Kerala High Court Reassures KSRTC Pensioners That Pension Will Be Paid On Time, Warns Govt Of Contempt Proceedings

The Kerala High Court when apprised of the news about the suicide of a KSRTC retiree, urged the pensioners not to take steps which are irrational and unnecessary. The Court reassured them that it is now handling the matter and will make sure that pensions are paid within the time frames fixed by the Court.Justice Devan Ramachandran said that he would decide whether to initiate suo motu...

'Highest Respect & Regard For Tamil Nadu': Minister Shobha Karandlaje Apologises In High Court For Linking Rameswaram Café Bombers To TN

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje who was in the eye of the storm for her comments linking the Rameswaram Café bombers to the state of Tamil Nadu has filed an affidavit in the Madras High Court apologizing for her remarks. The affidavit was filed in a plea seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against her following the remarks. The allegation against Shobha is that in...

Leniency Towards Habitual Offenders Diminishes Effect Of Legal Sanctions: Rajasthan HC Rejects Bail Of Journalist Booked For Blackmail, Extortion

Rajasthan High Court has denied bail to a habitual offender, who was alleged to have misused his name as a journalist by threatening innocent people with reputational harm and business disruption to illegally extort money from them by blackmailing.The bench of Justice Rajendra Prakash Soni observed that in such cases victims often did not come forward to file an FIR since they fear...

No Requirement Of Educational Qualification To Contest Polls As MP, MLA: Punjab & Haryana HC Reflects On Dr Rajendra Prasad's "Regret"

The Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that although 75 years have passed since the adoption of the constitution, to date, the "regret" of India's first President Dr Rajendra Prasad in not mandating a minimum qualification to become Members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLA) or Members of Parliament (MP) or a cabinet minister has not been addressed.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu referred to...

Compromise In Rape Cases Involving Minors Has No Legal Value, State Has Duty To Prosecute Accused With Full Rigour: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court has held that in a case of rape involving a minor girl, a compromise arrived at by the accused with the victim girl and her parents has no legal value and cannot be given effect since such compromises are often laced with coercion, undue influence or even financial incentives.“Such compromises often reflect coercion or undue influence rather than a genuine...

Delhi High Court Orders Constitution Of Review Committee To Consider DDA Cases For Resolution Through Mediation

The Delhi High Court has ordered the constitution of a Review Committee to consider matters for resolution of cases concerning Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for resolution through Lok Adalats or the Delhi High Court Mediation & Conciliation Centre. Justice Dharmesh Sharma directed the DDA Vice Chairman to ensure that each lawyer on the panel of DDA in the High Court shall be called...

Prisoners Not Disentitled To Parole For Merely Possessing Phones In Prison, State Should Provide Calling Facility In Jails: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that merely finding mobile phones in possession of prisoners would not be sufficient without cogent evidence to deny parole and the same is "extremely harsh and oppressive."The larger bench opined that denying parole on "mere possession" of the mobile phones will be violation of fair trial as the accused is presumed innocent until proven...

Circulars Issued By Directorate Of Education Should Also Be Issued In Hindi Language: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that the notices and circulars issued by the Delhi Government's Directorate of Education (DoE) should not be restricted to the English language alone and must also be issued in Hindi.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued directions after DoE's counsel said that the circulars and notifications, even pertaining to admission of children belonging to the EWS category,...

Delhi High Court Rules In Favour Of Taj Hotels In Trademark Infringement Suit Against 'Taj Iconic'

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Indian Hotels Company, which owns the Taj hotels chain, in a trademark infringement suit filed by it against a man running a business under the name “Taj Iconic Membership.”Justice Mini Pushkarna awarded Rs. 10 lakh damages and Rs. 5 lakh costs in favour of the Taj group and decreed the suit against the individual, Manoj. The suit claimed that...

Junagadh Municipal Commissioner's Response Silent On Manner Of Plastic Waste Disposal By Hired Agencies: Gujarat HC Takes "Strong Exception"

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday took "strong exception" to Commissioner of Junagadh Municipal Corporation's affidavit, noting it was silent on the court's specific query on the manner in which plastic waste collected from the city and the Girnar Eco-Sensitive Zone, is recycled by the agencies hired by the corporation for this purpose. The high court further in its order said that the...

'Beta Padhao, Beti Bachao': Bombay High Court Observes, Appoints 2 Retired Woman Judges For Safety Of Children In Educational Institutions

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday, while hearing the suo motu PIL regarding sexual assault of two kindergarten students in a school in Badlapur, Thane, reiterated that the Maharashtra Government must teach the boys about the right and wrong, saying 'Beta Padhao aur Beti Bachao' (Educate The Son To Protect The Daughter).A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj...

Court Has Every Right To Ask Questions, Re-Hear Matter: Madras High Court Reserves Order On Retd DGP's Plea For Quashing PMLA Proceedings

The Madras High Court on Tuesday reserved orders on a plea by retired DGP Jaffer Sait seeking to quash proceedings initiated against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The allegation against Sait was that he had received illegal allotment of Tamil Nadu Housing Board plots in Chennai. Following a complaint, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered a case...