[Matrimonial Disputes] Court Has To Be Careful In Summoning Distant Relatives Sans Any Specific Material: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court on Monday observed that in criminal cases arising out of matrimonial disputes, the Court has to be careful in summoning distant relatives without there being specific material against them.The Bench of Justice Manju Rani Chauhan also remarked that Mere naming of distant relations in the First Information Report (FIR) is not enough to summon them in absence of any...

Redevelopment Of Kalkaji Temple: Delhi High Court Directs DJB To Inspect Premises, Status Report Sought

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Jal Board to inspect the Kalkaji temple premises as a part of it's maintenance and redevelopment project to ensure that the same is kept clean. Justice Pratibha M Singh sought a status report to be filed by the Delhi Jal Board after perusing a report which had recorded some grievances regarding choking of sewer lines and overflow of water supply in...

Girl Child In A Very Vulnerable Position In Our Country; No Leniency For POCSO Convict: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that no leniency should be shown to a person who has committed the offence under the POCSO Act. The Court observed that children are precious human resources. However, in our country, a girl child is in a very vulnerable position, the Court lamented."By awarding a suitable punishment commensurate with the act of sexual assault, sexual harassment, ...

2022 Diary of Legal Updates And Events- January [For UPSC, Judicial Service Aspirants &CLAT Aspirants]

January 1NEET-PG Counselling : Centre Decides To Retain Existing EWS Criteria; Files Affidavit In Supreme CourtCCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies On Allegations Of Unfair Trade PracticesJanuary 2Pegasus Snooping : SC-Appointed Technical Committee Seeks Details From Persons Suspecting Hacking Of Their DevicesMadhya Pradesh High Court Decides To Increase Court Working...

Writ Against Show Cause/ Demand Notice Can Be Entertained Only On Limited Grounds Like Lack Of Jurisdiction, Allegation Of Malafides: Madras HC

In a dispute regarding payment of rent to Kapaleeswar temple by Mylapore Club, the Madras High Court has observed that the writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked in a routine manner against a show-cause notice or demand notice issued by competent authorities.The court also held that the Mylapore club will be bound to pay fair rent fixed under Section 34 (A) (1) of the Hindu Religious...

Supreme Court Stays Chhattisgarh HC's Order On Pharmacy College Ban, Directs It To Decide Matter In 4 Weeks

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the order of Chhattisgarh High Court granting partial Interim Relief to Pharmacy colleges challenging the 5-year ban imposed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).The Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao & B.R. Gavai has also directed the High Court to hear and decide the pending Writ Petition finally within a period of 4 weeks.Essentially, the...

Hijab Ban : Karnataka High Court Appeals To Students & Public To Maintain Peace; Urges To Have Faith In Constitution

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday appealed to the students' community and the public at large to maintain peace and tranquillity, while the hearing in the hijab case was going on. A single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit made the appeal while hearing a batch of petitions filed by Muslim girl students challenging the hijab ban imposed in their colleges. They seek a declaration...

Equitable Relief Of Interim Injunction At A Belated Stage Is Not Proper: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has held that when a party approaches the Court with delay, grant of remedy of interim injunction may not be proper.Justice AP Thaker remarked, "The Plaintiff had also kept silence for almost 8 years in instituting the suit after the execution of the agreement to sell, the equitable relief of interim injunction at a belated stage is not proper one to be granted...

Delhi Riots: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Pleas Seeking SIT Investigation, Registration Of FIRs Against Politicians For Alleged Hate Speeches

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing in a bunch of pleas seeking independent SIT investigation into the North East Delhi Riots of 2020. The pleas also seek registration of FIRs against politicians for alleged hate speeches and action to be taken against errant police officials.A bench comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup J Bhambhani posted the matter for hearing...

Advocate Commissioner Cannot Be Appointed During Execution Proceedings To Reverse Finding Of Trial Court: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that the Executing Court cannot appoint Advocate Commissioner in execution proceedings after the trial court has already decided the question of possession of property.Justice R. Raghunandan Rao observed,"In the present case, the trial Court of competent jurisdiction has already decided the question of possession of the property in favour of...

'Luxurious Litigation' : Supreme Court Raps Amazon For Seeking To File Written Statements After Judgment Is Reserved

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday pulled up e-commerce giant Amazon for its request to file written submissions in the case pertaining to Amazon-Future dispute, five days after the Court reserved its order.A Bench comprising CJI NV Ramana, Justice AS Bopanna and Justice Hima Kohli remarked that the case appears to be a "luxury litigation"."I think it's better to not list these matters at...

Accused Can Be Tried For Offences For Which Extradition Is 'Sought': ED Opposes Bail Of Christian Michel In VVIP Chopper Scam

The Delhi High Court today continued hearing the Enforcement Directorate in the bail application filed by Christian Michel James booked for money laundering in connection with the in the VVIP Chopper Scam.The Bench of Justice Manoj Ohri heard Additional Solicitor General SV Raju for the agency, who countered the submission of the Applicant's counsel that an Italian court had exonerated Michel...