'Public Interest Also An Element On Consideration Of Which Employee Can Be Placed Under Suspension': Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently observed that public interest is also an element on the consideration of which an employee can be placed under suspension. The Court further held that even if it is alleged that the particular department of the employee did not suffer any loss due to him, the same cannot make him immune to suspension. The division bench of Justice Sujoy Paul...

'No Different From Offering Freebies': Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge To Practice Of Political Parties Promising "Cash Benefits" In Election Manifestos

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the alleged practice of political parties offering cash benefits in lieu of votes during elections.A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was of the view that the issue has already been considered by the Supreme Court in S. Subramaniam Balaji v. State of Tamil Nadu, and the present case is...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Reduce Qualifying Percentile For NEET-BDS 2021 Admissions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking the reduction of qualifying percentile for admissions to Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS) courses as per the NEET-BDS 2021 exam.The Court had earlier directed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to consider lowering the cut-off percentile as recommended by the Dental Council of India.However, the Union stuck to...

Public Buses Plying Without Valid Registration, Fitness Certificate: Calcutta High Court Seeks State's Response

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday sought response from the State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition alleging that State-owned public transport buses are being allowed to ply without proper documentation such as certificate of registration, certificate of fitness, insurance policy and others.The PIL filed by petitioner Anindya Sundar Das had made a reference to a...

How Will Civilized Society Survive If Religious Structures Come Up In Middle Of Roads?: Delhi High Court Asks Govt To Come Down With "Iron Hand"

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over rampant raising of religious structures, purportedly in the middle of the roads, without due authorization or sanctions. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla told the government:"How will a civilized society survive like this, if we have things coming up in the middle of the road?...

[Sainik Farms] Who Will Be Responsible If A Building Collapses & People Die?: Delhi High Court Directs Centre To Consider Permitting Repair Works

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed its reservation on the Centre's decision placing an embargo on carrying out repair works in the existing structures in unauthorizedly raised "affluent colonies" in the national capital, such as Sainik Farms.While hearing a plea filed by by Ramesh Dugar, Convener of the Area Development Committee at Sainik Farms, seeking regularization of the colonies...

WB Post-Poll Violence: State Alleges NHRC Constituted Own Panel Despite Court-Appointed Committee, Calcutta HC Seeks Commission's Response

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday sought response from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on the allegation levelled by the State government that contrary to the Court's earlier order for constitution of a 3 member committee to look into the complaints of displaced post-poll violence victims in West Bengal, the NHRC had constituted a team of 11 members. The Court on the last date...

Delhi High Court Appoints Expert To Assist On Fair Use Of Sound Recordings In Marriage Ceremonies U/S 52(1)(za) Of Copyright Act

The Delhi High Court has appointed Dr. Arul George Scaria as an expert to assist it in the interpretation of sec. 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act, 1957 to the extent of fair use and fair dealing of sound recordings in marriage ceremonies and weddings.Dr. Scaria is the Associate Professor of Law and Co-Director, Centre for Innovation, IP and Competition at National law University, Delhi....

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Jitendra Tyagi In Dharam Sansad Hate Speech Case For 3 Months On Medical Grounds

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Jitendra Tyagi alias Wasim Rizvi in the case for allegedly making anti-Muslim hate speeches at the Haridwar Dharam Sansad on medical grounds for three months.The Court however directed him to give an undertaking that he would not indulge in hate speech and not give any statement to electronic/digital/social mediaA bench comprising Justices Ajay...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Justice Amjad A. Sayed As Himachal Pradesh High Court's Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Justice Amjad A. Sayed as the new Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. Presently, Justice Amjad A. Sayed is serving as a Judge of the Bombay High Court.Born on 21st January, 1961, Justice Sayed obtained a bachelor's in law from Bombay University in the year 1984. He was on the Panel of Central Government, Bombay High Court...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Justice S. S. Shinde As Rajasthan High Court's Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Justice S. S. Shinde as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Presently, Justice Shinde is serving as a Judge of the Bombay High Court.Pursuant to the retirement of Justice Akil Kureshi as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava had taken over as the Acting Chief Justice of the...

Same Sex Marriage: Delhi High Court Expresses Displeasure At "Objectionable Comments" In Centre's Affidavit Opposing Live Streaming

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure at the "objectionable comments" made in the Central Government's affidavit opposing live streaming of proceedings in the case concerning recognition and registration of same-sex marriages in the country.The Centre had claimed that the applicant is attempting to create "unnecessary hype" of the matter and its sole intention is to...