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...

Madhya Pradesh Amends Judicial Service Rules: 3 Years Practice Or 70% Marks In Bachelor’s Degree Mandatory For Civil Judge Junior Division Exam

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh in consultation with the High Court has made amendments in the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.The key amendment made is in the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Civil Judge Junior Division Examination.As per the amended Rule 7, candidates will be eligible for the examination if they possess a...

National Consumer Commission Directs Bhatia Hospital & Doctors To Pay Rs. 1.5 Crores For Negligence During IVF Treatment

The NCDRC presiding member Justice S.M. Kantikar has penalized the Bhatia Global Hospital with a fine of ₹1.5 crores for negligence and resorting to unethical practices. The Commission revealed that the event has raised concerns over distressing malpractices surrounding Assisted reproductive techniques (ART) Centres giving incorrect treatment of innocent infertile couples. The...

NHRC Issues Advisory To Centre, States & UTs To Curb Deliberate Self Harm, Suicide Attempts By Prisoners

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an Advisory to the Centre, States, and UT Administrations to mitigate deliberate self-harm and suicide attempts by prisoners in judicial custody. Observing that most unnatural deaths of prisoners occur due to suicide, Justice (Retd.) Arun Mishra-led Commission has advised the Centre, States and the UTs to focus on the mental well-being of...

COVID-19 Protocol Violation: Court Acquits Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand; Says ‘Innumerable Lapses’ In Delhi Police Investigation

A court in the national capital has acquitted Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand and Aam Aadmi Party councillor Ankush Garg in a case related to a protest held near the residence of former Delhi BJP President Adesh Kumar Gupta in March last year.The AAP leaders were booked under Section 188 read with 34 of IPC for disobedience of order duly promulgated by a public servant. Delhi Police accused...