'Reason Is The Heartbeat Of Conclusion': Gujarat High Court Asks All Presiding Officers To Pass Speaking Orders

"Reason is the heartbeat of every conclusion, and without the same it becomes lifeless," the Gujarat High Court has remarked today. Justice Ashokkumar Joshi was hearing a writ petition challenging the judgement of the First Appellate Court which condoned delay of 2 years and 5 months in the filing of execution petition against the judgement of the Civil Judge, without assigning...

Delhi District Courts Directed To Keep Virtual Hearing Link Open During Sitting Hours

Following the directions of the Delhi High Court, all city District Courts have been directed to keep open their videoconferencing link during the court sitting hours.The directions have been issued vide circular dated February 28, 2022 by Girish Kathpalia, Principal District and Sessions Judge (HQs) in order to ensure smooth and hassle-free functioning of the courts through virtual mode....

Limitation Period Cannot Be Extended On Equitable Grounds: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that an application for condonation of delay has to be dismissed if it is found that the delay is not properly explained and that the period of limitation cannot be extended on equitable ground.Otherwise, it would be giving a premium to a person who fails to explain the delay and who is guilty of delay and laches, the bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV...

Russia-Ukraine Conflict : International Criminal Court Prosecutor To Open Probe Into Alleged War Crimes

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Criminal Court Prosecutor has decided to open an investigation into the situation in Ukraine, observing that there is a "reasonable basis" to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed.Prosecutor Karim A Khan said in a statement that the investigation will look at alleged crimes committed before...

'Is This The Rule Of Law We Boast Of?' : Kerala High Court Voices Distress Over Unauthorised Boards, Banners & Flagposts

The Kerala High Court on Monday came down heavily on the Municipalities and Corporations for their enduring inaction over the unauthorised installations such as banners, boards and flag posts around the State. Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed his distress over unauthorised installations being put up in blatant violation of law disregarding all orders of the court and the Kerala Road...

Ukraine Approaches International Court Of Justice Against Russia's "Special Military Operation"

Ukraine filed an application instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning "a dispute . . . relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide" (the "Genocide Convention").In...

BREAKING| Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik Approaches Bombay High Court To Declare ED Arrest Illegal; Terms It 'Political Vendetta'

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik has approached the Bombay High Court to quash the money laundering ECIR (FIR) registered against him as also the Special court's order remanding him in the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 3, 2021. The State Minority Development Minister alleged "illegal arrest," for being a "vocal critique of...

Sex Workers Can Be Given Aadhaar Card Without Formal Proof Of Residence Subject To NACO/State Certificate : NACO Tell Supreme Court

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) informed the Supreme Court on Monday that no formal proof of residence is required to issue Aadhaar cards for sex workers if any Gazetted Officer in the National Aids Control Organization(NACO) or State Health Department gives a certificate to that effectThe Bench comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao and Justice BR Gavai stated that it would...

Delhi High Court Commences Hearing In Amazon - Future Dispute

The Delhi High Court on Monday commenced hearing in a bunch of pleas pertaining to disputes between Amazon and Future Group, over the latter's deal with Reliance Retail.A single judge bench comprising of Justice C Hari Shankar is hearing a batch of petitions and appeals listed pursuant to the judgment dated 1st February, 2022 passed by the Supreme Court in a Civil Appeal.About the...

'Not Realistic' : Supreme Court Expresses Doubts Regarding Number Of Sex Workers Identified By WB & Maharashtra

On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the State Governments to continue with the process of identification of sex workers who do not have any proof of identity and who have been deprived of ration. "Having dealt with the status reports filed by West Bengal and Maharashtra, it is not necessary to take up the status report of each State separately. A scrutiny of the status report filed...

Make Serious Attempt To Control Entry Of Drugs In State, Keep A Vigil Over The Spread: Meghalaya HC Directs State Govt

The Meghalaya High Court has asked the State Government serious attempts to control the entry of drugs and to keep a vigil over the spread thereof. However, the Court did add that it is not equipped to advise the State on how to go about the matter.Essentially, the Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W. Diengdoh is dealing with a PIL plea filed in connection with dealing with...

'Penetration Even Of Slightest Degree Is Necessary To Establish Offence Of Rape': Calcutta HC Modifies Order Of Conviction To 'Attempt To Rape' In Case Concerning 11 Yr Old Girl

The Calcutta High Court has recently observed that penetration even of the slightest degree is necessary to establish the offence of rape and accordingly held that the appellant should be convicted for the offence of attempt to rape instead of the offence of rape. A Bench comprising Justices Bivas Pattanayak and Joymalya Bagchi was adjudicating upon a case wherein the appellant had been...