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AIIMS Nurses Union Strike: Delhi High Court Asks Union To Submit Undertaking That Functioning Of Institute, Patient Services Shall Not Be Disrupted
In connection with the issue of strike by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nurses Union, the Delhi High Court has asked a responsible office bearer of the Union to submit an undertaking before the competent authority of AIIMS regarding good behaviour and conduct on behalf of all of its members and that the functioning of the Institute including extension of patient services...
"Crushing Blow To Federalism" : Supreme Court's Prima Facie View On TN Governor Referring Cabinet Decision To President
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, was of the prima facie view, that the Tamil Nadu Governor's reference of the AG Perarivalan's remission plea to the President, especially when the Councils of Ministers of the State of Tamil Nadu had already sent in its recommendation, would set out a bad precedent and strike at the heart of the federal structure envisaged by the Constitution. "This sets out...
"Will Take Appropriate Measures Regarding Uncalled For Strikes By Bar Associations": UP Bar Council Assures Allahabad High Court
The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh has assured the Allahabad High Court that it shall take appropriate measures to ensure that frequency of the strike calls, boycott calls, and resolutions regarding abstinence from active work in the court is arrested.The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh was being represented before the Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi to...
Delhi Riots: Court Acquits Man Charged For Vandalizing Shop, Robbery; Says No Cogent & Reliance Evidence On Record To Hold Him Guilty
A Delhi Court on Wednesday acquitted one Noor Mohammad @ Noora of all the charges in relation to a Delhi riots case, observing that there was no cogent and reliable evidence on record to hold him guilty. (FIR 129/2020 registered at Khajuri Khas Police Station)Additional Sessions Judge Virender Bhat acquitted Noora who was charged under sec. 143, 147, 148, 454, 392, 436 and 149 of the Indian...
Delhi Govt v LG : Centre Presses For Reference Of Services Issue To Constitution Bench For Holistic Interpretation Of Article 239AA
The Central Government on Wednesday argued before the Supreme that the matter pertaining to legal dispute between the Delhi Government and the Central Government regarding the control over administrative services in the national capital, be referred to a Constitution Bench for a holistic interpretation of Article 239AA which is central to the determination of issues involved.It may be...
Yes Bank Initiates Insolvency Proceeding Against Zee Learn Ltd, An Essel Group Company: NCLT Mumbai
The National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"), Mumbai Bench, comprising of Justice P.N. Deshmukh (Judicial Member) and Shri K.K. Vohra (Technical Member), has issued notice to Zee Learn Limited in a petition filed under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("IBC"), titled Yes Bank Ltd. v Zee Learn Ltd. The order was passed on 12.04.2022. Zee Learn Ltd. is an Essel...
Lakhimpur Kheri Violence | Allahabad High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Ashish Mishra's Bail Plea
Justice Rajiv Singh of Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench today recused himself from hearing the bail plea of Union Minister's Son, Ashish Mishra, who is a prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence case.Mishra is facing a case of Murder for an incident that took place on October 3, 2021, when four protesting farmers were killed after they were mowed down by an SUV, in which Mishra...
Whether Criminal Revision Petition Maintainable Against Order Granting Interim Maintenance U/s 125 Cr. P.C: Rajasthan HC Examines
The Rajasthan High Court observed that an order of interim maintenance passed under Sec. 125 of Cr.P.C by any Family Court or Magistrate, during the pendency of the proceeding, remains effective up to the final order only and does not decide the rights and liabilities of the parties in finality. In this regard, the court opined that the impugned order dated 27.01.2021, regarding...
Plea Against Blacklisting Of Foreign Tablighi Jamaat Attendees: Centre In Supreme Court Seeks Time To Work On Resolution
As regards the blacklisting of almost 3500 persons in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday was told by ASG K. M. Nataraj that the concerned authority is still working on the resolution for which another one week's time is required.On April 21, the Court had orally suggested that since the UOI's affidavit expressly stated that they will serve...
Raees Promotion Stampede | Gujarat High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Actor Shah Rukh Khan
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday quashed a case against actor Actor Shah Rukh Khan registered against him in connection with a stampede that happened at Vadodara Railway Station during his film, Raees' promotions in the year 2017. The Bench of Justice Nikhil S. Kariel observed that the act on part of Khan could not be termed to be so grossly negligent or reckless, neither could be an act...
'Malaise In System': Calcutta HC Raps Gov Authorities For Not Complying With Orders For Years Despite Not Filing Appeal, Imposes Rs 25K Costs
The Calcutta High Court on Monday imposed costs to the tune of Rs 25,000 on an alleged contemnor for not taking steps for compliance of an earlier order for a period of 7 years despite a contempt application being filed back in 2015. Justice Shekhar B. Saraf also came down heavily on the practice of government authorities of not complying with orders of the Court for years on end and...
Centre Appoints Justice Satyen Vaidya As Permanent Judge Of Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Centre on Wednesday has notified the appointment of Additional Judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Satyen Vaidya as a Permanent Judge of the High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended Justice Satyen Vaidya to be a Permanent Judge of the High Court on 19th April, 2022."In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India,...