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Private Medical Negligence Complaint Not Maintainable Without Expert Opinion Of Another Doctor Supporting Allegations: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that a private complaint against a doctor cannot be considered unless there is prima facie evidence supported by a credible opinion from another doctor indicating medical negligence by the accused.Single Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi said, "it is crystal clear that a private complaint may not be entertained unless the complainant has produced prima...
When Those Knowingly Consuming Spurious Liquor Can Be Given Rs 10 Lakh, Innocent Victims Deserve No Less: Madras HC In Burn Victim's Case
While granting compensation to the family of a man who succumbed to burn injuries sustained while disposing of bio-medical waste, the Madras High Court recently remarked that when the government could pay families of persons who knowingly consumed spurious liquor Rs. 10 Lakh, the innocent victims deserved no less. “I need not engage in mathematical calculations by applying formulae...
Calcutta High Court Admits Bengal Governor's Defamation Suit Against CM Mamata Banerjee, Says No Defamatory Remarks Shall Be Made In The Meantime
The Calcutta High Court has admitted a defamation suit filed by Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for making allegedly defamatory remarks against the governor in light of recent sexual harrasment allegations against him. A single bench of Justice Krishna Rao admitted the suit for hearing while observing that no defamatory remarks shall be made in the...
Karnataka High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Rising Dengue Cases In Bengaluru, Rural Areas
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday initiated a suo-motu case, taking note of the rising number of Dengue cases in Bengaluru and other districts of the state, especially rural areas. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind said “We are taking Suo Motu cognizance of dengue spread in Bengaluru and the state, particularly in Rural areas. We have said that the...
Vanpic Project: Telangana HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against Industrialist Nimagadda Prasad For Alleged Conspiracy With Jagan Reddy
The Telangana High Court has dismissed a criminal petition seeking to quash the proceedings initiated against Nimmagadda Prasad, an industrialist and key accused in the Vanpic Project case. The case, which has its roots in the politics of erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh, involves allegations of quid pro quo investments and fraudulent land allotments.The case originated from public...
[UP Trade Tax Act] Because Of Refund Due From Assessment Proceedings, Can't Escape Liability Of Depositing Tax Realized: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that a registered dealer cannot withhold the tax realised by him from a purchasing dealer only because he had deposited an excess amount of tax at the time of the transaction. The Court held that he cannot escape the liability of depositing the tax realized under the U.P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 because a refund is due to him from assessment...
Karnataka High Court Adjourns Actor Darshan's Plea Seeking Home-Cooked Food, Clothing In Prison
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the state government and directed it to file its statement of objections by July 17, on the petition filed by Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogdeep Srinivas, seeking home cooked food, clothing, cutlery, bedding and books in prison.Darshan was arrested in the Renukaswamy murder case, on June 11, 2024 and remanded to judicial custody on June 22....
Even Without Further Allegation Of Bias Under Section 12(5) Of Arbitration Act, Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator Is Ineligible: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya has held that even a unilateral appointment of the arbitrator, without any further allegation of bias under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, renders the Arbitrator ineligible. The bench held that in addition to the grounds specifically mentioned in Section 12(5) read with the Seventh...
Victim Of ED's Witch-Hunt, Cancelling Bail Would Be Miscarriage Of Justice: Arvind Kejriwal To Delhi High Court
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has told the Delhi High Court that he is a victim of "witch-hunt" by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and that cancellation of his bail in the money laundering case would tantamount to miscarriage of justice. Opposing ED's plea against grant of bail, the Chief Minister in his reply has said that ED uses illegal measures of "pressurizing" other co-accused in the...
Madras High Court Calls For Centre's Response On Plea Seeking Mandatory Climate Change Assessment Before Granting Clearance To Industrial Projects
The Madras High Court on Tuesday, asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking mandatory assessment of climate change while preparing the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report for industrial projects and constructions. Calling the plea one for a just cause, the bench of Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq asked the Centre to respond to it in two...
Aggrieved By Judges' 'Insulting' Behaviour With Lawyers, Allahabad HC Bar Association To Abstain From Work Today
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has resolved to abstain from work today (Wednesday, July 10), citing its dissatisfaction with the High Court Administration to address a range of pressing issues affecting the advocates, specifically the conduct of certain judges towards bar members. A decision in this regard was taken in an emergent meeting of the governing council of...
Liquor Policy: Delhi High Court To Hear ED's Plea Seeking Cancellation Of Arvind Kejriwal's Bail On July 15
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday adjourned to July 15 the plea moved by Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking cancellation of bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged liquor policy scam. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna adjourned the matter after ASG SV Raju appearing for ED requested time for filing counter affidavit to Kejriwal's responseRaju said that the reply was...