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Decoding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

Dec 23, 2021 Ritansha Lakshmi 17

“Directive principle set forth the humanitarian social precepts that were and are the aims of Indian social revolution.” - Granville Austin IntroductionThe Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in Part IV of the Indian constitution provides the most captivating and fascinating part of the constitution. As the name implies,...

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Cheque Bounce Case: Rebuttal does not have to be conclusively established, Court acquits the accused [READ ORDER]

Dec 27, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 65

In a recently registered case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Court of the Metropolitan Magistrate (at the Karkardooma Courts, Delhi) exonerated the accused on the ground that the complainant had miserably failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubts. The accused was represented by Ares Law offices.Brief Facts...

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CROSS-BORDER INSOLVENCY: Report on the rules and regulations released in November, 2021 by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)

Dec 22, 2021 Isha Virmani 15

MeaningCross-border insolvency, which can also be termed as International Insolvency, is the principle that governs the fate of debtors who have financial creditors in more than one nation in a situation of insolvency. The importance of cross-border insolvency lies in the fact that businesses today involve an international and cross border...

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Sun Pharma's Revital found Guilty of unfair trade practice. [Read Order]

Dec 29, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 51

A consumer Forum in South Delhi Qutub Institutional Area has ruled against Sun Pharma's famous brand, Revital (Earlier owned by Ranbaxy). In 2016, Revital ran an advertisement that promised a gold cold of 25 grams of purchasing a bottle of the same. The complaint, Mr Zamirdin purchased the same through a chemist shop during the gold coin campaign...

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Difference Between Homicide and Murder under IPC, 1860

Dec 23, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 55

“Homicide” refers to killing of a human being by a human being. It is the highest degree of bodily injury that can be inflicted on a human body. However, it is not always necessary that a person committing homicide would be held liable. Culpable homicide is defined under section 299 of the Indian Penal Code, provides it as “Whoever...

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CJI flags challenge of ‘non-cooperative executive’

Dec 28, 2021 Vaibhav Gattani 7

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Sunday expressed grave concern over the executive’s “growing tendency to disregard and disrespect court orders” and said unless there is cooperation and assistance from both the executive and legislature, justice to people cannot be ensured by the judiciary single-handedly.Justice Ramana said the higher...

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Delhi Police arrests gangster Rakesh Tajpuria in connection with Rohini courtroom shootout.

Jan 13, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 0

Delhi Police arrested gangster Rakesh Tajpuria from Narela after a brief encounter on Tuesday night in connection with the Rohini courtroom shootout. The Special Cell said Tajpuria, who had been absconding for months, had provided the weapons that were used by assailants to gun down gangster Jitender Gogi inside Delhi's Rohini court.On September...

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Delhi imposes Strict restrictions. Know what is allowed and what is not

Jan 12, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 19

Delhi Disaster Management Authority has decided to impose strict instructions to contain Covid -19. In its meeting of 10th January headed by the Lt. Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal observed that the covid positivity rate had jumped over 23% during the past few weeks. The DDMA through under section 22 of the Disaster Management Act. 2005,...

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Supreme Court hearing plea filed by Ajay Gautam against the Supreme Court Registry

Jan 03, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 4

SupremeCourt hearing plea filed by Ajay Gautam against the Supreme Court Registry alleging delayed listing of cases in which petitioners are appearing in person.Ajay Gautam appearing in person: Milords, if there is an urgency in the case and the Registry takes 1 year, 2 year and even 9 years in some cases the matter becomes infructuous for the...

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SC likely to take up on January 7 an urgent petition seeking judicial probe into the security lapse in PM's convoy stuck on a flyover

Jan 06, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 8

SC likely to take up on January 7 an urgent petition seeking judicial probe into the security lapse in Punjab which saw the PM's convoy stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutesAn urgent oral mentioning was made by sr adv Maninder Singh before CJI BenchMr. Singh said the records of bandobust, security arrangements by State government for the...

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How are animals and trees protected in India? Laws Related to Wildlife Act

Jan 06, 2022 Shrestha Kabra 3

IntroductionIndia is a vast country with a diverse population, affluent flora, and fauna. The percentage of land covered by such wildlife consists of 10% of the world's species. Therefore, the government needs to protect these wildlife species from getting extinct and destroyed due to humans or any other intervention. Indian Constitution also...

