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Remarks On Col. Sofiya Qureshi | Following HC Order, MP Police Books Minister Vijay Shah For Endangering India's Sovereignty
Hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court suo motu directed the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists", the state police have booked him under Sections 152, 196(1)(b), and 197(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.#JustIN | Following #MadhyaPradeshHighCourt's order, the MP...
'Very Serious Issue': Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo-Motu Cognizance Of News Report On 16 Non-Functioning Lok Adalats
The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday (May 13) took suo moto cognizance of a Dainik Bhaskar news report which claims that owing to an order passed by the State Government on April 9 as many as 16 permanent Lok Adalats are not functioning, terming it as a “very serious issue concerning Access to Justice”.The division bench of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Sandeep Shah in its...
CBFC Ensures Freedom Of Expression, Guarantees That Movie Is Fit For Public: P&H High Court Quashes FIR Against Producer Of 'Shooter' Film
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against the producer of movie "Shooter" for allegedly inciting youth to participate in armed activities, which were likely to affect public peace and harmony adversely.The FIR was lodged under Section 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153-A (Promoting enmity between different groups), 153-B...
When Deciding Application For Appointment Of Arbitrator, Court Cannot Examine Whether Claim Is Barred By Res Judicata: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh has observed that it is not open to the referral court in a petition filed under Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”) to examine the issue whether the claim is barred by res judicata. Such an examination falls within the domain of the Arbitral Tribunal. Facts The present petition had been...
Delhi High Court Issues Summons To 'Nashville Fried Chicken' In KFC's Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
The Delhi High Court has issued summons in the trademark infringement suit filed by global fast-food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) against “Nashville Fried Chicken” (NFC).Justice Amit Bansal issued summons to Massive Restaurants Private Limited, the entity which operates NFC and sought its written statement within 30 days. KFC has filed the suit alleging that the...
Mere Pendency Of FIR Not Bar For Renewing, Reissuing Passport: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed Vijaywada's Regional Passport Officer to renew/reissue the passport of a man, which was initially refused on the grounds that there was a FIR lodged against him for criminal breach of trust.While disposing of the man's plea, Justice Subba Reddy Satti held that since the jurisdictional Court had not taken cognisance, in such a circumstance,...
'Language Of Gutters' : MP High Court Directs FIR Against BJP Minister Vijay Shah For Comments Against Col Sofiya Qureshi
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today suo motu directed the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists". The Court described his remarks as 'disparaging,' 'dangerous,' and 'language of the gutters'-not merely targeting the officer in question, but denigrating the armed forces as a whole....
High Court Seeks Response From Centre, Delhi Govt On PIL Alleging 'Huge' Case Pendency Before Juvenile Justice Boards
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a public interest litigation alleging huge pendency before the Juvenile Justice Boards in the national capital and non-implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015.A division bench comprising Chief Justice dk Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought response of the Union Government, Delhi Government, National Commission for Protection...
Karnataka High Court Appoints Wife As Comatose Husband's Guardian, Allows Her To Operate His Bank Accounts
The Karnataka High Court has appointed a wife as a guardian to her husband Dr. Anil Kumar H.V, and permitted her to operate Dr Kumar's bank accounts as if he is operating the account, as he is suffering from a neurological disorder and for nine months is in a comatose state.A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by Sandya Anil Kumar and said “In the light of...
'Authorities Are Alive To The Situation': Delhi High Court Closes PIL Seeking Expeditious Filling Of Judicial Vacancies
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (May 14) closed a PIL seeking expeditious filling of the judicial vacancies in the Court by elevating eligible District Judges and Advocates from the Bar.The PIL was filed by lawyer Amit Sahni as petitioner in person. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that everyone associated with functioning of...
'There Has To Be Some Limit To Frivolity': Delhi High Court Raps Litigant For Filing PIL Calling BNS A 'Criminal Act' Of Government
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rapped a litigant for filing a public interest litigation alleging that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 which replaced the erstwhile Indian Penal Code of 1860, is a “criminal act” of the Government of India.A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela took exception to the petition filed by one Upendra...