'Is Your Apology As Big As Your Advertisements?' : Supreme Court Asks Patanjali Ayurved

"When you issue an apology, it does not mean that we have to see it by a microscope," Justice Kohli said.

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's Position As 53rd Spiritual Leader Of Dawoodi Bohra Community

After a ten-year long legal battle, the Bombay High Court has upheld Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's position as “Dai-al-Mutlaq” or the religious leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, dismissing his nephew Taher Fakhruddin's claim.Justice GS Patel pronounced the judgment today, dismissing Fakhruddin's suit.The trial in the Syedna succession row concluded and judgment was reserved in April...

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"Are you driven by a passion for legal reporting?" LiveLaw, India's No.1 Legal news portal invites applications for the post of 'Legal News Presenter' [HINDI]Name of the Post: Legal News Presenter [Hindi]Remuneration: As per the industry standards and experience Job Location: Delhi PYE: 0-3 Years Essential Qualification: A Degree in LL.B. Required Skills: 1. Must have a good command over written and spoken Hindi. 2. Understanding of current legal and political nuances with good research...

State Cabinet Knowingly Protected Fraudulent Appointments: Calcutta High Court Invalidates Nearly 24,000 Teaching, Non-Teaching Jobs

The Calcutta High Court on Monday invalidated almost 24,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs across government and aided schools, which were filled up as a result of the 2016 SSC Recruitment process, which was subsequently challenged due to the cash-for-jobs recruitment scam.In a detailed order running into more than 280 pages, a division bench of Justices Debangsu Basak and Md Shabbar...

Contempt Case Against Patanjali, Baba Ramdev : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear today the contempt case against #Patanjali Ayurved and Baba Ramdev for publishing misleading medical advertisements.Ramdev and Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna are required to be personally present before the Court today.On the last hearing date, after Ramdev and Balkrishna personally apologised and offered to publish a public apology, the Court adjourned the...

Supreme Court Laments 'Dismal' Implementation Of Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act, Issues Directions To States

The Supreme Court on Monday (April 22) expressed disappointment at the inadequate implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 (RPwD) across states. Observing that the enforcement of RPwD is in a 'dismal' state, the Court directed the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to consider the larger picture and provide an update in the next hearing. The bench of CJI...

Supreme Court Concerned At Lack Of Child Care Leave In Himachal Pradesh, Says CCL Necessary To Ensure Mothers Remain In Workforce

The Supreme Court today (April 22) directed the government of Himachal Pradesh to review its policies on Child Care Leaves (CCL) concerning working mothers, especially mothers of children with special needs. Noting the lack of any policy framework in the State to provide CCL to mothers of differently abled children, the Court further directed to constitute a committee headed by the...

Movie Trailer Not A Promise, Producer Not Liable If Content Shown In Trailer Is Not Included In Film: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (April 22) held that not including the content that was part of the promotional trailer of the movie, in the released movie doesn't amount to a 'deficiency of service' on the part of the movie creators under the consumer protection law.The Bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar decided on a question as to whether there is any 'deficiency' in...

S.125 CrPC | Can A Wife Who Refuses To Live With Her Husband Alleging Mental Cruelty Be Denied Maintenance? Supreme Court To Decide

The Supreme Court is set to examine whether a wife who refuses to live with her husband, citing mental cruelty inflicted by his husband and his family members, can be denied maintenance in view of Section 125 (4) of the CrPC. The concerned provision reads as follows: “No wife shall be entitled to receive an allowance from her husband under this section if she is living in adultery, or...

Mullaperiyar Dam Case In Supreme Court | Kerala's Mega Cark Park Not Located In Leased Area, Says Survey Of India Report; Tamil Nadu Objects

In view of State of Tamil Nadu's objections to the Survey of India report filed in relation to construction of a mega car park project by Kerala in the Mullaperiyar catchment area, the Supreme Court today posted the state's original suit against Kerala for framing of legal issues on July 10.A Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, after recording Tamil Nadu's...

Delhi Court Rejects CM Arvind Kejriwal's Plea For Daily Consultation With Doctors Through VC

A Delhi Court on Monday rejected an application moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to consult his doctor through video conferencing daily for 15 minutes with respect to his acute diabetes and fluctuating blood sugar level. Kejriwal had also sought to allow his wife to join and remain present on VC.Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts said that the jail authorities shall...

'Trial Has To Go Outside Manipur' : Supreme Court On Case Against Kuki Revolutionary Army Chief & UKLF Leader; Seeks NIA Response

While hearing a petition filed by Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) Chief David Hangshing and United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) leader Lhunkhoson Haokip seeking transfer of trial of the arms theft case against them from Manipur to Assam, the Supreme Court today asked Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee appearing for respondent-NIA to take instructions on which court/state would be...