LEGAL NEWS 11.09.2010

Border haats to bring sweeping changes: CM

Assam Tribune

Writ Petition: The Garo Students Union has filed a writ petition in the
Gauhati High Court questioning the authority of the municipality and
conduct of …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep1110/oth05>

SC slams Haryana for delay in nabbing culprits

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday slammed Haryana government for delay
in arresting 60 accused in the killing of two Dalits and torching of houses
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-slams-Haryana-for-delay-in-nabbing-culprits/articleshow/6534810.cms>

SC seeks scrutiny of eco impact of YSR memorial on Hyd lake

Times of India

The committee was constituted by SC in 2005 to scrutinize the alleged
largescale constructions in and around Hussain Sagar Lake posing grave
danger to the …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-seeks-scrutiny-of-eco-impact-of-YSR-memorial-on-Hyd-lake/articleshow/6531770.cms>

Uniform syllabus plan gets SC nod

Times of India

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Friday gave its nod for the Tamil Nadu
government’s ambitious uniform school syllabus programme by dismissing a
batch of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Uniform-syllabus-plan-gets-SC-nod/articleshow/6534242.cms>

SC dismisses Salem plea in Mumbai blasts case

Asian Age

Dismissing the appeal of extradited mafia don Abu Salem, the Supreme Court
on Friday made it clear that the accused can be tried for serious offences,
…

<http://www.asianage.com/india/sc-dismisses-salem-plea-mumbai-blasts-case-284>

UP govt defends Noida park project in SC

Hindustan Times

PTI Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its project of constructing
statues and memorials for Dalit leaders at Noida Park near here saying it
did …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/UP-govt-defends-Noida-park-project-in-SC/Article1-598617.aspx>

IITs to offer medical courses

Economic Times

The Institute of Technologies Act will have to be amended to enable IITs to
offer medical courses. The health ministry has been opposed to the idea of
IITs …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/IITs-to-offer-medical-courses/articleshow/6533903.cms>

We won’t take up policy matters: SC

Times of India

“We’ll not entertain any PIL which goes outside statutes. But show us a law
that hasn’t been implemented, we’ll direct them to do so,” Bench said.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/We-wont-take-up-policy-matters-SC/articleshow/6532550.cms>

MAHITI ADHIKAR GUJARAT PAHEL: Illegal land allotment: Cal HC asks …

By MAGP

Kolkata, Sep 10 (PTI) The Calcutta High Court today directed West Bengal
government-owned HIDCO to submit an affidavit on a PIL alleging illegal
allotment of land in the Rajarhat township under the the quota of the
chairman, …

<http://mahitiadhikar.blogspot.com/2010/09/illegal-land-allotment-cal-hc-asks.html>

The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Madurai News : PIL against abattoir

PIL against abattoir. Staff Reporter. MADURAI: The Madras High Court Bench
here on Tuesday refused to grant an interim injunction restraining the
Madurai …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/08/stories/2010090861510300.htm>

CJI’s observation vindicates high level corruption in administration

Assam Times (blog)

The observation of Chief Justice, SH Kapadia of Supreme Court of India,
during his recent visit to Assam and Meghalaya, vindicates high level
corruption in …

<http://www.assamtimes.org/blog/4356.html>

Panel on Justice Soumitra Sen impeachment submits report

Times of India

The impeachment motion was initiated by the government on the advise of the
CJI, who had written to the PM suggesting the course of action in August
2008. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Panel-on-Justice-Soumitra-Sen-impeachment-submits-report/articleshow/6532918.cms>

In ‘public interest’, CJI to transfer 20 judges | Arif’s Blog

By Arif

Tagged with chief justice of india, CJI, Collegium, country, court, high
court judges, Interest, judicial appointments, move, panel, Prakash,
process, public interest, report, Satya, Sharma, sharma report, Supreme,
supreme court …
<http://www.aaref.com/2010/09/10/news/in-public-interest-cji-to-transfer-20-judges/>

Rizwanur case: SC stays Todi’s discharge

Times of India

… case relating to the mysterious death of Rizwanur Rehman as the Supreme
Court on Friday stayed an order of the Calcutta high court virtually
stopping …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-stays-Todis-discharge-from-Rizwanur-death-trial/articleshow/6532661.cms>

High court reprieve for Sunderbans lodges

Times of India

A high court order has stalled the demolition of these structures, which
had been labelled illegal and dangerous by the Gosaba block authorities.
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/High-court-reprieve-for-Sunderbans-lodges/articleshow/6533452.cms>

Lilavati trustee can travel abroad: Sessions Court

Hindustan Times

Earlier the sessions court had passed an order directing the police to not
arrest Chetan unless a 72-hour notice was served to him. The Bombay High
Court …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lilavati-trustee-can-travel-abroad-Sessions-Court/Article1-598706.aspx>

Deserting newborn can be ground for divorce, says Supreme Court

Daily News & Analysis

After the Silvasa district court rejected his plea for divorce on the
ground of desertion in 1999, he moved the Bombay high court. The high court
ruled in …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_deserting-newborn-can-be-ground-for-divorce-says-supreme-court_1436486>

Court issues notice to defence secretary, IAF

Sify

The Delhi High Court Friday issued notices to the defence secretary and the
Indian Air Force (IAF) over a plea seeking contempt proceedings against
them for …

<http://sify.com/news/court-issues-notice-to-defence-secretary-iaf-news-national-kjkvadhdgdd.html>

RIP: Withholding Tax Debate

Moneycontrol.com

The Karnataka High Court had held that u/s 195 the payer was not entitled
to consider whether the payment was chargeable to tax in the hands of the
…

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/features/rip-withholding-tax-debate_483884.html>

Women offer namaz at Mangalore masjid, create history

Daily News & Analysis

The high court in its order delivered to the Masjid committee directed it
to allow the 15 women to pray, citing their names. But when a few women who
were …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_women-offer-namaz-at-mangalore-masjid-create-history_1436585>

Himachal High Court Restrains Oberoi’s From Converting Rs 100 Cr …

By Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: The Himachal High Court today restrained Oberoi group company East
India Hotels (EIH) for converting Rs 100 crore debt in Mashobra Resorts Ltd
- the.

<http://himachal.us/2010/09/10/himachal-high-court-restrains-oberois-from-converting-rs-100-cr-hotel-wildflower-hall-debt-into-equity/21998/tourism/places/ravinder>

Law-in-Perspective: No interference with Expert decisions: Supreme …

By Tarun Jain

Reflecting upon consistent judicial thought in this regard, the Court
reversed the decision of the High Court to hold that the courts should
exercise restraint when interfering with the finding of the experts. …

<http://legalperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/09/no-interference-with-expert-decisions.html>

Court questions DDA on closure of sports complex for Games | Sports

By Akshita

New Delhi, Sep 10 – The Delhi High Court Friday questioned the Delhi
Development Authority (DDA) and Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna over
the Siri Fort Sports Complex being closed to its members due to the
Commonwealth Games …

<http://www.indiatalkies.com/2010/09/court-questions-dda-closure-sports-complex-games.html>

HC admits PIL on Rajarhat land allotment

Times of India

KOLKATA: Calcutta high court on Friday admitted a public interest
litigation (PIL) that alleged illegal allotment of land at Rajarhat from
the quota of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/HC-admits-PIL-on-Rajarhat-land-allotment/articleshow/6533438.cms>

HC overturns tribunal order

Times of India

Justice RK Jain of the HC passed these orders on Friday while allowing an
appeal filed by Bindra, who had sought quashing of the order passed by the
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/HC-overturns-tribunal-order/articleshow/6534553.cms>

Four recusals later, HC hears Siri Fort plea

Times of India

NEW DELHI: After traversing through four benches of the Delhi high court, a
petition challenging the government’s decision to close Siri Fort sports
complex …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Four-recusals-later-HC-hears-Siri-Fort-plea/articleshow/6533124.cms>

No HC relief for man who raped teen neighbour

Times of India

MUMBAI: A 23-year-old man, who was convicted for raping his 13-year-old
mentally challenged neighbour, got no reprieve from the Nagpur Bench of the
Bombay …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/No-HC-relief-for-man-who-raped-teen-neighbour/articleshow/6533043.cms>

After 13 years, HC quashes appointment in Shimla MC

Indian Express

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed appointment of a computer
assistant appointed by the Shimla Municipal Corporation 13 years ago. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/After-13-years–HC-quashes-appointment-in-Shimla-MC/680288>

HC pulls up Punjab govt for non-payment of compensation to land owners

Indian Express

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has pulled up the chief secretary of
Punjab for sitting over a draft of award for compensation for over three
years which …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-pulls-up-Punjab-govt-for-non-payment-of-compensation-to-land-owners/680286>