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Why Manali-Rohtang Pass has entry restrictions? Know the law

Jan 05, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 7

An important judgement was passed by the National Green Tribunal Principal Bench in New Delhi on 22nd December 2021 for maintaining the ecology in the area of Manali and Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. The fact that Himachal Pradesh is one of the famous tourist destinations in India has been evident over the years. At the same time, the...

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IIT, MCI, Jamia can't receive foreign funds from 2022

Jan 06, 2022 Shrestha Kabra 5

On Saturday, i.e January 1st 2022 the FCRA registration of about 6000 entities were deemed to be ceased. The entities whose registration was cancelled also include IIT Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia, Indian Medical Association and Nehru Memorial Museum and Library are among nearly 6,000 entities whose FCRA registration is deemed to have ceased on...

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Property Registration will be 20% Cheaper till June 2022

Jan 05, 2022 Komal Kinger 8

On 30th December, 2021 Delhi Government extended the 20 percent allowance on circle rate for land and immovable property till June 2022 , in consonance with the official order given by the revenue department of Delhi. [1]Delhi Revenue Minister Mr. Kailash Gahlot said in a tweet: "The Delhi government's announcement of a 20% reduction in circular...

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Free Trade Agreement Between UK & INDIA

Jan 13, 2022 Shrestha Kabra 0

UK has recently launched the FTA negotiations with India, the same was announced on Thursday. The first round of negotiations is expected to begin from next week itself. The British government described it as a "golden opportunity" to put British businesses at the "front of the queue" of the Indian economy.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said...

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Delhi High Court is hearing appeals filed by WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook

Jan 03, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 6

Delhi High Court is hearing appeals filed by WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook (now Meta) against a single bench order declining to interfere with CCI's investigation.Matter before bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh.Sr Adv Harish Salve appears for WhatsappSalve: Your lordship had kept this matter back since other...

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Convict Can Pay Fine Directly To Complainant: Section 138 NI Act, Kerala High Court

Jan 05, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 7

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a convict in the Rajeswary vs State of Kerala case which is a cheque bounce case under Section 138 N.I Act can pay the fine amount directly to the complainant. And it is not necessary to pay the fine in court. In this case, while hearing the accuseds' Criminal Revision Petition, Justice Viju Abraham upheld...

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Read This Before Buying Any Property

Dec 24, 2021 Surabhi Jha 23

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 2016. This Act seeks to guard home-buyers. And also help boost investments within the land industry. The Act establishes a regulatory agency (RERA) in each state to regulate the important estate sector. It acts as an adjudicating body for quick dispute...

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Complaint against Sunny Leone and others for actor’s new song Madhuban mein Radhika Naache

Dec 28, 2021 Dolly Chhabda 24

A complaint has been filed with the Delhi police against Sunny Leone and the makers of the song under IPC sections 295,298,505,34 and Section 67 of the IT Act.Ever since its release, Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's latest song, "Madhuban mein Radhika naache" was released on Wednesday (December 22). The song, which has been composed by...

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Breaking: Blast in Ludhiana court complex [LIVE UPDATES]

Dec 23, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 45

A blast took place in the Ludhiana court complex on Thursday afternoon. The Ludhiana court complex blast took place on the second floor of the building. Two people were killed and four seriously injured in a blast inside a crowded court complex in Ludhiana in Punjab this afternoon.The blast reportedly took place at 12:22 pm inside a bathroom...

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Breaking: No Cultural Events, No Gatherings for Christmas, New Year celebrations in Delhi amid Omicron fear [READ ORDER]

Dec 22, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 10

All DMs and District DCPs shall ensure that no cultural event/gatherings/congregation/take place for celebrating Christmas or New Year in NCT of Delhi, DDMA said.The Omicron variant of coronavirus spreading rapidly across the country. On Wednesday, the Delhi government announced a prohibition. It is on the cultural events,...

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Election Commission Focuses On Vaccinations

Jan 10, 2022 SHRESTHA KABRA 0

The Election Commission on 6th January reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the poll-bound states with the Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan and health experts. After the meeting, the commission emphasised the need for the vaccination of all eligible people there.This is the second time when Bhushan briefed the EC top brass on the emerging...

