Criminal Contempt Reference- "More Thoughtfulness & Sensitivity Required From Bar Members Toward Lady Judges": MP High Court

Dealing with a reference made to it by the court presided over by a lady Judicial Magistrate regarding the 'contemptuous conduct' of an advocate before her court, the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently observed that in view of the multitasking performed by a lady judge, more thoughtfulness and sensitivity is required from bar's end. "…it is expected from the Bar members that...

Economic Offences Corrode Fabric Of Democracy, Against National Economy And National Interest: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that economic offences corrode the fabric of democracy and are against the national economy and national interest of the Country where innocent investors are duped of their hard earned money. The observation came from Justice Anu Malhotra while denying bail to a man accused in a crypto currency chit fund scam for allegedly inducing people to invest in...

"Appalling, Complete Lackadaisical Approach": Delhi HC Pulls Up Centre Over Non Compliance Of Orders, Delay In Filing Response

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday pulled up the Central Government over non-compliance of judicial orders and delay in filing response, despite a lapse of over 7 months, in a case raising 'serious allegations' against Government Officers.Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that it was rather appalling that the Government of India failed to take any steps in filing the response despite a...

'Can't Enforce Any Particular Language On Students': Karnataka High Court Asks State To Reconsider Policy Making Kannada Compulsory In Degree Courses

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to reconsider its policy decision, making compulsory the Kannada language as a subject for every student enrolling in a degree course in the State.A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum said,"We adjourn the matter today with the understanding that the state will reconsider the...

TV Today Network Moves Delhi HC Against Newslaundry Seeking 2 Crore Damages For Copyright Infringement, Defamation

TV Today Network, which owns news channel including India Today and Aaj Tak, has filed a suit in the Delhi High Court against news portal Newslaundry seeking damages of Rs. 2 crores for copyright infringement and defamation of its anchors, management and employees. The suit seeks permanent and mandatory injunction against Newslaundry, it's CEO Abhinandan Sekhri and others alleging...

Fake Antique Dealer's Alleged Links With Police: DGP Seeks More Time To File A Detailed Counter Before Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted more time to the Director General of Police to file its counter-affidavit in the case where controversial fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal was suspected to have personal links with senior police officers.When the DGP sought more time, Justice Devan Ramachandran enquired if sufficient time wasn't granted since the last hearing date was 5th...

Disclosing Details Of Ongoing Investigations To Media: Karnataka High Court Directs Police To Strictly Follow Govt Circular

The Karnataka High Court has directed police officers who are in-charge of investigations to strictly follow the circular issued by the State government and not to divulge information regarding criminal cases to the media before the investigation is completed. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum while disposing of a petition filed...

Long Pendency Of NIA Cases In Special Courts: Delhi High Court Seeks Reasons For Delay In Trials By Dec 17

The Delhi High Court has granted further time to its Registry for filing response with regards to the pendency of NIA cases in designated special courts in the national capital along with the reason for delay in the trials in such cases.The development came from the court of Justice Mukta Gupta while hearing a plea filed by an accused Manzer Imam who was in custody from last 8 years in...

"Not Studied English As A Separate Subject": Madras HC Upholds NMC's Decision To Not Issue Eligibility Certificate To OCI Medical Student To Practice In India

The Madras High Court on Monday has refused to interfere with a decision taken by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to not allow a student who had pursued medical education in China to write the screening test, Foreign Medical Graduate Examination required to be cleared before commencing practice in India, because she had not studied English as a separate subject during her higher...

FIR Sought Against Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik Over His Statements Against NCB Officer Sameer Wankhede

A complaint has been filed before Mumbai Police seeking FIR against Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik alleging that his public statements against NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede amounts to obstruction of investigation in the Cruise Drug Case.According to the complaint sent via email to a police station in the western suburbs of the city and marked to all concerned in the hierarchy,...

Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi To Represent Aryan Khan In Bombay High Court For Bail In Cruise Ship Drug Case

Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, former Attorney General for India, will represent Aryan Khan in the Bombay High Court in his bail application in the cruise ship drug case.A single bench of Justice Nitin W Sambre is considering the bail application today.It was Senior Advocate Amit Desai who represented Khan before the Special NDPS Court, Mumbai, which denied him bail on October 19....

Delhi Riots: Court Issues Show Cause Notice To IO, DCP Over Failure To Supply Photographs, CCTV Footage To Accused

A Delhi Court has issued show cause notice to the Investigating Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Police, North East over their failure to ensure supply of colored photographs as well as CCTV footages to all accused persons in cases concerning the Delhi riots.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Arun Kumar Garg sought explanation from the two as to why appropriate action as per law...