The Jharkhand High Court on July 29 , took Suo Motu cognizance of the death of a district Judge in Dhanbad who was mowed down in a road accident on Wednesday when he was out on a morning walk.The Division bench Comprised of Chief Justice Dr. Ravi Ranjan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad on the basis of the letter by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Dhanbad regarding sad and unfortunate demise of Uttam Anand and the CCTV footage called upon the Advocate General of the State, Director General of Police, Jharkhand, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dhanbad and Superintendent of Police (City), Dhanbad and Rajiv Sinha, learned Additional Solicitor General of India.
The Supreme Court on July 23, 2021, dismissed an appeal challenging the order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning the sale of firecrackers during Covid-19 in all cities and towns across the country with poor air quality index (AQI).Senior Advocate PS Narasimha, who appeared for firecracker sellers/dealers, informed the bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Sanjiv Khanna that a total ban had been imposed on firecrackers during Covid-19.
The Court clarified that the ban was in place only in places where air quality was poor and the ban was only on sales and not on manufacture.
“Whatever can be controlled should be controlled,” said the Court.Read More....
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The Supreme Court has today refused to entertain a plea filed by BJP MLA Gautam Gambhir and his organization Gautam Gambhir Foundation challenging the order of the Delhi High Court over the hoarding of Oxygen and medicines related to COVID19 including Remdesivir, Fabiflu, etc.A divisional bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah noted, “People were running halter skelter looking for oxygen, Remdesivir and then there were Trusts of social standing saying we can provide, we cannot allow it.”Read More...
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The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, sought the stand of the Centre in a fresh plea filed challenging the constitutional validity of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which were notified by the Central Government on February 25’ 2021.The Bench comprising Chief Justice D.N.
Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued a notice in the petition by an Advocate, who is affected by the said Rules.
The matter is slated for September 13’ 2021.Read More...
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The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Central and Delhi governments on a plea filed by auto drivers union Chaalak Shakti, challenging the mandatory imposition of uniforms on auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the Centre, Delhi Government, Delhi Police and the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, and posted the matter for further hearing on August 20.Read More...
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The Delhi High Court has instructed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to consider including the name of five-time Paralympian and Arjuna awardee Naresh Kumar Sharma in the list of shooters selected for Tokyo Paralympics 2021.A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Rekha Palli on Tuesday further instructed the Ministry to examine the selection process and take appropriate action in case of any foul play.Read More...
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The Karnataka High Court has rejected a notice issued by the Uttar Pradesh police to Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari, seeking his personal presence in a communal sensitive case, stating that it was issued with a ‘malafide’ intent.The Single-Judge Bench of Justice G Narender, however, allowed the police to record his statement via virtual mode or by visiting his office or residence.
The court said the notice under Section 41(A) to Maheshwari was issued by malafide as it did not meet pre-conditions.Read More...
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The Union cabinet on July 14 approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the development of infrastructure facilities for the judiciary for a further period of five years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026.The government’s share of the total cost of Rs 9,000 crore on the scheme will be Rs 5,357 crore, including Rs 50 crore for the implementation through the Gram Nyayalaya scheme and a national mission for justice and legal reform.
The scheme will help in the construction of 3,800 court halls and 4,000 residential units (both new and ongoing projects) for judicial officers of district and subordinate courts, 1,450 lawyer halls, 1,450 toilet complexes and 3,800 digital computer rooms.Read More...
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A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the Ministry of Home Affairs challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Comissioner.The plea filed by Advocate Manohar Lal Sharma submitted that respondents have wilfully denied compliance of the order passed by the Supreme Court in Prakash Singh case on July 3, 2018 that there must be minimum three months left of service prior to the retirement for the appointment of DGP.Read More...
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The Patna High Court recently sought information from the state government regarding the factual status of vaccination and health infrastructure available in the State.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar heard an interlocutory application filed in a connected case highlighting the plight of Ayush doctors working on a contract basis in the State.Read More...
