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....

Bulli Bai App Case: Mumbai Police Seeks Further Custody Of Accused Vishal Jha

The Mumbai Police has sought further custody of Vishal Jha, the first arrestee in the Bulli Bai App case, for investigating his computer equipment, fake social media account, and OTPs for his electronic devices. Jha, an engineering student in Bangalore, was arrested on January 4 in the case. He and two others are booked under sections 154(A), 153(B), 295(A), 509, 500 and 354(D) of IPC...

'No Advocate Benefited By Unruly Behaviour In Court, May Ultimately Spoil Litigant's Case': Supreme Court In Case Of Lawyer Who Misbehaved Before HC

While hearing a plea filed by a lawyer against whom contempt proceedings were initiated by High Court for misbehaving in court room, the Supreme Court of India has observed that for smooth running of the administration of justice in the courts, a cordial relation between the Bar and the Bench is sine qua non and is a must. The Bench observed that no advocate is benefited by unruly behaviour...

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Plea By Doctors Challenging One Year Compulsory Rural Service

The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union and State government and other respondents on a petition filed by one Dr. Keerthi Kurnool and 169 others, raising a challenge to Section 4 of the Karnataka Compulsory Service Training by Candidates Completed Medical Course Act, (KCS) 2012, which mandates one year compulsory rural service to all post graduate doctors. The...

'So Much For The Kerala Model': High Court Raps State Over Lack Of Maternity Wards In A Taluk Hospital

The Kerala High Court on Thursday came down on the State government for the deficient infrastructure reported in a hospital, despite its highly appreciated Kerala model.Criticizing the State, Justice N Nagaresh pointed out that while it claims of the Kerala model's achievements, it was 'shameful' to see that a Taluk Headquarters hospital did not have a functional maternity ward.The Court...

SEBI Cracks Whip On Stock Price Manipulation Through Telegram, WhatsApp Groups; Bars 6 Persons From Securities Market

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has cracked down on WhatsApp and Telegram groups in which stock-tips were being shared to inflate share prices. In an interim order, the market regulator has barred six individuals from accessing the securities market, after making a prima facie finding that they had indulged in fraudulent and unfair trade practices by making baseless...

Kerala High Court Calls For Constant Vigilance At Sabarimala After Employees Found Stealing Cash From Bhandaram

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Travancore Devaswom Board to maintain constant vigil of the entire activity in the Bhandaram at Sabarimala, after an incident of an employee stealing cash from the Bhandaram was brought to the attention of the Court.A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G Ajithkumar was adjudicating upon...

Delhi High Court Admits MJ Akbar's Appeal Against Priya Ramani's Acquittal In Criminal Defamation Case

The Delhi High Court today admitted the appeal preferred by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, against acquittal of journalist PriyaRamani in the criminal defamation case filed by him over the "metoo" sexual harassment allegations made by her.While admitting the appeal, Justice Mukta Gupta remarked that there is no need to argue for the 'need to appeal' as complainants have the right to prefer...

Assam Cash-for-Job Scam: Supreme Court Stays High Court's Order Recalling Non-Bailable Warrants Issued Against An Accused

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday stayed the Gauhati High Court's order granting relief to an accused in the Assam Public Service Commission 'cash for jobs' scam by recalling the non-bailable warrants issued against him by the Trial Court.A Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli has issued notice on the special leave petition...