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Dishonour Of Cheques- Blank Cheque Would Attract Presumption U/s 139 NI Act If Signatures Are Admitted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that even a blank cheque leaf would attract presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act when signatures are admitted by the accused.The bench comprising Justices NV Ramana, Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose observed that 'reverse onus' clauses under Section 118 and Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act become operative once the signature(s)...
TRP Scam- Mumbai Police Investigation Against Arnab Goswami & Republic TV Is "Political Vendetta" and "Malicious Witch Hunt":ARG Media Tells Bombay HC
ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd. (company running Republic TV and R Bharat channels) has told the Bombay High Court that the investigation carried out by Mumbai Police in the TRP Scam case is guided by unparalleled political vendetta and a malicious witch hunt. In a rejoinder affidavit filed before the High Court on Tuesday, it is stated the Mumbai Police has failed to establish...
Supreme Court Stays Andhra Pradesh HC Order Initiating Contempt Proceedings Against Govt Official For Seeking Recusal Of Judge
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed an order passed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against a government official who had filed an affidavit supporting an application seeking recusal of Justice Rakesh Kumar from a division bench.The State of Andhra Pradesh filed special leave petitions against the order passed by the High Court on December 30,...
Bhima Koregaon Accused Rona Wilson Moves Bombay High Court Seeking SIT Probe Into The Report That 'Incriminating Materials Were Planted On His Laptop'
Researcher Rona Wilson, the first person to be arrested in the Bhima Koregaon Case, on Wednesday, approached the Bombay High Court seeking the formation of a Special Investigation Team to inquire into the planting of fabricated documents in his computer over a course of around 22 months. Wilson, as well as 15 other civil rights activists and academics, in India, are incarcerated,...
Heart Ailment Not A 'Disability' Covered Under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a heart ailment (Dilated Cardiomyopathy condition) is not covered within the definition of disability in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ActThe bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy observed thus while dismissing an appeal against Patna High Court judgment which upheld the order of a Shipping Corporation...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Setting Up Of National and State Mortal Remains Management Disposal Protocol
The Supreme Court has on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to Centre and the States to set up a National and State Mortal Remains Management Disposal Protocol for pandemic and non- pandemic times within a reasonable period. The plea also sought directions to the State Governments to designate the District Medical Officer to be appropriate authority for implementation...
Supreme Court Stays Dismantling Of Decommissioned Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier 'INS Viraat'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the dismantling of decommissioned Indian Navy aircraft carrier 'INS Viraat' while issuing notice on a petition filed by a private company, who offered to preserve the iconic ship in national interest.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India was considering a petition filed by M/s Envitech Marine Consultants Private Limited, which is interested in...
Killing Of Tigress 'Avni' :Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Maharashtra Officials For Rewarding Shooters
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a contempt notice to Maharashtra Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge IAS and eight others for announcing reward to the killers of Avni, an adult tigress in Yavatmal district in 2018.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde issued notice on a contempt petition filed by wildlife researcher Sangeet Dongra, who said that the reward was granted...
Delhi Court Defers The Pronouncement Of Judgment On Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani To Feb 17
The judgment on MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani has been deferred to February 17 by a Delhi Court.The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts, Ravindra Kumar Pandey today deferred passing his verdict in the defamation case of former MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani to Feb 17, stating that the written submissions were...
'Make A Representation To CBDT': Supreme Court Directs NRI Man Seeking Maintenance Of 'Non-Resident Status' In FY 2020-21 On Account Of COVID19
Supreme Court has on Wednesday directed a representation to be made to the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding reliefs to be granted to Non Resident Indians in terms of payment of taxes under the Income Tax Act for financial year 2020-21 in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. A Bench headed by Justice UU Lalit issued the directions in the plea filed by a Non-Resident Indian,seeking...
Contamination Of Yamuna: SC Impleads, Issues Notice To Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi Jal Board, Faridabad, Agra, Lucknow, Aligarh Municipalities
Observing that pollution-free water is a fundamental right which a welfare state is bound to ensure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for response from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in pursuance of its suo motu cognisance of the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers", foremost the contamination of the Yamuna. In addition to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the CJ-led bench also...
'Skin To Skin' Judgment : Supreme Court Issues Notice On NCW Plea Challenging Bombay HC's POCSO Acquittal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition filed by the National Commission for Women challenging the controversial judgment of Bombay High Court(Nagpur Bench) which held that groping over clothes without actual 'skin to skin' touch will not amount to 'sexual assault' under the POCSO Act.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India also issued notice on another petition...