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The Allahabad High Court has said that it is unfair to remove a contractual employee from the post or terminate his contract, without giving him an opportunity of being heard. A Single Bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra passed this order on Monday, while hearing a petition filed by Munni Poonam, engaged as Warden in […] The post Unfair to remove contractual employee without giving him an audience: Allahabad High Court appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/unfair-to-remove-contractual-employee-without-giving-him-an-audience-allahabad-high-court/

The Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently directed the Superintendent of Police, Bhopal to decide the representation of the petitioner, against whom cases are pending from the last 20 years, in two months. The petitioner, Harikishan Kushwaha, sought a direction against the harassment committed by police authority with him. Anuj Singh, the […] The post MP High Court directs Bhopal SP to decide on cases pending for the last 20 years appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/mp-high-court-directs-bhopal-sp-to-decide-on-cases-pending-for-the-last-20-years/

The Madras High Court on Thursday disposed off a petition, urging the Court to resume physical hearings in Courts and reopening of lawyer’s chambers (Ukkarapandiyan vs The Registrar, Administration and another). The Madurai Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice S Ananthi pulled up the Advocate for filing such a plea in the present COVID-19 situation prevailing in […] The post Madras High Court refuses to resume physical hearings in near future appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/madras-high-court-refuses-to-resume-physical-hearings-in-near-future/

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court division bench while hearing a criminal appeal said that the request of an Investigating officer for extension of time can not be a substitute for the report of the public prosecutor under the provisions of Section 43D (2)(b) of the UAPA Act. The post Jammu & Kashmir HC allows bail for UAPA detenu, says request of investigating officer for more time not enough appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/jammu-kashmir-hc-allows-bail-for-uapa-detenu-says-request-of-investigating-officer-for-more-time-not-enough/

The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition seeking prohibition in the state on offering or playing of online fantasy games and other online games of mere skill by putting money at stake in expectation of winning. The post Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea seeking ban on online fantasy games with money stake appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/rajasthan-high-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-ban-on-online-fantasy-games-with-money-stake/

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear the matter regarding killing of a Dhanbad Additional District and Sessions Judge, saying that the Jharkhand High Court has already taken suo motu cognisance of the case. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said that Jharkhand High Court has already taken up the issue and interference by […] The post SC refuses to take up daylight murder of Dhanbad Judge, says Jharkhand High Court already took suo motu cognisance appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/sc-refuses-to-take-up-daylight-murder-of-dhanbad-judge-says-jharkhand-high-court-already-took-suo-motu-cognisance/

Chief Justice of India, Justice NV Ramana on Wednesday played Good Samaritan to a petitioner, who was not comfortable in speaking English, by allowing her to argue in her mother tongue, Telugu. The matter pertained to a dispute related to marriage that came up for hearing before the CJI, in which the petitioner personally appeared […] The post CJI plays Good Samaritan to petitioner facing language problem appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/cji-plays-good-samaritan-to-petitioner-facing-language-problem/

The Delhi High Court has today sought a response from the Delhi Government in a plea challenging various amendments brought about by it in the New Excise Policy for 2021-2022. The matter was listed before the bench comprising Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. The plea has been filed through Advocate Vijay Sharma […] The post Delhi High Court seeks Delhi Government stand in another plea against New Excise Policy appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/delhi-high-court-seeks-delhi-government-stand-in-another-plea-against-new-excise-policy/

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition moved by two Railway Station Auto Rikshaw Driver Unions, seeking financial assistance from the state government under the Atma Nirbhar Gujarat Scheme, observing that the petitioners cannot claim financial assistance as a matter of right. The Division Bench of Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Justice Bhargav D. […] The post Gujarat High Court denies plea seeking financial assistance to auto-rickshaw drivers for being devoid of merits appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/gujarat-high-court-denies-plea-seeking-financial-assistance-to-auto-rickshaw-drivers-for-being-devoid-of-merits/

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Congress leader Parasram Vishnoi, who has been in custody for the last 8.5 years in the 2011 Bhanwari Devi abduction and murder case.  A divisional bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Hrishikesh Roy noted, “We are of the view that pending the trial we cannot […] The post 2011 Bhanwari Devi murder case: Supreme Court grants bail to Congress leader, says can’t keep a person in custody for an indefinite period of time appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/2011-bhanwari-devi-murder-case-bail-granted-congress-leader/