HC: Co-operative societies are public authorities, bound to give info under RTI

Indian Express

A division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed
an appeal filed by a sugar mill co-operative society, which had refused to
furnish …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC–Co-operative-societies-are-public-authorities–bound-to-give-info-under-RTI/680289>

Local surety not must for other state convicts: HC

Hindustan Times

Convicts from other states will no longer need to furnish a surety from
Maharashtra to be released on furlough, ruled the Bombay High Court on
Friday. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Local-surety-not-must-for-other-state-convicts-HC/Article1-598702.aspx>

HC asks student to do community service for harassing girl

Hindustan Times

PTI Showing leniency towards an engineering student accused of sexually
harassing a classmate, the Delhi High Court has quashed criminal
proceedings by …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-asks-student-to-do-community-service-for-harassing-girl/Article1-598594.aspx>

SC stays Calcutta HC order in favour of Tata Steel

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi September 10, 2010, 21:45 IST The Supreme Court today
stayed the Calcutta High Court’s order permitting leading steel-maker Tata
Steel to go …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-stays-calcutta-hc-order-in-favourtata-steel/108364/on>

HC refuses to stay case against Mallika Sherawat

NDTV.com

PTI The Bombay High Court has refused to stay the criminal proceedings
against actress Mallika Sherawat in a local court pertaining to alleged
obscenity by …

<http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100152813&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=51179?trendingnow>

HC nudge on Dhoni dispute

Calcutta Telegraph

The high court on Friday asked Mahendra Singh Dhoni and city-based sports
management company Gameplan to settle their dispute over the sharing of …

<http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100911/jsp/calcutta/story_12922855.jsp>

What MCGM doing to prevent deaths of sanitation workers: HC

IBNLive.com

PTI | 06:09 PM,Sep 10,2010 Mumbai, Sep 10 (PTI) What measures Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai is taking to ensure that contract-workers
take …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/what-mcgm-doing-to-prevent-deaths-of-sanitation-workers-hc/311016.html>

SC stays HC’s order on fee reimbursement

Deccan Chronicle

The state government on Friday heaved a sigh of relief as the Supreme Court
ordered a stay on the Andhra Pradesh High Court directions to the state …

<http://www.deccanchronicle.com/hyderabad/sc-stays-hc%E2%80%99s-order-fee-reimbursement-598>

MCD seeks speedy possession of Bhatti Mines area

Times of India

Filing an urgent plea before HC, the civic agency said the current
situation vis-a-vis landfill sites in the capital is “alarming” as there
are only three …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/MCD-seeks-speedy-possession-of-Bhatti-Mines-area/articleshow/6533123.cms>

HC RAPS STATE GOVERNMENT AGAIN

Star of Mysore

Bangalore, Sept. 10 (KMS& DM)- Karnataka High Court, observing that a
discriminatory policy was being followed in the C and D group staff
recruitment …

<http://www.starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=news&item=25834>

Silicosis deaths: NHRC sets final deadline for state to compensate victims

Times of India

JAIPUR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a fresh reminder and conditional summons to Rajasthan government for sending the compliance …

chespeak: Media’s Selective Amnesia: The case of N M Siddique in …

By chespeak

The matter is pending before the NHRC and in the meanwhile another search was conducted by the police at NCHRO office in Ernakulam north, which also became a matter of another complaint to NHRC by Mr Siddique as this operation was also …

HC overturns tribunal order

Times of India

Quashing the tribunal’s order, Justice Jain observed, ”This case has witnessed a see-saw as both the political aspirants have filed various petitions after …

Give time-bound justice, SC tells CCI

Economic Times

The apex court partly allowed the appeal of the commission which had challenged the order of the tribunal restraining its investigation wing (DG) to inquire …

MAT admits OA seeking parity in retirement age

Times of India

NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of the Maharashtra administrative tribunal (MAT) on Thursday admitted an original application ( OA) filed by former joint director …

Crime against women rising in India: NCW member

Sify

A case of violence against a woman is registered in India every three minutes and every 29 minutes a woman is raped, National Commission for Women (NCW) …

LEGAL NEWS 10.09.2010

Critical Estimate of India’s Mixed Economy Model « Iconoclast10′s Blog

By iconoclast10
Bank nationalization and MRTP (Monopoly and Restricted Trade Practice
Prevention Act) were seminal legislations of this era, which had large
impact on our economy. Bank nationalization can be supported based on the
fact that, … The fact that we don’t have a reliable and realistic measure
of number of BPL families (kelkar committee gives one estimate, planning
commission has some other etc.) is a testimony to the lethargy and apathy
on government’s part to elevate people …

<http://iconoclast10.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/critical-estimate-of-india%E2%80%99s-mixed-economy-model/>

Business Today – India’s leading business magazine

Unlike the MRTP Act, which restricted growth, the Competition Act seeks to
promote and … The Commission’s mandate is backed up with adequate powers,
…

<http://businesstoday.intoday.in/index.php?issueid=16156&id=11877&option=com_content&task=view>

9 Manipur cops charged with fake encounter

Times of India

The writ petition was filed at the Gauhati High Court by Chungkham
Taratombi Devi, mother of deceased Chungkham Sanjit Meitei. In her
complaint, she had …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/9-Manipur-cops-charged-with-fake-encounter/articleshow/6526813.cms>

ORR land orders passed on holidaystimes news network

Times of India

… after the land acquisition notification was issued near ORR, though not
particularly in Kandlakoi, the area in question in the current writ
petition. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ORR-land-orders-passed-on-holidaystimes-news-network/articleshow/6527131.cms>

Six-year term for Orissa BJP MLA in Kandhamal riot case

Economic Times

Reacting to the judgement, Mr Pradhan said, “I’m innocent. I will appeal
against the judgement in the upper court.” Defence counsel Chandra Sekhar
Mishra …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Six-year-term-for-Orissa-BJP-MLA-in-Kandhamal-riot-case/articleshow/6527612.cms>

CCI gets an upper hand over Appellate Tribunal for probes

Economic Times

The judgement delivered in the case of Steel Authority of India versus
Jindal Steel & Power makes it one of the first instances of an appeal by a
regulator …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/CCI-gets-an-upper-hand-over-Appellate-Tribunal-for-probes/articleshow/6527349.cms>

SC asks Pernod Ricard to pay Rs 40 crore customs duty

Indian Express

The Supreme Court has held that leading whiskey importer Pernod Ricard
India Pvt Ltd, promoting brands including Royal Stag, Blenders Pride and
Imperial …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SC-asks-Pernod-Ricard-to-pay-Rs-40-crore-customs-duty/679814>

COMPAT can not stay probe ordered by CCI: SC

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 09,2010 New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court today
held that a probe ordered by fair trade regulator Competition Commission of
India …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/compat-can-not-stay-probe-ordered-by-cci-sc/307801.html>

Judge can order trial even if cops close case: SC

Times of India

… in a crime but this would not preclude the magistrate from going ahead
with the case and asking the accused to face trial, the SC ruled on
Thursday. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Judge-can-order-trial-even-if-cops-close-case-SC/articleshow/6526358.cms>

Name immaterial, practice is what counts for being a Hindu: SC

Times of India

He can be, said the SC adopting the Shakespearian logic, “what’s there in a
name”, but with two caveats — he must follow the practices of Hinduism …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Name-immaterial-practice-is-what-counts-for-being-a-Hindu-SC/articleshow/6526489.cms>

SC: Dismiss frivolous petitions against elected candidates

Indian Express

Election petitions filed against winning candidates on frivolous grounds
should be dismissed summarily as the mandate of the people cannot be
treated …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SC–Dismiss-frivolous-petitions-against-elected-candidates/679774>

Supreme Court stays fresh CBI probe in Rizwanur Rehman case

NDTV.com

PTI, Updated: September 10, 2010 12:33 IST New delhi: The Supreme Court on
Friday set aside a Calcutta High Court order directing CBI to register an
FIR and …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/supreme-court-stays-fresh-cbi-probe-in-rizwanur-rehman-case-51037?pfrom=India>

INDIAN CORPORATE LAW: Supreme Court on Powers of the Competition …

By mihircn@gmail.com (Mihir Naniwadekar)

The Supreme Court of India has decided on the scope of the powers of the
Competition Appellate tribunal, in SAIL v. Jindal Steel. Reports of the
decision are available on Legally India and Bar and Bench. …

<http://indiacorplaw.blogspot.com/2010/09/supreme-court-on-powers-of-competition.html>

