Orissadiary.com

Report by Dipti Ranjan Kanungo; Bhubaneswar: The Orissa government has
submitted a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking
cancellation of …

<http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=21009>

BJP demands independent Commission to find out death cases in course of …

GroundReport

It must be probed by the independent Commission that what has gone wrong
that the writ of the Government is missing and not only the law of the land
but but …

<http://www.groundreport.com/Politics/BJP-demands-independent-Commission-to-find-out-dea_2/2928382>

India must take up Gilgit-Baltistan cause before International Court of …

GroundReport

Bhim Singh today said that India should take up the matter of
Gilgit-Baltistan before the International Court of Justice as Pakistan has
violated UN Charter …

<http://www.groundreport.com/World/India-must-take-up-Gilgit-Baltistan-cause-before-I_5/2928378>

Click online to prepare for bar exam

Times of India

… to be given to graduates in January 2011. Meanwhile, various petitions
filed against the test are pending before the Supreme Court. Even the state
bar.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Click-online-to-prepare-for-bar-exam/articleshow/6493563.cms>

Who’s the enemy?

Hindustan Times

Eight years later, as home minister, his ordinance nullified the Supreme
Court’s judgement. Should he not have recused himself from handling this
issue? …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Who-s-the-enemy/Article1-596164.aspx>

Dabangg’s ‘Munni’ in legal soup!

Hindustan Times

Salman Khan’s Dabangg which is slated to release next week has come under
fire due to the lyrics of song Munni Badnaam Hui. A petition was filed for
using …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Dabangg-s-Munni-in-legal-soup/Article1-595996.aspx>

Cash-at-door: CBI yet to get go-ahead to prosecute judge

Times of India

CHANDIGARH: In the controversial cash-at-door scam that rocked the
judiciary in August 2008, the CBI on Saturday told a court that it is still
waiting for …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cash-at-door-CBI-yet-to-get-go-ahead-to-prosecute-judge/articleshow/6494264.cms>

First Anniversary of AIMPF » All India Mother-in-law Protection Forum

By Mother-in-Law

The society and the judiciary need to realize this truth. Giving our
beloved sons to a woman does not mean that we should be deprived of all our
rights and property. Does marrying our sons become a crime for us? …

<http://www.aimpf.org/first-anniversary-of-aimpf/>

Strategic road link cut off due to landslide in Sikkim

Sify

Meanwhile, in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed before
the Sikkim High Court, the Border Roads Organisation that builds and
maintains …

<http://sify.com/news/strategic-road-link-cut-off-due-to-landslide-in-sikkim-news-national-kjeuEdahgah.html>

SC asks NGO to respond to allegation of links with overseas firms …

By PioneerFive

SC asks NGO to respond to allegation of links with overseas firms SteelGuru
The Supreme Court recently directed one NGO , which had filed a PIL in 2004
seeking a complete ban on use of asbestos in the country to respond to the
…

<http://www.ngoblog.com/sc-asks-ngo-to-respond-to-allegation-of-links-with-overseas-firms-steelguru/>

Workshop on law held

Times of India

HUBLI: First district and sessions judge B Shivalingegowda has highlighted
the need for awareness of law among people’s representatives in order to
exercise …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Workshop-on-law-held/articleshow/6493178.cms>

Himachal asked to give details on its tainted officials

Sify

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled
state government to place on record the list of its officials facing
corruption …

<http://sify.com/news/himachal-asked-to-give-details-on-its-tainted-officials-news-national-kjeqacjdgae.html>

New DUSU panel supports semesters, but wants dialogue

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi high court had put the ball in DUSU’s court to resolve the
semester row between the DU authorities and teachers. But with a divided
house, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/New-DUSU-panel-supports-semesters-but-wants-dialogue/articleshow/6493683.cms>

‘Komaram Puli’ Stayed by Chennai Highcourt | TollywoodAndhra

By raju

Komaram Puli Stayed by Chennai Highcourt. The release of the most awaited
Powerstar Pavan Kalyan’s “Komaram puli” appeared to have hit a
stumbling block after a Chennai Court stayed its release on a petition
filed by Ravi Prasad unit, …

<http://www.tollywoodandhra.com/tollywood-movie-news/komaram-puli-stayed-by-chennai-highcourt>

Suicide of wife is not dowry death – High Court « Stand up for …

By prassoon

Now Delhi High Court in its judgment has mentioned about this social
feeling in strong language. Look at the recent judgment about DOWRY DEATH.
Narender Singh Arora Vs State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Ors. I’m highlighting
some of the …

<http://prassoon.wordpress.com/2010/09/04/suicide-of-wife-is-not-dowry-death-high-court/>

Dad’s origin not only basis to fix child’s status: HC

Times of India

CHENNAI: Fixing the origin status of a child for the purpose of granting
domicile or caste certificate on the basis of the origin of the father
alone would …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Dads-origin-not-only-basis-to-fix-childs-status-HC/articleshow/6493724.cms>

HC questions police refusal to register FIR in suicide case

IBNLive.com

PTI | 07:09 PM,Sep 04,2010 Mumbai, Sep 4 (PTI) The Bombay High Court has
put a question mark on police’s refusal to register an FIR in a suicide
case here, …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-questions-police-refusal-to-register-fir-in-suicide-case/293496.html>

Rakshana Steels challenges AP HC order

SteelGuru
Justice PV Sanjay Kumar of the Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to pass

any interim order in favour of Rakshana Steels in the writ petition filed
by it …

<http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Rakshana_Steels_challenges_AP_HC_order/163816.html>

HC no to house motion

Deccan Chronicle

Mr Kommireddy Krishna Vijay Azad of the Indian Young Lawyers’ Forum moved
the HC with a house motion stating that the law and order situation is not
…

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/hc-no-house-motion-786>

The anti-EVM campaign

MSN India

The Karnataka HC’s decision in the Michael Fernandes vs CK Jaffer Sharif
case, February 2004, hailed the EVM as a symbol of “national pride”. …

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4346372>

Samay’s campaign: Brokers of Admission

samaylive

Besides Yadav, chairman of SICTE, the CBI has also charged the Advisor, HC
Rai and Deputy Director Randhawa. They both have been charged of demanding
bribe …

<http://english.samaylive.com/nation/676472833.html>

Bummer Ticket

Outlook

He is still the key player, though, and is sure to file an appeal against
the HC order on behalf of Sikkim and Bhutan lotteries. As for the law, …

<http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?266970>

NHRC asks Meghalaya to file report on child labour in mines

Mizoram Express (blog)

By Tezang Chakma The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) which took sou moto cognizance of a media report alleging that about 70000 children …

NHRC inducts psychiatrist in medical panel – Re:Mind India
JAIPUR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inducted former head of psychiatry department, SMS Medical College, Dr Shiv Gautam in its medical advisory committee. This is for the first time that NHRC has inducted a …

NHRC chief releases book on rights of persons with disabilities …
NHRC chief releases book on rights of persons with disabilities: New Delhi, Sep. 3 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman, …

The Hindu

HYDERABAD: Justice PV Sanjay Kumar of the AP High Court on Friday refused
to pass any interim order in favour of Rakshana Steels in the writ petition
filed …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/04/stories/2010090457470100.htm>

Selection of dist judges challenged

Times of India

Meanwhile, another group of dozen advocates has already filed a writ
petition before the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court, also alleging
irregularities in …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Selection-of-dist-judges-challenged/articleshow/6489620.cms>

MNS to bat for Bandra fair in court

Daily News & Analysis

Some Bandra residents had filed a writ petition in the Bombay high court,
challenging the fair on the grounds that it caused them inconvenience. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mns-to-bat-for-bandra-fair-in-court_1433301>

Regulatory & Legal Framework – Do We Need a Franchising Law in India?

By phoenix

… that their practices do not classify as monopolistic or restrictive or
else the Commission under the MRTP Act can grant injunction to prevent such
trade practices and may award compensation for any losses or damage
suffered thereby. …

<http://franchising.phoenix-blogs.com/regulatory-legal-framework-do-we-need-a-franchising-law-in-india/>

Sohrabuddin case: Shah wants Supreme Court to recall CBI probe

Sify

The Supreme Court on January 12 has handed over the investigation of the
case to the CBI asking it to place before it the report on the progress of
the …

<http://sify.com/news/sohrabuddin-case-shah-wants-supreme-court-to-recall-cbi-probe-news-national-kjdu4cdjbdf.html>

2 FIRs OK for an incident if tales conflict: SC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Can police register two First Information Reports (FIRs) for the
same incident? Yes, says the Supreme Court. If after registering an FIR
relating …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/2-FIRs-OK-for-an-incident-if-tales-conflict-SC/articleshow/6487719.cms>

Nuclear Liability Bill report fiasco: Rajya Sabha probe fixes blame

NDTV.com

In his order, Ansari also upbraided officials for their conduct, saying an
official of Joint Secretary is expected to exert “better acumen and
judgement on …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/nuclear-liability-bill-report-fiasco-rajya-sabha-probe-fixes-blame-49393>

IS THE RAJA THE FIRST PAWN?

Tehelka

A 2005 Supreme Court (SC) judgement restored him as the legal heir to the
confiscated properties. It seemed the end of a long battle. On 2 July this
year, …

<http://www.tehelka.com/story_main46.asp?filename=hub110910Istheraja.asp>

Allowability of bad debts — is it doubtful under Direct Taxes Code?

Daily News & Analysis

This has been a subject matter of extensive litigation under the Act. Under
the Act, foreign banks and Indian banks are allowed a deduction in respect
of …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_allowability-of-bad-debts-is-it-doubtful-under-direct-taxes-code_1433248>

State asked to file affidavit on Juvenile Justice Board

Indian Express

Delivering the order following a PIL on the issue, a Division Bench of
Chief Justice Jaynarayan Patel and Justice Bhaskar Bhattacharya also wanted
the know …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/State-asked-to-file-affidavit-on-Juvenile-Justice-Board/677148>

Princess removal decision put off again

Times of India

Earlier in the week SMIPL, which intervened in a PIL filed by the River
Princess Hatao Manch to hasten the process of removing the stranded ship,
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Princess-removal-decision-put-off-again/articleshow/6489291.cms>

Detox drive in waste lands World Bank

Times of India

Though a Hazardous Waste (Management Handling Rule), 1989, was enacted, no
one really complied, leading to a PIL in Supreme Court in 1995 by Research
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Detox-drive-in-waste-landsWorld-Bank/articleshow/6488775.cms>

HC Orders CBI To Locate PIL Petitioner at News Wing : India …

The Jharkhand High Court has directed CBI to locate a petitioner on whose
PIL a probe into the disproportionate assets case against former chief
minister …

<http://newswing.com/?p=4554>

CJI has secret meeting with judicial officials in Shillong

IBNLive.com

The CJI, who spend the night at Raj Bhavan, was felicitated by Governor
Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary last night.The 62-year-old senior most judge of
the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/cji-has-secret-meeting-with-judicial-officials-in-shillong/290531.html>

Cash at Door scam: With CJI’s approval, CBI begins probe

Bar & Bench

What delayed the progress in the ongoing investigation was an observation
in the file by an investigating officer, requiring fresh permission from
the CJI …

<http://www.barandbench.com/brief/2/969/cash-at-door-scam-with-cjis-approval-cbi-begins-probe->

Even Judges Enjoy Rights To Work With Dignity: CJI

India Journal

NEW DELHI – Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia on Aug 28 expressed anguish
over pathetic working conditions in trial courts in the country, …

<http://www.indiajournal.com/pages/event.php?id=12312>

SEBI, MCA may clash over Companies Bill

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The provisions of the Companies Bill are set to bring the
Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the ministry of corporate
affairs (MCA) …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/SEBI-MCA-may-clash-over-Companies-Bill/articleshow/6489632.cms>

Companies Bill to be tabled by Budget session: Khurshid

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi September 03, 2010, 20:48 IST Corporate Affairs Minister
Salman Khurshid today exuded confidence that the revised Companies Bill
will be …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/companies-bill-to-be-tabled-by-budget-session-khurshid/107657/on>

High Court rejects Rubabuddin’s petition

The Hindu

The Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected the petition of Rubabuddin
Sheikh, brother of Sohrabuddin, that he be impleaded as a party in the
hearing on the …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article612045.ece>

SIT seeks review of high court order in Ishrat Jahan case

Daily News & Analysis

Public prosecutor JM Panchal submitted the SIT’s review before the high
court bench comprising justices Jayant Patel and Abhilasha Kumari. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sit-seeks-review-of-high-court-order-in-ishrat-jahan-case_1433359>

High Court orders judicial probe in ‘fake job’ cases

Indian Express

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a judicial probe in a case
wherein over 20 employees of the Irrigation department, Haryana, enjoyed ex
gratia …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/High-Court-orders-judicial-probe-in–fake-job–cases/676941/>

Court turns down Virbhadra’s plea to transfer case to CBI

Sify

In a setback to union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh, the Himachal Pradesh
High Court Friday turned down his petition seeking transfer of his case to
the …

<http://sify.com/news/court-turns-down-virbhadra-s-plea-to-transfer-case-to-cbi-news-national-kjdsObhcejb.html>

Court issues nonbailable warrant against Bharati

Express Buzz

BANGALORE: Karnataka High Court on Friday issued nonbailable warrant
against Bharati Urs, the daughter of former chief minister Devaraj Urs, …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/court-issues-nonbailable-warrant-against-bharati/203910.html>

Chennai High Court Stays Komaram Puli Release | Telugu Movie News …

By admin

Controversy does seem to follow the much-anticipated Pawan Kalyan, Nikesha
Patel starrer Komaram Puli rather doggedly. The film has been hit by a
fresh controversy this evening. The Chennai High Court on Friday stayed the
release of the …

<http://www.telugucinimalu.com/chennai-high-court-stays-komaram-puli-release/>

Absconding accused in Sohrabuddin case files for bail in HC

Hindustan Times

PTI An accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case has filed for
anticipatory bail in the Gujarat High Court. Admitting the anticipatory
bail …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Absconding-accused-in-Sohrabuddin-case-files-for-bail-in-HC/Article1-595728.aspx>

HC raps Yerawada jail superintendent

Hindustan Times

The superintendent of Pune’s Yerawada Central Prison is in trouble for
failing to comply with a high court order. On Friday, the Bombay High Court
issued a …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-raps-Yerawada-jail-superintendent/Article1-595842.aspx>

HC directs LSR to admit candidate

Times of India

Though the Delhi University had recommended her case for admission to LSR,
the latter refused to induct her, forcing Bains to approach HC for relief.
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-directs-LSR-to-admit-candidate/articleshow/6488534.cms>

’84 encounter: HC stays arrest of sub-inspector

Indian Express

The complaint against Sharma was recently quashed by the HC. Now Bishnoi
has also filed a quashing petition, which will be taken up for the final
hearing on …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/84-encounter-hc-stays-arrest-of-subinspector/677138/>

Fee-reimbursement: Cabinet sub-committee to challenge HC directive

Times of India

HYDERABAD: Expressing inability to adhere to the high court directive to
the state government to pay tuition fee for poor students seeking admission
in …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Fee-reimbursement-Cabinet-sub-committee-to-challenge-HC-directive/articleshow/6488621.cms>

Madras HC orders arrest of 3 in Rs 200cr

Times of India

CHENNAI: The over Rs 200-crore finance fraud involving Paazee Forex Trading
Company in the Coimbatore region finally came to haunt its three directors
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Madras-HC-orders-arrest-of-3-in-Rs-200cr/articleshow/6488659.cms>

HC upholds molester’ cop’s dismissal

Times of India

CHENNAI: Holding that police personnel who do not maintain morality and
discipline cannot be retained in the force, the Madras high court has
upheld the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-upholds-molester-cops-dismissal/articleshow/6488650.cms>

Exigency forced us, West Midnapore SP tells HC

Indian Express

The SP of West Midnapore, Manoj Verma, has defended the act of joint forces
in which they tied the dead Maoists to bamboo for ferrying during the
encounter …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Exigency-forced-us–West-Midnapore-SP-tells-HC/677146>

Illegal mining: K’taka HC lifts stay on new rules

Indian Express

The HC was hearing a series of petitions filed by mining companies opposing
the state government’s July 26 ban on export of iron ore and its July 28
ban on …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Illegal-mining–K-taka-HC-lifts-stay-on-new-rules/677035>

No HC relief for city swimmer

Hindustan Times

Anushka Merchant, who had alleged malpractices in the selection of the
Indian team for synchronised swimming at the Commonwealth Games (CWG), got
no relief …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/No-HC-relief-for-city-swimmer/Article1-595840.aspx>

Madras HC sets aside Centre”s orders

IBNLive.com

PTI | 08:09 PM,Sep 03,2010 Chennai, Sep 3 (PTI) Setting aside Centre’s
orders not entertaining new operators for Haj pilgrimage 2010, the Madras
High Court …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/madras-hc-sets-aside-centres-orders/290675.html>

Land scam under HC lens: Court seeks reply on officer”s arrest

IBNLive.com

PTI | 06:09 PM,Sep 03,2010 Mumbai, Sep 3 (PTI) The Bombay High Court has
sought a reply from the Maharashtra Government as to why a senior
bureaucrat, …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/land-scam-under-hc-lens-court-seeks-reply-on-officers-arrest/290365.html>

HC seeks opinion on opening of temple throughout the year

IBNLive.com

PTI | 09:09 PM,Sep 03,2010 Kochi,Sept 3 (PTI): The Kerala High court today
asked the Travancore Devasom Board (TDB), which manages the famous hill
shrine of …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-seeks-opinion-on-opening-of–temple-throughout-the-year/290860.html>

HC’s relief to BSNL on service tax

Express Buzz

The HC quashed the interim order dated August 10, which directed BSNL to
pay the tax to the commercial taxes department within four weeks. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hcs-relief-to-bsnl-on-service-tax/203913.html>

HC stays CUSAT’s recruitment results

Express Buzz

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday stayed for one month the publication
of the rank list and the interview for the sweeper and cleaner posts
conducted …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/hc-stays-cusats-recruitment-results/203814.html>

Lawyer seeks re-investigation

Indian Express

Seeking inquiry and re-investigation of the accident case in which two
persons were killed near Chandigarh Club a fortnight ago, advocate HC Arora
has filed …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Lawyer-seeks-re-investigation/677048/>

The Film Emotional Atyachar gets clearance from HC to retain title …

The Film Emotional Atyachar gets clearance from HC to retain title.

<http://www.musicmaza.com/news_9465.html>

HC imposes cost on brothers for filing frivolous petitions – Yahoo …

New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has imposed Rs 75000 cost on
two brothers involved in a property dispute case pending for the past 18
years, …

<http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20100902/1416/tnl-hc-imposes-cost-on-brothers-for-fili_1.html>

Amit Shah challenges SC’s handing over of Sohrabbudin case to CBI

Hindustan Times

Gujarat’s former minister of state for home Amit Shah has moved the Supreme
Court questioning its Jan 12, 2010, judgment handing over the
investigations …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Amit-Shah-challenges-SC-s-handing-over-of-Sohrabbudin-case-to-CBI/Article1-595336.aspx>

Extra 2.5 million tonnes, not free, but at BPL prices

Economic Times

It will be sold at BPL prices, and not distributed free as directed by the
Supreme Court. This will be an interim arrangement to be revisited after
six …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Extra-25-million-tonnes-not-free-but-at-BPL-prices/articleshow/6482977.cms>

Companies Bill to factor in apex court verdict on Bhopal tragedy

Economic Times

KOLKATA: Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday said the
directive of the Supreme Court on a curative petition on the Bhopal gas
tragedy will …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Companies-Bill-to-factor-in-apex-court-verdict-on-Bhopal-tragedy/articleshow/6480231.cms>

PIL filed against unaided schools charging hiked fee

Times of India

MUMBAI: A PIL has been filed against private schools charging “exorbitant”
fees. The move comes a day after the government resolution (dated July 15)
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/PIL-filed-against-unaided-schools-charging-hiked-fee/articleshow/6482633.cms>

Court call for officials on scam

Calcutta Telegraph

Counsel of the Assam Enviro-Legal Protection Society Nazrul Haque Majhar
Bhuyan today said the NGO filed a PIL earlier this year alleging
misutilisation of …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100903/jsp/northeast/story_12889904.jsp>

Database of property, land mortgages launched

Daily News & Analysis

A group of advocates have filed a PIL pointing out the major lacunae in the
system and it is pending in the Bombay high court.

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_database-of-property-land-mortgages-launched_1432801>

State to okay CBI probe into funds row

Calcutta Telegraph

The administration swung into action to order a CBI probe after hearing a
PIL on August 28, Jharkhand High Court refused to intervene in the case,
…

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100903/jsp/nation/story_12888767.jsp>

Ram Jethmalani moots judicial commission for appointment of judges

Daily News & Analysis

Elaborating on the structure of the commission, he said it should comprise
representatives of judiciary —- the chief justice himself or a person …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_ram-jethmalani-moots-judicial-commission-for-appointment-of-judges_1432735>

HC notice to CBI over delayed trial of Al Badr suspect

Times of India

Accused of being Kashmiri militants by the cops, their case is
simultaneously pending at all the three tiers of the judiciary trial court,
HC, Supreme Court …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-notice-to-CBI-over-delayed-trial-of-Al-Badr-suspect/articleshow/6482217.cms>

HC clears decks for CBI probe against Pondy medical college

Times of India

CHENNAI: Paving the way for resumption of CBI probe into a Puducherry-based
medical college’s role in the multi-crore scam involving former MCI
chairman …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-clears-decks-for-CBI-probe-against-Pondy-medical-college/articleshow/6482367.cms>

HC seeks more details from petitioner

Times of India

HYDERABAD: The AP High Court on Thursday asked petitioner H Harischandra
Reddy, who questioned the validity of Justice Srikrishna committee on
separate …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-seeks-more-details-from-petitioner/articleshow/6482340.cms>

HC demolition order for construction on Outram Club premises

Times of India

Kolkata: The Calcutta high court on Thursday directed Outram Club to
demolish some of the construction on its premises on the ground that these
were …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/HC-demolition-order-for-construction-on-Outram-Club-premises/articleshow/6482466.cms>

Guj HC orders Adani to maintain status quo on Zarpara land

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 02,2010 On his submission, the bench pointed out that
when nothing was done on the disputed land in last two and half years by
the group, …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/guj-hc-orders-adani-to-maintain-status-quo-on-zarpara-land/287459.html>

HC refuses to lift curb on lotteries

Livemint

Ajayan and PTI Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday declined to stay
its single-judge bench order of Monday restricting lottery draws in Kerala
to once …

<http://www.livemint.com/2010/09/02220329/HC-refuses-to-lift-curb-on-lot.html?h=B>

Narendra Amin’s plea for pardon is valid, CBI tells HC

Daily News & Analysis

By DNA Correspondent | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA The CBI on Wednesday
filed a petition in the Gujarat high court for the quashing of a lower
court’s …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_narendra-amin-s-plea-for-pardon-is-valid-cbi-tells-hc_1432500>

HC wants apex court judgments on war memorial, Cubbon Park

Times of India

A division bench of the high court has asked for Supreme Court judgments on
the war memorial case and the 2003 case concerning Cubbon Park in which
there is …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-wants-apex-court-judgments-on-war-memorial-Cubbon-Park/articleshow/6482388.cms>

HC raps Salem cops for failing to trace 4-yr-old

Times of India

CHENNAI: Alarmed at the high number of people missing cases in Salem
district and expressing displeasure at the police’s failure to trace a
four-year-old …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-raps-Salem-cops-for-failing-to-trace-4-yr-old/articleshow/6482302.cms>

Guwahati HC adjourns hearing on journalist murder case

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 02,2010 Guwahati, Sep 2 (PTI) The Gauhati High Court
today adjourned a hearing on journalist Parag Das murder case till
September 15. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/guwahati-hc-adjourns-hearing-on-journalist-murder-case/287453.html>

Any literate can record it: HC

Hindustan Times

Any literate and responsible person can record the dying declaration of a
victim and it cannot be restricted to a particular person with specific …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Any-literate-can-record-it-HC/Article1-595415.aspx>

HC vacates interim stay on CBI probe

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 02,2010 Chennai,Sep2 (PTI):The Madras High Court has
vacated an interim order staying a CBI investigation into alleged misuse of
office …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-vacates-interim-stay-on-cbi-probe/287390.html>

Indian iron ore mining mess – Advantage Miners in HC hearing

SteelGuru

The high court pulled up the state government on the iron ore ban issue. At
a special sitting, it asked the government to give details of measures
taken …

<http://www.steelguru.com/raw_material_news/Indian_iron_ore_mining_mess_-_Advantage_Miners_in_HC_hearing/163646.html>

HC notice to Centre on National ID cards

Express Buzz

BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union
Home Ministry and the Registrar General and the Census Commissioner on a
petition …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hc-notice-to-centre-on-national-id-cards/203552.html>

HC stays SHRC compensation order

Deccan Chronicle

Sept. 2: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday stayed an order issued
by the state Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The SHRC on August 4, 2010,
…

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/hc-stays-shrc-compensation-order-151>

HC rejects plea to quash FIR against Ashish Nandy

Central Chronicle

The Delhi High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against
political analyst Ashish Nandy, who is facing prosecution by Gujarat police
for …

<http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=46346>

Parents, NGOs get ready for round 2

Mid-Day

“The HC has ruled that schools are allowed to hike fees but cannot profit.
However, they haven’t set an upper limit or specified how profiteering will
be …

<http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/sep/030910-Bombay-High-Court-file-petitions-Fee-hike-Pune.htm>

Impeachment process useless: Jethmalani

The Hindu
He said the commission must consist of representatives from six fields:
representative of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) or the CJI himself, …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article609770.ece>

Supreme Court allows Mayawati to rename Amethi

BreakingNewsOnline.