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The International Spirits And Wines Association Of India (ISWAI) Has Urged The Delhi Government To Allow Liquor Delivery To Homes

Jan 06, 2022 Komal Kinger 6

On Thursday , 30th December 2021, the association pleaded the Delhi government to consider and implement home delivery of alcoholic beverages in the capital on the back of rising covid-19 cases.As Large multinational liquor businesses like Bacardi, Beam Suntory, Brown Forman, Diageo, Moet Hennessy, Pernod Ricard, and William Grant...

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Supreme Court forms an Independent Committee to Probe PM Modi Security Lapse.

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 2

Today, The Bench of CJI Ramana, Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said that they will pass a detailed order to form an independent committee headed by a retired Supreme Court's Judge. The committee will include the IG level officers from NIA and other agencies who would help the judge and the Registry of the Punjab and Haryana High...

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Supreme Court hearing the plea by BJP law makers, led by Ashish Shelar, challenging its resolution suspending 12 BJP Members [LIVE UPDATES]

Jan 11, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 4

Supreme Court is hearing the plea by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) law makers, led by Ashish Shelar, challenging its resolution suspending 12 BJP Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for a yearAdv Rahul Chitnis: I am led by Sr Adv Aryama Sundaram. an application has been made by them before the chairman of the assembly. yesterday hearing was...

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Recap 2021: Here's a look at the ten most important judgements of the year

Jan 03, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 4

As responsible citizens of India, it is important for each one of us to be updated with the recent legal happenings and important judgments. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 important judgments of 2021: 1: Laxmibai Chandaragi v. The State of KarnatakaJudgment- Consent of family is not needed once two adults decide to...

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Supreme Court Expands The Definition Of Vulnerable Witnesses, Calls For Deposition Centres In All High Courts

Jan 13, 2022 Anurupa Biswas 3

The Supreme Court expanded the scope of vulnerable witnesses under Section 3 of the Delhi High Court Guidelines to include victims of sexual assault and mental illness, among others.A Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant was hearing a plea on the issue of protecting vulnerable witnesses in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment in...

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National Green Tribunal: Data 2021

Dec 31, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 11

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Amazon moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC division bench order staying arbitration with Future Group before Singapore tribunal (SIAC)

Jan 10, 2022 Ritansha 2

On 10th January, Amazon has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court ruling that suspended the ongoing arbitration proceeding against Future Group concerning the 2019 contract arrangement between the two companies. According to persons acquainted with the issue, the Special Leave Petition (SLP) was filed on Saturday and is...

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Future Group-Amazon: Delhi High Court stays arbitration proceedings before Singapore tribunal

Jan 10, 2022 Dolly Chhabda 1

Shares of Future Group recovered amid a market fall on Thursday after the Delhi High Court delayed the Amazon-Future arbitration over the appeals filed by Future Retail and its promoters.While Future Retail rose as much as 8.5 percent, Future Consumer was up 9.3 percent. Future Lifestyle gained as much as 13.8 percent and Future Enterprises Ltd...

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Future Retail to Delhi High court, declare arbitration with Amazon illegal

Jan 03, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 2

New Delhi, Future Retail argues that since the 2019 deal no longer has antitrust approval, it has "no legal existence" in India, and Amazon can no longer assert its rights at SIAC.Future Retail (Big Bazaar) has asked the Delhi High court to declare ongoing arbitration proceedings with Amazon.com illegal. It argued that India's antitrust agency had...

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5% GST on your Online Food Orders

Jan 05, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 5

Food aggregators like Swiggy and Zomato will have to collect Good and Service Tax (GST) at a 5% rate beginning January 1st, 2022. This move will widen the tax base as many food vendors are currently outside the GST threshold will become liable to pay GST when provided through these online platforms.Currently, only restaurants registered under GST...

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Offline payments capped at ₹200/transaction

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 2

The RBI approved a pilot plan on August 6 to encourage technological advances that enable small-value digital transactions to be completed offline. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established the top limit for individual offline payment transactions at 200 rupees on Monday, stating that such transactions may only be made in person. These are...

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Sony’s India unit agrees to absorb Zee Entertainment

Dec 28, 2021 Dolly Chhabda 4

Sony Pictures Networks India Private Ltd. (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) have agreed to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries.After closing, the new combined entity will be listed publicly in India.What is a merger?As per law, the joining...

