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"Prima Facie False, Misleading And Defamatory" : Delhi High Court Directs To Block Defamatory Tweet, Social Media Posts Against India Today
The Delhi High Court has directed 'TheCognate' to block the tweet in the form of infographic and other social media posts made against India Today News Channel alleging to show that there has been a contrasting and biased approach in its reporting against Muslim community concerning COVID protocol violations relating to religious gatherings at Kumbh Mela and Mecca Masjid. Observing that...
'Abuse Of Process' : CBI Seeks Dismissal Of Former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmkuh's Plea To Quash FIR
The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought dismissal of a petition filed by former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in Bombay High Court, saying that any relief to him would hamper the investigation which is at the preliminary stage and that his petition was "an abuse of process of law." The CBI's reply affidavit has been filed against Deshmukh's petition, which challenges...
Consider Extending COVID Cash Relief To Applicants Who Have Applied To State Board To Be Considered As Transgenders: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court on Monday (June 14) said that the state should consider whether all applicants who have applied to the Transgender Board in the State by May 31, 2021 (and not beyond) may be considered as transgenders for the purpose of obtaining the benefit announced by the State.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy was hearing a public...
Kerala High Court Starts VC Hearing With 'VConsol', Which Won India Govt's Innovation Challenge
The Kerala High Court on Monday started using 'Vconsol', a homegrown app for video- conferencing which was selected by the Government of India as the winner of innovative challenge for video conferencing platforms.The app was used for conducting the virtual proceedings before the division bench comprising Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Dr Kauser Edappagath and also the single bench...
Kerala High Court Acquits Accused In A Triple Murder Case For Failure Of Investigation Officer To Ascertain Mental Stability
A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court while allowing an appeal, set aside conviction and sentence passed against the accused in a matter of matricide and double filicide, on the ground that the Investigation Officer did not subject her to medical examination immediately to determine the soundness of the mind of the accused. This comes after a plethora of evidence and...
'Adverse Effect On Young Generation Now-A-Days': Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Drug Peddlers' Bail Pleas
Citing increase in drug menace in the state and its adverse effect on younger generations, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed at least three bail applications filed by alleged drug peddlers last week. "Looking to the increasing number of such cases in society and its adverse effect on the young generation now-a-days, I do not find it a fit case to release the applicant on...
Chhattisgarh High Court Confers 'Senior Designation' On 12 Advocates
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently designated 12 lawyers as Senior Advocates. The decision was taken in exercise of powers conferred under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, read with Rule 7 of the High Court of Chhattisgarh (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2018 and in pursuance of the Judgment and Order dated October 12, 2017 of the Supreme Court of India in Indira Jaising...
Delhi High Court Seeks Facebook, Instagram Reply On Plea Against "Abusive" Posts On Hindu Goddesses
A vacation bench of Justice Rekha Palli of the Delhi High Court has issued notice and sought replies from Facebook Inc and its subsidiary, Instagram, on a petition objecting to the publication of "highly obnoxious and objectionable posts" on Hindu goddesses on Instagram by a user.The two social media platforms submitted in court that the posts have already been taken down, and that further,...
Section 138 NI Act- Not Mentioning Date Of Service Of Demand Notice Is Not Fatal To Case: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that a complaint for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, cannot be dismissed merely because it does not mention the date on which the demand notice was served upon the alleged defaulter/ drawer. "The complaint cannot be thrown at the threshold even if it does not make a specific averment with regard to service...
Police Often Claims That CCTV Cameras At Police Station Are Dysfunctional To Cover Up Instances Of Unlawful Detention: Madhya Pradesh HC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a plea against alleged unlawful detention of the Petitioner by local Police authorities in the state, made a prima facie observation that in order to escape liability, the Police often take a false stand that the CCTVs installed at Police station are not functioning. "This Court feels prima facie that in order to cover up instances of...
Share Origin Of Posts On Adoption Of COVID Orphans : NCPCR Asks Social Media Sites
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp and Telegram asking information about the origin of posts advertising children orphaned in COVID-19 pandemic for adoption.This follows the order passed by the Supreme Court last week directing action against advertisements on adoption of children who lost their parents in the pandemic....