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Plaintiff Alleging Breach Of Confidentiality Must Produce Confidential Info Before Court In Sealed Cover: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently held that if a plaintiff is alleging breach of confidentiality by the defendants, it has to produce the confidential information before the court in a sealed cover.“...the method adopted before this Court of providing such information in a sealed cover with material particulars is mandatory in terms of law laid down by this Court...”Justice Manish...
Unjust To Apply ‘Ignorance Of Law Is No Excuse' Rule In Case Of Illiterate POCSO Offenders: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently presented a grim picture of literacy rate amongst the people of India, especially in Madhya Pradesh, to highlight the devastating ground realities that ensue after executing the strict provisions of the POCSO Act.Single Judge Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan observed that illiteracy is so high that people are unable to read or comprehend the...
Marathi Rapper Rajesh Mungase Booked For 'Defamatory Song' Against Eknath Shinde Govt Gets Protection From Arrest Till April 25
A Kalyan Court granted Marathi rapper Rajesh Mungase protection from arrest till April 25 for an alleged defamatory song against Eknath Shinde led Maharashtra government.Additional Sessions Judge RG Waghmare sought a reply from Maharashtra Police on Mungase’s anticipatory bail application.Snehal Kamble, a member of Yuvasena Core Committee filed a complaint at Shivaji Nagar police...
Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Probe Into Alleged Involvement Of CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Other Officials
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking a time bound investigation by Customs and the Enforcement Directorate into the alleged role of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, former speaker P Sreeramakrishnan and other high ranking officials of the Chief Minister’s office on allegations of money laundering and gold smuggling using diplomatic channels A single bench of...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of A Judicial Officer As An Additional Judge Of Gauhati High Court
The President Of India has appointed Mridul Kumar Kalita, a Judicial Officer, as an additional Judge in the Gauhati High Court. A notification in this regard was issued by the Central Government today.The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 10 January 2023 approved the proposal for his elevation as Judge of the Gauhati High Court....
Allegation Of Corrupt Practices Against Public Servant Can't Be Considered Defamatory Without Proving Malice: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Quashing a complaint involving allegations of defamation against a Senior Office Bearer of a Public Sector Corporation for writing a letter to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir highlighting acts of omission and commission in the J&K Project Construction Corporation, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has recently observed that every citizen has a right to comment on those acts...
Patna Court Directs Rahul Gandhi To Appear Before It On April 25 In Defamation Case Filed By RS MP Sushil Modi
Following his failure to appear in Court today in the Defamation case filed by Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi, the Patna Court has granted another chance to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear on April 25.The ACJM Cum Special Judge, MP/MLA Court Adi Dev passed this order after Gandhi's counsel, Ansul Kumar informed the Court that due to his prior commitments, he could not appear pursuant...
NCLT Mumbai Rejects Section 9 Application For Initiation Of CIRP Against Elder Projects Limited
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench comprising Shri Shyam Babu Gautam (Technical Member) and Shri H.V. Subba Rao (Judicial Member), has rejected an application under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC, 2016”) seeking initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) against Elder Projects Limited.The Application was filed by...
NCLT New Delhi Rejects Section 9 Application For Initiation Of CIRP Against G.S.P. Power Systems Private Limited
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi bench comprising Shri Rahul Bhatnagar (Technical Member) and Shri P.S.N. Prasad (Judicial Member), has rejected an application under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC, 2016”) seeking initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) against G.S.P. Power Systems Private Limited.Mahindra...
NCLAT Benches And Registry To Remain Closed On 14th April 2023
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”) has issued a circular dated 12.04.2023, intimating that the NCLAT Principal Bench and Chennai Bench shall remain closed on 14th April 2023 on account of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. Further, the Registry of NCLAT Principal Bench and Chennai Bench shall also remain closed on 14.04.2023.The circular has been issued in pursuance...
NCLT Benches And Registry To Remain Closed On 14th April 2023
The National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) has issued a circular dated 11.04.2023, intimating that the NCLT Principal Bench and Regional Benches shall remain closed on 14th April 2023 on account of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. Further, the Registry of NCLT Benches shall also remain closed on 14.04.2023.The circular has been issued in pursuance of Department of Personnel &...
MP High Court Urges Law Commission To Suggest Amendments To POCSO Act Permitting Correctional Measures Instead Of Jail Term If Victim & Accused Marry
While deciding a bail application of an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), the Madhya Pradesh High Court went on to request the Law Commission of India to suggest suitable amendments to the Act making it possible for the Special POCSO Judges to impose correctional methods on convicts, rather than sentences of imprisonment, especially when...