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday deferred hearing a plea seeking the framing of guidelines to be followed while effecting search and seizure operations at the premises of advocates.  Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma urged the Bench, comprising Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh, to grant time to file a short response. Sharma […] The post Delhi HC defers hearing plea seeking guidelines for search and seizure at advocates’ premises appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/delhi-hc-defers-hearing-plea-seeking-guidelines-for-search-and-seizure-at-advocates-premises/

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the formulation of a policy protecting children from addiction to online games.  The Bench, comprising Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh, was hearing the petition filed highlighting the recent incidents of children committing suicide, or going into depression, as also committing […] The post Delhi HC dismisses PIL on online games addiction among children, asks Centre to decide on representation appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-dismisses-pil-on-online-games-addiction-among-children-asks-centre-to-decide-on-representation/

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a petition filed by a Hindu girl, seeking police protection to her Muslim friend, while stating that neither her friend, nor his family, has asked for the same. The post MP HC refuses to provide police protection to Muslim friend of Hindu woman petitioner appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/mp-hc-refuses-to-provide-police-protection-to-muslim-friend-of-hindu-woman-petitioner/

The Meghalaya High Court has recently directed the state government to deal with vaccine hesitancy among the residents of the state in an effective manner and on a priority basis. The division bench of Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder and Justice H.S. Thangkhiew passed this order while hearing a PIL filed by the Registrar General, High […] The post Meghalaya High Court directs state govt to deal with Covid vaccine hesitancy on priority appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/meghalaya-high-court-directs-state-govt-to-deal-with-covid-vaccine-hesitancy-on-priority/

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the state Forest department to consider a Forest Beat Officer for ad hoc promotion, since the charges pending against him were not grave offence and did not involve any moral turpitude embezzlement or dereliction of duty. A Single-Judge Bench of Justice D.V.S.S. Somayajulu, while considering the petition on […] The post Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state govt to consider Forest Beat Officer for promotion, since pending charges are not grave appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/andhra-pradesh-high-court-directs-state-govt-to-consider-forest-beat-officer-for-promotion-since-pending-charges-are-not-grave/

The Patna High Court on Tuesday said that if the media played its key role, it can help to prevent the pain, suffering, and anguish of people during the anticipated third wave of Covid-19 while emphasizing that the policy of \"testing, tracking, and treatment\" needs to be implemented in Bihar The post Covid-19 third wave: Patna High Court asks media to sensitise people on appropriate behaviour appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/covid-19-third-wave-patna-high-court-asks-media-to-sensitise-people-on-appropriate-behaviour/

The Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Kerala government seeking its reply regarding the appointment of an independent Chief Investigating Officer to assist the State Police Complaint Authority. The Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly heard a PIL filed by Jaffer Khan, who was the Advisory Committee […] The post Kerala HC issues notice to state govt on independent CEO for Police Complaint Authority appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/kerala-hc-issues-notice-to-state-govt-on-independent-ceo-for-police-complaint-authority/

The Municipal Corporations and other concerned bodies in the capital were ordered by the Delhi High Court to file a fresh status report on the steps taken to deal with mosquito infestation in the capital, in view of the ongoing monsoon season The post Delhi HC seeks municipal corporation’s status report on steps taken to deal with mosquito infestation appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-seeks-municipal-corporations-status-report-on-steps-taken-to-deal-with-mosquito-infestation/

Almost 100 percent of hospitalised deaths due to the pandemic consists of people who are not vaccinated despite the government making it free and easy for everyone. People are actually risking death to show disbelief in medical science and clinging to policies of the Donald Trump administration. The post Covid-19 vaccination in the US: The science of stupidity appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/united-states-covid19-vaccination-joe-biden/

Earlier the Kerala High Court had dismissed the state government plea, saying, \"Here the allegation is of the functioning of Assembly Session having been disrupted by the members by trespassing into the Speaker\'s dais and committing mischief. The aforementioned acts The post Supreme Court rejects Kerala govt’s plea to withdraw criminal case in Kerala Assembly Vandalism appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/supreme-court-rejects-kerala-govts-plea-to-withdraw-criminal-case-in-kerala-assembly-vandalism/

