Public Information Officers Who Mechanically Reject RTI Applications Should Be Shown The Doors, Says Madras HC [Read Order]

"Such Officers.. are unfit to hold the post of Public Information Officer or any other post in connection with the discharge of duties under RTI Act."

NCDRC Commences E-Filing From Sept 7 [Read Notification]

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has started e-filing from today, i.e. September 7, 2020. As per a notification issued by the Commission, electronic filing of consumer cases at the NCDRC has commenced through the online portal— https://edaakhil nic.in. The portal was launched in pursuance of Rule 8 of the Consumer Protection (Consumer Disputes...

Justice RF Nariman Appointed As Chairman Of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee [Read Notification]

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has been appointed as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.The Central Authority nominated Justice Nariman, with immediate effect in the wake of retirement of Justice Arun Mishra, who held the post of chairman since November, last year.As per Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, it is the Central Authority which has...

Frequently Asked Questions On National Law Aptitude Test (NLAT) 2020

NLSIU Bangalore has released a set of FAQs relating to the upcoming NLAT 2020 examination, scheduled to be held on September 12, 2020. Apart from exam schedule, technical/system requirements and instructions for candidates belonging to the PWD category, the following clarifications have been rendered by the University: 1. Will there be a refund of CLAT application fees? NLSIU...

Reliance Of Both 'Security Of The State' And 'Maintenance Of Public Order' Which Are Distinct Concepts Reflect Non-Application Of Mind By The Detaining Authority : J&K HC

The Srinagar Bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed a detention order detaining Fayaz Ahmed Mir of Pulwama under Section 8(a) of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. The order was assailed by the father of the detenu Ab. Rashid Mir who pleaded that the grounds of detention mentioned in the detention order had no nexus to the detenu and that there had been...

'Bad Boy Billionaires' Series: Delhi HC Seeks Response From Centre, Netflix On Mehul Choksi's Appeal

The Delhi High Court Monday sought responses from the Centre and online video streaming platform Netflix on PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi's appeal challenging the dismissal of his plea to pre-screen the 'Bad Boy Billionaires' docuseries.A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan issued notice to the Centre and Netflix and sought their stand by September 23.Advocate...

"Fake Or Invalid Driving Licenses Are Not Valid Defenses To Avoid Liability Of Insurer": J&K High Court [Read Judgment]

"Mere absence, fake or invalid driving license or disqualification of the driver to drive at the relevant time, are not in themselves defenses available to the insurer either against the insured or the third parties. To avoid its liability towards the insured, the insurer has to prove that the insured was guilty of negligence and failed to exercise reasonable care in the matter of...

Karnataka HC Asks KPSC To Submit Details Of Scribes Provided To Visually Impaired Candidates For Exam Held On Aug 24

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Karnataka Public Service Commission to provide details about how many candidates who appeared for the preliminary exams, on August 24, for the post of Gazetted probationers, were visually impaired and how many of them were provided with scribe facility and what were the qualifications of those scribes. Senior Advocate Jayna...

Harper Collins Moves Delhi HC Against Order Restraining Publication Of Book On Asaram Bapu's Rape Case On Plea By Co-Convict

HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt. Ltd. has moved the Delhi High Court against a District Court order (Patiala House), restraining publication of a book titled "Gunning for the Godman: The True Story Behind Asaram Bapu's Conviction". The company represented by Obhan & Associates has contended that while passing the impugned order, the trial court fell into "serious error" in...

'What Is Not An Offence Does Not Require A Defence': Madras HC Explains Procedure For Inquiry/ Trial Against An Accused Of Unsound Mind [Read Judgment]

In a recent verdict, the Single Bench of Justice PN Prakash of the Madras High Court extensively explained the procedure to be adopted by the Courts during Inquiry/ Trial for an offence, allegedly committed by a person of unsound mind. The Court has examined various aspects of the matter including: Magisterial Inquiry under Section 328 CrPCTrial under Section 329 CrPCApplication...

NLSIU Issues Instructions For Persons With Disabilities Appearing For NLAT 2020 [Read Notification]

NLSIU Bangalore has issued instructions for Persons with Disabilities who wish to appear for the National Law Aptitude Test 2020. All You Want To Know About NLAT All PWD candidates with benchmark disabilities shall be provided additional time of 15 minutes (for both and PG) to complete the NLAT 2020 examination. This includes PWD candidates who avail the services...

Furnish Details Of Facilities Available to Treat Prison Inmates Who Test Positive For Covid-19 : Karnataka HC To State Govt [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to furnish details of facilities available inside prisons for treating Covid-19 patients and the number of inmates so far infected. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Hemant Chandangoudar while hearing a petition filed by Amole Kale an accused in the journalist Gauri Lankesh and...