Supreme Court Admits BJP Leader Okram Henry Singh's Plea Challenging HC's Order Declaring His Election From Manipur Constituency Void, Gets Partial Reliefs

Supreme Court has on Thursday admitted appeal by BJP leader appeal filed by BJP leader Okram Henry Singh challenging High Court's order declaring his election from 15 Wangkhei Assembly Constituency (Manipur) as null and void. A three judge Bench of Justice UU Lalit, Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice KM Joseph has directed that the opposite candidate Yumkham Erabot Singh,...

West Bengal Opposes Differential Pricing Of COVID Vaccines For States; Urges SC To Order Uniform Price Fixation

The West Bengal government has requested the Supreme Court to consider directing the Centre to set aside the current differential vaccine pricing regime and cap the prices of vaccines at a uniform fixed rate. The State has also stated that Centre must also seek the advice of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority ('NPPA') on the vaccine policy including pricing aspects of...

Bombay High Court Cracks Whip On People Wearing Masks Below Chin; Asks Police To Take Strict Action

The Bombay High Court(Aurangabad bench) took exception to citizens behaving irresponsibly by refusing to wears masks when they venture out or wear helmets while riding motorcycles. The court directed the police to prosecute violators irrespective of their position. The bench noted that people blame the administration for the rise in covid cases, but it is "shameful" that they have to...

'One Nation, One Price': Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice To Centre, State On Plea Against Differential Pricing Of Covid Vaccine

The Rajasthan High Court today issued notice to the Central and the State Government on a PIL seeking implementation of 'One Nation, One Price' policy with respect to Covid-19 vaccine. A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Indrajit Mahanty and Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur has fixed the case for hearing on May 24. The petition has been filed by Advocate Manish Bhunwal...

'He Has Done Little For Growth Of Institution': Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association Passes Resolution Against Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh has once again passed a resolution seeking transfer of Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha. A similar resolution was passed by it in February this year, against non-resumption of physical hearings. The Association claims that Justice Jha has not co-operated with the Bar and has taken least interest in the problems faced...

Calcutta High Court Calls For Report From State Govt Regarding Law & Order Situation, Steps Taken To Prevent Post Poll Violence In West Bengal

Dealing with a public interest petition raising the issue regarding violence which took place in the State after the Assembly Elections, 2021, the Calcutta High Court on Friday (May 7) sought the details regarding the latest status of the law and order situation in the State.Significantly, considering the importance where life and liberty of the people in the State of West Bengal is at stake...

Unless Live-streaming Sees Light Of The Day, Absence Of Records Of Oral Proceedings Would Continue To Bedevil The System: Supreme Court

Unless live-streaming and archival of court proceedings sees the light of the day the absence of records of oral proceedings would continue to bedevil the system, the Supreme Court bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud remarked in the judgment disposing Election Commission of India's petition challenging oral remarks made by Madras High Court.The Court also noted that three years have...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Covid-19 Management In State

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday expressed deep dissatisfaction at the manner in which the authorities are handling the Covid-19 situation in the State. "There should be every attempt by the State to make sure that these pivotal aspects, which go a long way in management of Covid-19, are seriously addressed and deficiencies are immediately rectified for the effective...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Free Of Cost Vaccination Of Class X, XII Students Appearing For Board Exams In Offline Mode

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice in a plea seeking directions to provide free of cost vaccination to students of class Xth and XIIth appearing in their board examinations in an offline mode.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to Union of India through Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and the Government of NCT...

Advocates & Their Clerks Can Travel To Courts During Lockdown If Physical Sittings Are Notified : Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed advocates and their clerks to travel to Courts during the lockdown, if physical sittings are notified, provided they carry an undertaking in the prescribed format with identity cards."The State Police Chief is directed to instruct all police officers that lawyers are to be given essential access to the courts because otherwise it will be the common man...

'Conscientious Professional With Human Values' : CJI Ramana Condoles Passing Away Of Justice MY Eqbal

Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana expressed deep sorrow at the passing away of former Supreme Court judge Justice M Y Iqbal.Recalling his association with Justice Eqbal, Justice Ramana described him as a conscientious professional who stood for humane values. He offered condolences to the bereaved family. When the Bench assembled in Court No. 1 this morning, the Chief Justice made...

Bar Association of India Pays Rich Tribute To Soli Sorabjee; Institutes Shri Soli J Sorabjee Memorial Lecture on Freedom of Speech and Expression

On 06th May 2021, the Bar Association of India held a virtual condolence meeting to pay tributes to the Shri Soli J. Sorabjee. The meeting was attended by many of the top lawyers of the country who personally knew Shri Soli J. Sorabjee, members of the Bar Association of India, Advocates etc. The meeting was also attended and graced by the presence of family members of Late Shri...