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All You Want To Know About The Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2021 Passed By Lok Sabha
The Tribunal Reforms Bill 2021 ("Bill") was passed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid opposition demanding further discussion on the Bill. The Bill seeks to provide for uniform terms and conditions of the various members of the Tribunal and abolish certain tribunals, as a part of its bid to rationalize the tribunals. Key Highlights Abolition of Appellate Tribunals: Film...
"It Will Otherwise Apply Across India": SG Urges SC To Quash HC Order Granting Anticipatory Bail On The Sole Ground Of Apprehension of Death Due To COVID
The state of UP had moved the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Allahabad High Court to Grant Anticipatory bail on account of the looming danger to life from Covid-19.
Allahabad High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till August 17
Noting that the Covid-19 situation has improved and taking into account the fact that the Courts are also working physically, the Allahabad High Court has decided today expressed its reservation (initially) to further extend all interim orders, etc, however, due to the prayer of the bar, the Court did extend the orders for another 15 days.The said order reproduced below, has now been extended...
Need To Address Male 'Chauvinism' That Women Are 'Enjoyment Object': Allahabad HC Bats For Specific Law On 'Sex On False Promise Of Marriage'
The Allahabad High Court today observed that it is necessary for the legislature to provide a clear and specific legal framework to deal with the cases where the accused obtains consent for sexual intercourse on the false promise of marriage."This feudal mind set and male 'chauhanism' (Chauvinism) that women are nothing but an object of enjoyment is required to be rigorously addressed...
Quashing Of FIR- Detailed Enquiry On Merits Not Warranted U/s 482 CrPC, Reiterates Supreme Court
The Supreme court reiterated that a detailed enquiry into the merits of the allegations is not warranted while exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code.The bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah observed that while exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the High Court ought not to be scrutinizing the material in...
Law Ministry Publishes Hindi Translations Of 13 Acts Including Farm Laws, Transgender Act & FCRA Amendment
The Ministry of Law and Justice published Hindi translation of 13 laws including Farm Laws, Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, FCRA Amendment Act.These shall be deemed to be the authoritative texts thereof in Hindi under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Official Languages Act, 1963, the notification published in E-Gazette today reads. The following are the...
Covid Deaths At Jaipur Golden Hospital: Families Seek Early Hearing In Plea Seeking SIT Investigation, Compensation
An application has been moved in the Delhi High Court for early hearing in the plea moved by family of 9 victims seeking a Court monitored CBI SIT Investigation into the deaths that took place in Jaipur Golden Hospital on 23rd and 24th April, seizure of important records and CCTV footage and also compensation to them.Notice was issued on the plea by the High Court vide order dated 4th June...
Have Directed States/UTs To Ensure That Vaccination Centres Are Transgender Friendly Sans Discrimination: Centre Informs Loksabha
The Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment today informed the Loksabha that it has issued directions to all States/UTs to ensure that existing COVID vaccination centres are Transgender friendly and no discrimination is shown towards Transgender Persons, who come for taking their vaccination. The Centre has also requested States/UTs to open vaccination camps for the...
"Publicity Interest Litigation, No Research": Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Replace EVMs With Ballot Papers With Rs. 10K Cost
The Delhi High Court has dismissed with Rs. 10,000 cost a plea seeking directions on the Election Commission of India to stop using electronic voting machines (EVMs) and use ballot papers instead, in all forthcoming elections. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh dismissed the petition filed by Advocate CR Jaya Sukin after observing that it was...
Delhi HC Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt In Plea Seeking Door To Door Vaccination Policy For Super Senior, Bed Ridden Citizens On Urgent Basis
The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre and Delhi Government in a plea filed by a 84 year old woman seeking door to door vaccination policy for super senior and bed ridden citizens on urgent basis in the national capital.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice on the plea. The plea additionally seeks directions on respondents...
"Don't Accept Any Recognition/Felicitations From Anyone": Haryana Court Imposes Condition While Granting Bail To Ram Bhagat Gopal
A Haryana Court, while granting bail to Rambhagat Gopal in a case registered against him for allegedly making communal speeches at Pataudi in Gurugram imposed a condition on him that he shall not accept any recognition or felicitations from any person or group or society etc. individually or collectively, in connection with this case.Additional Sessions Judge, Gurugram Dr. D. N....
Financial Assistance Worth Rs 4 Crores To Be Released For Advocates, State Govt Tells Karnataka High Court
The State Government on Tuesday informed the Karnataka High Court that in principle it has been decided to release an amount of Rs 4 crore by way of financial assistance to the members of the Bar. Advocate V Sreenidhi appearing for the government said : "In principle, approval has been granted for releasing an amount of Rs 4 crore for members of the bar, once the cabinet of ministers...