Orissa High Court Orders Survey To Identify Fake Medical Practitioners

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday ordered the State Government to undertake a survey to ascertain as to whether every person practising the medical profession has valid qualification. The order came as a corollary to the shocking revelation made by the World Bank which found in one of its surveys that only 51% of all doctors are qualified to practise. The Division Bench of Chief...

UAPA: JKL High Court Denies Bail To PhD Scholar Arrested Over 11 Yrs Old Online Article

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Friday denied bail to a PhD scholar from Kashmir University, arrested earlier this year under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for writing a "highly provocative and seditious" online article 11 years ago.Abdul Aala Fazli had moved the High Court under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Act after the Special Court rejected...

Kappan Bail In PMLA Case| "No Other Transaction Alleged Except For ₹5K Received In Bank Account Of Co-Accused": Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court today granted bail to Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case initiated against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Significantly, the Bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh noted in its order that except for the allegations that ₹5K was transferred in the bank account of the co-accused (Atikur...

Cycle Polo Player Death: Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Cycle Polo Federation Of India Secretary, Others

The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notice to Cycle Polo Federation Of India's Secretary and others in the contempt case filed in connection with the death of Nida Fathima, a cycle polo player. Justice V G Arun, while adjourning the case for January 12, directed them to appear before the court on that day. Kerala Cycle Polo Association has approached the Court, seeking initiation...

Haryana Cabinet Approves 2-Yr Child Care Leave For Single Male Government Employees

The Haryana Cabinet recently approved an amendment to the Haryana Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2016, as per which amended rules, child care leave of two years will now be available to be claimed by single male government employees as well. As per the new amendment rules, called the Haryana Civil Services (Leave) Amendment Rules, 2022, a single male government employee, meaning...

Human Sacrifice Case | Kerala High Court Reserves Order On Laila Bhagawal Singh's Bail Application

The Kerala High Court on Friday reserved its order on the bail application moved by Laila Bhagawal Singh, one of the accused in the Human Sacrifice Case.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas has asked for the Case Diary to be placed before the court for consideration. In this case, I was impressed with your [argument] that she was only a spectator and she had no active role but now the prosecution says...

High Court Seeks Delhi University's Response On Plea Against Seat Allocation Pattern In 2022 LLB Admissions

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi University in a plea against the pattern of seat allocation in admissions to 2022 LLB course and the first admission list published by the varsity on December 10.The plea has been moved by Riyas Mon K, a candidate belonging to other backward classes (OBC) category who appeared in the Delhi University LLB Entrance Examination 2022. The...

Can Written Statements Of Witnesses Be Considered To Be Statements Duly Recorded U/S 161 CrPC?: Allahabad HC Answers

Recently, the Allahabad Hih Court has explained as to when the written statements of the witnesses could be considered to be statements duly recorded under Section 161 of CrPC [examination of witnesses by police].The bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed that if the written statement has been submitted by the witness himself to the Investigating Officer and the IO assures...

Gyanvapi| Allahabad HC Reserves Judgment On Masjid Committee's Plea Challenging Maintainability Of Hindu Worshippers' Suit

The Allahabad High Court today reserved its Judgment on the revision plea moved by the Anjuman Intazamia Mosque Committee (which manages the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi) challenging a Varanasi Court order (of September 12, 2022) dismissing its Order 7 Rule 11 CPC plea that was filed against the maintainability of Hindu Worshippers' suit.The bench of Justice J. J. Munir reserved its judgment...

US Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Filed By Hindu American Foundation Against Five Defendants Over Al-Jazeera Article

A US District Judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) alleging defamation by five defendants. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Columbia against co-founders of Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) Sunita Vishwanath and Raju Rajagopal, Executive Director of Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) Rasheed Ahmed, Chairman of Federation of Indian...

Delhi High Court Asks NHAI, Centre To Respond To PIL Against Collection Of Double Toll Tax From Commuters Without FASTag

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on a public interest litigation challenging the Rules and government orders empowering National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to compulsorily collect toll tax at double rate for commuters without FASTag.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad sought response of NHAI and Central Government...

High Court Refuses To Stay Lokpal's Order Directing CBI Probe Against MCD Officials Over Complaint Alleging Illegal Constructions In South Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to stay an order passed by Lokpal of India directing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation against officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over a complaint alleging illegal and unauthorized constructions in South Delhi area.As the counsel appearing for MCD prayed for interim protection and that the impugned order be...