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Part Cause Of Action Arises Where Authority Passes Order: Delhi High Court Restores Plea Against PNB
The Delhi High Court has held that a part of the cause of action arises at the place where the impugned order is passed, restoring a writ petition filed against Punjab National Bank (PNB) after setting aside a Single Judge's order that had declined to entertain it on jurisdictional grounds.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia was hearing...
Dispossession Proceedings Under BNSS Impermissible When Party Is In Actual Possession: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that proceedings for dispossession under Section 164/165 BNSS cannot be initiated if party in actual possession of property. Justice Brij Raj Singh held “The State Authority has to protect the parties but if actual possession is there with answering-opposite party nos.2 and 3, they cannot be dispossessed by proceeding under Sections 164/165 BNSS except...
Singing All Stanzas Of 'Vande Mataram' In Schools Not Made Mandatory: Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Against MHA Circular
The Karnataka High Court today refused to entertain a PIL challenging the Ministry of Home Affairs' circular advising singing of all six stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' in all schools.The division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakru and Justice C.M Poonacha noted that the MHA circular mentions "may" and is thus, not mandatory."....The petitioner claims that the same violates...
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Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 3]
Today is the third day of arguments before the 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala reference.Apart from CJI Surya Kant, the Bench comprises Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.Reports from Day 1 Hearing are...
Motor Accident Claim | Insurance Company Impleaded As Party Can Raise All Grounds, Contest Quantum Of Compensation : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently allowed an Insurance Company's plea against a Bombay High Court decision preventing it from raising submissions on the quantum of motor accident claim compensation.The Court observed that when an Insurance Company is impleaded as a party-respondent to a motor accident claim compensation case, it has a right to contest the claim on all available grounds. That is,...
'Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata', Supreme Court Dissolves 10-Year Estranged Marriage, Quashes 80+ Cases Between Couple
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 8) dissolved a marriage between a couple who were living apart for the last 10 years, and have filed over 80 cases against each other, their relatives and counsel, in what it described as bringing an end to the “matrimonial battle of Mahabharata”. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta strongly criticized the conduct of...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Bail To Former MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker In Money Laundering Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied bail to former MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker in a money laundering case. The Court observed that the allegations, nature of transactions, and material collected during the investigation did not justify release at this stage.Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya was hearing a petition seeking regular bail in a prosecution complaint filed by the Directorate of...
Constitutional Morality Vs Public Health: Blood Safety, Scientific Evidence And Exclusion Of Queer Donors
Indian constitutionalism today is characterized by a sharp divide between the forward-looking and right interpretation of the Constitution by the Supreme Court on the one hand, and the on-going sluggishness of the executive on the other. The Supreme Court of India continues to be the venue of an intense debate over the Guidelines for Blood Donor Selection and Blood Donor Referral, 2017. While the judiciary has spent the last decade in progressive interpretation of legislation and coming out in...
Litigation Fellowship Vacancy At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online applications for the NLSIU Litigation Fellowships. Name of the Post: Litigation Fellowship Essential Qualification and Experience Graduate of a three (3) or five (5) year law degree with a minimum of 55% or equivalent CGPA, who has enrolled in the State Bar Council, and passed the All India Bar Examination;Candidates who are in the final year of their law degree and scheduled to graduate in 2026 are eligible to...
Young Professional-II (Legal) Vacancy At ICMR - National Institute Of Nutrition, Hyderabad
ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad 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: 40 Years Remuneration: Rs. 42,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience Law graduate from a University / Institution recognized by UGC, enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council of State in which he / she is practicing and 2 years' experience in dealing with Civil /...