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'Political Stunt': PIL Filed In Calcutta HC Against WB Govt's Decision To Introduce Uniform With 'Biswa Bangla' Logo In State-Run Schools
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Calcutta High Court against the decision of the West Bengal government to introduce blue-and-white coloured uniforms for students in all State-run schools which will also feature the 'Biswa Bangla' logo. According to a notification dated March 16 issued by the Paschim Banga Samagra Siksha Mission, students of all...
Mere Breach Of Contract Cannot Give Rise To Criminal Prosecution For Cheating: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that a mere breach of contract cannot give rise to criminal prosecution for cheating.The court observed that a mere breach of contract is not in itself a criminal offence and gives rise to the civil liability of damages."Even in a case where allegations are made in regard to failure on the part of the accused to keep his promise, in the absence of a culpable...
Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow
In the latest affidavit filed before the Supreme Court in the Mullaperiyar dam case, the State of Kerala has sought a fresh review of the safety of Mullaperiyar by Independent panel of experts.Following suggestions have been put forth by the state of Kerala:a. A fresh review of the safety of Mullaperiyar by Independent panel of experts comprising qualified Engineers and experts in the...
POCSO Act | Prosecution Can Cross Examine The Victim On Her Turning Hostile : Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has said that under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the prosecution can cross examine the victim on her turning hostile. A single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna said,"In terms of sub-section (2) of Section 33 of the POCSO Act, the Special Public Prosecutor or as the case would be, the counsel appearing for the accused shall,...
Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Fresh Notices On Applications Seeking Impleadment Of Political Leaders For Alleged Hate Speech
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued fresh notices on the applications seeking impleadment of various political leaders to be added as party respondents in the pleas seeking registration of FIRs against politicians for alleged hate speeches during 2020 Delhi riots.A division bench comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar issued fresh notice on the...
Calcutta HC Grants Default Bail To Accused For Non-Compliance Of Notice Of Application For Extension Of Time U/S 36A(4) NDPS Act
The Calcutta High Court has recently granted default bail after noting that no notice of the application seeking extension of time in filing of chargesheet under Section 36A(4) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) had been served upon the accused thereby violating principles of natural justice. A Bench comprising Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Bibhas...
No Provision For Re-Examination For Civil Service Aspirants Failing To Appear In Mains Due To COVID : UPSC Tells Supreme Court
Responding to a plea by civil service aspirants seeking extra chance in Mains exam as they could not appear for the same due to COVID-related issues, the Union Public Service Commission's (UPSC) has told the Supreme Court that there is no provision for holding re-examination in case a candidate fails to appear in the examination on the scheduled date for any reason including any ailment...
Bank Entitled To Proceed U/S 13 SARFAESI Act Notwithstanding That Debt Portfolio Was Assigned To It By NBFC: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that a Bank, being a "secured creditor" within the meaning of section 2(zd) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act), is entitled to initiate proceedings against a debtor under Section 13 thereof, notwithstanding the fact that the assignor of debt portfolio was not a...
Supreme Court Commences Hearing Pleas Against Lifting Attachment Of Properties Of 63 Moon Technologies
The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced hearing the Special Leave Petitions preferred by the State of Maharashtra and NSEL Investors Action Group assailing Bombay High Court's order of freeing attachment of assets of 63 Moons Technologies.The High Court had also observed that National Spot Exchange Limited is not a financial establishment under the Maharashtra Protection of Depositors in...
License Of Shops Repeatedly Selling Goods In 'Single-Use Plastic' Will Be Cancelled: Greater Chennai Corp Tells Madras High Court
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has told Madras High Court that over 20 tons of banned single-use plastics have been seized by the authorities between 19.08.2021 to 18.03.2022. According to GCC, 47,961 shops were inspected and 36.50 lakhs was collected as fine for using single-use plastics during this period.In the status report, it has also been submitted that shops that repeatedly...
Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy: Court Denies Bail To Saleem Khan, Defers Orders On Pleas By Meeran Haider & Sharjeel Imam
A Delhi Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Mohd. Saleem Khan in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, involving charges under Indian Penal Code and UAPA.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat pronounced the order after hearing Advocate Mujeeb ur Rehman appearing for Saleem Khan and Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad appearing for the...