JGLS: Panel Discussion On "Role of Law Schools In Building Rule of Law Society" [May 27th]

Jindal Global Law School is organizing a Panel Discussion on the topic "Role of Law Schools In Building Rule of Law Society".The event is scheduled to take place on 27th May 2022 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Taj Malabar, Wellington Island Kochi.The Panelists for the event are Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, Justice A.K Jayasankaran Nambiar, and Justice Gopinath P. Prof Dr. S.G Sreejith (Professor...

"No One Can Be Arrested Simply On Basis Of Assumption & Perception": Murder Accused Argues In Rajasthan High Court, Secures Bail

The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to a murder accused after hearing his counsel's arguments contending that no one can be arrested simply on the basis of assumption, presumption and perception.The appellant's counsel submitted that there is no eye-witness of the incident and the case of the prosecution is based on circumstantial evidence, however no circumstances are available...

Asaram Bapu Case: Rajasthan High Court Grants 'Last Opportunity' To Prosecution To Respond To Third Application For Suspension Of Sentence

The Rajasthan High Court has granted last opportunity to the Public Prosecutor to file reply in Self-styled godman & Life convict Asaram Bapu's third application for suspension of sentence in minor rape case, to pursue medical treatment.Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vineet Kumar Mathur, observed, "Learned Public Prosecutor has not filed reply. Last opportunity is granted to him for...

Delhi High Court Asks Sharjeel Imam To Approach Trial Court Seeking Interim Bail In Sedition FIR

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted liberty to Sharjeel Imam to approach the Trial Court seeking interim bail in an FIR against him involving the offence of Sedition under sec. 124A of Indian Penal Code, in view of recent Apex Court order wherein the sedition law has been kept in abeyance till the Union Government reconsiders the provision.The development came after Special Public...

Kalkaji Temple Redevelopment: Delhi High Court To Direct Final Vacation Of Dharamshala Premises By All Occupants On June 1

Observing that redevelopment of city's Kalkaji Temple can commence only if all persons who are in occupation of dharamshalas vacate the said premises, the Delhi High Court has said that it will direct final vacation of the same by all occupants on June 1. Justice Pratibha M Singh, who was dealing with a bunch of pleas concerning the aspect of maintenance and redevelopment of the temple,...

Arbitral Award Must Be In Accordance With The Terms Of The Contract: Reiterates Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has reiterated that an arbitral award must be in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Bench, consisting of Justice P. Naveen Rao and Dr. Justice G. Radha Rani, quashed an arbitral award on the ground that the clauses of the contract were not properly construed by the Arbitrator and that it was a non-speaking order which was rendered...

"May Seem Plausible On Grounds Of Natural Justice, May Not Be Possible Legally": Orissa HC Rejects Challenge To Evaluation In Teachers Recruitment Exam

The Orissa High Court has recently rejected the plea of a candidate who challenged the evaluation process of the examination conducted for appointment of contractual Hindi teachers in government secondary schools. While dismissing the writ petition, the Single Bench of Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi observed, "The court needs to see what is legally possible and not what possibly...

"Sanatani Hindu's Constitutional Rights Being Infringed; Ban Loudspeaker For Azan In Mathura's Shahi Idgah": Application In Local Court

An application has been filed in Mathura Court seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers for azan in Mathura's Shahi Idgah Mosque. The application states that the use of a loudspeaker for azan in Idag is infringing the constitutional right of the plaintiff, who is a Sanatani Hindu.It may be noted that the Mathura's Shahi Idgah Masjid is located next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi, which is believed...

'Bhanwari Devi Repeat': Rajasthan High Court Grants Protection To Woman Who Accused State Minister's Son Of Rape, Murder Threat

The Rajasthan High Court has recently directed the State to ensure protection to a woman who accused Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi's son Rohit Joshi of rape.Reportedly, as per the FIR, the woman said, "When I called him, he said he is the son of a Minister and nobody can harass him...He brags about his money and power and at the end says that people won't even know where I have...

Gujarat High Court Denies Bail To Congress Leader Amit Katara Accused Of Conspiring To Murder BJP Councillor Amid Political Rivalry

Opining that there is sufficient evidence to form a prima facie view that the Congress Leader Amit Katara hatched a criminal conspiracy to murder BJP councillor Hiren Patel amid political rivalry, the Gujarat High Court has rejected his bail plea for alleged offences under Sections 302, 303 read with Sections 120(b) and 201 of IPC.The Bench comprising Justice Ilesh Vora...

PC George Seeks Regular Bail In Hate Speech Case, Kerala High Court To Consider Today

Senior politician P.C George has moved the Kerala High Court again, this time for regular bail in the first hate speech case in which the Magistrate had cancelled his bail yesterday. Following the cancellation of bail, the police arrested him yesterday night and he was remanded to judicial custody. The case pertains to a speech delivered at a programme organised as part of the Ananthapuri...

Unlawful Possession Can't Be Defended On The Ground That Eviction Clause In Statute Is Prospective In Nature: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has clarified that an unlawful possession of a property, which does not bestow any right, cannot be defended only on the ground that the legislation, which authorises eviction, is prospective in nature. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice Radha Krishna Pattanaik held, "A lawful right is always protected and cannot be taken away by...