Breaking | Karnataka HC Allows The Liver Doctor To Access X Account On Undertaking To Hide Alleged Defamatory Tweets Against Himalaya Corp

The Karnataka High Court today modified a trial court order suspending the account of Dr Cyriac Abby Philips who operates the widely popular X handle '@theliverdr'.Justice SG Pandit paved way for Dr Philips to access his account after he undertook to hide the alleged defamatory tweets against Himalaya Wellness Corporation and its products. Himalaya had contended that Dr. Philips has been...

53-Year-Old Uniform Of Kerala Women Judicial Officers Undergoes New Changes

The Kerala High Court has officially brought into effect a change in the dress code of women Judicial Officers. The uniform that had been mandated under the Circular 22/1970 which had hitherto been followed by the judicial officers in the State, is as follows: “Judicial officers, both civil and criminal (except special magistrates) shall, while presiding on the Bench, wear the...

Liberal Approach Be Taken Regarding Delay In Appeals Filed By State : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, recently (October 9), while deciding over a discretionary order of the High Court granting the prayer for condonation of delay observed that such an exercise of discretion does, at times, call for a liberal and justice-oriented approach by the Courts, where certain leeway could be provided to the State.The Bench comprising Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Dipankar Datta...

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Section 17A Prevention Of Corruption Act & 2018 PC Act Amendments On Nov 20

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL, on November 20, challenging the constitutionality of the some of the latest amendments in the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act) on the ground that they violate fundamental rights guaranteed under the Article 14 (Equality before law) and 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) of the Indian Constitution. The mentioned amendments were brought out...

Chandrababu Naidu's Case Hearing : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 3]

The Supreme Court will continue hearing today former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu's petition to quash FIR in relation to skill development scam case.This is the third day of hearing before a bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose & Bela Trivedi. Report of yesterday's hearing can be read here. The first day's hearing report can be read here.The prime point raised by Naiud's lawyers...

Prenuptial Agreements Not Enforceable In India But Can Be Considered To Determine Parties’ Intent: Mumbai Court

A Family Court in Mumbai recently held that while a prenuptial agreement cannot be upheld as a binding contract India, it can still be considered to gain insight into the intentions of the parties involved.The court noted that Section 14 of the Family Court Act, 1984 empowers the court to consider documents which in its opinion, assist it to deal with a dispute, even if they are...

Hyderabad Cricket Association Elections | No Supreme Court Relief For Mohammed Azharuddin Against Removal From Voters List

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin filed an application in the Supreme Court challenging the removal of his name from the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) voters’ list by Single Member Committee (constituted by the Apex Court for the elections of the HCA).However, the Court did not pass any order in favour of Azharuddin today and adjourned the matter till October 31. The...

Bogtui Carnage Case : Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Challenge To Calcutta HC Ordering SIT Probe Into Custodial Death Of Accused

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court issued notice in an appeal filed by the CBI against the Calcutta High Court’s order transferring the investigation of the alleged suicide of Lalan Sheikh, the prime accused in Bogtui Carnage Case, to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Dr. Pranav Kumar, an IPS Officer. Sheikh died in December 2022 while he was in CBI custody allegedly due...

Supreme Court Says Conduct Of 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian During Contempt Proceedings Before Kerala HC Was 'Reprehensible'

The Supreme Court on Monday (09.10.2023) while considering the plea of Nipun Cherian, the President of political party 'V4 Kochi', against the order of the division bench of the Kerala High Court that sentenced him to four months imprisonment in a suo motu contempt proceeding initiated by it, for his statements against a sitting judge of the High Court, sought the response of the High Court...

Chandrababu Naidu's Case: Can Section 17A Be Interpreted In A Manner Defeating Purpose Of PC Act? Supreme Court Asks Harish Salve

While hearing former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's plea, the Supreme Court on Monday (October 9) asked if the Court can adopt an interpretation of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 which will defeat the objectives of the Act.Section 17A, inserted after the 2018 amendment made to the PC Act in July 2018, mandates that prior sanction from the...

Supreme Court Closes All Cases Pending In High Courts Against 'Adipurush' Movie

The Supreme Court on Monday(October 9) put a closure to all cases pending in different High Courts against the movie "Adipurush". Hearing a transfer petition filed by the producer of the film seeking to transfer to the Top Court the cases from different High Courts, the Court ordered to put a closure to all such pending proceedings. The Court in no uncertain terms opined that “All these...

Appointment Of Manipur High Court Chief Justice Will Be Notified Soon : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Two weeks after the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the central government's delay in notifying Delhi High Court judge Siddharth Mridul's elevation as the chief justice of the Manipur High Court, the Centre has assured the court that his file has been 'cleared' and the notification will be issued shortly. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia was hearing a...