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Gujarat HC Quashes Public University's Decision To Debar Student Over Objectionable Artwork Of Hindu Deities Without Inquiry
The Gujarat High Court quashed an order of Maharaja Sayajirao University, which permanently debarred a student of post-graduation student at its Department of Sculpture Faculty of Fine Arts for display of objectionable art work of Hindu Goddesses.The single judge bench of Justice Bhargav D. Karia found that the impugned order was passed in breach of principles of natural justice. It remanded...
Spurious Drug Case: Karnataka High Court Says Firm Partner’s Defence Of Non-Involvement In Manufacture Of Drugs Can Be Considered Only In Trial
The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash proceedings initiated under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act against a firm and its partners for allegedly supplying drugs of sub-standard quality.Justice K Natarajan refused relief to M/s Hindustan Medical Products and its partner Pawan Kumar Loharuka, who had contended that he is only partner and he is not responsible and liable...
CBDT Notifies Centralised Processing Of Equalisation Levy Statement Scheme, 2023
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Centralized Processing of Equalization Levy Statement Scheme, 2023.The scheme shall be applicable with respect to the processing of the Equalization Levy Statements.Every assessee or e-commerce operator shall furnish the Equalization Levy Statement under sub-section (1) of Section 167 within the time stipulated under Rule 5(2) of...
'Why POCSO Act Added Here?What Is The Need Of Custodial Interrogation?: Gauhati HC Grants Anticipatory Bail In Many 'Child Marriage Act' Cases
Granting anticipatory bail to certain accused in different matters booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 r/w the POCSO Act, the Gauhati High Court today observed that these are not matters which require custodial interrogation."If marriage is taking place in violation of Law, the law will take its own course. These cases have been happening since time. We will only consider...
'Huge Loss Of Deity's Properties': Kerala High Court Orders Enquiry Into Alleged Mismanagement At Manakkattu Devi Temple In Pallipad
The Kerala High Court recently directed the Devaswom Commissioner to conduct an enquiry into alleged mismanagement of the affairs of the Sree Devi Bhuvaneswari of Manakkattu Devi Temple, Pallipad, and to take the appropriate follow-up action. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. Ajithkumar was considering a writ petition that had been filed by certain...
Foreign National Cannot Claim Vested Or Constitutional Right To Be Appointed As Guardian Of Person With Disabilities: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that a foreign national cannot claim a vested or constitutional right to be appointed as guardian of a person with disabilities. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Yashwant Varma was hearing a plea moved by a father whose adopted son has "severe mental retardation" with disability certified to be 90% disability. He challenged...
Explain 'Sick Person' Exempted From Twin Bail Conditions Under PMLA: Bombay High Court On Nawab Malik's Plea In Money Laundering Case
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought to know who could be called a "sick" person under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and if NCP leader Nawab Malik fell under that category for an expeditious bail hearing."I have some questions on this as many matters are now coming up where the person (accused) says grant me bail as I am sick. So I want to know who is a sick person. I want you...
Section 9 IBC Application Not A Suit, Hence Bar U/S 69(2) Of Partnership Act Not Attracted: NCLAT Delhi
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), Principal Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan (Chairperson) and Mr. Barun Mitra (Technical Member), while adjudicating an appeal filed in Rourkela Steel Syndicate v Metistech Fabricators Pvt. Ltd., has held that an application under Section 9 of IBC is not a suit and hence, the bar under Section 69(2) of...
Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea To Restrain DDA From Carrying Out Demolition Drive In Mehrauli Archeological Park Till Fresh Demarcation
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea seeking directions to restrain Delhi Development Authority (DDA) from carrying out its demolition drive near Mehrauli Archaeological Park till a fresh demarcation of the area is conducted.Justice Mini Pushkarna was hearing a plea moved by Mehrauli Minorities Resident and Shop Owners Welfare Association, a registered society, for...
Accused Under SC/ST Act Cannot Directly Approach High Court For Bail Or Anticipatory Bail: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently held that a person accused of offences punishable under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 cannot directly approach the High Court seeking bail. A single bench of Justice A. Badharudeen, was hearing the anticipatory bail application filed by the petitioner who was accused of offences under Section 3(1)(r) and...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Alleged PFI Leader Accused Of Collecting Over ₹20 Crore For Unlawful Activities
The Allahabad High Court today rejected the bail plea of the alleged Popular Front of India (PFI) leader Abdul Razaq Peediyakkal in the PMLA Case wherein he has been accused of collecting and laundering funds over Rs. 20 crores for the PFI. The bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan rejected the bail plea today. A detailed copy of the order is awaited. It may be noted that the ED...
No Law Prevents Wife Getting Maintenance Under One Provision Of Law To Seek Maintenance Under Another: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently observed that there is no law which suggests that wife getting maintenance under one provision of law cannot seek maintenance under another.The bench comprising Justice G.S. Ahluwalia made the said observation while upholding the ownership of property by a woman in lieu of maintenance pursuant to Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act.Facts of the...