Local Authority Must Take Responsibility For Allowing Slum Encroachments In Railway Land : Supreme Court

"You allow the encroachment and then say the State is responsible….It is under the Railway Land but under your governance. You have to ensure that no encroachment takes place", Court told Surat Municipality.

RERA Authority Can Delegate Single Member To Decide Homebuyers' Complaint Under Section 31 : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday (11th November) had, inter alia, held that exercising power under Section 81, the regulatory authority is expressly permitted to delegate a single member to decide complaints filed by the homebuyers under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 ("Act").A Bench comprising Justices Uday Umesh...

Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief To Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer For Its Product 'BREEZER' Against Allegedly Infringing Mark 'FREEZ'

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Bacardi and Company Ltd., engaged in manufacturing of alcoholic beverage BREEZER, by restraining the defendants from using the mark FREEZ Mix, till the pendency of the suit.Justice C Hari Shankar observed that the two marks are phonetically similar and that the latter had consciously attempted at adopting a trade dress so similar to that of...

Can't Oust Woman From Matrimonial Home On The Basis Of Summary Proceedings Under Senior Citizens Act: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court recently made it clear that the wife cannot be ousted from her matrimonial home on the basis of the summary proceedings under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007.With this, the Bench of Justice Vivek Chaudhary came to the aid of a widow by setting aside an eviction order passed against her and her son from her in-laws' house.Essentially, the Court referred to the December...

Auction Purchaser Not Liable To Registration Fees/ Stamp Duty U/S Section 89(4) Of Registration Act: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has recently held that the auction purchaser of immovable property need not pay registration fees or pay stamp duty when filing a copy of the sale certificate in terms of Section 89(4) of the Registration Act, 1908. Justice G.K.Ilanthiraiyan ruled that as long as the sale certificate of property remains as it is, it is not compulsorily registrable. As...

Delhi Riots: Court Rejects Fourth Bail Plea Of Man In HC Ratan Lal Murder Case, Says Every Likelihood Of Him Influencing The Only Public Witness

A Delhi Court has rejected the fourth bail plea filed by one Jalaluddin in connection with murder of Head Constable Ratan Lal and causing head injuries to a DCP during the North-East Delhi riots that rocked the national capital last year. (FIR 60/2020 PS DayalPur). Additional Sessions Judge Virender Bhat observed that the entire entire incident which took life of Ratan Lal and injured...

'Farmer Bashing Has Become A Fashion Now; Stubble Burning Not The Only Reason For Pollution': Supreme Court Asks About Firecracker Ban, Vehicular Emissions

The Supreme Court on Saturday said that stubble burning by farmers cannot be blamed entirely for the Delhi's worsening air quality.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice DY Chandrachud said that there are other contributors to pollution such as vehicular emissions, firecrackers, industrial emissions, dust etc., which need to be addressed on...

"Refer To 'Talisman' Given By Mahatma Gandhi In Case Of Dilemma About Right Decision": Allahabad HC Tells UP Govt Officers

In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Government officers to refer to the Talisman given by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi whenever they are confronted with doubt and are in a dilemma about the right decision. Essentially, the Bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot was dealing with a contempt plea filed on account of violation of...

Delhi's Air Quality Crisis : 'If Necessary, Think Of 2 Days Lockdown' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Take Emergency Steps

The Supreme Court on Saturday expressed serious concerns at the worsening air quality of Delhi, and asked the Central Government to take immediate measures to address the situation after discussing with the concerned state governments.The bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant highlighted that there are other causes of pollution...

Supreme Court Directs Jalgam Venkat Rao, Former MLA, Kothagudem To Approach Telangana High Court For Early Disposal Of His Election Petition

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 8, 2021) directed Jalgam Venkat Rao, former MLA, Kothagudem to approach the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court for issuance of suitable administrative direction for early disposal of his election petition challenging the election of Vanama Venkateswara Rao, MLA of 117-Kothagudem Assembly Constituency. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna...

RERA - Regulatory Authority Has Exclusive Jurisdiction To Direct Refund To Allottee; Adjudicating Officer Has Power To Determine Compensation : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday (11th November) had, inter alia, held that the regulatory authority has exclusive jurisdiction to direct refund of the amount, and interest on the refund amount, or directing payment of interest for delayed delivery of possession, or penalty and interest thereon, to the allottee; whereas the adjudication for...

Hindu Sena President Approaches Court For Injunction Against Salman Khurshid's Book 'Sunrise Over Ayodhya'

A suit has been filed by Hindu Sena President, Vishnu Gupta in Delhi's Patiala House Court seeking prohibitory injunction to stop the publication, sale, circulation and distribution of the book written by Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid titled 'Sunrise Over Ayodhya'. The suit states that the plaintiff was shocked to read an excerpt from the book, alleging that the same was not...