[Resettlement-Accord For Bru Community] 'Matter Predominantly Socio-Political In Nature; Will Intervene At The Appropriate Stage', Tripura HC [Read Order]

The Tripura High Court on Monday (28th September) heard a Public Interest Petition, wherein the Counsel for the petitioner submitted before the Court, the concerns and anxiety of the petitioners regarding the full implementation of the resettlement accord of the displaced Bru community.The Bench of Chief Justice Akil Kureshi and Justice S. Talpatra prima facie observed that the issues raised...

Corrupt Practice Under Representation Of Peoples Act Does Not Call For Criminal Action: Delhi Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against PM Modi, Amit Shah [Read Order]

A Delhi Court recently dismissed a criminal complaint filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for alleged 'Corrupt Practice' during 2014 General elections and misappropriation of public property thereafter. The Court of Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar at Rouse Avenue District Court dismissed the complaint filed by one Shrikant Prasad while stating that...

Bar Council Of Kerala Writes To CJ Intimating Of Lawyers' Abstention From Cooperating With Any 'Adalat' As Their Grievances Remain Unaddressed By The Bench [Read Letter]

Anxious by the "apathy" allegedly shown by the High Court towards the plight of the lawyers, the Bar Council of Kerala on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Chief Justice, intimating him of their decision to abstain from participating or cooperating with any Adalat, including E-Adalats, in the State of Kerala till all the issues affecting the Advocates' profession in the state...

Telangana HC Seeks Centre's Response In Plea Against Publication Of Communal Content On Social Media

The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed the Central Government to file its reply in the plea against circulation of communally painted content on social media platforms in India. The Bench of Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy directed the Addl. Solicitor General of India to file replies of Union Cabinet Secretary and Union...

[Siddha Medicine 'Kabasurakudineer'] It Is The Duty Of Ministry Of AYUSH To Popularize Every Indian System Of Medicine Across India: Madras HC [Read Order]

The Madras High Court on Thursday (24th September) observed that it is the duty of the Central Ministry of AYUSH to popularise every Indian system of medicine including Siddha in all the States.The Division Bench of Justice N. Kirubakaran and Justice P. Velmurugan further opined,"It is incumbent on the Ministry of AYUSH to open at least one hospital for each system in every State and...

Criminal Cases Against MPs/ MLAs: Manipur HC Directs Govt To Establish Two Special Courts; Seeks Monthly Status Reports [Read Order]

With an aim to enable "timely action" in criminal cases pending against sitting and former MPs and MLAs, the High Court of Manipur on Thursday directed the State Government to create two "exclusive Special Courts" at Imphal at the Sessions and Magisterial levels. The Bench of Chief Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and Justice A. Bimol Singh directed the Government to set up: Special...

Courts Have Limited Jurisdiction, No Expertise In Matters Of Determination Of Fees: Madras HC [Read Order]

The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government to consider the students' representation for waiver of additional fees, levied by the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University for various facilities offered by it, that are not being utilized during online classes. The Single Bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh observed that the University does not have the power to fix/...

"Right Of Minor Victims To Participate In The Judicial Process"; PIL Alleges Non-Compliance Of POCSO Provisions, Bombay HC Seeks Reply From State

The Bombay High Court on Thursday sought a reply from the State of Maharashtra while hearing a public interest litigation filed by a social worker seeking directions to all criminal courts to secure efficient and effective participation of child victims through their legal representatives at all stages of the judicial process alleging non-implementation of certain provisions of the Protection...

Advocate Who Acted Professionally As Per Client's Instruction Cannot Be Made Criminally Liable For Defamation: Madras HC [Read Order]

An advocate who acted professionally as per the instruction of his or her client cannot be made criminally liable for offence of defamation under Section 500 unless contrary is alleged and established, the Madras High Court has observed.In this case, a lawyer had filed an application on behalf of committee of creditors to remove the complainant and seeking appointment of another...

Three Judges Appointed To Gujarat HC [Read Notification]

The Central Government has notified the appointment of three Judicial Officers as Judges of the Gujarat High Court. They are: Vaibhavi Devang NanavatiNirzarkumar Sushilkumar Desai Nikhil Shreedharan Kariel They shall assume charge of their respective offices in the above order of seniority. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the same vide Resolution dated...

"The Tone And Tenur Of The Speech Might Have Been Aggressive But His Speech Didn't Directly Incite Violence": NIA Court Grants Bail To Activist Akhil Gogoi [Read Order]

The Special NIA Court (Guwahati) has granted bail to Activist Akhil Gogoi in connection with NIA investigated case no. RC-01/2020/NIAGUW (Chabua Police Station Case).It was alleged that Akhil Gogoi had led a crowd of 6000 persons and caused economic blockade and pelting of stones, one of hit the face of the informant and injured him grievously.It was also alleged that the mob led by Akhil...

Amid Depleting Sex Ratio, Legal Battles Fought Over Daughters To Give Them Away As Brides For Monetary Consideration: Gujarat HC [Read Order]

Concerned over the depleting sex ratio in the state, the Gujarat High Court expressed its shock at the "illegal and unpalatable incidents" where "legal battles are fought over daughters, neither for protecting her nor with a desire to ensure her happiness, but only with a view that the giving away of the bride in lieu of monetary consideration become possible".Justices Sonia Gokani and...