[Eye-Witness Saw Brother Stangulating Victim] - Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Mother Who "Confessed" To Killing Daughter Over An Affair

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 40-year-old woman who allegedly confessed to the murder of her 23-year-daughter when the latter attempted to elope with a suitor of her choice. Justice Prakash Naik granted bail to Papu Waghela based on eye witness testimonies that claimed the victim's brother (co-accused) strangulated the young woman with her dupatta. "The statement of...

"Alcohol Testing Cannot Be Completely Exempted": Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Breath Analyzer Test At Airports

Observing that the testing for alcohol "cannot be completely exempted in as much as the same could be detrimental to passenger safety", the Delhi High Court on Thursday issued slew of directions for the administration of Breath Analyzer Test at all airports for all ATCs, pilots, cabin crews and other personnel.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Pratibha M Singh issued the...

"Entire Social Fabric Of Society Would Get Disturbed": P&H High Court Refuses To Grant Protection To A Live-In Couple

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday (May 12) refused to grant protection to a live-in couple who allegedly faced threats from the girl's family since their elopement while noting that "if such protection as claimed is granted, the entire social fabric of the society would get disturbed.'"The Bench of Justice Anil Kshetarpal, in its order, noted,"Petitioner no.1 (Girl) is barely...

Were Dead Bodies Of Covid-19 Affected Persons Buried Without Death Certificate? Karnataka High Court Asks State

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the state government to respond on the issue of covid-19 patients being buried without obtaining a death certificate. Advocate Shridhar Prabhu informed the court that the state government had come out with detailed guidelines on April 21, 2020 for burial or cremation of covid-19 dead bodies. It was mentioned that covid confirmed dead...

Can Benefits Of Atma Nirbhar Scheme Be Extended To Those Without Ration Cards During Lockdown? Karnataka High Court Asks Centre, State

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Central Government and the State Government to take a call on the issue whether the benefits of Atma Nirbhar Scheme as applicable last year during the lockdown, can be extended to those who are not holding a ration card of any State. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar said "It is pointed across the...

"Under What Capacity You Keep Oxygen Concentrators Without License?": Delhi High Court To Navneet Kalra

In an evening hearing, the Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned Navneet Kalra, accused in connection with the recovery and seizure of Oxygen Concentrators by the Delhi Police recently, as to in what capacity was he holding 105 oxygen Concentrators when the same can be done only via valid licenses.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing an anticipatory...

Retain States' Power To Identify SEBCs : Centre Seeks Review Of Supreme Court's Interpretation Of 102nd Constitution Amendment

The Central Government has filed a review petition against the 5-judge bench judgment of the Supreme Court which held that the 102nd Constitution Amendment abrogated the power of State Governments to identify and notify Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs).On May 5, a constitution bench of the Supreme Court, while dealing with the constitutionality of Maratha quota, had by...

Delhi High Court Directs To Set Up A Dedicated `COVID Health Centre' With Oxygenated Beds In JNU

In order to provide for immediate isolation of residents who are tested Covid positive, the Delhi High Court on Thursday (May 13) issued a direction to set up a `Covid Care Centre' inside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh observed that setting up a dedicated 'COVID Care Centre' would enable such affected persons to immediately isolate and...

"Who Will Get Vaccinated When There Is No Vaccine?" Delhi High Court Questions 'Irritating' Caller Tune For Vaccination

Questioning the caller tune used for awareness of covid Vaccination drive, the Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre who will get vaccinated where there is not enough vaccines. Stating that there should be some sense of emergency, the Court also asked the Union of India and the GNCTD to ensure steps regarding dissemination of information of covid 19 management."You have been playing...

Sudha Bharadwaj's 3 Co-Prisoners Tested COVID Positive : Daughter Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Release On Medical Grounds

It is said that Sudha Bharadwaj is kept in a barrack with 50-60 prisoners, sharing only 3 bathrooms, with no possibility of social distancing and sanitary co-existence.

Bombay High Court Allows Termination Of 23-Week Pregnancy For 16 Year Old Sexual Assault Survivor

On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court allowed a 16-year-old survivor of sexual assault to terminate her 23-week-old pregnancy. A Vacation Bench of Justices KK Tated and Abhay Ahuja allowed the petition moved by the father of the child. The Bench remarks in its Order, "…there is no doubt that continuance of this pregnancy is causing a grave injury to the mental health of...

Man Fails To Obtain Passport Due To FIR For Not Wearing Face-Mask During COVID: Madras High Court Directs Issuance Of The Same Within 4 Weeks

The Madras High Court recently granted relief to a man who failed to obtain a passport due to an FIR, which was registered against him for allegedly not wearing a face mask, when he was driving his two-wheeler during the Pandemic condition.The Bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh directed passport authorities to process the application submitted by him, if he satisfies all the...