Supreme Court Justice RV Raveendran and HL Gokhale vacated the stay order
of Allahabad High court and asked the HC to consider their final judgment
passed …

<http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/regional/3689-supreme-court-allows-mayawati-to-rename-amethi.html>

Supreme Court order disincentive for Hindu undivided family

Daily News & Analysis

The Bombay high court dismissed the petition and held that the Hindu joint
family is a ‘person’ and the holdings of its individual coparceners would
be …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-order-disincentive-for-hindu-undivided-family_1432816>

Indian Express

Sources in the Justice Ministry told The Indian Express that following a
request by the CBI, CJI SH Kapadia gave the agency the go-ahead. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Cash-at-door–CBI-gets-CJI-nod-to-move-against-judge/676184>

DTC Bill promises to cheer up salaried class

Deccan Herald

The much-talked about Direct Tax Code (DTC)Bill promises to cheer up
salaried class. It proposes to further enhance the scope for income tax
exemption …

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/93275/dtc-bill-promises-cheer-up.html>

Rathore to undergo sentence, HC turns down his appeal

Hindustan Times

“I really appreciate the judiciary for taking such a stand…. It has
really strengthened the people’s confidence in the judiciary once again,”
said Ardhana …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Rathore-to-undergo-sentence-HC-turns-down-his-appeal/Article1-594791.aspx>

Sweet PIL for a Kargil hero waiting for water

Daily News & Analysis

The high court on Wednesday registered a suo motu public interest
litigation (PIL) to provide justice to Subedar Balakrishna, a resident of
Horamavu. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_sweet-pil-for-a-kargil-hero-waiting-for-water_1432402>

Court asks IIPM, UGC to clarify on affiliation

Indian Express

The Division Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Manmohan
treated the PIL as a “serious” matter and said illusions of any kind
with respect to …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Court-asks-IIPM–UGC-to-clarify-on-affiliation/676123/>

Preference to Salgaocar, AG tells court

Times of India

The division bench comprising justices DG Karnik and FM Reis was hearing a
PIL filed by the River Princess Hatao Manch. The River Princess Hatao Manch
had …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Preference-to-Salgaocar-AG-tells-court/articleshow/6478117.cms>

Database for home loans to check cheats

Daily News & Analysis

Earlier this month, DNA had reported about a PIL filed by advocates who
raised the issue of flats being sold to multiple buyers as the registration
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_database-for-home-loans-to-check-cheats_1432342>

HC refuses to pass order on plea on regulation of Dahi Handi

IBNLive.com

Dr Mahesh Bedekar, the Thane-based petitioner, has filed the PIL stating
that organisers took over public roads during Dahi Handi and Ganesh
Festival …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-refuses-to-pass-order-on-plea-on-regulation-of-dahi-handi/282637.html>

Retreat order from schools

Calcutta Telegraph

A two-judge bench issued the order on a PIL alleging that children below 16
years were being lured by promises of a better life and illegally taken
from …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100902/jsp/nation/story_12886574.jsp>

Apang’s family seeks CBI probe

Assam Tribune

The High Court had constituted the Special Investigation Cell (SIC) to
probe the scam in response to a PIL filed by Bamang Anthony and Domin Loya.
…

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep0210/oth07>

Court asks CBI to trace PIL mover in Koda scam

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) to trace and bring before it Durga Oraon on whose
public …

<http://sify.com/news/Court-asks-CBI-to-trace-PIL-mover-in-Koda-scam-news-ki5sabfbeij.html?ref=content_widget_news>

Adani gets PIL relief from arrest

A public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Gujarat High Court
challenging the High Court decision granting bail to Adani Enterprise Ltd
(AEL) MD Rajesh …

<http://in.biz.yahoo.com/100827/50/baw60m.html>

SC asks MHA to ensure paramilitary forces vacate schools in NE

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Taking serious view of education in the under-developed
northeastern states being affected due to occupation of schools and hostel
buildings by …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-asks-MHA-to-ensure-paramilitary-forces-vacate-schools-in-NE/articleshow/6475581.cms>

Parking areas cannot be sold as flats or garages: SC

Hindustan Times

PTI The Supreme Court has ruled that builders or promoters cannot sell
parking areas as independent units or flats because they are to be extended
as …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Parking-areas-cannot-be-sold-as-flats-or-garages-SC/Article1-594949.aspx>

SC allows Gridco to charge more from some users

Economic Times

… so long as its total revenue does not exceed 17% over the corresponding
revenue with reference to the old interim tariff rates,” said an SC
bench, …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/power/SC-allows-Gridco-to-charge-more-from-some-users/articleshow/6477642.cms>

SC to hear CBI appeal against fresh probe into Rizwanur death

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The CBI does not want to conduct a fresh probe into the
mysterious death of Rizwanur Rehman, who had married industrialist Ashok
Todi’s daughter …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-to-hear-CBI-appeal-against-fresh-probe-into-Rizwanur-death/articleshow/6475693.cms>

SC to EC: Ensure candidates give all info

Times of India

… in which the direction for giving detailed information by candidates
was passed by SC, had been referred to a larger Bench for reconsideration.
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-to-EC-Ensure-candidates-give-all-info/articleshow/6475786.cms>

India‘s empty underbelly

Hindustan Times

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is clearly made of sterner stuff for this
is exactly what he heard from the Supreme Court in its order that he make
the …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-empty-underbelly/Article1-594894.aspx>

CBI seeks to quash lower court reference on Amin plea

Times of India

The CBI contended in the petition that Supreme Court had approved the
validity of CrPC section 306, hence the reference to high court by the
magistrate was …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/CBI-seeks-to-quash-lower-court-reference-on-Amin-plea/articleshow/6477012.cms>

Rubabuddin charges Modi with contempt of apex court

Sify

The notice said Modi made the allegations against the CBI even though he
was fully aware that the central agency was directed by the Supreme Court
to …

<http://sify.com/news/rubabuddin-charges-modi-with-contempt-of-apex-court-news-national-kjbx4cgcfei.html>

Dengue risk at Games venues angers HC

Times of India

The directive by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and
Justice Manmohan came after they were informed by an HC appointed commitee
that …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Dengue-risk-at-Games-venues-angers-HC/articleshow/6477028.cms>

Despite HC stay, work on pumping station at a park in West Tambaram continues

Times of India

CHENNAI: While Chennai Corporation is opening parks by the dozen in the
city, residents of Amal Nagar in West Tambaram are being robbed of their
only …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Despite-HC-stay-work-on-pumping-station-at-a-park-in-West-Tambaram-continues/articleshow/6477182.cms>

HC stays construction on 1000 ha in MPSEZ

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: The Adani group-owned Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone
(MPSEZ) received a setback on Wednesday after the Gujarat High Court stayed
all …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/HC-stays-construction-on-1000-ha-in-MPSEZ/articleshow/6476897.cms>

Pvt schools free to hike fees: HC

Hindustan Times

Don’t be surprised if your child’s school fees go up soon. Private, unaided
schools across Maharashtra are now free to determine the fees they want to
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Pvt-schools-free-to-hike-fees-HC/Article1-595002.aspx>

Plant trees in mining areas, directs HC

Times of India

NAGPUR: Maintaining its stern stand against illegal mining, the Nagpur
bench of Bombay High Court has directed the state government to consider
putting a …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Plant-trees-in-mining-areas-directs-HC/articleshow/6478115.cms>

HC raps 2 rail board members for ‘sabotaging’ train project in Valley

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Setting a new benchmark for participatory governance, the Delhi
high court on Wednesday rapped two railway board members for “preventing”
their …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HC-raps-2-rail-board-members-for-sabotaging-train-project-in-Valley/articleshow/6477959.cms>

HC asks state to give workers 6th pay panel wages

Indian Express

In a significant order, the Gujarat High Court (HC) has asked the state
government to give wages to all government employees on the lines of the
Sixth Pay …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-asks-state-to-give-workers-6th-pay-panel-wages/676238/>

HRD secy ignores HC summons, again

Times of India

Justice Singh had issued a show-cause notice to Pathak, directing him to
appear before the court and explain why did he violate the order of another
HC …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HRD-secy-ignores-HC-summons-again/articleshow/6477114.cms>

State to overrule HC on extra FSI

Times of India

MUMBAI: In a major relief for builders, the state government will come out
with an ordinance next week, empowering the BMC to grant a builder 33%
extra …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/State-to-overrule-HC-on-extra-FSI/articleshow/6477466.cms>

HC lawyers begin sit-in, demand cancellation of exams for ADJ

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 01,2010 Jodhpur, Sept 1 (PTI) Rajasthan High Court
advocates began an indefinite sit-in here today demanding cancellation of
the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-lawyers-begin-sitin-demand-c

Amethi name game: Victory for Maya as SC OKs new district

Times of India

For, the SC set aside the HC’s interim order of August 18 staying the July
1 notification of the UP government obliterating the identity of Amethi as
an …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Amethi-name-game-Victory-for-Maya-as-SC-OKs-new-district/articleshow/6475582.cms>

No illegal hawkers during Bandra fair: HC

Hindustan Times

This year, there will be no unauthorised hawkers around Mount Mary during
the Bandra fair. The Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/No-illegal-hawkers-during-Bandra-fair-HC/Article1-595017.aspx>

HC asks DGP, Sheikhpura SP to file affidavit

Times of India

PATNA: The Patna high court on Wednesday directed the DGP and the SP,
Sheikhpura, to file a counter-affidavit to a criminal writ petition of
former jail …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-asks-DGP-Sheikhpura-SP-to-file-affidavit/articleshow/6476964.cms>

HC directs Himachal govt to furnish list of tainted officers

IBNLive.com

The HC also directed the Chief Secretary to inform whether any of these
officers had been given key postings and said that apart from factor like
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-directs-himachal-govt-to-furnish-list-of-tainted-officers/282975.html>

Afforestation on BSF land near border: HC issues notices

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat High Court has sought explanation from the Adani-owned
Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone (MPSEZ), the state forests department,
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Afforestation-on-BSF-land-near-border-HC-issues-notices/articleshow/6476896.cms>

Security being beefed up ahead of HC verdict on Ayodhya

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 01,2010 Faizabad, Sept 1 (PTI) A fortnight before the
Allahabad High Court’s verdict on Ayodhya issue, the administration is
leaving …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/security-being-beefed-up-ahead-of-hc-verdict-on-ayodhya/283012.html>

Consider “Right to sound sleep” to citizens: HC to DGCA

Central Chronicle

The Delhi High Court today directed the Director General of Civil Aviation
to consider Article 231 of the constitution which ensures Right to sound
sleep to …

<http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=46247>

HC to examine E&Y report on Sahara buyout deal on Thursday

Times of India

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court would on Thursday examine the Ernst & Young
report on the erstwhile Sahara Airlines buyout by Jet Airways to decide the
onus …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/HC-to-examine-EY-report-on-Sahara-buyout-deal-on-Thursday/articleshow/6474877.cms>

Swimmer comes to HC, aggrieved by non-selection for CWG

IBNLive.com

PTI | 08:09 PM,Sep 01,2010 Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) A national-level swimmer has
moved the Bombay High Court against her non-selection in Indian squad for
the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/swimmer-comes-to-hc-aggrieved-by-nonselection-for-cwg/282647.html>

HC grills PepsiCo for using expired ingredients

fnbnews.com

“Would PepsiCo apply the same yardstick in the US, when it comes to
complying with legal norms,” questioned the Bombay High Court on Tuesday.
…

<http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=28226&sectionid=1>

Colgate Palmolive gets HC nod to merge with CC Health Care

Economic Times

MUMBAI: Consumer goods major Colgate Palmolive India on Wednesday said it
has received the judicial approval to merge its wholly owned subsidiary,
…

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/cons-products/fmcg/Colgate-Palmolive-gets-HC-nod-to-merge-with-CC-Health-Care/articleshow/6473296.cms>

Property owners get HC relief | Magicbricks.com Property Pulse

By admin

In a rare relief to land owners who lost their properties to public schemes
of the government, the Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu Housing
Board (TNHB) to reconvey over 35 acres of prime property in Coimbatore to
their …

<http://content.magicbricks.com/property-owners-get-hc-relief>

HC: Leave AC rooms, monitor labour benefits – Yahoo! India News

“Everything is in a mess and your (Delhi government’s) officers don’t know
what to do. Officers cannot sit in their air-conditioned offices and
monitor …

<http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20100902/804/tnl-hc-leave-ac-rooms-monitor-labour-ben.html>

‘Is the state govt serious about controlling school fee hikes?’

Hindustan Times

Parents pointed out that, in accordance with the landmark TMA Pai judgement
of 2003, Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have already come
up …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Is-the-state-govt-serious-about-controlling-school-fee-hikes/Article1-595014.aspx>

RSS hints at special law to construct Ram Mandir

IBNLive.com

PTI | 11:09 PM,Sep 01,2010 Bhopal, Sep 1 (PTI) RSS would prefer framing a
law for the construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya even if the judgement on
the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/rss-hints-at-special-law-to-construct-ram-mandir/283242.html>

Supreme court backs Telecom in prefix case

Telecompaper (subscription)

… the Commission lost the case in 2008 when the high court ruled that
Telecom had acted to remove ‘a perverse incentive’ for rival ISPs to make
dial-up …

<http://www.telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=754365>

Delhi High Court directs hospitals not to deny treatment to any pregnant woman

Indlaw.com

02.09.2010 (UNI) Taking suo motu cognisance of an impoverished woman who
died while giving birth to a baby girl on a city pavement, the Delhi High
Court …

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?6574b03e-c9e8-4608-993a-df45a39d9a8c>

Handle accident claims with compassion: Supreme Court

Daily News & Analysis

Last year, the Karnataka high court increased the amount to Rs72,000, but
also refused to grant him compensation for the loss of future earning. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_handle-accident-claims-with-compassion-supreme-court_1432350>

NHRC inducts psychiatrist in medical panel

Times of India

JAIPUR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inducted former head of psychiatry department, SMS Medical College, Dr Shiv Gautam in its medical …

‘NHRC should take action on Salman’s complaint’

Indian Express

… has demanded that the NHRC take suo motu cognizance of the claims made in the court by Delhi blasts accused Salman that he was attacked in Tihar Jail. …

ICICI Bank moves debt tribunal to recover Rs 150-crore Subhiksha debt

Economic Times

ICICI Bank, the country’s largest private lender is knocking on the doors of the debt recovery tribunal (DRT) in an attempt to recover dues from Subhiksha, …

Relief to IPS officer as CAT quashes govt memo

Times of India

HYDERABAD: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) quashed a memo issued by the state government that rejected the petition of IPS officer A Sundar Kumar …

Express Buzz

HYDERABAD: Justice R Subash Reddy of the AP High Court on Tuesday ordered
notice on a writ petition filed by Rao Balasaraswati Devi challenging the
action …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/notice-to-state-on-rao-balasaraswatis-plea/200953.html>

Letika Saran’s selection as DGP fair: Govt

Times of India

In a counter-affidavit in Madras high court, filed in response to a writ
petition filed by R Nataraj, a DGP-rank officer who at present is director
of Fire …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Letika-Sarans-selection-as-DGP-fair-Govt/articleshow/6428584.cms>

Plea filed to inspect Kodanadu Estate

Express Buzz

The writ appeal was filed to restrain the estate manager from proceeding
with any further construction activities in the estate. A division bench
comprising …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/plea-filed-to-inspect-kodanadu-estate/200873.html>

How ex-CJI’s sons got prime plot they had never bid for

Times of India

… unduly benefited from the 2006 sealing drive against commercial
properties in residential areas of Delhi launched by the then CJI, Justice
YK Sabharwal.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/How-ex-CJIs-sons-got-prime-plot-they-had-never-bid-for/articleshow/6428954.cms>

A right and wrongs

Frontline

… before his retirement as the Chief Justice of India, to Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh requesting exemption for the office of the CJI from the
purview of …

<http://www.frontline.in/stories/20100910271801400.htm>

Judges accountability bill watered down

Forum – Law, Lawyers …

This three-member committee for SC would be headed by a retired CJI to be
nominated in consultation with the sitting CJI and comprise two more SC
judges. …

<http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/details.asp?quote=110046&mod_id=23167>

Orissa may move SC over MoEF decision on Niyamgiri

Business Standard

With the Ministry for Environment and Forest (MoEF) showing its red flag to
Vedanta Aluminium Limited’s proposed bauxite mining project in south
Orissa’s …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/orissa-may-move-scover-moef-decisionniyamgiri/405697/>

PM assesses law & order in wake of impending Ayodhya judgement

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took stock of reports on possible
law and order troubles in Uttar Pradesh in the wake of the judgement on the
…

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/PM-assesses-law–order-in-wake-of-impending-Ayodhya-judgement/articleshow/6429716.cms>

Courts can”t be misused to harass, persecute innocent:SC

IBNLive.com

The apex court passed the judgement while upholding an appeal filed by
Meghamala and her family challenging an Andhra Pradesh High Court judgement
for a …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/courts-cant-be-misused-to-harass-persecute-innocentsc/257501.html>

SC seeks more power for SFIO

Asian Age

… created only through an executive order and certainly lacks the
legislative backup, a bench of Justices JM Panchal and AK Patnaik, said in
a judgement. …

<http://www.asianage.com/business/sc-seeks-more-power-sfio-623>

High Court to review Ishrat case on jurisdictional grounds

The Hindu

The Gujarat High Court on Monday sought clarifications from the Supreme
Court-appointed Special Investigation Team whether it was inclined to take
up the …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article592271.ece>

Expelled girl is more traumatised in new school, mum tells high court

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Although the Bombay high
court had felt that Adhishree Gopalkrishnan’s return to Vibgyor High School
in …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_expelled-girl-is-more-traumatised-in-new-school-mum-tells-high-court_1428347>

EX Satyam Chairman Mr B. Ramalinga Raju finally appears before the …

By administrator

“Mr Raju appeared in court only because he was directed by the High Court
to do so while granting bail, but not because he was healthy,” his
counsel, Mr K. Bharat Kumar, told newspersons later. Mr Raju, prime accused
in the over Rs 7136 …

<http://www.taxguru.in/satyam/ex-satyam-chairman-mr-b-ramalinga-raju-finally-appears-before-the-court.html>

Man fights long legal battle to prove he’s a man

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: A man whose wife had divorced him over his alleged impotence,
fought a long legal battle to prove in the Gujarat High Court that her
claim was …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Man-fights-long-legal-battle-to-prove-hes-a-man/articleshow/6429745.cms>

Centre shoots down CJI plan for infra fund

Times of India

Law minister Veerappa Moily clarified that “there is no conflict with the
judiciary” on this issue. However, he was firm that the SPV idea was mooted
first …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Centre-shoots-down-CJI-plan-for-infra-fund/articleshow/6428271.cms>

Three judges caught copying

Times of India

WARANGAL: Bringing disrepute to the judiciary, three judges were caught
copying during LLM examinations in Warangal on Tuesday. Four advocates were
also …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Three-judges-caught-copying/articleshow/6425567.cms>

Enhance judges’ retirement age to 70, urges bar council chief

Times of India

CHENNAI: In a radical suggestion which has far-reaching implications for
the judiciary, the All India Bar Association (AIBA) has said the retirement
age of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Enhance-judges-retirement-age-to-70-urges-bar-council-chief-/articleshow/6428583.cms>

Is it so difficult to reform our Legal System or Judiciary? | Tax Guru

By administrator

The legal system in India and the judiciary has reached a stage now where
the public openly criticise the judiciary and the News Channels debate even
the judgments delivered by the Constitutional Courts. It is an open fact in
my opinion …

<http://www.taxguru.in/corporate-law/is-it-so-difficult-to-reform-our-legal-system-or-judiciary.html>

PIL seeking probe dismissed

Times of India

The high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL filed by a Bangalore advocate
seeking an independent probe into the recent deaths at the beggars’ centre
because …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/PIL-seeking-probe-dismissed/articleshow/6428756.cms>

Government doesn’t need our order to tax IPL matches, says high court

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Disposing of a public
interest litigation (PIL) filed by Shiv Sena MLA Subhash Desai, the Bombay
high …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_government-doesn-t-need-our-order-to-tax-ipl-matches-says-high-court_1428358>

Beggar deaths: Karnataka high court wants fresh petition

Daily News & Analysis

Several builders were eyeing the 120 acres of land that remained with the
colony. A PIL on encroachment of this land was pending with the high court,
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_beggar-deaths-karnataka-high-court-wants-fresh-petition_1428385>

Hospital rate cards can be a solution

Daily News & Analysis

“We will file a PIL. But litigation may take some time. So we are trying
to seek the intervention of the ministries concerned so that they can bring
the …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_hospital-rate-cards-can-be-a-solution_1428350>

MJ Antony: Points of disorder

Business Standard

When the public interest litigation (PIL) movement was launched by the
judiciary in the 1980s, some judges strongly opposed the departure from the
…

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/m-j-antony-pointsdisorder/405640/>

Govt seeks more time to decide on tender process

Times of India

… to take a firm decision on whom to award the tenders during the hearing
of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the River Princess Hatao
Manch. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Govt-seeks-more-time-to-decide-on-tender-process/articleshow/6429788.cms>

Power tariff: No reduction, no increase in rates

Hindustan Times

A PIL had accused the government of succumbing to pressure from the discoms
and prohibiting the release of new tariff “approved by DERC” on April 29,
2010, …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Power-tariff-No-reduction-no-increase-in-rates/Article1-591390.aspx>

‘No real will to protect activists’

Frontline

While there is little doubt that PIL petitions have been misused for
private interest and personal vendetta and that genuine commercial
interests have …

<http://www.frontline.in/stories/20100910271802400.htm>

‘Attacks will not scare us off’

Frontline

Going by these threats, it could be anyone who is unhappy with us because
we have filed cases and public interest litigation (PIL) petitions that
have …

<http://www.frontline.in/stories/20100910271802600.htm>

Apang held for food scam

Calcutta Telegraph

Chauhan, who handled the investigation since the PIL was filed against
Apang in 2005, said: “The probe cell chargesheeted altogether 50 persons,
…

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100825/jsp/frontpage/story_12852983.jsp>

HC dismisses PIL seeking Bihar to take back Kosi aid

Deccan Chronicle

PTI The Patna High Court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL seeking a directive to
the Nitish Kumar government to take back the Rs 5 crore Kosi flood relief
…

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/national/hc-dismisses-pil-seeking-bihar-take-back-kosi-aid-063>

Revenge attacks

Frontline

The latest case was in July when an RTI activist, Ashok Shinde, was beaten
up for filing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition against Public
Works …

<http://www.frontline.in/stories/20100910271802500.htm>

Sharad Pawar comes clean of IPL tax issue

Indiantelevision.com

Hearing on the PIL (public interest litigation) filed by Shiv Sena MLA
Subhash Desai, the division bench of Justices PB Majumdar and Anup Mohta
disposed off …

<http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k10/aug/aug204.php>

Secrecy around Bill

Frontline

On April 21, 2004, under pressure from the Supreme Court Bench comprising
Justices Ruma Pal and PV Reddy, which heard the public interest litigation
(PIL) …

<http://www.frontline.in/stories/20100910271802900.htm>

Cheap PTDR Technology Exists in India for Disposal of Bhopal Union …

By Imtiaz

An NGO Gas Kand Trasdi Morcha had filed a PIL before the Jabalpur High
Court, seeking the fixing of responsibility for the disposal of the toxic
waste. The double bench of the High Court comprising Justice Arun Mishra
and Sushma …

<http://www.peat.com/blog/cheap-ptdr-technology-exists-in-india-for-disposal-of-bhopal-union-carbides-toxic-waste/>

Indian Law: PIL against Foreign Law Firms Practicing in India …

Public interest litigation is an integral part of Indian law and its legal
system. In August 2010, the Central Government informed the Madras High
Court …

<http://www.lawisgreek.com/indian-law-pil-against-foreign-law-firms-practicing-india>

Controversy on cow slaughter bill deepens

Daily News & Analysis

By Srikanth Hunasavadi | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA The controversy
over the cow slaughter ban bill is getting deeper by the day. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_controversy-on-cow-slaughter-bill-deepens_1428401>

HC allows demo in support of IAS officer

Times of India

CHENNAI: In a small victory for suspended IAS officer C Umashankar, the
Madras high court has rapped the city police for denying permission to the
state …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-allows-demo-in-support-of-IAS-officer/articleshow/6428589.cms>

HC rejects PIL against aid return to Guj

Times of India

PATNA: The Patna high court on Tuesday rejected a PIL which had challenged
the state government’s decision to return Rs 5 crore to the Gujarat
government …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-rejects-PIL-against-aid-return-to-Guj-/articleshow/6428692.cms>

HC sees red over delays in hearings

Times of India

Six months later, the accused sought recall of the order, but the
magistrate dismissed the plea. The Sonejis then moved the HC.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-sees-red-over-delays-in-hearings/articleshow/6428900.cms>

HC stops use of industrial slag for road construction

Times of India

MARGAO: The high court of Bombay at Goa has restrained Venkatrao Infra
Projects, the contractors for the approach road to the bridge over River
Sal at …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-stops-use-of-industrial-slag-for-road-construction/articleshow/6429813.cms>

HC tells Punjab, Haryana to counsel runaway couples

Indian Express

While the Punjab government has set up temporary protection homes for
runaway couple, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday directed the
State Legal …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-tells-punjab-haryana-to-counsel-runaway-couples/664548/>

HC orders criminal proceedings against SI

Times of India

… Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of the High Court on Tuesday directed the
HC’s registrar (judicial) to initiate criminal proceedings against V Ravi
Kumar, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-orders-criminal-proceedings-against-SI/articleshow/6428818.cms>

HC asks police to initiate probe into “cheating racket”

IBNLive.com

PTI Mumbai, Aug 24 (PTI) The Bombay High Court today directed the
commissioner of police, Mumbai, to initiate probe into an alleged cheating
racket in which …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-asks-police-to-initiate-probe-into-cheating-racket/257937.html>

HC denies relief to babu, orders appearance today

Times of India

PATNA: In a fresh directive, the Patna high court has fixed August 25 as
the date on which HRD secretary KK Pathak has been summoned to personally
appear …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-denies-relief-to-babu-orders-appearance-today-/articleshow/6428690.cms>

File PIL on deaths afresh: HC

Deccan Chronicle

Aug. 24: A division bench headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar on Tuesday
dismissed the public interest litigation filed by advocate AV Amarnathan
seeking an …

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/bengaluru/file-pil-deaths-afresh-hc-187>

HC quashes transfer of woman SI

Deccan Chronicle

Aug. 24: The Madurai Bench of Madras high court on Tuesday quashed the
transfer order of a woman sub-inspector who had levelled sexual harassment
charges …

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/hc-quashes-transfer-woman-si-217>

Husband”s act forcing wife to harm herself is cruelty: HC

MSN India

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) An act of a husband that has the potential to drive
a wife to take a step which causes injury to her would amount to subjecting
her …

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4300009>

Shekhar Suman gets HC notice in cheque bounce case

MSN India

Chandigarh, Aug 24 (PTI) Actor Shekhar Suman and two of his associates have
been issued notices by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a cheque bounce
case …

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4300186>

IHK HC directs authorities to shift Mian Qayoom to hospital

Kashmir Media Service

Srinagar, August 24 (KMS): The High Court of occupied Kashmir has directed
the authorities to shift the President of High Court Bar Association, …

<http://www.kmsnews.org/news/ihk-hc-directs-authorities-shift-mian-qayoom-hospital>

Delhi HC’s new-age lakshman rekha

By admin

Delhi HC’s new-age lakshman rekha In September 2007, when India was invited
to present its views in Kyoto International Fiscal Association (IFA)
Congress on.