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Vodafone Idea converts AGR dues into equity, Govt to own 35.8% What does this mean?

Jan 13, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 2

Vodafone Idea on 11th January 2022 informed that the board at its meeting held on 10th January had approved the conversion of the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction instalments and Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Dues into equity. The conversion will therefore result in dilution to all the existing shareholders of the company,...

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Malayalam cine star Dileep seeks anticipatory bail on conspiracy to kill police officers

Jan 12, 2022 Dolly Chhabda 8

Malayalam cine star Dileep on Monday moved to Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers probing the sexual assault of an actress back in 2017.Besides Dileep, his younger brother - P Sivakumar - and brother-in-law - T N Suraj - have also moved to the...

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Arrest warrant against SP Maurya, who quit Team Yogi yesterday, for 2014 hate speech

Jan 12, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 3

The MP-MLA court has issued an arrest warrant against former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Swami Prasad Maurya. The court ordered him to appear before the court by January 24. While former minister Swami Prasad Maurya did not appear before the court on Wednesday in connection with his controversial remarks on deities in 2014, Additional Chief...

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'Sheena Bora is alive, search for her in Kashmir': Indrani Mukerjea writes to CBI

Dec 20, 2021 Vaibhav Gattani 10

What will happen in this case if Indrani Mukerjea’s daughter or say the victim is alive?If Indrani Mukerjea’s daughter is alive then Indrani will be considered being Wrongfully Convicted. For the wrongfully convicted, life after exoneration presents a plethora of issues. The abrupt shift of personality poses new obstacles to criminally...

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Justice Indu Malhotra to investigate PM's Security Lapse

Jan 13, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 5

Supreme Court on Wednesday (12/01/2022) appointed a high profile probe committee under retired Justice Indu Malhotra. The committee will investigate the breach at PM Modi's visit to Punjab on 5th January. A bench headed by the CJI NV Ramana ordered that the committee will also include the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana Court, the...

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Kerala Actor Kidnapping-Assault Case: Trial Court Orders Police To Investigate Director's Revelations

Jan 10, 2022 Komal Kinger 1

On January 4, 2022, while hearing a case involving the abduction and sexual assault of a leading actress, Kochi Court directed the police to investigate a shocking revelation by a film director that actor Dileep, one of the accused, had accessed the visual content of the assault before it was even produced in court. The director has accused Dileep...

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Supreme Court Advocates Demand Action Against Threat Calls In PM Security Lapse Case; Write Letter to Delhi Police Commissioner

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record (SCAORA) Association has written to the Secretary-General of the Supreme Court and the Delhi Police Commissioner. The association wants immediate action against anonymous callers who took responsibility for the security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hussaninwala flyover in Punjab.The background...

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Read New Covid Curbs in Delhi: What’s Open, What’s Not [Read Order]

Dec 28, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 15

Delhi COVID-19 new "Level 1" safety guidelines: Cinema halls will be open on odd-even dates and gyms will be closed, among other strict measures The Delhi government has released a new order on stricter COVID-19 safety guidelines as cases continue to rise in the national capital amid the Omicron strain threat. The "Level 1" or "Yellow Alert"...

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Read New Covid Curbs in Delhi: What’s Open, What’s Not [Read Order]

Dec 28, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 15

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Election Commission Focuses On Vaccinations

Jan 10, 2022 SHRESTHA KABRA 0

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The International Spirits And Wines Association Of India (ISWAI) Has Urged The Delhi Government To Allow Liquor Delivery To Homes

Jan 06, 2022 Komal Kinger 6

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NEET-PG Admissions: Centre Wants Urgent Hearing For EWS Quota Case

Jan 05, 2022 Anurupa Biswas 1

The centre has urged the Supreme Court to take up petitions challenging the criteria for economically weaker sections in the NEET-PG admissions, saying there was a genuine urgency in the matter.The bench headed by Justice Chandrachud had enquired the centre to explain what exercises were undertaken to arrive at the Rs. 8 Lakh annual income ceiling...

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China reaches out to the UN against Elon Musk

Dec 30, 2021 Lawstreet News Network 6

Recently China has filed an International complaint against Elon Musk's company, the Starlink Internet Services project. The complaint is with the United Nations because the Chinese station has had two close encounters with the Starlink projects this year. According to a document submitted by China this month to the United Nations Office for...

