NEWS: Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde disqualified himself from hearing Andhra Government’s Plea against High Court order continuing Trifurcation of Capitals
Chief Justice, SA Bobde on Tuesday recused himself from trial Andhra Pradesh Government’s plea against the temporary stay order passed by the High Court on the creation of three capital cities in the State
NEWS: No Statutory Prohibition on Contributions to NDRF from PM CARES Fund says SC
The Supreme Court refused to direct the transfer of money collected under the PM CARES Fund set up for COVID-19 relief to the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
NEWS: [Section 304B IPC] Failure to file FIR Complaining Dowry & Harassment before Death of Victim is Inconsequential: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India stated while putting aside the order of the Allahabad High Court permitting bail to a man who was held guilty in a dowry death case that the FIR against dowry & harassment case is irrelevant if it is lodged after the death of the sufferer/victim.
NEWS: Don’t need permission to proceed in Suo Motu contempt case, says SC
The permission of the Attorney General is not necessary for the Supreme Court to continue with Suo Motu disdain petitions, as the court is using its intrinsic privileges under the Constitution
NEWS: Appraisal Amendment by SC on Official Language Act
Parliament enacted the Official Languages Act, 1963 which provided for the continued use of English for official purposes along with Hindi, even after 1965.
NEWS: SC asks Allahabad HC to Decide on Plea for Dr. Kafeel Khan’s Release in 15 Days
Dr. Kafeel Khan, a lecturer at one time is now in Jail despite granting of bail from Allahabad High Court. The timeline of his activities has been under the news for many days and now that it’s time for him to get out of jail
NEWS: NHRC has sought an Action Taken Report over the Plight of Sex Workers in India
A petition has been filed by civil rights lawyer & social activist Radhakanta Tripathy to the NHRC stating that the plight of sex workers since the outbreak of the pandemic.
NEWS: Kulbhushan Jadhav Case to Be Heard by The Three–Judge Bench
ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Islamabad High Court head petition filed by the government to appoint a legal representative for Kulbhushan Jadhav. To which decision was taken by the Islamabad High Court to set up a larger bench to hear the case.
NEWS: Rhea Chakraborty moves To Supreme Court over “Unfair Media Trial”
Bollywood Actress moved to the SC, alleging the Media of unfair trials and making her the sole responsible for the death of the Actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
NEWS: Supreme Court Rejects Impleadment Application Against Adv. Prashant Bhushan
The registrar may reject to receive a petition on the basis that it reveals no reasonable cause or is trivial or contains offensive matter, but the petitioner may in a period of fifteen days of the making of such order, appeal by means of motion, from such denial to the Court.
NEWS: Plea in Delhi HC, Challenging Centre’s Decision to De-classify Mask and Sanitizer from Essential Commodities
A petition has been filed in Delhi HC seeking directions to the Centre for classifying masks and sanitizers as “essential commodities” and regulations of their prices.
NEWS: Plea in Delhi High Court Seeking BCI to Conduct All India Bar Exam Online
The All India Bar Exam was scheduled to be conducted on 16th August 2020. However, the Bar Council of India canceled the exam due to the pandemic, without providing a new date.
NEWS: Andhra Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to CEO of LG Polymer Plant, in Vizag Gas Leak Case
Andhra Pradesh HC granted bail to twelve persons from LG Polymer management i.e. the company’s CEO, two directors, and nine others, in relation to the gas leak incident at LG Polymer Plant in Vizag this May 2020.
NEWS: Madhya Pradesh H.C. Orders Molestation Accused to Get Rakhi Tied By Survivor as Condition for Bail
The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to a man accused of molestation, on condition that he would get a Rakhi tied on his wrist by the complainant and “promise to protect her for all times to come.”
NEWS: Plea in SC, Direct Centre, to Control the “uncontrolled” Broadcasting Electronic News Channels
A petition has been filed in SC seeking to protect the right to life with dignity as guaranteed under the constitution of India. The Petition urges SC to direct the centre to restrict the activities of unregulated, uncontrolled, “self-declared” news broadcasting channels.
NEWS: Karnataka HC issues notice in plea challenging 25% domicile reservation at NLSIU Bangalore.
The petition contended that the Amendment Act is arbitrary and Ultra Vires to the Constitution of India. It fails to satisfy the twin test for reasonable classification within the outline of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
NEWS: Is Constitutional validity of Domicile/residence-based reservation in admission to PG medical courses within state quota?
SC to hear reference on 18th August, on a batch of an appeal raising the issue of the constitutional validity of domicile/residence-based reservation in admission to ‘PG medical courses’ within the state quota.
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