Activities of Private Detectives Remain Unregulated, Violates Article 21: PIL Filed In Delhi High Court

A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the regulation of activities of private detectives and their agencies. The petition highlights that the work of the private detectives, investigators, and their agencies remains outside the purview of any existing statutory framework.The matter was listed today before the Division Bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti...

Uttarakhand High Court Disposes PIL Against Use of Mandi Site For Assembly Elections; Orders DM To Decide Matter In 10 Days

The Uttarakhand High Court recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to the State not to acquire or take over the Naveen Mandi Sthal (marketplace) for upcoming Assembly Elections. The plea also sought directions to ensure that no interference is caused in the mandi area's sale and purchase of agricultural produces. Filed through Advocate Prabha Naithani, it was...

Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings: Karnataka High Court Directs State To Provide Requisite Infra At Subordinate Courts

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government to expeditiously consider and resolve the infrastructure requirements at district courts in Karnataka, for effective implementation of the Live streaming rules of judicial proceedings. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said,"So far as the implementation of Live...

'Being An Advocate, Should Not Have Filed A Frivolous PIL': Uttarakhand HC On Dismissing PIL On UGC Funds Mismanagement

While dismissing public interest litigation, the Uttarakhand High Court has held that being an advocate, the petitioner should not have filed a frivolous PIL on the mismanagement of UGC funds without pointing any specific instances. The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice S.K. Mishra and Justice Alok Kumar allowed the petitioner to withdraw the PIL without any liberty to file any...

Private Medical Colleges Collecting Annual Fees In Advance Before Completion Of Current Academic Year 'Profiteering' : Kerala High Court

While restraining private medical colleges in the State from collecting fees for any academic year other than the one currently being taught, the Kerala High Court has held that collecting annual fees from students for the next year in advance when the previous year's studies have not been completed by an institution would amount to "profiteering".A Division Bench of Justice A.K....

Delhi High Court Upholds Interim Injunction Against Cigarette Brand TOPAZ For Using 'Similar Trade Dress' As TOTAL

The Delhi High Court has upheld the ex-parte interim injunction order against TOPAZ, a cigarette brand, allegedly passing off its goods as that of another cigarette brand, TOTAL, by adopting deceptively similar packaging/ trade dress. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait decided not to interfere with the impugned order, stating, "the basic background colour of the packaging / cigarette box...

Police Must Ascertain Effect Of Alleged Provocative Speech Given By Haryana CM Against Protesting Farmers: Complainant To Delhi Court

In the plea seeking action against Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for allegedly giving provocative speeches to incite violence against protesting farmers, the complainant has told a Delhi Court that police investigation is required into the matter so as to unearth the effect of the said speech. The complaint case filed by Advocate Amit Sahni seeks summoning of Khattar and also...

All High Courts Weekly Roundup: January 3 - January 9, 2022

Allahabad High Court 1. 'Prayers Omnibus In Nature': Allahabad High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL On Alleged Corruption In MadarsasCase Title - Mohammad Imran v. State Of U.P.Case Citation: 2022 LiveLaw (AB) 1The High Court refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed by a farmer to point out corruption in the appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff in...

Karnataka High Court Upholds GST & Central Excise Duty On Tobacco; Says 'Articles 246 & 246A Can Be Simultaneously Exercised'

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the notification dated July 6, 2019 issued by the Union of India by which Central Excise Duty has been levied on tobacco and tobacco products. A single Judge bench of Justice S. Sunil Dutt Yadav said, "It needs to be kept in mind that taxation is not merely a source of raising revenue but is also recognised by the fiscal tool to achieve fiscal...

Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines For Functioning Of District Courts, Tribunals Subordinate To It From Jan 10

Due to the recent increase in the cases of COVID-19, the Allahabad High Court has decided to issue certain guidelines that shall be applicable to all the Courts (including Tribunals) subordinate to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad with effect from January 10.The Guidelines issued by the High Court are as follows:Before the opening of the campus, District Judges will ensure...

Garland Netaji Bose Statue, Play 'Kadam-Kadam Badhae Ja' Tune On Jan 23 (Desh Prem Divas) As Per Govt Memorandum: PIL In Calcutta HC

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea has been moved before the Calcutta High Court seeking direction to the West Bengal Govt to ensure garlanding of the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the District Head Quarters and playing the tune of Kadam Kadam Badhaye Jaa on 23rd January (every year) being Desh Prem Divas, in accordance with its 2011 memorandum.The PIL has been moved by one...

Rajasthan High Court Weekly Roundup: January 3 To January 9, 2022

Judgments/ Orders of the Week 1. District Judge Recruitment Exam; Rajasthan HC dismisses Plea Challenging Conditions On Candidates To Furnish 10 Certified Copies of Judgments Case Title: Laxmilal Salvi v. Registrar General, Rajasthan High Court Case Citation: 2022 LiveLaw (Raj) 1 The division bench of Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur dismissed a plea challenging...