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Being Jharkhand's Prime Institution, NUSRL Needs Regular Support Of The State Govt.: Jharkhand High Court
Underlining that National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) is a prime institution of the State of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand High Court recently conveyed its sentiments to the State Government that the University needs regular support of the State Government. The Bench of Chief Justice Dr. Ravi Ranjan & Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad specifically observed, "It is...
Central Power Ministry Notifies Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
The Central Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.As per Rule 3, it is the duty of every distribution licensee to supply electricity on request made by an owner or occupier of any premises in line with the provisions of Act. Also, it is the right of consumer to have minimum standards of service for supply of electricity from the distribution licensee...
SC Order Extending Limitation Applies Only To First 30 Days For Filing Written Statement In Commercial Court Cases: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has observed that the order of the Supreme Court dated 23rd March, 2020 extending limitation period would apply only to the first 30 days for filing written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure and not to the additional 90 days which follows the prescribed period for matters covered by the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.The 90 days...
Prior Notice To District Magistrate Mandatory For Marriages Under Uttarakhand Freedom Of Religion Act:High Court Directs Strict Compliance
"Our intention is to inform the concerned persons about the illegalities and the legal implications in the matter, so that a prior information is given to the concerned District Magistrate, which is the mandate of law. In all similar cases, which are coming before us, we find that such intimation is not given under sub-section (2) of Section 8 of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 by the concerned Priest"
IDBI Ltd Is Not A Government Undertaking Under Article 12 of Constitution of India: Bombay High Court
The Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G.S. Kulkarni held that the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Ltd.) is not a Government Undertaking under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. The matter dealt with a medical student, the Petitioner, desirous of availing of the Medical Entrance Information Brochure relating to...
Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Jindal Steel And Power On RBI Appeal Against Order On Transfer Of $300 mln To Mauritius Subsidiary
A vacation bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Prateek Jalan has issued notice to Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) on an appeal by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) against an earlier order of the Delhi High Court directing it to reconsider JSPL's application to transfer $300 mln to its Mauritius subsidiary.The court has allowed time to JSPL to file its response on the matter and listed...
Delhi High Court Stays Notice To PT Birju Maharaj Cancelling Allotment Of Govt Accommodation Until Jan 22
The Delhi High Court has stayed until Jan 22 the notice served to Kathak exponent Pt. Birju Maharaj cancelling the allotment of government accommodation to him.The artist who is a Padma Vibhushan awardee was seemingly allotted a government accommodation owing to his accomplishments, however, vide notices served on Oct 9 and Dec 23 this year the allotment has been cancelled and he has been...
Interim Bail Of Unitech MD Sanjay Chandra Extended By 45 Days By Delhi High Court
Vacation bench of the Delhi High Court of Justice Vibhu Bakhru has extended the interim bail of Unitech Group's Managing Director Sanjay Chandra by 45 days, on medical grounds. The court noted that it was "not disputed that interim bail granted to various prisoners is now being uniformly extended."Sr. Adv. Mohit Mathur, appearing for Chandra submitted that his application had not been...
'Repeal Farm Laws' : Kerala Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution In Special Session
The Kerala legislative assembly passed a unanimous resolution on Thursday urging the Central Government to take urgent steps to repeal the three contentious farm laws, against which several groups of farmers are holding protests.Though the lone BJP MLA in the 140-member house, O Rajagopal, orally opposed certain remarks in the resolution brought by the left front government during the...
Serious Decision With Regard To Allowing United Kingdom Nationals Into State Will Be Taken: State Govt. Tells Uttarakhand HC
While inquiring about the arrangements made to restrict gatherings during New Year (particularly of tourists) in Nainital, Mussoorie, and Dehradun, the Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday (23rd December) asked the State Government to take all necessary measures to ensure that no harm is caused to people in Uttarakhand. The State Government assured the Bench of Acting Chief Justice...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Raping Friend's Wife Allegedly At His Behest
The Bombay High Court last week granted bail to a man accused of raping a woman at the behest of her husband. While granting him bail, the Bench of Justice Prakash D Naik observed that it was not clear as to when did he establish physical relationship with her as the act was allegedly done on the prompting of the husband. The matter before the Court The Court was hearing...