<http://www.affiliatewealthreview.com/delhi-hcs-new-age-lakshman-rekha/>

‘Drafters of N-Bill ignored ILO recommendations’

Business Standard

In his petition to NHRC, Krishna also submitted that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests in its 25-page …

APCLC seeks probe into killing

Express Buzz

… and journalist Hemachandra Pandey and the case be independently investigated in accordance with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) guidelines. …

toxicswatch-alliance against pollution & corporate crimes: Letter …

By Gopal Krishna

24th August, 2010. Justice Shri K.G. Balakrishnan The Chairperson National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi Sub: Human rights violations from nuclear damage – its impact on human life and …

The Right to Information in Jammu & Kashmir » Blog Archive …
By Muzaffar Bhat [J&K RTI Movement Blog]
Note: The National Human Rights Commission was established on 12 Oct. 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act (1993). The Commission’s website is here: http://nhrc.nic.in/. Accordingly, the RTI reply provides information on J&K …

Malicious survey on Muslim youths: NHRC issues notice to Delhi …
New Delhi: National Human Rights Commission has asked the Delhi Government to take action against the malicious MRDA survey on Muslim youths in the country. …

Govt misleading courts: Armed Forces Tribunal
Chandigarh Tribune
In two separate scathing indictments, the Chandigarh and Kochi benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) have taken the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to task …

Legally India

But due to time constraints the body had to postpone its decision on the
entry of foreign law firms in respect of the Chennai writ petition, …

<http://www.legallyindia.com/201008221222/News/bcis-marathon-meeting-ethics-rules-oath-by-this-year-foreign-law-firms-llp-to-be-raised-in-oct>

On SC orders, govt schools to collect data on pvt counterparts

Expressindia.com

About this Vachittar Singh, District Education Officer, Ludhiana said,
“Actually the state government is to file reply of a writ petition in
Supreme Court …

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/on-sc-orders-govt-schools-to-collect-data-on-pvt-counterparts/663808/>

A writ petition is not ordinarily maintainable to challenge order …

By administrator

Even if High Court has territorial jurisdiction it should not entertain a
writ petition which impugns an order of Tribunal when such an order on a
question of law, is appealable before the High Court under section 35 of
FEMA.

<http://www.taxguru.in/fema/a-writ-petition-is-not-ordinarily-maintainable-to-challenge-order-of-the-tribunal-atfe.html>

CBI worried about Amin’s security, may move SC

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Security of accused cop deputy superintendent of police NK Amin
has become a major area of concern for the CBI. The probe agency, which is
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/CBI-worried-about-Amins-security-may-move-SC/articleshow/6397787.cms>

SC directs CDMA operators to submit revenue details to CAG

Telecom Yatra

The Supreme Court today directed CDMA players to give their financial
details to CAG to ascertain whether the government was getting its due by
way of …

<http://telecomyatra.afaqs.com/news/?sid=1645_SC+directs+CDMA+operators+to+submit+revenue+details+to+CAG>

Lalu, Mulayam, Mamata: stoking the religious politics fire

Hindustan Times (blog)

The judgement, arrived at after taking the views of the government and the
Wakf Board and with citations from encyclopaedias, said that the Wakf Board
(not …

<http://blogs.hindustantimes.com/cutting-the-edge/2010/08/22/lalu-mulayam-mamata-stoking-the-religious-politics-fire/>

Tribals Plea Against Vedanta: ‘Green’ Court to Give Verdict

Outlook

Even as the government is yet to decide the fate of Vedanta’s controversial
mining project in Orissa, a ‘green’ court is likely to deliver its
judgement …

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?691223>

Rahul Gandhi should focus on land Act amendment: Shahi

Indian Express

“The Congress General Secretary should rather pursue the case with his
own government at the Centre and ensure that the Land acquisition Act of
1894 is …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Rahul-Gandhi-should-focus-on-land-Act-amendment–Shahi/663780>

Sansar Chand guilty of violating Wildlife Act: Court

Times of India
… with a Delhi court holding him guilty of violation of the Wildlife Act.
The poacher had been caught red-handed with a leopard skin about 15 years
ago. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Sansar-Chand-guilty-of-violating-Wildlife-Act-Court/articleshow/6397785.cms>

Mayawati backs demand for amendment of Land Acquisition Act

Indian Express

“Mayawati has said her government and party supported the demand of farmers
regarding amendment in the Land Acquisition Act 1894,” Cabinet Secretary
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Mayawati-backs-demand-for-amendment-of-Land-Acquisition-Act/663567>

Workshop on RTI Act from today

Times of India

Rajbhasha Vikas Parishad (RVP), an NGO engaged in propagating Hindi, is
organising a two-day workshop on Right to Information Act for the
government and …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Workshop-on-RTI-Act-from-today/articleshow/6407364.cms>

State questions probe officer’s authority to file affidavits in case

Hindustan Times

The state’s Law and Judiciary department has questioned the authority of
investigating officer, Sanjay Parande, to file affidavits in reply in the
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/State-questions-probe-officer-s-authority-to-file-affidavits-in-case/Article1-590486.aspx>

Stop plagiarism, demands Ritu Kumar

Daily News & Analysis

The time factor taken by the judiciary to punish offenders is
demoralising.” She further adds, “It is a virus that has penetrated in
all the sectors, …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_stop-plagiarism-demands-ritu-kumar_1427398>

Making a case for restraint

Hindustan Times

There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the judiciary in India, with all
its flaws, is still seen as effective in delivering justice, howsoever
slow. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Making-a-case-for-restraint/Article1-590321.aspx>

Forum to file PIL against dispute

Daily News & Analysis

However, if that does not happen in a week, we will be forced to file a PIL
against them,” said Shirish Deshpande, chairman, Mumbai Grahak Panchayat.
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_forum-to-file-pil-against-dispute_1427316>

Apang summoned

IBNLive.com

The development followed the filing of a public interest litigation (PIL)
by chairperson of Arunachal Citizens’ Rights (ACR) Bamang Anthony and
public …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/apang-summoned/253760.html>

CJI leads by example: No trips abroad on court days

Daily Pioneer
Being the president of ILA’s Indian Chapter, the CJI is an official invitee
at the biennial event and CJIs in the past have never missed attending the
…

<http://www.dailypioneer.com/278040/CJI-leads-by-example-No-trips-abroad-on-court-days.html>

Govt U-turn on Ahmadi position

Hindustan Times

The former CJI has been in the line of fire for his 1996 Supreme Court
judgment which diluted the charges against the accused in the Bhopal gas
tragedy case …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Govt-U-turn-on-Ahmadi-position/Article1-590399.aspx>

CJI makes a point

It is learnt that the CJI immediately issued an order to bring them all
back to their desks and`trolleys’atBhagwanDassRoad. …

<http://epaper.indianexpress.com/IE/IEH/2010/08/23/ArticleHtmls/23_08_2010_003_042.shtml>

Justice Prasad sworn in as new CJ

Times of India

RANCHI: Justice Bhagwati Prasad was on Sunday sworn in as the new chief
justice (CJ) of the Jharkhand high court. Governor MOH Farook administered
the oath …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Justice-Prasad-sworn-in-as-new-CJ/articleshow/6392921.cms>

82-yr-old tells court son threw her out

Hindustan Times

An 82-year-old widow has moved the Bombay High Court alleging her son and
daughter-in-law, both police constables, have thrown her out of the room
her …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/82-yr-old-tells-court-son-threw-her-out/Article1-590469.aspx>

FDA combating consumption of tobacco-related products

Times of India

Two writ petitions were filed in the high court of Bombay in Goa
challenging the legislation, but the court upheld the state’s law. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/FDA-combating-consumption-of-tobacco-related-products/articleshow/6409308.cms>

CBI game: Yadavs have been on both sides

Times of India

The CBI refused to file an appeal against the Patna high court order.
Worse, the CBI opposed an appeal by the Bihar government and surprisingly,
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CBI-game-Yadavs-have-been-on-both-sides/articleshow/6400803.cms>

Supreme Court upholds acquisition of land by the Delhi government in Mehrauli …

Indlaw.com

A bench comprising Justices P Sathasivam and BS Chauhan while upholding the
order of the Delhi High Court noted,’ we are satisfied with the existence
of …

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?e58a3b80-2b60-41c2-afe5-d6eaed0ae5fd>

The Hindu : Front Page : High Court refers disputes to tribunal

Kochi: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday referred to the
Munnar Special Tribunal matters relating to the disputes over two
check-dams …

<http://hindu.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082159350100.htm>

Sack Veerappa Moily as law minister, demands Thackeray

Hindustan Times

PTI Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray on Sunday demanded removal of Union
Law Minister Veerappa Moily to ensure impartial handling of the …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Sack-Veerappa-Moily-as-law-minister-demands-Thackeray/Article1-590502.aspx>

How HC FIRed away at courts, erring police officers

Indian Express

Now that the Delhi High Court has entered the scene, lodging an FIR may
become much easier for the common man. No longer will he have to run
helter-skelter …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/How-HC-FIRed-away-at-courts–erring-police-officers/663681>

Arguments must be heard anew if judge is transferred midway: HC

Hindustan Times

The plaintiffs then moved the HC, saying the judge should have heard
arguments anew. The division bench agreed, holding that “the judgement can
be …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Arguments-must-be-heard-anew-if-judge-is-transferred-midway-HC/Article1-590482.aspx>

Delhi HC’s new-age lakshman rekha

Business Standard

The Delhi HC judgment in the case of Maruti- Suzuki (MS) has examined the
concept of marketing intangibles. MS entered into a foreign collaboration
and …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delhi-hc%5Cs-new-age-lakshman-rekha/405419/>

Copyright to attract service tax: Govt tells HC

Business Standard

The revenue department has contested the petition filed by PVR Pictures in
the Delhi High Court against the government’s decision to levy service tax
on …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/copyright-to-attract-service-tax-govt-tells-hc/405468/>

Gujarat journalists booked for abetting suicide move HC

Indian Express

Two reporters-cum-cameramen working with local channels, who have been
booked for abetting suicide, have moved the Gujarat High Court to quash the
FIR …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gujarat-journalists-booked-for-abetting-suicide-move-HC/663742>

Cop stabbed: HC dismisses attempt to murder charge

Indian Express

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a case of attempt to murder against a
local miscreant who allegedly stabbed an on-duty Border Wing police
personnel …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Cop-stabbed–HC-dismisses-attempt-to-murder-charge/663729>

Girl’s persistence exposes shoddy police probe in father’s murder

Times of India

The division bench of the HC said though the deceased was alive for five
days, his dying declaration wasn’t recorded. The court said, “The
contention raised …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/-Girls-persistence-exposes-shoddy-police-probe-in-fathers-murder/articleshow/6398845.cms>

Latest & Important Judgements: Indra Devi & Ors.Versus Bagada Ram …

By Rakesh Shekhawat

His heirs and legal representatives, the appellants before this Court, moved the MACT, Sojat, Branch Jaitaran, District Pali in MACT Case No.59 of 1999 against the owner of the truck and its insurer, the New India Assurance Company Ltd. …

ACHR seeks more compensation from NHRC for Mizo juvenile detainee’s death

Sify

The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has described the compensation amount of Rs.300000 awarded by the National Human Rights Commission to the next of .

MAT sets aside senior agri officer’s transfer

Times of India

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) recently set aside the transfer of senior agriculture officer Natha Dadasaheb Rane on the grounds that …

Damages for road deaths without deciding on guilty

Business Standard

The accidents tribunal denied any compensation. However, the SC ruled even in such cases, ‘no-fault liability’ cannot be avoided. …

Hindustan Times

… by the municipal corporation’s inaction, D’Souza and 249 others filed a
writ petition with the Bombay High Court last week, holding the corporation
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Not-fair-Poor-planning-is-culprit/Article1-590106.aspx>

‘Elevated Expressway to decongest roads’

Express Buzz

“Recently the First Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a writ
petition filed against the construction of the elevated highway,” the
release added.

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/elevated-expressway-to-decongest-roads/200068.html>

Latest & Important Judgements: Sushil Kumar Singhal V/S.The …

By Rakesh Shekhawat

This appeal has been preferred against the Judgment and Order dated
10.09.2007 passed by High Court of Punjab & Haryana in Civil Writ Petition
14014 of 2007, by which the High Court had dismissed the writ petition for
quashing the award …

<http://importantjudgement.blogspot.com/2010/08/sushil-kumar-singhal-vsthe-regional.html>

Illegal arms sale: Collector’s role to be probed

Times of India

After the ACB submitted the case progress report in the Supreme Court
recently, the district collector’s role has once again come under scanner.
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Illegal-arms-sale-Collectors-role-to-be-probed/articleshow/6389673.cms>

Rahul meets UP farmers, promises them justice

Times of India

He assured me not to worry as he would ensure that justice is done to the
farmers,” Sripal later told TOI over telephone. Rahul stayed for around 10
minutes …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rahul-meets-UP-farmers-promises-them-justice/articleshow/6390083.cms>

Govt promises action on SC judgment on Imams’ salary

Times of India

Prasad wanted to know the reasons for the delay in implementation of a 1993
Supreme Court judgement on a petition of the All India Imams Organisation
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-promises-action-on-SC-judgment-on-Imams-salary/articleshow/6387221.cms>

Be aware of what sexual harassment is and the related policies

Economic Times

The Supreme Court’s Vishakha Judgement of 1997 is now seen as a landmark in
legal guidelines for cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/the-sunday-et/special-report/Be-aware-of-what-sexual-harassment-is-and-the-related-policies/articleshow/6389514.cms>

‘Govt pleaded with SC to hand over Sohrabuddin case to CBI’

Hindustan Times

He quoted from an apex court judgement which reads “When the matter came up
for hearing before this court on May 17, 2007, the Attorney General of
India …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Govt-pleaded-with-SC-to-hand-over-Sohrabuddin-case-to-CBI/Article1-589991.aspx>

Govt asks police to stop misuse of dowry law

Daily News & Analysis
The note also quoted a 2005 Delhi high court judgement by justice JD Kapoor
(now retired) saying that these provisions have lead to a large number of
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_govt-asks-police-to-stop-misuse-of-dowry-law_1426912>

Lok Sabha approves amendment of MMDR Act (1957)

Moneycontrol.com

The Lok Sabha has cleared amendment of Mines and Minerals Development and
Regulation Act (India) (MMDR) of 1957, reports CNBC-TV18′s Rituparna
Bhuyan. …

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/lok-sabha-approves-amendmentmmdr-act-(1957)_480162.html>

Bill to amend People Act is introduced

Asian Age

The bill seeks to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1950. This
bill, when passed, would enable Indians living outside the country to
register …

<http://www.asianage.com/india/bill-amend-people-act-introduced-173>

Govt. issues notice to Google over wrong depiction of parts of J-K

Sify

Ms.Google Inc. intermediary is liable for action under Section 79 of the
Information Technology Act, 2000.” “Further, the pages carrying the
wrongful …

<http://sify.com/news/govt-issues-notice-to-google-over-wrong-depiction-of-parts-of-j-k-news-national-kivvOcfibhf.html>

Himachal Pradesh: Legal knowledge upto bottom level needed to be spread

India Education Diary

Shimla: Empowerment comes through knowledge and it was necessary to spread
legal awareness upto bottom-level. Mr. Justice Altmas Kabir, Judge, Supreme
Court …

<http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=3847>

Contract to Bangalore firm legal: KEA chief

Times of India

… Authority of favouring a firm, KEA chief BP Manjunath brushed aside the
allegations claiming the contract given to the Bangalore-based firm is
legal. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Contract-to-Bangalore-firm-legal-KEA-chief/articleshow/6388921.cms>

‘Legal experts can ensure law for care of parents gets teeth’

Indian Express

… division of the Planning Commission, he said the Act will be a failure
if legal experts are deprived of decision-making positions to implement it.
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-Legal-experts-can-ensure-law-for-care-of-parents-gets-teeth-/663379>

‘Government neglected attitude mar free legal services in state’

E-Pao.net

Imphal, August 21 2010: Government failure in appointing permanent member
secretary and regular staff of the Manipur State Legal Service Authority
(MASLSA) …

<http://www.e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=30&src=220810>

‘More courts, stricter selection of judges should be top priority for Indian …

Indian Express

Maneesh Chhibber: One of the problems that people have with the NHRC’s
functioning is that the Human Rights Act only gives you recommendatory
powers. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/-More-courts–stricter-selection-of-judges-should-be-top-priority-for-Indian-judiciary-/663451>

V.Durga Rao-Advocate: MY VIEWS PURSUANT TO JUDGEMENT IN R.K.JAIN’S …

By Durga Rao Vanayam

When it comes to constitution of Tribunals in India, I think much credit
goes to our Judiciary as it did not oppose as such in my opinion to the
establishment of Tribunals though independence and impartiality etc.
principles were …

<http://durgaraovanayam.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-views-pursuant-to-judgment-in.html>

PIL puts blame squarely on Karnataka government

Daily News & Analysis

By Team DNA | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA A city-based advocate has
filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the state high court on the
beggars’ …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_pil-puts-blame-squarely-on-karnataka-government_1426917>

Mumbai Cong MPs urge Sonia to decide on presidentship

Times of India

One is a PIL accusing him of amassing assets disproportionate to his known
sources of income and the other is a plea challenging his election to the
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Mumbai-Cong-MPs-urge-Sonia-to-decide-on-presidentship/articleshow/6389585.cms>

Oh deer! Farmers in Maharashtra agitate to keep ruminants at bay

Daily News & Analysis

Irate farmers in Garaj, Naigaon and Pakhari villages have now filed a
public interest litigation (PIL) in the Bombay high court bench at
Aurangabad. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_oh-deer-farmers-in-maharashtra-agitate-to-keep-ruminants-at-bay_1426869>

Anonymous Sources

Outlook

Those reports came to haunt the media last week when the Supreme Court, in
an interim order on a PIL, asked the media to exercise caution in cases
under …

<http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?266777>

Final version of nuclear bill lets suppliers off the hook again

The Hindu

The amended version of the bill says the suppliers of any defective
equipment involved in an accident can be sued by the Indian operator of a
nuclear …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/22/stories/2010082263060100.htm>

Bill for NRIs voting rights tabled in RS

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bowing to repeated demands of non-resident Indians (NRIs) for
voting rights, the government on Saturday introduced a bill in the Rajya
Sabha to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bill-for-NRIs-voting-rights-tabled-in-RS/articleshow/6388587.cms>

Women’s Reservation Bill will be a reality soon: Moily

The Hindu

The United Progressive Alliance government on Saturday underlined its
commitment to legislate the Women’s Reservation Bill, providing for 33 per
cent …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article586250.ece>

Upper House OKs bill for Nalanda univ

Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a well-informed debate over three hours, erudite in parts,
Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed the Bill to establish the transnational …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Upper-House-OKs-bill-for-Nalanda-univ/articleshow/6388549.cms>

Handling of report on n-bill to be probed: Official

Sify

… Saturday that he was looking into ‘mishandling’ of parliamentary
panel’s report on the civil nuclear liability bill with a view to improve
the system. …

<http://sify.com/news/handling-of-report-on-n-bill-to-be-probed-official-news-national-kivxkebfdhc.html>

Supreme Court upholds life term for man who killed infant daughter

Daily News & Analysis

A Bench of justice HS Bedi and justice CK Prasad also said the high court
can intervene and reverse an acquittal if the evidence on record
establishes the …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-upholds-life-term-for-man-who-killed-infant-daughter_1426995>

Bombay high court upholds conviction of man who killed daughter

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Showing no leniency
towards a man who killed his two and a half-year-old daughter, the Bombay
high court …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-upholds-conviction-of-man-who-killed-daughter_1426889>

Potential future value of land must be considered for compensation: Supreme Court

The Hindu

On the State’s appeal, the Madras High Court fixed the value at Rs.9. The
present appeal by Mr. Pillai is directed against this judgment. …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/22/stories/2010082257330100.htm>

SC judge Katju to be RMLNLU honorary prof

Times of India

Incidentally, Justice Katju was the chief guest at the function and chief
justice of Allahabad High Court Justice FI Rebello also graced the
occasion. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/SC-judge-Katju-to-be-RMLNLU-honorary-prof/articleshow/6389343.cms>

Give broader role to people with judicial knowledge: Former SC judge

Times of India

It will be more trouble for senior citizens to visit the high court a
number of times, away from their homes in villages. So, the need for people
with …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Give-broader-role-to-people-with-judicial-knowledge-Former-SC-judge/articleshow/6389432.cms>

Cell for runaway couples in Pkl

Times of India

PANCHKULA: Acting on the directions of Punjab and Haryana High Court,
Panchkula administration has come up with a protection cell especially
meant for …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Cell-for-runaway-couples-in-Pkl/articleshow/6389391.cms>

‘Decision on foreign law firms with BCI consent’

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: The Union government has told the Madras High Court that it would
not take any decision on allowing foreign law firms without consulting the
Bar …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/%E2%80%98decision-on-foreign-law-firms-with-bci-consent/200085.html>

‘Couple of incidents of cruelty sufficient for divorce’
samaylive

The Delhi high court has ruled that, a couple of incidents of cruelty by
the spouse may be sufficient ground for divorce. The High court has lined
that …

<http://english.samaylive.com/nation/676471842.html>

HC extends stay on top cop’s arrest till Aug 23

Indian Express

Sharma had moved a petition in the HC to get the FIR quashed and the court
had earlier directed the state government not to arrest him till Friday.
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-extends-stay-on-top-cop-s-arrest-till-Aug-23/663149/>

HC asks MCD to pay Rs 50000 to man for demolition of PCO

IBNLive.com

PTI New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has asked the MCD to pay
Rs 50000 as compensation for demolishing a PCO booth owned by a physically
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-asks-mcd-to-pay-rs-50000-to-man-for-demolition-of-pco/253164.html>

Buses supplied to DTC not ‘sub-standard’: Tata to Delhi HC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of several low-floor buses catching fire in
the city, its manufacturer Tata Motors has refuted before the Delhi High
Court …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Buses-supplied-to-DTC-not-sub-standard-Tata-to-Delhi-HC/articleshow/6391147.cms>

HC directs man to serve NGO

Hindustan Times

The Delhi High Court in unusual order on Thursday asked a call centre
employee, booked for stealing Rs 4 lakh from his father’s account by
forging his …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-directs-man-to-serve-NGO/Article1-590107.aspx>

HC tells power utilities to pay ex gratia

Times of India

HYDERABAD: Stating that it is the duty of the power utilities to pay
exgratia to the kin of those who lost their lives in electrocution, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-tells-power-utilities-to-pay-ex-gratia/articleshow/6389476.cms>

HC declines to shift MRTS station

Times of India

CHENNAI: Noting that courts are not experts in technical matters, the
Madras high court has declined to interfere with a decision of the state
government …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-declines-to-shift-MRTS-station/articleshow/6389487.cms>

HC accepts that Dowry Act is being misused

Express Buzz

The police must use its authority to subserve the purpose for which the
provision is made instead of misusing it,” the HC told the investigating
officers. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hc-accepts-that-dowry-act-is-being-misused/200181.html>

HC uphold engineers service rules

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad High Court has directed the state government that
the vacancies for assistant engineers in the irrigation department for the
year …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-uphold-engineers-service-rules/articleshow/6388934.cms>

HC warns against frivolous SRA pleas

Hindustan Times

Making a strong statement against frivolous petitions against the slum
rehabilitation scheme, the Bombay High Court ruled recently that such
petitioners …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-warns-against-frivolous-SRA-pleas/Article1-590073.aspx>

HC wants details about corruption charges against SGPGI officers

Hindustan Times

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the state government
to furnish details about steps taken against 21 erring officers of Sanjay
Gandhi …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-wants-details-about-corruption-charges-against-SGPGI-officers/Article1-589818.aspx>

Remove debris near Neela Hauz flyover in 2 months: High court tells PWD

Times of India

HC was alerted to PWD’s failure to remove debris by petitioner Malvika
Kaul, a resident of Vasant Kunj who has filed a PIL alleging government
indifference …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Remove-debris-near-Neela-Hauz-flyover-in-2-months-High-court-tells-PWD/articleshow/6389363.cms>

Barring foreign law cos will hurt national interest: Centre

Times of India

A submission to this effect was made by additional solicitor-general M
Ravindran when the HC took up a public interest writ petition to restrain
the Centre …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Barring-foreign-law-cos-will-hurt-national-interest-Centre/articleshow/6390134.cms>

NHRC urged to intervene in Gurjant”s detention – Yahoo! India News

Kolkata, Aug 21 (PTI) Delhi-based Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training has sought an intervention by National Human Rights Commission into …

in.news.yahoo.com/…/tnl-nhrc-urged-to-intervene-in-gurjant-s…

NEWSPOLITAN :: NHRC directs TN to submit report on evictions

CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit a report on the alleged forcible eviction of slum dwellers …

newspolitan.com/forum/art/india/…/HE4DSOJ2GBAVITSI

Commission agents rubbish PAU report

Indian Express

It is one of the most contentious issues in Punjab’s agrarian economy, but commission agents in the state claim their ties with farmers are like family. …

Munnar Special Tribunal within a week

Express Buzz

KOCHI: The Kerala Government is all set to constitute the much-awaited Munnar Special Tribunal in a week’s time. According to highly placed sources with the …

The Hindu

The Bench comprising Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice SS
Satheesachandran, however, admitted the writ petition filed by the police
officer …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082159360100.htm>

Telangana a political issue, not Constitutional: Supreme Court

The Hindu

PTI The Supreme Court on Friday said the issue of carving out a separate
State of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh was a “political question” which
cannot be …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article584120.ece>

SC tears into Centre flip-flop on Noida park

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday tore into the UPA government’s
latest flip-flop in an affidavit virtually exempting the construction of
sprawling …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-tears-into-Centre-flip-flop-on-Noida-park/articleshow/6382921.cms>

