Denial Of Permission To Import Ventilators Not In Interest Of Patients: P&H HC Allows Import On Ventilators Without Further Delay

Observing that the denial of permission to import ventilators by the administration is not in the interest of patients, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed the import on ventilators without further delay.The division bench allowed the import of ventilators in question to the petitioner SB Medical Systems after observing thus:"When the nation is witnessing huge number of deaths...

"Privatization Move Is In Direct Conflict With 'Sab Ka Saath Sab Ka Vikas' Agenda": P&H High Court Raps Chandigarh Admin

In a significant observation, the Punjab & Haryana High Court last week ruled that the proposed action of UT Administration, Chandigarh of electricity privatization was in direct conflict with the nation's agenda of 'Sab Ka Saath Sab Ka Vikas' The Bench of Justice Jitendra Chauhan and Justice Vivek Puri was hearing a plea filed by UT Powermen Union, Chandigarh (Regd.) challenging...

Conduct Online Training At Judicial Academy For Prosecutors In SC/ST Case : Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has suggested to the State Government to approach the Karnataka Judicial Academy which can conduct online courses for its prosecutors who regularly appear in cases registered under the Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "Considering the nature of...

Tarun Tejpal Acquittal Judgment Coloured By Prejudice & Patriarchy; Focuses On Victim Blaming : Goa Govt In Appeal

The Goa Government has cited the trial court's lack of understanding of a rape victim's post-trauma behavior, using her past sexual history and education as legal bias against her but not using the same standards against the accused, and making observations driven by "patriarchy" as some of the grounds to challenge the judgment acquitting journalist Tarun Tejpal. In its...

Courts This Week- A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-67]

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State Cannot Ignore Distribution Of Sanitary Napkins To Adolescent School Going Girls During Second Wave Of Covid-19 : Karnataka HC

Observing that the "We appreciate that the State health department is focussing its attention on various aspects of Covid-19 (second wave). However, we do not think that SUCHI scheme could be ignored as such," the Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government to ensure that all efforts are made for proper implementation of the scheme.A division bench of Justice B V Nagarathna...

Justice Arun Mishra Likely To Be the Next Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Arun Mishra will be new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), reports The Hindu citing Government sources. "Former Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Mahesh Mittal Kumar, and former Director of Intelligence Bureau, Rajiv Jain, had also been recommended by the high-powered panel as members of the NHRC but the...

Maharashtra Govt Moves SC Challenging Bombay HC Order For Centralised System Of Remdesivir Allocation

The Supreme Court on Monday tagged along the suo moto case on covid issues, the petition filed by Maharashtra government challenging Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench's order dated May 2 directing the State Government for taking steps to centralise the system for the procurement, allocation and distribution of anti-viral drug Remdesivir, used for treating Covid-19 patients.The bench comprising...

Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice On Law Students' Plea For Regulation Of Higher Education Fee Structure Amid Covid-19

The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has issued notices on a petition and stay application filed by two Law Students of the Manipal University, seeking reduction in their college fees amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A direction is also sought to the UGC, the Bar Council of India and the Rajasthan Government to frame guidelines for regulation of Higher-Education Fee Structure and...

Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani Nominated to Rajya Sabha

Following the demise of one nominated member of Rajyasabha, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani has been appointed as a nominated RS member by the President, Ram Nath Kovind under Article 80 of the Constitution of India.Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani Nominated to Rajya Sabha @JethmalaniM #MaheshJethmalani pic.twitter.com/1ryOR6oErh— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) May 31, 2021Mr. Jethmalani is...

'Class 12 Students More Mature, Independent & Fit Compared To Class 10' : Maharashtra Govt On Reasons To Hold HSC Exams While Cancelling SSC

The Maharashtra Government has said that HSC (Class 12) and SSC (Class 10) exams are not comparable, as Class 12 students would be more matured, independent, socially aware, bodily and mentally fit as compared to students of Std 10. Moreover, the HSC examination is a more important milestone in the education of students as their careers depend on it, the State said in...

COVID Vaccine Availability An Area Of Concern; Necessary To Vaccinate All Even If It Is For The Selfish Interest Of Others: Madras High Court

On a plea seeking vaccination for the homeless, the Madras High Court on Monday (May 31) observed that even if it is for the selfish interest of the rest of the population which may be better placed, it is necessary to vaccinate all, since those who are not vaccinated may be a risk to the others. However, the Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar...