[CLAT 2021] NLU Consortium Permits Candidates To Participate In Counselling Provisionally Without Payment Of Fee: Kerala HC Disposes Of Plea

The Consortium of National Law Universities on Monday informed the Kerala High Court that as per the directions of the Court, its Grievance Redressal Committee had permitted several candidates to provisionally participate in the Counselling process for admission to NLUs without paying the Rs. 50,000 deposit.Justice Anu Sivaraman disposed of the matter noting that that the Consortium had...

Implement Judgment On Permanent Commission For Women As It Stands Instead Of Seeking Clarifications: Supreme Court To Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Miscellaneous Application (MA) filed by the Union of India seeking certain clarifications in the judgment which directed the grant of Permanent Commission for women officers in the armed forces.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah expressed unhappiness at the "fashion" of filing MAs seeking clarification after a judgment...

Human Rights Commissions Can Only Recommend And Not Direct Payment of Compensation: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court last week held that the Human Rights Commissions are a recommendatory body and has no jurisdiction to pass an order directing payment of compensation. Justice Sanjay K. Agarwal held that Section 18 of the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 only empowers the Commission to recommend and not adjudicate. "It has no adjudicatory jurisdiction, and the...

Justice Aniruddha Bose Recuses From Hearing NLSIU Appeal Against Karnataka HC Order Quashing 25% Domicile Reservation

Justice Nageswara Rao has confirmed that the matter will be listed infront of a Bench that Justice Aniruddha Bose is not a part of.

Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Fresh Bail Plea In Delhi Riots Case On August 6

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed a fresh bail petition filed by Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with a Delhi Riots case (FIR 120/2020) before another bench in view of other similar pending bail pleas filed by him.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar tagged the bail plea with other pending bail petitions filed by Tahir Hussain which are listed...

NDPS Act- If Search & Seizure Are Bad Then This Aspect Can Be Considered At Investigation Stage To Grant Bail: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently observed that if the very search and seizure are bad and vitiated that it would cut the very root of the prosecution case and therefore, such an aspect can be considered at the stage of investigation for granting bail.The Bench of Justice K. Haripal was hearing two bail applications in connection with an FIR registered to allege offence punishable under...

"This Cannot Continue"- Supreme Court Issues Notice To States, UTs, High Court Registrars On Plea Against Continued Use Of 66A IT Act

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to States, Union Territories and Registrar of High Courts in a plea filed by Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) seeking various directions and guidelines against the FIRs under provision of Section 66A struck down by Shreya Singhal case judgement."As this matter pertains to not only the courts but the police has well, in fitness of things, notice...

'I Belong To Both States' : CJI Ramana Expresses Difficulty In Hearing Andhra-Telangana Water Dispute; Calls For Amicable Settlement

The Supreme Court has asked the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to settle amicably, their dispute over sharing of Krishna river water. The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana stated that he belongs to both the states and therefore does not want to adjudicate upon the matter legally. "I don't want to hear this matter legally. I belong to both the states. If the matter can...

Unnao Rape Survivor Moves Delhi Court Alleging Harassment By Personal Security Officers; Court Calls For Impact Assessment Report

A Delhi Court has called for an Impact Assessment Report in the plea by Unnao Rape Survivor who has moved a Delhi Court alleging harassment by the Personal Security Officers deputed as per the directions of the Apex Court for granting her adequate protection.The plea therefore sought directions to concerned police officers of the security for not harassing or humiliating her by way of...

Tokyo Paralympics : Supreme Court To Consider Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea For Urgent Listing Of Petition Challenging Exclusion

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will consider a plea made on behalf of 5-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma for urgent listing of his petition challenging the exclusion of his name from the Tokyo Paralympics today itself.The matter was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India by Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, who said that today was the last day for submitting names...

Nursing Students Move Kerala High Court Seeking Cancellation Of Offline Exams Citing The Ongoing Pandemic And UGC Guidelines

A plea has been filed before the Kerala High Court today by B.Sc Nursing students challenging the decision of Kerala University of Health Sciences to proceed with offline examinations amid the pandemic. Justice Anu Sivaraman will take up the case today. Advocate Arun Samuel and Advocate Jithin Babu will be appearing for the petitioners in the matter. Two students enrolled in two...

Legally Permissible For Court To Direct/Permit Accused To Surrender While Dismissing Anticipatory Bail Plea: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently observed that while dismissing an application for anticipatory bail, it is legally permissible for the court to direct/permit the accused to surrender before the investigating officer or the jurisdictional court within a specific period.The Bench of Justice R. Narayana Pisharadi referred to Nathu Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh LL 2021 SC 261, wherein it...