Delhi HC Transfers Barkha Dutt's Criminal Case Against Kapil Sibal To Special Court For MP/ MLA

The Delhi High Court has allowed a petition filed by senior journalist Barkha Dutt seeking to transfer her criminal complaint against Analog Media, owned by Member of Parliament and Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, to the Special MP/ MLA Court in Rouse Avenue Court Complex. In its order dated November 2, a single-Judge Bench of Justice Anup J Bhambhani said, ".. considering that one of...

"CBI Director Is The Accused, CBI investigating The Case": Delhi Court Says It is "Violation of Principles of Natural Justice"

The CBI investigating its own former directors in a corruption case is a "violation of principles of natural justice", a Delhi court said on Tuesday while pulling up the agency for slow pace of probe.The CBI faced the wrath after its public prosecutor sought more time for the investigation.Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal made the observation about the corruption case against controversial...

Laxmi Vilas Bank Placed Under Moratorium, Centre Announces Draft Amalgamation Scheme With DBS Bank India Ltd.

Laxmi Vilas Bank can also make payments towards existing liabilities for call money or inter-bank borrowings including letters of credit, which are falling due during the period of moratorium, and make payments towards trades made before the moratorium which are yet to be settled.

DSPE Act Provision Requiring States' Consent For CBI Investigation Is In Tune With Federal Character Of Constitution: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that the provision in Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, which requires the consent of State Government for CBI to exercise of powers and jurisdiction, are in tune with the federal character of the Constitution."Though Section 5 enables the Central Government to extend the powers and jurisdiction of Members of the DSPE beyond the Union Territories to a...

Dowry Death: Jammu Court Appeals Govt To Establish Marriage Counselling Centres In Every District Of UT

Expressing concern over the spike in cases of dowry death, a local Court in Jammu has appealed to the Government to establish marriage counselling Centres in every District of the Union Territory. "The Counseling Centers will be entrusted with the responsibility of pre and post marital parleys between the families to ensure harmonious and peaceful settlement of...

Karnataka High Court Directs To Grant 2 Hours Extra Exam Time For Students With Genetic Disorder

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board to grant extra time of two hours to students suffering from "OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA", a genetic disorder. A bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit, while partly allowing the petition filed by a minor student, said: "Extend to the petitioner and other similarly circumstanced candidates the relaxation...

"Lower Courts May Proceed Virtual Hearings On Listing Date In Absence Of Parties/Lawyers": Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court today notified in an order, modification of its earlier order dated 15.8.2020 and directed that all subordinate courts may now proceed with adequate proceedings in the absence of a party or advocate depending on the matter's urgency and other attending circumstances, if the party or advocate despite due intimation from the court about case listing fail to present...

Lack Of Prior Consent From State Govt. Would Not Vitiate CBI Investigation If No Prejudice Is Caused To Accused: Supreme Court

The CBI investigation is not vitiated merely for not obtaining prior consent of the State Government under Section 6 of the DSPE Act (in addition to general consent which was in force), unless it is shown that prejudice has been caused to the accused, the Supreme Court has observed.This case pertains to charge sheet filed against a company and some public officials by the Central Bureau...

Gauhati High Court Declines Relief To AF Constable Dismissed From Service For Entering Church With A Rifle Under Influence Of Alcohol

The Aizawl Bench of the Gauhati High Court on Tuesday refused to exercise its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution in a case against dismissal of a Constable from the armed forces, while stating that it cannot act as an Appellate Authority over the impugned order. A Bench of Justice Michael Zothankhuma held that the Disciplinary Authority and the Appellate Authority will...

Balwant Singh Multani Murder : Supreme Court Reserves Order On Former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini's Anticipatory Bail Plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved orders in the plea by former Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Sumedh Singh Saini seeking anticipatory bail in relation to the 1991 Balwant Singh Multani murder case.A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy & MR Shah heard the plea where Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Saini.Rohatgi told the court that the case...

Periya Double Murder Case : Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing On Kerala Govt's Appeal Against HC Direction For CBI Probe

Noting that the CBI has filed a status report in sealed cover, the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing in Kerala government's challenge to the transfer of the investigation in the Periya double murder case to the Central probe agency to the next week,"A status report has been filed in sealed cover, enumerating the steps taken. Many steps have been taken even before the Division...

Successive Reservation To Offices Of Chairpersons/Presidents Of Local Authorities Illegal: Kerala High Court

Successive reservation to the offices of the Chairpersons and President of the local authorities is illegal, the Kerala High Court has held.Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque directed the State Election Commission to recast the reservation of the office of the Presidents and Chairpersons of the local bodies in the State pursuant to the notification issued by it on 3rd November.The court allowed a...