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has issued a notification, granting power to the Delhi Police Commissioner to apprehend anyone under the National Security Act (NSA) till October 18.The notification, issued on July 22, said “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (3) of section 3, read with clause (e) of Section 2 of the National Security Act, 1980, the Lt Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to direct that during the period between July 19, 2021 to October 18, 2021, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi may also exercise the powers of detaining authority under sub section (2) of the section 3 of the aforesaid Act.” Read More...
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A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to form a Special Investigation Team under Supreme Court supervision to investigate the Pegasus scandal and prosecute all accused persons/ ministers for buying Pegasus spyware and snooping on citizens of India including judges, opposition leaders, and political persons, activist, advocates, and others for their vested political interest since 2017 under provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Official Secrets Act and the Indian Penal Code.Read More...
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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL as withdrawn by the advocate over details of FIRs filed against people who had put up posters and pamphlets asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi why Covid vaccines were exported instead of vaccinating people in India.Read More...
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The Allahabad High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on Oriental Insurance Company Limited for filing a petition without consideration in the matter, challenging the order of the District Review Committee to pay compensation under the ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Sarvahit Bima Yojna’ (MKSBY).The Lucknow Division Bench of Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh on Monday passed this order, while hearing a petition filed by the insurance company, through its Manager.Read More...
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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition of telecom companies, refusing to re-calculate the outstanding Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues demanded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).The Special Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, S. Abdul Nazeer and M.R.
Shah pronounced the order.On July 19, the Supreme Court had reserved its verdict on the petitions of Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Tata Teleservices.Read More...
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The Union government has knocked on the Supreme Court doors, asking it to allow the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) time till September, for the framing of uniform guidelines for payment of ex-gratia assistance to families of those who succumbed to COVID-19.Earlier on June 30, the apex court had given NDMA six weeks to submit the guidelines.The government said ‘accelerated’ formulation of guidelines would lead to “undesirable results”.
The court said work on the recommendations was at an advanced stage.The top court of the country had earlier flayed the NDMA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for failing to perform its duty.Read More...
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The Jharkhand High Court on July 29 , took Suo Motu cognizance of the death of a district Judge in Dhanbad who was mowed down in a road accident on Wednesday when he was out on a morning walk.The Division bench Comprised of Chief Justice Dr. Ravi Ranjan and Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad on the basis of the letter by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Dhanbad regarding sad and unfortunate demise of Uttam Anand and the CCTV footage called upon the Advocate General of the State, Director General of Police, Jharkhand, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dhanbad and Superintendent of Police (City), Dhanbad and Rajiv Sinha, learned Additional Solicitor General of India.
A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the Ministry of Home Affairs challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Comissioner.The plea filed by Advocate Manohar Lal Sharma submitted that respondents have wilfully denied compliance of the order passed by the Supreme Court in Prakash Singh case on July 3, 2018 that there must be minimum three months left of service prior to the retirement for the appointment of DGP.Read More...
The Supreme Court on July 23, 2021, dismissed an appeal challenging the order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning the sale of firecrackers during Covid-19 in all cities and towns across the country with poor air quality index (AQI).Senior Advocate PS Narasimha, who appeared for firecracker sellers/dealers, informed the bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Sanjiv Khanna that a total ban had been imposed on firecrackers during Covid-19.
The Court clarified that the ban was in place only in places where air quality was poor and the ban was only on sales and not on manufacture.
“Whatever can be controlled should be controlled,” said the Court.Read More....
The Patna High Court recently sought information from the state government regarding the factual status of vaccination and health infrastructure available in the State.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar heard an interlocutory application filed in a connected case highlighting the plight of Ayush doctors working on a contract basis in the State.Read More...
The Supreme Court has today refused to entertain a plea filed by BJP MLA Gautam Gambhir and his organization Gautam Gambhir Foundation challenging the order of the Delhi High Court over the hoarding of Oxygen and medicines related to COVID19 including Remdesivir, Fabiflu, etc.A divisional bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah noted, “People were running halter skelter looking for oxygen, Remdesivir and then there were Trusts of social standing saying we can provide, we cannot allow it.”Read More...
