Greater Bengaluru Governance Act Renders BBMP 'A Shell Without Any Powers': Petitioners Tell Karnataka High Court In PIL Against 2024 Law

During the hearing of a PIL challenging the constitutionality of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act 2024, the petitioners told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (April 1) that the Act has left elected body like Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike futile and left the latter with only a shell without any powers. Appearing for petitioners–T S Nagabharana, Prakash Belawedi and...

Financial Difficulty, Bald Allegations Of Counsel Negligence Not Enough To Condone Delay In Filing Appeal: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a driver's plea, seeking condonation of 581 days delay in preferring his appeal against a claim under the Motor Vehicles Act, holding that mere financial hardship and unsupported allegations of negligence against prior counsel do not constitute a valid ground under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.The bench of Justice Hirdesh observed; "The...

'Sorry State Of Affairs': Patna High Court Says Citizens Forced To Approach Court For Aadhaar Correction, Directs UIDAI To Act

The Patna High Court has expressed concern over the increasing number of petitions seeking correction of date of birth in Aadhaar records, observing that citizens are being unnecessarily forced to approach the Court despite fulfilling statutory requirements.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Ajit Kumar was hearing a writ petition filed by a petitioner seeking correction of his date of birth in...

'Concealment Deprives Voters Of Informed Choice': MP High Court Refuses To Dismiss Plea Against Congress MLA For 'Hiding' 9 Criminal Cases

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to dismiss an election petition filed by BJP leader Krishna Pati Tripathi against election of Congress' Abhay Kumar Mishra from Semariya constituency in Rewa, for prima facie concealing nine criminal cases against him.The bench of Justice Vinay Saraf observed,"Concealment and suppression of this nature deprive the voters to make an informed and...

'Absence Of Documentary Proof No Grounds To Deny Just Compensation In Accident Cases': P&H High Court Enhances Amount From ₹95K To 7 Lakh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that mere absence of documentary proof of income cannot be a ground to deny just compensation to an injured claimant in a motor accident case. The Court observed that compensation must be assessed on a reasonable basis rather than denied for want of strict proof.Justice Harkesh Manuja was hearing an appeal filed by the injured claimant challenging...

Karnataka High Court Stays FIR Against YouTuber Sameer MD Over Video On Dharmasthala Mass Burial

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the criminal proceedings initiated against Youtuber Sameer M.D, who runs Dootha YouTube channel, over a video he made on the Dharmasthala mass burial case.The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed ordered, “…Learned Additional SPP to accept notice and file objections after watching the video. Further investigation shall remain stayed...

No Judge-Specific Information Maintained On Corruption Complaints Against Judges : Supreme Court Tells Delhi High Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that no judge-specific information is maintained regarding complaints of corruption or misconduct.The Court was hearing a petition filed by journalist and RTI activist Saurav Das seeking information under the Right to Information Act on whether any complaints of corruption or improper conduct have been received by Supreme Court...

“Publicity Litigation”: Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Distribution Of Cash & Gifts During Election, Says ECI Already Taking Steps

The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (1st April), dismissed a plea seeking to prevent illegal distribution of cash either directly or through tokens, and other inducements to voters at the time of elections. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan took note of the submissions made by the Election Commission of India and the State Government that necessary...

'Don't Go Below The Belt': Bombay High Court Tells Republic TV To Tone Down Coverage Of Cases On Anil Ambani

The Bombay High Court on Monday orally told Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, to avoid using disparaging adjectives while reporting on industrialist Anil Ambani and investigations involving Reliance group of companies.Hearing Ambani's defamation suit seeking an injunction against the channel, Justice Milind Jadhav made pointed remarks against sensational tagging and...

J&K&L High Court Grants Interim Protection To Lawyers Facing PSA Detention Over FIR In Alleged Assault At Srinagar District Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the authorities not to detain a group of lawyers under the Public Safety Act in connection with an FIR registered against them, without prior permission of the Court, after the State submitted that it had no intention to detain them on the basis of the said FIR.Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi passed the order in a habeas corpus...

Single Entry-Exit Doors In Buses 'Compromise Safety': MP High Court Directs Transport Authority To Enforce Two Doors Rule

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Regional Transport Authority to ensure all stage carriages and tourist buses comply with Rule 164 of M.P. Motor Vehicle Rules, mandating separate entry and exit doors, within a period of 45 days. The bench of Justice Vivek Jain made a strong observation on systematic non-compliance with safety norms;"...it is a very sorry state of affairs that...

Karnataka High Court Questions State Over Delay In Appointing Nodal Officer To Coordinate Aid For Child Beggars

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (April 1) orally questioned the State government over non-appointment of a nodal officer who is to coordinate the action between various departments engaged in addressing the systemic issue of child beggary. The court has also sought an explanation from the High Court Registry about not uploading the January 22 court order giving the said direction to...