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How Can You Say States Are Raising False Alarm When Bills Are Pending With Governor For Years? Supreme Court Asks Centre
During the Presidential Reference hearing, the Supreme Court orally questioned how the Union could say the States are raising "false alarms" when Bills continue to be pending with Governors for 3-4 years. This was in response to the plea taken by the Union that in the last 55 years, assent has been withheld in only 20 Bills out of the "17000" and in 90% of cases, Bills have been assented...
Keeping Unlicensed Medicines On Clinic Rack Amounts To “Offer For Sale”, Violates S.27 Of Drugs & Cosmetics Act: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that stocking allopathic medicines without a valid license and keeping them on the racks of the clinic amounted to an “offer for sale” under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and violates section 27 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which prescribes punishment for selling drugs without a valid license.Rejecting the contention of the accused that...
'No Summons, Complete Non-Application Of Mind By ED': Wife Of Congress MLA Arrested In Illegal Betting Case To Karnataka High Court
The wife of the Congress MLA KC Veerendra arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an illegal betting case told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (September 10) that the grounds of arrest showed complete non-application of mind by the central agency and not one summons was issued to him before arrest. Senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted before Justice MI Arun,"I am elected Member...
Call For Applications: Academic Fellow (Criminal Law) At National Law University Delhi
National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) invites online application for the post of Academic Fellow (Criminal Law).Name of the Post: Academic Fellow (Criminal Law)No. of Post: 01 (One)Remuneration: Rs.50,000 per month (Subject to TDS deduction @10% under the Income Tax Act) Essential Qualification and Experience • LL.M. with specialisation in Criminal Law/allied subjects from a recognised Indian or foreign university with minimum 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever...
Madras High Court Rejects PIL Seeking ECI's Response To Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter List Manipulation' Claim; Slaps Fine
The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation asking the Election Commission of India to clarify its position regarding the allegations raised by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, regarding large-scale voter list manipulation in the 2024 General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan noted...
Universities Must Guard Education, Not Be Derailed By Political Considerations : Kerala High Court In Kerala University Case
The Kerala High Court has observed that Universities are meant to safeguard the higher education system and thus, they should be guided only by academic considerations and should not allow their functioning to be disrupted by political or other extraneous considerations.Justice T.R. Ravi, while dismissing a writ petition filed by Kerala University Registrar Prof. Dr. K.S. Anilkumar against...
Adjudicating Authority Can Decide Allegations Of Fraud U/S 65 Of IBC While Resolution Plan Is Being Considered: NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) New Delhi bench of Justice N Seshasayee and Mr Arun Baroka (Technical Member) has held that the stage at which an application under Section 65 is considered is inconsequential; and if fraud in initiating insolvency proceedings is proved, the entire proceedings stand vitiated. The mere fact that a resolution plan was under consideration...
Students' Education Affected: Allahabad High Court Flags Poor Telecom Network In Indo-Nepal Border Areas; Seeks Corrective Measures
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Monday raised serious concern over the absence of proper telecom facilities in Bahraich's Chakujot village and adjoining Indo-Nepal border areas. The court observed that poor connectivity is affecting students' education and forcing them to rely on Nepalese mobile networks, which also poses a security threat. Thus, a bench of Justice...
MP High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Continuous Reservation To SC Community For Municipal Council President Post Since 1999
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently issued notice on a petition challenging the continuous reservation granted to Scheduled Caste (SC) category for election to the post of President of Banmor Nagar Parishad since 1999.The plea states that Banmor was declared a Nagar Parishad in 1999, and the first election for the post of President and ward members was conducted the same year. From...
NBEMS Can't Withhold Medical Degree Over Short-Attendance During Training If Hospital Grants Completion Certificate: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court granted relief to a candidate who despite completing the 2-year course of DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology and after obtaining certificate of training completion from the hospital in 2021, was denied Provisional Pass Certificate, Attempt Certificate and final degree of DNB by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. While rejecting the argument by the...
'Houses Getting Submerged With Water': MP High Court Expresses Concern At PWD Raising Level Of City Roads, Seeks State's Stand
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday (September 9) issued notice on a PIL alleging gross irregularities and corruption in construction of Maihar Main Road in Maihar city. The petition alleges that the Public Works Department, along with the local contractor, was merely laying material over the already existing road without proper base work, thereby raising the height of the road by about...
