Aadhaar-Bank Mandatory Linking: Allahabad HC 'Agrees' With Centre's Argument To Seek Review Of Supreme Court's 2018 Verdict

While denying bail to 4 persons accused of fraudulently withdrawing money from the bank account of a retired High Court Judge, the Allahabad High Court today expressed its agreement with a submission made by the Union Government regarding the filing of a review petition against the Supreme Court's 2018 Adhaar Verdict before the SC.In its 2018 Verdict, the Supreme Court had ruled that the move...

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt Over Inaction In Making COVID Care Centre Operational Inside JNU Campus

The Delhi High Court on Thursday pulled up the Delhi Government over its 'inaction' and 'lethargy' in making operational the COVID care centre inside JNU campus.Justice Rekha Palli was of the view that despite repeated orders, the direction for setting up a covid centre in JNU campus was not being followed by the Delhi Government in true letter and spirit. Taking note of the fact that...

Exception For Marital Rape Based On An Outdated Concept Of Marriage Presuming Consent : Amicus Curiae Tells Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Thursday continued hearing a batch of petitions challenging the exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, which exempts forceful sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife from the offence of rape, provided the wife is above 15 years of age.Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao, appearing as amicus curiae in the matter, told a bench comprising of Justice...

"Better Choice Of Words Expected From Responsible Persons": Bombay High Court Tells BJP MLA Ashish Shelar Over Remarks Against Mumbai Mayor

Court issued notice on Shelar's plea to quash the FIR, and suggested the parties to resolve the issues amicably.

'Brutal Attack On A Defenceless Man, No Case For Leniency': Orissa High Court Dismisses Dara Singh's Plea For Reduced Sentence In Murder Case

The Orissa High Court on Monday dismissed a petition moved by Dara Singh alias Rabindra Pal Singh seeking modification of his life imprisonment in a case pertaining to the murder of a Muslim trader in Mayurbhanj district in the year 1999. A Bench comprising Chief Justice S. Muralidhar and Justice B.P. Routray observed while dismissing the appeal, "It is further submitted that in the meantime...

Taking Custody Of Jewellery For Safety Cannot Constitute Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: Supreme Court

Taking custody of jewellery for safety cannot constitute cruelty within the meaning of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court observed.In this case, an FIR was filed by the complainant against her husband and in-laws under Sections 323, 34, 406, 420, 498A and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Complainant's brother in law (who was employed in Texas in the United States...

Prolonged Incarceration: Punjab & Haryana High Court Suspends Sentence Of 10 NDPS Accused Citing Article 21

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday allowed 10 petitions filed seeking suspension of sentence in cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 by referring to Article 21 of the Constitution on account of the prolonged incarceration of the petitioners in those matters.Essentially, 10 NDPS accused were directed to be granted bail after the division bench...

Uttarakhand High Court Finds Prima Facie Illegalities In Corbett Tiger Reserve, Asks State To Take Action Against Unauthorized Constructions

In a suo motu public interest litigation against illegal constructions and felling of trees in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the Uttarakhand High Court has observed that there are prima facie violations of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and the Indian Forest Act, 1927. A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice S.K. Mishra and Justice Alok Kumar Verma has...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Election Commission's Reply Over Ensuring 'Drug-Free Elections' In Punjab

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought the response of the State Election Commission, Punjab to ensure 'Drug-free Elections' and for this purpose, the Election Commission of India has also been impleaded in the matter.Essentially, this order has been issued by the division bench of Justice Ajay Tewari and Justice Pankaj Jain which was hearing a bunch of 27 cases related to the suspension...

Criminalization Of Marital Rape - Taking A 'Constructive Approach'; Invited Suggestions From Stakeholders : Centre Tells Delhi High Court

In what seems to be a change from the stance taken in the initial affidavit in the petitions seeking criminalization of marital rape, the Central Government today informed the Delhi High Court that it is undertaking a consultative process on the issue. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta today said that the Centre is considering a "constructive approach" in the...

Strikes And Lockouts

Preventing illegal strikes and lockouts is a key concept both under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and in the Industrial Relations Code. Its significance can be understood by the fact that this statement finds its place in the very objectives of the Industrial Disputes Act, alongside maintaining harmony and good relations and well, solving industrial disputes. This article aims to look at...

Article 226 - High Court Should Apply Its Mind To Grounds Of Challenge While Disposing Writ Petition : Supreme Court

While considering a SLP assailing Orissa High Court's order, the Supreme Court recently deprecated the High Court's action of disposing a writ petition without applying its mind to the grounds or challenge of submission.The Orissa High Court had dismissed the petition challenging the Orissa Administrative Tribunal's order by passing the following order, "Heard learned counsel for the parties....