New Delhi In a first, SC refers border row to mediators

Hindustan Times

As the court initiated the “track-II” process to “amicably settle”
the border row, it permitted continuation of an SC-appointed local
commission to …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/In-a-first-SC-refers-border-row-to-mediators/H1-Article1-589637.aspx>

Court cannot direct authorities to act against law, rules SC

Indlaw.com

Justice Reddy writing the 19-page judgement for the bench yesterday also
cautioned the courts against interfering in the matter of equation of posts
and …

<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?311a843b-3e98-4e97-84bf-056c78ee0d30>

Take stern action against bogus claimants, SC tells govt

IBNLive.com

The apex court passed the judgement while upholding the cancellation of the
freedom pension scheme benefit to Orissa’s Choudhuri Nayak. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/take-stern-action-against-bogus-claimants-sc-tells-govt/248573.html>

Govt stands by Saxena report to stop mining

Times of India

The committee accepted that the violations of the Forest Rights Act were
serious in nature and needed to be dealt with strictly.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-stands-by-Saxena-report-to-stop-mining-/articleshow/6383767.cms>

PIL seeks automatic doors on all buses

Times of India

The first bench comprising Chief Justice M Yusuf Eqbal and Justice TS
Sivagnanam, before which the PIL filed by Coimbatore-based Nethaji
Pokkuvarathu …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/PIL-seeks-automatic-doors-on-all-buses/articleshow/6383831.cms>

PIL in SC seeks CBI probe into CWG scams

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite the Supreme Court taking a strong stand against populist
public interest litigations, a PIL was filed on Friday seeking a CBI probe
into …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PIL-in-SC-seeks-CBI-probe-into-CWG-scams/articleshow/6383469.cms>

Centre, state told to reply in two weeks
Indian Express
Mahashewata Devi had filed a PIL in the second week of July alleging that
the security forces carried the bodies from the forest tied to bamboo posts
— in …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Centre–state-told-to-reply-in-two-weeks/663161>

Foodgrain scam: UP govt approves filing of FIRs against guilty

Daily News & Analysis

During hearing of a PIL seeking CBI probe into the scam, government counsel
HP Srivastava also informed the high court that the Special Investigating
Team …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_foodgrain-scam-up-govt-approves-filing-of-firs-against-guilty_1426372>

Collector, deputy chargesheeted in arms scam

Times of India

This information was given to a SC Bench, comprising Justices B Sudershan
Reddy and SS Nijjar, which was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Arvind
Sharma, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Collector-deputy-chargesheeted-in-arms-scam/articleshow/6382829.cms>

Right to Education PIL: PSA represents White Lotus Charitable Trust in the …

Bar & Bench

Finally, PSA filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition on behalf of
WLCT, against the Union of India (Ministry of Human Resources and
Development), …

<http://www.barandbench.com/brief/2/934/right-to-education-pil-psa-represents-white-lotus-charitable-trust-in-the-high-court-of-punjab-amp-haryana>

Sec 144 CrPc in NZP flayed

Nagaland Post

Only 176 Hectares was under legitimate possession in a PIL case Party at
Rangaphar, he said. Kiyevi 625.40; Vidima 844.00; Diezephe 895.20; Razaphe
854.40; …

<http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMzAxNzM%3D-i2M1hekrI6U%3D>

Erosion heat on Centre

Calcutta Telegraph

… Court yesterday in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed
by a group of Dibrugarh residents to protect the town from flood and
erosion . …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100821/jsp/northeast/story_12835084.jsp>

BJP MLA praises Rahul, criticises Modi

Times of India
A PIL was filed in Gujarat High Court stating that the plant would pollute
the ground water after which the industry group forfeited a portion of the
plot …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/BJP-MLA-praises-Rahul-criticises-Modi/articleshow/6383802.cms>

Cabinet clears Bill to raise MPs’ salary 3-fold

Hindu Business Line

On Friday morning, the Cabinet approved a Bill under which the basic
monthly salary of MPs would go up from Rs 16000 to Rs 50000. …

<http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082152450400.htm>

Ishrat case: Review petition filed in Gujarat high court

Daily News & Analysis

By DNA Correspondent | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA A petition was filed
in the Gujarat high court on Friday for a review of the court’s earlier
order …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ishrat-case-review-petition-filed-in-gujarat-high-court_1426486>

Phone tapping of anti-social elements justified: Delhi High Court

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court Friday held that investigating agencies can
intercept phone calls of an individual if there is sufficient evidence to
prove …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Phone-tapping-of-anti-social-elements-justified-Delhi-High-Court/articleshow/6383571.cms>

Outgoing judge found Guj court staff slow

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Justice Bhagwati Prasad of Gujarat High Court feels that the
court department was too slow to keep up with the speedy disposal of cases.
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Outgoing-judge-found-Guj-court-staff-slow/articleshow/6383800.cms>

Supreme Court suggests changes in IPC section 324

Daily News & Analysis

The court rejected a plea by Singh and the complainant, who was the
aggrieved in the case, to amicably settle the dispute. The high court too
declined to …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-suggests-changes-in-ipc-section-324_1426430>

Orissa to move SC over POSCO project

Hindustan Times

Orissa will move the Supreme Court against a high court order disapproving
its grant of permission to South Korean steel major POSCO to prospect for
iron …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Orissa-to-move-SC-over-POSCO-project/Article1-589756.aspx>

High court upholds Kerala police official’s suspension

Sify

The Kerala High Court Friday declined to stay Inspector General of Police
Tomin J. Thachenkery’s suspension by the state government for violating
service …

<http://sify.com/news/high-court-upholds-kerala-police-official-s-suspension-news-national-kiuqkchjbgh.html>

High Court refers disputes to tribunal

The Hindu

Kochi: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday referred to the
Munnar Special Tribunal matters relating to the disputes over two
check-dams …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/21/stories/2010082159350100.htm>

Child won’t lie about mother’s killers: Bombay high court

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA A child who witnessed her
mother’s killing will not point fingers at innocents, the Bombay high court
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_child-won-t-lie-about-mother-s-killers-bombay-high-court_1426433>

HC poser to CBI: Why Kolkata jails are considered safe?

Indian Express

After going through a fresh application of the CBI in Jnaneswari trial
transfer case, the Calcutta High Court on Friday asked the CBI to know why
it …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hc-poser-to-cbi-why-kolkata-jails-are-considered-safe/663164/>

HC seeks status of action taken against PGI officials

Times of India

The issue was raised by meditech association in a PIL in the HC seeking
compliance of the inquiry conducted in the matter.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-seeks-status-of-action-taken-against-PGI-officials/articleshow/6384091.cms>

HC tells MCD to relocate slum

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The MCD on Friday approached the Delhi HC seeking its permission
for removal of a slum cluster near JN stadium in view of Commonwealth
Games. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-tells-MCD-to-relocate-slum/articleshow/6385541.cms>

HC drops charges against 3 IAS officers in land scam case

Times of India

The HC struck down the state’s decision in 1995 saying that the authorities
cannot make such a decision after a gap of 14 years of taking over the land
even …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-drops-charges-against-3-IAS-officers-in-land-scam-case/articleshow/6384137.cms>

Medical fitness norms tightened for foreign pilots, Centre tells HC

Times of India

CHENNAI: The Civil Aviation Requirements, which prescribe norms for hiring
foreign pilots by airlines in India, have been amended and a discriminatory
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Medical-fitness-norms-tightened-for-foreign-pilots-Centre-tells-HC/articleshow/6383776.cms>

Varsity teachers to retire at 65, rules HC

Times of India

PATNA: The Patna high court on Friday directed the state government to
follow the recent regulation framed by the University Grants Commission
(UGC) for …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Varsity-teachers-to-retire-at-65-rules-HC/articleshow/6385008.cms>

Karnataka HC adjourns hearing on ore export ban

Business Standard

The Karnataka High Court today adjourned hearing on the recent ban by the
state government on export of iron ore, till August 27. …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/karnataka-hc-adjourns-hearingore-export-ban/405312/>

HC asks BDA for status report on new layouts

Times of India

BANGALORE: The high court has directed the BDA to file a status report on
its recently developed layouts like the ones at Anjanapuara, Sir M
Vishweshwraiah …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-asks-BDA-for-status-report-on-new-layouts/articleshow/6383937.cms>

Top brass of bank may face action in a fraud, says HC

Times of India

The HC quashed the magistrate’s order and directed that proceedings be
initiated against the bank’s chairman and directors.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Top-brass-of-bank-may-face-action-in-a-fraud-says-HC/articleshow/6384048.cms>

HC asks KMC to review heritage delist

Times of India

KOLKATA: A division bench of Chief Justice JN Patel and Justice B
Bhattachryya of Calcutta high court on Friday directed Kolkata Municipal
Corporation (KMC) …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/HC-asks-KMC-to-review-heritage-delist/articleshow/6384244.cms>

Medical expenses of law student: File affidavit, hc tells govt

IBNLive.com

PTI Chennai, Aug 20 (PTI): Noting a submission by Tamil Nadu Public
Prosecutor that the state was not responsible for bearing medical expenses
of a law …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/medical-expenses-of-law-student-file-affidavit-hc-tells-govt/248570.html>

HC comes down heavily on frivolous petitions challenging SRA

IBNLive.com

PTI Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Observing that large number of petitions were
being filed challenging the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme in
Maharashtra …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-comes-down-heavily-on-frivolous-petitions-challenging-sra/248184.html>

Mine owners file counter in HC against ban

Express Buzz

BANGALORE: The exporters and mine owners filed a counter to the objections
filed by the state government defending the ban on export of iron ore. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/karnataka/mine-owners-file-counter-in-hc-against-ban/199292.html>

HC tells Govt not to penalise traders for not filing returns

IBNLive.com

PTI Government Counsel VA Sonpal submitted that the impugned order be set
aside and the matter be remitted back for considering afresh the levy of
penalty. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-tells-govt-not-to-penalise-traders-for-not-filing-returns/248008.html>

HC directs MU to allow candidate to appear in interview

E-Pao.net

Imphal, August 20 2010: Imphal Bench of the Gauhati High Court today
directed Manipur University to allow a candidate to part in the interview
for …

<http://www.e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=22&src=210810>

HC pulls up Education Minister

Assam Tribune

GUWAHATI, Aug 20 – In a judgment that lays bare political interference
overriding merit in the matter of public employment, the Gauhati High Court
has set …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug2110/at05>

HC spares ageing editors of paper ‘no one reads’

Mumbai Mirror

However, while Vishwambhar Takwale, 66, and Rameshprasad Awasthi, 69,
almost landed in jail for the contemptuous articles, the HC let them off
with a …

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/2010082120100821022219345c38ef0c/HC-spares-ageing-editors-of-paper-%E2%80%98no-one-reads%E2%80%99.html>

Offence under Atrocities Act can be settled out of court: HC

IBNLive.com

PTI Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) In an important ruling, Bombay High Court has said
that an offence under the Atrocities Act, can be ‘compounded’. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/offence-under-atrocities-act-can-be-settled-out-of-court-hc/248009.html>

Knowledge Portal

Charitable & Religious Trust Act, 1920 · MRTP Act,1969 … It is the
routine practice in the case of commission agents to received labour
charges from the …

<http://www.pdicai.org/ansDisp.aspx?queId=13238>

Compensation for wolf attacks at last

Indian Express

The decision came after the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which directed the department to conduct a probe into the deaths …

House panel slams Educational Tribunals Bill

Times of India

NEW DELHI: HRD ministry’s The Educational Tribunals Bill, 2010, has been severely criticised by Parliament’s Standing Committee for not carrying out enough …

DLF questions CCI powers before tribunal

Business Standard

DLF, the country’s largest real estate developer, has approached the Competition Appellate Tribunal, questioning the Competition Commission of India’s …

Sukna land scam: Ex-Lt. Gen.Rath to face court martial from Aug.30

Sify

Rath withdrew his petition from the Armed Forces Tribunal against his court martial in connection with the scam. His counsel, Ajit Singh, said his client …

No penalty if delay in filing returns is genuine: ITAT

Economic Times

… a Delhi bench of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that penalty cannot be levied if there is a genuine reason for the delay. …

Tata Tele requests SC to stay BSNL demand for Rs 372 cr

Hindustan Times

PTI Tata Teleservices (TTSL) on Friday requested the Supreme Court to stay the orders of telecom tribunal TDSAT, which allowed the state-owned firm BSNL to …

SCs/STs who migrate cannot claim quota in Delhi

Sify

Reserved category candidates belonging to other states cannot claim reservation as a matter of right in jobs in Delhi, the Central Administrative Tribunal …

Victims of Draconia Indian Laws, like 498a,& DV act 2005: NCW …

By Blogaholic

The Delhi High Court has directed the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to pay Rs.20000 each to a man for illegally offloading him from a Dubai-bound plane and keeping him in …

Hindustan Times

PTI The CBI on Thursday told the Supreme Court that none of its authorised
officers had leaked to the media fresh reports speculating about the
alleged role …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/CBI-tells-SC-Leaks-to-media-not-by-authorised-officers/Article1-589184.aspx>

Take expert view on TDS on port charges, SC tells CBDT

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT) wing of revenue to take the expert opinion on the technical issue of
…

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/Take-expert-view-on-TDS-on-port-charges-SC-tells-CBDT/articleshow/6355023.cms>

Can’t give away free grain as SC says: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times

Food minister Sharad Pawar said on Thursday that it was unfeasible to
distribute state-held grain for free, a non-binding suggestion made by the
Supreme …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Can-t-give-away-free-grain-as-SC-says-Sharad-Pawar/H1-Article3-589039.aspx>

SC issues notices to Centre, NHAI

Indian Express

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to the government
and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over a dispute on the
tendering …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Briefly-Business/662568>

SC avoids offering NPA recovery guidelines to banks

Bank Bazaar

The top judicial organization of India, Supreme Court (SC) has prevented
itself from offering any type of guidelines to public sector banks on
recovery …

<http://www.bankbazaar.com/guide/sc-avoids-offering-npa-recovery-guidelines-to-banks/22677/>

SC: Woman’s 10-year contract ‘exploitation’

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court slammed Delhi Government on Thursday for “exploiting’ a
woman employee by keeping her on contract for an uninterrupted period of 10
years …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/SC-Woman-s-10-year-contract-exploitation/Article1-589178.aspx>

SIT can conduct further probe on Zakia’s complaint: Supreme Court

The Hindu

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has permitted the Special Investigation Team
to conduct further probe on the complaint by Zakia Jaffrey, wife of a slain
former …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/20/stories/2010082057870100.htm>

Gujarat | DeshGujarat.Com » Archives » Teesta Javed experiences …

By DeshGujarat

The Supreme Court had once said Teesta Javed Setalvad in reference to her
activities that she is playing with fire. Nowadays when one and another
court slamming Mrs. Javed in Gujarat related cases has become routine, it
seems Mrs. Javed …

<http://deshgujarat.com/2010/08/19/teesta-javed-experiences-supreme-court-heat-again/>

Ishrat case: Gujarat high court action surprises Supreme Court

Daily News & Analysis

Place: New Delhi | Agency: PTI The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed
surprise over the decision of the Gujarat high court to hand over the
investigation …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ishrat-case-gujarat-high-court-action-surprises-supreme-court_1426023>

All IPL teams violated Companies Act: Khurshid

Hindustan Times

All the eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have not complied
with certain provisions of the Companies Act and are liable for penal
action, …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/All-IPL-teams-violated-Companies-Act-Khurshid/Article1-589219.aspx>

Punjab govt suggests SC refer 18th Amend to parliament

Daily Times

“If parliament’s writ weakens, it will ultimately affect the judiciary as
well,” he added. He supported the new procedure to appoint judges, adding
that in …

<http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C08%5C20%5Cstory_20-8-2010_pg7_1>

University to seek legal advice on ragging case

Indian Express

A fortnight after a ragging case was reported, the Panjab University
authorities have decided to seek legal opinion. The authorities had also
announced …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/University-to-seek-legal-advice-on-ragging-case/662791>

Bangalore human rights activists hold a candlelight vigil to mourn the dead …

Daily News & Analysis

We might file a PIL,” said Shubha Chako. St Joseph’s School, which has
sent out a team to find facts about the disaster, is actively involved with
the …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bangalore-human-rights-activists-hold-a-candlelight-vigil-to-mourn-the-dead-beggars_1425970>

Ambuja, ACC and Jaypee Companies to provide trucks for apple transportation

Orissadiary.com

Cuttack : The Orissa High Court completed hearing on the PIL pertaining to
controversial Oriya film Swayamsiddha on Maoists and reserved its verdict
to be …

<http://www.orissadiary.com/Shownews.asp?id=20678>

Cabinet approves bill to hike MPs’ salary

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi August 20, 2010, 12:11 IST Salaries of MPs will be hiked by
more than three times with the Union Cabinet today approving a bill over
which …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cabinet-approves-bill-to-hike-mps%5C-salary/105877/on>

India asks US to amend Border security bill

Oneindia

Washington, Aug 20: India asked United States to amend the the border
security bill, which was signed by US president Barack Obama on Friday, Aug
13. …

<http://news.oneindia.in/2010/08/20/india-asks-us-to-amend-border-security-bill.html>

Centre U-turn: Maya park ‘beautification’

Indian Express

… of the Enviornment Impact Assessment notification,” it said. The
affidavit is coming up for hearing tomorrow before the green bench led by
CJI SH Kapadia.

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Centre-U-turn–Maya-park–beautification-/662671>

Ex CJI A M Ahmadi resigns as chairman of BGMT

The Supreme Court today accepted the resignation of former Chief Justice of
India AM Ahmadi as the chairman of Bhopal Gas Memorial Trust, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/article/054eeg03Yk97q?q=A+M+Ahmadi>

Delhi HC refuses to stay trial against Sajjan Kumar in riots case

The Hindu

PTI AP Senior Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar. File photo The Delhi High Court
today refused to stay the trial against senior Congress leader and former
MP …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article583775.ece>

HC extends deadline for Admn’s response

Indian Express

In what comes as a sigh of relief for the Chandigarh Administration, the
Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday allowed its plea seeking a
deadline …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-extends-deadline-for-Admn-s-response/662635>

HC asks medical colleges to form consortium for admission under management quota

Indian Express

In its recent order, the Gujarat High Court (HC) has directed all
professional medical colleges and institutions to constitute a ‘consortium’
for admitting …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-asks-medical-colleges-to-form-consortium-for-admission-under-management-quota/662773>

HC stays MCD order to remove Metro hoardings

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday stayed the MCD order to remove
commercial advertisement boards put up by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
(DMRC) at …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-stays-MCD-order-to-remove-Metro-hoardings/articleshow/6345799.cms>

Pay compensation to widow for domestic violence: HC to in-laws

Hindustan Times

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has directed a widow’s
in-laws to pay her compensation under the Domestic Violence Act. Justice JH
Bhatia …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Pay-compensation-to-widow-for-domestic-violence-HC-to-in-laws/Article1-589233.aspx>

HC to decide on property issue

Times of India

A full bench of the Bombay HC has been set up to resolve the controversial
issue, following two differing judgments. The issue concerns Section 102 of
the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-to-decide-on-property-issue/articleshow/6347280.cms>

Despite assurance to HC, stir continues on second day at Thirukazhukundram

Times of India

The HC agreed to the demand for an inquiry but sought an assurance from the
students’ counsel that they would not “inconvenience the public” by holding
more …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Despite-assurance-to-HC-stir-continues-on-second-day-at-Thirukazhukundram/articleshow/6346884.cms>

Conduct mock e-voting exercise before actual poll: HC directs govt

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: In connection with introduction of e-voting or online voting
system during coming civic body elections, Gujarat High Court has advised
the state …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Conduct-mock-e-voting-exercise-before-actual-poll-HC-directs-govt/articleshow/6345126.cms>

Delhi HC acquits man convicted for kidnap and rape

IBNLive.com

PTI New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) The Delhi High Court today acquitted a man,
sentenced to seven-year rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a
minor girl …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/delhi-hc-acquits-man-convicted-for-kidnap-and-rape/244374.html>

HC quashes FIR against top IT official

Times of India

The Bombay HC recently quashed an FIR filed by the CBI against SM
Keshkamat, additional commissioner of income tax, as the central vigilance
commission …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-quashes-FIR-against-top-I-T-official/articleshow/6347272.cms>

MCX-SX meets HC ruling on shareholding

Times of India

MUMBAI: Financial Technologies India (FTIL) and Multi-Commodities Exchange
(MCX), the promoters of MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX), have passed board …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/MCX-SX-meets-HC-ruling-on-shareholding/articleshow/6358020.cms>

Income of a man’s family can decide maintenance, says HC

Times of India

MUMBAI: The joint family finances of a man can be considered while
determining the quantum of maintenance to be paid to his estranged wife,
the Bombay high …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Income-of-a-mans-family-can-decide-maintenance-says-HC/articleshow/6353105.cms>

HC quashes FIR, orders man to work in children’s home

Times of India

New Delhi: The Delhi high court has quashed an FIR against a youth, accused
of attempting to mow down policemen, on the condition that he engages in
social …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-quashes-FIR-orders-man-to-work-in-childrens-home/articleshow/6345854.cms>

DRDA staff not govt servants, to retire after 58 years: HC

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad High Court, in an important judicial pronouncement
on Thursday ruled that the employees of district rural development agency
(DRDA) …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/DRDA-staff-not-govt-servants-to-retire-after-58-years-HC/articleshow/6340485.cms>

SC sets aside Rajasthan HC’s order on BAI

Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a reprieve to the Badminton Association of India, the Supreme
Court on Thursday set aside the Rajasthan High Court order which had put
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/SC-sets-aside-Rajasthan-HCs-order-on-BAI/articleshow/6343551.cms>

HC stays directive to close down Mangrove Park

Express Buzz

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted permission to open the
Mangrove Theme Park at Pappinissery under certain conditions. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/hc-stays-directive-to-close-down-mangrove-park/199580.html>

DTC buses for games not roadworthy? HC to probe

Hindustan Times

Amidst allegations of scams in the Commonwealth Games projects, the Delhi
High Court has decided to hear corruption complaints against DTC in speedy
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/DTC-buses-for-games-not-roadworthy-HC-to-probe/Article1-589159.aspx>

Orissa HC reserves verdict on film on Red

IBNLive.com
Alleging that the BJD MP Siddhanta Mohapatra starrer movie was propagating
the outlawed Maoist ideology, BJP youth leader Bibhuti Jena had prayed to
the HC …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/orissa-hc-reserves-verdict-on-film-on-red/243156.html>

Revaluate all BRTE exam papers: HC

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: Madras High Court has directed the Teachers Recruitment Board to
re-evaluate all the answer sheets of candidates who appeared for the post
of Block …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/revaluate-all-brte-exam-papers-hc/199571.html>

HC grants interim bail to Ashim Roy

Assam Tribune

GUWAHATI, Aug 19 – The Gauhati High Court today granted interim bail to
former Inspector General of Police Ashim Kumar Roy in connection with
Chandmari …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug2010/at06>

HC tells CS to intervene and solve water woes of citizens

Expressing concern over inadequate supply of water in various places of the
city , the Delhi High Court today directed the Chief Secretary to convene a
…

<http://www.zeenews.com/news647652.html>

One HC hawker messes with cop, all evicted,

News – City …

The hawker’s altercation with a plainclothes cop proves costly for the
dozen or so hawkers operating within the High Court premises for
years,Bangalore News …

<http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=10&contentid=20100812201008120520157991063bc42>

NLC chief’s wife charged with harassment of Dalit

Deccan Chronicle

Senthil Kumar, a Dalit from Panrutti who worked as cook at the Ansaris’ residence in Neyveli for nearly three years from June 2006, has moved the NHRC, …

Cloud over IPS promotions

Times of India

KOLKATA: The Central Administrative Tribunal’s (CAT) decision to strike down the promotion of four IPS officers as “out of turn” has pushed the state …

Express Buzz
The present writ petition is filed by the Forum for Good Governance, a body
comprising of retired judges and others. The bench dismissed the writ
petition …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/appointment-of-jannat-hussain-plea-dismissed/199237.html>

‘Madani Dreams of Islamic Nation, Involved in Serial Blasts’- Govt

Daijiworld.com
The High Court had asked the government to file objections to the writ
petition filed by Abdul Nasser Madani, People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
leader from …

<http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=83636>

DSP to probe student’s complaint of police assault

The Hindu

In their memorandum, which was treated as a writ petition,
R.Gopalakrishnan, final year student of Dr.Ambedkar Government Law College
here and other …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/19/stories/2010081966930100.htm>

SC asks Centre to strengthen working of SFIO

Times of India

Referring to setting up of an expert committee headed by a former deputy
governor of Reserve Bank of India, the SC said the Centre would do well to
consider …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-asks-Centre-to-strengthen-working-of-SFIO/articleshow/6332069.cms>

Can’t blame boss for subordinate’s suicide: SC

Indian Express

A superior officer cannot be held accountable for abetting the suicide of
an employee even if a running grudge between the two has led to the drastic
step, …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Can-t-blame-boss-for-subordinate-s-suicide–SC/662381>

SC: Accident victims entitled to compensation even during trial

Economic Times

The Supreme Court has ruled that no-fault compensation under the provisions
of Motor Vehicles Act cannot be denied to the claimants after the
commencement …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/SC-Accident-victims-entitled-to-compensation-even-during-trial/articleshow/6335772.cms>

Late justice in labourer’s death case

Times of India

CHANDIGARH: Almost eight years after the death of a labourer, Chandigarh
district court on Wednesday awarded one-year imprisonment to a contractor
under …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Late-justice-in-labourers-death-case/articleshow/6334149.cms>

Funds in plenty, but no facilities

Times of India

The state government boasts of a record allocation of Rs 300 crore for the
judiciary for five years. The Centre has earmarked Rs 5000 crore for
bottom-up …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Funds-in-plenty-but-no-facilities/articleshow/6333362.cms>

Take away power of transfer from elected representative: Hegde

Deccan Herald

We are now seeing scandals and scams in the judiciary”, he said. Earlier
there was a perception “that if the two wings of the democratic system
failed, …

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/89794/take-away-power-transfer-elected.html>

HC dismisses PIL against Wipro chief

Hindustan Times

PTI The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL filed against
Wipro chief Azim Premji accusing him of encroaching government land. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-dismisses-PIL-against-Wipro-chief/Article1-588668.aspx>

SC refuses to intervene in NPA

Deccan Chronicle

Disposing of a pending PIL, filed by NGO, Common Cause on NPA issue, a
bench of Justices JM Panchal and AK Patnaik said the matter was beyond the
…

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/national/sc-refuses-intervene-npa-397>

Use of artificial colours in veggies: HC seeks answers

Times of India

The PIL sought the court’s intervention so that proper directions could be
issued to the government to take appropriate steps for preventing the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-pulls-govt-over-food-adulteration/articleshow/6333177.cms>

BBMP files status report on dengue

Deccan Herald

Chandrakala Manjunatha had filed a PIL against State and Central
governments, Health Minister B Sriramulu, BBMP Commissioner, National
Institute of …

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/89789/bbmp-files-status-report-dengue.html>

Mayawati’s move to rename Amethi stayed

Hindustan Times

The order came on a public interest litigation (PIL) moved by Manoj Kumar
Rastogi and Ved Prakash Singh, opposing the creation of the new district in
the …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Mayawati-s-move-to-rename-Amethi-stayed-/Article1-588681.aspx>

Panel to study Chakma, Hajong citizenship issue

Assam Tribune

AAPSU’s PIL opposing the inclusion of Chakmas in the electoral rolls is
pending in the High Court. The AAPSU has threatened a State-wide agitation
if the …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug1910/oth06>

India Panel Proposes To Triple Accident Liability Cap In Nuclear Bill

Wall Street Journal

“The bill applies only to nuclear installations owned and controlled by the
federal government, either by itself, or through any authority or
corporation …

<http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100818-703251.html>

Karnataka high court reserves order on Madani’s plea

Daily News & Analysis

The high court reserved orders in a plea by Madani, requesting it to quash
the chargesheet which had named him as an accused in the blasts. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karnataka-high-court-reserves-order-on-madani-s-plea_1425501>

UP to file special petition in SC against court order on Shahuji district

Times of India

LUCKNOW: UP government will file a special leave petition (SLP) in the
Supreme Court against the order of the Allahabad High Court staying the
restoration …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/UP-to-file-special-petition-in-SC-against-court-order-on-Shahuji-district/articleshow/6335882.cms>

Marathi films in multiplexes: Sena moves high court

Hindustan Times

While Raj Thackeray-led MNS is taking the cause Marathi movies in
multiplexes to the streets, Shiv Sena has approached the high court for the
same issue. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Marathi-films-in-multiplexes-Sena-moves-high-court/Article1-588585.aspx>

India court concludes hearing in Vodafone tax case

Reuters

The Bombay High Court, which began hearing the case on Aug 4, has not set a
date for its judgment. Vodafone has not said how much the authorities were
…

<http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE67H0IP20100818>

Think twice before filing a frivolous petition in Karnataka high court

Daily News & Analysis

… for frivolous reasons, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday imposed
Rs1 lakh fine on a petitioner who filed such a PIL against IT czar Azim
Premji. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_think-twice-before-filing-a-frivolous-petition-in-karnataka-high-court_1425508>

Throw out baseless allegations in abetment to suicide cases: Supreme Court

The Hindu

In the instant case, Madan Mohan Singh filed an appeal against a judgment
of the Gujarat High Court, which refused to quash the First Information
Report …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article580788.ece>

Karnataka high court raps police, adjourns hearing of fiancé killer’s appeal …

Daily News & Analysis

By Srikanth Hunasavadi | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA The city police
incurred the wrath of the high court of Karnataka for not filing objections
to …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karnataka-high-court-raps-police-adjourns-hearing-of-fianc-killer-s-appeal-to-august-27_1425504>

Vaishnavi Gold gets High Court approval for merger of Tanmai …

By admin

Latest Company ResultsPromoter HoldingsFII ReportsVaishnavi Gold, earlier
known as Master Multi Tech has received final approval in the way of
certified.

