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Kerala High Court Says State Can Maintain Admiralty Suit Over MSC Elsa 3 Sinking But Slashes Security For Release Of Arrested Sister Vessel
The Kerala High Court has modified the security amount to be deposited for the release of sister ship of MSC Elsa 3 from Rs. 9531 crores to Rs. 1227.62 crores. Earlier, the Court had ordered for the conditional arrest of the MSC Akiteta II (1st defendant ship) in an admiralty suit filed by the government of Kerala (plaintiff).Justice M.A. Abdul Hakhim observed:“the Order dated 07.07.2025...
Assistant Law Officer Grade - II Vacancy At Travancore Devaswoms Board
Kerala Devaswoms Recruitment Board invites online application for the post of Assistant Law Officer Grade – II.Name of the Post: Assistant Law Officer Grade – II No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Law degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. • Must have passed the Bar Council examination or be enrolled as an advocate. How to apply? • To apply online, click here • The last date to submit the online application is 30.09.2025 To Access...
Bank's Failure To Disclose Encumbrances Of Property In Auction Notice Invalidates Sale : Supreme Court Orders Refund To Auction Purchaser
The Supreme Court on Thursday (Sep.25) quashed the auction by the Corporation Bank of a prime property located in Delhi, as the Bank failed to disclose the liability attached to the property in the e-auction. The bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe emphasized that strict adherence to procedural safeguards is mandatory in public auctions to ensure the integrity of the debt...
Supreme Court Directions Extending Limitation Period During COVID Apply To Attachment Proceedings Under PMLA: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the suo motu directions of the Supreme Court extending limitation periods in light of COVID-19 pandemic also apply to adjudication process and confirmation of attachment of properties under Section 8 of the PMLA.A division bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said:“…it is evident that the orders of the...
Bill To Amend Anti-Ragging Act Pending Before Law Dept For Scrutiny: State Tells Kerala High Court
The Director General of Prosecution on Thursday (September 25) informed the Kerala High Court that the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Amendment Bill is now before the Law department for scrutiny.The Special Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice C. Jayachandran was considering petitions before it for addressing the issue of ragging menace in the State. Earlier, Kerala State Legal...
'Mention Dates Of Reserving, Pronouncement & Uploading Of Judgments In Certified Copy': Supreme Court Directs High Courts
As per a recent Supreme Court order, High Courts across the country must now mention in their certified copy of judgments the date on which the judgment was reserved, the date on which it was pronounced and the date on which it was uploaded on the High Court website.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order, directing all High Courts to modify their existing practice...
Delhi High Court Awards ₹5 Lakh Damages To TV Today Over Defamatory Tweets Against Rajdeep Sardesai After Rhea Chakraborty Interview
The Delhi High Court has awarded Rs. 5 Lakh as damages to TV Today Network over defamatory tweets by an 'X' (formerly Twitter) user against its anchor Rajdeep Sardesai after his exclusive interview with actor Rhea Chakraborty in 2020. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that the “objectionable tweets” by X user Anurag Srivastava were “highly defamatory” and remained...
'Is It Not Time For UCC?': Delhi High Court Flags Conflicts In Islamic, Indian Laws On Criminality Of Child Marriages
“Is it not the time to move towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?,” the Delhi High Court has said, while flagging the conflicts in Islamic and Indian laws on the legality and criminality of child marriages. Calling it a “recurring conflict”, Justice Arun Monga said that while under the Islamic law, a minor girl attaining puberty may lawfully marry, but under Indian criminal law, such...
Allahabad High Court Postpones UP PSC Mains Exam, Directs Fresh Prelims Exam Merit Lists For Various Posts
On Thursday, the Allahabad High Court directed the postponement of the mains exam of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission for various posts till a fresh merit list of the preliminary examination is prepared again. While dealing with the issues regarding non-selection of reserved category candidates (OBC) in the unreserved category in the list prepared by the Uttar...
Husband, Children Have Legal And Moral Duty To Maintain Wife/Mother: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently upheld the order of a Family Court in Madurai asking a husband and his sons to pay Rs. 21,000 as monthly maintenance for their wife/mother. Justice Shamim Ahmed remarked that a man had a legal and moral duty to maintain his mother/wife during her lifetime, and this duty was to ensure that the mother/wife is supported and cared for during their old...