Petitioners Have Imposed A Toll On The Already Burdened Docket; Bombay HC Directs Toll Operators To Deposit Rs.10 Lakh As Cost To Tata Memorial Hospital

The Bombay High Court on Friday while dismissing writ petitions filed by toll operator infrastructure companies seeking directions to provide for a dispute resolution mechanism through Arbitration regarding contracts they entered into with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC), imposed a cost of Rs.10 lakh (5 lakh each) and directed the petitioners to deposit the...

Clarify Your Position On Terming Kashmir A Disputed Territory: Srinagar District Administration To J&K High Court Bar Association [Read Order]

On Monday (09th November) the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) was barred from holding its Elections (earlier scheduled to take place on 10th November) by the Srinagar District Administration, and was specifically asked to clarify its position on terming Kashmir, a disputed territory.Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Iqbal Choudhury issued the notice Bar...

CCI Directs Investigation Against Google Pay For Alleged Abuse Of Dominant Position [Read Order]

The Competition Commission of India has ordered investigation against Google Pay for alleged abuse of dominant position.The Commission expressed a prima facie view that mandatory use of Google Play store's payment system for paid apps & in-app purchases restricts the choice available to the app developers to select a payment processing system of their choice especially considering...

'Shocking' State Of Affairs Of Tribal Community: Patna HC Expresses Hope For Authorities To 'Wake Up From Slumber'

Describing the state of affairs as regards the people of tribal community within the State of Bihar as "shocking", the Patna High Court last week expressed hope that the authorities "wake up from slumber and come out with a structured plan for ensuring implementation of the Constitutional mandate including that under Article 338-A". The said Article provides for a National Commission...

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To 3 Women Accused Of Assaulting YouTuber Over Vulgar Comments

The High Court of Kerala on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to famous dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi and feminist activists Diya Sana and Sreelakshmi Arackal who are accused of assaulting and abusing a YouTuber over a derogatory video.Pronouncing the order on the bail application jointly filed by the three women, a single bench of Justice Ashok Menon stated that in the event of their arrest...

Justice NV Ramana Congratulates Legal Aid Authorities On 25th National Legal Services Day

Congratulating the legal aid functionaries for their sincere dedication on the 25th National Legal Services Day, Justice N.V Ramana, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman said, "Today is a historic day in the legal aid movement of India. This year marks the completion of 25 years since the establishment of the National Legal Services Authority. In recent times, we have...

[Dishonour Of Cheque] Once Intention Of Drawer To Not Make Payment Is Clear, Drawee Need Not Wait For 15 Days To File Complaint: Allahabad High Court

While interpreting Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, the Allahabad High Court has held that once the intention of the party is clear that it does not wish to make payment, the Complainant need not wait for the minimum period 15 days. "In the case in hand, the petitioner herein replied to the notice which goes to show that the intention of the drawer is clear that...

'He & His Family Members Are Under Stress & Anxiety', Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Interim Bail To 58 Yr Old COVID Survivor [Read Order]

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday (02nd November) granted interim bail to a 58-year-Old man, taking into account his age and the contention that he and his family members are under stress and anxiety.The Bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara was hearing an application filed under Section 439 of CrPC, seeking bail, under Section 20 of Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985...

Punjab Govt Withdraws 'General Consent' Granted To CBI To Investigate Cases In The State

The Government of Punjab on Monday withdrew the 'general consent' granted to the CBI [Delhi Special Police Establishment] to investigate cases in the state, reported ANI. Therefore, CBI will now have to take permission from the State government on a case-to-case basis. Delete Punjab Government revokes general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to carry out...

'Maybe, I'm Old School', Justice Rajiv Shakdher Reminisces About Doordarshan Days While Hearing Bollywood's Plea Against Republic TV, Times Now

While hearing the suit filed by Bollywood production houses against the alleged derogatory reporting by Republic TV and Times Now, Justice Rajiv Shakdher of the Delhi High Court reminisced about the Doordarshan days. 'We used to wait for that news broadcast on Doordarshan; it was clear and factual reporting', Justice Shakdher said. Justice Shakdher also commented on the new forms...

State Govt Imposed Fine Of Rs 250 On MP Tejasvi Surya For Not Wearing Face Mask During Rally: Karnataka Govt. Tells HC

The State Government on Monday informed the Karnataka High Court that a fine of Rs 250 was imposed on Member of Parliament and advocate, Tejasvi Surya, for not wearing face masks while attending a political rally held on September 30. The fine amount has been paid by him on November 7. In its memo submitted to the court the state government mentioned that the fine was imposed on...

Provide Justification For Denial Of Information; Don't Merely Invoke Exemption Clause Of The RTI Act: CIC Tells CBI [Read Order]

The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Tuesday (03rd November) directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide justification for denial of information and not merely invoke Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act in its RTI response to deny the information sought by Appellant Suresh Kumar.Chief Information Commissioner Vanaja N. Sarna was hearing the appellant, who sought to know...