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Working “For” An Organisation Cannot Be Equated With Working “In” It For Eligibility In Recruitment Process: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that working 'for' an organization cannot be equated with working 'in' an organization”, and 'employment' and 'empanelment' are to be treated differently when interpreting recruitment rules.Justice Manoj Jain, while dealing the plea of an Assistant Director (Legal) in Bureau of Indian Standards, held,"Undoubtedly, the key words appearing in the advertisement...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Condemns Centre For Denying Disability Benefit To Soldier Injured During Explosion In 1971 Indo-Pak War
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has criticized the Central Government for denying disability benefits to a soldier who sustained serious injuries during an explosion in the 1971 Indo-Pak war.The Court rejected the Union Government's petition challenging Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)'s order whereby the deceased soldier's wife was granted pensionary benefits.Sham Singh suffered injuries when...
'Pursuing Cases Against Very Powerful Individual': Allahabad HC Orders Interim Security For Man Questioning Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Thursday directed the Union of India to immediately provide one Personal Security Officer (PSO) from the Central Armed Police Forces to a man who claimed constant threats on account of pursuing multiple cases against MP Priyanka Vadra and MP and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, including questioning his citizenship. A Bench...
'Grant Of Probate Along With Copy Of Will Is Conclusive Proof Of Valid Execution': Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that once probate is granted along with a copy of the Will annexed, it conclusively proves the appointment of the executor and the valid execution of the Will. The Court reiterated that in probate proceedings, the only issue for determination is the genuineness and due execution of the Will, and not questions relating to the title or existence of...
Delivery Of Certified Copy Of Award After Signing & Authentication Constitutes Valid Service U/S 31(5) Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar held that delivery of a certified copy of the award, signed by the members, when properly addressed, stamped, and sent by speed post with delivery confirmed by the postal department, amounts to effective service even if the original signed copy of the award is not dispatched. The present application has been filed under section 47...
Can Persona Triumph Prior Use In Trademark Law? Dissecting Captain Cool Conundrum
A nickname once applied to other cricketers is now the subject of a trademark application under Class 41 (sports training, providing sports training facilities, sports coaching services). An application seeking registration of “Captain Cool”[1] has been filed by M.S. Dhoni, a public-coined name affectionately associated with him due to his calm demeanour under pressure. Notably, the mark was already registered by Prabha Skill Sports Private. Ltd, raising questions about Dhoni's subsequent...
Judicial Member Vacancy At National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs invites application for the post of Judicial Member in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).Name of the Post: Judicial Member No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: >50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Judicial Member: (a) is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court; or (b) is a Judicial Member of the National Company Law Tribunal for five years; or (c) has been an advocate for ten years with substantial experience in litigation in matters...
Supreme Court To Hear PIL Seeking To Monitor If Hospitals Built On Govt Concessions Provide Free Aid To EWS/BPL Patients
The Supreme Court today (August 29) agreed to consider a PIL on the lack of free treatment for EWS and BPL patients in private hospitals built on government lands or with government concessions.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe issued notice to the Union of India, all States and Union Territories in the matter. The petition is filed by a Magsaysay Awardee...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused In Commercial Quantity Case Over Non-Supply Of Grounds Of Arrest
The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted interim bail in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that the grounds of arrest were not supplied to the accused.Justice Rakesh Kainthla held that: “Prima facie, the plea taken by the accused that the grounds of arrest were not communicated to him appears to be correct and is supported by the memo of arrest. No contrary document was filed by the...
Supreme Court Seeks NALSA's Report On Two Shelter Homes For Urban Poor In Delhi
In the matter relating to relocation of temporary shelters for homeless person in Delhi's Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan, the Supreme Court today (August 29) directed the NALSA to submit a report on capacity and quality of facilities provided by the State in the proposed new shelters. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe was hearing a PIL on the issue of setting...