Rajasthan HC Commutes Death Penalty Citing Long Delay After The Crime [Read Judgment]

"we feel that indulging in an exercise of evaluating the mitigating and aggravating circumstances at this extremely delayed stage is not called for".

Drunken Driving: 'Central Government To Consider A Suitable Amendment To Adopt Zero Tolerance Norm', Says Madras HC [Read Judgment]

While assessing whether the 30ML outer limit of alcohol consumption as fixed under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for a person driving the vehicle, is correct, the Madras High Court on Friday proposed that the central government should contemplate a zero tolerance regime for drunk driving. "…since Section 185 is placed in Chapter 13 of the Motor Vehicles Act, the...

Hawkers Don't Have Absolute Right To Squat On Pavements And Footpaths; Public Interest Paramount: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]

The Bombay High Court recently held that hawkers do not have an absolute and unconditional right to squat on pavements or footpaths and conduct their business causing hindrance to pedestrian and traffic movement in the area.Division bench of Justice SC Dharmadhikari and Justice GS Patel were hearing a writ petition filed by hawkers from Bhandup who were directed to vacate the stalls run by...

Karnataka HC Grants Permission For Constructing HC Annexe Building Inside Cubbon Park Without Cutting Trees [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court has granted permission to the Registrar General to construct an annexe building inside Cubbon Park area, after a revised plan submitted prevents cutting of 17 trees or shifting of road. A division bench of Justice P S Dinesh Kumar allowed the petition filed by the Registrar General which sought permission to construct the annexe building in place of old...

While Permitting Plaintiff To Withdraw Suit, Court 'Shall' Give Liberty To File Afresh If Conditions Under Order 23 Rule 1(3) CPC Are Met: Madras HC [Read Judgment]

The Madras High Court on Tuesday held that while permitting a Plaintiff to withdraw the suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 sub-rule 3 of CPC, it shall be mandatorily for the court to give him the liberty to institute a fresh suit in respect of the subject matter of such suit. "once the Court satisfies either under clause (a) or (b) of sub-rule (3) [of Rule 1 of Order XXIII CPC], Court,...

Govt. Notifies RTI Rules Concerning CICs And ICs Of Center And State Information Commissions [Read Rules]

The Centre has notified the rules pertaining to the term, salaries, allowances and conditions of service of the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commission (SIC) namely, the Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners in...

Assent Of Trademark Owner Necessary To Claim Acquiescence: Delhi HC Sustains Temporary Injunction In Favour Of 'Make My Trip' [Read Order]

In a suit for permanent injunction filed by Make My Trip (India) Pvt. Ltd., to restrain infringement of its trademarks by Make My Travel (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Defendant), the Delhi High Court, while detailing the requisites for a defense of acquiescence, upheld the temporary ad-interim injunction, restraining the Defendant from using the marks 'Make My Travel' and 'MMT', tag line...

There Are Adequate Directions In Place For Equal Treatment Of Mentally Disabled Persons In Private Hospitals: Delhi HC [Read Order]

Delhi High Court has noticed that there are adequate directions and guidelines in place Delhi Government and the Ministry of Health to ensure equal treatment of mentally disabled persons in private hospitals. Looking into the counter-affidavit filed by the Delhi Government, the Division Bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice Hari Shankar noted that there are already...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Lawyers As Additional Judges Of P&H HC [Read Notification]

The Centre on Friday notified the appointments of three Advocates as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. They are: Suvir SehgalGirish AgnihotriAlka Sarin They will assume office in the above order of seniority and will hold the position for two years. The SC Collegium had recommended the elevation of these Advocates as judges of the high court,...

"Can Magistrate Discharge Accused In Summons Cases, Especially In S.138 NI Act Matters?" Delhi HC To Examine

Delhi High Court has recently agreed to consider a reference under Section 395 of Code of Criminal Procedure regarding Magistrates' power to discharge an accused in summons cases.A Division bench comprising Justice Manmohan and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal has appointed Senior Advocate N.Hariharan as amicus curiae.Q.1 Does the Court of a Magistrate have the power to discharge the accused upon...

'Magistrate Cannot Mechanically Order Registration Of FIR In Matters Having Direct Impact On Free Speech' : Madras HC [Read Judgment]

Magistrates must be on their guard and exercise nuance in such cases, said the court.

INX Media: CBI Judge Extends P Chidambaram's ED Custody Till October 30

Special CBI Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar on Thursday extended P Chidambaram's ED custody till October 30 in INX Media case. The judge, however disallowed his demand for being taken to Hyderabad for medical treatment. In case of any treatment, hell be taken to AIIMS hospital in Delhi. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had submitted before the court that the application for police custody is being moved...