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Karnataka Govt Moves High Court Seeking Modification Of Order Directing No Coercive Action Against Cattle Transport Till Rules Are Made
The Karnataka Government has moved an application before the High Court, seeking to modify its order dated January 20 restraining any coercive action for violation of Section 5 (Restriction on transport of cattle) of the then Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020, till the rules are brought into force.Since an Act to the effect has now been put to...
"Extend Provisions Of Act To Minority Educational Institutions": PIL In Supreme Court Challenges Provisions Of RTE Act 2009
A PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court of India challenging the Constitutional Validity of Sections 1(4) and 1(5) of the Right Of Children To Free And Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) for depriving educational excellence to children belonging to Minority communities.While arguing that the provisions are ultra vires to Article 21-A and Article 14 of the Constitution the...
Death Due To Custodial Torture: State Government To Pay 5 Lakhs To Family Of Minor Victim In Four Weeks; Madras High Court Adjourns The Matter
In a writ petition seeking adequate compensation and a government job for the family of a 17-year-old boy who allegedly succumbed to death from custodial torture, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has taken note of the letter from the Government Secretary, approving Rs five lakhs compensation. Relying on the 2015 government order sanctioning financial assistance to the victims...
MSMED Act: If Conciliation Not Successful, Arbitration Proceedings Must Be Resorted To: Supreme Court
Supreme Court on Wednesday, while dealing with a matter pertaining to delayed payment of dues by Jharkhand electricity board to a Conductors supplier held that Section18 of The Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act 2006 [MSMED Act] and noted that "Under S. 18(3), when conciliation fails and stands terminated, the dispute between the parties can be resolved by arbitration....
Bombay HC Stays Proceedings Against Nawab Malik In Complaint Filed Under SC/ST Act By Sameer Wankhede's Cousin
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday stayed the notice issued to Maharashtra's NCP leader Nawab Malik on an atrocities complaint filed by NCB officer Sameer Wankhede's cousin. A division bench of Justice R. B. DEO stayed the special court's order in a quashing application filed by Malik under article 482, claiming that Sameer's cousin's complaint was neither supported...
Candidate Has To Comply With Eligibility Criteria As Per Advertisement Before Cut-Off Date Unless Extended By Authority : Supreme Court
In a matter relating to the appointment of a candidate to the post of Constable in Bihar Police Force, the Supreme Court of India has observed that a candidate or applicant has to comply with all the conditions and eligibility criteria as per the advertisement before the cut-off date unless extended by the recruiting authority. A Bench comprising Justice MR Shah and Justice BV Nagarathna has...
Supreme Court Directs Bombay HC To Dispose Of Domestic Violence Case Against Mumbai Commissioner Hemant Nagrale Within 6 Months
The Supreme Court recently directed the Bombay High Court to consider disposing of the proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act against Hemant Namdeorao Nagrale, Commissioner of Mumbai within 6 months.The bench of Justices UU Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat in the present matter was considering a special leave petition assailing Bombay High Court's order of refusing to quash the...
State And It's Instrumentalities Obliged To Act As Model Employer, Employees' Welfare In Time When Jobs Are Difficult Form Crucial Ingredient In Decision Making Process: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Friday observed that the State and its instrumentalities are obliged to act as a model employer and cannot be seen to deprive the pilots of the right to serve the organization at a point in time when finding jobs in the private sector is a difficult proposition. "The State and its instrumentalities are expected to look at myriad aspects and not just profits. Welfare...
COVID-19 Death Compensation : Supreme Court Dissatisfied With Poor Rate Of Disbrual In Maharashtra & Kerala
On Friday, the Supreme Court pulled up Maharashtra and Kerala for their poor progress in the disbursal of the ex-gratia compensation to the family members of all who have lost their lives to COVID-19. On perusal of the data collated by the Union Government, a bench comprising Justices M.R. Shah and BV Nagarathna were displeased with the rate of disbursal as compared to the...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Details On Intention Of State To Promulgate Advocates Protection Act
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought details about the present situation and the intention of the State with regard to promulgating the Advocates Protection Act.The Bench of Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav was hearing a plea filed by a practicing lawyer, Chandra Kumar Valeja seeking direction to expedite the work on the bill and execute and enforce...
BREAKING: Calcutta High Court Dismisses BJP's Appeal Against Single Bench Order Declining Plea To Deploy Central Forces For Kolkata Municipal Elections
The Calcutta High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal moved by the Bharathiya Janata Party (BJP) against a Single Bench order of the High Court wherein BJP's plea seeking deployment of Central Forces for the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Elections had been declined. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation election is scheduled to be held on December 19.A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash...