Karnataka HC Reserves Order On Plea Seeking Transfer Of Probe In MUDA Case Involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah & His Wife To CBI

The Karnataka High Court on Monday (January 27) reserved its verdict on a petition seeking a direction to transfer the investigation by the Lokayukta police into the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) "scam" which is stated to involve Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to the Central Bureau of Investigation.Justice M Nagaprasanna reserved its order after hearing the parties. It...

False Implication In NDPS Cases Has Severe Consequences, Ruins Life: Kerala HC Urges Union To Address Inadequacy Of Sentence For False Accusations

The Kerala High Court has directed the Union Government to consider the inadequacy of sentence imposed on a person under Section 58 of the NDPS Act who falsely implicate innocent persons in NDPS cases. The Court stated that false implication in NDPS cases has severe consequences and can ruin someone's life.The petitioner has approached the High Court seeking bail for providing false...

When Additional Offence Is Added In FIR, Police Has To Obtain Order To Arrest From Court Which Gave Bail: Punjab & Haryana HC Reiterates

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reiterated that in case an offence is added in the FIR where the accused is already on bail then the police authorities can arrest only after obtaining an order from the Court which had granted the bail.In a rape case where Section 6 POCSO Act and Section 376 (2)(n) was added later, Justice Namit Kumar asked the police authorities to comply with...

Kerala High Court Calls For State's Explanation On Circular Allegedly Exempting Public Buses From Following Road Safety Standards

The Kerala High Court has sought instructions from the state government regarding a circular dated December 28, 2024, which allegedly exempts KSRTC buses from adhering to road safety standards.The Division Bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. orally said, “We need the circumstances under which the government order was issued.”The Court has sought instructions...

Double Payment For Same Claim Violates Public Policy U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court Bench of Chief Justice N. V. Anjaria and Justice K. V. Aravind held that the issue of double payment for the same claim would undoubtedly be in direct conflict with the Public Policy of India and would violate the Fundamental Policy of Indian Law, as well as the basic principles of morality and justice. Additionally, the court held that it is well established...

'In Realm Of Policy, Not Our Job': Delhi High Court On PIL To Make Health & Yoga Science Mandatory Upto 8th Standard

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed for hearing on April 09 a public interest litigation seeking directions on the Centre and the Delhi Government to make "Health and Yoga Science" a mandatory part of curriculum up to 8th Standard for an overall development of the children as well as development of their physical & mental abilities in spirit of Section 29 of the Right to Education...

Madras High Court Orders Political Parties & Other Organisations To Remove Permanent Flagpoles Erected At Public Places

The Madras High Court had ordered all political parties, communal and other organizations in the State to remove permanent flagpoles erected by them on public places including national highways, lands belonging to the government, etc. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan of the Madurai bench directed the concerned parties to remove all permanent flagpoles within 12 weeks, failing which...

Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Order Directing State To Appoint Woman With 70% Permanent Disability As Anganwadi Worker

After examining the duties and responsibilities of the Anganwadi worker provided in a government resolution, the Gujarat High Court recently set aside a single judge's order which had directed the state to appoint a woman with 70% permanent disability as an anganwadi worker.The court said this after noting that the role necessitates the physical capability to perform tasks which involves...

Letter Issued By Panchayat President Not Equivalent To Completion Certificate U/S 2 Of TN RERA: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that a letter issued by a Panchayat President would not be equivalent to a completion certificate issued by the competent authorities under the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act. A division bench of Justice J Nisha Banu and Justice R Sakthivel observed that as per the Act, since there was no provision and procedure prescribed...

“Name Of Our Country Is In Question”: Madras HC Asks Prison Superintendent To Probe Allegation Of Foreign Prisoners Not Getting Meals

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Superintendent of Prison of Puzhal Central Prison to look into the allegations of foreign prisoners not being given breakfast and being kept in solitary confinement. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice M Jothiraman remarked that all prisoners had to be treated properly and be given facilities as provided for in the prison manual....

[Amritsar Mayor Polls] Alleged Raids By Police On Some Councillors Is A Mockery Of Democratic Setup: P&H HC Directs Video Recording Of Process

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today directed the video recording of proceedings to be conducted for electing the mayor of Amritsar Municipal Corporation.In a plea filed by a Congress Councillor it was alleged that the houses of some of the Councillors, who are to participate in the meeting, were being raided by the Police authorities to harass them and prevent their participation in...

Advocate Praveen Kumar Giri Sworn In As A Judge Of Allahabad High Court

Advocate Praveen Kumar Giri was sworn in as Judge of the Allahabad High Court today. His appointment was notified by the Central Government on January 23. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his name in December last year. With his appointment, the working strength of the High Court now stands at 79 Judges against the sanctioned strength of 160 Judges. Justice...