'Google's Conditions On Digital News Publishers Prima Facie Unfair, Abuse Of Dominant Position' : CCI Orders Probe

On Friday, the Competition Commission of India directed a probe against Google with respect to allegations of abuse of dominant position raised by Digital News Publishers Association. The Association had filed information under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002 ("Act") against Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google India Private Limited and Google Ireland Limited.Noting that...

'Working Together Is Not Encroaching Upon Other's Territory'; Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Speaks On Judiciary's Independence

While speaking at the 15th NUALS Convocation ceremony, Kiren Rijiju, Union Law Minister for Law and Justice, remarked that close coordination between judiciary and the other two organs of the state does not necessarily amount to encroachment upon each other's independence. "People may say that judiciary is independent. Legislature and Executive are also independent in India in their...

Father Can't Abdicate His Responsibility Of Looking After Unmarried Daughters, Obligated To Take Care Of Their Education & Marriage Expenses: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that a father cannot abdicate his responsibility of looking after his unmarried daughters and that he has a duty and obligation to maintain them, including taking care of their expenses towards education and marriage.A Bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh added that 'Kanya Daan' is a solemn and pious obligation of a Hindu Father, from which he...

[O. 41 R. 17(1) CPC] If Counsel Refuses To Argue Or Not Able To Address Court, Appeal Can't Be Dismissed On Merits: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that when an appeal has to be dismissed by the appellate Court on account of the fact that the counsel for the appellant though physically present in the Court, refuses to argue the same for any reason, the dismissal can't be on merits in view of the Explanation to Order XLI Rule 17 CPC.It may be noted that Explanation to Order XLI Rule 17 CPC states...

Kerala High Court Weekly Roundup: January 3 To January 8, 2022

1. NEET PG: Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking To Quash State Circular Granting 27% Reservation To SEBCCase Title: Dr. Sreeparvathy & Ors. v Commissioner of Entrance Examinations & Anr. Citation: 2022 LiveLaw (Ker) 9The Court dismissed a plea moved by MBBS graduates challenging a circular issued by the State government increasing reservation for the socially and...

Offence Punishable U/S 506 IPC If Committed In Uttar Pradesh Is A Cognizable Offence: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that an offence under Section 506 IPC (Punishment for criminal intimidation), if committed in the State of Uttar Pradesh is a cognizable offence.To conclude thus, the Bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi referred to a notification published in the U.P. Gazette dated 31st July 1989, notifying the declaration made by the then Hon'ble Governor of UP that...

Gauhati High Court Issues Notice To Assam Govt Over Its Failure To Establish Transgender Welfare Board, Cell In State

The Gauhati High Court has called for the reply of the Assam Government over its failure to establish a Transgender Welfare Board and a Transgender Cell in the State.Essentially, the Bench of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Soumitra Saikia was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed by the All Assam Transgender Association.The Association alleged that a...

Right To Street Vending vs Rights Of General Public: Delhi High Court Questions Centre Over A Balanced Approach

The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Central Government as to whether the right of street vending impinges on the fundamental rights of general public when implemented on the ground.A bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh, which was hearing a batch of pleas challenging the vires of Street Vendors Act, 2014 and the 2019 scheme framed thereunder, orally...

Greatest Sensitivity Needed In Custodial Death Cases, Judicial Inquiry Can't Be Dragged For Long: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has recently observed that in matters, where the allegation is with regard to custodial death, judicial inquiry u/s 176 (1)A CrPC can't be allowed to drag for long as these are instances that have to be viewed with the greatest sensitivity and concern.The Bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Deepak Verma observed this while hearing the plea of one Suresh...

COVID19: Orissa High Court Switches To Virtual Hearing Till February 4

The Orrisa High Court has issued a notification switching to virtual hearing until February 4, 2022, in light of the state's rising COVID-19 and Omicron cases. The offices of the High Court will be functioning with 50% strength of employees, on a roaster basis, other than the officers in the rank of Assistant Registrar and above, who have to be in attendance daily. The High Court has also...

Delhi High Court Lauds Efforts Of Bar Members For Contributing To College Fees Of Two Girls As Their Father Failed To Pay Them Monies

The Delhi High Court on Friday lauded the efforts made by the members of the bar for jointly contributing towards payment of college fees of two girls after their father failed to pay them monies. Many lawyers who were logged-in and were awaiting their turns, had spoken up about offering their contributions for the education expenses of the two girls. Taking note of the fact that the mother...

COVID Spike: Chhattisgarh High Court To Function Through Virtual Mode Only; SOP For HC, Subordinate Courts Issued

In view of the increasing COVID infection in the state, the Chhattisgarh High Court has decided that it shall be functioning via Virtual Conferencing Mode only and the Judges shall be holding the Court proceedings either from residence or in the Court Hall/Chamber.An SOP for the High Court has also been issued in this regard with the following directions:Fresh filing will continue through...