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Accused Cannot Dictate Manner Of Investigation Or Choice Of Agency, Supervision Of Court Over Investigation Is Limited: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur, in a case presided over by Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia, has ruled that the accused has no right to demand a particular manner of investigation or specific investigating agency and Court supervision of the investigation is limited to ensuring its proper progress and maintaining public confidence.The petitioners sought to quash an FIR against...
Freedom Of Expression Doesn't Grant License To Exploit Celebrity's Persona: Bombay HC 'Protects' Arijit Singh's Personality Rights
Expressing shock over the fact that celebrities particularly performers are vulnerable to being 'targeted 'by unauthorised Artificial Intelligence (AI) content creators, the Bombay High Court last week restrained third parties from violating the 'personality' rights of Bollywood Singer Arijit Singh.Justice Riyaz Chagla has restrained several entities from using Arijit Singh's name, voice /...
HC Questions Non-Compliance Of Apex Court Directives On Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief Efforts, Calls For Status Report From State & Union Govts
In an important development concerning the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur presided over by Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva & Vinay Saraf heard a plea filed by the Bhopal Gas Peedith Mahila Udyog Sangthan scrutinizing the government's actions, or lack thereof, in providing adequate facilities and treatment for the victims of the tragedy.The Bhopal...
Stakeholders Can't Impose Penalties, Claim Dues From Corporate Debtor After Approval Of Resolution Plan: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held once a resolution plan is accepted, the stakeholders cannot impose penalties or claim dues from the Corporate Debtor based on past liabilities. Brief Facts: OCL Iron and Steel Limited (“Petitioner”), established in 2006 as a 'coal-based direct reduced iron production' unit in Orissa, executed a Coal Mine...
'Threat To National Security': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Chinese National Accused Of Operating Int'l Criminal Network In India
While denying bail to a Chinese official accused of operating an international criminal network in India while overstaying his visa and engaging in various unlawful activities, the Allahabad High Court underscored the need for an international legal framework to address the criminal trials of foreign nationals engaged in business in India."International criminal networks which are managed...
Madras HC Revives Breach Of Privilege Notices Issued To CM Stalin & Other MLAs, Says Proceedings Didn't Lapse Merely Due To Change In Govt
The Madras High Court on Wednesday set aside a single judge order that quashed show cause notices issued to current CM MK Stalin and other MLAs from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party on the issue of breach of privilege while displaying gutka sachets inside the Tamil Nadu Legislative assembly in 2017. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C Kumarappan made it clear that...
Limitation Under A& C Act Not Applicable To Arbitration Under Other Acts Unless Expressly Mentioned: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that for arbitration proceedings other than under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, the provisions of the Limitation Act would not apply unless expressly mentioned in the law under which the arbitration proceedings were inititaed. It was thus observed that the Limitation act would not apply to arbitration proceedings under the National Highways Act.The respondent...
[S. 33(2) POCSO Act] Mode Of Examination Through Intermediary Remains Unchanged Even If Victim Attains Majority During Trial: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has held that the mode of examining a victim through the Special Court (intermediary) in a POCSO case as per Section 33 (2) of the POCSO Act remains unchanged even if the victim attains the age of majority during the trial.Section 33 (2) of the POCSO Act mandates that the Special Public Prosecutor or the defence counsel shall give their questions to the Special Court,...
All Prisoners Need To Be Given Nutritious Food, Cannot Make Distinction Between Actor Darshan And Other Undertrials: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday said every citizen or undertrial prisoner requires a nutritious diet, and authorities cannot create a distinction merely because the prisoner is poor, rich, influential, non-influential or an actor. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna made the observation while hearing a petition filed by Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa who...
Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL For Dual Citizenship For Indian Diaspora
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking grant of dual citizenship for Indian diaspora, holding their citizenship presently at some other foreign country. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the issue falls within the domain of the Parliament and it is not for the court to decide or pass directions...
Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Not Yet Implemented: High Court Expunges Direction On Live-In Couple To Mandatorily Register Relationship
The Uttarakhand High Court has expunged its previous remarks about mandatory registration for live-in couples under the Uniform Civil Code, 2024 after the state's counsel submitted that the Act has not yet come into force by a separate notification. Earlier, on 18.07.2024, the Uttarakhand High Court granted protection to an inter-religious couple in a live-in relationship, stipulating...
Dam Safety Committee To Decide On Individual Pleas For Quarrying Within 20 Km Of KRS Dam, Final Decision Subject To Court Approval: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday clarified that the State Level Dam Safety Committee constituted to carry out a scientific study regarding the safety of the Krishnaraja Sagara Dam, in view of the quarrying/mining activities carried out in its 20-KM periphery, shall consider individual representations for operating the quarry and take a final decision subject to the approval of...