Delhi High Court directs Sports Ministry to consider inclusion of Paralympian Naresh Sharma in Tokyo Paralympics 2021 The post Delhi High Court directs Sports Ministry to consider inclusion of Paralympian Naresh Sharma in Tokyo Paralympics 2021 appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-directs-sports-ministry-to-consider-inclusion-of-paralympian-naresh-sharma-in-tokyo-paralympics-2021/

The Supreme Court on July 23, 2021, dismissed an appeal challenging the order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning the sale of firecrackers during Covid-19 in all cities and towns across the country with poor air quality index (AQI). Senior Advocate PS Narasimha, who appeared for firecracker sellers/dealers, informed the bench of Justices […] The post No room yet to overturn firecracker ban appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/cover-story-articles/il-feature-news/supreme-court-firecracker-ban-national-green-tribunal-poor-air-quality-index/

By Lokendra Malik On April 24, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana assumed the highest judicial office in the country based on the seniority principle. As a well-established convention, the president of India appoints the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court to the office of CJI ever since the commencement of the Constitution. However, […] The post Vacancy woes in the Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/vacancy-supreme-court-cji-nv-ramana/

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre’s response along with those of other authorities in a plea by a transgender woman seeking issuance of a fresh passport with the changed name and gender. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh granted further time to the respondents to file […] The post Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on transgender woman plea for new passport with changed name, gender appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-seeks-centres-response-on-transgender-woman-plea-for-new-passport-with-changed-name-gender/

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi government on a petition seeking rehabilitation of beggars and homeless to avoid the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in all states and Union Territories across the country. A Division Bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah said, “There is an urgent […] The post Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt on rehabilitation of beggars and homeless amid COVID-19 appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-centre-delhi-govt-on-rehabilitation-of-beggars-and-homeless-amid-covid-19/

The Kerala State Legal Services Authority sought permission for medical termination of the pregnancy of the victim, alleging that her consent was required for abortion, since she was a major but as she was mentally-challenged, the victim was not in a position to grant consent for the same The post Kerala High Court allows termination of 15-week pregnancy of mentally-challenged rape victim appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/kerala-high-court-allows-termination-of-15-week-pregnancy-of-mentally-challenged-rape-victim/

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deferred till August 27 hearing on a plea seeking regulation of online lending platforms as the report of the committee constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), to look into the menace of exorbitant rates being charged by these platforms, is awaited. The bench comprising Chief Justice D.N. […] The post Regulating online landing platforms: Delhi High Court defers hearing on plea till August 27 appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/plea-regulation-online-lending-platforms-courts/

The Meghalaya High Court division bench upon perusing the report observed that the High Powered Committee (HPC) had held extensive deliberations on 3rd July 2021 and 8th July 2021, and also visited the site of the project location on 20th July 2021. The post Transplanting non-heritage trees not viable due to cost, Committee tells Meghalaya High Court in PIL against felling of trees in NH 40 widening appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/transplanting-non-heritage-trees-not-viable-due-to-cost-committee-tells-meghalaya-high-court-in-pil-against-felling-of-trees-in-nh-40-widening/

It is not open for the Insurance Company to challenge the decision of the District Magistrate and claim that judicial review is open against the decision of the District Review Committee, as the Insurance company was privy to the agreement, the Court observed The post Allahabad High Court slaps Rs 25000 on Oriental Insurance for filing plea without matter consideration appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/allahabad-high-court-slaps-rs-25000-on-oriental-insurance-for-filing-plea-without-matter-consideration/

The Patna High Court recently sought information from the state government regarding the factual status of vaccination and health infrastructure available in the State. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar heard an interlocutory application filed in a connected case highlighting the plight of Ayush doctors working on a contract […] The post Patna High Court seeks information from state govt on vaccination status, health infrastructure appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/vaccination-status-health-infrastructure-bihar-government-courts/

