NEET PG 2021 : NBE Allows Two Pregnant Candidates To Change Centre; Supreme Court Disposes Writ Petition

The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that the National Board of Examination has granted the request made by two pregnant candidates for change of exam centre for NEET-PG 2021.Recording this submission, a bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi disposed of the writ petition filed by the candidates seeking option to change centre.On August 31, the bench...

Delhi Riots- "No Second FIR, Fresh Investigation For Same Offence, Same Occurrence": Delhi High Court Quashes FIRs Against One Accused

The Delhi High Court has quashed four FIRs against one Atir in connection with a Delhi riots case after observing that five separate FIRs cannot be registered for the very same incident against a person."The law on the subject has been settled keeping in line with the principles enunciated by the Supreme Court of India. There can be no second FIR and no fresh investigation in respect of the...

Consistent & Reliable Dying Declarations Sufficient To Prove Guilt Of Accused: Kerala High Court

While pondering over the admissibility of dying declarations, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday ruled that consistent dying declarations if found to be very reliable, provides credence to each other and proves the guilt of the accused. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vinod K Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman accordingly dismissed an appeal in a matter where a dying woman had given...

"Statements Cannot Be Brushed Aside Merely Because Of Delay In Recording Them": Court Frames Charges Against One In Three Delhi Riots Cases

A Delhi Court has framed charges against one Noor Mohammad of rioting, being member of an unlawful assembly and other offences in connection with three Delhi riots cases. Framing charges on the basis of ocular evidence available in the cases, Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav observed that statements of witnesses cannot be brushed aside merely because there was a delay in recording them...

Karnataka High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Against Public Fund Collection For 'Cauvery Calling Project'

"Is there any law which restrains a citizen from planting a tree on government land?", the bench asked during the hearing.

"Special Cells, Security To Couples, Expeditious Trial & Compensation": P&H HC Issues Directions To Authorities For Dealing With Honour Killing Cases

Observing that there has been a flagrant violation of Supreme Court directions, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued a slew of directions to the State Governments of Punjab and Haryana and UT of Chandigarh, it's Police authorities and SLSAs for dealing with honour killing cases in view of the protection being given to the couples facing threat from their families.Justice Arun...

Delhi Court Seeks ATR From Police On Businessman's Complaint Against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra For Allegedly Siphoning Off Money For Illegal Activities

A Delhi Court on Wednesday sought action taken report from Delhi Police on a complaint filed by a businessman seeking registration of FIR against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra and others for allegedly committing fraud and siphoning off money in the tune of Rs. 41 Lakhs for illegal activities such as production and circulation of Porn movies.Seeking ATR in the matter, Metropolitan Magistrate...

No Offence Of Rash Driving If Pedestrian Was Hit While Not Using Zebra Crossing : Mumbai Court

A biker accused of killing a pedestrian was acquitted by the Court.

Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice To Advocate General & Addl Advocate General In Contempt Plea Against Them

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra and Additional Advocate General Sachin Kumar in a petition seeking initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against them over their alleged remarks and conduct while seeking recusal of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi.The Advocate General had sought the recusal of Justice Dwivedi from a matter...

"It Is Troublesome That The Dispute Between The Bar And The Bench Reached This Stage": Supreme Court In Yatin Oza Case-Read Full Courtroom Exchange

"It is not unusual for the Court to invoke its powers under Article 142 but we don't want to create bad precedents. Whether Yatin Oza's case is one where we can rely upon 142 or if this path should not be traversed is something which we have not discussed between ourselves yet."

Women In Mental Care Institutions Facing Cruelties; Supreme Court Expresses 'Serious Concern'

The plea stated that women inmates are subjected to forcible tonsuring, separation from children and denied basic necessities like sanitary napkins.

Calcutta High Court Seeks State's Response In Plea Seeking Adequate Ration And Financial Assistance For Sex Workers

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting the plight of sex workers in West Bengal who have been left in dire financial crisis owing to the ongoing pandemic. The plea contended that sex workers in the State do not have access to adequate food ration as necessitated under the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 as a result...