<http://www.cafestocks.com/marketupdate/company-news/vaishnavi-gold-gets-high-court-approval-for-merger-of-tanmai-jewels>

Ramalinga Raju got bail from Andhra Pradesh High Court in Satyam …

By vijaya

Ramalinga Raju got bail from Andhra Pradesh High Court in Satyam Scam Case
today on August 18, 2010 who was accused in multi-crore Satyam Computers
accounting scam. Ramalinga Raju has now been admitted to Hyderabad’s Nizam
Institute of …

<http://www.indiasummary.com/2010/08/18/ramalinga-raju-got-bail-from-andhra-pradesh-high-court-in-satyam-scam-case/>

ADF Alliance Alert » India: Karnataka high court wants info on …

By Alliance Alert

Daily News and Analysis: “The Karnataka high court on Tuesday sought to
know the state and central governments’ stand on a petition filed by
70-year-old HB Karibasamma who had knocked on the doors of the court
seeking mercy-killing or …

<http://www.alliancealert.org/2010/08/18/india-karnataka-high-court-wants-info-on-mercy-killing-practices-in-various-religions/>

Bombay High Court concludes hearing in Vodafone tax case | World …

By admin

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Bombay High Court on Wednesday concluded its
hearing in Vodafone’s appeal against the country’s tax department, but
reserved a judgment, a Vodafone representative said.

<http://www.finance.vul.kr/bombay-high-court-concludes-hearing-in-vodafone-tax-case/>

Courts must raise own resources: CJI

Hindustan Times

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has said courts must raise their own
resources in the face of an infrastructure development fund deficit of Rs
7000 crore. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Courts-must-raise-own-resources-CJI/Article1-588691.aspx>

Supreme Court moots special fund for court infrastructure

Daily News & Analysis

… for the judiciary to raise its own resources to meet expenses on
account of judicial infrastructure, which is lacking in several states,”
the CJI said. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-moots-special-fund-for-court-infrastructure_1425436>

Let us plead our case: Naxals to HC

Times of India

NAGPUR: Two alleged Naxalites lodged in the Nagpur Central Jail have
written a letter to the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court requesting
permission to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6334514.cms>

Justice Prasad appointed chief justice of Jharkhand HC

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: A senior judge of the Gujarat High Court, Justice Bhagwati
Prasad has been appointed as chief justice of Jharkhand High Court, and the
high court …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Justice-Prasad-appointed-chief-justice-of-Jharkhand-HC/articleshow/6333150.cms>

HC relief to 3 companies in drug racket

Times of India

CHENNAI: Over five months after the expired drugs racket rocked the state,
the Madras high court has permitted three tainted companies to remove the
seals …
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-relief-to-3-companies-in-drug-racket/articleshow/6333304.cms>

HC grants Raju bail

Business Standard

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday granted conditional bail to
Satyam Computer Services Ltd founder B Ramalinga Raju, key accused in a
multi-crore …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/hc-grants-raju-bail/405042/>

Give another chance to ‘bogus’ BPL cardholders, HC tells govt

Indian Express

The Delhi High Court asked the Delhi government on Wednesday to give
another opportunity to around 63000 ‘bogus’ BPL cardholders, whose cards
were cancelled …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Give-another-chance-to–bogus–BPL-cardholders–HC-tells-govt/662316/>

Stop mosquitoes from breeding, HC tells govt

Times of India

BANGALORE: A division bench of the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday
directed the state and Centre and the BBMP to file a reply with regards the
measures …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Stop-mosquitoes-from-breeding-HC-tells-govt/articleshow/6333282.cms>

2G scam: Delhi HC says can’t direct PM

Indian Express

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy had pleaded that the HC direct the PM
to decide whether he will grant sanction to prosecute Raja. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2G-scam–Delhi-HC-says-can-t-direct-PM/662386>

HC raps students for going on strike

Times of India

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an inquiry by a revenue
divisional officer (RDO) into the circumstances leading to the attack on
law student …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-raps-students-for-going-on-strike/articleshow/6333373.cms>

Make NHs motorable, HC tells govt, NHAI

Express Buzz

KOCHI: Lashing out at the authorities for the pathetic state of the
National Highways (NHs), the Kerala High Court on Wednesday said that it
was no secret …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/make-nhs-motorable-hc-tells-govt-nhai/199347.html>

HC asks cops to intervene in custody battle

Times of India

AHMEDABAD: In a legal battle over custody of a child, Gujarat High Court
has asked the Surat superintendent of police to constitute a special team
to take …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/HC-asks-cops-to-intervene-in-custody-battle/articleshow/6333151.cms>

Salvaging Company Moves HC Against Khalijia Owners

Outlook

A salvaging company – which recovers cargo of mishap-affected ships – has
moved the Bombay High Court, seeking a restraint order against owners of
the ship …

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?690821>

No HC relief for Aamir, UTV Motion

Hindustan Times

Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures had challenged the notices
in the HC. They contended the commission had no jurisdiction to try the
complaint …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/No-HC-relief-for-Aamir-UTV-Motion/Article1-588577.aspx>

26 bighas missing from dumping ground, HC told

Indian Express

On July 28, the HC had directed the Howrah Municipal Corporation and West
Bengal Pollution Control Board to prepare an action plan on the dumping
ground, …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/26-bighas-missing-from-dumping-ground–HC-told/662408/>

KMP Expressway land acquisition under HC scanner

Indian Express

The Haryana government’s act of acquiring land belonging to the public
without touching plots owned by private developers for laying the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/KMP-Expressway-land-acquisition-under-HC-scanner/662319/>

HC quashes appointment panel

Times of India

PATNA: A single bench of Patna High Court (HC) on Tuesday quashed a panel
for appointment of 1400 Class IV employees in Saran district while hearing
a writ …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-quashes-appointment-panel/articleshow/6333072.cms>

HC issues showcause notice to MP BJP chief Prabhat Jha

IBNLive.com

PTI Indore, Aug 18 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh High Court today served a show
cause notice to State BJP Chief Prabhat Jha on a petition seeking
initiation of …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-issues-showcause-notice-to-mp-bjp-chief-prabhat-jha/241115.html>

Daily wage earner can’t claim parity with regular employee: HC

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi August 18, 2010, 19:10 IST Daily wage earners cannot claim
parity with regular employees with regard to payment of salary, the Delhi
High …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/daily-wage-earner-can%5Ct-claim-parityregular-employee-hc/105664/on>

HC lauds govt, upholds dismissal of senior BARC engineer

Mumbai Mirror

Demonstrating zero-tolerance for those indicted of fraud, the Bombay HC
upheld the dismissal of Madhukar Wagh, 71, from his post of additional
chief …

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/20100819201008190209522925769df7b/HC-lauds-govt-upholds-dismissal-of-senior-BARC-engineer.html>

Thachankary moves HC against CAT order

Express Buzz

KOCHI: Suspended IPS officer Tomin J Thachankary on Wednesday moved the
Kerala High Court seeking quashing of the Central Administrative Tribunal
(CAT) …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/thachankary-moves-hc-against-cat-order/199327.html>

HC rejects plea to restrain Shashank to function as UP cab sec …

By nakornban

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court today rejected a plea seeking
a direction to restrain Shashank Shekhar Singh from discharging his duties.

<http://www.nakornban.com/hc-rejects-plea-to-restrain-shashank-to-function-as-up-cab-sec/>

HC grants bail to Chitrak Shah , News – City – Ahmedabad Mirror …

The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted bail to builder Chitrak Shah,
managing director of SN Group, who was arrested by the Criminal
Investigation …

<http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/article/3/2010081420100814033213672ff0d11fe/HC-grants-bail-to-Chitrak-Shah-.html?pageno=1>

NHRC seeks reply from CRPF, police on killing of woman

Deccan Herald

The NHRC has sought a reply from the CRPF and Jharkhand Police on a complaint alleging that an innocent woman was shot dead and a man injured by the …

6004 custodial deaths in three years

Sify

The centre issues advisories while the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) puts out guidelines and recommendations, he added. The Prevention of Torture …

PILSARC: Lokayukta: A damp squib

By PILSARC

Sixth, in some senses, the National and State Human Rights Commissions (NHRC and SHRC) and other SC, ST and Womens Commissions are also in the Lokpal-Lokayukta-Ombudsman mould. The only difference is they deal with specialized areas of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/SC-comes-to-aid-of-adopted-man/articleshow/6322069.cms>

Madani moves SC, seeks stay on his arrest
Times of India
Madani has sought anticipatory bail which was rejected by the Karnataka
high court on August 3. The petition is likely to be listed for mentioning
on …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Madani-moves-SC-seeks-stay-on-his-arrest/articleshow/6321054.cms>

RTI activist Jethwa’s family wait for justice
IBNLive.com
Ahmedabad: Nearly one month after RTI activist Amit Jethwa’s murder,
Gujarat Police Crime Branch on Monday detained BJP MP Dinubhai Boghabhai
Solanki’s …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rti-activist-jethwas-family-wait-for-justice/129010-3.html>

States should make human rights commissions more effective: NHRC
Oneindia
New Delhi, Aug.17 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Mr. Justice KG Balakrishnan said on Tuesday that all state governments should …

NHRC to probe ex-IG role in threat to sex victim
I Government (blog)
Ranchi, August 17: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to probe into the apprehension of threat to life of a tribal lady Sushma Baraik, …

SC: Why reward encounter cops?
Deccan Chronicle
In 2007, the apex court had okayed auxiliary promotions on a petition filed by AP Police Officers Association but the NHRC took a strong stance, …

Daily Hyderabad News, Events, Hot happenings in hyderabad
By A Hyderabadi
In 2007, the apex court had okayed auxiliary promotions on a petition filed by AP Police Officers Association but the NHRC took a strong stance, terming them out-of-turn promotions. On Monday, a bench comprising of Justice B. Sudershen …

Employee can’t illegally occupy government house on market rent
Sify
… government accommodation illegally on the plea that he has paid the
market rent, the Gujarat High Court ruled in a judgement made available
Tuesday. …

<http://sify.com/news/employee-can-t-illegally-occupy-government-house-on-market-rent-news-national-kirlEcdiacj.html>

Can’t find your mum through writ, says Supreme Court
Daily News & Analysis
By Rakesh Bhatnagar & Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA The
Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by Arun Dohle, 37, …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_can-t-find-your-mum-through-writ-says-supreme-court_1424425>

Satyam wins tax case against Upaid in NY court
Daily News & Analysis
The Supreme Court of the state of New York has ruled in its favour, asking
the British mobile solutions company to bear the tax burden while settling
its …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_satyam-wins-tax-case-against-upaid-in-ny-court_1424418>

High court admits plea to cancel Babu Bajrangi’s bail
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat High Court on Monday admitted the state government’s
plea to cancel bail of Babu Bajrangi, who is the main accused in
post-Godhra riots …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/High-court-admits-plea-to-cancel-Babu-Bajrangis-bail/articleshow/6322726.cms>

Gujarat high court gives Kuldeep Sharma respite from arrest
Daily News & Analysis
By Nikunj Soni | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA The Gujarat high court on
Monday directed the state CID (crime) not to arrest or take coercive action
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-high-court-gives-kuldeep-sharma-respite-from-arrest_1424505>

Kids born out of live-in tie not illegitimate: Supreme Court
Daily News & Analysis
Earlier, Delhi high court had said that the alliance is like “walk- in
and walk-out without strings attached to it.” But the Supreme Court has
held that …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kids-born-out-of-live-in-tie-not-illegitimate-supreme-court_1424495>

High court clears path for Filipino capt to sail home
Times of India
The Customs officers did not want to give up and went in appeal before the
Bombay high court. They relied on the claim of the barge in-charge that
“such a …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/High-court-clears-path-for-Filipino-capt-to-sail-home/articleshow/6322062.cms>

Court reserves verdict on Raju’s bail plea
Economic Times
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday reserved its order on the bail
petition of B Ramalinga Raju, the prime accused in the multi-crore Satyam
fraud …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/software/Court-reserves-verdict-on-Rajus-bail-plea/articleshow/6319731.cms>

Public prosecutor a public servant, rules High Court
Expressindia.com
Mumbai The Bombay High Court today held public prosecutors are public
servants and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act can be
registered against …

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/public-prosecutor-a-public-servant-rules-high-court/661073/>

Gujarat high court stays construction of temple near Thaltej
Daily News & Analysis
By DNA Correspondent | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA The Gujarat high
court on Monday put a stay on further construction of a temple spread over
11000 …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-high-court-stays-construction-of-temple-near-thaltej_1424504>

Corrupt can go scot free by giving bribe: Court
Hindustan Times
“In this country, if you are caught taking bribe, you can go scot-free by
giving bribe,” the Delhi High Court said Monday, pulling up the Central
Bureau of …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Corrupt-can-go-scot-free-by-giving-bribe-Court/Article1-587659.aspx>

CHANDIGARH NEWS: Ensure Payment To Farmers In 7 Days – High Court …
By admin
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday directed the Punjab
government, farmers’ association of the state to hold a meeting and come
out…

<http://punjabnews.org/chandigarh-news-ensure-payment-to-farmers-in-7-days-high-court.html/>

SC for separate judiciary budget
Indian Express
A special Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice SH Kapadia wants
the government to consider an “idea” for a separate national budget for
judiciary …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SC-for-separate-judiciary-budget/661149>

Defence lawyers question legality of public prosecutor”s appnt
IBNLive.com
“We have written to the special NDPS court and the Ministry of Law and
Judiciary to produce any document or notification extending the appointment
of Gupte …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/defence-lawyers-question-legality-of-public-prosecutors-appnt/234211.html>

Nuclear damage bill to be discussed in Parliament
Oneindia
New Delhi, Aug 17: Nuclear damage bill should be discussed in parliament by
this monsoon session, it can not be left out indefinitely for the passage
of the …

<http://news.oneindia.in/2010/08/17/nuclear-damage-bill-to-be-discussed-in-parliament.html>

SC says TN govt can give 53 lakh TVs free
Expressindia.com
a bench of Justices P Sathashivan and BS Chauhan said and posted for final
hearing a PIL challenging Tamil Nadu government’s policy to distribute free
…

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/SC-says-TN-govt-can-give-53-lakh-TVs-free/661355/>

Centre’s treaty-making power must conform to Constitution: SC
Times of India
A PIL filed by Anil Chawla had alleged that the deal undermined India’s
sovereignty as the Hyde Act of US would not permit India to go ahead with
peaceful …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Centres-treaty-making-power-must-conform-to-Constitution-SC/articleshow/6320822.cms>

Mine moments
Indian Express
In the last couple of weeks alone, the Himachal Pradesh government said it
would have to crack down on illegal sand mining and quarrying; RTI and
PIL-filer …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Mine-moments/661173>

Dummy writers’ scam: Accused denied bail
Times of India
But a GU syndicate member Manish Doshi filed a PIL in the high court
seeking thorough probe in this case. It was upon the high court’s instance
that the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Dummy-writers-scam-Accused-denied-bail/articleshow/6322679.cms>

Koda scam: CBI sleuths to get security
Sify
The court accepted both the pleas,’ said Rajiv Kumar, lawyer of Durga Oraon
on whose Public Interest Litigation (PIL) the court ordered a CBI probe
into the …

<http://sify.com/news/koda-scam-cbi-sleuths-to-get-security-news-national-kiqsadhfbgh.html>

‘Anti-ragging norms not strict’
Pune Mirror
The Swabhiman Sanghatana, which initiated this survey has also filed a
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against it, in which the state of
Maharashtra, …

<http://www.punemirror.in/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=2010081620100816225035663a47c002&sectxslt=>

Clear stand on land acquisition: HC to admn
Times of India
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday asked Chandigarh
administration to make its stand clear on land acquisition made by it
during the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Clear-stand-on-land-acquisition-HC-to-admn/articleshow/6321971.cms>

Free 80-yr-old, 10-yr term is illegal: HC
Indian Express
The High Court today ordered the release of an 80-year-old man who has
already spent seven years in jail, saying his 10-year sentence is illegal.
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/City-briefs/661076/>

SC snubs HC, says living in akin to marriage
Hindustan Times
Days after the Delhi High Court held that a partner could “walk in and walk
out” of a live-in relationship, the Supreme Court has ruled to the
contrary. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/SC-snubs-HC-says-living-in-akin-to-marriage/Article1-587751.aspx>

HC grants interim protection to Punjab assembly speaker
Hindustan Times
PTI In a relief to Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Nirmal Singh Kahlon, Punjab
and Haryana High Court on Monday granted him interim protection from arrest
in a …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-grants-interim-protection-to-Punjab-assembly-speaker/Article1-587661.aspx>

HC orders stern action against two court staff
IBNLive.com
PTI Madurai, Aug 17 (PTI) Madras High Court Bench here has directed its
Registrar General and the Theni Principal District and Sessions Judge to
take “stern …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-orders-stern-action-against-two-court-staff/235753.html>

Indian iron ore mining mess – Karnataka files reply in HC
SteelGuru
The Karnataka government on Monday submitted to the High Court that nearly
30 million tonnes of iron ore has been exported without any valid permit
during …

<http://www.steelguru.com/raw_material_news/Indian_iron_ore_mining_mess_-_Karnataka_files_reply_in_HC/160815.html>

HC reduces lifer to 10 years
Times of India
PANAJI: Setting aside the life imprisonment term imposed by a trial court,
the high court of Bombay at Goa instead sentenced one Nazir Billari to ten
years …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-reduces-lifer-to-10-years/articleshow/6322755.cms>

HC orders CB-CID probe into death of young woman
Times of India
CHENNAI: Suspecting foul play in the death of an 18-year-old girl who
eloped with a private firm employee against the wishes of her parents, the
Madras high …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-orders-CB-CID-probe-into-death-of-young-woman/articleshow/6321914.cms>

Conclude trial within two months: HC to trial court
Indian Express
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the trial court to conclude
the trial of Anuradha murder case within two months. Justice Sabina passed
the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Conclude-trial-within-two-months–HC-to-trial-court/661259>

HC for state litigation policy
Times of India
The court felt there should not be avoidable delays on the part of state
government in responding to the pleas made in writ petitions. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-for-state-litigation-policy/articleshow/6321767.cms>

Jail, not bail for builders refusing to refund money: HC
Expressindia.com
New Delhi Builders in the city doling out fancy promises to woo prospective
buyers when they don’t even have the land deeds in place, beware. …

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/jail-not-bail-for-builders-refusing-to-refund-money-hc/661114/>

Denied admission for medical course, another differently-abled teen moves HC
Hindustan Times
This is the third such case this month (see box, HC to their up proper
guidelines for admissions of differently-abled students in professional
courses. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Denied-admission-for-medical-course-another-differently-abled-teen-moves-HC/Article1-587834.aspx>

Jaya seeking to prolong wealth case: prosecution tells HC
IBNLive.com
PTI Bangalore, Aug 16 (PTI) AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa’s petition
challenging a trial court order rejecting her plea for fresh translation of
documents in a …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/jaya-seeking-to-prolong-wealth-case-prosecution-tells-hc/234201.html>

HC seeks counter from LNMU, TMBU
Times of India
PATNA: The Patna high court on Monday directed Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur
University and LN Mithila University to file a comprehensive counter
affidavit to a …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-seeks-counter-from-LNMU-TMBU/articleshow/6321132.cms>

HC rejects equestrian exponent’s plea
Express Buzz
BANGALORE: The High Court on Monday refused to entertain an equestrian
exponent’s plea to include her name for consideration for the team for
Asian Games …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hc-rejects-equestrian-exponent%E2%80%99s-plea/198731.html>

HC asks mobile cos to give info in Gupta fake encounter case
IBNLive.com
PTI Mumbai, Aug 16 (PTI) The Bombay High Court today asked all the major
mobile service providers to provide information about telephone calls made
by the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-asks-mobile-cos-to-give-info-in-gupta-fake-encounter-case/234138.html>

Delhi HC declines to pass order on Fernandes’ brothers’ plea
Deccan Herald
The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to pass any order on a plea made by
the brothers of ailing former union minister George Fernandes, who is
suffering …

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/89174/delhi-hc-declines-pass-order.html>

Govt to set up tribunal to speed up M
Sify
The government plans to set up a tribunal that will speed up mergers and acquisitions process, Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Monday. …

Govt forms inquiry commission to look into illegal mining
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The public outcry over illegal mining has compelled the government to set up a commission of inquiry into illegal mining of manganese and iron …

The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum
Unfortunately, the government has not bothered to fill in the vacuum
created by the MRTP Commission in so far as unfair trade practices are
concerned. …
<http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100815/spectrum/rights.htm>

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Court-raps-man-for-misusing-SC-ST-Act/660684>

Unhappy with mental health act reforms Ex Judge quits committee
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The draft for reforms in Mental Health Act, 1987 that has been
prepared by a two-member committee formed by the ministry of health and
family …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Unhappy-with-mental-health-act-reforms-Ex-Judge-quits-committee/articleshow/6316541.cms>

PIL against Railways’ new catering policy
Express Buzz
KOCHI: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the High
Court against the new catering policy of the Indian Railways. The PIL was
filed by …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/pil-against-railways%E2%80%99-new-catering-policy/198513.html>

”Take suitable steps to prevent stray dog menace”
IBNLive.com
Disposing a PIL, the bench directed the petitioner a local resident to make
a representation to the Government. The Petitioner had opposed the idea of
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/take-suitable-steps-to-prevent-stray-dog-menace/233410.html>

Silent victims of silicosis
Nagaland Post
Later we filed a PIL (Public Interest Litigation] petition in the Allahabad
High Court; as a result, several doctors were transferred and an anti-TB
…

<http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjk5NjA%3D-Iaf%2BT3jPDzA%3D>

Tyre comes off AMTS bus, passengers escape unhurt… and other news …
By Amit
Youth commits suicide inside police station in Mehsana AHMEDABAD: The
Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL),
which had challenged the practice of electing three corporators … …

< http://ahmedabadinnews.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/tyre-comes-off-amts-bus-passengers-escape-unhurt-and-other-news/>

Law & Society: Statutory Interpretation
By Law
It has been stated by SINHA, C.J.I: “The court must ascertain the
intention of the Legislature by directing its attention not merely to the
clause to be construed but to the entire statute; it must compare the
clause with the other …

<http://worldoflaw2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/statutory-interpretation.html>

Issue summons to absconding doc, court tells cops
Times of India
The Bombay high court last week directed the Juhu police to ensure that
summons are issued to Dr Amarish Kapasi, who in 1996 jumped bail and fled
to the US …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Issue-summons-to-absconding-doc-court-tells-cops/articleshow/6316438.cms >

Delhi HC curbs Enemy Property Act ordinance enforcement
Hindustan Times
August 6, 2010: HC seeks Centre’s explanation. Refuses to stay ordinance.
But says there shall be no third party interest in seized properties.

