots by the Punjab Government in 1999. The Court also granted an “exemplary compensation" of Rs 2 lakh.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said, "If the apposite responsibility is not fixed upon the custodian...

'Police Joined Hands With Rape Accused', Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Dy Commissioner To Personally Visit Minor Victim, Ensure Facilities

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed shock at the helplessness of a minor victim of sexual assault, raped by multiple accused for financial gains at different places.Justice N.S Shekhawat directed the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Police "to personally visit the victim of the crime in the present case and to file a detailed report with regard to her status."The Deputy...

Registration Of Gift Deed Does Not Make It Valid Under Muslim Law Without Declaration Or Formal Acceptance Of Property: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that merely because the gift under muslim law is a registered one does not obivate the possibility of the gift being invalid. The court said that what is important in muslim law while executing a gift deed is that all the essential conditions required to valid gift are present.The court was hearing a 2nd appeal against order passed by the appellate...

Delhi High Court Suspends Medha Patkar's Sentence In Defamation Case By LG VK Saxena, Grants Her Bail

The Delhi High Court on Friday suspended the sentence of Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar in the criminal defamation case lodged against her by Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2001.VK Saxena is presently Delhi's Lieutenant Governor. Justice Shalinder Kaur passed the order in the post lunch session after an urgent petition was filed by Patkar. Patkar withdrew her plea...

Give Credits To Dagar Brothers In AR Rahman's Veera Raja Veera Song: Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction

In an interim order passed on Friday, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Veteran Indian classical singer Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar in his suit alleging copyright infringement of his “Shiva Stuti” composition by music composer A.R. Rahman and other producers in Tamil film Ponniyan Selvan 2 song "Veera Raja Veera.”Justice Prathiba M Singh said that balance of convenience was...

Finance Act, 1994 | Mere Non-Registration Under Service Tax Isn't Fraud Or Suppression To Justify 5 Year Limitation: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has recently quashed a service tax demand raised against a government contractor, ruling that merely not registering for service tax could not be equated with fraud or suppression of facts warranting the application of the five-year extended limitation period under the Finance Act, 1994.The Division Bench comprising Justice Rajeev Ranjan Prasad and Justice Sourendra...

Making Medical Facilities Available In Govt Hospital Is State's Constitutional Duty, Court Can Issue Directions If It Is Neglected: Madras HC

While directing the State Government to make Bone Marrow Facilities available in the Government Hospitals, the Madras High Court recently observed that the government had a constitutional obligation to ensure that medical facilities are available in government hospitals and they reach the poor, downtrodden, and underprivileged citizens of the country. The bench of Justice MS Ramesh...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs States To Form SOPs For Curbing 'Gangster Culture', Says Judiciary Must Send Strong Message

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Governments of Punjab and Haryana to frame a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to curb gangster culture.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, "The judiciary must ensure that those who engage in such nefarious activities face the full brunt of the law, sending a strong message that such criminality will not be tolerated. This will be a step...

'Easy To Point Finger At Authorities': Bombay HC In Senior Citizens' PIL Against Illegal Parking, Asks Them To Try Creating Awareness

While hearing a PIL seeking action against illegal parking near a railway station, the Bombay High Court asked the petitioners whether they would visit the station between 10 am and 5 pm to "create awareness" on the issue. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice MS Karnik remarked that 'public spirited persons' should provide a remedy to the problem, instead of just...

Telangana High Court Protects BRS Leader Kaushik Reddy From Arrest For Allegedly Demanding Bribe In Connection With Illegal Mining

The Telangana High Court has directed the State not to take coercive action against BRS Party MLA Kaushik Reddy, on allegations of demanding a bribe of ₹50 lakhs from the husband of the de facto complainant for running an illegal mining quarry.The order was passed by Justice K. Lakshman, who noted that the police had registered an FIR without conducting a preliminary investigation and...