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Gangster Act Case| Allahabad HC Grants Bail To 'Int'l Hindu Leader' Who Allegedly Misused CM Yogi's Popularity To Cheat Public At Large
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday granted bail to a self-styled international Hindu Leader and Yogi Sena Pramukh, Kuldeep Sharma @ Kuldeep Hindu in a Gangster Act Case.The prosecution under the Gangster Act had been launched against Sharma on the basis of a criminal case registered against him for allegedly misusing the popularity of the present Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi...
Whether Grievance In Complaint Can Be Entertained By Lokayukta Depends On Case To Case Basis, No Law Can Be Laid By Court: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court recently held that any question as to whether the Lok Ayukta or Upa Lok Ayukta can entertain any complaint regarding any grievance or allegation, would have to be ascertained according to the factual circumstances, and on a case to case basis and no law can be laid down by the Court in this regard. The Division Bench comprising of Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji...
"Judges Work For 16-17 Hours & People File Such Pleas?": Gujarat HC Refuses To Reduce Cost On Advocate For Plea Against Roster System
The Gujarat High Court today refused to reduce the cost of Rs. 1 Lakh imposed upon an advocate yesterday who had moved the petition challenging the roster system. The Court expressed its disappointment over the filing of such pleas.Essentially, earlier today, when the president of the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHAA), Senior Advocate Asim Pandya requested the bench to consider...
Suit For Partial Partition Lies When Portion Omitted Is Not In Possession Of Coparceners: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently observed that the principle that there cannot be a "partial partition" is not an absolute one.Justice Sunil Dutta Mishra observed: "Ordinarily a suit for partial partition does not lie. But, a suit for partial partition will lie when the portion omitted is not in possession of Coparceners and may consequently be deemed not to be really available...
Acquittal In Criminal Case Can Be Considered To Determine Punishment In Department Enquiry: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent case, the Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the order of acquittal in a criminal case can be considered in a punishment to be imposed in the departmental enquiry. However, the order of acquittal will not be determinative where (i) the order of acquittal has not been passed on the same set of facts or same set of evidence; (ii) where the delinquent officer was charged...
Kerala High Court Directs Mahatma Gandhi University To Ensure Statutory Clearances For Conducting B.Voc. Courses
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Mahatma Gandhi University at Kottayam to ensure that it offers and conducts B.Voc. courses only on the strength of required statutory clearances, including those from the University Grants Commission and All India Council For Technical Education.The direction was made while admitting a plea seeking detailed enquiry regarding the activities of...
Registrar Should Consider 'Special Circumstances' U/S 12 Trade Marks Act Before Declining Applications For Registration: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that the Registrar of Trademarks should consider 'special circumstances' mentioned under Section 12 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 before rejecting the applications filed with it seeking registration of marks.Section 12 permits registration of identical or similar trademarks in respect of the same or similar goods or services, by more than one proprietor, in...
"Judge Ill-Equipped To Administer Justice": Meghalaya HC Slams District Council Court For Trying 'Mentally Unfit' Man For Triple Murder
The Meghalaya High Court recently expressed its displeasure over incompetency of District Council Court which have been authorised by the Governor to take up heinous offences involving tribals and attracting harsh punishment.A bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W. Diengdoh remarked that the State would do well to consider the quality and ability of Judges manning District...
S.353 IPC | Person In Exercise Of Right Sanctioned By Law Can't Be Said To Have Deterred Public Official From Discharging His Duty: J&K&L High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has made it clear that a person is exercising his or her rights that are ordained by the law cannot be said to have deterred the official duty of a public servant, who under a mistaken belief, tried to stop such exercise of rights.Justice Sanjay Dhar observed:"It can never be the duty of a public official to prevent a person from exercising...
POCSO Act | Certificate Issued By School Headmistress Not Sufficient To Prove Victim's Date Of Birth: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Thursday while setting aside the conviction under the POCSO Act of a father who had repeatedly committed rape on his daughter, observed that the certificate issued by the school Headmistress could not be regarded as sufficient evidence in order to establish the age of the victim. The Division Bench comprising of Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice C. Jayachandran...
"AMC Resolution Doesn't Violate Fundamental Rights": Gujarat HC Dismisses Plea Against Slaughterhouse Closure Due To Jain Festival
The Gujarat High Court today dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to close down its sole slaughterhouse in the city on the occasion of a Jain festival.The bench of Justice Sandeep Bhatt observed that the order of the AMC was applicable only for two days and that it was a reasonable restriction and did not violate the fundamental rights of...
'Too Harsh For Her 2-Months Old Infant': Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To 70-Yrs-Old Woman Accused Of Fraud
The Gujarat High Court has recently granted bail to a 70 years old woman, having a two month old infant, for commission of offences u/s 406, 420, 114, 467, 471 and 120-B of IPC and Sections 66(C), 66(D) of the Information Technology Act and Sections 14, 14(A)(b) of the Foreigners Act. The primary allegations against the Applicant as per the FIR and the charge sheet was that she...