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Part-Time Employees Can't Seek Regularization As Matter Of Right Contrary To Govt's Regularization Policy: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that part-time temporary employees in a Government-run institution cannot claim parity in salary with regular employees of the Government on the principle of equal pay for equal work. The bench of Justices MR Shah and AS Bopanna in the present matter was dealing with an appeal filed by the Centre assailing order passed by the Punjab and Haryana...
Over Charging Of Covid Patients By Pvt Hospital: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre & States To Set Up Mechanism For Scrutinizing And Auditing Bills
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the UOI on a plea seeking directions to the Centre and the state governments to set up a mechanism for scrutinising and auditing the bills of Covid-19 patients who have complaints of being overcharged.The bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud and B. V. Nagarathna noted that the petition which invokes the jurisdiction under Article 32 of the...
'Abuse Of Process': Supreme Court Rejects Writ Petition Challenging Demolition Of 'Corona Mata Mandir'; Slaps Rupees 5K Costs On Petitioner
The Supreme Court slaps Rs. 5000 costs on a person who challenged demolition of a "Corona Mata Mandir" constructed by her.One Deepmala Srivastava had filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India and contended that her fundamental rights have been infringed after a temple constructed by her with collaboration with her husband for "Corona Mata Mandir" has been...
BREAKING: Union Minister's Son Ashish Mishra Arrested By UP Police In Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case
Following the sharp remarks by the Supreme Court, Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra 'Teni's son Ashish Misra has been arrested by the UP Police tonight around 11 PM in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence case, reported the NDTV.He has been accused of running over his car on protesting farmers and killing 4 of them in Lakhimpur Kheri last Sunday.Earlier today, he had...
Aryan Khan Moves Sessions Court For Bail In Cruise Ship Drug Case
Aryan Khan, son of Shahrukh Khan, has approached the Session Court for bail in the Cruise Ship Drug Case. The matter is likely to be heard up next week. On Friday, a Magistrate's court rejected the bail applications of Khan and two others holding that they are not maintainable. On October 2, NCB's zonal director Sameer Wankhede led a team of officers for a raid at...
Aryan Khan Bail : Jurisdiction With Special Court As Offences Against Co-Accused Punishable With More Than 3 Yrs, Says Magistrate
The magistrate's court at Mumbai rejected the bail applications of Aryan Khan, son of actor Sharukh Khan, and two others in the cruise ship drug bust, observing that a Special Court under the NDPS Act would have exclusive jurisdiction to hear their pleas. A detailed 15-page order copy was made available on Saturday. Additional Metropolitan Magistrate RM Nilekar observed...
Supreme Court Partially Approves Gujarat Govt's Draft Scheme To Permit Transfer Of Properties Allotted To MPs/ MLAs
The Supreme Court on Friday partially approved the Draft scheme formulated by the State of Gujarat for transfer of plots allotted to MLAs/MPs and/or other high-level functionaries at concessional rates.A Bench comprising CJI NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli has modified its order dated 2 November 2021 whereby it had stayed any further allotments or transfer of the...
Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of New Chief Justices For 13 High Courts By Transfer/Elevation
The Central Government today approved the appointment and transfers of Chief Justices in 13 High Courts. While few High Courts, which are currently working with Acting Chief Justices, have got Chief Justices, other High Courts have got new Chief Justices.In exercise of power conferred under Constitution of India, Hon. President of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased...
Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Akil Kureshi As The Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court
The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Akil Kureshi as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. He is presently serving as the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court.Justice Kureshi enrolled as an Advocate in Gujarat after obtaining an LL.B. degree in 1983. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Gujarat High Court in March 2004 and was made a permanent judge...
Breaking: Centre Notifies The Appointment Of Justice Rajesh Bindal As The Chief Justice Of Allahabad High Court
The Central Government today notified the appointment of Justice Rajesh Bindal as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, He is presently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.During his tenure as the ACJ, Justice Bindal was criticized by a fellow Judge over Roster management and purported violation of the Appellate Side Rules.Besides, the Chairman of Bar...
Mere Exclusion Of Sibling From Will Not A Ground To Suspect Its Genuineness : Supreme Court
While dealing with the validity of a Will, the Supreme Court observed that a mere exclusion of a sibling per se from the Will would not create a suspicion against it, unless it is surrounded by other suspicious circumstances.The Court stated that a testamentary court is not a "court of suspicion" but a "court of conscience" that has to consider relevant materials instead of adopting...