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Section 357A- Court's Role Is Only Recommendatory, Court Cannot Fix Any Quantum Of Compensation To Victim: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday made significant observations with respect to payment of victim compensation under Section 357A of the Code of Criminal Procedure. A Single Bench of Justice Ananda Sen has held that: The role of the Court is recommendatory in nature and it cannot fix any quantum of victim compensation nor can direct the authority to make payment of the same to...
No Books, Notes, Or Study Materials Allowed In Exam Hall From All India Bar Examination-XVI (AIBE-XVI)
The Bar Council of India has decided that All India Bar Examination-XVI (AIBE-XVI) onwards, no books, notes, or study material will be allowed in the Examination Hall. However, the Candidates would be allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes. A Notification to this effect is available on the AIBE's Website (https://allindiabarexamination.com/). This Notification states,"This is...
Gujarat HC Advocates' Association Writes To Chief Justice Seeking Immediate Resumption Of Physical Functioning Of Courts
The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association has on Saturday written to the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court seeking immediate resumption of physical functioning of the Courts without any further delay. It has stated that if their request is not acceded to, the Managing Committee will stage a protest on 19th February 2021 at 10.30a.m. at entry gate of the High Court. The...
"He Demeaned Indian Forces But Sedition Case Against Him Is Abuse Of Law": J&K HC Quashes Case Against Councillor For Remarks During Indo-China Face-Off
The conversation would be saved by the fundamental guarantee to free speech and expression assured to the citizens of this Country by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India: J&K HC
Coal Mining Probe: Calcutta High Court DB Stays Single Bench Verdict Which Held Specific Consent Of State Govt Was Needed For CBI To Investigate Beyond 'Railway Areas'
The Calcutta High Court on Friday (12th February) stayed the Single Judge Bench ruling which had ruled that probe beyond the Railway areas (in the State of West Bengal), shall be conducted by the CBI only subject to specific consent being granted by appropriate authorities of the State of West Bengal. The Bench of Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Aniruddha Roy was hearing an...
Police Can't Deprive A Person Of Right Of Franchise If No Case Registered Against Him/Her On Account Of Unlawful Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday (08th February) observed that if there is no case registered against the petitioners for any unlawful act, the petitioners cannot be illegally detained by the respondent police officials which may have the effect of depriving them from exercising their right of franchise on the date of election. Before the Bench of Justice Cheekati...
Guidelines Needed To Ensure Ethical Treatment Of Animals Even If They Are Raised For Human Consumption: Madras High Court
The carrying of chicken, the most common source of animal protein these days, must also be covered. Guidelines need to be laid out to ensure more ethical treatment of animals, even if they are raised for the purpose of human consumption: Madras High Court
Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Establishment Of Regional NCLAT Bench In Prayagraj
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a PIL filed by Company Law Tribunal Bar Association, Allahabad, seeking establishment of a Regional Bench of NCLAT in Prayagraj. A Division bench comprising of Justices Sanjay Yadav and Jayant Banerji heard Senior Advocate RP Agarwal and Advocate Udai Chandani on behalf of the Association, and directed the Ministry of Corporate...
Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Passed By Parliament
The Lok Sabha on Saturday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, by a voice vote. It was passed by the Rajya Sabha on February 8, 2021. The Bill amends the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 that bifurcated the former State into Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. It seeks to merge the existing cadre for India Services Officers of J&K with those...
Grabbing Property Using Political Party's Name Must Be Crushed With Iron Hand, Such Activities Challenge Democracy & Rule Of Law: Madras High Court
Political parties are supposed to work for the welfare of the people and the name of the political party should not be used for the purpose of land grabbing. Unfortunately, when complaints are given to the police, they are also not in a position to react effectively fearing consequences : Madras High Court
French Civil Code Continues To Apply To Descendants Of 'Renouncants' In Pondicherry In Marriage, Divorce Matters : Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently granted divorce to a couple under the French Civil Code as they were descendants of inhabitants of Pondicherry(now called Puducherry) who were governed by the French Civil Code. A division bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice M G Uma said "Neither the Special Marriage Act, 1954 nor the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 would...