'Political Vendetta': BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari Files Plea In Calcutta High Court Seeking Transfer Of Criminal Cases To CBI

Alleging that he is a victim of 'political vendatta', Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) MLA Suvendu Adhikari has filed a writ petition before the Calcutta High Court seeking the transfer of all criminal cases registered against him by the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The plea also prayed for the quashing of all...

Republic Day Violence Cases: Delhi LG Rejects Cabinet's Decision On Panel Of Public Prosecutors, Refers Issue To President Kovind

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has vetoed Delhi Cabinet's decision on the appointment of special public prosecutors for handling the cases related to the agitation against the farm laws (Republic-Day violence cases) and has sent the file to the President of India citing the difference of opinion on the issue. However, considering it an urgent matter, LG has appointed...

'They Are Licensees At Best' : Calcutta HC Upholds Senior Citizen's Right To Reside In His Own House, Orders Eviction Of Son And Daughter-In-Law

The Calcutta High Court on Friday reiterated that the right of a senior citizen to exclusively reside in his own house and also direct the eviction of his son and daughter-in-law if need be, must be viewed from the prism of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Justice Rajasekhar Mantha also opined, "A nation that cannot take care of its aged, old, and infirm citizens cannot be regarded...

'Without Much Ado': Kerala High Court Rejects Challenge Against Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act [KAAPA]

The Kerala High Court rejected a challenge raised against Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 [KAAPA]."We do not find any reason to consider the challenge raised against KAA(P)A since there can be no repugnancy found and the legislation referred to are enacted by the Union Parliament and the State Legislature on two different aspects contained in Entry 3 of List III of the...

NGT Constitutes Five Member Committee For Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination In Haryana

The National Green Tribunal has constituted a five member joint committee in order to recommend the remedial measures to curb the contamination of ground water in a village situated in Haryana's Sangrur District.A bench headed by Tribunal's chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel was dealing with a case wherein reference was made by the applicant on Hindustan Times report dated 8th July 2021...

Kerala High Court Dismisses With 25K Cost The Plea Seeking Removal Of Muslims,Certain Christians From List Of Backward Classes And To Stop Govt Benefits To Them

The Kerala High Court recently dismissed the petition seeking a declaration to cancel the reservation and financial aid provided to Muslims, Latin Catholics, and other Scheduled Castes. Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly while dismissing the plea observed that the petitioner had not conducted proper research before filing the petition, and imposed Rupees Twenty Five...

Batla House Encounter: Convict Ariz Khan Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Death Sentence

Batla House Encounter convict Ariz Khan, who was sentenced to death by a trial court in connection with killing of inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging his sentence as well as his conviction in the matter.Filed through Advocates M S Khan and Qausar Khan, the appeal challenges the judgment of the Trial Court wherein the Court observed that it is a fit...

High Court Seeks DDA's Response On Plea Alleging Insufficient Time Provided For Filing Suggestions/ Objections To Delhi Master Plan, 2041

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging a notification issued by the Delhi Development Authority in June this year, providing only 45 days' time to Delhi residents for filing their suggestions and objections with respect to the Delhi Master Plan, 2041.According to the plea, the impugned notification is violative of Rule 5(1)(b) of the Delhi Development (Master Plan and...

Plea In Andhra Pradesh HC Against Non-Vaccination Of Lawyers: State Undertakes To Hold Drive For Those Aged 45+ In Consultation With Bar Associations

Responding to a plea filed against non-vaccination of lawyers, the Andhra Pradesh Government on Thursday informed the High Court that vaccines will be administered to members of the legal fraternity aged above 45 years, in consultation with the respective Bar Associations."Mr. S.Sriram (Advocate General) submits that vaccination to members of the legal fraternity who have crossed 45 years...

"Public Interest Over Religion": Gujarat High Court Dismisses Plea To Allow Parsis To Perform Last Rites As Per Customary Practice

Observing that the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for dead body management are not violative of fundamental rights of the Parsis, the Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition seeking directions to allow the Parsi Community to perform last rites of their members as per their customary practice i.e. "Dokhmenashini".Placing reliance on the recent Supreme Court order...

"Sedition Charge Doubtful": Haryana Court Grants Bail To 5 Sirsa Farmers Who Allegedly Attacked Vidhan Sabha Dy. Speaker's Convoy

Observing that "commission of offence of sedition under Section 124-A IPC in the case is doubtful" the Sessions Court, Sirsa, on Thursday granted bail to five farmers who were charged with Sedition for allegedly attacking the convoy of Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa earlier this month. Sessions Judge, Sirsa, Rajesh Malhotra granted bail to protesting farmers Sahab Singh,...

Allahabad High Court Permits Minor Rape Victim To Terminate 20 Weeks Pregnancy

The Allahabad High Court on Friday allowed a minor rape victim to terminate a pregnancy of 20 weeks after due consultation with the Medical Board constituted by the Vice-Chancellor of King Georges Medical University, Lucknow (KGMU). A Division bench comprising Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh was adjudicating upon a writ petition filed by the father of the minor...