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Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure playing hide and seek, not here with clean hands; Delhi High Court

Jan 13, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 3

"The High Court was hearing an execution case brought by a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure seeking to execute a Rs 7,200 crore arbitration judgement in its favour."On the 11th of January, the Delhi High Court stated that Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure and its subsidiary Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL) were playing...

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Calcutta High Court allows Gangasagar Mela but imposes strict conditions

Jan 12, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 3

The Calcutta High Court on 10th January modified certain conditions imposed earlier while allowing the State Government to hold this year's, Gangasagar Mela. The court has permitted the mela amidst the fresh surge in Covid-19 cases in West Bengal. The Mela is one of the largest human congregations in the world. It is just the second after the...

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Federation of Resident Doctors Association files impleadment application in Supreme Court

Jan 06, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 3

Federation of Resident Doctors Association files impleadment application in Supreme Court seeking to join as a party in the case.Datar: Yesterday I was submitting that as far as 8 lakh was concerned, there was no base at all.Datar: In the 2nd counter dated 26.10.2021 they have made it clear. Please refer to page 4.The 1st submission is: they...

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Green Signal To NEET PG Counselling

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

Supreme court on 7th January gave the signal in Neil Aurelio Nunes v. Union of India to the NEET PG Counselling as per earlier notified criteria by the Centre on the EWS category. At the same time, the centre has promised that it will implement the Ajay Bhushan Pandey Committee recommendation. The matter is related to the EWS...

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Haridwar hate speech case: Supreme Court Live Hearing

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 4

[HARIDWAR HATE SPEECHES]Plea seeking probe into Hate Speeches Made In Haridwar & Delhi against the Muslim community mentioned before Supreme Court Bench led by CJI RamanaSr Adv Kapil Sibal mentions before CJISibal: I’ve moved this PIL in respect of what happened in Dharam Sansad in Haridwar on 17th & 19th. We’re living in...

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High Court Can't Re-Appreciate Evidence as Court Of First Appeal

Jan 13, 2022 Anurupa Biswas 3

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Bela M Trivedi held that power under article 227 of the constitution, which deals with the power of superintendence over all state courts does not enable High Courts to again weigh or appreciate the evidence and facts of the matter being challenged.The jurisdiction exercised is in the nature of correctional...

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Supreme Court begins hearing the PM security breach issue during his recent visit to Punjab.

Jan 07, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 5

Supreme Court begins hearing the PM security breach issue during his recent visit to Punjab. Senior Adv Maninder Singh appearing for the petitioners says it’s not just a law and order issue but an issue under the SPG Act.PM Security breach: Centre in Supreme Court backs demand for directing a district judge assisted by NIA officials to seize...

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Supreme Court Enquiry Committee comprising the following Terms and Members [Read Order]

Jan 12, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 5

Enquiry Committee comprising the following: Justice Indu Malhotra, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India¬ Chairperson;Director General or his nominee not below the rank of Inspector General of Police of National Investigation Agency¬ Member;Director General of Police, Union...

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Mumbai court refuses bail to Anil Deshmukh's lawyer accused of outraging the modesty of an NCP member.

Jan 13, 2022 Dolly Chhabda 1

On 11th January 2022, A sessions court in Mumbai has refused pre-arrest bail to a city-based lawyer accused of outraging the modesty of a woman member of the NCP.The Dindoshi sessions court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by Inderpal Singh (62), who represents Maharashtra's former home minister Anil Deshmukh in a money...

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[Breaking] NEET PG Counselling Hearing in SC

Jan 03, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

NEET PG Counselling: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to mention the NEET EWS quota matter before Justice DY Chandrachud led bench todaySG: This is regarding EWS reservation. there is some urgency. Please have it tomorrow (its scheduled for Jan 6)Justice DY Chandrachud: that is a 3 judge bench matter right?Centre requests the SC to hear EWS quota...

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Supreme Court to hear plea preferred by NEET-UG candidates

Jan 07, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 5

Supreme Court to hear plea preferred by NEET-UG candidates who alleged rigging of their OMR sheets after publication of the answer keys by the National Testing AgencyDYC J: Mr Kumar, when will you file your reply?Adv Rupesh Kumar: We've already filed the same. Can it be taken up on Monday?DYC J: We can keep it up on Monday. Till then I'll also...

