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NBDA Not Formally Registered With Central Govt Under Cable TV Rules, NBF Has Official Recognition : I&B Ministry Tells Supreme Court
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through its recent affidavit has told the Supreme Court that the NBDA (News Broadcasters & Digital Association) is trying to create monopolistic rights in the complaint redressal mechanism for news broadcasters, free from statutory accountability and action.The affidavit has been filed by the Centre in a plea filed by the NBDA (formerly...
BREAKING| Lok Sabha Passes Women's Reservation Bill, 454 MPs Supporting & 2 Against
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday (September 20) passed the Bill proposing to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha, the state legislatures, and the Delhi legislative assembly. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eight Amendment) Bill 2023, which was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal yesterday on the second day of the special session of the Parliament,...
Chennai Court Denies Bail To Minister Senthil Balaji In Money Laundering Case, Says Allegations Disclose 'Definite Role'
The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai has dismissed an application filed by Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji seeking bail in connection with a money laundering case. Balaji, who is currently serving as a Minister without portfolio, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14 this year. Principal Sessions Judge S Alli noted that allegations against Balaji are "categorical"...
Do MPs/MLAs Taking Bribe For Votes Have Immunity From Criminal Law? Supreme Court Refers To 7-Judge Bench
The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred the judgement in PV Narasimha Rao v State (1998) to a seven-judge bench. The judgement in PV Narasimha Rao had held that legislators enjoyed immunity from prosecution in cases of bribery in relation to parliamentary vote and speech as per Article 105(2) and Article 194(2) of the Indian Constitution. However, it had added that the immunity would only...
Eyewitness Account Can't Be Discarded Merely Because Of Inconsistencies With Medical Evidence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the paramount importance of eyewitness accounts in criminal trials. The Court relied on Darbara Singh v. State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 476 and Anvaruddin v. Shakoor 1990 (3) SCC 266 to emphasize the importance of ocular evidence over the opinion of medical experts. The judgment underlined that eyewitness testimony, even if not detailed in every aspect,...
Women's Reservation & Our Founding Mothers: Reflections On Constituent Assembly Debates
The Centre’s introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, otherwise known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, has created a buzz in all sectors by proposing to reserve one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha, the State Legislatures, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. This Bill, which is expected to raise the political representation of women,...
Assam NRC | Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Section 6A Citizenship Act From October 17
The Supreme Court today decided that it will commence hearing the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 from October 17, 2023. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud along with Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra had taken up the matter today to pass procedural directions. The bench noted that...
30 Incidents of Stray Dog Bites Reported Everyday, Euthanizing Stray Dogs Only Solution: Kerala Local Body To Supreme Court
The Kannur District Panchayat from the State of Kerala in a recent affidavit has told the Supreme Court that an estimated 30 stray dog bites are being reported in Kannur district everyday.The Panchayat has informed the Apex Court that despite its best efforts to curb the issue, the incidents of stray dog attacks, bites and road accidents due to collision with dogs, are increasing day by...
Delhi High Court Protects Actor Anil Kapoor’s Personality Rights, Restrains Use Of His Name, Image Or Voice Without Consent
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order protecting the personality rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and restrained various entities from misusing his image, name, voice or other elements of his persona for monetary gains without his consent. Justice Prathiba M Singh also restrained “other unknown persons” from disseminating various videos, links of which will...
BREAKING| Is Extending Period Of SC/ST Reservations In Lok Sabha & State Assemblies Valid? Supreme Court To Hear On November 21
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 20) posted a batch of cases challenging the reservations provided for Scheduled Castes(SCs) and Scheduled Tribes(STs) communities in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for hearing on November 21.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud along with Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and...
Delhi High Court Restrains Parle From Using ‘For The Bold’ Tagline As Predominant Part Of Advertising ‘B Fizz’ Drink In Suit By PepsiCo
The Delhi High Court has restrained Parle from using the tagline “For The Bold” as predominant part of any advertising campaign for its “B Fizz” beverage in a trademark infringement suit filed by multinational chain PepsiCo. Justice C Hari Shankar passed the interim order in PepsiCo’s suit seeking a permanent injunction against Parle from using the tagline “For The Bold”. The...
India’s Arbitration Law Is In A ‘Chronic State Of Animated Suspension’: Fali S Nariman
Speaking at the inaugural session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia Conference, 2023 Senior Advocate, Fali S Nariman, said that India’s Arbitration law is in a ‘chronic state of animated suspension’. In the event held on September 14, Nariman said that when the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was enacted it largely conformed to...