"Threat To Independence Of Judiciary Is A Myth": Karnataka HC Judge Justice P Krishna Bhat In His Farewell Speech

Justice P Krishna Bhat of the Karnataka High Court on Thursday said that threat to 'Independence of Judiciary' is a myth. The Independence of the Judiciary is realized by an individual Judge remaining independent, he said. Speaking at the farewell function organised by the High Court he said, "Discussions about 'Independence of judiciary' and threat to the same abounds the air now. To...

Dowry Death | Presumption U/S 113B Evidence Act Mandatory: Kerala High Court Reopens Case After It Was Closed As Suicide

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed a dowry death case to be reopened after the Sub Inspector (SI) of Police in charge of the investigation closed it as a case of suicide. Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that as per Section 113 B of the Indian Evidence Act (presumption as to dowry death) if it is seen that a woman was subjected to cruelty or harassment for dowry by the accused soon...

"What's The Point In Passing Orders? There Has To Be A Minister To Implement": Bombay HC Judge On Lack Of Cabinet In Maharashtra

Bombay High Court judge Justice Revati Mohite Dere on Friday made a comment on the delay in appointment of Ministers in Maharashtra's cabinet on Friday.It's been over a month since rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis as deputy CM, but the cabinet expansion is yet to be announced. On Friday, the bench...

Kerala High Court Grants 10 More Days For NEET-UG Aspirants To Opt For NRI Quota

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the competent authority to keep the online portal for MBBS Admission for the academic year 2022-23 open for a period of 10 more days for those candidates who intend to opt for the NRI quota.Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that since the results of the NEET examinations have not yet been published and candidates were still allowed to opt for other...

Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Self-Styled 'Int'l Hindu Leader' Who Allegedly Misused CM Yogi's Popularity To Cheat Public At Large

The Allahabad High Court recently granted bail to a self-styled international Hindu Leader and Yogi Sena Pramukh, Kuldeep Sharma @ Kuldeep Hindu who has been accused of taking money from the public at large by way of cheating.The Bench of Justice Krishan Pahal granted him bail considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, and the period of incarceration while keeping in view...

Hathras Rape-Murder Case | "Sensitize Officers To Follow SOP For Dignified Cremation Of Dead Bodies": Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt

The Allahabad High Court has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to notify and implement its Scheme/SOP for the cremation of dead bodies throughout the state and give it wide publicity such as at Police Stations, Hospitals, Primary Health Centers, District Headquarters, Tehsil, Collectorate, etc.The Court has also directed it to sensitize the Officers and employees under the State who are to...

Bombay High Court Refuses Mentally Challenged Rape Victim To Terminate 35-Week Pregnancy Citing Health Risk

The Bombay High Court has refused to allow a mentally challenged rape victim to terminate her 35-week (8.5 months) pregnancy after a board of medical experts opined it was a high risk to maternal health. A division bench of Justices Gangapurwala and AS Doctor said that the court would be guided by the report of the Expert Committee, but since the pregnancy was a result of rape,...

Conditions Set By CBFC For Theatrical Release Of Movie Also Applicable To OTT Release: Kerala High Court On Prithviraj-Starrer 'Kaduva'

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday held that the conditions set by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the theatrical release of a movie should be followed when it is broadcasted on OTT platforms as well. While adjudicating upon a plea seeing to block the OTT release of the Prithviraj-starrer Malayalam movie 'Kaduva', Justice V.G Arun observed that when the CBFC has already...

Specify Steps Taken To Reconstruct Case Records Gutted In Fire That Broke Out At AG's Office: Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt Reply

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to specify steps that have been taken by it for the reconstruction of case records that were gutted in the fire that broke out on sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth floors of the State Advocate General Office on July 17.The Court also stressed that an accused/bail applicant cannot remain in jail on the ground that his bail...

"Court Has To Become Voice Of Voiceless": Delhi HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance To Facilitate School Admission Of Child Whose Parents Are In Custody

The Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognizance to facilitate admission of an 8 year old child to school which could not be facilitated for the reason that her parents were in judicial custody in a murder case since July 2021. Observing that the Court has to become the "voice of the voiceless", Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma added thus:"This court is of the opinion that the child must...

Courts Must Be Sensitive To Plight Of Woman Lodging Complaint Against Her Own Husband For Sexual Assault Of Their Daughter: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Friday observed that the Courts have to be sensitive to the situation where allegations have been lodged by mother of a minor victim against her own husband of having sexual contact with the daughter, that too in her presence in the house.Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta made the observation while denying anticipatory bail to a husband, whose wife had alleged that he...

J&K Prevention Of Corruption Act | Elaborate Reasons Not Necessary While Issuing Entrustment Orders: High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Thursday ruled that merely because elaborate reasons have not been given in the entrustment orders passed by the Superintendent of Police to delegate investigation to an inspector level officer, it cannot be said that the provisions of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act have not been complied with. A bench comprising...