Shift Amin to Vadodara jail, orders HC

Indian Express

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday ordered to shift suspended Deputy
Superintendent of Police Narendra Amin from Sabarmati Central Jail to
Vadodara Central …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Shift-Amin-to-Vadodara-jail–orders-HC/679831>

Ishrat can’t be termed terrorist as probe still on: Gujarat HC

Indian Express

In his petition, Javed’s father Gopinath Pillai has sought a review of the
HC’s earlier order transferring the probe to SC-appointed SIT which is
looking …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Ishrat-can-t-be-termed-terrorist-as-probe-still-on–Gujarat-HC/679783>

HC slams govt for deaths in orphanage

Hindustan Times

Rapping the state machinery for its apathetic approach towards mentally
challenged children in private orphanages, the high court on Thursday
directed the …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-slams-govt-for-deaths-in-orphanage/Article1-598288.aspx>

HC strictures against bank zonal manager

Times of India

As per the order, justice Surya Kant of the HC had directed the bank to
relieve a petitioner, PC Sood, a senior manager at Chandigarh, within a
week to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/HC-strictures-against-bank-zonal-manager/articleshow/6527080.cms>

Preet Mandir: Bombay HC allows adoption of 17 children

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court recently allowed Preet Mandir to continue the
adoption process of 17 children that had begun before the adoption home’s
licences were …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Preet-Mandir–Bombay-HC-allows-adoption-of-17-children/679876>

HC allows Manipur to re-open Manorama Devi case

IBNLive.com

Guwahati: In a boost to the Manorama Devi rape case, the Guwahati High
Court has allowed Manipur to re-open the probe. It is a move, which could
have a …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hc-allows-manipur-to-reopen-manorama-devi-case/130684-3.html>

Shivaji Park can be used for parking but restore it: HC

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court has allowed the state government to use Shivaji Park
as parking space during the Ganesh festival. The court, however, directed
the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Shivaji-Park-can-be-used-for-parking-but-restore-it–HC/679863>

HC raps CMDA for sealing textile shop, violating order

Times of India

CHENNAI: Rapping the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) for
having violated an interim order of status quo, the Madras High Court has
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-raps-CMDA-for-sealing-textile-shop-violating-order/articleshow/6527237.cms>

HC asks govt to expedite work on new HC building

Times of India

A bench comprising Justice DP Singh and Justice Ved Pal while taking strong
view of lack of infrastructure in the present HC premises not only for the
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/HC-asks-govt-to-expedite-work-on-new-HC-building/articleshow/6527210.cms>

SC tells Karnataka HC to reconsider order on payments to MNCs

Siliconindia.com

By PTI New Delhi: Setting aside the Karnataka High Court’s order on
taxation of payments made by local entities to MNCs, the Supreme Court
today asked it to …

<http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/SC_tells_Karnataka_HC_to_reconsider_order_on_payments_to_MNCs-nid-71473.html>

SC reverses HC ruling on stock exchange card

Sify

The Supreme Court today reversed a ruling of the Bombay High Court, which
had held that a stock exchange card is not an ‘intangible asset’ eligible
for …

<http://sify.com/finance/sc-reverses-hc-ruling-on-stock-exchange-card-news-news-kjkckxegbfd.html>

HC gives one week to Haryana to remove encroachment

Indian Express

In another case pertaining to construction of houses for three judges in
Sector 19, Justice Permod Kohli has given one week’s time to the state of
Haryana …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HC-gives-one-week-to-Haryana-to-remove-encroachment/679849>

Students must fulfil attendance criterion to sit for exams: HC

Indian Express

“Brilliance in creativity is no substitute for regular attendance in
classes,” was the lesson the Delhi High Court handed out to 105 students
of the School …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Students-must-fulfil-attendance-criterion-to-sit-for-exams–HC/679807>

Post-BCCI snub, Modi moves HC against Jaitley, Amin

Indian Express

Suspended IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has approached the Bombay High Court
today for relief after the BCCI refused to abide by his demand to drop two
of his …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Post-BCCI-snub–Modi-moves-HC-against-Jaitley–Amin/679606>

CCTV cameras to be put to use soon: Admn to HC

Indian Express

The Chandigarh Administration today apprised the Punjab and Haryana High
Court that the all the CCTV cameras will be made “fully operational”
within a week. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/CCTV-cameras-to-be-put-to-use-soon–Admn-to-HC/679663>

55 ‘illegal’ tents on MC land pitched by securitymen of HC judges, politicians

Indian Express

There are a total of 86 “illegal” security tents pitched in parks or
land belonging to the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, by VIPs in
Chandigarh. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/55-illegal-tents-on-mc-land-pitched-by-securitymen-of-hc-judges-politicians/679848/>

JK HC judges declare their assets

IBNLive.com

PTI | 08:09 PM,Sep 09,2010 Srinagar, Sept 9 (PTI) For the first time,
judges of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court today made their assets public
with the …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/jk-hc-judges-declare-their-assets/307389.html>

Punjab govt moves SC against HC order on controversial book

IBNLive.com

PTI | 07:09 PM,Sep 09,2010 New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Punjab government today
approched the Supreme Court challenging the order of the High Court
directing it …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/punjab-govt-moves-sc-against-hc-order-on-controversial-book/307189.html>

HC unhappy with Ramachandra Gowda’s affidavit

Deccan Herald

Unhappy with the affidavit filed by Medical Education Minister Ramachandra
Gowda, the HC directed his counsel to file a statement putting forth the
…

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/95385/hc-unhappy-ramachandra-gowdas-affidavit.html>

Madras HC declines to give info on disposal of cases by judges

Sify

PTI Chennai: The Madras High Court at Chennai has declined to provide an
applicant information under RTI act on disposal of cases by individual
judges since …

<http://sify.com/news/madras-hc-declines-to-give-info-on-disposal-of-cases-by-judges-news-national-kjiwahgieei.html>

HC order has no impact on Bengal expansion plans: Vodafone

Telecom Yatra

“It has no impact,” Vodafone Essar East CEO Sridhar Rao told PTI when asked
whether the court order dismissing Vodafone International’s plea
challenging the …

<http://telecomyatra.afaqs.com/news/?sid=1848_HC+order+has+no+impact+on+Bengal+expansion+plans:+Vodafone>

HC moved to ban artificial toddy

Express Buzz

KOCHI: A petition seeking a ban on the sale of artificial toddy was filed
in the Kerala High Court on Thursday. The petitioner, PL Joseph, of
Chalakkudy, …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/hc-moved-to-ban-artificial-toddy/205543.html>

Islamic banking not feasible, Kerala HC told

Express Buzz

PTI KOCHI: The government on Thursday told the Kerala High Court that it is
not legally feasible for banks in India or its branches abroad to undertake
…

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/kerala/islamic-banking-not-feasible-kerala-hc-told/205350.html>

HC rejects Rathore’s plea challenging sentence

Financial express latest business and finance news: HC rejects Rathore’s
plea challenging sentence.

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/hc-rejects-rathores-plea-challenging-sentence/675998/>

HC raises compensation for stampede victims | The Asian Age

HC raises compensation for stampede victims. Sep 09th, 2010 – AGE
CORRESPONDENT | … HC: Probe if gangs behind missing kids …

<http://www.asianage.com/delhi/hc-raises-compensation-stampede-victims-063>

Newsmaker: Dalveer Bhandari

Business Standard

Dalveer Bhandari, 63, was a young lawyer practising in the Supreme Court at
the start of the public interest litigation (PIL) movement in the late
1970s. …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/newsmaker-dalveer-bhandari/407618/>

Remove beached hulk from Goa coast fast, orders HC

domain-B

While disposing of a public interest litigation (PIL), Justices DG Karnik
and FM Reis said the authorities had till next June to tow away the boat,
…

<http://www.domain-b.com/industry/Shipping/20100909_goa_coast.html>

Centre finally gives nod to caste census

Financial Express

This became necessary, sources said, in the event that a PIL filed by those
opposing such caste count, put a spanner in the works by getting a stay
from the …

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Centre-finally-gives-nod-to-caste-census/679737/>

Clear stand on Cooperage, HC tells MoEF

Times of India

The PIL claimed that Cooperage was part of the Oval Heritage sub-precinct
and any construction would fall foul of the heritage laws. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Clear-stand-on-Cooperage-HC-tells-MoEF/articleshow/6527053.cms>

Sabha seeks UNESCO nod

Assam Tribune

On the other hand, the Sabha has also decided to file a PIL in connection
with the failure of the authorities concerned to implement the official
language …

<http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep1010/at09>

Govt to take Cabinet view on Shukla panel report

Indian Express

The High Court’s Green Bench, hearing a PIL based on a report published in
The Indian Express last year, has asked the government to file its replies
on the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Govt-to-take-Cabinet-view-on-Shukla-panel-report/679659>

