'Does Not Affect Integrity Of Exam': NLSIU On Claims Of NLAT Re-Test Paper Leak

Following complaints of NLAT re-test leak, the National Law School of India University(NLSIU) issued a statement that the malpractice of candidates copying and circulating questions on social media "does not affect the integrity of the exam as questions were already available to candidates after login".The Press Release was as follows :"On September 14, the University offered students...

NLAT Re-Test Paper Leaked, Complain Students

Certain students who took the re-test for National Law Aptitude Test (NLAT 2020) have come forward complaining that the exam paper was leaked during the exam. A student contacted LiveLaw, sharing a copy of the re-test, allegedly being circulated all over social media, while the exam was ongoing. After many students complained of technical glitched during NLAT 2020 exam last...

Parliament Passes Bills For Establishing National Commissions For Homoeopathy, Indian Systems Of Medicine [Read Bills]

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed two bills for availability of high quality medical professionals both for homeopathic treatment as well as in the Indian System of Medicine. They are: The National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019; and The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019. Both the Bills were passed by the Rajya Sabha on March 19, 2020, during...

Plea Filed Before Gujarat HC Challenging The Constitutionality Of Various Provisions Of 'Gujarat Control Of Terrorism And Organised Crime Act' [Read Petition]

A Petition has been filed before the Gujarat High Court challenging the constitutionality of Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Act, more specifically how "continuing unlawful activity" has been defined under the stringent act of the State.The Petition has been filed by one Mahmadhusen @ Mamu Jahangirbhai Makrani (Baloch) [more details about him has been mentioned at...

Elected Representative Not Enjoying The Will Of The People Can't Be Permitted To Be In Power Even For A Second: Allahabad HC [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday (10th September) observed that in a democratic setup, where the right to govern depends on the will of the people, the person who has lost the majority cannot be permitted to hold office.The Division Bench Comprising Justices Shashi Kant Gupta and Piyush Agrawal specifically observed,"If a representative no longer enjoys the confidence of the people,...

Madras HC Judge Seeks Contempt Action Against Tamil Actor Suriya Over Remarks On Judges Allowing NEET

Justice S M Subramaniam, judge of the Madras High Court, has written a letter to the Chief Justice of the HC, seeking to initiate criminal contempt action against Tamil actor Suriya over his remarks about judges in the context of the courts allowing the conduct of NEET exam amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a press statement, Suriya reportedly commented that while judges themselves are...

High Courts Weekly Roundup

Week Commencing From September 7, 2020 To September 13, 2020 Allahabad High Court 1. Allahabad HC Stays Demolition Of Azam Khans Resort Allegedly Built On Government Land [Dr. Tazeen Fatima v. State of UP & Ors.] In a plea filed by Ms. Tanzeen Fatima, wife of MP Azam Khan, the Allahabad HC stayed the orders of demolition of their 'Humsafar Resort', in UP district...

"Country In Unlock,Trial Courts Must Commence/ Continue Trials In POCSO, Rape, Negotiable Instruments, PMLA Cases Etc": Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court expressed concern over the lack of progress in trial proceedings particularly in cases where one or more accused is in custody for a protracted period of time and stated that the same is not desirable.On Thursday a Division Bench comprising of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Suvra Ghosh directed the trial courts to commence/continue trial proceedings either via physical...

To Claim Remuneration For Work Discharged, One Has To Merely Establish Due Discharge Of Duties', MPHC Reprimands State Functionaries For Being Guilty Of Exploitation Of Labour/Begar [Read Order]

While making an important observation regarding the claim of remuneration for the discharge of the duty by an employee, the Madhya Pradesh High Court (Gwalior Bench) on Friday (11th September) said,"For the purpose of enforcing a right to claim remuneration for the work discharged, the employee need not establish the legality of his appointment or continuance in service but has to...

Delhi HC Directs Delhi University To Issue Digital Degree Certificates To Students [Read Order]

Delhi High Court has issued a series of directions to the Delhi University to streamline the process of issuing digital degree certificates and marksheets to its students.While issuing the directions, the Single Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh highlighted that in light of the COVID19 pandemic, applications for transcripts and issuance of transcripts being made physically ought to be done...

Taking Photos/Videos In Flight Permissible But Not In A Manner Creating Chaos, Disobeying Crew Etc: DGCA Clarifies

In the wake of the incident of media crew creating ruckus inside a flight in which actor Kangana Ranaut was traveling, the Director-General of Civil Aviation has stated that the permission for a bona fide passenger to take pictures inside an aircraft does not include "use of any recording equipment which imperils or compromises flight safety; violates prevalant norms; creates chaos or...

PIL Filed In MP HC Demanding Imposition Of NSA For Holding Large Political Gatherings Violating COVID-19 Norms In The State [ Read Petition]

A Petition has been filed before the Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench) seeking directions for the respondents to take actions under the 'National Securities Act 1980' (NSA), against the persons responsible for organising political gatherings in the State and to stop political campaigns violating Covid-19 norms. The Petition has been filed by a social worker Kamal Bhagwat through...