Ensure That No Encroachment Takes Place On Forest Land, Preserve Wildlife Corridors: Madras High Court To TN Govt

The Madras High Court last week observed that no encroachment must be allowed on forest land and directed the Tamil Nadu Government to take all steps to ensure that all things necessary for the preservation of forests and animals are well in place.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy was dealing with the case of an Elephant, popularly known as...

Delhi High Court Seeks Just Dial's Reply On IndiaMart's Plea For Contempt Of Order On Copyright Infringement

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Just Dial Ltd and its Managing Director seeking their replies to a contempt application by IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd for alleged infringement of a prior copyright order in favor of IndiaMart. The single judge bench of Justice Jayant Nath has also directed for a senior officer of Just Dial to remain personally present in the court on the next date...

Maharashtra Law Granting Maratha Quota Constitutional, Centre Tells Supreme Court [Day 7]

The Central Government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was of the opinion that the law passed by the Maharashtra assembly to provide reservations for Marathas in jobs and education is constitutional. "In Our View, SEBC Act 2018 Is Constitutional", Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of Central Government, told the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court hearing...

Attorney General Refuses Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi

The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal on Tuesday declined to grant consent to initiate criminal contempt of proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his statements against judiciary.The AG observed that Gandhi's statements made a general reference to "judiciary" and contained no specific reference to the Supreme Court. He pointed out that under Section 15 of the Contempt of...

Failure Of State To Provide Basic Shelter To Urban Homeless Violates Right To Life Under Article 21 : Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to place on record the outcomes of the survey of urban homeless carried out in the state. If the Survey is completed, the state will have to take appropriate decisions on the number of shelters required in the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "State must be conscious...

Court/Tribunal Can Condone Delay Under Section 5 Limitation Act Even In The Absence Of A Formal Application: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that there is no bar to exercise by the Court/Tribunal of its discretion to condone delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, in the absence of a formal application.However, the Court can always insist that an application or an affidavit showing cause for the delay be filed, the bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Hemant Gupta observed.The court was...

Kerala High Court Issues Guidelines To Family Courts For Early Disposal Of Cases

"The parties who approach the Family Courts with their grievances, with a hope to get speedy justice, very soon realise that their problems burgeon, cases multiply, and their ordeal unabatedly continues due to the adversarial nature and circumstances surrounding the litigation"

Section 14 Limitation Act Applies To Application Under Section 7 IBC : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that in an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the applicant can claim the benefit of Section 14 of the Limitation Act, in respect of proceedings under the SARFAESI Act.Section 14 of the Limitation Act 1963 allows for exclusion from the limitation period the time spent litigating before wrong forum.A bench comprising Justices...

Non-Implementation Of Several Schemes, Central Act For HIV/AIDS Victims' Welfare: Patna High Court Calls For Status Report

Dealing with a plea inviting the attention of the Court towards the non-implementation of the several schemes notified by the Government (for welfare of HIV/AIDS Victim), the Patna High Court on Monday (22nd March) directed the ascertainment of several issues. The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar observed, "The ratio, in which the cases of HIV stand...

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Allow All Senior Citizens To Cast Vote Through Postal Ballots

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea which sought to permit all senior citizens to cast vote through postal ballots.A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj, while dismissing the PIL filed by Advocate Ramesh Naik L, said "It is not for the writ court to issue a mandamus directing that all senior citizens be permitted to exercise...

Woman IPS Officer's Sexual Harassment Complaint- "Have Suspended Delinquent Special DGP": TN Govt. Informs Madras High Court

It must be mentioned here that the accused persons may not have any locus standi to insist the Court take into consideration, his stand in the case, during the course of the investigation. During this period, the Court is not deciding on the merits of the case and this Court is only monitoring the progress made in the investigation: Madras HC

Madras High Court Grants Bail To Ex-Judge CS Karnan In Abusive Videos Cases

The Madras High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former HC judge CS Karnan in the criminal cases registered over the abusive videos uploaded by him with threats against judges of higher judiciary and their family members.A single judge of Justice V Bharathidasan allowed bail to Karnan considering the fact that he has spent more than 110 days in custody, the unconditional apology tendered by...