Supreme Court Allows Himachal Pradesh Govt. Plea For Diversion Of Certain Extent Of Forest Land For Carrying Out Public Welfare Projects

The Supreme Court has allowed some applications filed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh seeking diversion of certain extent of forest land for the purpose of carrying out certain public welfare projects."It can be deciphered that some of the reliefs sought by the State of Himachal Pradesh can be straight away granted and some other reliefs can be granted subject to certain clearances....

'Not Unusual That A Girl Of 16 Years Falls In Love With A Boy Aged 24 Years Or Vice Versa' : HP High Court Grants Bail In POCSO Case

The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently granted bail to a 24 year old youth, who was accused in a POCSO case for having sexual intercourse with a girl aged 16 years.A single bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara noted that the accused, who has been under custody for over three months, was romantically involved with the girl. Even the girl "was bold enough to declare that she was in love with...

225 Illegal Brick Kilns Operational In A Single District Of Rajasthan: NGT Constitutes Committee For Taking Immediate Action

The National Green Tribunal has directed the State Pollution Control Board to take immediate action against 225 brick kilns, said to be illegally operating in the Sriganganagar District of Rajasthan alone. On being informed that over 200 brick kilns are operating in the district without obtaining a valid consent from the Pollution Control Board under the Air and the Water Acts, a...

Rajasthan Govt. Amends 'Rajasthan Prisons Rules 1951' Removing Provisions Allowing Caste/Religion-Based Allocation Of Labour In Jails

These amendments have been introduced after the Rajasthan HC recently asked the State Govt. to ensure that the prisoners are not forced to indulge in menial jobs like cleaning toilets etc. merely on the basis of their caste.

CJAR Condemns Arrest & Detention of Disha Ravi In Greta Thunberg Toolkit Case

The Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has issued a statement condemning the alleged illegal arrest of climate activist Disha Ravi in connection with the Greta Thunberg 'toolkit' case. As per CJAR, the Delhi Police made a complete mockery of the "procedure established by law" in arresting the 21-yrs old activist and also deprived her of the right to life and liberty....

Delhi High Court Dismisses With Cost Plea Seeking Criminal Prosecution Of DG BSF Rakesh Asthana Under PC Act

The Delhi High Court today dismissed with cost Chandigarh dentist Mohit Dhawan's plea seeking prosecution of former Special Director CBI, and present DG BSF, Rakesh Asthana, under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on allegations of extortion from the dentist.A single bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait noted that the various complaints referred to by Dhawan have already...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Retrospective Extension Of ED Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra's 's Tenure Beyond 2 Yrs

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a PIL filed by Common Cause challenging the order dated November 13 which retrospectively amended the tenure of the present Director of Enforcement Directorate, Sanjay Kumar Mishra. According to the plea, the ED Director must be appointed strictly in accordance with the mandate of Section 25 of the Central Vigilance Commission...

Kerala High Court Directs Govt To Take Decision On Bringing Online Gambling Under Kerala Gaming Act

The Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Government to take an appropriate decision on the aspect of inclusion of online gambling and online betting within the purview of the Kerala Gaming Act, 1960 - a legislation which bans gambling/betting - within a period of two weeks.A division bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly was informed by the Government...

Can Action Be Taken Against Advocates Who Passed Resolution To Not Represent Student Accused Of Sedition? Karnataka High Court Asks Bar Council

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Karnataka State Bar Council to inform the court on the next date of hearing whether action can be taken against advocates who are members of the Mysore City Advocates Multipurpose Cooperative Society, which had in January 2020, passed a resolution to stop members of the bar from representing Nalini Balakumar, a student who was accused...

[Breaking] FIR Against Sushant Singh Rajput's Sisters : Prima Facie Case Against Priyanka Singh; No Case Against Meetu Singh, Says Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that there was a prima facie case found against Priyanka Singh, the sister of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, in the FIR lodged against her at the instance of Rhea Chakraborty alleging criminal conspiracy and abetment to suicide of Sushant Singh.The Court has however quashed the proceedings against another sister of Sushant, Meetu Singh, who...

Gross Delays In Revenue Appeals: Supreme Court Suggests To Centre A Consolidated, Pan-India Online Portal To Monitor Litigations

In the wake of the incessant instances of delay on behalf of the Centre in litigating revenue matters, the Supreme Court on Monday recommended that the Union Finance Ministry come up with a pan-India online portal where all collectors and commissioners are linked with the CESTAT, showing the stage of proceedings, the orders passed, the deadline for filing the appeal, so as to provide for...

Implement State-Wide Liquor Prohibition 'To Wipe Out Tears Of Women & Children': Madras High Court Makes An Ardent Appeal To Govt.

“Government never minds flooding of State with liquor as long as revenue flows steadily from booze.”