"He Appears To Be Pervert, Would Make Life Of Young Friends Of Opposite Gender Miserable": HP High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Raping Minor

Observing that the conduct of the accused was so "deplorable that it would make the life of young friends belonging to the opposite gender as miserable", the Himachal Pradesh High court on Thursday (May 6) denied bail to a man who allegedly allured and raped a minor girl. The Bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara further remarked, "The accused appears to be pervert and, as such, there is...

Will Maratha Quota Case Verdict Impact 10% EWS Quota Above 50% Ceiling Limit?

The Supreme Court judgment in Maratha Quota cases reiterated the principle of 50% ceiling limit for reservations and rejected the plea to revisit the 9-judge bench judgment in Indira Sawhney case which had laid down this ceiling limit.Soon after the Supreme Court struck down the Maratha quota by saying that there were no exceptional circumstances to exceed the 50% ceiling limit, discussions started in public platforms speculating the impact of this ruling on the validity of the quota for...

Courts Expected To Assume Role Of A Parent Where A Litigant Is Unable To Prosecute Or Defend His Own Case Properly: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that Presiding Judges of the Courts are expected to assume the role of a parent in order to protect the interest of the persons, who are legally or otherwise unable to act or defend on their own behalf in the litigation. A Single Bench of Justice Anil Kshetarpal observed that whenever a Court notices a party to the litigation is unable...

COVID- Our Responsibility Is To Ensure That People Are Provided With The Healthcare They Need: Patna HC Seeks Bihar Govt's Response On Several Issues

Dealing with a plea concerning COVID management in the state of Bihar, the Patna High Court on Thursday (May 6) observed that no one should lose life only on account of lack of adequate medical care. The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay S. Karol and Justice S. Kumar heard the submissions made by the Bihar Government, Central Government and other counsels with regard to the steps taken to improve...

'India Not A Country For Foreign Drug Companies To Make Profits': Bombay High Court Asks Why Local Alternatives Are Not Publicised Enough

The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked why the Union and State Government didn't publicise alternatives to imported drugs used for treating Covid-19 patients. "The reasons to popularise foreign medicines are obvious. But if we have alternatives, why not use local medicines. It's right there. You don't even need Hanuman." the bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS...

Advocates Appearing In Cases Should Not Comment On Social Media About Court Discussions : Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday orally said advocates and parties in person who are appearing in matters being heard before the court should not comment on social media about subjects which are dealt by the court.The suggestion was made after BBMP Counsel Advocate Sreenidhi V, appearing in the batch of petitions regarding covid-19 management informed the court that "All of us are...

'Right To Safe Education': Orissa High Court Quashes Govt Order For Merger Of Primary Schools Citing Importance Of Neighbourhood Schools At Walking Distance

In a significant judgment concerning elementary education among the poor, the Orissa High Court held that it is essential to ensure that primary schools are situated within walking distance of their neighbourhood. A Single Bench of Dr. Justice BR Sarangi observed that the "Right to education includes right to safe education", and when the very purport of the Right to Education Act, 2009...

"No Entry Into Goa Without A Negative COVID Report, No Violence Against Healthcare Professionals": Bombay High Court Issues More Directions

Bombay High Court, Bench at Goa on Thursday directed the Goa State Administration to ensure that no persons are permitted entry into the State without a negativity certificate issued within 72 hours from the time the travelers seek entry into the State. This interim direction shall come into effect from 10th May giving time to the State Administration to publicize such a requirement. A...

"Can Breath Analyzer Test Be Conducted In Open Area To Avoid Spread Of Covid 19 For Safety Of Pilots, Cabin Crew?": Delhi High Court Asks DGMS (Air)

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Director General Medical Services (Air) to submit a report as to whether the breath analyzer test can be conducted in an open area with mobile electrical connectivity so that the spread of covid 19 through suspended aerosols in confined rooms can be avoided for safety of pilots, ATCs and cabin crew of airlines. A single judge bench comprising...

Real Time Reporting Of Court Hearing In Social Media Not A Cause Of Apprehension; A Virtual Extension Of 'Open Court' : Supreme Court

Real-time reporting of court room proceedings in social media is not a cause of apprehension but a virtual extension of the concept of open court, the Supreme Court has held.The Court said that this new-age trend is a "celebration of our constitutional ethos which bolsters the integrity of the judiciary by focusing on its functions". It held that such real-time reporting is an extension...

Plea Against Overcharging For Ambulance Service, Cremations Amid Covid-19: Delhi High Court Asks Govt To Consider Representation

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Delhi Government to consider regulating ambulance charges and the rates of cremation/ burial of those who have died due to Covid-19. A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh passed the order on a PIL filed by NGO Distress Management Collective. The Court directed the Government to consider the PIL as...

Dabholkar Murder Case- Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Accused Vikram Bhave

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Vikram Bhave accused in the 2013 murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, observing that CBI's evidence against him is not enough to conclude that the allegations are prima facie true. The bench observed that CBI's could not have relied solely on the confessional statement by co-accused Sharad Kalaskar given to the Karnataka SIT...