CCI Dismisses Allegations Against LG Electronics, Concludes No Contravention Of Competition Act

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) closed and dismissed the relief in a case filed by Perfect Infraengineers Limited (PIL) against LG Electronics Limited (LG) stating that no case of contravention of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 is made out.PIL had approached CCI alleging contravention of the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of the Act.Brief Facts:PIL specializes in...

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction Allowing Father To Take Custody Of Minor Girl From 'Adoptive' Parents

The Supreme Court, on Friday, stayed the order of Orissa High Court to the extent it directed restoration of custody of a minor girl child to her father. The High Court had issued the writ habeas corpus under the parens patriae jurisdiction.“There shall be an interim stay of the direction of the High Court directing the petitioners herein to handover custody of the minor child...to...

Advocates Shouldn't Decline Judgeship For Economic Reasons, Must Consider Duty to The Nation: Justice Dipankar Datta

Advocates who decline elevation to the bench because it does not pay as well must consider their duty to the nation, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said on Saturday.“I wish to touch upon the disinclination of advocates of some standing not respecting the call of the Chief Justice to switch sides. Some may have genuine difficulties...But those who decline on economic...

Madhya Pradesh Amends Judicial Service Rules: 3 Years Practice Or 70% Marks In Bachelor’s Degree Mandatory For Civil Judge Junior Division Exam

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh in consultation with the High Court has made amendments in the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.The key amendment made is in the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Civil Judge Junior Division Examination.As per the amended Rule 7, candidates will be eligible for the examination if they possess a...

NHRC Issues Advisory To Centre, States & UTs To Curb Deliberate Self Harm, Suicide Attempts By Prisoners

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an Advisory to the Centre, States, and UT Administrations to mitigate deliberate self-harm and suicide attempts by prisoners in judicial custody. Observing that most unnatural deaths of prisoners occur due to suicide, Justice (Retd.) Arun Mishra-led Commission has advised the Centre, States and the UTs to focus on the mental well-being of...

COVID-19 Protocol Violation: Court Acquits Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand; Says ‘Innumerable Lapses’ In Delhi Police Investigation

A court in the national capital has acquitted Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand and Aam Aadmi Party councillor Ankush Garg in a case related to a protest held near the residence of former Delhi BJP President Adesh Kumar Gupta in March last year.The AAP leaders were booked under Section 188 read with 34 of IPC for disobedience of order duly promulgated by a public servant. Delhi Police accused...

“Law Of Wills”- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-X]

Q.46 Where a Will contains two inconsistent clauses, which clause will ordinarily prevail over the other ? Is it the earlier clause or the latter clause which will prevail ? Ans. If both the inconsistent clauses cannot stand together, then the last inconsistent clause will prevail over the earlier clause. This is the rule contained in Section 88 of the Indian Succession...

[BAIL] Questions & Answers By Justice V. Ramkumar- Anticipatory Bail [Part-III]

Q.10 During the pendency of an application for anticipatory bail, can the accused be arrested by the police officer in the absence of any interim order or direction by the Court? Ans. Yes. In order to make the position beyond any ambiguity, a proviso is sought to be inserted in Section 438 (1) Cr.P.C as follows:- “Provided that, where the High Court or, as the case may...

Collegium System Has Flaws But The Best Available Alternative In Current Political Scenario: Justice Nariman

The collegium system is not without its flaws but is the best option available at present given the politics of today, said Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman. The former Supreme Court judge was addressing questions after delivering a speech on the topic ‘Origins and Development of Parliament at the Committee Room of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords. Joining a host of judges...

Ernakulam Consumer Forum Directs Printing Press To Compensate Author For Failure To Print Book In Time

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Ernakulam recently directed a printing press to compensate the author of a book for its failure to print the author's book in time. The Bench comprising President D.B. Binu and Members V. Ramachandran and Sreevidhia T.N. awarded a sum of Rs. 31,460 as compensation to the author. As per the facts of the case, Theressa Offset Printers &...

Litigant Vandalizes Car Of Family Court Judge In Kerala

The car of the Thiruvalla Family Court Judge was vandalized by a 53 year old man today in court premises.The accused, EP Jayaprakash, who has divorce, maintenance, and return of dowry cases that are currently pending, had reportedly become agitated during his examination by the Judge, and created a ruckus in Court. Thereafter, he allegedly bought an earthenware from a shop, and smashed...

Punjab Assembly Passes Police Amendment Bill Empowering State Govt To Appoint DGP

State Assembly of Punjab on Tuesday passed the Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to amend the Punjab Police Act, 2007, with a view to bringing about an independent mechanism for the selection and appointment to the post of the Director General of Police (head of the Police Force).According to the State, the law is being amended to ensure that the selection, appointment and the resultant...