A Welcome Decision On Supplying Written Grounds Of Arrest But With A Tale Of Caution

The power of the state to arrest an individual and chip away his liberty is circumscribed by a procedural fortress of various constitutional and statutory prescriptions. Amongst other protections, Article 22 of the Indian Constitution (also see s. 47 BNSS/ s. CrPC) ordains that an arrested person should 'be informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest'. Further, the arrested person cannot be detained in custody by the police beyond a period of twenty-four hours without the...

Security Enhanced In Delhi District Courts Following Bomb Scare

Security in Delhi's district courts was enhanced today, after a bomb threat was received on Tuesday. The courts in question are Saket, Dwarka, Patiala House and Rohini. The Court buildings were vacated immediately after the bomb scare, followed by security checking of the premises. The court proceedings were halted amid the bomb threat concerns but might resume after lunch, once the...

Accused's Right To Fair Trial Trumps Privacy Rights Of Police: Rajasthan High Court Orders Cop's Mobile Location Data Be Preserved In Drugs Case

After a man booked under the NDPS Act alleged that the police officer was present at the site of recovery beforehand and had planted the drugs purportedly recovered from his possession, the Rajasthan High Court ordered preservation of officer's mobile tower location data under Section 94 BNSS.In doing so, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed,"No doubt, while passing the appropriate direction...

Rajasthan Strengthens ADR Framework With 40-Hour Mediation Training For Permanent Lok Adalat Chairpersons And Members

Rajasthan took a decisive stride toward advancing its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework today with the launch of an intensive 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme at the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy (RSJA), Jodhpur.Organised by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) under the guidance and visionary stewardship of Mr. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Acting...

Auction Purchaser Cannot Seek Reclassification of NPA In A Manner That Affects Creditor's Rights: NCLAT

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at New Delhi, has recently ruled that a successful auction purchaser cannot demand the reclassification of a corporate debtor's loan from Non-Performing Asset (NPA) to “standard” if it impacts a financial creditor's rights against the debtor's personal guarantors. The bench of Justice N Seshasayee and Technical Member Indevar...

Supreme Court Seeks CBI, ED Response On Plea For Independent Probe Into Alleged Bank Fraud By Anil Dhirubai Ambani Group Companies

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking a court-monitored investigation into what is described as one of the country's largest banking frauds allegedly involving Reliance Communications Ltd., its group entities and their promoter Anil Ambani.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notice to the Union...

'Then We Should Monitor Handkerchief Use!' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Eco-Friendly Disposal Of Lawyers' Bands

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a uniform and eco-friendly system for the collection, segregation, disposal and recycling of used Advocate Bands in all Courts across the country.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the petitioner, who appeared in person and described herself as the wife of a lawyer....

'Govt Moving With Corrupt Persons': Kerala High Court Remarks As State Again Declines Sanction For CBI To Prosecute Ex-Officials Of Cashew Corp

Third time after the Kerala government refused sanction for CBI to prosecute allegedly corrupt ex-officials of the State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC), the High Court orally slammed the government for "protecting" corrupt persons.“Government is moving with the corrupt persons…I am inclined to write this in another judgment. This is very very contemptuous attitude. Why the...

'Fall Of Woman's Headgear Due To Use Of Force Without Any Intention Does Not Amount To Outraging Modesty': J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the falling of a woman's headgear on account of the use of force does not amount to outraging her modesty. It observed that mere use of criminal force or assault on a woman, without any intention to outrage her modesty, does not constitute an offence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court clarified that intent to...

Delhi High Court Rejects FMC's Plea to Block Natco Insecticide Over Patent Dispute

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed an application by FMC Corporation seeking to restrain Natco Pharma Limited from manufacturing and selling its insecticidal product “Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD.” FMC alleged that Natco's product used a chemical intermediate covered by Claim 12 of its patent IN'645, which is set to expire on December 6, 2025.A sinhle bench of Justice Mini...

Chairperson And Member Vacancy At Child Welfare Committees In The National Capital Territory

Department of Women and Child Development, Government of NCT of Delhi invites online application for the post of Chairperson and Member.Name of the Post: Chairperson and Member No. of Post: Chairperson: 02 (Two) Member: 12 (Twelve) Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate shall have a degree in child psychology or psychiatry or law or social work or sociology or human health or education or human development or special education for differently abled children and has been actively...

NCLAT Stays Insolvency Proceedings Against Aviation Company After It Offers To Deposit Double The Debt

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Delhi has recently stayed the corporate insolvency proceedings against an aviation services company after it's suspended director offered to deposit Rs 1.09 crore, double the claimed dues of Rs. 54.03 lakh (with 15% interest), which had been pending since 2019, to demonstrate its bona fide intentions.The bench, comprising Chairperson...