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PM Security Breach: Supreme Court Orders probe by committee headed by retired SC Judge, Justice Indu Malhotra

Jan 12, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

CJI: We appoint a committee headed by Justice Indu Malhotra, DG NIA, DG Security of Punjab and Reg General of Punjab and Haryana HCCJI: the terms of reference will be the cause of breach, what are the safeguards required for such safety of the Prime Minister. The committee to submit a report at the earliestCJI: Punjab and Haryana HC Registrar...

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"Prayers too vague:" Allahabad High Court refuses to entertain PIL on alleged corruption in Madrasa

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

The Allahabad High Court today refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed by a farmer to point out corruption in the appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff in certain Madarsas as the Court noted that the plea contained omnibus prayers. [Mohammad Imran v. State of Uttar Pradesh and...

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The Supreme Court Has Ordered A Three-Member Committee, Led By A Former SC Judge, To Investigate PM Modi's Security Failure.

Jan 12, 2022 Komal Kinger 3

On January 10th, 2022, while hearing the case of Lawyers Voice v. State of Punjab and Others, the Hon'ble Supreme Court said that it will form an impartial committee led by a retired Supreme Court Judge to probe the security failure during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state of Punjab on January 5th, 2022.A three-judge bench led...

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Supreme Court Again Extends The Limitation Period To File Cases Due To COVID-19

Jan 10, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 1

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case “IN Re Cognizance For Extension of Limitation” agreed to revive the suo moto orders extending the limitation period for filing cases in Courts and Tribunals in view of the rising cases of COVID in the country on 10th January 2022.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice...

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SC agrees to set up a high-level committee to inquire into security lapses during PM's visit to Punjab

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

SC agrees to set up a high-level committee headed by a retired SC judge to inquire into security lapses during PM's visit to Punjab on January 5. SC asked both Centre and Punjab to stay inquiries by their respective panels.SC, which will pass a detailed order, orally said it proposes to include in the retired SC judge-headed inquiry committee, DGP...

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SC Allows 10% For Ews In NEET-PG Admissions And A 27% Quota For Obcs,

Jan 10, 2022 Anurupa Biswas 1

The Supreme Court has allowed admissions in NEET-PG with a 27% quota for OBC's and 10% for EWS for 2021-2022. It has also accepted the recommendations of the Ajay Bhushan Pandey committee and stuck to 8 Lakh criteria for identifying Economically Weaker Sections for the current admission cycles.A bench of justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna had...

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Supreme Court to hear plea seeking independent probe into the security breachof PM Narendra Modi in Punjab

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 6

Supreme Court to shortly hear plea seeking independent probe into the security breach faced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in PunjabSupreme Court had directed Punjab & Haryana HC Registrar General to collect and preserve travel records and evidenceSr Adv Maninder Singh: I assume the Registrar General has submitted some reportCJI: We received...

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Supreme Court to hear the matter of discrepency in OMR scanning in NEET UG exam

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

The bench of Justice Chandrachud and Justice Bopanna to hear the matter of discrepency in OMR scanning in NEET UG exam.SC: They have filed an elaborate reply. They have the originals with the sign of the petitioner. There is no question of scanning different OMR sheets.SC: We'll come back after lunch at 2 o'clock. All members of bar can also take...

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Supreme Court hears plea for bail regarding Cow Smuggling [LIVE UPDATES]

Jan 07, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 3

SC: Is one week fine for filing affidavit?ASG Lekhi: Some of my officers are down with covid, they're asking for four weeks.Sr Adv Mukul Rohatgi: My client is in custody. Everyone else has gotten bail. Maximum sentence is seven years.ASG: The sentence is 30 yearsASG: West Bengal is siding with the accused. They have no business here.SC: We'll give...

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SC allows resumption of NEET-PG medical counselling process for admissions to 2021-22 academic session

Jan 07, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

DYC J: In the 1st matter which was the judgement reserved matter, prepared an order which I'll read.There is a challenge in the batch of plea to notice issued by DGHS on July 29. Notice implements 27% reservation for OBC and 10% EWS.DYC J: Notice takes effect from the current AY, petitioners are doc who appeared in NEET PG. Notice was issued on...