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Delhi-HC-curbs-Enemy-Property-Act-ordinance-enforcement/Article1-587211.aspx>

2 FIRs cannot be lodged for same offence: HC
Hindustan Times
Two First Information Reports (FIR) cannot be lodged against the accused at
two different police stations for the same offence. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/2-FIRs-cannot-be-lodged-for-same-offence-HC/Article1-587369.aspx>

Madras HC to take up Douglas’ petition
Lanka Times
NEW DELHI, August 15: The Madras High Court will take up on Monday Sri
Lanka’s Tamil militant-turned-Minister Douglas Devananda’s petition,
seeking that it …

<http://www.lankatimes.com/fullstory.php?id=29028>

VHP’s second Ram temple campaign begins today
Daily News & Analysis
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) administration, already worried over the impending
high court (HC) verdict in the Ayodhya title dispute, is alarmed. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_vhp-s-second-ram-temple-campaign-begins-today_1423943>

Parsi families may have to wait longer for BPP flats
Times of India
The newly elected BPP trustees, however, moved the HC alleging the
allotments were made out of turn and in violation of rules. Last year in
October, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Parsi-families-may-have-to-wait-longer-for-BPP-flats/articleshow/6316450.cms>

HC issues arrest warrant against Ansari, Sabauddin: Rediff.com …
The Bombay high court has issued an arrest warrant against Faheem Ansari
and Sabauddin Ahmed after admitting the Maharashtra government’s appeal
against the …

<http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/aug/12/bombay-hc-issues-arrest-warrant-against-fahim-ansari-sabauddin.htm>

The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : HC panel watches …
The HC had earlier this week formed the panel asking the Police
Commissioner to file a report to the court by Monday next stating whether
the film violates …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/13/stories/2010081360030200.htm>

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/88772/follow-true-ideals-justice-patil.html>

Security forces, media, 2 pillars of freedom: Poll
Times of India
The media was seen as the next biggest safeguard of freedom, followed by
the judiciary and civil society activists. Perhaps our politicians and
bureaucrats …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-toi/special-report/Security-forces-media-2-pillars-of-freedom-Poll/articleshow/6312697.cms>

Evening courts at Gurgaon, Faridabad to ensure speedy justice
IBNLive.com
PTI Narwana (Haryana), Aug 14 (PTI) With a view to ensuring speedy justice,
evening courts have been set up at Faridabad, Gurgaon, Hisar and Karnal,
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/evening-courts-at-gurgaon-faridabad-to-ensure-speedy-justice/233139.html>

Govt allays fears of minority institutions on RTE Act
IBNLive.com
PTI New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Amid apprehension by several Muslim
organisations that provisions of the Right to Education Act impinge on
minority rights, …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/govt-allays-fears-of-minority-institutions-on-rte-act/233054.html>

Functioning of DAV colleges: PU denies info under RTI Act
Indian Express
… the Panjab University once again tried to evade information under the
RTI Act. A senior lecturer of English at Dayanand College in Hisar, Anil
Bhatia, …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Functioning-of-DAV-colleges–PU-denies-info-under-RTI-Act/660414>

Enemy Property Act: Chidambaram has his way
Mumbai Mirror
Known as the Enemy Property Bill by an Act of Parliament in 1968, the law
prohibits any transaction of such properties. There are 3000 odd-enemy
properties …

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/2010081520100815022704601f4f3da41/Enemy-Property-Act-Chidambaram-has-his-way.html>

Madani approaches SC for relief, arrest imminent – India News …
Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the 2008 Bangalore blast case, could be
arrested after Independence Day.

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/madani-approaches-sc-for-relief-arrest-imminent/128840-3.html?from=tn>

Live & let die
Daily News & Analysis
Thomas waited in vain for several years, pleading all the while that he had
faith in the Indian judiciary and he would not like to ‘commit suicide’ but
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_live-and-let-die_1423580>

Riot victims want trial outside state
Indian Express
… demanded shifting of the trial outside the state, stating that they
have no trust in the prosecution agencies of the state, including the
judiciary. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Riot-victims-want-trial-outside-state/660466>

Maudany moves Supreme Court for anticipatory bail
The Hindu
In his special leave petition, Mr. Maudany questioned the Karnataka High
Court rejecting his anticipatory bail plea on August 3. The High Court had
…

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/article570870.ece>

Accused get bail from High Court in ‘rocket launcher case’
Indian Express
… of assembling a rocket launcher to create communal disturbances in
Vadodara during Ganesh Visarjan in 2008 has been granted bail by the High
Court. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Accused-get-bail-from-High-Court-in–rocket-launcher-case-/660470>

Gulburg riot victims for change in judge presiding trial
Hindustan Times
Earlier, Gujarat High Court had rejected the plea of the riot victims to
transfer the case saying that special court was appointed on the
instructions of …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Gulburg-riot-victims-for-change-in-judge-presiding-trial/Article1-586882.aspx>

Govt has the right to determine use of land it acquired: SC
Hindustan Times
The corporation moved the Bombay High Court which set aside the
Government’s order, following which Galande approached the apex court. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Govt-has-the-right-to-determine-use-of-land-it-acquired-SC/Article1-587029.aspx>

No divorce as Woman fails to prove conversion
Hindustan Times
A Muslim woman who claimed to have converted to Hinduism failed to secure
divorce and a maintenance order from the Delhi High Court under the Hindu
Marriage …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/No-divorce-as-Woman-fails-to-prove-conversion/Article1-586942.aspx>

Jurists call for laws, quota to ensure transgenders’ rights
Times of India
The meet — Issues Relating to Transgender Community — was organised
jointly by the Madras High Court, National Legal Services Authority, Tamil
Nadu State …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Jurists-call-for-laws-quota-to-ensure-transgenders-rights/articleshow/6312542.cms>

Mamlatdar’s powers spelt out in tenancy cases
Times of India
PANAJI: Hitting out at the modes adopted by the Pilerne comunidade and
tenants to sell large tracts of agricultural land to developers, the high
court of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mamlatdars-powers-spelt-out-in-tenancy-cases/articleshow/6313517.cms>

Kasab may be produced before HC through video link
Hindustan Times
PTI Maharashtra Government may seek permission of the Bombay High Court to
produce convicted terrorist Ajmal Kasab through video link when
confirmation of …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Kasab-may-be-produced-before-HC-through-video-link/Article1-587031.aspx>

Take back 4 students, HC tells school
Times of India
… mistress had issued a notice to the parents to discontinue the protest
else their wards would be expelled from the school, the petitioner informed
HC. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Take-back-4-students-HC-tells-school/articleshow/6312577.cms>

HC asks for fresh valuation of Calico Mills
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: After the Calico Mills failed to fetch good price during the
auction conducted four months ago, Gujarat High Court has ordered for fresh
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/HC-asks-for-fresh-valuation-of-Calico-Mills/articleshow/6312379.cms>

Get monopoly compensation from Trai, Bombay HC tells VSNL
Daily News & Analysis
By Menaka Rao | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Eight years after the
government of India ended the monopoly of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL)
in international …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_get-monopoly-compensation-from-trai-bombay-hc-tells-vsnl_1423534>

HC respite for Hindu married women seeking maintenance
Mumbai Mirror
A man had moved HC against an order by a family court asking him to pay Rs
3000 as maintenance amount to his wife every month. His argument was that
he was …

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/2010081520100815020630109953f3845/HC-respite-for-Hindu-married-women-seeking-maintenance.html>

Traditional chiefs under RTI purview: Gauhati HC
Times of India
SHILLONG: The Gauhati High Court has ruled that traditional tribal chiefs
also fall under the purview of the Right to Information Act. Dismissing a
petition …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Traditional-chiefs-under-RTI-purview-Gauhati-HC-/articleshow/6310611.cms>

HC fiat against erection of mobile tower
Express Buzz
KOCHI: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court observed that the mobile
base transceiver station being erected by Wireless TT Info Services Ltd on
a …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/hc-fiat-against-erection-of-mobile-tower/198195.html>

Can the perpetrators of such heinous crimes outrun the long arm of the law?
Ahmedabad Mirror
But the HC in Thursday’s judgment refused to set the report aside. A
division bench of Justices Jayant Patel and Abhilasha Kumari observed that
Tamang’s …

<http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=78&contentid=2010081320100813032333207c3892992>

Bar Council to discuss holiday issue
Indian Express
JM Chauhan, in-charge secretary of the Council, said more than 50000
lawyers were likely to be inconvenienced due to the HC’s notification in
this regard. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Bar-Council-to-discuss-holiday-issue/660472>

Don’t RIP: Dead man convicted
Daily News & Analysis
Althoughhis mother and sister-in-law were acquitted, Sahane was convicted
for a year for which he filed an appeal in the HC in 1999, challenging the
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_don-t-rip-dead-man-convicted_1423543>

Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board reconstituted
Indian Express
A copy of the notification in this regard was handed over to Advocate HC
Arora by the office of Advocate General, Haryana. The notification has been
issued …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Mata-Mansa-Devi-Shrine-Board-reconstituted/660403>

HC censures Udupi MLA in Vasuki temple case | The Canara Times
By The Canara Times
HC censures Udupi MLA in Vasuki temple case. Posted on Aug 14th, 2010 and
filed under General. UDUPI: Chief Justice JS Kehar has taken the Udupi MLA
Raghupathi Bhat to task and. has severely censured him for not appearing
before the …

<http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/index.php/archives/5979>

HC Direct BSNL to pay Rs 550 Crore to Karnataka Govt
By Daksha
HC Direct BSNL to pay Rs 550 Crore to Karnataka Govt. High Court on Tuesday
directed BSNL to pay Rs 550 crore to the Commercial Tax department and
observed that the interim order can be extended only subject to payment of
the amount. …

<http://www.bsnlsupport.com/2010/08/hc-direct-bsnl-to-pay-rs-550-crore-to.html>

HC mourns death of Justice T H B Chalapathy .:. newkerala.com …
HC mourns death of Justice THB Chalapathy – Chandigarh, Aug 5 : The Punjab
and Haryana High Court today mourned the death of Justice THB Chalapathy,
…

<http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-14940.html>

NHRC police official receives President”s medal
IBNLive.com
PTI New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) A Deputy Superintendent of Police, working in the investigations division of the National Humar Rights Commission (NHRC), …

Mamlatdar’s powers spelt out in tenancy cases
Times of India
In this case, the power of the civil court and the administrative tribunal to deal with the issue of tenancy under the Act were under scrutiny of the court. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-seeks-details-of-gold-plating-project/articleshow/6307952.cms>

Govt told to give nod to pvt law college in Tindivanam
Times of India
Justice N Paul Vasanthakumar gave the direction on Friday, on a writ
petition filed by the trust, and said: “It is true that neither the Bar
Council, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Govt-told-to-give-nod-to-pvt-law-college-in-Tindivanam/articleshow/6307702.cms>

‘Sebi can act against PW in Satyam case’
Financial Express
PW in a statement said, “We are informed that the HC has disallowed our
writ petition challenging Sebi’s jurisdiction over accounting and auditing
…

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/-Sebi-can-act-against-PW-in-Satyam-case-/659917/>

Jodhpur court sends notice to Dixit and RCA
IBNLive.com
The court was hearing a writ petition filed by Sri Ganganagar District
Cricket Association regarding RCA having granted the permission to a
parallel body of …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/jodhpur-court-sends-notice-to-dixit-and-rca/230890.html>

Revisit dowry law, SC tells govt
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over tremendous increase in the
number of dowry harassment cases across the country being filed with
oblique motive, …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Revisit-dowry-law-SC-tells-govt/articleshow/6308749.cms>

Plea in SC says remove Kalmadi, replace panel
Indian Express
NEW DELHI: Retired IAS officer Arun Bhatia and 10 others from Pune filed a
public interest litigation in the Supreme Court on Friday, seeking the
immediate …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Briefly-noted/659995/>

SC order in favour of editor
Asian Age
… to pay Rs 1 lakh to Mr Jain as compensation for dragging him to the
court and deposit the remaining Rs 1 lakh with the SC legal services
authority. …

<http://www.asianage.com/india/sc-order-favour-editor-772>

After SC push, CID nabs 9 for 2007 murder
Indian Express
A CID(Crime) team has arrested nine people, including a police inspector
and a local BJP leader, from Umargam in connection with a 2007 murder case
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/After-SC-push–CID-nabs-9-for-2007-murder/660036>

SC chides women for implicating husband/kin in false cases
IBNLive.com
PTI New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court today made a strong criticism
of women implicating husband/relatives in false cases of harassment and
asked …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/sc-chides-women-for-implicating-husbandkin-in-false-cases/231354.html>

PIL on terror: State asked to file affidavit
Indian Express
Hearing a PIL on the issue of security threat from terrorist organisations
in Kolkata and West Bengal, a Division Bench of Calcutta High Court asked
the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/PIL-on-terror–State-asked-to-file-affidavit/660013>

SC asks Centre to examine allegations against NGO Kalyaneshwari
Hindustan Times
The NGO, Kalyaneshwari, which filed a PIL in 2004 seeking a complete ban on
use of asbestos in the country, has come under the scanner of the apex
court …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/SC-asks-Centre-to-examine-allegations-against-NGO-Kalyaneshwari/Article1-586375.aspx>

A(H1N1): Karnataka High Court issue of notice to Health Minister B.Sriramulu
Education News Hyderabad
… Minister B. Sriramulu, and the Union and State governments on a public
interest litigation (PIL) relating to the outbreak of (A)H1N1 in Bangalore
again. …

<http://www.c2clive.com/latestnewsdetail.php?id=2239>

Centre backs Mayawati’s Ambedkar Memorial Park
Oneindia
In Oct 2009, after filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by
environmentalists, SC given a stay order to the controversial park being
constructed …

<http://news.oneindia.in/2010/08/13/centre-backs-mayawatis-ambedkar-memorial-park.html>

Briefly gujarat
Indian Express
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest
Litigation (PIL), which had challenged the practice of electing three
corporators …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/briefly-gujarat/660050/>

A very hungry nation
Times of India
Simultaneously, an ongoing PIL being heard in the Supreme Court (PUCL
Rajasthan vs Union of India and others ) is pushing for the right to food
to be …
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/A-very-hungry-nation/articleshow/6310021.cms>

High Court overrules Tiwari’s objection, fines him Rs 75000
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has dismissed the application of senior
Congress leader ND Tiwari, seeking changes in the paternity suit filed by
Rohit …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/High-Court-overrules-Tiwaris-objection-fines-him-Rs-75000/articleshow/6308729.cms>

The Legend: PIL against dirty toilets at stations
By ppmd
The PIL seeks that the budget for sanitation at Central and Western Railway
stations be increased and a committee of experts be appointed to look into
the results of a survey recently conducted by a Non Governmental
Organisation (NGO). …

<http://muralispage.blogspot.com/2010/08/pil-against-dirty-toilets-at-stations.html>

Undeterred by Opposition, govt to move N-bill
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The rigid stand of BJP and the Left has not sapped the
government’s enthusiasm for going ahead with the Civil Nuclear Liabilities
Bill. …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Undeterred-by-Opposition-govt-to-move-N-bill/articleshow/6308701.cms>

Court dismisses review petition
The Hindu
Kochi: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed a
petition filed by the State government seeking to review its verdict
prohibiting …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/14/stories/2010081460160100.htm>

Bombay high court to launch SMS service for case status enquiry
Daily News & Analysis
The Bombay high court’s new case status enquiry using SMS will now inform
them about their case status on their cell phones. The days of going to
court to …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-to-launch-sms-service-for-case-status-enquiry_1423131>

High court approves Adani group companies’ merger
High court approves Adani group companie…The corporate affairs ministry
had raised objectio…In an order made available Friday, Justice KA
Pu…Thus, Adani Infrastructure Services Private Limite…

<http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a158718.html>

Barin Ghosh sworn in as CJ of U”khand High Court… and other news …
By malhotrashekhar
By malhotrashekhar. Barin Ghosh sworn in as CJ of U”khand High Court PTI
Dehradun, Aug 12 (PTI) Justice Barin Ghosh today took oath as the Chief
Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva
… …

<http://dehradunnews.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/barin-ghosh-sworn-in-as-cj-of-ukhand-high-court-and-other-news/>

HC rejects Sharma’s appeal against CAT order
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected an appeal filed by senior
cop Kuldip Sharma challenging an order of Central Administrative Tribunal
(CAT). …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/HC-rejects-Sharmas-appeal-against-CAT-order/articleshow/6307781.cms>

HC refuses alimony to ‘converted’ woman
Times of India
In her appeals before HC, Salma had sought permanent alimony and
maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act along with divorce from her
estranged husband. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-refuses-alimony-to-converted-woman/articleshow/6307681.cms>

Threat to move HC over Princess
Times of India
PANAJI: Former Calangute MLA Suresh Parulekar on Friday threatened to move
the high court if the tender for removal of River Princess is awarded to
Titan …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Threat-to-move-HC-over-Princess/articleshow/6308995.cms>

Wanted Lanka minister moves Madras HC
Indian Express
The Lankan minister, whose visit to India as part of President Mahinda
Rajapaksa’s delegation in June prompted a petition in the HC demanding
action against …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Wanted-Lanka-minister-moves-Madras-HC/660012>

Ludhiana doctor appears before HC
Times of India
The HC on July 27 had directed Sofat to appear before the investigating
officer in Chandimandir Police Station, Panchkula, on August 8, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Ludhiana-doctor-appears-before-HC/articleshow/6307997.cms>

HC rejects police appeal of conducting Narco test
Times of India
ALLAHABAD: Chief judicial magistrate (CJM) Allahabad, Abdul Jamil on Friday
rejected the application for conducting the Narco analysis test of Subhash
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-rejects-police-appeal-of-conducting-Narco-test/articleshow/6307595.cms>

HC relief to over 1.45 lakh BEd aspirants
Times of India
The HC on May 4 permitted these petitioners to appear in the test. The LU
however gave the benefit of the said order to all other similar candidates
to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-relief-to-over-145-lakh-BEd-aspirants/articleshow/6308745.cms>

HC rejects discharge plea of IM operative
Hindustan Times
Mohammed Zakir Abdul Haque Shaikh (28), the alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM)
operative, will have to face the trial after the Bombay High Court
dismissed his …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-rejects-discharge-plea-of-IM-operative/Article1-586475.aspx>

HC rejects petition for judge’s abstention
Express Buzz
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed a recusal petition
submitted by the state seeking abstention of a judge from the Division
Bench hearing the …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/hc-rejects-petition-for-judge%E2%80%99s-abstention/198002.html>

Murder convict gets HC relief
Times of India
Hasan then filed an appeal in the HC. Hasan’s defence lawyer submitted that
his client had “lost his mental balance when he saw that his father was …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Murder-convict-gets-HC-relief/articleshow/6307985.cms>

HC vacates stay on action against IGP
Hindustan Times
On June 9, the HC stayed the orders of the magistrate court. A division
bench of Justice BH Marlapalle and Justice Anoop Mohta vacated the interim
order …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-vacates-stay-on-action-against-IGP/Article1-586507.aspx>

Dengue: HC notice to Sreeramalu, Centre
Express Buzz
BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Friday asked the state government to
submit a report in a week’s time on the steps it had taken to control the
…

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/karnataka/dengue-hc-notice-to-sreeramalu-centre/198050.html>

HC seeks report on NREGS payment
Indian Express
The Calcutta High court on Friday asked the state government to file a
report on the wages given by it to beneficiaries under the National Rural
Employment …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-seeks-report-on-NREGS-payment/660015>

Act on verbal plaint: HC to police, courts
Indian Express
If a recent order of the Delhi High Court is implemented in letter and
spirit, making endless visits to police stations and courts to get an FIR
registered …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Act-on-verbal-plaint–HC-to-police–courts/659971>

Delhi HC directs school to allow 4 students to attend classes
IBNLive.com
The HC sought a response from the Delhi government on a petition filed by a
group of parents alleging the government’s failure to take action against
the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/delhi-hc-directs-school-to-allow-4-students-to-attend-classes/231336.html>

HC grants bail to Chitrak Shah
Ahmedabad Mirror
By Ahmedabad Mirror Bureau The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted bail to
builder Chitrak Shah, managing director of SN Group, who was arrested by
the …

<http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/article/3/2010081420100814033213672ff0d11fe/HC-grants-bail-to-Chitrak-Shah-.html>

HC Moved for CBI Probe Into Uthapuram Caste Clash
Outlook
Alleging harassment of Dalits by police, a petition has been filed in
Madras High Court Bench here for a CBI investigation into cases registered
against …

<http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?690272>

Muslim divorcee has right to maintenance till she remarries: HC
Times of India
NEW DELHI: A Muslim man is bound to maintain his divorced wife and minor
children till she gets remarried, Delhi High Court has said. …
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Muslim-divorcee-has-right-to-maintenance-till-she-remarries-HC/articleshow/6308523.cms>

Babu accuses congress of influencing HC | TollywoodAndhra
By admin
Babu accuses congress of influencing HC. … You are now watching video
about Babu accuses congress of influencing HC. Related Posts. KCR accuses
of Govt’s double standards · Shiv Sena accuses Maharashtra govt of being
soft on TDP chief …

<http://www.tollywoodandhra.com/video/telugu-tv-news/babu-accuses-congress-of-influencing-hc>

CAT shows no mercy to Tomin
Express Buzz
KOCHI: Shattering his career prospects, a full bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Friday upheld the suspension of IG Tomin Thachankary. …

Mines Tribunal stays State’s ban on export by NMDC
Deccan Herald
The Mines Tribunal, New Delhi on Friday ordered an interim stay against the Karnataka government’s condition to National Minerals Development Corporation …

Debtor moves Karnataka high court for mercy killing in vain
Daily News & Analysis
The original case dates back to the decree passed by the debt tribunal ordering him to pay Rs7.50 crores to the bank. He had filed awrit petition …

RInfra allowed to recover Rs 350 cr from consumers
Hindu Business Line
Tata Power’s appeal against the order of the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity, stating that the RInfra rebate offering then was legal, has been rejected by …

Desperate Rana seeks meeting with Butt to get ban revoked
NDTV.com
But after a process of appeals, all the other players have had their bans lifted or fines reduced except for Rana who was told by an appellate tribunal of …

Don’t gag whistleblowers: SC
Chandigarh Tribune
“The petitioner is a body of professionals who represent the cause of their clients before CESTAT and may be other Tribunals and authorities. …

Voltage stabilizer electrical or electronic goods?
Times of India
After several rounds of litigation before the tribunal and the Allahabad High Court the matter reached the apex court through an appeal by the Trade Tax …

Violence against women going down?
Sify
As per the report provided by the NCW to the state governments in 2007, a total of 4505 complaints were reported. In 2008, there were 4262 complaints, …

Dowry Death | Law Office of Henry J. Snow – I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!
By admin
NCW want each and every death of a wife to be converted to dowry death, so that they can fool the people that dowry death is increasing and demand more and more fund form the government and other sources. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/pension-for-bank-staff-stay-order-quashed/197454.html>

Quo-warranto against advocate fails
Express Buzz
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a quo-warranto writ
petition questioning under what authority Kumanan was holding the post of
…

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/quo-warranto-against-advocate-fails/197452.html>

‘Annulment if objection by minor partner’
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The court said that even under the Prohibition of Child Marriage
Act, the marriage involving minors had not been declared as invalid. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Annulment-if-objection-by-minor-partner/articleshow/6296392.cms>

Govt to follow SC order, to make lie-detection tests voluntary
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said it had no intention of making
narco-analysis, brain-mapping or polygraph test mandatory for accused in
criminal …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-to-follow-SC-order-to-make-lie-detection-tests-voluntary/articleshow/6294713.cms>

NGOs to move SC against ministries over drug prices
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Healthcare activists plan to take Union health ministry and the
chemical & fertilisers ministry to the Supreme Court (SC) for failing to
regulate …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/NGOs-to-move-SC-against-ministries-over-drug-prices/articleshow/6296489.cms>

SC seeks dossier on deemed universities
Times of India
… de-recognition of 44 deemed universities, the SC on Wednesday sought
details of lacunae in each case intending to take up the scrutiny all by
itself. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-seeks-dossier-on-deemed-universities/articleshow/6296248.cms>

SC allows Raju’s confession to be used in Satyam – VGE dispute
Hindustan Times
PTI The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed US-based Venture Global
Engineering to use fraud-hit Satyam Computers’ former chairman B Ramalinga
Raju’s …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/SC-allows-Raju-s-confession-to-be-used-in-Satyam-VGE-dispute/Article1-585368.aspx>

Justice, accountability the real casualty: Opposition
The Hindu
Initiating a short discussion on recent developments relating to the
tragedy, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said “justice
and …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article565080.ece>

Jerome abused jail officials: Dossa to high court
Times of India
Dossa, who is facing trial in the 1993 serial blasts case, is one of the
witnesses who testified before an inquiry panel in the Bombay high court.
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Jerome-abused-jail-officials-Dossa-to-high-court/articleshow/6295629.cms>

No CBI inquiry in Ishrat case: Gujarat High Court
NDTV.com
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has rejected the plea for a CBI inquiry
into the Ishrat Jehan encounter case. The court is also expected to rule on
the …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/no-cbi-inquiry-in-ishrat-case-gujarat-high-court-43848>

High Court relief for sacked SKU VC
Express Buzz
HYDERABAD: Justice Nooty Ram Mohan Rao of the AP High Court on Wednesday
upheld the plea of P Kusuma Kumari, former ViceChancellor of Sri Krishna
Devaraya …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/high-court-relief-for-sacked-sku-v-c/197467.html>

IRDA vows cashless mediclaim revival
Economic Times
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday came down against IRDA for its failure to
sort out the dispute between insurance companies and city hospitals and
directed …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/insurance/insurance-news/IRDA-vows-cashless-mediclaim-revival/articleshow/6296462.cms>

Court asks government to end water woes in capital
Sify
The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta to
convene a meeting within 15 days with all civic agencies to solve the
shortage of …

<http://sify.com/news/court-asks-government-to-end-water-woes-in-capital-news-national-kilvkjecifh.html>

CBI takes over Koda scam probe
Hindustan Times
The Jharkhand High Court Aug 4 ordered a CBI probe against them for
amassing assets more than their known sources “We have lodged an FIR (first
information …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/CBI-takes-over-Koda-scam-probe/Article1-585540.aspx>

High court notice to Haryana’s defector legislators
Sify
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday issued notice to five
legislators of the Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) who defected to the ruling
Congress in …

<http://sify.com/news/high-court-notice-to-haryana-s-defector-legislators-news-national-kiluaciihfj.html>

Kerala 2010: High Court directive to hand over case diary
By Gods Own Country
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the State government and
the police to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in two
days the case diary relating to the custodial death of Sampath, prime
accused in the …

<http://kerala2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/high-court-directive-to-hand-over-case.html>

Delhi High Court dismisses petitions filed by MSMD and STARDEN …
By Adgully Bureau
Earlier TDSAT in its interim order dated 27th July, 2010 had restrained
MSMD from representing Viacom18 channels (Colors, MTV, Nick and VH1) and
TDSAT in its.

