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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....
Jurisdiction Of High Court Hearing An Arbitration Appeal Is Distinct From That Of First Appellate Court In A Civil Suit: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the jurisdiction in a first appeal arising out of a decree in a civil suit is distinct from the jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act arising from the disposal of a petition challenging an arbitral award.In this case, the arbitrator rejected the claims made by a party. This award was challenged under Section...
'Not Secular Money': Madras High Court Restrains HR&CE Dept From Establishing New Colleges
The Madras High Court has put an interim stay on setting up of new educational institutions by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, using surplus Temple funds, other than the four colleges that are already set up.A bench comprising of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice P.D Audikesavalu noted that even though imparting education must be appreciated,...
Supreme Court Directs District Magistrates To Forward Details Of COVID Orphans Eligible For PM-CARES Benefits To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the District Magistrates and Collectors to ascertain the educational status of those children who are eligible for the benefits under PM-CARES Fund and forward it to the Central Government. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai issued the direction in the suo motu case "In Re Contagion Of COVID Virus In Children Homes( SMW(c)...
