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NCLAT Expunges NCLT Remarks Against SBI Officials, Says Tribunal Cannot Make Stigmatic Observations Without Giving Hearing
The NCLAT, Chennai Bench, comprising Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma (Member-Judicial) and Jatindranath Swain (Member-Technical), has expunged the stigmatic remark against the SBI officials and counsel, while observing that the tribunals cannot make stigmatic observations or impose costs without giving an opportunity to be heard. The NCLT dismissed the SBI's petition under section 95 of...
Delhi Court Transfers Paranjoy Guha Thakurta & Newslaundry's Pleas Against Adani Gag Order To Judge Who Granted Relief To Four Journalists
District judge Sunil Chaudhary of Delhi's Rohini Court has transferred the appeals filed by journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and digital news platform Newslaundry challenging the ex-parte gag order restraining reporting against Adani, to the same judge who had quashed that order qua four other journalists.Now, the appeals will first be listed before district and sessions judge and...
Ban On Caste-Based Political Rallies, Removal Of Caste References From Police Records, Vehicles : UP Govt Acts On High Court Order
In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh Government has issued a sweeping 10-point order directing the removal of caste references from police records, official formats, vehicles and public spaces. The state governemnt has also prohibited holding of caste-based political rallies across the state, noting that they promote caste struggle and are against 'national unity'. The order (issued...
'Girls' Education Being Ignored Despite 'Beti Padhao' Campaign': Rajasthan High Court Halts Employee's Transfer Citing Daughter's Board Exam
The Rajasthan High Court set aside Central Administrative Tribunal's order (CAT) that rejected a man's plea to postpone transfer to Karnataka till March 2026, considering his daughter's Class 12th Board Examination allowing him to continue at his current place of posting till his daughter's examinations were over.The division bench of Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sanjeet...
Tamil Nadu Govt Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Transfer Of Plea In Madras High Court Against University Law Amendments
The Supreme Court today issued notice on Tamil Nadu government's plea to transfer to the Apext Court a PIL pending before the Madras High Court against certain state laws which took away the Governor's power to appoint Vice-Chancellors of State-run Universities.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi (for...
Maharashtra State Commission Holds ERA Realtors And Omkar Realtors Liable For Delay In Delivery Of Flat And Making Misleading Promotions
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Mukesh Sharma, Presiding Member and Poonam Maharshi, Member has held ERA Realtors Pvt. Ltd and Omkar Realtors & Developers liable for delay in delivery of flat to the complainant. It has also held both the developers liable for unfair trade practice for misleading advertisements and...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Youth Accused Of Intimidating Minor Despite 21 Prior Cases, Notes Probe Is Complete
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to a man accused of offences under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and ST/ ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 despite his being involved in 21 other criminal offences. As per prosecution, the Petitioner-accused repeatedly followed the 15 year old victim, contacted her through instagram, and later threatened her with a knife...
Bombay High Court Strikes Down Illegal Transfer Fee Charged By Bar Council
Echoes Supreme Court's concern on Bar Councils' breach of public duty in Gaurav Kumar caseIn a significant judgment reinforcing the rights of advocates and curbing arbitrary practices of State Bar Councils, the Bombay High Court has ruled that the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa acted illegally in charging transfer fees for shifting the enrolment of an advocate from one State Bar Council to another.Delivering the verdict in Devendra Nath Tripathi v. Union of India & Ors (Writ Petition No....
Young Professional – II (Legal) Vacancy At Indian Council Of Agricultural Research, Delhi
Indian Council of Agricultural Research invites application for the post of Young Professional – II (Legal).Name of the Post: Young Professional – II (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 21-45 Years Remuneration: Rs. Rs. 42,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Law Graduate from a University/Institution recognized by UGC. • Enrolled as an Advocate with a State Bar Council. • Minimum 2 years' experience in dealing with Civil/Service/Labour/Arbitration cases and exposure...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Vijaywada Utsav Celebrations At Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Land
The Supreme Court today rejected a challenge to the Andhra Pradesh High Court order which stayed a Single Bench's order restraining lease of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple land to a private society for Dasara celebrations.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra heard the matter.Considering that the impugned order of the High Court's Division Bench was only interim in nature,...
Recall Application Seeking Review Of NCLAT Judgment Is Not Permissible: NCLAT Chennai
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chennai Bench, comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain (Member-Judicial) and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra, has held that a recall application seeking review of the NCLAT's order is not permissible. The appellant, erstwhile liquidator of the corporate debtor, filed an appeal against the decision of the adjudicating authority, which was...