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Freedom Of Press: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Rajya Sabha Media Advisory Council On Journalist's Plea Against Denial Of Press-Pass
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Rajya Sabha Media Advisory Committee on an appeal preferred by a journalist, assailing a single judge order refusing to interfere with the Committee's decision denying her press-pass for observing proceedings of the Parliamentary Committees.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice, returnable on...
Conviction In Rape Case Can Be Based Solely On Credible Evidence Of Prosecutrix, Reiterates Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that the conviction in a rape case can be based solely on the evidence of the prosecutrix.The case against the accused in this case was that when the prosecutrix was lured by him into his shop where he raped her. The Trial Court convicted the accused under Section 376(2)(l), IPC and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10 years, along with a fine...
1% Transgender Reservation In Employment: Karnataka High Court Asks State Govt To Consider Issuing Directions To State-Owned Enterprises
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to consider issuing directions/advisory to all state-owned corporations and statutory authorities established under the state enactments to provide 1 per cent reservations in recruitment for transgenders. Last month, the government had issued a notification whereby it decided to provide 1 per cent...
"They Were Producer & Director Of Delhi Riots": Prosecution Opposes Natasha Narwal's Plea For Modification Of Bail Condition
The Prosecution today opposed an application filed by Student Activist Natasha Narwal seeking modification of a bail condition imposed on her while granting bail in FIR 50/2020. The Court had directed her that she shall not leave Delhi without Court's permission till the conclusion of trial."This is not an ordinary case. They were the director and producer of riots. At least we should come...
High Court Issues Notice On Delhi Govt's Appeal Challenging Order For Extension Of CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme To Lawyers Residing In NCR
The Delhi High Court today issued notice on an appeal filed by the Delhi Government, challenging a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to lawyers who are residing in the NCR region but are practicing in Delhi.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has posted the case for hearing on September 30.The Delhi Government had...
Decide Petition Challenging Validity Of 100% Reservation In 600 PG Medical Seats On August 25: Supreme Court To MP High Court
The Supreme Court on Monday requested the Madhya Pradesh High Court to hear and finally dispose of the plea, on August 25, affecting the fate of more than 600 PG Medical Courses in the State of Madhya Pradesh.A two-Judge Bench of Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice B.R.Gavai gave this order on an SLP preferred by the Association of Private Medical Colleges of the State of Madhya...
RTI : Supreme Court Directs States To File Status Reports On Vacancies & Pendency In State Information Commissions
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the States to file status reports indicating the vacancy positions and pendency of appeals in the State Information Commissions.A bench comprising Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari issued the direction in an application filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj seeking compliance on the part of the states with respect to the the directions issued...
Supreme Court Dismisses Maharashtra Govt Appeal Against CBI Probe Into Transfers & Postings By Ex-HM Anil Deshmukh
The Supreme Court today dismissed the plea filed by State of Maharashtra against the Bombay High Court order of allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation ("CBI") to investigate into the transfers and posting connected to former Home Minister Anil Deshkmukh, who had resigned following corruption allegations made by ex-Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh. While dismissing...
Plea In Allahabad High Court Challenges Appointment Of Child Welfare Committee; Says Selection Panel Constituted In Violation of UP Juvenile Justice Rules, 2019
A plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court challenging the appointment of a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) alleging that the constitution of the Selection Committee was in violation of the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Rules, 2016 and U.P. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2019.The...
Raj Kundra Granted Interim Protection From Arrest in 2020 Adult Film Case Till Wednesday
The Bombay High Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Businessman Raj Kundra till Wednesday in relation to an adult film case registered in 2020. He is imprisoned in a similar case filed by the Mumbai police. Justice SK Shinde granted Kundra protection in his anticipatory bail plea filed last week. Kundra had assailed an order of the sessions court rejecting his...
