Heart Ailment Not A 'Disability' Covered Under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a heart ailment (Dilated Cardiomyopathy condition) is not covered within the definition of disability in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ActThe bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy observed thus while dismissing an appeal against Patna High Court judgment which upheld the order of a Shipping Corporation...

17-Yr-Old Muslim Girl Marries 36-Yr-Old Muslim Man- "Both Are Of Marriageable Age Under Muslim Personal Law": P&H High Court Grants Them Protection

The Punjab & Haryana High Court last month granted protection to a Muslim Girl (17 Year Old) who married a Muslim Man (36 Year Old) while noting that both are of Marriageable Age under Muslim Personal Law. The Bench of Justice Alka Sarin was hearing a protection plea filed by Muslim Husband-Wife (Petitioners) who solemnized their marriage on 21st January 2021 as per Muslim rites...

Delhi Riots- "An Innocent Person Was Brutally Murdered Just Because He Belonged To Other Community": Court Denies Bail To Accused In Suleman Murder Case

While observing that an innocent person was brutally murdered, just because of the fact that he belonged to other community, the Karkardooma Court (Delhi) on Monday (08th February) denied bail to the Murder Accused one Ashish Kumar. The Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav opined that the nature of allegations against the applicant are very serious and the possibility of...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Setting Up Of National and State Mortal Remains Management Disposal Protocol

The Supreme Court has on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to Centre and the States to set up a National and State Mortal Remains Management Disposal Protocol for pandemic and non- pandemic times within a reasonable period. The plea also sought directions to the State Governments to designate the District Medical Officer to be appropriate authority for implementation...

Supreme Court Stays Dismantling Of Decommissioned Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier 'INS Viraat'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the dismantling of decommissioned Indian Navy aircraft carrier 'INS Viraat' while issuing notice on a petition filed by a private company, who offered to preserve the iconic ship in national interest.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India was considering a petition filed by M/s Envitech Marine Consultants Private Limited, which is interested in...

Killing Of Tigress 'Avni' :Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Maharashtra Officials For Rewarding Shooters

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a contempt notice to Maharashtra Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge IAS and eight others for announcing reward to the killers of Avni, an adult tigress in Yavatmal district in 2018.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde issued notice on a contempt petition filed by wildlife researcher Sangeet Dongra, who said that the reward was granted...

Delhi Court Defers The Pronouncement Of Judgment On Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani To Feb 17

The judgment on MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani has been deferred to February 17 by a Delhi Court.The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts, Ravindra Kumar Pandey today deferred passing his verdict in the defamation case of former MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani to Feb 17, stating that the written submissions were...

Tandav Controversy: Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Stay On The Streaming Of Web Series

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday (08th February) disposed of a plea seeking direction to stop streaming of "Tandav" web series from the Amazon's OTT platform Prime Video. The Bench of Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq & Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla was hearing the plea of one Aditya Tiwari, who also sought direction that appropriate legal steps be taken to bring all OTT platforms...

'Make A Representation To CBDT': Supreme Court Directs NRI Man Seeking Maintenance Of 'Non-Resident Status' In FY 2020-21 On Account Of COVID19

Supreme Court has on Wednesday directed a representation to be made to the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding reliefs to be granted to Non Resident Indians in terms of payment of taxes under the Income Tax Act for financial year 2020-21 in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. A Bench headed by Justice UU Lalit issued the directions in the plea filed by a Non-Resident Indian,seeking...

Contamination Of Yamuna: SC Impleads, Issues Notice To Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi Jal Board, Faridabad, Agra, Lucknow, Aligarh Municipalities

Observing that pollution-free water is a fundamental right which a welfare state is bound to ensure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for response from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in pursuance of its suo motu cognisance of the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers", foremost the contamination of the Yamuna. In addition to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the CJ-led bench also...

Parliament Clears Bill To Replace Existing Port Trusts & Provide Greater Autonomy To Major Ports In India

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 to repeal the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The Bill seeks to provide greater autonomy, flexibility to the Major Ports in India by creating a Board of Major Port Authority for each major port and replacing the existing Port Trusts. Delete #RajyaSabha passes the #MajorPort Authorities Bill, 2020 by 84/128...

'Skin To Skin' Judgment : Supreme Court Issues Notice On NCW Plea Challenging Bombay HC's POCSO Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition filed by the National Commission for Women challenging the controversial judgment of Bombay High Court(Nagpur Bench) which held that groping over clothes without actual 'skin to skin' touch will not amount to 'sexual assault' under the POCSO Act.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India also issued notice on another petition...