All India Kisan Sabha Moves SC Against Cattle Sale Ban

After the All India Jamiatul Quresh Action Committee’s plea on which the apex court issued  notice to the Centre, one m ore petition has been filed in the apex court the May 25 Central notification, banning sale and purchase of cows and buffaloes at animal markets for slaughter.The fresh petition on the issue filed  by the All India Kisan  Sabha (AIKS) , a major Left farmers body backed...

Govt School Teachers Sending Own Kids To Pvt Schools Shows Their Failure: Madras HC [Read Order]

With many teachers not reporting promptly to duty, with concentration on their side businesses, even God cannot save Government School students, especially rural students. There is no use in opening English medium sections without revamping the system in toto,” the bench said.The Madras High Court on Tuesday lamented the sad state of affairs at government schools and observed that...

Madras HC Allows Transgender’s Plea to Change Gender in School and College Records

The Madras High Court recently allowed a petition filed by a transgender software engineer, who underwent sex reassignment surgery from female to male, to change the sex as ‘male’ in school and college records. Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana directed the authorities to make the necessary changes within eight weeks.The Petitioner was born as female,passed out of Anna University with a...

Reservation and Direct Appointments to “Andolankaris” of Uttarakhand Movement: Judges of HC Division Bench Deliver Split Verdict

Judges of a Division Bench of Uttarakhand High Court have delivered differing opinions on the vires of the two Government orders and Rules which provide direct appointment and reservations to “andolankaris” in Government service.The State of Uttarakhand was created by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2000. The new State had, after its formation, acknowledged the contribution of...

Lawyer’s Elevation as HC Judge Asked to be Put on Hold After Collegium Discovers Criminal Charges Against Him

The Supreme Court collegium has reportedly asked the Government to put on hold the process for appointment of an Uttar Pradesh lawyer as an Allahabad High Court Judge.The communication was sent by Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar, after the collegium found that the lawyer was facing criminal charges.As per reports, the collegium has recommended a total of 29 names, in two batches of 19 and...

No SC Stay On 'Aadhaar For Social Benefits'; Centre Extends Deadline Till Sept 30

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the government notification which mandated furnishing of Aadhaar cards from July 1 to avail benefits of 17 social schemes, including scholarships, right to food and mid-day meals.This was after Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Centre, submitted that the cut-off date for those who do not possess the card has been...

'Athidhi Devobhava': Permission From Excise Dept. Not Required To Serve Liqour For Parties At Home: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Settling doubts regarding the need to obtain special license from the Excise officials for serving liquor at gatherings hosted at residential houses, the Kerala High Court has ruled that no special license is needed for serving liquor to guests at one’s own house.A Division Bench of Justices Antony Dominic and Dama Sheshadri Naidu was considering a writ petition filed by a person who wanted...

Senior Advocate KK Venugopal Next Attorney General Of India?

The Times of India has reported that Senior Advocate and Constitutional Expert KK Venugopal is likely be the new Attorney General Of India.“The 86-year-old looks set to return as a law officer after a gap of 40 years. Official sources confirmed that Venugopal has emerged as the front-runner for the AG's post and his name is likely to be announced after PM Narendra Modi's return from the...

US Supreme Court Partially Allows President Donald Trump’s Executive Order On Travel Ban [Read Order]

The United States Supreme court (SCOTUS) in Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project has partially allowed President Trump’s Travel Ban order that imposes a ban on entry of individuals from six countries namely, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.Allowing the petition for certiorari and partially allowing the stay applications on preliminary injunctions granted by the...

Contempt Against CBFC: Kerala HC Deprecates CBFC’s Refusal To Review ‘Ka Bodyscapes’

The movie ‘Ka Bodyscapes’ has been in the eye of storm for some time. The movie is reportedly dealing with the theme of homosexuality, and has courted several controversies due to its alleged portrayal of Hindu gods in obscene light and contents of nudity.The film was refused certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification(CBFC), constraining the...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

Regulatory Commissions, Not Courts To Determine Electricity TariffThe Supreme Court, in Waryam Steel Castings Pvt Ltd vs Punjab State Power Corporation, reiterated its stand that it would not be proper for the court to examine the fixation of electricity tariff rates or its revision, while dismissing appeals preferred by arc furnace industries in Punjab.SC Directs Delhi Metro To Pay Rs. 60...

Retd. Justice Karnan Appeals To West Bengal Governor For Release On Parole [Read Petition]

Retired Justice C.S. Karnan, who is lodged in Presidency jail since June 21, has approached the West Bengal for release on parole. The Appeal was sent via email to the office of Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Saturday. Hard copy of the same will be submitted by Tuesday.In the Appeal, Justice Karnan submits that the proceedings culminating into his conviction and sentence are...