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Karnataka High Court Stays KSLU's Decision Of Conducting Intermediate Semester Exams For LLB Students
The Karnataka High Court on Friday by way of interim relief stayed the circulars issued by the Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) by which it was to conduct the intermediate semester examination for LLB students, on coming Monday. Justice Ashok S Kinagi noted that Government of Karnataka had already issued a circular on July 23, clearly dispensing with the examination for the II and...
"Lackadaisical Attitude Towards Judicial Proceedings": Delhi High Court Slams DDA Over Non-Filing Of Response Despite Repeated Opportunities
The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over non-compliance of its orders for filing reply in a case relating to land allotment for the benefit of persons with disabilities. Justice Najmi Waziri observed that there was a lackadaisical and recalcitrant attitude of the DDA towards Court proceedings. The Judge added that the responsibility for the...
Kerala High Court Nods To Construction Of Bailey Bridge Over Pampa River For Easy Transportation Amid Sabarimala Mandala Season
The Kerala High Court on Saturday sanctioned the expeditious construction of a Bailey bridge over river Pampa in lieu of the fast-approaching Sabarimala Mandalam season. This comes after Njunangar Bridge, which was the ordinary route for vehicles near Pampa, was recently damaged.The permission is granted as a temporary measure for easy transportation. A Division Bench of Justices Anil K...
RERA Authority Can Delegate Single Member To Decide Homebuyers' Complaint Under Section 31 : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday (11th November) had, inter alia, held that exercising power under Section 81, the regulatory authority is expressly permitted to delegate a single member to decide complaints filed by the homebuyers under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 ("Act").A Bench comprising Justices Uday Umesh...
Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief To Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer For Its Product 'BREEZER' Against Allegedly Infringing Mark 'FREEZ'
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Bacardi and Company Ltd., engaged in manufacturing of alcoholic beverage BREEZER, by restraining the defendants from using the mark FREEZ Mix, till the pendency of the suit.Justice C Hari Shankar observed that the two marks are phonetically similar and that the latter had consciously attempted at adopting a trade dress so similar to that of...
Can't Oust Woman From Matrimonial Home On The Basis Of Summary Proceedings Under Senior Citizens Act: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court recently made it clear that the wife cannot be ousted from her matrimonial home on the basis of the summary proceedings under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007.With this, the Bench of Justice Vivek Chaudhary came to the aid of a widow by setting aside an eviction order passed against her and her son from her in-laws' house.Essentially, the Court referred to the December...
Auction Purchaser Not Liable To Registration Fees/ Stamp Duty U/S Section 89(4) Of Registration Act: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently held that the auction purchaser of immovable property need not pay registration fees or pay stamp duty when filing a copy of the sale certificate in terms of Section 89(4) of the Registration Act, 1908. Justice G.K.Ilanthiraiyan ruled that as long as the sale certificate of property remains as it is, it is not compulsorily registrable. As...
Delhi Riots: Court Rejects Fourth Bail Plea Of Man In HC Ratan Lal Murder Case, Says Every Likelihood Of Him Influencing The Only Public Witness
A Delhi Court has rejected the fourth bail plea filed by one Jalaluddin in connection with murder of Head Constable Ratan Lal and causing head injuries to a DCP during the North-East Delhi riots that rocked the national capital last year. (FIR 60/2020 PS DayalPur). Additional Sessions Judge Virender Bhat observed that the entire entire incident which took life of Ratan Lal and injured...
"Refer To 'Talisman' Given By Mahatma Gandhi In Case Of Dilemma About Right Decision": Allahabad HC Tells UP Govt Officers
In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Government officers to refer to the Talisman given by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi whenever they are confronted with doubt and are in a dilemma about the right decision. Essentially, the Bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot was dealing with a contempt plea filed on account of violation of...
Supreme Court Directs Jalgam Venkat Rao, Former MLA, Kothagudem To Approach Telangana High Court For Early Disposal Of His Election Petition
The Supreme Court on Monday (November 8, 2021) directed Jalgam Venkat Rao, former MLA, Kothagudem to approach the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court for issuance of suitable administrative direction for early disposal of his election petition challenging the election of Vanama Venkateswara Rao, MLA of 117-Kothagudem Assembly Constituency. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna...
Hindu Sena President Approaches Court For Injunction Against Salman Khurshid's Book 'Sunrise Over Ayodhya'
A suit has been filed by Hindu Sena President, Vishnu Gupta in Delhi's Patiala House Court seeking prohibitory injunction to stop the publication, sale, circulation and distribution of the book written by Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid titled 'Sunrise Over Ayodhya'. The suit states that the plaintiff was shocked to read an excerpt from the book, alleging that the same was not...
Delhi High Court Passes Directions Regarding Advance Intimation Of Leave By District Court Judges, Immediate Updation On Website
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notification regarding advance intimation of leave by judges of all the District Courts and immediate updation of its status on the website. According to a notification issued by the Registrar General of the High Court, all the Principal District & Sessions are directed by the Chief Justice of the High Court to issue fresh circular and take...