The senior-most judge of the Karnataka High Court, Justice Jayant Patel reportedly confirmed that his resignation was due to not being made the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and also about his transfer to to Allahabad High Court. He is understood to have told the lawyers that his “uprightness” had been perceived in a negative manner by
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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Ceramic Artist Vineet Kacker Accused Of Hurting Religious Sentiments
The Bombay High Court has quashed the FIR filed against award winning ceramic artist Vineet Kacker, who was accused of hurting religious sentiments during one of his exhibitions, comprised of three ceramic and cast glass ‘kharaus’ (slippers) that had images of Hindu and Buddhist Gods like Natraj, Gautam Buddha, Shiva, Parvati and Tara. The complaint was filed
Gender Neutral Rape Provisions: Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre In PIL
The Delhi High Court today issued notice to the Central government in a public interest litigation challenging the Constitutional validity of Sections 375 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code and seeking framing of gender neutral rape provisions. A Bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar heard the petition filed by Kumar, before seeking the
Delhi HC Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Honeypreet
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant anticipatory bail to Honeypreet alias Priyanka, the adopted daughter of jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Haryana police has booked Honeypreet and two others on charges of sedition, inciting violence, and being co-conspirator to help Gurmeet Ram Rahim escape after his conviction. Shikha TiwariI am a law
Even A Woman Of Easy Virtue Has The Right To Say ‘No’: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently rejected an application stating a victims bad character, filed by an accused convicted under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The HC stated that a woman may be of easy virtue but she has a right to say no. Thus, no bail
Delhi High Court Dismisses Vodafone’s Appeal Against TRAI’s IUC Fixing
The Delhi High Court has upheld an order of a Single Judge dismissing Vodafone’s plea against the consultation process adopted by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for fixing interconnection usage charges (IUCs) between cellular and fixed line operators. Vodafone also contended that TRAI’s withholding of critical information is illegal and violates the mandate of transparency required
Delhi High Court orders to pay token damages to Dussehra effigy makers
The Delhi High Court has taken a suo motu cocgnizance of a news report on SDMC damaging some Dussehra effegies being made by the migrant artisans in its anti-encroachment drive at the West Delhi’s Titarpur area. The court directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to pay token damages of Rupees 25,000 to eight artisans, who suffered losses.
Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association To Boycott Work On Wednesday
The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association has decided to abstain from work on Wednesday as a mark of protest against Justice Jayant Patel’s transfer to Allahabad High Court. It has also made an appeal to all Bar Associations of the sub-ordinate Courts and Tribunals to boycott work tomorrow. Justice Patel resigned on Monday, allegedly to protest his non-elevation as the
Centre’s Appeal Dismissed By Supreme Court
Supreme Court dismissed the Centre’s appeal against a Division Bench judgment of the Madras High Court, which had validly held that children born out of void marriages are legitimate. The Centre had first appealed against the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal and having lost in both, pursued its appeal in the Supreme Court, adding one more instance to the
Bombay HC Quashes FIR alleging indecent representation of Women in Big Boss
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR filed against Colors TV channel and the producers of a TV show known as Big Boss. THe FIR was filed by Sunil K. Ahire, president of the Mumbai Pradesh Youth Congress. It was registered for offences punishable under sections 292 and 294 of the Indian Penal Code and the Indecent