Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against AAP MLA Imran Hussain Alleging Hoarding Of Oxygen Cylinders

The Delhi High Court today dismissed an application against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Cabinet Minister Imran Hussain which alleged hoarding of oxygen cylinders by Hussain and their distribution for political gain.The amicus curiae assisting the court in the Covid-19 batch of pleas, Sr. Adv. Rajshekhar Rao conducted an enquiry into the incident and has submitted a report to the court stating that...

'Imputation Against Nair Women In 'The Great Indian Novel''- Kerala High Court Stays Criminal Defamation Case Against Shashi Tharoor

Following a defamation complaint against Dr Shashi Tharoor for purportedly making unwarranted imputation on the chastity of Nair women in his book The Great Indian Novel, the Kerala High Court has allowed a stay on all proceedings relating to the complaint. Justice Gopinath P issued the order of stay after Dr Tharoor moved the High Court against the complaint. The complainant,...

'Pained To Note That A Minister Has Held Physical Ceremonies' : Bombay High Court Bars Political Functions During Lockdown

Dealing with a weird situation where ministers are repeatedly flouting lock-down norms and making farce appeals to people not to participate in their functions, the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) directed politicians to follow the State's "Break the Chain" circular, which bans any political gathering.The Court has issued an order barring political gatherings, functions, agitations...

Second Covid Wave-Gauhati High Court Directs Authorities To Release Foreigner Detenues Who Have Completed Two Years Of Detention

The Gauhati High Court on Monday modified its last year order in the suo moto writ petition concerning covid situation in the State and directed the authorities to release the foreigner detenues who have completed their two years of detention on their personal bond of Rs. 5,000 and one surety instead of two sureties owing to the exceptional circumstances of second covid wave. A division...

COVID19- SCBA Announces General Assistance Scheme For Lawyers' Families In Case Of Untimely Death/ Critical Illness

The Supreme Court Bar Association has announced a 'General Assistance Scheme 2021' to support the bereaved and financially unstable families of such lawyers who pass away at an early age. The assistance will also be extended to such members who are financially constrained and undergo surgery or are treated for critical illness. Eligible members may send their application...

'This Is Infringement Of Right To Privacy': Chandigarh Lok Adalat Imposes Rs. 37,000/- Fine On BSNL For Not Stopping Promotional Messages In DND Service

A Permanent Lok Adalat Court in Chandigarh has directed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to compensate one of its users on account of its failure to stop promotional messages being sent on his number, despite DND service. "It is a case of infringement of right to privacy of the applicant, who has categorically registered his mobile number as DND for the unsolicited commercial calls...

'How Migrants Will Survive With No Money Or Work? You Have To Consider Harsh Realities' : Supreme Court Tells Centre

Expressing concerns about the plight of migrant workers during the lockdown announced by various states, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will pass orders today itself to ensure food security and cheaper transport options for migrant workers."How migrants will survive with no money or work?Some sustenance must be provided for the time being. You have to consider the harsh...

Will Habeas Corpus Petition Lie Against Remand Order? Supreme Court Answers

The Supreme Court observed that a Habeas Corpus petition challenging a remand order can be entertained only if the remand is absolutely illegal or the remand is afflicted with the vice of lack of jurisdiction, of if it is passed in an absolutely mechanical manner.Barring such situations, a Habeas Corpus petition will not lie, the bench comprising Justices UU Lalit and KM Joseph observed. ...

Assam NRC: State Coordinator Moves Supreme Court Seeking Comprehensive, Time Bound Re-verification Of Draft NRC

The State Co-ordinator of the Assam NRC has approached the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive and time bound reverification of draft NRC and the supplementary list of NRC under Clause 4(3) of Schedule of Citizenship (Registeration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003 highlighting major irregularity in the process of making the same.The intervention application...

Delhi High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Journalist Varun Hiremath in Rape Case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted pre-arrest bail to Mumbai TV journalist Varun Hiremath, accused of raping a 22 year old woman in National Capital in connection with the FIR lodged in Chanakyapuri Police Station. A single judge bench comprising of Justice Mukta Gupta has allowed the petition filed by Varun.The Court had granted interim protection from arrest to Hiremath last month on...

Bombay High Court Asks Lawyer To Make Test Call To Pune COVID Control Room To Check Bed Availability

After a test call was made to the COVID control room of Pune, the Bombay High Court was informed that there were no ventilator beds available in Pune.A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice GS Kulkarni was dealing with the Covid -19 situation in Pune, as it has earlier observed that the active cases in Pune are more than double of the active cases in Mumbai.Pune...

Corpses Floating In Ganga : Patna High Court Seeks Response Of Buxar, Kaimur District Commissioners On Disposal Of Bodies

The Patna High Court on Wednesday sought response of Commissioner of the Districts Buxar and Kaimur with regard to disposal of the dead bodies found flowing in the river Ganga in view of the second Covid wave.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S Kumar directed thus:"The affidavit of the Commissioner of the District Buxar and Kaimur with regard to disposal of...