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Term 'Unemployment' Sounds Like A Death Knell For Youth, Duping Them On Pretext Of Securing Job Is 'Cheating Of Highest Order': Orissa HC
Economic offences are considered grave offences as it affects the economy of the country as a whole and such offences having deep-rooted conspiracy and involving huge loss of public fund are to be viewed seriously. The economic offence is committed with cool calculation and deliberate design solely with an eye on personal profit regardless of the consequence to the community: Orissa High Court
"Homeless Persons Should Also Work For The Country, Everything Cannot Be Provided By The State": Bombay High Court
Disposing of a public interest litigation seeking relief measures for the homeless and poor persons, the Bombay High Court on Saturday orally observed they the homeless persons should also work the Country and that everything cannot be provided by the State.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Girish S Kulkarni orally remarked thus: "Homeless persons...
"Have Taken Effective Steps For Early Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MP/MLAs": UP Govt. Submits Before Allahabad High Court
The Uttar Pradesh Government has submitted before the Allahabad High Court that it has taken effective steps have been taken for early disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly. The Bench of Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh was hearing the instant writ petition filed seeking the following reliefs: Direct...
"Follow Dress Code, Etiquettes & Mannerism": Bombay HC Defers Final Hearing As Counsel Assisting Sr. Advocate Wasn't In 'Advocate's Uniform'
The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) recently deferred the final hearing in a matter noting that the counsel for the petitioner, assisting the Senior Advocate though visible on screen but, was not wearing Advocates' Uniform.The Bench of Justice Sunil B. Shukre and Justice Anil S. Kilor remarked thus:"Shri Abdul Subhan shall do well to follow the dress code, etiquettes and mannerism and till...
Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Refund Of Exam Fee Of Cancelled CBSE Examination
In light of the recently canceled Board Examinations by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Xth and XIIth standard students, a plea has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking refund of the examination fees collected from students. Filed by one Deepa Joseph, who describes herself as an Advocate, a social welfare activist and the mother of a child in the Xth standard in...
Constitutional Duty Of State Is To Protect Devotees' Faith, Prevent Ill-Feelings Among Them For Non-Performing Of Daily Pujas: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently observed that it is the constitutional duty of the State to protect the faith of the devotees, to prevent ill-feelings among them for non-performing daily pujas and Nitya nivedyam. The Bench of Justice M. Ganga Rao further said that it is the bounden duty of the State Government to see that the temple premises should not be inundated due to...
Madras High Court Directs Judicial Academy To Impart Training To Special Judge, IO, Prosecutors Dealing With POCSO Cases
The Madras High Court has directed the State Judicial Academy to impart training to the stakeholders dealing with the cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act including the investigating officer, public prosecutor and Special Judge. A single judge bench comprising of Justice P Velmurugan was dealing with a criminal appeal filed challenging a conviction order dated...
Article 20(3) Isn't Violated If Magistrate Directs Accused To Give Voice Samples During Investigation Sans Consent: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed when an accused is asked to give a voice sample by the Magistrate, it can't be said that he is being compelled to be a witness against himself and thus, the fundamental right under Article 20(3) of the Constitution is not violated in such a case. The Bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Virender Singh has reiterated...
Republic Day Violence: Delhi Court Extends Interim Protection From Arrest Of Lakha Sidhana Till July 20
A Delhi Court on Saturday extended interim protection from arrest till July 20 of Lakha Sidhana, wanted by the Delhi Police in connection with his alleged role in the Republic Day violence case.Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau extended the interim protection after hearing Advocate Dhillon appearing for Sidhana, the Public Prosecutor and IO Pankaj.During the course of hearing today, the...
IS Recruit Nimisha Fathima's Mother Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Her Repatriation From Afghanistan
A writ petition has been filed in the Kerala High Court seeking the return and repatriation of Nimisha @ Fathima Isa and her daughter, both Indian citizens hailing from Kerala, who are presently detained in Afghanistan. The petition filed by Nimisha's mother, K Bindu, alleges that Nimisha was systematically persuaded and radicalized to move to Afghanistan and live under the Islamic...
"Anti-Social Activity": Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Man Who Allegedly Raped, Posted Woman's Obscene Snaps On FB & Dared That Law Won't Saver Her
The Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a man 'prima facie' accused of raping and posting obscene photographs of a woman on Facebook with whom he once had a relationship.The Bench of Justice J. J. Munir was hearing the bail plea of one Manav Sharma under Sections 376(1), 506 I.P.C., and Section 67-A Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008.His counsel submitted that it was a case...
Annual Returns/FC-4 Form – "Can't Penalize Citizen For Discrepancy In Form Prescribed By Government": Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently observed that a citizen cannot be penalized for a discrepancy in the form prescribed by the Government authorities resulting in the form being unable to be submitted even in the case of a law-abiding citizen. The Bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar was hearing the plea of Arbor Charitable Foundation and others who are the recipients of foreign contributions...