6 Kgs Ganja Not Commercial Quantity, Rigours Of Bail U/S 37 NDPS Act Not Applicable: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently granted bail to a man accused of possessing 6 Kgs of Ganja, observing that the same is not a "commercial quantity" and thus the case for grant of bail will not be governed under Section 37 of NDPS Act.Commercial Quantity in relation to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is defined under Section 2(viia) of the Act. It means any quantity...

"Produce Him Or Exemplary Cost May Be Imposed": Allahabad High Court Warns UP Govt In Case Of 82 Year Old Missing Man

In what appears to be the last opportunity, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to produce the 82-year-old man who went missing from TB Sapru Hospital in Prayagraj during COVID's second wave, around 11 months ago.The Bench of Justice Surya Prakash Kesarwani and Justice Jayant Banerji has also taken a serious view of this matter and has directed the respondents...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Amendment To Recruitment Rules "Enlarging" Scope Of Eligibility Criteria During Selection Process

The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a petition challenging the decision of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission to permit non-B.Ed. candidates to apply for the post of Assistant Teacher L.T. Grade.It was the case of the petitioners that the eligibility criteria was enlarged mid selection process, and the same is illegal. Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari dismissed...

Provision For Seeking Adjournment Under Order XVII Rule 1 CPC Is Rule Of Procedure, Directory In Nature: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High court on Monday, through single judge, Prithviraj K.Chavan, regarded how Rules of procedure (in this case provision of seeking adjournments under Order XVII Rule 1 CPC) are indeed "handmaids of justice" and are meant to advance ends of justice and not to thwart or obstruct the same.Accordingly, the court agreed to grant more opportunities for evidence to...

State Forfeiting Private Property Without Giving Compensation Or TDR Certificates Violates Art. 300A Of Constitution: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to grant Transferable Development Rights (TDR) Certificates to a group of petitioners who surrendered their land to the corporation few years ago and still haven't received the TDR in-lieu of compensation. A single judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit while allowing a batch...

Giving False Info In Court Interferes With Administration Of Justice, Amounts To Contempt: Madras HC Sends Litigant To 4 Weeks In Prison

The Madras High Court has recently sentenced a litigant to undergo simple imprisonment for four weeks for filing false affidavit in Court, thereby attempting to interfere with the course of administration of justice, punishable under Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.Section 2(c)(iii) of the Act defines "criminal contempt" as any publication which interferes or tends to interfere with, or obstructs...

Land Acquisition By State For "Public Purpose" Can't Be Disputed At The Drop Of A Hat: Punjab & Haryana High Court Reiterates

The Court held that land was acquired for public use and vests in the State and the same is being utilized for allotment of plots

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Of "PostPe" Against Liberty Given To "PhonePe" To File Fresh Trademark Infringement Suit

In a trademark issuebetween "PhonePe" and "PostPe", the Supreme Court on Monday upheld Bombay High Court's order of allowing PhonePe to file a fresh suit claiming trademark infringement against Resilient Innovations, the owners of PostPe. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant while upholding High Court's order in their order said, "We are not inclined to entertain...

Customer Found In Brothel At Time Of Raid Can't Be Hauled Into Criminal Proceedings: Karnataka High Court Reiterates

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a customer found in a brothel at the time when it is raided cannot be prosecuted. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagarpasanna allowed the petition filed by one Babu S and quashed the proceedings pending against him under sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956 and section 370 (Trafficking of person) of...

Bar Council Of India Constitutes 5 Member Committee To Look Into The Issue Of Dress Code For Lawyers

The Bar Council of India has informed the Allahabad High Court that it has constituted a five-member committee to hold discussions and conduct deliberations with the bar and the judiciary on the issue of dress code for lawyers.The BCI has made this submission responding to a notice issued to it by the HC on a plea moved before the Court seeking a ban on the existing dress code of black coats...

"It Will Become Garbage Land": Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Condition Of Public Parks Near Jama Masjid

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the illegal and unauthorised encroachment of public parks situated around Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Tomb and Meena Bazaar Market in Jama Masjid area of the city.A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla thus ordered the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement...

[Nimisha Priya Case] 'Can't Get Into Nitty-Gritties': Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal Seeking Centre's Assistance In Negotiating With Victim's Family

The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal seeking directions upon the Indian Government to facilitate the family of Nimisha Priya, an Indian citizen who killed a Yemen national and has been sentenced to death there, to negotiate with the family of the deceased victim.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla remarked,"Learned Single Judge has granted...