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Walayar Rape-Death Case: Prime Accused Move Kerala High Court Seeking Bail
The prime accused in the infamous Walayar case that had built up public outrage in the State have moved bail applications before the Kerala High Court. Justice P. Gopinath will hear the applications on Monday.Advocate Sadik Ismayil appearing on behalf of the applicants submitted that the Central Bureau of Investigation was planning to submit a statement in the matter, and sought some more...
Pegasus- All You Want To Know About Supreme Court Appointed Committee-Members, Terms Of Reference, Procedure
The Supreme Court ordered the constitution of an independent expert committee to look into the allegations of widespread and targeted surveillance of politicians, journalists, activist etc using the Pegasus spyware.Compelling Circumstances To Appoint Expert committeeThe CJI NV Ramana led bench declined the Centre's plea to allow them to appoint an Expert Committee for the...
'Compelled To Determine Truth' : 7 Circumstances Cited By Supreme Court To Constitute Pegasus Committee
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the constitution of a 3-member independent expert committee to probe the allegations of widespread and targeted surveillance of politicians, journalists, activist etc using the Pegasus spyware.The committee's functioning will be overseen by former Supreme Court judge Justice RV Raveendran.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice...
'Doubt How Petitioner Collated Information Of Those Stranded': Delhi High Court Disposes Plea For Evacuation Of Indians From Afghanistan
The Delhi High Court today disposed of a PIL seeking evacuation of Indians or Afghan Nationals of Hindu and Sikh origin, stranded in Afghanistan amid Taliban rule. The Petitioner had sought directions on the Centre to issue E-Visas to such stranded persons. The Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh directed the Centre to consider the representation made to it by...
BREAKING : Supreme Court Constitutes Independent Expert Committee To Probe Pegasus Snooping Allegations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the constitution of an independent expert committee to look into the allegations of widespread and targeted surveillance of politicians, journalists, activist etc using the Pegasus spyware.The functioning of the committee will be overseen by retired Supreme Court judge Justice RV Raveendran. The overseeing Judge will be assisted in this task by: i. Mr....
'A Tragedy Of Mammoth Proportions': Kerala High Court Expresses Distress In Church Feud Case
Dissatisfied by the developments ensuing in the never-ending dispute between the Orthodox and Jacobite factions in the State, the Kerala High Court made significant observations in the matter on Tuesday.Calling the entire matter a 'tragedy', Justice Devan Ramachandran orally remarked:"The problem here is that blood is being shed at the cost of faith. Is it worth it? Who benefits from this? I...
'Petitioner Fully Aware How To Make Propaganda In Press': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Corruption & Scam In Oil PSUs
The Delhi High Court yesterday dismissed a "so called PIL", seeking action against officials of oil PSUs like ONGC and GAIL, for alleged corruption and involvement in purchase of sub-standard goods.The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh, while dismissing the petition, observed,"It ought to be kept in mind that fraud cannot be established by mere assertion by...
Sabarimala Virtual Queue: Kerala High Court Suggests Introducing Cancellation & Refund Provisions On The Website
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday extensively heard the objections raised against the virtual queue system in Sabarimala, as the pilgrimage season is fast approaching. A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice P.G Ajithkumar upon recording the submissions of the petitioner, urged the respondents to make a provision in their portal for cancellation of booking and means...
'Specific Performance No Longer A Discretionary Relief': Supreme Court Says 2018 Amendment May Not Have Retrospective Application But Can Be A 'Guide'
The specific performance is no longer a discretionary relief, the Supreme Court observed in a judgment delivered on Tuesday.The bench of Justice MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose observed that the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act, 1963 by which section 10(a) has been inserted, though may not be applicable retrospectively but can be a guide on the discretionary relief. The court, however,...
Intent Of Foreign Defendants To Target Indian Customers Must Be Established In Internet Trademark Infringements: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has observed that in case of internet trademark infringements, the intent of foreign seated defendants to target Indian customers and market must be established. Justice C Hari Shankar also observed that in such cases the interactivity should be coupled with an overt intent of the defendants to target customers in India."The operation of the Trademarks Act and the...