<http://www.adgully.com/media/television/delhi-high-court-dismisses-petitions-filed-by-msmd-and-starden.html>

Girl forced to take Sanskrit moves Delhi High Court | The India Daily
By The India Daily
New Delhi: A girl student of Class XI moved the Delhi High Court
questioning the action of Delhi government-run school of forcing her to
take Sanskrit.

<http://www.theindiadaily.com/girl-forced-to-take-sanskrit-moves-delhi-high-court/>

Comprehensive law to prevent cruelty to animals: Govt
By charan pratap sing
The government is planning to bring out a comprehensive law to prevent
cruelty to animals.

<http://www.samachartoday.com/comprehensive-law-to-prevent-cruelty-to-animals-govt/9024>

Supreme Court seeks Chhattisgarh’s stand on disbanding Salwa Judum
The Hindu
Photo: Special Arrangement The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the
Chhattisgarh government to spell out its stand on disbanding Salwa Judum,
…

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article564739.ece>

No bias shown in removal of fast-track court judges: Gujarat high court
Daily News & Analysis
Under the said scheme, framed by the Supreme Court, the high court is
required to periodically review the functioning of each of the fast-track
court judges …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-bias-shown-in-removal-of-fast-track-court-judges-gujarat-high-court_1422252>

Nuclear bill: Panel gets one more week
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The Opposition on Wednesday managed to put off tabling of the
NuClear Liability Bill by at least a week, but unfazed by the lack of
consensus …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Nuclear-bill-Panel-gets-one-more-week/articleshow/6296544.cms>

Himachal CJ’s new initiative: One litigation-free village in each district
Indian Express
The CJ, who is also patron of the State Legal Services Authority, said all
nine law colleges, both in government and private sectors, in the state had
been …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Himachal-CJ-s-new-initiative–One-litigation-free-village-in-each-district/659193>

Modi camp slams BCCI order, threatens legal action
NDTV.com
We will take appropriate legal steps after consultations with senior
counsels,” said Abdi, reacting to the BCCI decision. Asked whether it meant
going to a …

<http://cricket.ndtv.com/storypage.aspx?id=SPOEN20100149458&nid=43738>

Legal issues with outsourcing – outsourcing to india never faced …
By Manmohan
It is cardinal for the outsourcing companies to include the laws governing
the legal issues in both the countries. This is required because of lack of
a global legal system which would ensure laws in all countries of the world
are same …

<http://www.theoutsourceblog.com/2010/08/legal-issues-with-outsourcing-%E2%80%93-outsourcing-to-india-never-faced/>

Make theatres install latest tech, asks PIL
Times of India
Justice K Venkataraman, before whom the PIL filed by advocate KC
Krishnamoorthy came up for admission, issued notices to the Union ministry
of information …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Make-theatres-install-latest-tech-asks-PIL/articleshow/6295218.cms>

Chargesheet to be filed in a week, court told
Indian Express
Kaushal rubbished the accusations made by Karamjit Singh, petitioner in a
public interest litigation (PIL). When asked about the status of the
investigation …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Chargesheet-to-be-filed-in-a-week–court-told/659355>

State defends Khelgaon deal
Calcutta Telegraph
While the department has submitted an affidavit on the matter, Jharkhand
High Court — acting on a PIL seeking names of officials at the helm of
affairs …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100812/jsp/frontpage/story_12802441.jsp>

Delhi High Court dismises PIL against Kalmadi
NDTV.com
PTI, Updated: August 11, 2010 19:15 IST New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has
dismissed a PIL seeking a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities committed
by …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/delhi-high-court-dismises-pil-against-kalmadi-43769>

Taking care of mother, children statutory duty of MCD: HC
IBNLive.com
The Delhi Anusuchit Jati Vikas Sangathan, a registered society, through a
PIL sought a direction prohibiting MCD from spending Rs 2.50 crore and a
land …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/taking-care-of-mother-children-statutory-duty-of-mcd-hc/222528.html>

Award of River Princess contract deferred
Times of India
The statement was made before a division bench comprising Justice AS Oka
and Justice FM Reis during the hearing of a public interest litigation
(PIL) filed …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Award-of-River-Princess-contract-deferred/articleshow/6296615.cms>

UGC fiat on `university’ stayed
Times of India
The UGC in its letter cited that a PIL has been filed in the Delhi high
court regarding deemed universities and the central government’s directive
asked …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/UGC-fiat-on-university-stayed/articleshow/6295464.cms>

SC asks Centre to ensure distribution of food grains to BPL
Zee News
The bench passed the direction while dealing with a PIL filed by the PUCL
on the rampant corruption in public distribution system (PDS) besides
rotting of …

<http://www.zeenews.com/news647722.html>

Khandu moves poll panel after violence
Calcutta Telegraph
A PIL filed by the union regarding the inclusion of Chakmas in the
electoral roll is pending in the high court. Home minister Tako Dabi rushed
to Diyun …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100812/jsp/northeast/story_12800467.jsp>

Complaint lodged against Nitish, newly-elected, RS member
Bihar Times
A PIL was lodged in this regard earlier. The then excise minister Jamshed
Ashraf was sacked by Nitish last February for daring to highlight the scam
worth …

<http://bihartimes.com/Newsbihar/2010/Aug/Newsbihar11Aug5.html>

Oriya Film ‘Swayamsiddha’ in Trouble
BreakingNewsOnline.
The HC set up the committee to probe all allegations, while hearing a PIL.
The committee is comprised of Cuttack Collector, Cuttack DCP, Government
Advocate …

<http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/odisha/3333-oriya-film-swayamsiddha-in-trouble.html>

Tirupur may have lost Rs 400 crore to forex scam « MakadJaal
By makadjaal
Based on Patra’s PIL the Orissa High Court ordered a CBI enquiry on the
banks on December 24, 2009. But the banks under Indian Banks Association
(IBA) and the Fixed Income Money Market Derivatives Association of India
(FIMMDA) have …

<http://makadjaal.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/tirupur-may-have-lost-rs-400-crore-to-forex-scam/>

NSF Madurai Dt.: Tree felling stopped by TNSF PIL-The Hindu Report
By Tamil Nadu Science Forum (TNSF), Madurai District
Tree felling stopped by TNSF PIL-The Hindu Report. Online edition of
India’s National Newspaper Thursday, Aug 12, 2010. Madurai Printer Friendly
Page · Send this Article to a Friend College restrained from felling
trees. Staff Reporter …

<http://maduraitnsf.blogspot.com/2010/08/tree-felling-stopped-by-tnsf-pil-hindu.html>

SC rejects PIL against Kumaraswamy, family members .:. newkerala …
SC rejects PIL against Kumaraswamy, family members – New Delhi, Aug 10 :
The Supreme Court today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
seeking CBI …

<http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-18102.html>

Gujarat HC transfers Ishrat Jahan case to SC-appointed SIT
Hindustan Times
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday transferred the Ishrat Jahan case to
Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT). …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Gujarat-HC-transfers-Ishrat-Jahan-case-to-SC-appointed-

HC tells VPs not to issue fresh licences for construction
Times of India
PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday directed several
village panchayats (VPs) in the state not to issue further construction
licences until …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-tells-VPs-not-to-issue-fresh-licences-for-construction/articleshow/6296541.cms>

HC stops bamboo
Times of India
NAGPUR: Taking a serious cognizance of ever-depleting forest cover in
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court
on …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/HC-stops-bamboo/articleshow/6296721.cms>

HC restores Kusuma Kumari as SKU VC
Times of India
HYDERBAD: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday restored P Kusuma Kumari
as vice chancellor of Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) in Anantapur,
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-restores-Kusuma-Kumari-as-SKU-VC/articleshow/6295659.cms>

HC asks Corpn Commissioner to allow AIADMK to conduct meeting
IBNLive.com
PTI Madurai,Aug12(PTI) The Madras High Court bench here has directed the
Corporation Commissioner to grant permission for AIADMK to conduct their
meeting …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-asks-corpn-commissioner-to-allow-aiadmk-to-conduct-meeting/224599.html>

HC stays warrant against Kunal
Times of India
A single bench presided by Justice Samarendra Pratap Singh issued a notice
to Jai Kumar Singh, a disciple of Asaram Bapu, on whose complaint petition
the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-stays-warrant-against-Kunal/articleshow/6294727.cms>

HC nod to demolition work in Lalbagh area
Times of India
LUCKNOW: The high court on Wednesday gave green signal to the district
administration and Municipal Corporation in connection with demolition work
near …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-nod-to-demolition-work-in-Lalbagh-area-/articleshow/6295754.cms>

PU teachers move HC for payment of salaries
Times of India
PATNA: For the first time in the history of higher education in Bihar, the
teachers of Patna University (PU) have approached the Patna High Court for
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/PU-teachers-move-HC-for-payment-of-salaries/articleshow/6295418.cms>

HC sets aside
Times of India
PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa has set aside conviction of a
drawer of a cheque held guilty by the lower courts on the basis of an
amendment made …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-sets-aside/articleshow/6296539.cms>

HC reserves order on plea by audit firm
Hindustan Times
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday reserved orders on a petition filed by
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) challenging the action initiated by Security
and …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-reserves-order-on-plea-by-audit-firm/Article1-585475.aspx>

HC relief for Ayurvedic doc on caste issue
Times of India
ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad High Court has set aside the letter issued by the
UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) dated July 22, 2008, by the
petitioner’s …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/HC-relief-for-Ayurvedic-doc-on-caste-issue/articleshow/6295285.cms>

Will protect runaway couples: Punjab to HC
Indian Express
The Punjab government has said that it would “deal sternly with parents
and relatives who threaten “runaway couples and “create law and
order” problems. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Will-protect-runaway-couples–Punjab-to-HC/659154>

HC sets aside stay order on IBA pension scheme
IBNLive.com
PTI Chennai, Aug 11 (PTI) A Division Bench of the Madras High Court has set
aside a single judge’s interim stay of a portion of a pension scheme signed
by …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-sets-aside-stay-order-on-iba-pension-scheme/222510.html>

One HC hawker messes with cop, all evicted
Bangalore Mirror
The same day, they were asked to clear-off the High Court premises
permanently,” said an HC employee. However, Assistant Commissioner of
Police KVK Reddy, …

<http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20100812201008120520157991063bc42/One-HC-hawker-messes-with-cop-all-evicted.html>

HC disallows change of use of Mahishi’s building
Express Buzz
BANGALORE: The High Court on Wednesday quashed the government order
permitting Dr Sarojini Mahishi, former union minister and her brother PB
Mahishi to …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hc-disallows-change-of-use-of-mahishi%E2%80%99s-building/197513.html>

CHANDIGARH NEWS: HC Notice On Sehajdhari Sikhs | Punjab News …
By admin
CHANDIGARH: Taking up a petition seeking directions to allow Sehajdhari
Sikhs as voters in the SGPC elections, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on
Wednesd…

<http://punjabnews.org/chandigarh-news-hc-notice-on-sehajdhari-sikhs.html/>

State turns blind eye to NHRC directive on mine labourers
Times of India
JAIPUR: There seems to be scant regard for the orders of National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), at least in Rajasthan. For, even after sending reminders …

COMMON SENSE SIMPLIFIED: WHO IS MENTALLY ILL?? – Prasoon S Majumdar
By Prasoon S Majumdar
A few years back, a survey by the NHRC established a well-known fact that people being treated in mental hospital undergo a series of inhuman physical and mental torture. Even these hospitals lack basic hygiene conditions viz. proper …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Aarushi-murder-case–SC-slams–sensationalist–media/658048/>

SC asks SIT to reinvestigate Naroda, Gulbarg cases
Times of India
The SIT in it’s report submitted to the SC on the preliminary inquiry into
the complaint filed by Zakia Jafri against chief minister Narendra Modi and
61 …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/SC-asks-SIT-to-reinvestigate-Naroda-Gulbarg-cases/articleshow/6284164.cms>

14 years on, SC upholds death for convict in triple murder case
Indian Express
Almost 14 years after he stabbed his step-mother and her two children to
death at their North Delhi residence, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld
the death …
<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/14-years-on–SC-upholds-death-for-convict-in-triple-murder-case/658261/>

SC to decide on Shinde daughter’s divorce plea
Daily News & Analysis
By Rakesh Bhatnagar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA The Supreme Court has
said that it will decide the lingering matrimonial dispute between Union
power …
<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sc-to-decide-on-shinde-daughter-s-divorce-plea_1421202>

United Spirits moves SC over import duty refund
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Vijay Mallya-controlled liquor major United Spirits
approached the Supreme Court challenging a Bombay High Court order which
had held that …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/United-Spirits-moves-SC-over-import-duty-refund-/articleshow/6283774.cms>

TN quota law: NGO moves for review of SC order
Indian Express
… the Supreme Court order to extend a one-year protection to a Tamil Nadu
law allowing 69 per cent reservation for SC/STs and OBC in jobs and
education. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/TN-quota-law–NGO-moves-for-review-of-SC-order/658307>

CJ Khehar helms Karnataka high court, in his teacher’s footsteps
Daily News & Analysis
By Odeal D’Souza | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA A warm welcome was
accorded to the new chief justice of the Karnataka high court, Jagdish
Singh Khehar, …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_cj-khehar-helms-karnataka-high-court-in-his-teacher-s-footsteps_1421224>

‘Live-in is just a ‘walk in, walk out relationship’
The Hindu
The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed an FIR lodged against a London-based
Indian solicitor by a woman who was in a live-in relationship with him, …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article561374.ece>

High court refuses waiver of penalty to foreign airlines
Daily News & Analysis
By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Granting no relief to
four foreign airlines, the Bombay high court on Monday dismissed their
petition …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_high-court-refuses-waiver-of-penalty-to-foreign-airlines_1421190>

No irregularity in purchase of bulletproof jackets: Court
Hindustan Times
A division bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice SC Dharmadhikari
of the Bombay High Court found no irregularity in the purchase of the
bulletproof …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/No-irregularity-in-purchase-of-bulletproof-jackets-Court/Article1-584505.aspx>

High Court inquires about video-linkage facilities
Indian Express
During the argument on the petition for transfer of the Jnaneswari Express
sabotage case from Jhargram to Kolkata, the Calcutta High Court on Monday
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/High-Court-inquires-about-video-linkage-facilities/658295/>

Make the time table if you want to: High Court to Delhi University Professors
NDTV.com
PTI, Updated: August 09, 2010 23:28 IST New Delhi: The Delhi High Court
today asked Delhi University Teachers Association(DUTA) not to restrain any
of the …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/make-the-time-table-if-you-want-to-high-court-to-delhi-university-professors-43280>

Rs 50k compensation to Vadodara riot victim
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court ordered the state government to pay Rs
50000 towards compensation to relatives of a victim, who lost his life in
riots …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Rs-50k-compensation-to-Vadodara-riot-victim/articleshow/6284166.cms>

Delhi high court slams police, says registration of FIRs has become business
Daily News & Analysis
Place: New Delhi | Agency: PTI The Delhi high court has slammed the city
police for “lack of professionalism” saying registration of FIRs has been
made a …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-high-court-slams-police-says-registration-of-firs-has-become-business_1421079>

Allahabad high court
By admin
Indian High Courts act 1861 gave power and authority to Her Majesty to
issue letters patent for the establishment of the Supreme Court for any
area, land n…

<http://www.anewshome.com/allahabad-high-court/>

‘English version of comunidade code in a year’
Times of India
This statement was made by advocate general (AG) Subodh Kantak in
connection with a writ petition by Celestino Noronha, August Monteiro and
Vasco da Gama …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/English-version-of-comunidade-code-in-a-year/articleshow/6285486.cms>

Stay on ban of ore export declined
Express Buzz
Issuing notices to the Centre and the state, the bench told the parties
that it would dispose the batch of writ petitions at one hearing. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/stay-on-ban-of-ore-export-declined/196915.html>

HC asks govt to hold talks with guv
Times of India
… in presence of state HRD principal secretary Anjani Kumar Singh while
hearing a set of writ petitions of university teachers and non-teaching
employees. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-asks-govt-to-hold-talks-with-guv/articleshow/6284136.cms>

PAY COMMISSION: Latest position (09.08.2010) on Bank Pension case …
By Administrator
Writ Appeal No. WP/12269/2010 filed by Canara Bank Workers’ Association was
called for hearing yesterday but no advocate was present in the court on
behalf of IBA,AIBEA-NCBE or Canara Bank. It is reported that Hon’ble judge
remarked …

<http://paycommissionupdate.blogspot.com/2010/08/latest-position-09082010-on-bank.html>

Habeous corpus writ on Seeman closed | Madras High Court | habeas …
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has closed a habeas corpus writ petition
praying for a direction to the Central Prison authorities in Vellore to
provide ‘A’ …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/habeous-corpus-writ-on-seeman-closed/195876.html>

Legal action started against owners of cargo ships: Jairam
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government on Monday said legal action has been initiated
against owners of the two cargo ships which collided off the Mumbai coast,
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Legal-action-started-against-owners-of-cargo-ships-Jairam/articleshow/6285470.cms>

Supreme Court judge for CBI probe in custodial deaths
Daily News & Analysis
Place: New Delhi | Agency: PTI A Supreme Court judge has expressed the view
that all cases of custodial deaths should be investigated by an independent
…

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_supreme-court-judge-for-cbi-probe-in-custodial-death-cases_1421065>

UK backpacker in Kota jail gets reprieve
Times of India
Advocate of Patrick Malluzzo in India, Nisheeth Dixit told TOI that under
Repatriation Act, any prisoner may make an application to the Union
government for …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/UK-backpacker-in-Kota-jail-gets-reprieve/articleshow/6284580.cms>

Act guns for PoP Ganesh idols
Times of India
… Chaturthi through the use of plaster of paris (PoP) idols, the
government has further amended Section 5 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Act-guns-for-PoP-Ganesh-idols/articleshow/6285521.cms>

New Karnataka Chief Justice JS Khehar takes charge
Indian Express
For the first time after eight months, the primary court hall in the
Karnataka High Court saw a flurry of activities on Monday with the new
Chief Justice, …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/New-Karnataka-Chief-Justice-J-S-Khehar-takes-charge/658304>

Court dismisses PIL on Rane’s 26/11 remarks
Indian Express
The division bench of Justices Ranjana Desai and VK Tahilramani dismissed
the PIL filed by Solapur-based Purushottam Barde seeking probe into Narayan
Rane’s …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Court-dismisses-PIL-on-Rane-s-26-11-remarks/658181/>

Hearing on Subhash Desai”s PIL on IPL adjourned to Aug 24
IBNLive.com
Desai has filed a PIL seeking levy of the tax on Indian Premier League
before this year’s IPL began. At the last hearing, state filed an affidavit
informing …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hearing-on-subhash-desais-pil-on-ipl-adjourned-to-aug-24/217838.html>

Jairam Ramesh on new UN climate panel
Indian Express
MUMBAI:The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed a PIL questioning purchase
of bullet proof jackets by the Maharashtra government in 2002. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Briefly-Nation/658327>

Take down photos of judges who convicted freedom fighters: Plea
Hindustan Times
“History is always preserved in museums and not in public offices or court
buildings,” said Deshpande in his PIL, filed through his lawyer VP Patil.
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Take-down-photos-of-judges-who-convicted-freedom-fighters-Plea/Article1-584510.aspx>

After days of dithering, Centre defends Games
Indian Express
A PIL in the Supreme Court is the need of the hour.A Supreme Court must
monitor the probe as in Amit Shah case.Congress like the BJP in Gujrat is
never …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/After-days-of-dithering–Centre-defends-Games/658046/>

SC gags media on cases under probe
Times of India
The proceedings took place in a PIL filed by advocate Surat Singh, who had
first moved the court in 2008 seeking some restraint in reporting in the
wake of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/No-media-report-can-interfere-in-probe-SC/articleshow/6283722.cms>

GMC announcement evokes strong reaction
Assam Tribune
He had filed a PIL in Gauhati High Court opposing the delimitation, but
unfortunately the case even after a year is still pending in the court. …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug1010/city06>

What if India became world’s 3rd largest economy?
Rediff
A PIL is filed in the Supreme Court. What follows is a furore in the Lok
Sabha with the BJP and the Congress at each other with daggers drawn. …

<http://business.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/aug/09/slide-show-1if-India-became-3rd-largest-economy.htm>

Bombay HC asks Centre to comply with SC orders on Vohra report …
By admin
The court issued the directions while dismissing a PIL against Narayan
Rane, state minister and Congress leader, over his remarks that some
politicians provided support to terrorists in the 26/11 attacks. …

<http://www.ggsnews.com/?p=1135>

Irretrievable breakdown is no ground for divorce: HC
Times of India
Listing the points HC said firstly, there should be a minimum period before
which such a ground can be invoked and when it does, grant of divorce
should be …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Irretrievable-breakdown-is-no-ground-for-divorce-HC/articleshow/6284274.cms>

HC orders probe into assault’ on prisoner
Times of India
CHENNAI: The Madras high court has ordered a high-level probe into the
allegations of a remand prisoner, Minor Kross alias Venkatagiriappa (48),
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-orders-probe-into-assault-on-prisoner/articleshow/6284407.cms>

Buddha Nallah: HC seeks details of expenditure on treatment
Indian Express
In order to find a permanent solution to the ever-increasing problem of
effluent discharge in Buddha Nallah, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has
demanded …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Buddha-Nallah–HC-seeks-details-of-expenditure-on-treatment/658340>

State should recover IPL tax: petitioner to HC
Indian Express
A petitioner seeking recovery of entertainment tax from the Board of
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Indian Premier League (IPL) for the
T-20 …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/AROUND-TOWN/658192/>

It’s for power regulator to settle row, HC tells Tatas
Hindustan Times
TPC has moved HC challenging the state’s May 2010 directive asking it to
continue supplying 360 MW to R-Infra. The Tatas had asked the State Load
Dispatch …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/It-s-for-power-regulator-to-settle-row-HC-tells-Tatas/Article1-584543.aspx>

HC asks govt to reply in 3 weeks
Times of India
HYDERABAD: Justice PV Sanjay Kumar of the AP High Court on Monday issued
notice to the state government directing it to reply within three weeks to
a …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/HC-asks-govt-to-reply-in-3-weeks/articleshow/6284345.cms>

Dinakaran sworn in as Chief Justice of Sikkim HC
Oneindia
Gangtok, Aug 9: Controversial Justice PD Dinakaran was on Monday, Aug 9
sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court by Governor Balmiki
Prasad …

<http://news.oneindia.in/2010/08/09/dinakaran-sworn-in-as-chief-justice-sikkim-hc.html>

Comply with SC orders: HC to Centre
Hindustan Times
Seventeen years after the NN Vohra Committee submitted its report on nexus
between criminal syndicates and politicians/bureaucrats, the Bombay High
Court …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Comply-with-SC-orders-HC-to-Centre/Article1-584524.aspx>

Indian iron ore mining mess – Miners move to HC
SteelGuru
The Karnataka High Court on Monday ordered notice to State Government in a
petition challenging the ban on export of iron ore from the State. …

<http://www.steelguru.com/raw_material_news/Indian_iron_ore_mining_mess_-_Miners_move_to_HC/159609.html>

HC stays new apartments buildings in Kidwaipuri area
Times of India
PATNA: The Patna high court on Monday stayed construction of any
multistoried apartment on the 20-ft wide road link from Income-Tax
roundabout on Bailey …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/HC-stays-new-apartments-buildings-in-Kidwaipuri-area-/articleshow/6284180.cms>

HC allows WSG to take dispute with Sony to S”pore arbitrator
IBNLive.com
PTI Mumbai, Aug 9 (PTI) Bombay High Court today allowed World Sports Group
(Mauritius) to refer its dispute with Sony MSM (Singapore) over payment of
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-allows-wsg-to-take-dispute-with-sony-to-spore-arbitrator/217935.html>

HC dismissed plea on tax exemption to MLAs
Indian Express
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday dismissed a petition
challenging tax exemption to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of
Punjab. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-dismissed-plea-on-tax-exemption-to-MLAs/658345>

Deportation system mockery: HC
Indian Express
Expressing its displeasure over the state and Centre’s inability to tackle
influx of Bangladeshis into the country, Justice BK Sharma of the Gauhati
High …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Deportation-system-mockery–HC/658217>

National player moves HC for not figuring in Commonwealth team
IBNLive.com
PTI The Indian Weightlifting Association, however, pleaded that the
performance level of Mayur had gone down. Citing an example, the
Association said, …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/national-player-moves-hc-for-not-figuring-in-commonwealth-team/217555.html>

Madhya Pradesh HC stays commercial alteration of Minto Hall
IBNLive.com
PTI Jabalpur, Aug 9 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh High Court today stayed the State
Government’s plans to turn over the Minto Hall at Bhopal to commercial use.
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/madhya-pradesh-hc-stays-commercial-alteration-of-minto-hall/217586.html>

HC asks BSNL to work out tax deposit
Deccan Herald
The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited (BSNL) to come out with an amount which it can deposit with the
Commercial Tax …

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/87462/hc-asks-bsnl-work-tax.html>

Patna HC issues notices to RBI, SBI and Centre
Zee News
Patna: The Patna High Court today issued notices to RBI, SBI and the
central government to file their respective replies on a PIL complaining
“opressive and …

<http://www.zeenews.com/news647095.html>

TN branch of IMA to appeal against HC order favouring siddha practitioners
pharmabiz.com
In February this year, the HC, in another order, had restrained the ISM
practitioners from practising allopathic system and administering modern
medicines …

<http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=56799&sectionid=>

Don”t file appeals in cases where law is settled:HC to IT dept …
By administrator
Income Tax department has come under sharp criticism from the Delhi High
Court for filing appeal against tax tribunal decisions in which issue of
law is well settled. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and
Justice Manmohan …

<http://www.taxguru.in/income-tax/dont-file-appeals-in-cases-where-law-is-settledhc-to-it-dept.html>

Evading guidelines
Frontline
The NHRC had issued a set of guidelines on March 29, 1997, on the procedures to be followed by State governments while dealing with encounter deaths and …

‘Serial killing’
Frontline
When it comes to the guidelines formulated by the NHRC in relation to encounter killings, it is evident that both the Union and State governments seem to …

Plot to divide Kerala on communal lines? | TwoCircles.net
By kashif@urdustan.com (TwoCircles.net)
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP), on a complaint alleging that many members of a Muslim community have been harassed by the frequent search in relation with TJ Joseph …

Of green hopes and uneasy lives
By Team Samhita
A shocking 45.6% of the trafficked victims were below 16 yrs of age when first raped, according the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). NHRC says at any given time in India, 20000 girls are being transported from one part of the …

NHRC glare on ‘towering’ trouble in Jharkhand | iGovernment.in
Ranchi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken serious note to the radiation hazards posed by mobile towers in residential colonies in …

Probe charges of human rights violations: NHRC to Orissa cops …
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The NHRC has told Orissa police to inquire into allegations that security forces are indulged in “large scale” violation of human …

Capital Punishment, Afzal Guru, NHRC, Breaking Local News, Latest …
Capital Punishment, Afzal Guru, NHRC, Breaking Local News, Latest …

’80000 rights violation cases recorded every year’ | TopINews …
Whenever, NHRC noticed any doubt of any inquiry of human rights violation, … The NHRC has no rights to inquire into any case of violation of human rights …

Labour court not authorised to direct regularisation
Sify
The Gujarat High court has ruled that a labour court or industrial tribunal has no jurisdiction to direct regularization of a person’s service if that …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/judicial-accountability-bill-back-on-the-drawing-board-42975>

Justice PD Dinakaran sworn in as chief justice of Sikkim | Indelve
Dinakaran, who is facing impeachment proceedings, had been directed to
assume charge on or before August 13 following a decision by president
Pratibha Patil after consultation with CJI SH Kapadia.

