Art. 226 | High Courts Should Not Entertain Writ Petition In Matters Within Domain Of Tribunals : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 16) observed that matters falling within the jurisdiction of the tribunals should not be interfered with by the High Court upon invoking its Writ Jurisdiction. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi dismissed a batch of appeals concerning the recruitment of 15,000 primary school teachers in Karnataka, affirming the Karnataka High...

Not Filing Prescribed Affidavit As Per Conduct Of Election Rules Makes Election Petition Non-Maintainable: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that an election petition filed with allegations of corrupt practice has to be accompanied by a mandatory affidavit in Form 25, as required under Rule 94-A of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.Justice Ajay Mohan Goel Held that:“...though in the election petition there are allegations of corrupt practice, yet the election petitioner has not filed...

'Hurts Christian Sentiments': Catholic Congress Says Opposing Haal Movie, Kerala High Court Decides To Watch Film

The Kerala High Court on Friday (October 17) allowed the petition filed by Catholic Congress to implead itself in the plea preferred by director and producer of Shane Nigam starrer movie 'Haal' against CBFC's grant of A certification to the film. It also orally told that matter would be taken up on October 21 to decide on a date for the judge to view the movie.Justice V.G. Arun allowed...

Karur Stampede | Actor Vijay's TVK Party Not Recognised Political Party: ECI Tells Madras High Court

The Election Commission of India, on Friday, told the Madras High Court that Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party was not a recognised political party. As per the ECI rules, for being recognised as a State political party, a party has to secure at least 6% of the valid votes polled and two seats in Assembly polls or one in Lok Sabha polls or have 6% valid vote-share in the last Lok...

Ernakulam District Consumer Commission Orders HP India And Sysmantech To Refund And Compensate Over Defective Laptop

The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, comprising Shri D.B. Binu, President, Shri V. Ramachandran, Member, and Smt. Sreevidhia T.N., Member, held HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd. and Sysmantech jointly and severally liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice for supplying a defective HP OMEN 16.1” gaming laptop. The Commission directed them to...

How Is Rampal Managing To Write & Distribute Books Allegedly Targeting Hindu Deities From Hisar Prison? : Allahabad High Court Asks Jailor

On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) directed the Jailer, Hisar Central Jail in Haryana to explain as to how self-styled Godman Sant Rampal, presently lodged in the Jail, is writing and distributing books allegedly targeting the Hindu deities. A bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Prashant Kumar passed the order on a plea moved by Hindu Front for Justice...

Arbitral Proceedings Cannot Continue Once Moratorium Under IBC Is In Effect, Creditors' Recourse Lies Before Liquidator: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh held that arbitration proceedings cannot continue after commencement of liquidation, any order passed thereafter is not legally sustainable. However, considering that continuation of arbitration proceedings would be futile and that the petitioner had not been informed of the commencement of the liquidation, the court...

Four-Year Tenure For Tribunal Members Insufficient, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court In Challenge To Tribunal Reforms Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday(October 16) heard the Madras Bar Association case concerning the validity of the Tribunals Reforms Act 2021. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the issues pertaining to the reduction in tenures of members and Chairpersons of Tribunals across the country.Previously, Sr Advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for...

Legal Executive Vacancy At Induslnd Bank [Bhopal; Apply Now]

Induslnd Bank invites application for the post of Legal Executive.Name of the Post: Legal Executive Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law from recognized university; OR Master's degree in Law and minimum 3-5 years of experience in handling banking related cases. • Strong knowledge of banking laws, regulations, RBI guidelines and practices. • Familiarity with banking products and services. • Excellent drafting and litigation skills and ability to work...

MP High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Defrauding Ramakrishna Mission Ashram Official Of ₹2.5 Crore

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday (October 14) granted bail to a man allegedly involved in a cyber fraud case where an official of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram was cheated of Rs. 2 crore by persons who impersonated police officials and used forged documents.The bench of Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke directed,"Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the...

Rajasthan High Court Restrains Manufacture, Sale Or Import Of 'Genetically Modified' Foods Till Centre Frames Regulations

Rajasthan High Court has restrained the Food Safety Standards Authority of India and Environment Ministry's Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee from granting permission for sale, manufacture, distribution or import of Genetically Modified (GM) Food till regulations are framed governing such items. The court also directed the FSSAI and the Centre to frame the requisite regulations governing...

Call For Submissions | DSNLU's CILAD Invites Entries For “CILAD Monthly” – A Newsletter On International Law And Allied Disciplines

The Centre for International Law and Allied Disciplines (CILAD) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) has launched “CILAD Monthly”, a student-led newsletter dedicated to contemporary developments in International Law and allied disciplines. The publication aims to serve as a platform for interdisciplinary engagement, fostering analytical discourse and creative exploration in global legal studies.About DSNLUEstablished under the Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Act,...