In Absence Of Allegation Of 'Pre-Existing Bias', Power U/S 407 CrPC To Transfer Case Shouldn't Be Invoked: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court last week observed that only in exceptional circumstances, where the existence of "bias" or "likelihood of bias" is apparent on the facts and circumstances of the case, the High Court can invoke its discretionary power under Section 407 of CrPC [Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals].Further, stressing that Section 407 of Cr.P.C. is an assurance of a...

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Making Extortion Calls Impersonating Himself As UP CMO Official

The Allahabad High Court last week granted bail to one Pradeep Kumar Srivastava who has been accused of making extortion phone calls impersonating himself as an official of the Chief Minister.The Bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot granted bail to Srivastava (in jail since May 2021) who has been booked under sections 384, 420, 170, 189, 419, 467, 468, 471 IPC accusing him of making extortionist...

Delhi High Court Directs Whatsapp To Take Down Groups Illegally Circulating E-Newspapers Owned By Dainik Bhaskar Corp. Ltd.

The Delhi High Court has directed Whatsapp to take down or block the WhatsApp groups unauthorisedly and illegally circulating the e-newspaper owned by Dainik Bhaskar Corp. Ltd.Justice Sanjeev Narula was of the view that Dainik Bhaskar Corp. Ltd., the plaintiff had made out a prima facie case and that an irreparable loss would be caused to it in case an ex-parte order of injunction is not...

Tripura High Court Allows State Govt To Give Suitable Posting To DM Involved In Conducting Raids At Wedding Halls

Noting that an inquiry in the matter has been concluded and related reports have already been submitted before the Court, the Tripura High Court last week gave liberty to the state government to give suitable posting to Dr. Sailesh Kumar Yadav, IAS who had raided two wedding halls in Agartala as a District Magistrate in April 2021."In view of the fact that the inquiry has been concluded...

Madras High Court To Hear Cases In Physical Mode From 3rd January, 2022, Virtual Mode Of Hearing Suspended

After the 9th November notification that lifted restrictions on the entry of advocates and clerks to court premises, Madras High Court has now decided to hear cases solely through physical mode. The notification states that all virtual hearings on video conferencing platforms will remain suspended from 3rd January 2022, i.e, Monday onwards. The mandatory physical mode will...

Tripura High Court Directs State Govt To Frame Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Policy For 'Environmental Protection'

The Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to take urgent steps to frame a comprehensive electric vehicle policy for the State of Tripura in order to achieve the objective of environmental protection through promotion of non-carbon fuel-based vehicles in an efficient and timely manner.The order by the Bench of Chief Justice Indrajit Mahanty and Justice S. G. Chattopadhyay has...

J&K&L High Court Seeks Response Of Govt, SLSA Over Implementation Of Women Related Schemes In UT Jammu & Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court last week sought the reply of the UT Administration of Jammu and Kashmir as to if they are satisfied with the implementation of the women-related schemes [particularly 'Women Help Line' (WHL) and 'One Stop Centre' (OSC) schemes] in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.In case they aren't satisfied, the Court has asked for their suggestions...

Google Moves Karnataka High Court Challenging CCI Order In Case Related To Play Store Payment Policy

Google India Private Limited has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the order dated December 14, passed by the Competition Commission of India by which it rejected Google's request for access to the identity of app developers/start-ups allegedly suffering harm on account of Google Play store payments policy 2020. The plea filed through Advocate Dharmendra...

Complaint Filed Against Suresh Chavhanke Over Alleged Hate Speech Against Muslims At Hindu Yuva Vahini Event

A Complaint has been filed against Mr. Suresh Chavhanke, Editor-in-Chief of the Sudarshan TV for allegedly giving hate speech and promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, at an event organized by Hindu Yuva Vahini earlier this month. The complaint filed by Avani Bansal, Prashant Dubey and Prakhar Dixit refers to an event dated December 19, 2021 which was organized...

"Apposite To Interest & Rights Of Devotees": Delhi HC Directs Authorities To Ensure Implementation Of Orders To Remove Illegal Encroachers In Kalkaji Temple

The Delhi High Court has directed the authorities including South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Delhi Development Authority and Delhi Police to ensure that it's orders are implemented in order to remove all illegal encroachers within the Kalkaji Temple premises, as per the deadlines given. Justice Pratibha M Singh also observed that the dharamshalas within the temple were not meant to be...

Following Madras HC's Reference State Bar Council Bars Practice Of Advocate Accused Of Misbehaving With Lady Court Staffer

The Bar Council of Tamilnadu and Puducherry has provisionally barred the practice of Advocate N. Muniasamy, who is the President of the Kamuthi Bar Association for his alleged misbehavior with a woman Court Staff within the Court premises in April 2021.He has been barred from practicing as an advocate in all Courts, Tribunals, and other authorities in India either in his name or in any...

HP High Court Issues Several Directions On PIL Over Boosting Internet Connectivity In State Especially Rural Areas

Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed highlighting the plight of the residents of the State, more particularly, the residents of the rural and backward areas of the State in the matters regarding internet connectivity, the Himachal Pradesh High Court issued several directions to the state government. The Bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and...