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Munambam Land Dispute | Waqf Board Didn't Come Forward, Litigants Opposing Inquiry With 'Ulterior Purpose': Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Friday (October 10) observed that the litigants who had approached the court challenging appointment of inquiry commission by the state in the Munambam land dispute were only masquerading for certain other interested parties having "ulterior purposes".The court made the observation while allowing two appeals filed by the State Government challenging a March 17...
Forgery Conviction Cannot Be Sustained On Sole Testimony Of Person Claiming Familiarity With Accused's Handwriting: Kerala High Court Reiterates
The Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that conditions under Section 47 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 must be satisfied to sustain the conviction for forgery or related offences, and the sole testimony of a witness claiming familiarity with the handwriting of the accused do not suffice. Justice A. Badharudeen delivered the judgment while allowing appeals challenging a conviction in...
Sabarimala Gold Loss: Kerala High Court Flags Misappropriation In Sideframes Of Sanctum, Orders SIT To Investigate On That Aspect Also
The Kerala High Court on Friday (October 10) flagged alleged gold loss in the lintels/sideframes of the Sreekovil of Sabarimala temple and ordered the SIT to investigate into the same as well.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar today observed:"From the investigation so far conducted, it appears that in so far as sideframes/lintel,...
Supreme Court Stays Defamation Trial Against Ex-Kerala Minister TM Thomas Issac Over 'Lottery Mafia' Remark Against Santiago Martin
The Supreme Court today stayed further proceedings in the defamation case filed against former Kerala Finance Minister TM Thomas Issac for calling 'lottery king' Santiago Martin a "lottery mafia" during a press statement.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, staying trial pending against Thomas Issac before a Judicial Magistrate in Sikkim. The bench also...
Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking CBI Investigation Into Deaths Of Children Due To Cough Syrups
The Supreme Court on Friday (October 10) dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation by the CBI into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to contaminated cough syrups.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran dismissed the PIL filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta opposed the petition, saying that the States are competent...
'Dreams' Need Not Suffer For Procedure: Rajasthan High Court Slams ₹5 Lakh Forfeiture Of NEET Candidate Over A Day's Delay In Depositing Fee
Granting relief to a successful NEET candidate whose candidature was considered ineligible as he was late by 1 day in depositing fee, Rajasthan High Court slammed the forfeiture of Rs 5 Lakh security deposit by the Counselling Board terming it "unjust enrichment". The bench of Justice Sameer Jain opined that merely due to procedural irregularities or delays which could be condoned, the dreams...
Bollywood Actor Suniel Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Against His Deepfake Images
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has moved the Bombay High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. He has asked the court to restrain the circulation of deepfake images and videos featuring him and his family across social media platforms.Shetty has also sought directions to take down his unauthorised photographs used on commercial websites, including gambling and astrology platforms....
Can A Person Be Permitted To Change Name After Sex Reassignment Surgery? : Allahabad High Court To Examine
The Allahabad High Court is set to consider and examine a significant question as to whether after sex reassignment surgery a person may be permitted to change name. A bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery requested Senior Advocate HR Mishra, assisted by Sri Advocate VR Tiwari, to assist the Court on this question. The matter will be heard on October 30. The Court...
Landlord Need Not Disclose Exact Nature Of Business To Seek Eviction Of Tenant For Bonafide Need: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that in today's fast-changing economy, a landlord seeking eviction of tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act 1958 for bonafide use, need not disclose the exact nature of business proposed to be carried out from the tenanted premises.Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed,“In the opinion of this Court, the nature/ purpose/ disclosure of the...
'Stunned & In Deep Awe': UP Court Orders Inquiry, Medical Examination After Under-Trial Alleges Torture For Opposing 'Illegal' Jail Activities
Expressing shock at the sight of injury marks on an under-trial prisoner's body, a Firozabad court in Uttar Pradesh has ordered a comprehensive medical examination, an inquiry by SDM and protective measures after the inmate alleged that he was brutally beaten inside the District Jail for objecting to illegal activities allegedly being run there. The order was passed On Tuesday...
The Time Paradox: When The Tool Becomes The Master
It was just another leisurely holiday morning, and I had gone to the gym for my usual routine. As I warmed up on the treadmill, running at my own pace, my eyes drifted towards the wall clock. That silent, unmoving face with two hands ticking away suddenly struck me with the force of a bolt out of the blue. Here was a small man-made machine showing me “time.” But what exactly is this time that has ruled over me, and over all of us? How did this abstraction, born for convenience, come to dominate...