Apang”s bail application rejected

IBNLive.com

The SIC was constituted by Arunachal Pradesh government on the directive of
Gauhati High Court after a PIL was filed on June 13, 2004 against Apang’s
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/apangs-bail-application-rejected/307170.html>

India has no legal option in Ohio issue

Business Standard

Officials in the government, however, said India could only lodge a protest
and not take legal action against the US. …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-has-no-legal-option-in-ohio-issue/407648/>

We will move Supreme Court if Ayodhya verdict against us: Owaisi

Economic Times

The president of the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) is confident that
Sep 24 verdict by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court would be in
favour …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/We-will-move-Supreme-Court-if-Ayodhya-verdict-against-us-Owaisi/articleshow/6525117.cms>

Ishrat Jahan killing: Court seeks names for probe panel

Times of India

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat High Court on Thursday – while hearing a review
petition in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan suspected staged shootout case – asked
counsel to …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ishrat-Jahan-killing-Court-seeks-names-for-probe-panel/articleshow/6526658.cms>

High court orders removal of HOD facing charges of sexual harassment

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday ordered removal of the head of
department of ophthalmology in Safdarjung Hospital, who is facing
allegations of …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/High-court-orders-removal-of-HOD-facing-charges-of-sexual-harassment/articleshow/6527110.cms>

Cabinet clears affidavit to be filed in High Court

Indian Express

The Himachal Pradesh government is not in full agreement with the Shukla
committee report, which the High Court had recently forwarded to the state
for its …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Cabinet-clears-affidavit-to-be-filed-in-High-Court/679853>

No fresh probe in Rizwanur Rehman case: SC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has stayed a Calcutta High Court order
directing the CBI to register an FIR and launch a fresh probe against
prominent …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/No-fresh-probe-in-Rizwanur-Rehman-case-SC/articleshow/6529306.cms>

On US ‘advice’ to change nuclear liability law, govt says no

Times of India

NEW DELHI: Though expected to be a sweetner in India- US ties, the nuclear
liability law is likely to remain an irritant with government ruling out
any …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/On-US-advice-to-change-nuclear-liability-law-govt-says-no/articleshow/6526843.cms>

By this year-end, law to check illegal migration

Times of India

CHANDIGARH: India is going to have a fresh and stringent law by this
year-end to deal with its citizens going abroad through unscrupulous
agents, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/By-this-year-end-law-to-check-illegal-migration/articleshow/6528027.cms>

SC slams C’Garh govt for being ‘vague’ on Maoist menace

NHRC had probed the alleged human rights violation by Salwa Judum … The NHRC report had said there were some instances of violence which required a probe …

www.indianexpress.com/news/sc-slams-cgarh-govt…/0

Khalra.org :: Jaswant Singh Khalra – Mass Cremations :: Missing Sons

In fact, the NHRC works closely with officials of the Punjab police in … Even in these 194 cases, however, the NHRC did not connect the custody with the …

www.khalra.org/cremations.php

LEGAL NEWS 08.09.2010

Indian Court Rules Against Vodafone in Tax Case

New York Times

By VIKAS BAJAJ MUMBAI — A court here ruled Wednesday against Vodafone,
the British cellphone company, in a high-profile tax case that could deal a
…

<http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/technology/09vodafone.html?src=busln>

Orders reserved on plea against DGP

Express Buzz

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has reserved orders on the writ petition
from R Natraj, IPS, challenging the appointment of Letika Saran as the
Director …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/orders-reserved-on-plea-against-dgp/204849.html>

MJ Antony: Stalling loan recovery

Business Standard

… writ jurisdiction for passing orders which have serious adverse impact
on the right of banks and other financial institutions to recover the dues.
…

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/m-j-antony-stalling-loan-recovery/407309/>

Prisoners’ daily wage raised to Rs 40: state

Indian Express

The wage raise was informed to the court during the hearing of a writ
petition filed by a convict who is serving imprisonment. According to an
affidavit …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Prisoners–daily-wage-raised-to-Rs-40–state/678838>

`Land for bar’ has Prakasam collector in soup

Times of India

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Praja Sankshema Seva
Sangham which challenged the rejection of their application for allotting
some land …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Land-for-bar-has-Prakasam-collector-in-soup/articleshow/6515794.cms>

Ambati, Acharya face ACB probe; FIR registered

Express Buzz

The judge issued the directive while admitting a writ petition filed by an
advocate T Sriranga Rao, alleging that large-scale irregularities took
place …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/ambati-acharya-face-acb-probe;-fir-registered/204829.html>

NGOs – we & others » Blog Archive » Right to Food Campaign, India

By heidi

The campaign began with a writ petition submitted to the Supreme Court in
April 2001 by People’s Union for Civil Liberties, Rajasthan. Briefly, the
petition demands that the country’s gigantic food stocks should be used
without delay to …

<http://blog.world-citizenship.org/wp-archive/8021>

Supreme Court asks government to distribute rotting bureaucrats …

By Pagal Patrakar

A day after PM asked the SC to keep away from policy matters such as
distribution of food grains among the poor, the apex court has come up with
another order that concerns policy formation. A division bench of the court
has asked the …

<http://www.fakingnews.com/2010/09/supreme-court-asks-government-to-distribute-rotting-bureaucrats-among-startups/>

Israel SC dismisses Taro appeal against Sun Pharma

Economic Times

MUMBAI: Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has announced that the Supreme Court
of Israel has dismissed the appeal by Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd of
the …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/Israel-SC-dismisses-Taro-appeal-against-Sun-Pharma/articleshow/6517377.cms>

SC seeks clarification from Maya govt on construction

Times of India

It had also got SC’s permission to construct a boundary wall around it.
But, when petitioner advocate Sangam Lal Pandey showed photographs of large
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-seeks-clarification-from-Maya-govt-on-construction/articleshow/6514245.cms>

Is SC order to distribute free foodgrains to poor feasible?

Moneycontrol.com

In a country where more than a third live below the poverty line and
millions go with just one meal a day, it seems almost criminal that the
government …

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/is-sc-order-to-distribute-free-foodgrains-to-poor-feasible_483416.html>

SC upholds MLA’s election from reserved constituency

The Hindu

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a judgment of the Madras
High Court quashing the election of M. Chandra of the AIADMK from the
Rajapalayam …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/08/stories/2010090857610100.htm>

No indulgence to wives for transfer of criminal cases against husbands: SC

Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has been very lenient in entertaining pleas of
estranged wives for transfer of matrimonial cases to courts close to their
place …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/No-indulgence-to-wives-for-transfer-of-criminal-cases-against-husbands-SC/articleshow/6514221.cms>

V.Durga Rao-Advocate: Why Judiciary is being criticised most?

By Durga Rao Vanayam

Everyone is criticizing the judiciary now and I have seen the instances
where the courts and the functioning of the judges and their decisions are
debated in Television Channels. It is understood if the lower judiciary is
being …

<http://durgaraovanayam.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-judiciary-is-being-criticised-most.html>

Hurt, L Subramaniam may take legal route against Dalit outfit

Daily News & Analysis

By MK Madhusoodan | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA A Dalit organisation had
petitioned the police that the musician had sexually harassed his former
maid, …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_hurt-l-subramaniam-may-take-legal-route-against-dalit-outfit_1435100>

Protest against global tobacco meet to be held in Bengaluru

Citizen Matters

By Deepa Ranganathan Based on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by
Bangalore-based Institute of Public Health (IPH), the Karnataka High Court
(HC) …

<http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/2336-global-tobacco-networking-forum>

Builder walks away with Patil’s cricket project

Mumbai Mirror

Now a PIL filed by social activist Nagesh Madavi seeks an inquiry into the
issue. Sandeep Patil said, “Though a Letter of Intent was issued in
August 2004, …

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/201009082010090802080099487cb9bc5/Builder-walks-away-with-Patil%E2%80%99s-cricket-project.html>

US to look to India for changes in Nuclear Liability Bill

IBNLive.com

PTI | 12:09 PM,Sep 08,2010 Washington, Sep 8 (PTI) The US says it will look
to India to see what “changes” can be made to the Nuclear Liability Bill
just …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/us-to-look-to-india-for-changes-in–nuclear-liability-bill/302328.html>

Bangalore Turf Club gets temporary reprieve from Supreme Court

Daily News & Analysis
The high court had fixed September 22 as the date for the BTC to vacate the
land following the expiry of its lease. The BTC’s claim that the land came
to …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-turf-club-gets-temporary-reprieve-from-supreme-court_1435074>

