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Handwriting On A Disputed Document Cannot Be Compared With Signatures On Vakalat & Written Statement: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent case, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that no time limit is fixed under Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act for sending disputed writings to the handwriting expert and it can be done at any stage of trial. Furthermore, the handwriting on a disputed document cannot be compared with the signatures on Vakalat and Written Statement as these are not assured...
Very Sorry State of Affairs: Supreme Court On Pendency Of Execution Proceedings In Arbitration Matters For More Than 20 Years In Executing Courts In UP
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concerns at the pendency of execution proceedings for executing the award in Arbitration Matters before subordinate courts/executing courts in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The Court observed that if the Award, under the Arbitration Act, is not executed at the earliest, it will frustrate the purpose and object of the Arbitration Act as well as the...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Pleas Seeking 10% EWS Reservation Benefit In UP Higher Judicial Service Exam 2020
The Allahabad High Court last week dismissed two pleas seeking direction to the High Court administration to provide the benefit of the 10% reservation to the E.W.S. General Category candidates for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service, 2020.Stressing that once the advertisement is out, it would not be just and proper for the authorities to insert any new clause, the Bench of Justice Dr....
"No Overt Act" - Bombay High Court Grants Bail To 10 Tribal Accused In Palghar Mob Lynching, Refuses Bail To 8 Others
The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to 10 tribals accused in the Palghar mob lynching cases of 2020 in which three people were lynched including two Sadhus. The court denied bail to eight others. Earlier, in January 2021, the special court granted bail to 89 accused in the case. In Friday's order Justice Bharati Dangre distinguished between those present at the site and...
Access To Quality Child Care At Workplace Play Significant Role In Ensuring Motherhood Doesn't Become Insurmountable Barrier To Women Empowerment: Justice BV Nagarathna
"An initiative which seeks to provide access to quality child care with the workplace of a parent may therefore be regarded as a welcome and salutary initiative which would facilitate retention of women within the labour force and in the legal fields and other fields," Justice B.V. Nagarathna of the Supreme Court said on Friday. Justice Nagarathna was speaking at the inauguration of the...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Alleged Maoist Kheem Singh Bora Booked Under UAPA By UP Police
The Allahabad High Court recently DENIED bail to an alleged Maoist leader Kheem Singh Bora who was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in July 2019 from the Bareilly railway station. Bora, who is carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 (as announced by Uttarakhand police in 2017), had moved to the High Court seeking bail in connection with a case registered against him under...
Uncondonable Delay Cannot Be Condoned In A Routine Manner: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that the Law of Limitation is substantive and that the litigations and appeals are to be filed within the period of limitation as contemplated under the Statutes. Justice S.M Subramaniam of the Madurai Bench was hearing a petition filed under Order XLI Rule 3A of the Code of Civil Procedure to condone the delay of 2575 days in filing the appeal. "Rule...
'Not A Good Picture' : Supreme Court On Vacancies In District Hospitals In UP
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns at the lack of medical services in district levels in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The Court reminded that providing adequate medical facilities at the district levels along with education are the primary functions of the State and added that the Court expected a focus on these aspects, now that the elections are over. "Providing adequate...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To A Murder-Convict In Jail For 17 Years In View Of SC's Order In 'Saudan Singh' Case
Taking into account the recent ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Saudan Singh Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (Crl.Appeal No.308/ 2022), the Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted bail to one Hari Bhawan who has already served over a total of 17 years in jail.The Bench of Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Saroj Yadav also took into account the recent observations made by the Supreme Court...
'Let The Exam Go Through' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Modify Order Granting Upper-Age Relaxation In DJSE
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to change the cut-off of "Not Born Before 01.01.1989" for General Category Candidates in the Delhi Judicial Service Exam as "Not Born Before 01.01.1988".The Miscellaneous Application sought a modification of the Top Court's order dated March 14, 2022 with regard to relaxation of upper age limit in the Delhi Judicial Service Exam and also...
Special Court Remands Lawyer Who Filed Case Against Devendra Fadnavis, And His Brother To ED's Custody Till April 6
The Special PMLA Court granted the Enforcement Directorate Nagpur-based lawyer Satish Uke and his brother's custody till April 6 in a money laundering case alleging land grabbing. Special Judge GB Gurao passed the order after marathon arguments advanced by the ED, Uke and his advocate. "The predicate offences are sheduled offences as per PMLA, the investigation is at preliminary...