"Young Students Should Not Be Denied Opportunity To Pursue LLB Degree": High Court Directs Delhi University To Fill Vacant Seats

The Delhi High Court has directed the University of Delhi to fill up all the available vacant seats across all the categories in its LLB course, with a period of two weeks, notwithstanding the cut-off date for admission.Justice Rekha Palli observed that young students should not be denied the opportunity to pursue LLB degree who have shown their grit and determination in clearing the...

Order IX Rule 13 CPC | Defendant Can Only Take Part In Hearing After Ex-Parte Decree Against It Is Set Aside, Can't File Written Statement: Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that even after an ex parte decree is set aside under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC, the defendant neither can be relegated to the original position nor can be allowed to file a written statement. While giving partial relief to the respondents, the Single Judge Bench of Justice K.R. Mohapatra cited the observation from the judgment in State of Orissa...

Local Train Travel for Unvaccinated: "Can't Claim Personal Liberty If It Affects Another Person's Right To Life" - Maha Govt To Bombay High Court

Personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India cannot be asserted if it affects another person's right to life, the Maharashtra Government told the Bombay High Court on Friday defending its stand to allow only fully vaccinated individuals to travel on local trains."So long as you are enjoying your personal liberty under Article 21, it's alright. However, the moment you move out...

Nehru Place Fire Incident: Manushi Sangathan Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Mock Drill Report

Manushi Sangathan, an organization representing 67 hawkers and vendors, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the mock drill report submitted by Delhi Fire Service in the suo moto case registered last year following a fire incident at a building in the Nehru Place market. The mock drill report stated that the time taken by various agencies in reaching the spot was too high thereby...

'Situation Not As Grim Compared To Second Wave': Rajasthan High Court Closes PIL Concerning Covid-19 & Healthcare Management

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday made significant observations on the Covid-19 situation in the state. It observed that like many other states in the country, Rajasthan is fire-fighting against the third rise, but by all accounts, the situation is not out of control. Hoping for a downward trend in cases, the division bench of Chief Justice Akil Kureshi and Justice Madan Gopal...

"No Substantial Evidence Found": Orissa High Court Acquits Alleged Associates Of Gangster Sk. Hyder In Chuna Murder Case

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that statement made under Section 164 Cr.P.C. is not a substantive piece of evidence. Further, when a witness resiles from his earlier statement made under Section 164, he should be confronted with the said statement in extenso while cross-examination is conducted. While passing order of acquittal in favour of alleged associates of gangster...

"Constitute High Level Committee For Preventive Measures To Ensure Juveniles Are Not Lodged In Adult Jails": DCPCR To Delhi High Court

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has prayed from the Delhi High Court to constitute a High Level Committee for outlining preventive measures to ensure that juveniles are not lodged in adult jails. In the written submissions filed before a bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup J Bhambhani, DCPCR has stated that it believes that a serious inquiry into...

Territorial Limitations Of Section 160 CrPC Apply Even To CBI Investigations: Calcutta High Court

In a significant judgment delivered on Thursday, the Calcutta High Court has observed that the territorial limitations as envisaged under Section 160 CrPC must apply even to investigations being carried out by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The Court had accordingly directed the CBI to not take any coercive measures against Trinamool Congress Birbhum district president Anubrata...

Court Can't Engage In "Micro-Management" Under PIL Jurisdiction: Rajasthan HC Orders Committee To Monitor Development Of Govt Sanskrit Schools

The Rajasthan High Court has asked the State administration to set up a high powered committee, who would on a permanent basis monitor the infrastructural and other related issues concerning Government Sanskrit schools in the state. The Bench of Chief Justice Akil Qureshi and Justice Madan Gopal Vyas observed that though the issues raised by the petitioners are genuine and valid,...

Whether Parents Of A Deceased Unmarried Man Have Right Over His Preserved Sperm? Plea Filed In Delhi High Court

An interesting case has come up before the Delhi High Court wherein the parents of a deceased unmarried young man have sought a direction upon the Ganga Ram Hospital to release their late son's frozen semen sample to them.It is their case that following the unfortunate demise of their son, they are the "sole claimants" over his remaining "bodily assets" and such, the Hospital's action...

S.311 CrPC Confers Power To Examine Witnesses At Any Stage Of Trial: Calcutta HC Asks Trial Court To Consider Plea Of Alibi After Closing Of Evidence

The Calcutta High Court has recently observed that powers under Section 311 of CrPC have been conferred upon the Court to serve the ends of justice and may be exercised at any stage of inquiry, trial or proceeding for reaching to a just decision.Accordingly, it proceeded to allow the petitioners in the present murder case to adduce evidence on their plea of alibi after closing...

Devising Appointment Criteria To Public Post Is Govt Matter: Rajasthan HC Disposes Writ Challenging Recruitment Rules For Asst PRO

The Rajasthan High Court has held that the question of what should be the educational qualification and experience requirement for appointment to a public post are the matters to be decided by the Government authorities and as an employer, the State administration is best suited to frame its rules to fulfil the requirements of a post in question. The division bench of Chief Justice...