Court allows Metro through Cubbon Park

The Hindu

BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the
prestigious Namma Metro project through Cubbon Park. …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/08/stories/2010090857580100.htm>

CBI defends re-investigation against Sajjan Kumar in Supreme Court

Daily News & Analysis

… court on July 31, 2008, and pointed out that the trial judge and the
Delhi high court have termed it as “clandestine attempt to hush up the
matter”. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cbi-defends-re-investigation-against-sajjan-kumar-in-supreme-court_1434927>

Convicts in Maharashtra are country’s best paid, govt tells Bombay high court

Daily News & Analysis

By Mayura Janwalkar | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA The state government on
Tuesday informed the Bombay high court that it had revised the wages of
convicts …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_convicts-in-maharashtra-are-country-s-best-paid-govt-tells-bombay-high-court_1435028>

Bombay high court commutes death sentence of murderer to life imprisonment

Daily News & Analysis

Place: Mumbai | Agency: PTI The Bombay high court today commuted the death
sentence awarded to a man in a 2007 case to a life imprisonment. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bombay-high-court-commutes-death-sentence-of-murderer-to-life-imprisonment_1434936>

‘Komaram Puli’ Chennai High court Stay Vacated | TollywoodAndhra

By raju

Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s Komaram Puli stay has been vacated in Chennai
High court which the stay was issued in favor of Ravi Prasad Unit, Chennai.
Ravi.

<http://www.tollywoodandhra.com/video/tollywood-movie-events/komaram-puli-chennai-high-court-stay-vacated>

Karnataka high court continues hearings on iron ore export ban …

Reuters – The high court of Karnataka will continue hearings this week on a
case challenging the state-imposed ban on.

<http://newshourly.net/india/news_1103290.html>

HC: realignment has addressed green concerns

Times of India

BANGALORE: The high court while allowing the Metro station to go
underground near Vidhana Soudha has taken into consideration the
environmental concerns. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-realignment-has-addressed-green-concerns/articleshow/6515607.cms>

HC deems impotency a stigma

Times of India

MUMBAI: Marital discord continues to flounder in a sea of legalese as
harried courts try to reconcile irreconciliable differences between
partners who don’t …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-deems-impotency-a-stigma/articleshow/6516157.cms>

Canadian firm petitions HC on oil pact termination

Business Standard

In what could set a precedent for oil sector deals in India, a Canadian
energy company, Canoro Resources, has approached the high court here to
challenge …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/canadian-firm-petitions-hcoil-pact-termination/407364/>

HC gives infant’s custody to mother

Times of India

The father had appeared with the girl in response to HC summons and argued
against handing her over to his wife, saying he had a greater right on the
child …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/HC-gives-infants-custody-to-mother/articleshow/6515527.cms>

HC seal on ‘right of first refusal’ to benefit PEs

Economic Times

MUMBAI: A recent judgement by a divisional bench of the Bombay High Court,
upholding the validity of agreements like ‘right of first refusal’ between
…

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/market-news/HC-seal-on-right-of-first-refusal-to-benefit-PEs/articleshow/6516537.cms>

HC cracks the whip against shops cornering parking space

Times of India

CHENNAI: Coming down heavily on the practice of business establishments
cornering valuable road space near their shops/showrooms to create
exclusive parking …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-cracks-the-whip-against-shops-cornering-parking-space/articleshow/6516560.cms>

Apply your mind: HC to passport officials

Times of India

MUMBAI: A woman estranged from her husband won a battle against passport
authorities as well as police officials who had objected to her using a
duplicate …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Apply-your-mind-HC-to-passport-officials/articleshow/6515654.cms>

Alter process of quota admission, HC tells JNU

Indian Express

While the HC order will affect only the petitioners, students are planning
to use it to renew their agitation against the university’s model of
admitting …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Alter-process-of-quota-admission–HC-tells-JNU/678857>

Bangalore: ‘What Was Medical Education Minister Doing?’ – HC

Daijiworld.com

Bangalore, Sep 7: The state High Court, on Monday September 6, questioned
as to what the state minister for medical education, Ramachandra Gowda, …

<http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=84963&n_tit=Bangalore%3A+%91What+Was+Medical+Education+Minister+Doing%3F%92+%96+HC>

HC upholds Railways decision

Hindustan Times

PTI The Delhi High Court turned down the plea of Ambuja Hotels and Real
Estates to restore its catering licence for Shatabadi Express. …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-upholds-Railways-decision/Article1-597483.aspx>

Human Rights Act has anomalies: HC

IBNLive.com

PTI | 05:09 PM,Sep 07,2010 Madurai, Sept 7 (PTI) Highlighting some
anomalies and shortcomings in the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, the
Madras High …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/human-rights-act-has-anomalies-hc/300085.html>

HC ruling re-energises rights movements

E-Pao.net

Imphal, September 07, 2010: The August 31 High Court verdict has given an
impetus to anti-Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act campaigners in
insurgency-hit …

<http://www.e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=4&src=080910>

Take up Bhushan Steel row with A’bad HC again: SC asks UP

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi September 07, 2010, 21:46 IST The Supreme Court has asked
the UP government to take up its tax exemption dispute with Bhushan Steel
and …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/takebhushan-steel-rowa%5Cbad-hc-again-sc-asks-up/107999/on>

HC steps in to help starved, abused kids

Mumbai Mirror

Pramod Walunj, section officer, WCD, confirmed that his department has
received a notice from the HC. Rajesh Kumar, commissioner, WCD, said he is
aware of …

<http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/15/201009082010090802112386526cf7bb9/HC-steps-in-to-help-starved-abused-kids.html>

Opt out of panel on Dinakaran, SC judge urged

Express Buzz

“Sirpurkar was a judge of the Madras HC from December 1997 until July
2004 when he became Chief Justice of Uttaranchal HC and subsequently
appointed to the …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/opt-out-of-panel-on-dinakaran-sc-judge-urged/204859.html>

Delhi high court says corrupt central servants can be punished after retirement

Daily News & Analysis

By Kanu Sarda | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA Sending out a clear message
to the corrupt, the Delhi high court (HC) ruled on Tuesday that tainted …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-high-court-says-corrupt-central-servants-can-be-punished-after-retirement_1435008>

Patna HC snubs bureaucrat for defiance of summons | Education Master

By Rasheed

He had to appear in person before the court to clarify as to why he
couldn’t obey the order of a HC bench that directed him not to adopt tough
measures against a group of teachers from Patna University.

<http://www.educationmaster.org/news/patna-hc-snubs-bureaucrat-defiance-summons.html>

HC slams Maha over SC, ST Atrocities Act

Financial express latest business and finance news: HC slams Maha over SC,
ST Atrocities Act.

<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/hc-slams-maha-over-sc-st-atrocities-act/673213/>

Lack of Transparency in Gold jewellery prices

By Kumar

The above trade practice was noticed by the MRTP Commission as well as by
the Consumer Courts. But barring passing orders in isolated cases, no
action of general application has been taken and the malaise has been
continuing. …

<http://finance-suggestions.blogspot.com/2010/09/lack-of-transparency-in-gold-jewellery.html>

Legal & TP Claims Executive – For Gujarat – Royal Sundaram …

By jobs-in-india

Legal & TP Claims Executive – For Gujarat – Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Ltd – Ahmedabad, GJ. Job Description Rush!!! and Apply with your latest resume To monitor Motor Act (MACT) and connected litigations.