The Allahabad High Court has directed that a resolution passed by the Bar Associations that none of its members will do ‘pairvi’ (lobbying) in any criminal case against a member Advocate or his family members is not only unconstitutional, but also against the ethics of professional advocacy. A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Mohd Faiz Alam Khan on Monday passed this order, while […] The post Allahabad High Court calls Bar Association’s ban on lawyers taking up cases against fraternity unconstitutional appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/allahabad-high-court-calls-bar-associations-ban-on-lawyers-taking-up-cases-of-fraternity-unconstitutional/

The Supreme Court on Tuesday started hearing on the petition filed by Amazon against the Delhi High Court Division Bench order, which had stayed the order of the Single-Judge Bench, directing a status quo on the Future-Reliance deal. The post Supreme Court starts hearing in plea filed by Amazon over stay order on status quo over Future-Reliance deal appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/supreme-court-starts-hearing-in-plea-filed-by-amazon-over-stay-order-on-status-quo-over-future-reliance-deal/

The PIL filed by Jan Swasthya Abhiyan said that private healthcare centers, hospitals exploit patients and do not follow uniform treatment protocols. The Apex court has issued a notice to the Central government seeking a response on the matter. The post Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on mismanagement of healthcare facilities appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/healthcare-facilities-centre-government-mismanagement-courts/

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the Delhi Government on a petition alleging use of a derogatory and humiliating term in caste certificates issued to people belonging to the ‘Gihara’ community. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued a notice on the plea, […] The post Delhi High Court seeks response from Centre, Delhi govt over use of humiliating term in caste certificates appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-high-court-seeks-response-from-centre-delhi-govt-over-use-of-humiliating-term-in-caste-certificates/

The Jharkhand High Court has criticised the Registry for an over three-month delay in registering a case. Justice Ananda Sen was hearing a petition whereby a miscellaneous appeal was dismissed for default by a Coordinate Bench, which was not being available anymore. Therefore, it is the appropriate bench to hear the matter after the constitution […] The post Jharkhand High Court criticises Registry for not registering case for 3 months appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/jharkhand-high-court-criticises-registry-for-not-registering-case-for-3-months/

The Madras High Court has directed the publisher of a Tamil newspaper to ensure they treated leaders of the country or the state with respect when publishing news or other matters about them. Justice V. Bhavani Subbaroyan passed this order in the petition filed by the newspaper Dinamalar in the matter related to former Tamil […] The post Madras High Court directs Dinamalar Tamil newspaper to respect leaders when writing on them appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/tamil-newspaper-j-jayalalithaa-courts/

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the Centre, Delhi Government, and other authorities in a plea seeking the establishment of separate public toilets for the transgender community. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued a notice in the PIL by a final year law student.  Jasmine […] The post Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on separate public toilets for transgenders appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-response-on-separate-public-toilets-for-transgenders/

The Delhi High Court today adjourned a petition seeking creation and appointment to the post of Additional Public Prosecutors (APPs) in the fast-track special courts functioning in the capital for trial of cases relating to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and rape. The Division Bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and […] The post Delhi HC defers hearing after Delhi govt seeks time on appointing APPs in fast track courts for POCSO, rape cases appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/delhi-hc-defers-hearing-after-delhi-govt-seeks-time-on-appointing-apps-in-fast-track-courts-for-pocso-rape-cases/

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday directed the University of Kashmir to call the petitioner, a law graduate,  for the award of gold medal at the 19th Annual Convocation to be held on July 27, 2021 at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. The petitioner-in-person, Aatir Javed Kawoosa, contended that he is a […] The post Jammu and Kashmir High Court directs Univ of Kashmir to award gold medal to topper appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/jammu-and-kashmir-high-court-directs-univ-of-kashmir-to-award-gold-medal-to-topper/

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the recovery order of excess salary or payment, saying that passing an order without giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner is contrary to natural justice. A Single Bench of Justice Yashwant Verma passed this order on July 22, while hearing a petition filed by Saroj Ram, a […] The post Passing order without hearing the petitioner contrary to natural justice: Allahabad HC appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/passing-order-without-hearing-the-petitioner-contrary-to-natural-justice-allahabad-hc/

The Allahabad High Court on Friday quashed the dismissal of the District Home Guard Commandant of Lucknow, Kripa Shankar Pandey. The Court has also directed his restoration in service with all benefits. A single-judge bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra passed this order while hearing a petition filed by Pandey. The petition is directed against […] The post Allahabad High Court quashes dismissal of Lucknow Home Guard commandant appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/allahabad-high-court-quashes-dismissal-of-lucknow-home-guard-commandant/

