NEET-2018: Delhi HC Allows Sikh MBBS Aspirants To Wear Kara And Kirpan; Directs Them To Appear An Hour Before For Screening [Read Order]

The Delhi High Court on Thursday permitted Sikh medical aspirants to carry a kirpan and wear a kara for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), which is scheduled for May 6,  opining that CBSE's "lack of accommodation for Sikh candidates is unjustified". The Bench comprising Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice A.K. Chawla however directed such students to report an hour earlier...

‘Double Tick’ On WhatsApp Prima Facie Shows Summons Have Been Delivered [Read Order]

The court had in March allowed the woman to serve summons on her estranged husband via WhatsApp A Delhi court, which had allowed a woman to serve summons on her estranged husband in Australia in a case of domestic violence and maintenance via WhatsApp noted that “double tick” on WhatsApp showed that the summons have been delivered.“Perusal of copy of documents which are filed on...

Govt. Appoints Justice AK Mittal As Acting Chief Justice Of Punjab & Haryana HC Through Late Night Notification

In a notification issued late at night on Thursday, the Centre appointed Justice A.K. Mittal as Acting Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court, putting an end to the uncertainty at the High Court due to Justice S.J. Vazifdar's retirement.The Collegium had, on 19 April, recommended appointment of Justice Krishna Murari as the Chief Justice of the High Court. The Centre has,...

PIL Profile Check: Curious Case Of Asok Pande,The Man Who Sought Regulation Of Powers Of CJI As ‘Master Of Roster’

“In public interest litigation (PIL), the previous record of public service of litigant can be examined by the Court”- Kalyaneswari v. Union of India (2011) 3 SCC 287Asok Pande, the petitioner who filed the Public Interest Litigation seeking regulation of powers of CJI as ‘Master of Roster’, would not have been permitted to set foot in the SC, if the above test of the previous record of public service was rigorously applied to him. Because, he has a record of filing frivolous and scandalous...

Housewife As Busy As A Professional, Karnataka HC Tells Husband Who Contended His Wife Is ‘Merely A Housewife’ [Read Order]

After all, she is responsible for looking after the members of the family, and for running the house. To look after the members of the family, and to run the house is not an easy task, the court said.A housewife is as busy as a professional person, the Karnataka High Court has told a husband who approached the court with a contention that his wife, being merely a housewife, is free to travel...

Chhota Rajan Convicted Of Journalist Jyotirmoy Dey’s Murder; Asian Age’s Ex-Dy Editor Jigna Vora Acquitted

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Wednesday pronounced its verdict in the case involving the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.Gangster Chhota Rajan has been convicted of murder and other charges under the MCOCA Act.Former Deputy Editor at Asian Age Jigna Vora has been acquitted of all charges.Dey was shot dead in Powai on June 11, 2011, by...

Lump It Not, Sir, Kindly Speak Up!

The nation has been eagerly observing the developments in the Supreme Court of India ever since the Judges’ press conference. It is in this light that the renowned Jurist Fali S. Nariman exhorted, “Lump it! Wait till CJI retires.” (The Indian Express, April 17)Nariman does not – and probably would not – contest the apprehensions raised by the four judges. In his memoir Before Memory Fades ((pg.169) he acknowledges the possibility of judges being “hand-picked” and he happily recollects how,...

Delhi Court Lifts Injunction On Book On Ramdev Titled “Godman To Tycoon: The Untold Story Of Baba Ramdev” [Read Judgment]

Court says it is pragmatic to protect the right to freedom of speech and expression A Delhi court has lifted the ban/ prohibition on publication and sale of a book on Yoga Guru Ramdev titled “Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev”, authored by Priyanka Pathak Narain and published by M/s Juggernaut Books.Civil judge Jay Thareja lifted the ban on the book by setting...

Putting The Cart Before The Horse : When RS Chairman Rejected Impeachment Motion Against CJI For Not Proving Allegations

“Inquiry : A formal investigation into facts.Investigation :  Systematic collection of evidence to discover and examine facts to establish truth.(Webster’s dictionary)” We know that we are living in post-truth world when prayers for investigation or inquiry are thrown out summarily at the threshold by constitutional functionaries stating that the allegations are not proved, conveniently ignoring that inquiry/investigation is sought to apply the specialized tools and agencies at the disposal of...

Bombay HC Rules In Favour Of Wife, Nullifies 9yr Old Marriage Due To Non-Consummation, Husband To Appeal Before SC [Read Judgment]

The Bombay High Court has allowed an appeal against a judgment of a District Court in Kolhapur and nullified a 9-year-old marriage between two parties on grounds of non-consummation.Justice Mridula Bhatkar held that the first appellate court at Kolhapur had erred in holding that the marriage was valid despite the fact that there was no consummation.Case backgroundThe appellant wife contended...

Cancel Driver's License Of Those Using Mobile Phones While Driving: Rajasthan HC To State [Read Order]

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday directed the Addl. Police Commissioner-Traffic, Jodhpur to cancel driver's license of those found using their mobile phones while driving.The Bench comprising Justice Gopal Krishan Vyas and Justice Ramchandra Singh Jhala issued the direction after it was informed by Additional Advocate General Mr. Rajesh Panwar that several drivers were using mobile phones...

Act Constituting Offence Under S.228 IPC Doesn’t Bar Contempt Of Court Proceedings: Karnataka HC Convicts Man Who Hurled Footwear At Judicial Officer [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court has convicted a litigant for contempt for hurling footwear at a judicial officer.Taking note of the district judge report, the Chief Justice of the High Court had initiated contempt proceedings against BM Shivanna.In his reply, apart from apologizing, he contended that for the same act, on the complaint of the magistrate he is being tried for the offences punishable...