Calcutta HC Seeks Response From Suvendu Adhikari By Nov 29 In Mamata Banerjee's Election Petition Against Nandigram Results, Next Hearing On Dec 1

The Calcutta High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of election petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari's election win from the Nandigram constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly Polls to December 1. On the previous date of hearing, a similar adjournment had been sought on the ground that a transfer petition has been filed...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of One Judicial Officer, One Advocate As Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of the following persons as Judges in the Andhra Pradesh High Court:ADVOCATE:1. Dr. K. Manmadha Rao, andJUDICIAL OFFICER:1. Ms. B.S. BhanumathiClick Here To Download...

Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Names Of 8 Advocates, 3 Judicial Officers As Judges Of 4 High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11 November 2021 has, on reconsideration, resolved to reiterate its earlier recommendations for the elevation of Advocates as Judges in the following High Courts:Delhi High Court1. Ms. Tara Vitasta Ganju, 2. Shri Anish Dayal, 3. Shri Amit Sharma, and 4. Ms. Mini Pushkarna.Kerala High Court1. Smt. Shoba Annamma Eapen, 2. Smt. Sanjeetha...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends The Elevation Of Advocate Saurabh Kirpal As Delhi High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 11th November 2021, approved the proposal for the elevation of Saurabh Kirpal, Advocate, as Judge in the Delhi High Court.A statement issued in this regard states thus:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November, 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of Shri Saurabh Kirpal, Advocate, as Judge in the Delhi...

Breaking: Centre Notifies Transfer Of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee To Meghalaya High Court

The Central Government today notified the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 16th September 2021, had recommended the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court.A notification issued in this regard states thus:"In exercise of...

Establishment Of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Courtrooms: SC May Consider The Option Of Monitoring By HC Chief Justices To Ensure Compliance

In connection with the establishment of vulnerable witness deposition courtrooms in every district, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that it may consider requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts to monitor compliance with its 2017 judgment in State of Maharashtra v. Bandu on this behalf.The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was hearing a Miscellaneous Application as to...

'Hypocrite' 'Illegal': Calcutta HC Directs State Gov To Initiate Proceedings Against Recovery Officer For Rejecting Claim Of Jute Mill Worker Under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

The Calcutta High Court recently came down heavily on the Certificate Officer, an officer in the District Magistrate's Office, Howrah for denying the claim for superannuation of a retired Jute Mill worker under the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Court further set aside the order of the Certificate Officer by terming it as 'illegal and bad in the eye of law'. Justice...

Swap Transplants Permissible Even If Donor-Recipients Not Near Relatives, Provided Special Reason Exist For Donation: Kerala High Court

It was held that the State's Guidelines for Altruistic and Exchange Donation will be inoperative to the extent it restricts Swap Donations only between near relatives.

Criminal Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Infructuous Merely Because Appellant Served Out Sentence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that an appeal against conviction cannot be treated as infructuous merely for the reason that the convicted appellant had served out the sentence awarded by the Trial Court.Merely for execution of the sentence, an appeal against conviction cannot be treated as infructuous, the bench comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Vikram Nath said.In this case, a...

'Can Kannada Be Made Compulsory Subject In Degree Courses As Per NEP?': Karnataka High Court Asks Centre

The Karnataka High Court on Monday asked the Central Government if States can, under the National Education Policy (NEP), make study of regional language compulsory for students enrolling in degree courses.While hearing a plea challenging the Karnataka Government's decision making Kannada language a compulsory subject in degree courses in the State, a division bench of Chief Justice Ritu...

Vehicle Manufacturer Cannot Be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service By Dealer/Authorized Service Centre In Repair : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a vehicle manufacturer cannot be held liable for any deficiency in service by the dealer or the authorized centre in rendering assistance for repairs of the vehicle.In this case, the complainant purchased a 'Honda City' Car in the year 1999. In 2010, the car suffered damage in an accident and was taken to the authorized service centre for repairs....

Workman Employed For A Particular Project Can't Claim Permanent Status After Project Ends : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that when a workman is employed for a particular project, the services of that employee come to an end when the project is over and, therefore, such a workman could not be given permanent status.This assertion came from the Bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma while relying upon the ruling of the Apex Court in the case of Lal Mohammad and Ors. vs....