[Covid 19] Foremost Task Of Nagar Nigam Is To See To The Health Of The City: Allahabad HC [Read Order]

"Foremost task that has to be done by the Nagar Nigam is to see to the health of the city," remarked the Allahabad High Court while hearing a suo moto PIL registered to address Covid-borne issues. The Division Bench comprising of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar has thus ordered the Nagar Nigam, Prayagraj, to come up with proposals to establish at least one (Covid) clinic per...

Unreasonable To Stop Payment Of Meagre Amount Towards Social Security Pension When Crores Of Public Money Being Spent For Different Activities: AP HC [Read Order]

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday (08th September) while hearing two Writ Petitions held that stopping payment of social security pension to the petitioners without conducting any enquiry or without issuing any notice is "illegal, arbitrary, discriminatory and against the object of social security pension scheme, against the principles of natural justice and violative of Article 14 and...

SC Refers To Winston Churchill's 'Unpaid Debt' To Bangalore Club In Wealth Tax Judgment

The Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on Tuesday shared an interesting information about the connection between Bangalore Club and former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill."In the year of grace 1868, a group of British officers banded together to start the Bangalore Club. In the year of grace 1899, one Lt. W.L.S. Churchill was put up on the Club's list of defaulters,...

Doctor's Prescription Not Needed For Delhi Residents To Seek RT-PCR Test For COVID-19 : Delhi HC [Read Order]

Aadhaar card is required for getting COVID-19 test, said the Court.

Central Government Notifies SoP For Partial Opening Of Schools For Classes IX-XII On Voluntary Basis [Read SoP]

The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has published the SOP to for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers, from 21st September 2020. Key instructions for opening of schools are as follows: Only such schools that are situated outside containment zones shall be allowed to...

Rhea Chakraborty Remanded To 14-Day Judicial Custody For Allegedly Procuring Drugs For Sushant Singh Rajput

A Mumbai Court on Tuesday remanded Hindi film actor Rhea Chakraborty to 14-day judicial custody, allowing the application filed by Narcotics Control Bureau in the case registered under NDPS Act alleging that she used to procure drugs for Sushant Singh Rajput.The Court also rejected the bail application moved on her behalf.She was arrested by the NCB in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, after two...

[Private School Fees] Calcutta HC Orders Police Action If Parents Continue Protests Outside School Premises [Read Order]

In the matter relating of charging of fees by private educational institutions, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday observed that if parents do not desist from agitating before the school premises, the Police may take appropriate action against them. "It is hoped that the parents desist from carrying out any agitation at the schools gates, particularly since the matter is...

NLSIU Revises Technical/ System Requirements For Appearing In NLAT 2020; PG Exam Timings Notified

In wake of criticism surrounding inaccessibility of NCLAT 2020, NLSIU Bangalore has revised the Technical/ System Requirements for appearing in the exam. Delete NLSIU revises Tech Requirements for the NLAT exam, 2020.The updated requirements are : *Mac and Linux Devices allowed*Android Devices allowed*512 Kbps minimum speed @NLSIUofficial pic.twitter.com/tz1XvnYHH3— Live Law...

Importance Of The #MeToo Movement Can't Be Contested: Senior Advocate Rebecca John Argues In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani

While making her final arguments on behalf of journalist Priya Ramani who's facing a criminal defamation case for sharing her experience with MJ Akbar, Senior Advocate Rebecca M John categorically stated that the Ramani's statements were made in the context of the #MeToo movement and the importance of this movement can't be contested. While addressing the court of...

Former Law Commission Member Prof. (Dr.) Mool Chand Sharma Passes Away

Noted academician and former member of the Law Commission of India, Prof. (Dr.) Mool Chand Sharma passed away on Monday. He was a distinguished Professor of Law at the Delhi University and the Founder, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Haryana (CUH). As per the CUH Website, Prof. Sharma held a Doctorate of Juridical Science (SJD) from North-Western University Law...

Why Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation Not Be Recovered From IOs Whose Perfunctory Investigation Allowed Brutal Murderer To Escape Clutches Of Law? Asks Madras HC

The Madras High Court has sought a report from the state government and the DGP as to Whether any disciplinary proceedings have been initiated as against the officials, who are responsible for acquittal because of their perfunctory investigation. In the light of the significant lapses on the part of the investigation, Justice B. Pugalendhi had been compelled to set aside the conviction...

"Not Sufficient Compliance Of A. 311(2)": P & H HC Sets Aside Dismissal Order For Want Of Reasons For Dispensing With Inquiry [Read Order]

In absence of sufficient reasons recorded in writing dispensing with the requirement of holding inquiry in the alleged misconduct of employee by the authority, order of dismissal/removal from service of employee, passed in exercise of the powers under Clause (b) of the 2nd Proviso to Article 311(2) is not sustainable, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held. Justice Anil Kshetrpal was...