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Production Of Police Station CCTV Footage Can't Be Ordered At The Drop Of A Hat Compromising Secrecy Of Other Investigations: Calcutta High Court
CCTV footage of police stations, although undoubtedly necessary in the event there are specific allegations and prima facie material regarding custodial torture, cannot be directed at the drop of a hat, thereby compromising the secrecy of other investigations going on in the concerned police station: Calcutta High Court
Plea Challenging Conditions In Scheme Under The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna: Supreme Court Directs Petitioner To Approach High Court
Supreme Court has on Monday granted liberty to withdraw the plea filed challenging conditions in the government EPF scheme introduced under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna that seeks to only benefit employees in establishments with less than 100 employees with 90% or more earning less than Rs. 15000. A Division Bench of Justices Nageswara Rao and Ravindra Bhat has allowed...
"Police Liable For His Death On Account Of Their Negligence": Orissa High Court Directs State To Pay 5 Lakh As Compensation To Parents Of Deceased
The Orissa High Court recently directed that a sum of Rupees five lakhs be paid by the State of Odisha to one Purna Chandra Mohapatra and his wife as compensation for the avoidable death of Manoj (their son), while in their custody, on account of their (police) negligence. The Bench of Chief Justice S. Muralidhar and Justice Biswajit Mohanty concluded, "Even if it is not...
Physical Court Hearings To Resume Soon With Virtual Courts In Hybrid Manner: Chief Justice Of India Assures
The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has assured that the physical court hearings will resume in a hybrid manner with virtual courts at the earliest, after considering the medical advice and clearing the existing impediments with relation to health of the Stake holders, Technology Infrastructures and availability of Registry staff. CJI said this in a meeting called by him on...
Extra Chance For UPSC Civil Service Exam: "We Need Some Time To Discuss The Matter": SG Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to Friday a plea seeking for an extra chance for Civil Service aspirants who had given their last attempt of the UPSC exam in October 2020.A Bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar took into consideration Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta's request to adjourn the matter to later this week, and have accordingly listed the plea for hearing on the...
Supreme Court Accepts Resignation Of Nagaland Lokayukta Justice (Retd) Uma Nath Singh
The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the offer made by Nagaland Lok Ayukta Justice(Retired) Uma Nath Singh to resign from the post amid the ongoing dispute between him and the Nagaland Government.Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the Lok Ayukta, submitted the proposal to resign in a written statement presented before a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India.Accepting the offer,...
Widow Convicted In A Murder Case Eligible For Family Pension Since The Case Doesn't Relate To Husband's Death: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The order denying pension to the petitioner on account of her conviction, is unrelated to the death of her husband and is not sustainable and accordingly, the said order is set aside. : Punjab & Haryana High Court
Income-Tax Slabs Remain Unchanged; IT Relief For Senior Citizens Above 75 Years : Budget 2021 Highlights
The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Budget for financial year 2021-22 in the Parliament. The Minister has put forth certain Tax proposals, as follows: Tax rates, both corporate and individual, remain unchanged. However, there is a relief to Senior Citizens aged 75 year and above, who will not be required to file income tax returns in case of income...
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Supreme Court Requires States/UTs To Furnish Details Of Financial Stability Of Parents/Guardians Of Children 'Restored' In Pandemic
In the wake of the risks of trafficking etc, the Supreme Court on Monday required the state governments/Union Territories to provide information in 2 weeks about the financial stability of the families of those children who were restored to their parents/guardians from the Child Care Institutions on account of the COVID situation.The bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao noted that in view...
Daughter Being In Parents' Custody Doesn't Always Amount To Illegal Detention : Supreme Court In 'Spiritual Guru's Habeas Plea
The Supreme Court bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, S.A. Bobde on Monday refused to entertain a petition filed by a 'spiritual guru', challenging the verdict of the Kerala High Court which dismissed his habeas corpus petition seeking release of his 'spiritual live in partner' allegedly under illegal detention of her parents. The Court expressed disinclination to entertain the...
