Calcutta HC Seeks WB Govt's Reply On Man's Plea Claiming That His Father Has Gone 'Missing' From Correctional Home

The Calcutta High Court has called for a report from the West Bengal Government in a Habeas Corpus Plea filed by one Buddhadeb Bhowmick who has alleged that his father has gone missing from judicial remand at the Presidency Correctional Home.Hearing the matter on December, 27, a vacation bench of Justice R. K. Kapur and Justice Krishna Rao had asked the state government to file a report...

Arbitration Supreme Court Digest 2021 : Major Judgments

1. High Court's Power Under Article 226/227 To Interfere With Arbitration Process Needs To Be Exercised In Exceptional RarityThe Supreme Court in Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. has observed that the power of the High Courts under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India to interfere with an arbitration process needs to be exercised in...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Strikes Down GOs Fixing Fees Of Private Unaided Schools

It is harsh but true to say that ‘education’ in India…has gradually slided down from a high status of ‘charity or philanthropy’ to ‘occupation’ and further to ‘industry’ and finally to ‘a livelihood’, the court observed.

No Precipitative Action Against Google India Till Next Date Of Hearing: CCI Tells Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday recorded the oral statement made by Competition Commission of India (CCI) that no precipitative action will be taken against Google India Private Limited, till the next date of hearing (January 5, 2022) of the petition filed by the company seeking to quash the order dated December 14 passed by the Commission. The Commission by its order...

New Year's Eve: Madras High Court Imposes Temporary Ban On Liquor Sale In Puducherry In The Wake Of Omicron Fears

In a public interest litigation filed by GA Jagaannathan, former President of Karikkalmapakkam Village Panchayat, Madras High Court has asked the Union Territory of Puducherry to temporarily ban the supply of alcohol from 10 PM on New Year's Eve till 1 AM on 1st January. A Division Bench of Justices S. Vaidyanathan and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy mandated there shouldn't be any sale...

Letter Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Inquiry, Action Against Delhi Police Personnel Who Assaulted Protesting Resident Doctors

A letter plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Commissioner of Police Delhi to initiate an inquiry and take stern action against Delhi police personnel who were involved in the incident of physical assault on the protesting resident doctors.The letter petition addressed to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana has been moved by Delhi-based Advocate Vineet...

Madras HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Agitated Law Students Who Were Denied Nod To Celebrate Dr. Ambedkar's B'day

The Madras High Court recently quashed criminal proceedings against certain agitated laws students who had gathered outside their college since they were denied permission to celebrate the birthday of Dr BR Ambedkar in advance.The Bench of Justice G. R. Swaminathan further observed that the assembling of the law students in front of the Law College cannot constitute an unlawful assembly.The...

Advocates' Welfare Fund Scam: Kerala High Court Orders CBI Probe

The Kerala High Court directed a CBI investigation into a scam involving misappropriation of over ₹7.5 crores from the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund. The amount was allegedly swindled through fake documents over a span of 10 years.Justice Sunil Thomas observed that the investigation had to be handed over to the CBI weighing the depravity of the offence:"After considering the complexity of...

All India Family Law Digest 2021 : Judgments Of Supreme Court & High Courts

As the year 2021 is coming to an end, LiveLaw brings to you an yearly Round-up of important updates in the subject of Family Law from the Supreme Court and various High Courts. This yearly digest includes 100 orders and judgments, divided into 18 different heads.Orders Pertaining to Marriage, its Registration & its Validity 1. Consent Of Family, Community Or Clan Not Necessary Once...

In Absence Of Allegation Of 'Pre-Existing Bias', Power U/S 407 CrPC To Transfer Case Shouldn't Be Invoked: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court last week observed that only in exceptional circumstances, where the existence of "bias" or "likelihood of bias" is apparent on the facts and circumstances of the case, the High Court can invoke its discretionary power under Section 407 of CrPC [Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals].Further, stressing that Section 407 of Cr.P.C. is an assurance of a...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2021 - Part 2 [Citations 251 to 500]

As the end of year 2021 is nearing, LiveLaw brings to you an yearly Round-up of Supreme Court judgments. This yearly digest includes 766 orders and judgments, listed in the order of LiveLaw citation index.Due to the bulky size of the digest, it is being published in three parts. Part 1 covered citations from 1 to 250. Part two will cover citations from 250 to 500 and part three will...

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Making Extortion Calls Impersonating Himself As UP CMO Official

The Allahabad High Court last week granted bail to one Pradeep Kumar Srivastava who has been accused of making extortion phone calls impersonating himself as an official of the Chief Minister.The Bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot granted bail to Srivastava (in jail since May 2021) who has been booked under sections 384, 420, 170, 189, 419, 467, 468, 471 IPC accusing him of making extortionist...