Covid-19 Bed Allotment Scam: Bengaluru Court Restrains Media From Publishing Defamatory Articles Against MLA Satish Reddy

A city civil court in Bengaluru has temporarily restrained till August 27, Facebook Inc and other media houses, from publishing/ circulating articles, reports, videos etc., against Member of Legislative Assembly Satish Reddy M.The development comes in defamation suit filed by him in relation to the alleged bed allotment scam for Covid-19 patients. Additional City Civil and...

Madras High Court Seeks State Govt's Response On Plea Challenging 7.5 Percent Reservation Of Seats In Medical Colleges For Government School Students

The Madras High Court on Monday sought the State government's response in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on preferential basis to students of Government Schools Act, 2020 (Act No. 34 of 2020). The impugned legislation grants a horizontal reservation of 7.5 per...

Can't Make A Hasty Decision In The Matter: Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Appointment Of Melshanti At Sabarimala Temple

This is a matter that requires further consideration, the Court clarified.

[Live-In Relationship] 'Right To Exercise Assertion Of Choice Is Inseparable Part Of Liberty & Dignity': Jammu & Kashmir HC

While dealing with the protection plea filed by a couple in live-in relationship, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that the right to exercise assertion of choice is an inseparable part of liberty and one's dignity.Justice Sindhu Sharma observed thus:"It is settled proposition that right to exercise assertion of choice is an inseparable part of the liberty and dignity and the...

Will Examine If Suspension Of Yatin Oza's Senior Designation Is Proportionate, Says Supreme Court

The Full Court of the Gujarat High Court has reiterated its earlier stand of not revoking the suspension of senior designation of Yatin Oza, the Supreme Court was told on Wednesday. Taking note of this development, the Supreme Court adjourned Yatin Oza's petition challenging the High Court's decision for hearing on merits to September 1. The Court said today that it will also examine if...

Use Of Bluetooth Devices To Talk On Mobile Phones While Driving: Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Govt.

The Kerala High Court has sought response of the State Government in a plea seeking clarification on the move by the Police department to penalize the use of Bluetooth/hands-free devices to talk on mobile phones while driving.Jiyas Jamal, a lawyer, filed a writ petition before the High Court seeking direction to the Government to give a clarification in this regard.In his petition, he stated...

'Must Subserve Administration Of Justice': Supreme Court Formulates Principles On Withdrawal Of Prosecution Under Section 321 CrPC

The Supreme Court, in its judgment dismissing the plea seeking withdrawal of prosecution in assembly ruckus case, also formulated the principles on the withdrawal of a prosecution under Section 321 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah observed that while deciding a plea to withdraw prosecution, the court must be satisfied that the grant...

Children From Harsh Mander Associated Children Homes Taken To CAA Protest Site, Prima Facie Violation Of Child Rights: NCPCR Tells Delhi HC

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has informed the Delhi High Court that two children protection homes associated with Harsh Mander are prima facie in violation of child rights for the reason that various children were taken to CAA protest site.The development came after NCPCR had filed an affidavit in the petitions filed by Khushi Rainbow Home For Girls and Ummed Aman...

'Time To Change Habits' : Supreme Court Sets Out Argument Time For Lawyers In Yatin Oza Case; Limits Judgment Citations

"Where in the world does hearings go on for hours and days together?", the bench exclaimed.

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Alleged Illegal Construction In Kochi Water Metro Project

The plea alleged that the reclamation and construction of High Court jetty would disrupt the ecology.

Legislative Privileges & Immunities Not Gateways To Claim Exemption From Criminal Law : Supreme Court In Kerala Assembly Ruckus Case

"Acts of vandalism cannot be said to be manifestations of the freedom of speech and be termed as "proceedings" of the Assembly".

Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Preferential Treatment Based On Residence For Admissions To Grade XI

The Policy has no nexus with the social objective of selecting the most meritorious' candidates, the plea reads.