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Recap 2021: Here's a look at the ten most important judgements of the year

Jan 03, 2022 Vaibhav Gattani 4

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Supreme Court tells former Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh

Jan 11, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 2

"This is the same police force that you headed. Now, the head of the police force has no trust in the police force, the administration has no trust in the police. This is a disturbing scenario" : Supreme Court tells former Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh.Matter pertaining to former Commissioner of Mumbai Param Bir Singh.Puneet...

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“Worse than Exclusion; Penalty On Constituency”: Supreme Court on Suspension 12 BJP MLA’s In Maharashtra Assembly For One Year

Jan 13, 2022 Komal Kinger 2

On 11th January 2022 the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Ashish Shelar And Ors. V. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly And Anr, Writ Petition, Civil Case No. 797/2021expressed interest in reviewing the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly's decision to suspend 12 BJP MLAs for one year for suspected misbehaviour on July 5, 2021, because the...

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Supreme Court Hearing: Hate Speeches made in Haridwar Dharam Sansad

Jan 12, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 3

Supreme Court issues notice to the Uttarakhand government and others on a plea for taking action in connection with the alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar Dharam Sansad against the Muslim community.Sr Adv Kapil Sibal: I have filed translations. I dont want to sensationalise anythingCJI: We are issuing notice to concerned state government and...

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SC is hearing Tamil Nadu and Kerala about distribution of water from the Mullaperiyar Dam [LIVE UPDATE]

Jan 11, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

The Supreme Court is hearing Tamil Nadu and Kerala about distribution of water from the Mullaperiyar Dam.Justice Khanwilkar: we will consider at end of the boardSr Advocate V Krishnamurthy mentions the Mekedatu dam matter: It is wrongly tagged with thisSC: It is agreed that this matter is unconnected with the Mullaperiyar issue and that is why it...

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Having Toddy Shop Near Residential Area As Per Law Will Not Amount To Breach Of Privacy: Kerala HC

Jan 12, 2022 Anurupa Biswas 3

In the case of S K Pavithran & Ors vs Laisy Santhosh & Ors, the Kerala HC recently held that the existence of a toddy shop in a residential area in compliance with all laws cannot be said to be an infringement to right to privacy. Division Bench of Justices PB Suresh Kumar and CS Sudha said that disruption of public order or peace...

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Do Indian Citizens have Right to equal opportunity in matters of Public Employment?

Dec 24, 2021 Vaibhav Gattani 18

Article 16 of the Constitution of India states about "Right to equal opportunity in matters of Public Employment". During the Constituent Assembly Debate, the present Article 16 was proposed as Article 10. The initial draft of Article 10 stated that:“There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment under the...

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Do Indian Citizens have Right to equal opportunity in matters of Public Employment?

Dec 24, 2021 Vaibhav Gattani 18

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Three Allahabad High Court Judges Test Positive for COVID-19

Jan 05, 2022 Anurupa Biswas 5

Three sitting judges of the Allahabad High Court tested positive for Covid-19 on 4th January. And as per sources, all three of them have isolated themselves in their respective houses. Given the rising cases of covid-19 across the state, the Allahabad HC has decided to revert back to the virtual mode for hearing cases from 3rd January 2022,...

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E- Filing Module, A Paperless Court & E-Office – A Pride Project Of High Court of Kerala.

Jan 11, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 0

By Hon'ble Mr. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan"With the encouragement and guidance of the chairperson of the supreme court E committee, The Hon'ble Dr. Justice D. Y Chandrachud, The beloved Kerala High Court Chief Justice S. Manikumar and the other hon'ble judges of the court. The government has been very considerate and the constant assistance, of...

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Supreme Court Advocates get anonymous calls taking responsibility for PM Modi Security Breach; threatens Supreme Court not to hear case.

Jan 10, 2022 Lawstreet News Network 1

Advocate on Records received a threatening call at 10:40 AM in the PM Security Lapse case from an international number subscribed out of the United Kingdom. The call was an automated call; it warned the Supreme Court Advocates and Supreme Court not to pursue the case where Prime Minister Security was said to be defaulted by the Punjab Government....

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