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NDPS Trials Affected Due To Delay In Filling Vacancies In Forensic Labs: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 3) raised concern over pending vacancies in Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL), contributing to delays in concluding criminal trials under the NDPS Act.The Court passed an interim order requesting the Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam to appear before it and assist in curbing the menace of substance abuse among students of schools and colleges in...
Indore-Dewas Jam | 'Why Step Out Sans Purpose?' : NHAI Lawyer's Comment In MP HC Sparks Row; Authority Issues Notice
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a show-cause notice to an advocate, who, while representing the authority before the Madhya Pradesh High Court on June 30, reportedly remarked, “Why do people step out early...” in reference to the traffic jam situation on the Indore-Dewas highway. Clarifying its stance, NHAI in a statement posted on 'X'...
Allahabad HC Seeks State's Counter On Bail Plea Over FB Post Allegedly Disrespecting Indian Flag; Matter Posted For August
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday posted for hearing in August a bail plea filed by a man accused of posting a Facebook image allegedly showing the Indian flag in a reversed position in contrast to the forward flags of Pakistan, Turkey and China. A bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal called for a counter affidavit from the State Government along with coloured photographs of...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of 2 Advocates As Additional Judges Of Bombay High Court
The Union government on Friday notified the appointment of two advocates as additional judges of the Bombay High Court for two years.The two advocates are:1. Gautam Ashwin Ankhad, and2. Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar.The Supreme Court collegium had recommended their names for elevation on September 24.It may be noted that out of the nine names recommended for appointment as judges of the Bombay...
Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Appointments To Gauhati High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 01st July, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following persons as Judges in the Gauhati High Court:ADVOCATES:(i) Shri Anjan Moni Kalita @ Anjan Kalita, and(ii) Shri Rajesh Mazumdar.JUDICIAL OFFICERS:(i) Shri Pranjal Das, and(ii) Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sharma....
Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Elevation Of 2 Advocates As Patna High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 01st July, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Advocates, as Judges of the High Court of Judicature at Patna:(i) Shri Ajit Kumar, and(ii) Shri Praveen Kumar....
SC Collegium Proposes Appointment Of Advocate & Judicial Officer As Rajasthan HC Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 02nd July, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following persons as Judges of the Rajasthan High Court:ADVOCATE:(i) Shri Anuroop SinghiJUDICIAL OFFICER:(i) Smt. Sangeeta Sharma...
SC Collegium Proposes Appointment Of 5 Advocates & 5 Judicial Officers As MP High Court Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 01st July, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Advocates, as Judges of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh:(i) Shri Pushpendra Yadav,(ii) Shri Anand Singh Bahrawat,(iii) Shri Ajay Kumar Nirankari,(iv) Shri Jai Kumar Pillai, and(v) Shri Himanshu Joshi.On July 2, the Collegium proposed the appointment of following...
Supreme Court Collegium Makes Proposals For Judges' Appointments In Andhra & Telangana High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 02nd July, 2025 approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Tuhin Kumar Gedela, Advocate, as a Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.The Collegium also proposed the appointment of the following Advocates as Judges of the High Court for the State of Telangana:(i) Shri Gouse Meera Mohiuddin,(ii) Shri Chalapathi Rao Suddala,(iii) Shri...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of 3 Judicial Officers As Delhi HC Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 01st July, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers, Ms. Shail Jain, and Ms. Madhu Jain as Judges of the Delhi High Court.Also, the Collegium in its meeting held on 02nd July, approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Vinod Kumar, Judicial Officer, as Judge of the High Court of Delhi....
'Amnesty From Penalty Under Stamp Act Does Not Create Right Of Registration Of Instrument Beyond Limitation Period': Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that payment of stamp duty under the Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme, 2023, cannot override the statutory time limits prescribed under the Registration Act, 1908, for presentation of documents. It dismissed a petition challenging the refusal to register a 1987 Development-cum-Sale Agreement despite payment of stamp duty under the Amnesty Scheme.Justice...
MP High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Ramps In All Public And Private Buildings In Indore For Access To Persons With Disabilities
The Madhya High Court recently issued notice on a PIL seeking proper enforcement of provisions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, particularly construction of ramps and related accessibility measures in public and private buildings in Indore.A division bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Binod Kumar Dwivedi issued notices to the to the Centre, State and the...