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Delhi Court Orders Inquiry Against ED Assistant Director, Other Officers For ‘Unjustified Incarceration’ Of Accused For 17 Days
A Delhi Court on Friday ordered the Director of Directorate of Enforcement to conduct an inquiry against an investigating officer — an Assistant Director-rank officer, and his superior officers over “unjustified incarceration” of an accused in jail for 17 days.“It appears that the accused has suffered the custody period of 17 days due to the callous approach of the agency against...
Human Rights Commission Recommends 2.5 Lakh Compensation To Lawyer Assaulted By Nagpur Police; Periodic Sensitization Workshops
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has recommended periodic sensitization workshops for police personnel owning to the alarming rise in violent encounters especially involving members of the legal fraternity.Member MA Sayeed recommended the guilty officers to pay Rs. 2.5 lakh to Nagpur based Advocate Anikta Shah Makheja and her husband Nilesh for an incident of assault...
Sensitisation Of Judges To POCSO Matters, Reducing Pendency Need Of The Hour: Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam
On Wednesday, Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam along with Justice Subrata Talukdar of the Calcutta High Court presided over a ceremony for the inauguration of a new Court complex of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, 2nd Court, Baruipur, South 24 Parganas.In addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Sivagnanam noted the statistics regarding pendency of cases, which necessitated...
CJI DY Chandrachud Lays Foundation Stone Of New High Court Complex In Jammu, Launches E-Initiatives
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dr D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of a new high court complex in Jammu. The state-of-the-art complex, estimated to cost over Rs 800 crore, is located in the Raika forest belt on the outskirts of Jammu.Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brig B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and judges of the Supreme Court and...
Chennai Court Extends Senthil Balaji's Judicial Custody Till July 12
The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai, on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji till July 12.Balaji was produced before the Principal Sessions Judge S. Alli via video conferencing. When asked how his health was now, Balaji informed the judge that he was still suffering from pain.Balaji is currently undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai after...
All India Muslim Personal Law Board Seeks Extension From Law Commission Of India For Filing Proper Response On Uniform Civil Code
Stating that the period is too short "considering the vast nature of the issue," the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has sought extension of at least six months time from the Law Commission of India for presenting its views on the Uniform Civil Code.In the letter written to the Law Commission of India on June 23, the AIMPLB has stated that the content set out in the notice issued...
Mumbai Court Summons Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut In Defamation Case By Shinde Faction MP Rahul Shewale
A Metropolitan Magistrates Court in Mumbai has issued process and summoned Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut in a defamation complaint filed by Rahul Shewale from the breakaway Sena faction. The complaint was filed over an article published in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana.’ While Thackeray is the Chief Editor, Raut is the Executive Editor. Additional...
Mumbai Court Denies Undertrial Prisoner Permission To Undergo IVF Treatment For Pregnancy
A Mumbai court recently denied a jailed undertrial woman permission to undergo IVF treatment for pregnancy.Additional Sessions Judge PP Bankar observed that if this application is allowed, the applicant will seek other reliefs which will affect the trial and burden the prosecution.“as per directions of the Hon’ble High Court, the trial is likely to be completed in near future. There...
CCI Grants Approval To HDFC's Stake Acquisition In HDFC Life Insurance And HDFC Ergo General Insurance
In a Press Release, the Competition Commission of India has given its approval for the proposed combination involving Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC Limited) acquiring additional shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited (HDFC ERGO). HDFC Limited is a publicly listed housing finance company incorporated...
AO Can Make Reference To TPO Only After Selecting Case For Scrutiny Assessment: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that the Assessing Officer (AO) can make reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) under Section 92CA of the Income Tax Act only after selecting the case for scrutiny assessment.The bench of Justice K.R. Shriram and Justice M.M. Sathaye has observed that when the reference was made to the TPO by the Assessing Officer for determination of arm’s length...
CCI Dismisses Allegations Against LG Electronics, Concludes No Contravention Of Competition Act
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) closed and dismissed the relief in a case filed by Perfect Infraengineers Limited (PIL) against LG Electronics Limited (LG) stating that no case of contravention of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 is made out.PIL had approached CCI alleging contravention of the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of the Act.Brief Facts:PIL specializes in...
Advocates Shouldn't Decline Judgeship For Economic Reasons, Must Consider Duty to The Nation: Justice Dipankar Datta
Advocates who decline elevation to the bench because it does not pay as well must consider their duty to the nation, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said on Saturday.“I wish to touch upon the disinclination of advocates of some standing not respecting the call of the Chief Justice to switch sides. Some may have genuine difficulties...But those who decline on economic...