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Bombay High Court Says Freedom Fighter's Pension Can't Be Withheld For Long, Seeks State Govt's Response On Widow's Plea
Withholding a freedom fighter's pension for such long periods isn't justified, the Bombay High Court said, seeking the State's response on a plea by the 90-year-old widow of Laxman Chavan, who fought during 1942 Quit India Movement and passed away in 1965. A division bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Madhav Jamdar on Friday were hearing Shalini Laxman Chavan. She claimed...
Bombay High Court Allows Representative Procession For Imam Hussain's Chelum In Maharashtra With 150 persons
The Bombay High Court on Monday allowed two Islamic organisations to take out only one procession in south Mumbai for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain, on the 40th day of his martyrdom, albeit with restrictions. "We have given our thoughtful and anxious consideration to the entire issue before us. While the rights and religious sentiments of the people are to be respected, but at the same...
Plea Seeking Waiver Of Board Examination Fee For Class X & XII Students- High Court Directs Delhi Govt, CBSE To Treat It As Representation
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Government and CBSE to treat as a representation a plea seeking waiver of Board examination fee for class X and XII students studying in Delhi Government Schools and those in EWS Category of other private schools for the academic year 2021-2022.Asking the respondents to take a policy decision in the matter, Justice Prateek Jalan ordered:"As...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Reopening Of Karnataka Borders For Free Commute Between States, Cites Jurisdictional Irregularity
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking Karnataka to reopen its borders adjacent to the State of Kerala and to allow entry of passengers from Kerala possessing Covid-19 vaccination certificate for at least one dose to Karnataka.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly cited territorial jurisdictional irregularities in the matter while...
"Interests Of Deity And Devotees Are Paramount": Delhi HC Issues Directions Regarding Administration, Maintenance Of Kalkaji Temple And Bari Rights
Observing that the interests of deity and devotees are paramount, the Delhi High Court on Monday issued slew of directions regarding the administration and maintenance of Kalkaji Temple as also for resolution of disputes pertaining to the bari rights between baridaars to ensure smooth functioning of the temple.Observing that there is a need to streamline the manner in which offerings...
Not Surrendering On Time When Granted Bail Last Year Cannot Be Reason To Deny Interim Bail Under HPC Guidelines: Delhi High Court
Full Bench of the Delhi High Court has observed that an applicant not surrendering on time when bail was granted last year cannot be a reason to deny interim bail under the High Powered Committee guidelines.A full bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi, Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Talwant Singh was also dealing with applications filed by various applicants seeking interim bail."In our...
"Individual Liberty Cannot Be Misused In A Manner That Threatens Fabric Of Society By Attempting To Destabilise It, Cause Hurt"- Delhi HC In Riots Case
While denying bail to Mohd. Ibrahim in Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case during the North East Delhi riots, the Delhi High Court observed that individual liberty cannot be misused in a way that it threatens the fabric of society by attempting to destabilize it or cause hurt to others.Justice Subramonium Prasad made the observation while passing order in connection with murder of Head...
Section 494 IPC: Second Marriage While Divorce Decree Was Stayed; Appeal Dismissed Later; No Offence Of Bigamy: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that if a party enters into a second marriage when the appeal of the decree of divorce of the first marriage is still pending, he/she will not be guilty of the offence of bigamy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code if the appeal is subsequently dismissed. While allowing a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to quash...
Rummy A Game Of Skill When Played With or Without Stakes: Kerala High Court While Lifting Ban On Online Rummy
The Kerala High Court on Thursday while lifting the ban on Online Rummy in the State made key clarifications on some common questions surrounding the game, particularly that online rummy played either with stakes or without stakes remains to be a 'game of skill'. Following the suit of the Madras High Court, Justice T.R Ravi added:"The notification is declared as arbitrary, illegal and...
SCBA Executive Committee Passes Resolution For Resumption Of Physical Hearings
The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association in its meeting held on September 27, 2021 unanimously barring one member namely Ms Nina Gupta has passed a resolution for forthwith resumption of physical hearing in Supreme Court. SCBA in its resolution has stated that proximity card/ SCBA identity card should be sufficient for its members to enter into the...