222 child miners in Meghalaya: Govt

Hindustan Times

NHRC had on August 13 asked the Meghalaya government to work on a package to help children working under hazardous conditions in coal mines. …

New set of EC instructions for polls

Times of India

PATNA:The Election Commission (EC) has issued a new set of instructions with regard to the first level check of EVMs that will be used in the six-phase …

Army tribunal dismisses petition for review of Kargil order

Times of India

The armed forces tribunal on Tuesday rejected the Army’s review petition against its May 27 order in which the force was directed to correct the records …

Special tribunal retains ban on SIMI

Times of India

As they are extremely offensive, the tribunal refrains from reproducing them in its report,” records Justice Sanjiv Khanna of Delhi high court in his …

Tribunal pulls up govt in Purohit case

MSN India

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) The Armed Forces Tribunal today pulled up the government for delay in filing its reply in Malegaon-blast accused Lt Col Prasad …

Wakf can’t settle suits for eviction of tenants from its premises

Daily News & Analysis

A suit seeking eviction of tenants from what is admittedly a Wakf property could be filed only in a civil court, not before a tribunal set up under the Wakf …

Cultural sensitivity must to prevent women’s sexual abuse: Panel

Daily News & Analysis

Also drafted in the year 2007 by the National Commission for Women (NCW), the path-breaking “Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill …

Ministry examining proposal for initiating campaign against piracy: Ambika Soni

Oneindia

… media experts and statutory bodies such as NCW and National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to evolve a way forward,” said Soni. …

LEGAL NEWS 07.09.2010

Nayana murder suspect gets threats from co-accused

Indian Express

Meanwhile the Bombay High Court, on Monday, admitted Choudhary’s writ
challenging the Pune district court’s order that allowed him to turn
approver in the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Nayana-murder-suspect-gets-threats-from-co-accused/678306/>

Labour union takes Raymond to court over compensation

Livemint

Labour union Kamgar Utkarsha Sabha filed a writ petition in the Bombay high
court on Monday to halt Raymond’s real estate project on its 125 acre
factory …

<http://www.livemint.com/2010/09/06213726/Labour-union-takes-Raymond-to.html?atype=tp>

Top cop contests TN claim on DGP selection

Times of India

In his counter-affidavit, filed in response to a writ petition of Nataraj,
who is also a DGP-rank officer and heads the fire and rescue services, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Top-cop-contests-TN-claim-on-DGP-selection/articleshow/6510140.cms>

PM edits out all doubts

Economic Times

If the Greens felt that their writ would run, they too were to be
disappointed. He has made it clear that environmental concerns cannot
emerge as the 21 …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/PM-edits-out-all-doubts/articleshow/6509389.cms>

Goa beach shacks are being sublet to foreigners, alleges petn

IBNLive.com

A writ petition filed before the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court,
alleges that foreigners are being presented as managers of the shack or
employees on it …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-beach-shacks-are-being-sublet-to-foreigners-alleges-petn/299515.html>

Proceedings against Kanan Devan stayed

The Hindu

Justice CT Ravikumar issued the interim order when a writ petition filed by
the company challenging the notice came up for hearing. …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/07/stories/2010090757490100.htm>

New ruling in Manorama death case

KanglaOnline

A statement issued by the Human Rights Law Network (Manipur) has said that
the judgment and order passed consequent upon filing of different writ
appeals …

<http://kanglaonline.com/2010/09/new-ruling-in-manorama-death-case/>

NCP moves court against Garo council suspension

IBNLive.com

… till date,” RD Sangma, elected as the leader of NCP members of district
council, said in a writ petition, which would be heard by the court
tomorrow. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/ncp-moves-court-against-garo-council-suspension/298613.html>

Govt revokes PSA of a minor

Rising Kashmir

Later, his parents approached High Court with a habeas corpus writ petition
through Advocate Mir Shafqat Hussain in August seeking quashing of his
detention …

<http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/govt-revokes-psa-of-a-minor-1185.aspx>

NRI Legal Services: Create a single window for all foreign …

By Nidhi Singh

Madhya Pradesh Prisoners (Release on Probation) Act, 1954 and the Rules
made thereunder – writ petition by life convict – plea in the writ petition
was that his case had been recommended by the District Magistrate and the
Superintendent …

<http://nrilegalservices.blogspot.com/2010/09/create-single-window-for-all-foreign.html>

Law-in-Perspective: Delay in Departmental appeals should also be …

By Tarun Jain

The appeal is allowed; so also the writ petition – in the manner and to
the extent we have directed. The parties will bear their costs. The
decisional guidelines herein given will, we dare say, so help dispose of
the many writ petitions …

<http://legalperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/09/delay-in-departmental-appeals-should.html>

Quota for poor kids in private schools mandatory: Sibal

Times of India

“We will not budge an inch from this mandatory provision in the Right to
Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009, as we want to give
opportunity to all …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Quota-for-poor-kids-in-private-schools-mandatory-Sibal/articleshow/6510216.cms>

Case filed against RECL for violation of Explosives Act

Times of India

SP, Dholpur, Surendra Kumar said that the case has been registered at
Kotwali police station for violation of Explosives Act, 2008 and the
inquiry has been …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Case-filed-against-RECL-for-violation-of-Explosives-Act/articleshow/6509271.cms>

‘Khapp’ justice

Times of India

HUBLI: Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) state president Marasandra Muniyappa
has demanded a judicial inquiry into the Bendalgatti incident wherein a
woman, …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Khapp-justice/articleshow/6508061.cms>

Stay off policy turf, PM Manmohan Singh tells Supreme Court

Daily News & Analysis

By Anil Sharma | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA Did the Supreme Court
overstep its jurisdiction while ordering free distribution of food grain
among the …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_stay-off-policy-turf-pm-manmohan-singh-tells-supreme-court_1434155>

Indian man pleaded guilty in death of toddler Gurshan

IBNLive.com

Dhillon did not apply for bail today and was remanded in custody to appear
at the Supreme Court on September 21. PTI NC.

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/indian-man-pleaded-guilty-in-death-of-toddler-gurshan/299663.html>

Constitution bench to hear plea against education law

Sify

The Supreme Court Monday referred to a five-judge constitution bench
petitions challenging the right to education law on the ground that it
violates …

<http://sify.com/news/constitution-bench-to-hear-plea-against-education-law-news-education-kjgvageaded.html>

Akshardham case: Supreme Court stays death sentence of three …

By Sakshi

New Delhi, Sep 6 : The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the death sentence of
three accused in connection with the Akshardham temple attack case of
September 24, 2002 in which 34 persons, including two National Security
Guard (NSG) …

<http://www.indiatalkies.com/2010/09/akshardham-case-supreme-court-stays-death-sentence-convicts.html>

Not against reservation for mentally challenged: GMADA

Indian Express

The GMADA filed an affidavit during the resumed hearing of a public
interest litigation (PIL) filed by a resident of Punjab who had questioned
— why not …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Not-against-reservation-for-mentally-challenged–GMADA/678312>

Karnataka high court directs govt to take anti-dengue measures

Daily News & Analysis

A division bench headed by chief justice JS Khehar disposed of the PIL
filed by Chandrakala Manjunath, and directed the health department to give
access to …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-high-court-directs-govt-to-take-anti-dengue-measures_1434538>

A load of garbage is destroying us

Daily News & Analysis

Solid waste management rules were framed in 2000 after the Supreme Court
intervention due to PIL filed by a member of an NGO from Bangalore. …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/column_a-load-of-garbage-is-destroying-us_1434558>

IIPM Is A Fake University: AICTE , UGC Testify

Yentha – Helps you decide

The higher education authorities issued statements supporting a Public
Interest Litigation (PIL) that was up for hearing at the Delhi High Court.
…

<http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/1336>

Making guidelines for fair awarding of contracts for ambulance

MSN India

The bench was hearing a PIL filed by NGOs – Ambulance Acess Foundation
India and Transparency in Contracts — to direct state governments to go
for bidding …

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4350298>

Lecturer case: ‘Kerala not for NIA probe’

Express Buzz

Meanwhile, in an affidavit filed in Kerala High Court on PIL the state
government made it clear that there was no need to refer the case to NIA
since the …

<http://expressbuzz.com/states/kerala/lecturer-case-kerala-not-for-nia-probe/204445.html>

What is the use of a vacancy-ridden NCSC, SC asks Centre

Times of India

“What is the object of having such a commission if no members are there,”
the Bench said during the hearing on a PIL filed by advocate Radhakant
Tripathi. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/What-is-the-use-of-a-vacancy-ridden-NCSC-SC-asks-Centre/articleshow/6508211.cms>

SMIPL seeks time to attend meet

Times of India

A division bench comprising justices DG Karnik and FM Reis was hearing a
public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the River Princess Hatao Manch
…

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/SMIPL-seeks-time-to-attend-meet/articleshow/6509436.cms>

Sarpanch stir puts a spanner in NREGS work

Times of India

… brought to fore anomalies worth crores of rupees through a PIL in the
high court which ultimately brought the entire audit process to a
standstill. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Sarpanch-stir-puts-a-spanner-in-NREGS-work/articleshow/6509264.cms>

CBI locates petitioner, produces before HC

MSN India

Ranchi, Sep 6 (PTI) The CBI today produced before the Jharkhand High Court,
Durga Oraon, on whose PIL the court had ordered a probe into the alleged
…

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4350450>

MHA to go into verification issue of mobile connection:SC told

MSN India

The assurance by the Solicitor General came during the hearing of a PIL
seeking a direction for strictly following the verification of consumers
before …

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4350069>

Jharkhand asked to give security to Koda scam petitioner

MSN India

Oraon had filed the PIL and sought a CBI probe in the assets of Koda and
five former ministers. The high court Aug 4 ordered a CBI probe against
Koda, …

