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Road Blockage: Kerala High Court Issues Notice Of Appearance To CPI(M) And Congress Members, State Officials
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (9th January) issued notice of appearance to various CPI(M) leaders, Congress activists and State officials for allegedly committing contempt of its directions by blocking public roads to conduct events.A Division Bench comprising Justices Anil K. Narendran and Muralee Krishna S. found prima facie case against the Respondents and issued notice.The contempt...
Delhi High Court Questions Maintainability Of Petition Against AAP Poll Promise To Give ₹2100 Monthly Aid To Women
The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the maintainability of a petition against the election promise made by Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) recently, promising to give Rs. 2100 monthly aid to Delhi women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana. Justice Jyoti Singh questioned the petitioner, Vijay Kumar, as to how the plea was maintainable as an election petition. “How...
S.13B Hindu Marriage Act | Consent For Divorce Can Be Unilaterally Withdrawn By A Party Even After Conclusion Of Arguments: Orissa HC
The Orissa High Court has recently held that consent for divorce can be unilaterally withdrawn by a spouse anytime before the passing of decree granting divorce on the basis of mutual consent, even after conclusion of arguments.Reiterating the significance of 'mutual consent' of spouses for grant of divorce under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, the Single Bench of Justice...
Umar Khalid Had 'Concerted Plan' To Remain Outside Delhi During Delhi Riots So That He Doesn't Get Trapped: Police To High Court
The Delhi Police on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that Umar Khalid had a “concerted plan” to remain outside the national capital during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots so that he does not get trapped.The submission was made by SPP Amit Prasad before a bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur while opposing the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and...
Centre, State Don't Seem To Be Serious About Completing Digitization Of Medical Records Of Bhopal Gas Tragedy Patients: Madhya Pradesh HC
Noting that respondent authorities including–the Centre and State did not seem to be serious about completing digitization of medical records of Bhopal Gas Tragedy patients, the Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court directed Union Health Secretary, the State's Chief Secretary and Director of Memorial Hospital Research Centre, Bhopal to finalise an action plan. A division bench of...
Travelling Abroad Not Fanciful But Essential In Today's Times, Right To Travel Should Be Made More Meaningful: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday while emphasising that travelling abroad has become an essential requirement of modern life, held that the right to travel must not only be recognised but also be made more meaningful. A division bench Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna made the observations while pulling up the Passport Authorities for refusing to re-issue a passport to a minor...
Plea Before Delhi High Court Seeks Regulatory Mechanism For Cryptocurrency, Probe Against 'Operational Lapses' At BitsBNS
A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking a regulatory mechanism for cryptocurrency as well as a special probe against alleged operational lapses at BitsBNS.BitsBNS is one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges in India which allows users to trade cryptocurrencies at best competitive prices.Justice Sachin Datta today sought response of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
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Bombay High Court:Advocate Casting Aspersions On Woman's Character Upon Instructions From Client Is Discharging His Duty, Not Insulting Her Modesty: Bombay HCCase Title: Ratnadeep Ram Patil vs State of Maharashtra Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Bom) 634The Bombay High Court recently held that an advocate, when casts aspersions upon a woman's character, on instructions from his client, is...
Twin Conditions U/S 127 Of Income Tax Act For Transferring Assessee's Case From One Officer To Another Are Mandatory: Himachal Pradesh HC
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has elucidated the mandatory twin conditions for transfer of an assessee's case under Section 127 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, from one Assessing Officer to another. Section 127 stipulates that the Commissioner may, after giving the assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter and after recording his reasons for doing so, transfer any...
Karnataka High Court Stalls Framing Of Charge Against Prajwal Revanna In Alleged Sexual Assault Case Till January 16
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the trial court not to frame charges against former Member of Parliament, Prajwal Revanna who is accused in a case of rape and sexual assault, till January 16. However, the trial court is permitted to hear the arguments before framing of charge. Justice M Nagaprasanna has directed thus while hearing a petition filed by Revanna,...
Chargesheet Issued In 2009, No Inquiry For 15 Years: Allahabad High Court Terminates Disciplinary Proceedings
Recently, the Allahabad High Court terminated the disciplinary proceedings against petitioner-employee in which chargesheet had issued in 2009 and no action was taken since then.Petitioner was a Gram Panchayat Adhikari. Though he was set to retire on 31.12.2009, he was suspended on 29.12.2009 due to a pending inquiry against him. He was served a chargesheet on 29.12.2009. After his...
Women Artists In Orchestras Often Face Sexual Harassment, Organizers Must Ensure A Safe Environment For Them: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday emphasised the importance of ensuring a safe and respectful environment for women artists who are part of orchestras as dancers and singers, noting that they are often subject to sexual harassment and exploitation. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh noted that societal perceptions sometimes undermine their basic human rights, reducing these...