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has issued a notification, granting power to the Delhi Police Commissioner to apprehend anyone under the National Security Act (NSA) till October 18.The notification, issued on July 22, said “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (3) of section 3, read with clause (e) of Section 2 of the National Security Act, 1980, the Lt Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to direct that during the period between July 19, 2021 to October 18, 2021, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi may also exercise the powers of detaining authority under sub section (2) of the section 3 of the aforesaid Act.” Read More...
The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, sought the stand of the Centre in a fresh plea filed challenging the constitutional validity of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which were notified by the Central Government on February 25’ 2021.The Bench comprising Chief Justice D.N.
Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued a notice in the petition by an Advocate, who is affected by the said Rules.
The matter is slated for September 13’ 2021.Read More...
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to form a Special Investigation Team under Supreme Court supervision to investigate the Pegasus scandal and prosecute all accused persons/ ministers for buying Pegasus spyware and snooping on citizens of India including judges, opposition leaders, and political persons, activist, advocates, and others for their vested political interest since 2017 under provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Official Secrets Act and the Indian Penal Code.Read More...
The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Central and Delhi governments on a plea filed by auto drivers union Chaalak Shakti, challenging the mandatory imposition of uniforms on auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the Centre, Delhi Government, Delhi Police and the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, and posted the matter for further hearing on August 20.Read More...
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL as withdrawn by the advocate over details of FIRs filed against people who had put up posters and pamphlets asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi why Covid vaccines were exported instead of vaccinating people in India.Read More...
The Delhi High Court has instructed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to consider including the name of five-time Paralympian and Arjuna awardee Naresh Kumar Sharma in the list of shooters selected for Tokyo Paralympics 2021.A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Rekha Palli on Tuesday further instructed the Ministry to examine the selection process and take appropriate action in case of any foul play.Read More...
The Allahabad High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on Oriental Insurance Company Limited for filing a petition without consideration in the matter, challenging the order of the District Review Committee to pay compensation under the ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Sarvahit Bima Yojna’ (MKSBY).The Lucknow Division Bench of Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh on Monday passed this order, while hearing a petition filed by the insurance company, through its Manager.Read More...
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a notice issued by the Uttar Pradesh police to Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari, seeking his personal presence in a communal sensitive case, stating that it was issued with a ‘malafide’ intent.The Single-Judge Bench of Justice G Narender, however, allowed the police to record his statement via virtual mode or by visiting his office or residence.
The court said the notice under Section 41(A) to Maheshwari was issued by malafide as it did not meet pre-conditions.Read More...
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition of telecom companies, refusing to re-calculate the outstanding Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues demanded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).The Special Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, S. Abdul Nazeer and M.R.
Shah pronounced the order.On July 19, the Supreme Court had reserved its verdict on the petitions of Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Tata Teleservices.Read More...
The Union cabinet on July 14 approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the development of infrastructure facilities for the judiciary for a further period of five years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026.The government’s share of the total cost of Rs 9,000 crore on the scheme will be Rs 5,357 crore, including Rs 50 crore for the implementation through the Gram Nyayalaya scheme and a national mission for justice and legal reform.
The scheme will help in the construction of 3,800 court halls and 4,000 residential units (both new and ongoing projects) for judicial officers of district and subordinate courts, 1,450 lawyer halls, 1,450 toilet complexes and 3,800 digital computer rooms.Read More...
The Union government has knocked on the Supreme Court doors, asking it to allow the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) time till September, for the framing of uniform guidelines for payment of ex-gratia assistance to families of those who succumbed to COVID-19.Earlier on June 30, the apex court had given NDMA six weeks to submit the guidelines.The government said ‘accelerated’ formulation of guidelines would lead to “undesirable results”.
The court said work on the recommendations was at an advanced stage.The top court of the country had earlier flayed the NDMA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for failing to perform its duty.Read More...