<http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4349257>

Haryana Live – Haryana Amends Municipal Corporation Act to Save …

It is to mention that, Haryana Government is facing a Public Interest
Litigation (PIL) in High Court over its decision to create New Municipal
Corporations after merging more one Municipal body, which was itself
against the law …

<http://hr.abclive.in/haryana_political_news/assembly/haryana_municipal_corporation_amendment_bill.html>

SC directs SEBI to reply to Padmini Tech petition

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed SEBI to reply to a petition
filed by Padmini Technology and three of its directors, who were banned by
the …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/indices/SC-directs-SEBI-to-reply-to-Padmini-Tech-petition/articleshow/6509755.cms>

SC stays criminal proceedings against Kalanithi Maran

Business Standard

PTI / New Delhi September 06, 2010, 21:14 IST The Supreme Court today
stayed the trial proceedings in a city-based court against industrialist
and media …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-stays-criminal-proceedings-against-kalanithi-maran/107862/on>

CJI nails paper lie on judicial infrastructure

Times of India

Since the Monitoring Committee under the Department of Justice was expected
to meet soon, the CJI said: “If the Department of Justice is going to
forward us …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CJI-nails-paper-lie-on-judicial-infrastructure/articleshow/6507723.cms>

Student”s molestation; music teacher to be sentenced on Sep 8

IBNLive.com

Dissatisfied with the judgement, the convict teacher had filed the appeal
before the sessions court saying he was wrongly convicted by the
magistrate. …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/students-molestation-music-teacher-to-be-sentenced-on-sep-8/298132.html>

Probe faulty: convicts

The Hindu

The Gujarat High Court had affirmed the Special POTA Court verdict. On
their plea that challenged the High Court verdict, the Supreme Court stayed
the death …

<http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article617685.ece>

Punjab prisoners can enjoy brief stay with wives

Oneindia

Ludhiana, Sep 7: Months after the Bombay High Court suggested to the
Maharashtra government to consider the possibility of allowing the
prisoners to have …

<http://news.oneindia.in/2010/09/07/punjab-prisoners-can-enjoy-brief-stay-with-wives.html>

High Court upholds death sentence for woman’s murder

The Hindu

BANGALORE: The Karnataka High Court on Monday upheld the death sentence on
a taxi driver for robbing and murdering a woman who boarded his vehicle to
go …

<http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/07/stories/2010090759480100.htm>

Bharati surrenders before High Court

Mid-Day

Bharati Urs, daughter of erstwhile Karnataka Chief Minister D Devraj Urs,
surrendered before the High Court yesterday, following a non-bailable
warrant …

<http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/sep/070910-Bharati-D-Devraj-Chitralekha-murder-Bangalore.htm>

Court doubts Gujarat scheme on bar-coded ration cards

Sify

The Gujarat government’s plan to introduce bar-coded ration cards received
a setback of sorts after the high court Monday doubted the reliability of
the …

<http://sify.com/news/court-doubts-gujarat-scheme-on-bar-coded-ration-cards-news-national-kjhaandfcdi.html>

Lawyers start relay hunger strike

Times of India

On behalf of the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Jagdish Bhalla, the
lawyers were invited for talks by Justice Ajay Rastogi last week. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Lawyers-start-relay-hunger-strike/articleshow/6509267.cms>

Girl produced in court following mother”s habeas corpus plea

IBNLive.com

PTI | 09:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 Mumbai, Sep 6 (PTI) Police today produced a
22-year-old girl before the High Court, following a petition filed by her
mother …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/girl-produced-in-court-following-mothers-habeas-corpus-plea/298361.html>

Kerala: Probing if PFI is linked to Lashkar

Indian Express

The state government on Monday informed the High Court that investigations
are on to check whether the Popular Front of India (PFI) has any links with
the …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Kerala–Probing-if-PFI-is-linked-to-Lashkar/678072>

Private firm not allowed to use ‘Mother Dairy’ brand name

Sify

The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a plea of a private company to use
the brand name ‘Mother Dairy’ for its milk products. The court passed the
direction …

<http://sify.com/finance/private-firm-not-allowed-to-use-mother-dairy-brand-name-news-default-kjhbkdgbbia.html>

Gujarat High Court gets free hand in Ishrat Jahan case (Lead)

Gujarat High Court gets free hand in Ish…The apex court bench of Justice
B. Sudershann Redd…Ishrat Jahan, a college student from Mumbai, was
a…The SIT was directed by the high court Aug 12 to u…The apex court
bench frowned on …

<http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a165067.html>

Supreme Court dismisses plea against PK Biju – Asianet | Kerala …

By editor

The Apex Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the election of CPM
nominee from Alathur Lok Sabha constituency PK Biju.

<http://www.asianetindia.com/news/supreme-court-dismisses-plea-pk-biju_188821.html>

It’s raining pesky daughters-in-law

Times of India

CHANDIGARH: It seems that the city is flooded with troublesome
daughters-in-laws. Within a day of its launch, the Chandigarh unit of All
India Mother-in-Law …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Its-raining-pesky-daughters-in-law/articleshow/6509662.cms>

Apex court upholds HC order, jawan’s pension benefits, award go to mother

Indian Express

Later, Arbeshankar’s mother, Sushila, moved the HC to get back the Shaurya
Chakra and pension benefits from Sadhna, stating that the latter had forged
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Apex-court-upholds-HC-order–jawan-s-pension-benefits–award-go-to-mother/678234>

HC allows CPM to challenge Alagiri

Times of India

CHENNAI: Holding that an election petition cannot cease to be relevant with
the death of a petitioner who challenged the election of a people’s …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/HC-allows-CPM-to-challenge-Alagiri/articleshow/6508878.cms>

SC orders transfer of 3 HC judges

Indian Express

Keeping in view the “public interest”, the Supreme Court has ordered
transfer of three Punjab and Haryana High Court judges. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/SC-orders-transfer-of-3-HC-judges/678277>

Bombay HC upholds RoFRs: Good news for India Inc?

Moneycontrol.com

The Ruias had one with Hutch. Mukesh Ambani used his to scotch Anil
Ambani’s deal with MTN and more recently ONGC has claimed the same right in
the …

<http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bombay-hc-upholds-rofrs-good-news-for-india-inc_483149.html>

Probe not up to the mark, HC tells cops

Indian Express

The Bombay High Court on Monday pulled up the police for not carrying out
investigations as required in a case of a minor girl’s alleged kidnapping.
…

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Probe-not-up-to-the-mark–HC-tells-cops/678200>

KPT: HC poser to Centre over leases

Indian Express

… and Kandla Port Trust (KPT) to file an affidavit stating why 37 illegal
leases were allegedly renewed despite a HC order to auction them
post-valuation. …

<http://www.indianexpress.com/news/KPT–HC-poser-to-Centre-over-leases/678236>

7 years after Yunus’ death, HC to hear final arguments

Times of India

MUMBAI: More than seven years after the custodial death of Sayed Khwaja
Yunus -accused in the December 2002 Ghatkopar bomb blast case -the Bombay
high court …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/7-years-after-Yunus-death-HC-to-hear-final-arguments/articleshow/6509130.cms>

HC gives relief to Godrej, bars soap brand “Gandhi No 1

Economic Times

MUMBAI: Hearing a plaint filed by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, the Bombay
High Court has restrained Gandhi Soaps and Detergents Industries from …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/cons-products/fmcg/HC-gives-relief-to-Godrej-bars-soap-brand-Gandhi-No-1/articleshow/6506561.cms>

Another bench of HC recuses to hear petition on Siri Fort

IBNLive.com

PTI | 09:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 New Delhi, Sep 6 (PTI) A division bench of Delhi
High Court today recused from hearing a PIL challenging DDA’s closure of
Siri …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/another-bench-of-hc-recuses-to-hear-petition-on-siri-fort/298392.html>

DDS installed in HC

Times of India

ALLAHABAD: Chief justice of Allahabad high court FI Rebello, on Monday,
inaugurated the digital display system (DDS) for the convenience of lawyers
and …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/DDS-installed-in-HC/articleshow/6508778.cms>

HC quashes security firm’s plea asking state to accept police gear

Hindustan Times

The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed three petitions filed by Techno
Trade Impex India Pvt Ltd, asking the state government to accept the
delivery of …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-quashes-security-firm-s-plea-asking-state-to-accept-police-gear/Article1-597021.aspx>

HC flays Guru Govind Singh IP University

Hindustan Times

PTI The Delhi High Court today flayed the Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha
University (GGSIPU) for not conducting the entrance test for 2010 for a …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/HC-flays-Guru-Govind-Singh-IP-University/Article1-596973.aspx>

