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New Norm To Accuse India Of Human Rights Violations At The Behest Of External Forces: Justice Arun Mishra
Underscoring that India believes in Sarva dharma sama bhava, [All religions are the same or All paths lead to the same destination], the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Justice Arun Mishra today said that it has become a new norm to accuse India of human rights violations at the behest of external forces."The social activism institutions & Human Rights Defenders...
Sabarimala Virtual Queue: Kerala High Court Seeks Details Regarding Privacy Of Data Submitted By Devotees
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Kerala High Court questioning the legality of the 'Sabarimala Pilgrim Management System' ('SPMS') implemented by the Kerala Police, alleging that it restricts Darshan in Sabarimala to only those who avail the Virtual Queue Services.The Virtual Queue, as per the website maintained by the Police Department, is "a limited...
'Courts Are Soft Targets, Security Issue Can Get Worse With Overcrowding': Delhi Police Tells High Court
In the suo moto case concerning safety and security at various court complexes in the national capital, the Delhi Police today suggested that entry of visitors to the Courts should be restricted in general."I will say this very cautiously. Security issue can get worse with overcrowding. Courts are soft targets," said ASG Chetan Sharma, appearing on behalf of the Delhi Police. He urged that use...
'Crisis Of Credibility' Is The Challenge Faced By Indian Judiciary At Present: Justice Abhay Oka
Justice Abhay S Oka, who was recently appointed judge of the Supreme Court, has said "crisis of credibility is a challenge being faced by the judiciary at present and members of the legal profession should ensure the backlog of cases because of the COVID-19 pandemic is cleared."He was speaking at a function organised on Monday evening by the Thane District Courts Bar Association here...
Casteist Remarks Case- Release Yuvraj Singh On Interim Bail If He Is Arrested On Joining Probe: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Noting that the Haryana Police is presently seeking only "formal arrest" of Cricketer Yuvraj Singh in an alleged casteist remark case, the Punjab & Haryana High Court last week directed that in case he is arrested on joining the probe, he should be released on interim bail upon furnishing bail and surety bonds.The Bench of Justice Amol Rattan Singh was hearing Singh's plea seeking quashing...
Delhi High Court Appoints Sr. Adv. Saurabh Kirpal As Amicus Curiae In Plea Seeking Removal Of Links, Objectionable Posts, Videos Of Woman From Internet
The Delhi High Court has appointed Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal as amicus curiae in the plea filed by a woman seeking directions on the Centre to block websites operating as pornographic sites under pseudo names. The plea also sought specific directions on the respondents to block any nude, sexually explicit or morphed photos of the woman appearing on their sites.Justice Subramonium...
Delhi Riots- High Court Denies Bail To Two Men In Aamin Murder Case
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied bail to two men namely Ankit Chaudhary alias Fauzi and Rishabh Chaudhary, accused in the murder case of one Aamin, whose body was found on March 3 when the riots erupted in the national capital last year.Justice Mukta Gupta pronounced the order after reserving it earlier this month.About FIR 103/2020The said FIR was registered on 03.03.2020 on the basis of...
'Petitioner Not Qualified, Fabricated Admit Card': JEE Responds To Plea Alleging Lack Of Arrangements At Exam Centre Before Kerala HC
The Chairman of the Joint Admission Board of JEE (Advanced) 2021 and other respondents have filed a statement before the Kerala High Court in a plea where a candidate sought another attempt on the premise that no arrangements were made at his allotted test centre. Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar had earlier admitted the plea, and the matter will be taken up again tomorrow. In the plea filed...
Couple Claims 'Saptapadi' Performance By Lighting Fire In A Utensil: P&H HC Imposes 25K Cost Noting 'No Valid Marriage' In Protection Plea
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently imposed Rs. 25K cost on a couple while hearing their plea protection plea, wherein they had claimed that they were married as they had exchanged garlands and had performed "saptapadi" (Saat Phere) by lighting fire in a utensil in a hotel room.Noting that there was no 'valid marriage' and that the petitioners had tried to mislead the Court, the Bench...
Kerala High Court Reserves Judgment On Centre's Appeal Against Direction To Reduce Covshield Dose Interval
The Kerala High Court on Monday reserved for orders the matter assailing the single judge decision allowing early administration of the second dose of COVISHIELD vaccine to the workers of two petitioner companies before completion of the prescribed 84 day-gap.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly was hearing an appeal preferred by the Central government...
Is GST Leviable On Services Provided By Association To Its Members? Kerala High Court Issues Notice On KHCAA's Plea
The Kerala High Court has issued notice on a plea moved by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association challenging the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on the goods and services provided by the Association to its own members.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed while admitting the plea:"I am satisfied that the petitioners have made out a prima facie case, which merits admission."The...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of 5 New Judges To Rajasthan High Court
The Central government has notified the appointment of five new judges(three advocates and two judicial officers) to Rajasthan High Court.The five new judges are:1. Farzand Ali;2. Sudesh Bansal; 3. Anoop Kumar Dhand;4. Vinod Kumar Bharwani; and 5. Madan Gopal Vyas. Farzand Ali, Sudesh Bansal and Anoop Kumar Dhand are Advocates. Vinod Kumar Bharwani and Madan Gopal Vyas are...