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'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...
Spread Of Vector Borne Diseases: Delhi High Court Calls For Stakeholder Meeting To Evolve Common Prevention Protocol
The Delhi High Court on Friday called for a meeting of all the stakeholders and departments concerned in order to evolve and finalize a common protocol for controlling the spread of vector borne diseases in the city. The Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh added that responsible officers of the said departments will also be present in the meeting in order to discuss the...
Decline In Covid Cases: Madras High Court & Its Subordinate Courts To Function In Hybrid Mode From February 7
In a notification issued by the Registrar General of Madras High Court dated 4th February, the Acting Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari has directed that the Principal Seat at Madras and the Madurai Bench should resume Hybrid mode of functioning from February 7. The notification comes in light of the declining number of Omicron variant/ Covid 19 cases in Tamil Nadu.A similar notification...
Orissa High Court To Function In Hybrid Mode From February 7 With Full Staff Strength
The Orissa High Court today decided that it will function through Hybrid mode and the office of the High Court will function with full staff strength w.e.f. 7th February, 2022 with the arrangements prevailing prior to 10th January 2022. A notification issued in this regard say that the usual practice of grant of certified copies will resume from 7th February 2022. All concerned have...
'Casteist' Remark Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail To Actress Munmun Dutta
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted interim anticipatory bail to Actress Munmun Dutta (best known for her portrayal of Babita Iyer in the popular Hindi serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah) over 'Bhangi' remark, a casteist slur, allegedly made by her in a video posted in social media.The Bench of Justice Avneesh Jhingan granted her interim anticipatory bail subject to her...