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'Vision 2047': Madhya Pradesh HC Vows To Ensure No Case In State Remains Pending For Beyond A Year From Its Institution By 2047
On the auspicious occasion of the 75th Republic Day, the Madhya Pradesh High Court announced the launch of the 'Vision 2047', an initiative to celebrate 2047, the 100th year of Independence in a "contributory way" by ensuring that no case remains pending for beyond a year from its institution at Madhya Pradesh.Releasing a special note on this occasion, Chief Justice Ravi Malimath India sent out...
CCI: Entry Of More Players And Increase In Prices Indicates Greater Competition, Citing No Contravention Of Competition Act
The Competition Commission of India ('CCI') comprising Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson) Mr. Anil Agrawal (Member) and Ms. Sweta Kakkad (Member) closed the complaint filed by Mr. Jarnail Singh ('Informant') against Madhav KRG Ltd ('OP-1') and Punjab Pollution Control Board ('OP-2') alleging contravention of provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 ('Act'). The CCI held that the entry of...
CCI: Exclusivity Granted To Kerala State Road Transport Corporation By Kerala Government In Public Interest Is Not Anti-Competitive
The Competition Commission of India ('CCI') comprising Ravneet Kaur (Chairperson), Mr. Anil Agrawal (Member), and Ms. Sweta Kakkad (Member) closed the complaint filed by Mr. Shine P. Sasidhar ('Informant') against Kerala State Road Transport Corporation ('OP') alleging contravention of provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 ('Act'). The CCI held that the exclusivity granted to OP by...
Kerala High Court Suspends Two Officials Over Republic Day Skit With Remarks Against Prime Minister, Central Govt
The Kerala High Court has initiated disciplinary proceedings against two officials for showing "derogatory and objectionable content and criticism" against the Government in the skit performed on the Republic Day Celebrations at the High Court Auditorium. The officers are placed under suspension from service, pending enquiry and disciplinary action.Chief Justice A. J. Desai has directed...
Bihar State Legal Services Authority Conducts 21-Day Winter Internship For Law Students
The Bihar State Legal Services Authority recently concluded a 21-day winter internship program for law students hailing from various law colleges across India. Commencing on January 3, 2024, the program wrapped up with a valedictory session held on January 23, 2024.The comprehensive internship aimed to provide students with insights into both academic and practical dimensions of law....
Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Umar Ansari, Son Of Mukhtar Ansari, From Arrest In Model Code Of Conduct Case
In a criminal appeal of Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, seeking anticipatory bail, the Supreme Court granted him interim protection from arrest.The matter was placed before Justices Hrishikesh Roy and P K Mishra on January 25. The facts of the case are that an FIR was lodged against Abbas Ansari, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party candidate from Mau Sadar...
BREAKING | 'Can Say There Existed A Large Hindu Temple Before Gyanvapi Mosque's Construction', Concludes ASI's Survey Report
In a significant development, the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) survey report concerning the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has claimed that there existed a large Hindu Temple before the construction of the existing structure (Gyanvapi Mosque).The report also asserts that the parts of the pre-existing temple including pillars were used in the construction of existing structure...
Bombay Bar Association Amends Bye-Laws To Reserve 25% Seats For Women In It's Standing Committee
The Bombay Bar Association, one of the oldest associations of lawyers in the country amended its bylaws to reserve 25% or five seats in its standing committee for women.“In a historic move Bombay Bar Association amended its bye-laws to ensure at least 5 seats to female members on the standing committee of 20 members,” Advocate Vishal Kanade, Secretary of the BBA said. He added that there...
Archaeological Survey Of India's Report On Gyanvapi Mosque Survey To Be Made Public, Orders Varanasi Court
In a significant development, the Varanasi Court today ordered that the report of the Gyanvapi Mosque's scientific survey [conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)] be made public, with all relevant parties getting access to the same. The order was made by the district Judge AK Vishvesha while disposing of a bunch of applications filed by concerned parties seeking a copy of...
Constitutional Amendments Necessary To Implement "One Nation, One Election": BCI Chairperson Submits Suggestions To High-Level Committee
The Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI), Manan Kumar Mishra, has forwarded a detailed set of recommendations to the High-Level Committee on the prospect of "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE). The proposals encompass a spectrum of legal and administrative transformations required for the efficacious implementation of simultaneous elections for central and state governments.Key Legal...
Forfeiture Amount Can't Be Unreasonable: Haryana RERA Directs Builder To Refund Balance Paid Up Amount To Buyer Who Defaulted In Payment
The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has directed a Gurugram-based builder to refund the paid up amount to a homebuyer who defaulted in making timely payments, after forfeiting the predetermined earnest money.A three member bench of Members Sanjeev Kumar Arora, Ashok Sangwan, Vijay Kumar Goyal said that while cancelling the fat buyer's unit on account of default, it was an obligation of M/s Martial Buildcon Private Limited to return the paid up amount after forfeiting the amount...
Kerala Court Orders Investigation On YouTuber's Complaint Against Film Director Over Alleged Casteist Abuse After Movie Review
The Aluva Magistrate Court recently ordered an investigation into the complaint filed by YouTuber Unnikrishnan. who runs the popular movie review channel 'Unni's Vlog Cinephile', against a movie director for alleged caste abuse.The complainant alleges that after he reviewed the movie "Raasta", its director Anish Anwar called him and hurled casteist abuses at him and issued threats.The...