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Patna HC Sets Aside The Ban On Production Of ‘Extra Neutral Alcohol’ [Read Judgment]
The bench comprising of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon, Justice AK Tripathi and Justice Sudhir Singh in its recent verdict has slashed down the Bihar’s Government 24th January notification prohibiting production of industrial alcohol and spirits. It also directed the government to renew the licenses of distillery companies which has expired on March, 2017.A writ petition was filed...
The 7 SC Judges Should Resign, Their Services Unfit For India: Justice Karnan [Read Letter]
In a letter addressed to the Medical Board of the Calcutta Parlov Hospital, Calcutta HC Judge Justice Karnan has demanded that the Judges constituting the seven Judge Constitution Bench do the “right thing by resigning their posts”, as he felt that it is “too obvious” that they’re working only for personal gain.The letter further stated that the Supreme Court order directing his...
Cheque Bounce:Compensation’ Recoverable From Accused Even If ‘Default Sentence’ Has Been Suffered: SC
‘No special reasons need to be recorded for issuing distress warrant’The Supreme Court, in Kumaran vs State of Kerala, has held that compensation ordered by the court would be recoverable even though a default sentence has been suffered.A bench comprising Justice RF Nariman and Justice Navin Sinha upheld a Kerala High Court decision that had approved the order of magistrate by...
Approaching ‘Voluntary’ Sex Worker Not A Crime, Says Gujarat HC [Read Judgment]
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has observed that Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code will have no application in a case wherein sex workers are engaged in prostitution of their own volition and not pursuant to any inducement, force or coercion.Justice JB Pardiwala partly quashed the FIR against a person, holding that the prosecution of the applicant being a customer for...
Save Mangroves: Bombay HC Directs Thane Civic Body To Create Public Awareness [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to keep vigil and see that no activity other than maintenance of mangroves takes place within the boundaries of demarcated mangroves.A bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice GS Kulkarni was hearing a batch of petitions filed against the destruction of mangroves for illegal constructions that had taken place...
Imposition Of Countervailing Duty On Cut Pieces Of Used Tyres And Used Tubes Is Ultra Vires The Customs Tariff Act: Delhi HC [FB] [Read Judgment]
The process to which old tyres are subject to produce two or more pieces of cut tyre is not “manufacture‟ within the meaning of Section 2 (f) of the Central Excise Act,said the BenchA full bench of Delhi High Court, in Tinna Rubber & Infrastructure Limited vs Union of India, has held that the process to which old tyres are subject to produce two or more pieces of cut tyre is...
Larger Bench Of Delhi HC To Reconsider Maintainability Of Composite Suit On Design Infringement & For Passing Off [Read Judgment]
It appears on a reading of the decision in Mohan Lal (supra) that Order 2 Rule 3 CPC may have escaped the attention of the full bench, the bench observed.The Delhi High Court has referred to a larger bench (bench of larger quoram than three judges) to look into the aspect of maintainability of a composite suit in relation to infringement of a registered design and for passing off, where...
Benefits Of Mumbai Metro Phase III Can’t Be Overlooked On Environmental Concerns: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]
The Bombay High Court has dismissed two petitions challenging the third phase of Mumbai Metro alleging illegal cutting of trees and violation of Coastal Zone Regulations on part of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL).A bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice GS Kulkarni was hearing two petitions filed by two residents of the city who contended that MMRCL did not...
Air Force Pilots Entitled To Safe Working Environment: Delhi HC Awards 55 Lakhs Compensation To IAF Officer Injured Due To Faulty Maintenance
In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Delhi on Tuesday recognized the right of armed force personnel to a safe working environment, as a Fundamental Right extending under the Right to Life. It went on to direct the Centre and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to pay a total of Rs. 55 lakh compensation to a serving IAF officer rendered unfit for flying after a MiG-21 crash in...
No Maintenance Under DV Act If No Evidence Of Maltreatment Or Violence: Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]
The high court observed that the complaint nowhere suggests that maltreatment and violence as defined under the Act was ever meted to the complainant.The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, in Anil Kumar vs Shashi Bala, has held that if there is no evidence with regard to maltreatment or violence, no order of maintenance can be granted invoking the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act.In...
Bombay HC Dismisses Plea By Man Acquitted Of Rape Seeking Rs 200 Cr As Damages From State [Read Judgment]
The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by one Gopal Shetye, whose rape conviction was overturned in appeal. He was seeking Rs 200 crore in damages from the state machinery.A bench of Justice SC Dharmadhikari and Justice PD Naik passed the 88-page judgment after reserving it on March 20.Case BackgroundAccording to the prosecution, Gopal Shetye was arrested on July 29,...
Sexual Harassment Victims Should Ideally Get Case Info Within 48 Hours: CIC [Read Order]
The Central Information Commission recently ruled that information on sexual harassment cases should be provided to the victims within 48 hours under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, as it pertains to their “life and liberty” under Section 7 (1) of the Act.“Thus, information sought in this case relating to complaint of sexual harassment at workplace can be treated as one...