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'Take Stringent Action Against Persons Who Follow Such Inhuman Practice': Madras HC Directs State To Ensure Access To Common Burial Grounds By Marginalised Communities
The Madras High Court on Friday observed with anguish that the 'loathsome practice' of prohibiting the cremation or burial of persons belonging to marginalized castes in common burial grounds continues in several villages. Justice N Anand Venkatesh lamented that it is quite unfortunate that even at the time of death, the caste factor does not leave a person. "Persons belonging to...
"Traceability Clause Of IT Rules Reasonable, Govt Expects Platforms To Use Mechanism That Guards Encryption, Protects User Privacy": Centre Tells Delhi HC
While defending the validity of traceability provision under Rule 4(2) of the Information Technology Rules, 2021, the Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that the Government expects platforms to use a mechanism that guards encryption and protects user's privacy. The development came after an affidavit has been filed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in a plea moved...
Prepare Exigency Plan To Ensure Midday Meal Scheme Is Not Stalled During Future Calamities, Pandemic: Madras High Court Directs State Govt
The Madras High Court on Friday urged the State government to prepare a plan of action to ensure that the Midday Meal Scheme at schools is not disrupted in the event of future natural calamities or disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice PD Audikesavalu observed, "While it is hoped that the worst is behind us, what the pandemic...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Makes Verification Of Identity/Address Proof Mandatory Before Filing Of Pleas
Noting that in a particular case, the court orders were obtained in the name of a fictitious person, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently directed that from now on, the identity and residential address of the petitioners will have to be verified by their Counsels prior to the filing of any matter before the Court. In this regard, the Court has directed that...
MP High Court Raps State Police Dept. For Its Failure To Execute Summons, Warrants Issued Against Police Personnel
The Madhya Pradesh High Court (Gwalior Bench) on Wednesday rapped the State Police department for its failure to execute bailable warrants/warrants of arrest issued against its own police personnel.Essentially, the Court was dealing with the bail application filed by one Gaurav Yadav, charged for robbery (Section 392 IPC) who has been behind the bars for more than four years as the trial in...
"Rape Has Ability To Destroy Whole Personality Of Survivor": Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Raping His Daughter In Law
Observing that the act of rape has the ability to scar the mental psyche and destroy the entire personality of the survivor, the Delhi High Court has denied bail to a 65 years old man accused of raping his own daughter in law. Justice Subramonium Prasad denied bail and observed thus:"Rape is not merely a physical assault; it is often destructive of the whole personality of the survivor. The...
'A Very Dangerous Trend': Kerala High Court Cautions Officer With Contempt Charges For Repeatedly Circumventing Its Orders
The Kerala High Court on Thursday warned an Assistant Educational Officer of contempt proceedings under Article 215 of the Constitution, for his repeated circumvention from the orders of the Court. Justice Devan Ramachandran pulled up the AEO for proceeding with contempt despite being given several opportunities:"When this court notices obstinate belligerence from the respondent answering...
Can't Have Impartial Probe With Subodh Kumar Jaiswal As CBI Director, Maharashtra Govt Seeks SIT Probe In Anil Deshmukh FIR
The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that the CBI cannot conduct an impartial investigation into the police transfers and postings case against former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh with Subodh Kumar Jaiswal as the CBI Director, as he was a part of the Police Establishment Board overseeing transfers and postings in the State during Deshmukh's tenure as the Home Minister....
High Court Closes Swami Chakrapani's Plea For Restoration Of Z-Security On Delhi Police's Assurance
The Delhi High Court on Friday closed the plea filed by National President of Hindu Sant Mahasabha, Swami Chakrapani, seeking restoration of his Z security cover fearing threat from associates of Dawood Ibrahim, Chota Shakeel and other antisocial elements.Chakrapani had alleged that his security was withdrawn by the Centre in an abrupt and arbitrary manner.Justice Rekha Palli disposed of the...