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Divorced Muslim Woman Entitled To Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC Even After 'Iddat' Period Until She Remarries: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has observed that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even for the period after iddat and for her whole life unless she is disqualified for the reasons such as marriage with someone else.While observing thus, the bench of Justice Raj Beer Singh set aside an order of the Family Court whereby the plea filed by one Shakila...
Petitions Against ED Director's Tenure Motivated By Personal Interests Of Congress Leaders Facing Investigation: Central Government To Supreme Court
The Central government has filed a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court of India in the petition against the extension of tenure of the Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Sanjay Kumar Mishra. As per the counter affidavit, the writ petition in question, although has been styled as a Public Interest Litigation, is motivated by personal interest of the President and office bearers of...
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup: February 20 - February 26, 2023
Nominal Index :Tawqeer Ahmad Wani Vs UT of J&K 2023 LiveLaw (JKL) 30M/s Sundaram Surgicals Vs Drug Inspector Doda 2023 LiveLaw (JKL) 31XXX(Minor) Through Her Father Vs UT of J&K 2023 LiveLaw (JKL) 32Dr Jahangir Iqbal Tantray Vs Farmeeda Akhter 2023 LiveLaw (JKL) 33Sunil Kumar Vs Union of India 2023 LiveLaw (JKL) 34Ms Syeda Nazir Vs State of J&K & Ors 2023 LiveLaw (JKL)...
Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Bar Association Office Bearers On Plea Alleging Obstruction Of Legal Aid Defence Counsel
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the office bearers of the Bar Association Committee, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, in a contempt petition filed over alleged obstruction of the work of legal aid defence counsel appointed by the Legal Services Authority.A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud dispensed with the personal appearance of the office bearers. The matter will be next heard...
Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 20 To February 26, 2023
Citations 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 161 to 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 182NOMINAL INDEXWINZO GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED v. GOOGLE LLC & ORS 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 161 PARMINDER SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 162 JAI A. DEHADRAI AND ANR v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 163 BHUPINDER SINGH & ANR. v. LT GOVERNOR OF DELHI & ORS. 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 164 Asad...
Sabarimala : People For Dharma Urges Kerala HC To Not Interfere With Practice Of Appointing Only Malayala Brahmin As Priest
The Kerala High Court on Saturday, in a special sitting, continued to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Travancore Dewaswom Board notification inviting applications only from Malayala Bhramins for appointment as Melshanthi (chief priest) of Sabarimala-Malikappuram temples. A Division Bench consisting of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P G Ajith Kumar has been hearing...
Justice S Ravindra Bhat Inaugurates Regional Colloquium of Southern States Organised By Kerala HC On Juvenile Justice Act, Pocso Act And Drug Abuse Among Children
A Regional Colloquium on Juvenile Justice Act,2015, PoCSO Act and Drug Abuse among Children organized by the High Court of Kerala is being held at Kochi Marriot Hotel, Ernakulam on 25th and 26th February. The Colloquium is being conducted to sensitise various stake holders of the justice delivery system handling cases involving children under different acts at various levels.The Colloquium...
Offering Permanent Commission To Women Officers Not Only About Equality But Also About Recognizing Their Unique Skills: Justice Hima Kohli
Supreme Court judge, Justice Hima Kohli on Saturday said that offering Permanent Commission to women officers is not just about fair play and equality but also about recognizing the unique skills and abilities they bring to the Armed Forces, which is a different set of experiences and skills.“Indian Armed Forces is showcased as a profession that welcomes diversity and recognizes...
Empathy Is An Essential Ingredient In The Law And It Is What Separates a Just Society From An Unjust One: CJI DY Chandrachud At NALSAR
Delivering the Inaugural Silver Jubilee Lecture-cum-Convocation Address at the 19th Annual Convocation of NALSAR University, the Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, on Saturday, highlighted the importance of empathy and compassion in legal education.“I believe that empathy is an essential ingredient in the law and it is what separates a just society from an unjust one. It is...
Contractual Employee Can’t Be Removed From Service Without Following Rules Of Natural Justice, Orissa High Court Reiterates
The Orissa High Court has reiterated that the rules of natural justice are required to be followed before disengaging even a contractual employee.While providing relief to a junior teacher (contractual), who was removed without being provided an opportunity to defend himself, a Single Judge Bench of Justice Sashikanta Mishra said:“This Court is not impressed with the argument that being...
Delhi High Court Stays MCD Mayor's Notice For Re-Election To Standing Committee
In a special Saturday hearing, the Delhi High Court stayed the newly-elected Mayor Shelly Oberoi's notice for re-election of the six members of standing committee of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).Justice Gaurang Kanth observed that prima facie the returning officer or Mayor is conducting re-elections without declaring the results of elections conducted on February 24 which is in...
Right Of Way: Delhi High Court Allows Demolition Of Portions Of Mandir, Masjid, Says Larger Public Interest Outweighs Concerns Of Places Of Worship
The Delhi High Court has observed that places of worship cannot encroach public land and hinder developmental activities meant for the larger segment of the public.Justice Prathiba M Singh made the observations while paving the way for demolition of portions of a Mandir and a Masjid situated at Jheel ka Piao in Delhi’s ITO area for making the pedestrian pathway uniform.The court observed...