<http://indelve.com/News/justice-pd-dinakaran-sworn-in-as-chief-justice-of-sikkim/>

CJI green signal to notices on email | Deccan Chronicle | 2010-08-09
In a step considered as a giant leap forward, CJI S.H. Kapadia in an
administrative order said, “in addition to the usual mode of service
prescribed in …

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/national/cji-green-signal-notices-email-185>

Five centres for advanced legal studies to be set up
The Hindu
NEW DELHI: The Union Law Ministry proposes to establish five regional
centres for advanced legal studies and research. According to the draft of
The Centres …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/09/stories/2010080961191200.htm>

HC stays attachment of Superintendent Dental College Jmu
GreaterKashmir.com (press release)
Jammu, Aug 8: Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Saturday stayed an attachment
order of Superintendent Dental College Jammu, which was allegedly issued at
the …

<http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Aug/9/hc-stays-attachment-of-superintendent-dental-college-jmu-33.asp>

Can’t blame hospital for doctor’s negligence, rules HC
Indian Express
The Delhi High Court has held that the hospital administration cannot be
held responsible when patients are harmed because of the carelessness of
doctors. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Can-t-blame-hospital-for-doctor-s-negligence–rules-HC/657780>

Day 2, Amit Shah still not cooperating
Times of India
The Gujarat HC had granted Shah’s two-day remand to the CBI on Saturday.
Sources said the former minister remained non-cooperative and
non-committal. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Day-2-Amit-Shah-still-not-cooperating/articleshow/6277923.cms>

HC asks Registry to trace old record of inter-country adoption
Zee News
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has asked its Registry to produce within a
week the 35-year-old record of a psychologist of Indian origin who had
alleged that …

<http://www.zeenews.com/news646699.html>

Airport body, its chairman get Contempt notice
Hindustan Times
Aagboatwala moved the HC again in March. AAI replied stating the 32-acre
plot did not include Aagboatwala’s land. The court has given AAI and its
chairman …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Airport-body-its-chairman-get-Contempt-notice/Article1-584089.aspx>

Museum loses 29 Ravi Varmas
Deccan Chronicle
After cops failed to take action, she approached the Kerala HC which issued
notices to the state government. There are no details of the titles of the
…

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/bengaluru/museum-loses-29-ravi-varmas-105>

Second term unlikely for SHRC chief
Deccan Chronicle
If the HC clears the appointment of Mr Pera Reddy, the Governor will notify
one member out of the two to act as temporary chairman of SHRC.

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/second-term-unlikely-shrc-chief-024>

HRD ministry to get Rs. 2.31 lakh crore to implement RTE Act: Pranab
The Hindu
… crore over the next three years to set up infrastructure for
implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act. “The Human Resource
Development Minister has …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article559378.ece>

RTI Act not applicable to HPV vaccine project
The Hindu
… and licensing of two vaccines to prevent cervical cancer has been
exempted from public disclosure under Section 8 of the Right to Information
Act, 2005. …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/09/stories/2010080961521800.htm>

No law, so stalking helpline is of little help
Times of India
Yet there’s no clear, defined law against stalking. And though Delhi Police
has recently started an anti-stalking helpline, advocates and former police
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/No-law-so-stalking-helpline-is-of-little-helpKim-Arora-tnn/articleshow/6277325.cms>

SIC to be sworn in before HC decides case
Express Buzz
Sources said the decision to conduct the swearing-in ceremony was taken
considering a writ petition challenging his appointment, which is pending
before the …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/sic-to-be-sworn-in-before-hc-decides-case/196588.html>

Meghalaya permits 2 weighbridges on NH62
Calcutta Telegraph
East Garo Hills deputy commissioner Pravin Bakshi today said the All
Northeast Commercial Truck Owners and Operators Association had filed a
writ petition …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100809/jsp/northeast/story_12787477.jsp>

Rs 5 lakh compensation to family of man who died in custody
IBNLive.com
Justice S Manikumar, allowing a writ petition by the 26-year-old man’s
father, ordered the state government to pay the compensation to the family.
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/rs-5-lakh-compensation-to-family-of-man-who-died-in-custody/216628.html>

RTI applicable to Union govt offices in J&K: HC
Chandigarh Tribune
In an important judgement, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the Right to
Information (RTI) act is fully applicable to central government
organisations …

<http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100809/main5.htm>

Overloading by truckers in Meghalaya under scanner
IBNLive.com
In a significant judgement on November 9, 2005, the Supreme Court had
banned overloading of trucks in excess of prescribed weight limit. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/overloading-by-truckers-in-meghalaya-under-scanner/216346.html>

PSU to pay for frivolous PIL
Hindustan Times
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a Dhanbad-based PSU, M/s Bharat Coking
Coal Limited to pay Rs 1 lakh for filing a frivolous PIL. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/PSU-to-pay-for-frivolous-PIL/Article1-584079.aspx>

Workers rights trampled in the 24-hour toil to meet CWG deadline
Times of India
It rejected the government’s objection that workers had not sought
enforcement of their rights and hence, the PIL was not maintainable. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Workers-rights-trampled-in-the-24-hour-toil-to-meet-CWG-deadline/articleshow/6276576.cms>

Dalits cry foul over MLA attack on VC
Deccan Chronicle
Mr Kathir, director of Evidence, stated that his organisation was exploring
the possibility of filing a PIL against politicians responsible for attacks
on …

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/dalits-cry-foul-over-mla-attack-vc-146>

The CBI double standard Investigating arm or Congress political handle?
Organiser
The SC order was issued in the case of a PIL by a Congressman. Mulayam
Singh Yadav had rightly said: “The CBI has become an arm of the ruling
Congress and …

<http://www.organiser.org/dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=357&page=28>

Woman victim of 1983 railway job scam still waits for justice
Indian Express
… a multi-crore railway recruitment scam, a woman, victim of another
railway job scam, armed with a court order in her favour, still waits for
justice. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/woman-victim-of-1983-railway-job-scam-still-waits-for-justice/657809/>

Bhopal gas tragedy: Supreme Court won’t accept Centre’s ‘defective’ curative plea
Daily News & Analysis
By Rakesh Bhatnagar | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA Pointing out curable
“defects”, the Supreme Court (SC) registry has sought additional
“documents” from …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bhopal-gas-tragedy-supreme-court-won-t-accept-centre-s-defective-curative-plea_1420682>

MHA seeks special police force for courts
Times of India
The Calcutta high court is going to be equipped with sophisticated gadgets
to screen entry of visitors. At present, the high court gates have door
frame …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/MHA-seeks-special-police-force-for-courts/articleshow/6277739.cms>

Maya ‘suicide’ case: Court allows to shoot second postmortem
Expressindia.com
Chandigarh As ordered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the second
postmortem of Maya— the domestic help at a church who had allegedly
committed …

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/maya-suicide-case-court-allows-to-shoot-second-postmortem/657922/>

526 cases in 10 sittings: weekend court a success
Times of India
The disposal rate was in the range of 25% to 30%, say court officials. Now,
the Madras high court has started receiving inquiries from several other
states, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/526-cases-in-10-sittings-weekend-court-a-success/articleshow/6277483.cms>

HC order banning constructions flouted around lakes in Udaipur
Times of India
JAIPUR: It seems even the intervention of Rajasthan High Court cannot save
the water bodies of the state from encroachment as its orders to prevent
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/HC-order-banning-constructions-flouted-around-lakes-in-Udaipur/articleshow/6277799.cms>

Supreme Court awards life imprisonment to three people for honour killing
Indlaw.com
A bench comprising Justices Harjeet Singh Bedi and JM Panchal while
awarding life imprisonment to the three who were acquitted by Allahabad
High Court in …
<http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?71783750-2611-43e9-901e-4acf89b5aa48>

Star Den moves HC for distribution rights
Economic Times
9 Aug 2010, 0534 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: Channel distributor Star Den Media
has approached Delhi High Court requesting it to restore its distribution
and …
<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Media/articleshow/6278553.cms>

Delhi high court ode to govt staff
Daily News & Analysis
By Rakesh Bhatnagar | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA Two Delhi high court
judges have written a satirical verse to government employees who rush to
court …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-high-court-ode-to-govt-staff_1420684>

Despite HC order, Sofat fails to join probe
Times of India
PANCHKULA: Despite directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court,
Ludhiana-based doctor Sumit Sofat failed to appear before Panchkula police
on Sunday in …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Despite-HC-order-Sofat-fails-to-join-probe/articleshow/6278332.cms>

Double-murder accused gets bail to attend dad’s funeral
Times of India
CHENNAI: The Madras high court granted interim bail to a double-murder
accused so that he could attend his father’s funeral, despite the fact that
the man …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Double-murder-accused-gets-bail-to-attend-dads-funeral/articleshow/6277480.cms>

NHRC indicts UPPCL for ‘sheer negligence’
Times of India
LUCKNOW: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has indicted UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) officials of sheer negligence in connection with an …

NHRC glare on ‘towering’ trouble in Jharkhand
I Government (blog)
Ranchi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken serious note to the radiation hazards posed by mobile towers in residential colonies in …

Govt needs to review AFSPA, says expert
Assam Tribune
“As of now the NHRC receives 70000 complaints related to human right violations yearly. Out of which, a substantial number of complaints have no substance …

CHANDIGARH NEWS: Rights Bodies Release Fresh List Of Victims …
By admin
CHANDIGARH: Six years after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asked the Punjab government to compensate kin of 2097 people killed in alleged fak…

Right To Food And Food Right As A Fundamental Universal Human …
By admin
“Right to food: commissioners reports, Supreme Court orders, NHRC reports, articles”. New Delhi: Human Right Law Network, 2004. 11) Gross, Ernest. The United Nations: structure for peace. New York: Harper, 1962. …

NHRC chairperson favours continuance of death penalty,India news …
NHRC chairperson favours continuance of death penalty,Online news portal provides india news , online news, latest business news, top world news,local news,

NHRC makes MCD pay 25k to compensate for delayed retirement dues …
Terming the inordinate delay in payment of retirement benefits to the MCD’s employee as inexcusable, the National Human Rights Commission has observed that …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bar-council-breaks-tradition-justice-pd-dinakaran-leaves-without-farewell_1419968>

Wheels of justice moving too slowly: SC
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has put on record failings in the legal system
and admitted that the wheels of justice turns at a snail’s pace. …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Wheels-of-justice-moving-too-slowly-SC/articleshow/6268070.cms>

Delhi bar council faces writ over hereditary succession
Legally India
The writ petition was placed before justice Murlidharan on 4 August and an
order was passed directing the Delhi bar council to frame guidelines on the
rules …

<http://www.legallyindia.com/201008061180/The-Bar-and-Bench/delhi-bar-council-faces-writ-over-hereditary-succession-sondhi-campaigns-for-transparency>

Channel from Bhakra Line to bring 40 MGD water to Mohali
Expressindia.com
… following a civil writ petition filed before Punjab and Haryana High
Court by local municipal councillor and senior Congress leader Kuljit Singh
Bedi. …

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/channel-from-bhakra-line-to-bring-40-mgd-water-to-mohali/657301/>

The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Madurai News : Writ petition seeks …
MADURAI: A writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court Bench here
seeking permission for a group of non-governmental organisations to
distribute …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/06/stories/2010080660150300.htm>

The Hindu : NATIONAL / TAMIL NADU : Harassment: woman SI files …
A woman sub-inspector of police has filed a writ appeal against the
dismissal of her writ petition levelling charges of sexual harassment by
the Sivaganga …

<http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article554736.ece>

SC asks CBI to arrest Pappu Yadav within 4 weeks in murder case
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has directed CBI and Bihar police to forthwith
arrest former RJD MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav who is undergoing life
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-asks-CBI-to-arrest-Pappu-Yadav-within-4-weeks-in-murder-case/articleshow/6265535.cms>

Noida Park: UP to follow SC advice
Hindustan Times
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday agreed with the Supreme Court’s
advice to reduce the construction area to 35 per cent at Noida park where
the state …
<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Noida-Park-UP-to-follow-SC-advice/Article1-583241.aspx>

Supreme Court pulls up ‘anti-poor’ Govt., refutes to rein in Delhi’s cycle …
Sify
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that cycle
rickshaws can ply in the national capital without any curb on their number,
…

<http://sify.com/news/supreme-court-pulls-up-anti-poor-govt-refutes-to-rein-in-delhi-s-cycle-rickshaws-news-national-kigqOhbbjba.html>

UP govt to develop 65% area as forest
Asian Age
By the proposal, the CJI’s bench modified its earlier suggestion to reduce
construction to 40 per cent area. The modified proposal came after
examining the …

<http://www.asianage.com/india/govt-develop-65-area-forest-504>

Legal and Human Rights department pulls up Gujarat Bar Council
Times of India
AHMEDABAD: The Legal and Human Rights department of state Congress has
pulled up the Gujarat Bar Council for passing a resolution that it would
raise …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Legal-and-Human-Rights-department-pulls-up-Gujarat-Bar-Council/articleshow/6267530.cms>

Turf war on legal education escalates as Law Ministry floats own Bill
The Hindu
The Law Ministry has prepared a draft Higher Legal Education and Research
Bill, 2010 that seeks to establish a National Commission for Higher Legal
…

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/07/stories/2010080764081200.htm>

Public authorities find ways to deny info under RTI Act
Times of India
“Section 3 of the RTI Act says all citizens shall have the right to
information. It doesn’t say that citizens will not have such right if they
ask for …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Public-authorities-find-ways-to-deny-info-under-RTI-Act/articleshow/6267608.cms>

PMC gets a taste of RTI Act, fined Rs 25000
Times of India
As per the RTI Act 2005 section 4, the PMC should have declared the
information on its own. It is inappropriate to make citizens put so much
efforts to seek …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/PMC-gets-a-taste-of-RTI-Act-fined-Rs-25000/articleshow/6267491.cms>

Now, Delhi to have its own anti-piracy actanti-piracy act
Times of India
Days of saving on multiplex expenses may soon be over as Delhi government
is planning to get its own anti-piracy act largely to crackdown on cable
service …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Now-Delhi-to-have-its-own-anti-piracy-actanti-piracy-act/articleshow/6267693.cms>

Darul Uloom decree against women judges
NDTV.com
These types of diktats only dishonour the work done by several Muslim women
in the field of judiciary.” In 1989, the country saw M Fathima Beevi from
Kerala …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/now-a-darul-uloom-decree-against-women-judges-42560>

‘Moderation awarded to ensure caste reservation’
Express Buzz
… reserved communities, and the decision was unanimous, the Registrar
(Subordinate Judiciary), of the Kerala High Court, informed the Kerala High
Court. …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/moderation-awarded-to-ensure-caste-reservation/196194.html>

We cannot govern the country sitting in SC: CJI
Times of India
On the PIL relating to tea garden workers, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves
narrated how the apex court in the last four years had made repeated
attempts to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/We-cannot-govern-the-country-sitting-in-SC-CJI/articleshow/6266668.cms>

‘RTE good on paper but will it work?’
Express Buzz
… about the execution of the Act. John Devaraj, founder and art director
of Bornfree Art School, is planning to file a public interest litigation
(PIL). …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/%E2%80%98rte-good-on-paper-but-will-it-work%E2%80%99/196245.html>

The Hindu : Cities / Madurai : High Court dismisses plea against …
The Madras High Court Bench here on Tuesday dismissed a PIL seeking a …
The judges said the PIL had been filed by an advocate here and wondered
what …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/article549756.ece?css=print>

Bombay HC rejects PIL for ban on pornographic websites
Bar & Bench attempts to be a platform reflecting the new face of legal
journalism. We, at Bar & Bench seek to connect the legal community, and
bring the …

<http://www.barandbench.com/brief/6/583/bombay-hc-rejects-pil-for-ban-on-pornographic-websites>

HC glare on corporal punishment in schools
Times of India
KOLKATA: Calcutta high court on Friday asked the state government to
prepare a circular against corporal punishment based on suggestions
presented in court …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/HC-glare-on-corporal-punishment-in-schools/articleshow/6267941.cms>

Resort to inventory proceedings in absence of divorce settlement: HC
Times of India
PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa recently held that properties of
divorced spouses can be partitioned through inventory proceedings in the
absence of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Resort-to-inventory-proceedings-in-absence-of-divorce-settlement-HC/articleshow/6268937.cms>

Gujarat HC allows CBI 2-day custody of Shah
Economic Times
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court on Friday allowed the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) two days’ custody of former minister of state for home
and law …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Gujarat-HC-allows-CBI-2-day-custody-of-Shah/articleshow/6268081.cms>

HC orders second postmortem
Times of India
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on Friday, directed UT
police to conduct the second postmortem of 18-year-old Maya, who allegedly
committed …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/HC-orders-second-postmortem/articleshow/6267553.cms>

Sacked VC files plea in HC
Times of India
HYDERABAD: P Kusuma Kumari, the sacked vice chancellor of Sri
Krishnadevaraya University in Anantapur, filed a petition in the AP High
Court on Friday …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Sacked-VC-files-plea-in-HC/articleshow/6267664.cms>

HC summons Vivek!
Times of India
The Delhi High Court today ordered issue of summons to Bollywood actor
Vivek Oberoi in a recovery suit worth more than Rs 4 crore filed against
him. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/HC-summons-Vivek/articleshow/6264692.cms>

Why need ‘right connection’ to file FIR, HC asks cops
Indian Express
Slamming the “sordid story of the working culture of the police”,
Justice SN Dhingra on Friday said registration of FIRs had been reduced to
a “profitable …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Why-need–right-connection–to-file-FIR–HC-asks-cops/657222>

HC quashes 75% reservation for Union Territory
Express Buzz
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday set aside a Puducherry Government
Order issued earlier this summer reserving 75 per cent of seats for
admission in …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/hc-quashes-75-reservation-for-union-territory/196169.html>

HC accepts report against IGP for failing to book cop in rape case
Indian Express
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday accepted the compliance report
of the state government and Ministry of Home Affairs mentioning the
imposition of …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-accepts-report-against-IGP-for-failing-to-book-cop-in-rape-case/657062>

HC issues show cause notice to Mahishi
Express Buzz
BANGALORE: Karnataka High Court on Friday issued a show-cause notice to
former Union minister Sarojini Mahishi and her brother PD Mahishi, the
former chief …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/hc-issues-show-cause-notice-to-mahishi/196228.html>

Deportation process a farce: HC
Assam Tribune
GUWAHATI, Aug 6 – Taking exception to illegal Bangladeshis re-entering
the State even after their ‘deportation’ to the country, the Gauhati High
Court has …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=aug0710/at05>

Saket courts to open this month
Times of India
After the inspection, the HC committee comprising of Justice BD Ahmed,
Justice Aruna Suresh, Justice Ajit Bharioke and Justice Veena Birbal have
asked the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Saket-courts-to-open-this-month/articleshow/6267702.cms>

‘Release funds for new court campus by Aug 25′
Times of India
LUCKNOW: Taking serious note of delay in releasing the requisite funds for
starting construction of new building of the high court (HC) in Gomti
Nagar, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Release-funds-for-new-court-campus-by-Aug-25/articleshow/6267817.cms>

CJ leaves, sans formal farewell
Times of India
At an official farewell, the chairman of Karnataka State Bar Council gives
a farewell address in the presence of all HC judges.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/CJ-leaves-sans-formal-farewell/articleshow/6268770.cms>

Man held for bringing gun to HC | Haata
By admin
KOLKATA,: A 32-year-man was arrested for attempting to enter the High Court
with a gun this afternoon. Police said, the accused, Buddheswar Murmu, a
resident.

<http://www.haata.com/man-held-for-bringing-gun-to-hc/>

Bhopal case would take 25 years, victims will be dead: SC
Indian Express
“It took the trial court 25 years to decide the case. It will then come on
an appeal in the High Court where it will drag on for another 15 years. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bhopal-case-would-take-25-years-victims-will-be-d…/657015/>

Court stays proceedings against Suniel Shetty
NDTV.com
The Delhi High Court Friday stayed criminal proceedings against Bollywood
actor Suniel Shetty in a case filed against him for allegedly threatening a
man. …

<http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100148995&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=42665>

Consumer Rights – Others Forum – Chartered Accountants India …
By 45509
Empowering Consumer Courts by giving them the authority to order cease and
desist, or interim injunction or take suo motu action (of its own accord
and on its own information) like the MRTP Commission, so as to meet the
ends of justice …

<http://www.caclubindia.com/forum/consumer-rights-97581.asp>

NHRC recommends Rs. 25 thousand compensation in a – National Human …
NHRC recommends Rs. 25 thousand compensation in a case of delayed payment of retirement benefits by MCD. New Delhi, July 27th, 2010 …

nhrc.nic.in/dispArchive.asp?fno=2101

NHRC asks UP govt to pay Rs 3 lakh for custodial torture death …
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 3 lakh to the next of the kin of a person …

in.news.yahoo.com/…/tnl-nhrc-asks-up-govt-to-pay-rs-3-lakh-…

The Hindu : News / National : 81 child workers rehabilitated …
81 child workers rehabilitated following NHRC intervention … The NHRC followed up the issue with the district authorities and also sent its team in August …
www.thehindu.com/news/national/article60798.ece?service…

Punjab, Haryana object to setting up of judicial tribunal
Indian Express
The states of Punjab and Haryana today expressed their reservations in setting up a Judicial Tribunal for threat perception and grant of security to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Not-given-clean-chit-to-anybody-Congress/articleshow/6257889.cms>

Don’t do paternity test routinely: SC
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court has said that
paternity test to determine the identity of the child should not be done in
a routine …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Dont-do-paternity-test-routinely-SC/articleshow/6259104.cms>

Allow compounding of cognisable offences including 498A cases, says SC
Times of India
The court asked the SC secretary general to send a copy of the order to the
Law Commission and the law secretary. The Bench requested the law secretary
to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Allow-compounding-of-cognisable-offences-including-498A-cases-says-SC-/articleshow/6257732.cms>

Plan panel to inspect ‘diversion’ of SC/ST funds
Times of India
NEW DELHI: As diversion of SC/ST welfare funds for Commonwealth Games draws
the ire of the political class, the Planning Commission has called a
meeting of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Plan-panel-to-inspect-diversion-of-SC/ST-funds-/articleshow/6258284.cms>

Approach SC for CBI probe on mining: Yeddyurappa to Opposition
The Hindu
PTI Asserting that his government had no faith in CBI Karnataka Chief
Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday dared the Opposition to approach the
Supreme …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/article551703.ece>

SC throws lifeline to banned Cheneena
Expressindia.com
New Delhi The Supreme Court has directed SEBI to accord a fresh hearing to
trading firm Cheneena Impex, which was banned by the market regulator from
…

<http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/SC-throws-lifeline-to-banned-Cheneena/655901/>

File a PIL, sue the NMC
Times of India
They can sue Nagpur Municipal Corporation in Bombay High Court through
public interest litigation (PIL). According to lawyer Anil Kilor, who is
pleading …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/File-a-PIL-sue-the-NMC/articleshow/6259275.cms>

HC orders CBI probe into corruption charges against Koda
IBNLive.com
The bench of acting Chief Justice SK Harkouli and Justice DN Patel issued
the direction on a PIL filed by social activist, Durga Oraon. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-corruption-charges-against-koda/201911.html>

Court seeks status report on Rohmoria
Calcutta Telegraph
The petitioners, in their PIL, had stated that the government had not taken
any concrete step to check erosion by the Brahmaputra in Dibrugarh town.
…

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100805/jsp/northeast/story_12772037.jsp>

Disposal of Toxic Waste at Bhopal
Press Information Bureau (press release)
The High Court of MP at Jabalpur through a PIL filed has been issuing
directions and monitoring the disposal of toxic wastes lying in and around
the …

<http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=64168>

Property buyers beware! Your flat may have other ‘owners’
Daily News & Analysis
… the department’s computerisation, nothing has been done. Now, a few
advocates have filed a PIL so that the government gets its act together on
land records.

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_property-buyers-beware-your-flat-may-have-other-owners_1419023

Centre bats for Games workers
Hindustan Times
The court is hearing a PIL which brought to light the pathetic condition
under which around 17000 labourers are working.

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Centre-bats-for-Games-workers/Article1-582394.aspx>

Children’s basic rights violated at CWG sites
Economic Times
The report, quoting a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Delhi
High Court, said about 415000 contract daily wage labourers were working on
the …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Childrens-basic-rights-violated-at-CWG-sites/articleshow/6256705.cms>

Tainted corporator gets conditional bail
Deccan Chronicle
The high court has issued notices to the state government, revenue
department and urban development department following a PIL by S. Harish
alleging that …