UPSC Civil Service Exams:How Many Differently Abled Candidates Deserved To Selected On Merit Without Quota In 2008 CSE? Supreme Court Asks Centre

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union Government to file an affidavit regarding compliance with the Central Administrative Tribunal's order of directing to undertake the exercise of determining as to how many differently abled candidates who participated in CSE 2008 and other examinations deserved to be selected on the basis of their own merit without the PWD quotaThe bench of...

'Situation Not As Grim Compared To Second Wave': Rajasthan High Court Closes PIL Concerning Covid-19 & Healthcare Management

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday made significant observations on the Covid-19 situation in the state. It observed that like many other states in the country, Rajasthan is fire-fighting against the third rise, but by all accounts, the situation is not out of control. Hoping for a downward trend in cases, the division bench of Chief Justice Akil Kureshi and Justice Madan Gopal...

Law Made By A Legislature Is Valid Till It Is Declared Unconstitutional By A Court Of Law: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a law passed by the legislature is good law till it is declared as unconstitutional by a competent Court or till it is repealed.The very declaration by a Court that a statute is unconstitutional obliterates the statute entirely as though it had never been passed, the bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna observed.The court...

"No Substantial Evidence Found": Orissa High Court Acquits Alleged Associates Of Gangster Sk. Hyder In Chuna Murder Case

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that statement made under Section 164 Cr.P.C. is not a substantive piece of evidence. Further, when a witness resiles from his earlier statement made under Section 164, he should be confronted with the said statement in extenso while cross-examination is conducted. While passing order of acquittal in favour of alleged associates of gangster...

"Constitute High Level Committee For Preventive Measures To Ensure Juveniles Are Not Lodged In Adult Jails": DCPCR To Delhi High Court

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has prayed from the Delhi High Court to constitute a High Level Committee for outlining preventive measures to ensure that juveniles are not lodged in adult jails. In the written submissions filed before a bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup J Bhambhani, DCPCR has stated that it believes that a serious inquiry into...

Section 33(C)(2) ID Act- Labour Court Has No Jurisdiction To Adjudicate Dispute Of Entitlement Or The Basis Of Claim Of Workman: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that, in an application under Section 33(C)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, the Labour Court has no jurisdiction and cannot adjudicate dispute of entitlement or the basis of the claim of workmen. It can only interpret the award or settlement on which the claim is based, the bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna observed.In this case...

Territorial Limitations Of Section 160 CrPC Apply Even To CBI Investigations: Calcutta High Court

In a significant judgment delivered on Thursday, the Calcutta High Court has observed that the territorial limitations as envisaged under Section 160 CrPC must apply even to investigations being carried out by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The Court had accordingly directed the CBI to not take any coercive measures against Trinamool Congress Birbhum district president Anubrata...

Court Can't Engage In "Micro-Management" Under PIL Jurisdiction: Rajasthan HC Orders Committee To Monitor Development Of Govt Sanskrit Schools

The Rajasthan High Court has asked the State administration to set up a high powered committee, who would on a permanent basis monitor the infrastructural and other related issues concerning Government Sanskrit schools in the state. The Bench of Chief Justice Akil Qureshi and Justice Madan Gopal Vyas observed that though the issues raised by the petitioners are genuine and valid,...

Whether Parents Of A Deceased Unmarried Man Have Right Over His Preserved Sperm? Plea Filed In Delhi High Court

An interesting case has come up before the Delhi High Court wherein the parents of a deceased unmarried young man have sought a direction upon the Ganga Ram Hospital to release their late son's frozen semen sample to them.It is their case that following the unfortunate demise of their son, they are the "sole claimants" over his remaining "bodily assets" and such, the Hospital's action...

S.311 CrPC Confers Power To Examine Witnesses At Any Stage Of Trial: Calcutta HC Asks Trial Court To Consider Plea Of Alibi After Closing Of Evidence

The Calcutta High Court has recently observed that powers under Section 311 of CrPC have been conferred upon the Court to serve the ends of justice and may be exercised at any stage of inquiry, trial or proceeding for reaching to a just decision.Accordingly, it proceeded to allow the petitioners in the present murder case to adduce evidence on their plea of alibi after closing...

Devising Appointment Criteria To Public Post Is Govt Matter: Rajasthan HC Disposes Writ Challenging Recruitment Rules For Asst PRO

The Rajasthan High Court has held that the question of what should be the educational qualification and experience requirement for appointment to a public post are the matters to be decided by the Government authorities and as an employer, the State administration is best suited to frame its rules to fulfil the requirements of a post in question. The division bench of Chief Justice...

Spread Of Vector Borne Diseases: Delhi High Court Calls For Stakeholder Meeting To Evolve Common Prevention Protocol

The Delhi High Court on Friday called for a meeting of all the stakeholders and departments concerned in order to evolve and finalize a common protocol for controlling the spread of vector borne diseases in the city. The Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh added that responsible officers of the said departments will also be present in the meeting in order to discuss the...