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...

Calcutta High Court Seeks State Gov's Response In PIL Seeking Compensation For Victims Of Tiger Attacks In Sunderbans

The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought the State government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition pertaining to the grant of compensation to the family members of tiger attacked victims in the Sundarban area. The PIL filed by an organisation called the Dakshinbanga Matsyajbi Forum alleged that there is no proper State government scheme for providing compensation to...

CAT Vacancies : Why Don't You Consider 2 Advocates Recommended By Selection Committee For Appointment? Supreme Court Asks AG

On Monday, the Supreme Court asked the Attorney General, Mr. K.K. Venugopal to suggest the Central Government to appoint the advocates recommended by the Selection Committee constituted for filling up the vacancies of judicial members at the Central Administrative Tribunal ("CAT") for the year 2018. A Bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R. Gavai suggested...

Difference Between 'Seat' & 'Venue' Of Arbitration: Allahabad High Court Explains

The Allahabad High Court while adjudicating upon a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India discussed the difference between 'Seat' and 'Venue' of Arbitration in the light of several judicial precedents.Justice Siddharth clarified,"The term "seat" is of utmost importance as it connotes the situs of arbitration. The term "venue" is often confused with the term...

Fundamental Duties Yet To Be Enforced In Real Spirit; Govt Must Come Out With A System With Enforceability Of Citizens' Duties : Madras High Court

Government also should come out with a clear system with enforceability of duties and citizen in general also must be insisted for performance of their duties towards the public at large: Madras High Court

Long Pendency Of Election Petition Affects Smooth Functioning Of Legislature: Calcutta HC Dismisses BJP Candidate's Plea Over Delay In Filing Pleadings

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday dismissed an election petition of a BJP candidate after reprimanding him for his lackadaisical approach in handling the matter and further observing that it is essential that expeditious disposal of trial of election petitions take place for the smooth functioning of the legislature. Justice Amrita Sinha was adjudicating upon an election petition moved by...