Steps taken to extradite Gulshan Kumar killer, govt tells Bombay HC

Daily News & Analysis

Place: Mumbai | Agency: PTI Steps have been taken to initiate extradition
proceedings against Abdul Rauf Merchant alias Rauf Raja, the killer of
audio King …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_steps-taken-to-extradite-gulshan-kumar-killer-govt-tells-bombay-hc_1434330>

Cops assure HC to seek action against MP”s kin in rioting case

IBNLive.com

PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 Mumbai, Sep 6 (PTI) Police today assured the
Bombay High Court that they would take action against a group of persons,
…

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/cops-assure-hc-to-seek-action-against-mps-kin-in-rioting-case/298564.html>

Karnataka HC pulls up Medical Education Minister

Express Buzz

BANGALORE: The High Court on Monday came down heavily on Medical Education
Minister Ramachandra Gowda regarding appointments of non-teaching staff to
Hassan …

<http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/karnataka-hc-pulls-up-medical-education-minister/204536.html>

Contempt: HC imposes cost of Rs 25000

Deccan Herald

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday imposed a cost of Rs 25000 each on
four persons for disobeying a lower court order. Fatima Bi had filed a
petition …

<http://www.deccanherald.com/content/94612/contempt-hc-imposes-cost-rs.html>

Man gets protection from son

Times of India

Justice SL Bhayana asked the SHO of Preet Vihar to ensure that no harm
comes to one Gurdial Singh who had moved HC seeking protection. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Man-gets-protection-from-son/articleshow/6508905.cms>

M Govinda Rao: Bill on DTC – Baby Steps in Tax Reform

Business Standard

The Bill on the direct taxes code (DTC) placed in Parliament is very much
on expected lines. The wide-ranging proposals to broaden the base in the
first …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/m-govinda-rao-billdtc-baby-steps-in-tax-reform/407160/>

BJP dharna to demand approval for cow slaughter ban bill

Daily News & Analysis

BJP workers shouted slogans and raised placards while demanding that the
bill which had been referred to President Pratibha Patil by the governor
for …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-dharna-to-demand-approval-for-cow-slaughter-ban-bill_1434333>

Dinakaran stresses on legal literacy

IBNLive.com

PTI | 01:09 PM,Sep 06,2010 Gangtok, Sep 6 (PTI) The Chief Justice of the
Sikkim High Court Justice PD Dinakaran asserted that the legal literacy and
legal …

<http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/dinakaran-stresses-on-legal-literacy/297625.html>

Election Commission flunks the openness test on EVMs

Daily News & Analysis

The Election Commission of India (EC) has claimed that their EVMs are “foolproof”, “perfect,” etc. But Hari Prasad and fellow-researchers put together a …

 

 

 

 

 

Tribunal rejects plea of Major General on alleged biased ACR

MSN India

New Delhi, Sep 6 (PTI) The Armed Forces Tribunal today dismissed a plea of a Major General, who had alleged that he was assessed in a “biased” manner by his …

 

 

 

 

 

Bharti, others move SC on AGR calculation

Business Standard

The operators — Datacom Solutions, Bharti Hexacom, Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel — challenged the orders of the sectoral tribunal TDSAT, which had said …

 

 

 

 

Customs sold diamonds yrs ago, owners fight for them

Indian Express

A division Bench of Justice VC Daga and Justice RM Savant has referred an appeal by the Customs department to the tribunal with a direction to dispose of it …

 

 

 

 

LEGAL NEWS 06.09.2010

PM takes on Supreme Court over free grain order

NDTV.com

New Delhi: His economy of words only amplified what the Prime Minister
makes of his government receiving instructions from the Supreme Court on
how to …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/pm-takes-on-supreme-court-over-free-grain-order-50026>

Spread-over relief for VRS payments

The Hindu

264 except by way of writ petition, which may, however, be possible in such
patent cases of non-exercise of revisional jurisdiction judicially.

<http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/article615767.ece>

Law-in-Perspective: SFIO to investigate bank frauds: Supreme Court

By Tarun Jain

Dealing with a public interest litigation highlighting before the Supreme
Court the issue of “increase of the non-recovered loans advanced by the
public and private sector banks in India” i.e. the Non-Performing Assets of
NPAs, …

<http://legalperspectives.blogspot.com/2010/09/sfio-to-investigate-bank-frauds-supreme.html>

States can’t denotify forests: SC panel

Hindustan Times

A Supreme Court committee had said that state governments have no powers to
denotify forestland without approval of the Supreme Court and central
government …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/States-can-t-denotify-forests-SC-panel/Article1-596458.aspx>

J&K proposes lifting of special powers Act

Hindustan Times

At a time when a near-consensus has evolved in Kashmir over repeal of the
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the state government has sought an
…

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/jandk/J-amp-K-proposes-lifting-of-special-powers-Act/Article1-596479.aspx>

Cancel Group I exam:Exam will not stand legal scrutiny, says TRS president

Education News Hyderabad

He expressed confidence that the conduct of the exam would not stand legal
scrutiny since leakage of question papers as soon as candidates entered
exam …

<http://www.c2clive.com/latestnewsdetail.php?id=2508>

Kerala lecturer to take legal action against college

NDTV.com

Kochi: Kerala lecturer TJ Joseph has said that he will take legal steps
against Newman College management for dismissing him. College Teachers’
Association …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/kerala-lecturer-to-take-legal-action-against-college-49737>

Bangalore police seek legal muscle to pursue suspects in Nepal

Daily News & Analysis

By Rakshita Adyanthaya | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA Even as the city
witnesses rising instances of crimes committed by Nepali nationals, the
city police …

<http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-police-seek-legal-muscle-to-pursue-suspects-in-nepal_1434059>

Law firms shy away from global tie-ups

Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Indian law firms are shying away from exclusive tie-ups with
their foreign counterparts, a trend that was catching up in the recent
past, …

<http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/consultancy-/-audit/Law-firms-shy-away-from-global-tie-ups/articleshow/6503339.cms>

Marks & Spencer denies labour law abuse in Gurgaon factory

Rediff

Talks to sort out the 10-day workers’ agitation at the Gurgaon apparel
factory of Viva Global, a supplier to British retail outlet Marks &
Spencer, …

<http://business.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/06/marks-spencer-denies-labour-law-abuse.htm>

Delhi high court prods MCI in negligence case

Times of India

When Mukherjee moved Delhi High Court, it set aside the MCI decision. It
has asked the council to hear both parties and pass an order in three
months.

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Delhi-high-court-prods-MCI-in-negligence-case/articleshow/6502993.cms>

Akshardham attack: Supreme Court stays death sentence

NDTV.com

The men, who were given the death sentence by the Gujarat High Court in
June this year, want the CBI to investigate the attack. …

<http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/akshardham-attack-supreme-court-stays-death-sentence-49916>

Humming from AC is not nuisance: HC

Hindustan Times

Better shift your office to somewhere else if, slight vibrations and
continuous humming sound emanating from an air-conditioning system placed
on top of …

<http://www.hindustantimes.com/Humming-from-AC-is-not-nuisance-HC/Article1-596562.aspx>

Variation in power tariff hike justified

Business Standard

The HC asked the corporation to reconsider appointment of Bhaskarendu
Datta. The Public Enterprises Selection Board had shortlisted him but the
Appointments …

<http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/variation-in-power-tariff-hike-justified/407078/>

Court upholds music teacher’s conviction

Times of India

The convict had immediately got bail. An in-house inquiry by the music
school also went in his favour. The family then moved the HC against the
inquiry. …

<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Court-upholds-music-teachers-conviction/articleshow/6502778.cms>

Sebi dismisses more RTI queries in FY10

mydigitalfc.com

… purpose of providing the same to RTI applicants. He rejected the
investor’s appeal saying Sebi had got a stay in the Bombay HC against the
CIC’s ruling.

<http://www.mydigitalfc.com/stock-market/sebi-dismisses-more-rti-queries-fy10-707>

NE India: NHRC asks Meghalaya to file report on child labour in …
Tezang Chakma: The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) which took sou moto cognizance of a media report alleging that about 70000 children from …

Tribunal dimensions ‘force of attraction’ rule

Business Standard

Though unrelated, recently the Mumbai tax tribunal in the case of Linklaters LLP has held that the UK law firm was taxable on the entire income from …

Awareness of Act remains low

Deccan Chronicle

“The state government has already issued orders directing the sub-divisional magistrates/revenue divisional officers to head the tribunal and conduct cases …

LEGAL NEWS 05.09.2010

Orissa submits writ petition in Supreme Court on Polavaram project

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, …

LEGAL NEWS 3/4/09.2010

Rakshana Steels challenges Centre’s order

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>