Collapse Of Shivaji Maharaj Statue Brought 'International Shame' To India: PIL In Bombay High Court Seeks FIR Against PWD Engineers

A former journalist has approached the Bombay High Court seeking registration of First Information Report (FIR) against the engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Maharashtra government's Malwan Division, over the sudden collapse of the 40-feet grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Sindhudurg district.Unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of...

'Rights Of Complainant-Accused Seriously Prejudiced', High Court Flags Pendency Of Cancellation Report With Police Superintendent For 7 Yrs

Observing that it seriously prejudices the rights of both complainant and accused, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has flagged the issue of cancellation reports pending consideration before concerned Superintendents of Police in Haryana for years.Cancellation report is filed by the police after investigation when no material is found against the accused to file the chargesheet.Justice...

Woman's Right To Reside In Matrimonial Household Must Be Balanced With Protections Afforded Under Senior Citizens Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that the right to residence in matrimonial or shared household of women under the Domestic Violence Act must be balanced with the protections afforded to senior citizens under the Senior Citizens Act. Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that a harmonious interpretation must be given to both the statutes to ensure justice is tailored to the specific...

No Invariable Rule That Prescriptive Easement Right Of Way Can't Be Claimed Over Ridge Of Paddy Fields, Burden Lies On Claimant: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has held that there is no absolute rule that prescriptive easement right of way cannot be claimed over ridges of paddy field. However, the Court stated that there is a heavy burden on the user who claims prescriptive easement right of way over ridges of paddy field as a matter of right, rather than as a permissive user.The Division Bench comprising Justice Sathish Ninan...

Governor's Sanction Was Without Application Of Mind, Against Natural Justice: CM Siddaramaiah To Karnataka HC In MUDA Case

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told the Karnataka High Court on Thursday that the Governor's sanction order permitting the former's prosecution in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) "scam" was without "application of mind", questioning the latter's decision making process which pointed to violation of principles natural justice. The high court was hearing the CM's plea...

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging State Govt's Decision To Withdraw Consent For CBI Probe Against DK Shivakumar

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the petitions filed by CBI & BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal challenging the State government's decision to withdraw consent for a CBI probe into corruption allegations against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.A division bench of Justice K Somashekhar and Justice Umesh M Adiga had on August 12, reserved its order on the petitions filed by...

Delhi High Court Refuses To Quash Defamation Case Against Shashi Tharoor Over 'Scorpion' Remark Against PM Modi, Vacates Interim Stay

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to quash the defamation case filed against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his alleged "scorpion on Shivling" remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta dismissed Tharoor's plea challenging the trial court order passed on April 27, 2019, summoning him in the case, as well as the complaint which was filed by BJP leader...

Madras High Court Declines To Stall Formula 4 Street Race To Be Held In Chennai From August 31st To September 1st

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to stall the Formula 4 Street Race that is scheduled to be held in Chennai on August 31st and September 1st, 2024. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice D Krishnakumar and Justice PB Balaji allowed the race to be conducted subject to obtaining a license from the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which was to be obtained on...

'Love Of Father Cannot Be Better Than Mother's Love': Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Father To Hand Over Custody Of 2 Yr-Old To Mother

Observing that "love of father cannot be better in any manner from mother's love", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed to hand over the custody of 2-year-old son to his mother, who was allegedly detained by his father from his mother's residence.Justice Gurbir Singh said, "A mother's love is the very definition of sacrifice and dedication. At the age of 2 1⁄2 years, the...

"Undermined Integrity Of Electoral Process": Bombay HC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Man Who Attempted To Replace Actual Candidate In Lok Sabha Polls

Observing that his act "undermined the integrity of electoral process and democracy" the Bombay High Court last week rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by a man, who allegedly cheated the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) party and filled in his own nomination form instead of the party's official candidate.Single-judge Justice Rajesh Laddha dismissed the bail application filed by...

Denial Of Medical Reimbursement To Female Employee's In-Laws Under 1940 Punjab Services Rules Needs Reconsideration: High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the Punjab Services (Medical Attendance) Rules 1940 which includes only biological parents and not the in-laws of a female employee for the grant of benefit of medical reimbursement, needs reconsideration.Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi said, "...female employees, who are residing with their in-laws in their matrimonial home and the in-laws...

Bombay HC Asks State To Explain Why It Waived Off Arrears Of Rs 14.8 Crores Owed By Organisers For Police Protection Provided During IPL

The Bombay High Court on Thursday criticised the Maharashtra Government for waiving Rs. 14.8 crores in arrears owed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) organisers for police protection provided during IPL matches, since 2011. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Amit Borkar pulled up the State for its decision, orally observing, "You will keep increasing...