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...

Whether Real Estate Appellate Tribunal Has Jurisdiction To Initiate Suo Moto Proceedings & Pass Directions Under RERA Act? Delhi HC Appoints Amicus

The Delhi High Court has appointed Senior Advocate Rajeeve Mehra as the amicus curiae to assist it in considering the issue as to whether the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has the jurisdiction to initiate suo motu proceedings and pass directions affecting the ongoing constructions in the city. Justice Rekha Palli was dealing with a petition filed by one Praveen Chhabra claiming to be engaged...

'Transgenders Only A Fraction Of LGBTQIA+': Madras HC Directs Extension Of Shelter Home Scheme To All, Requests Media To Follow Draft Glossary For The Community

The court has also requested the press and media to follow the draft guide placed before it for addressing the members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Little More Sensitivity Expected From Delhi Govt When Dealing With Medical Reimbursement Claims Of Their Retired Employees: High Court

The Delhi High Court has remarked that it expects a little more sensitivity from the Delhi Government when it is dealing with claims for reimbursement of medical expenses of senior citizens who are their own retired employees.Justice Rekha Palli set aside the order dated March 1, 2021 passed by the Government of NCT of Delhi rejecting the claim of the petitioner, a retired Judicial Officer of...

Contempt Cases Against Lawyers 'Painful', Their Unwarranted Conduct Erodes Public's Faith In Judicial System: Allahabad HC

Dealing with a contempt case initiated against 12 advocates on the strength of a letter issued to it by the District Judge, Gonda, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) observed that it is painful for the Court to deal with the contempt proceedings drawn against the lawyers who are supposed to be the officers of the Court.The Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Narendra...

COVID Orphans: Calcutta High Court Seeks Election Commission's Reply On WBCPCR Plea Seeking Compensation, Other Reliefs

The Calcutta High Court has sought the reply of the Election Commission of India on the plea filed by the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking compensation for the children orphaned during COVID.The Bench of Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Soumen Sen sought a reply on the WBCPCR's plea seeking a direction upon the Election Commission to provide compensation...

High Courts Weekly Roundup [December 20, 2021 To December 26, 2021]

Allahabad High CourtAllahabad High Court Directs UP Govt To Regularly Update State Enactments, Amendments On Official Websites [In Re - Regular Publication of All The Enactments of The State Legislature, as well as Rules, framed]The High Court called upon the Uttar Pradesh Government to regularly update the text of the state laws, along with the amendments, if made, on its official websites....