The Supreme Court has today refused to entertain a plea filed by BJP MLA Gautam Gambhir and his organization Gautam Gambhir Foundation challenging the order of the Delhi High Court over the hoarding of Oxygen and medicines related to COVID19 including Remdesivir, Fabiflu, etc. A divisional bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah […] The post Supreme Court refuses to entertain Gautam Gambhir plea challenging Delhi HC order over oxygen, medicine hoarding appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/gautam-gambhir-oxygen-medicine-hoarding/

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has reinstated a Civil Judge, who was suspended following a complaint filed by the Uri Bar Association, on humanitarian grounds. The High Court on July 23 revoked the suspension of the order of Judge Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone, while taking into account the serious health issues being faced […] The post J&K and Ladakh High Court reinstates Civil Judge on humanitarian grounds appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/jk-and-ladakh-high-court-reinstates-civil-judge-on-humanitarian-grounds/

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to conduct an independent probe into the charges levelled against former policemen of Kerala, accused of illegally arresting ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan for leaking confidential information related to the country\'s space development programme to foreign agents The post Nambi Narayanan espionage case: Supreme Court directs CBI to collect evidence against accused appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/nambi-narayanan-espionage-case-supreme-court-directs-cbi-to-collect-evidence-against-accused/

The Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association with a 9:3 majority through its resolution on July 18 has asked the SC Advocates on Record Welfare Trust to forthwith desist from using the words ‘Supreme Court Advocates – on – Record’ in its name as also the address of SCAORA in relation to its operations and activities […] The post Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association asks SC Advocates on Record Welfare Trust to immediately discontinue from using the words ‘Supreme Court Advocates – on – Record ‘ in its name appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/supreme-court-advocates-on-record-association-sc-advocates-on-record-welfare-trust/

The Allahabad High Court recently rejected the second bail application of Mehdi Hasan, who is accused of abducting a two-and-a-half-year-old girl as part of a conspiracy and committing a heinous murder in Tappal area of ​​Aligarh.  A single-judge bench of Justice Yaswant Verma passed this order while hearing a Criminal Misc bail Application filed by […] The post Allahabad High Court rejects bail plea of man accused of killing girl child appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/top-news-of-the-day/news/allahabad-high-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-man-accused-of-killing-girl-child/

Many things have changed since January 26, 1950, when our Founding Fathers gifted us this Republic. While we have established our government and fundamental laws, we need to examine whether the separation of powers between the Executive, Judiciary and Legislature operates as it should. The post INDEPENDENCE DAY FLASHBACK appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/independence-day-flashback-republic-iqbal-executive-constitution-separation-of-powers/

The Allahabad High Court has permitted a minor rape victim to abort her 20-week-old foetus.  The Lucknow Division Bench of Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh on Friday gave this order on a petition filed by the victim’s father.  As per the victim’s statement, she was allegedly raped by one Sarvesh, after […] The post Allahabad High Court permits minor rape victim to terminate 20-week pregnancy appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/allahabad-high-court-permits-minor-rape-victim-to-terminate-20-week-pregnancy/

The Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), alleging encroachment by private respondents on a government land. The PIL has been filed by Aam Janta Mouja Mahidal Kala through its Secretary Baijnath Sen, alleging that despite the order passed by the Tehsildar, Circle Chhiboura, Tehsil Rampur Baghelan, […] The post MP HC dismisses PIL regarding encroachment on government land appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/mp-hc-dismisses-pil-regarding-encroachment-on-government-land/

The Allahabad High Court has stayed criminal proceedings against a person, who has been booked for expressing anguish over the death of his wife during the medical treatment in a Facebook post. A Single Bench of Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava on Tuesday passed this order, while hearing an application filed by Ashok Kumar Gautam under […] The post Allahabad High Court stays criminal proceedings against man booked for expressing grief on social media over death of his wife during medical treatment appeared first on India Legal. https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/courts-news/allahabad-high-court-stays-criminal-proceedings-against-man-booked-for-expressing-grief-on-social-media-over-death-of-his-wife-during-medical-treatment/