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Prudent to appoint Film Conclave Committee Chairman who enjoys confidence of women: Kerala HC
Kochi, Feb 6: The Kerala High Court's special bench of Justices A. K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and C. S. Sudha on Thursday orally told the government that for the purpose of compliance with the Hema Committee Report, it would be prudent to appoint a Chairperson of the Film Policy Drafting & Cinema Conclave Committee, who "inspires the confidence of women".
Vijay Mallya moves Karnataka HC seeking loan recovery details, banks issued notice
Bengaluru, Feb 5: Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya approached the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday seeking direction to banks to provide details of the total amount recovered against loans obtained by him, United Breweries Holdings Limited (UBHL, now in liquidation).
Audit report reveals discrepancies in accounts of famed Guruvayur Devasom
Kochi, Feb 5: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday allowed an affidavit filed by the state Audit Department highlighting financial irregularities in the Guruvayur Devaswom's accounts, pointing to improper accounting of receipts and expenditures by temple authorities.
Kerala HC rules ragging worse than vandalism, stays re-admission of accused Veterinary students
Kochi, Feb 5: A divisional bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed the order of the single judge which allowed the re-admission of 18 students at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy who were implicated as accused in the suicide of junior student J. S.
Panchayat election postponement: Rajasthan govt seeks more time from HC
Jaipur, Feb 4: The Rajasthan government on Tuesday sought additional time from the High Court to submit its response regarding the postponement of elections in 6,759 Gram Panchayats.
Delhi HC issues summons to Shashi Tharoor in civil defamation suit filed by BJP's Rajeev Chandrashekhar
New Delhi, February 3: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar.
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL by retired judge against cash-based schemes by political parties
New Delhi, February 3: The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a retired judge. The PIL challenges the cash-oriented schemes announced by political parties ahead of elections.
Complaints against West Bengal Medical Council on illegal honorarium payment
Kolkata, Jan 31: The West Bengal Medical Council is facing criticism from representatives of the medical fraternity on various issues. The council was recently accused of targeting a couple of junior doctors who had been at the forefront of the protests against the R.G.
Rajasthan HC urges govt to enact laws on live-in relationships
Jaipur, Jan 29: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Central and state governments to formulate laws governing live-in relationships, emphasising the need for legal clarity on the matter.
'Victory of Congress policies', says Kamal Nath after MP HC upholds 27 pc reservation for OBCs
Bhopal, Jan 29: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath said on Wednesday that the High Court's order to uphold the 27 per cent reservation for the OBC community is a 'victory of the Congress's policies'.
Rajasthan HC to NHAI: Complete Bhankrota flyover on Jaipur-Ajmer highway by April 1
Jaipur, Jan 29: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete the Bhankrota flyover project in Jaipur by April 1, 2025, without any further delays.
PIL seeks ban on animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram Hill Dargah
Madurai, January 29: A petition has been filed seeking a ban on animal sacrifices, including goats and chickens, at the Sikandar Badusha Dargah in Thiruparankundram, Madurai. The petition, filed as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by Kannan, a resident of Madurai, was submitted before the Madurai Bench of the High Court.
Calcutta HC grants protection to suspended doctor in expired saline case
Kolkata, Jan 28: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, granted protection against coercive police action to suspended junior doctor Pallabi Bandopadhyay in the expired saline case in which a woman and a new-born died early this month.
Madras HC nixes Netflix's plea to quash Tamil actor Dhanush's suit against Nayanthara
Chennai, Jan 28: The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by the OTT platform Netflix, seeking to reject Tamil superstar Dhanush's copyright infringement suit against actress Nayanthara.
Three newly appointed judges take oath at Rajasthan HC
Jaipur, Jan 27: Three newly appointed judges -- Chandrashekhar Sharma, Pramil Kumar Mathur, and Chandra Prakash Shrimali -- were sworn in at the Rajasthan High Court on Monday.
HC denies permission to VHP for stall at Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata, Jan 24: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, rejected the appeal from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for allotment of a stall at the forthcoming Kolkata International Book Fair this year which will be organised by the Publishers & Booksellers Guild.
RG Kar case: CBI approaches Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict
Kolkata, Jan 22: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a petition at the Calcutta High Court seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the case of ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor on the premises of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata last year in August.
Bengal govt politically motivated in seeking death penalty for RG Kar convict: Victim's father
Kolkata, Jan 22: West Bengal government's hyperactive approach in seeking the death penalty for the RG Kar case convict is surely politically motivated, the father of the victim woman doctor said on Wednesday.
Punjab, Haryana HC directs Chandigarh administration to act against coaching centres for violating safety codes
Chandigarh, January 22: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Union Territory (UT) administration of Chandigarh to complete proceedings against the coaching centres, for violating building codes, within three months.
Justice Alok Aradhe sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
Mumbai, January 21: Justice Alok Aradhe was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Justice Alok Aradhe sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay HC
New Delhi/Bombay, Jan 21: Justice Alok Aradhe was on Tuesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
West Bengal govt moves to Calcutta HC, demands capital punishment for accused in RG Kar case
Kolkata, January 21: The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved to the Calcutta High Court demanding capital punishment for the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, against the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court order giving life imprisonment.
Delhi LG to swear in Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi High Court Chief Justice today
New Delhi, January 21: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi will administer the oath of office to Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Kejriwal's film screening won't prove his innocence: Delhi BJP
New Delhi, January 19: Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor has slammed Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal for trying to create "confusion" through a film about his arrest, emphasizing that innocence cannot be proven through private screenings but must be established in a court of law.
Everything was planned so that I cannot take any action, alleges Yogesh Kathuniya over Khel Ratna snub
New Delhi, Jan 16: Reflecting on his decision to move the court over his exclusion from the list of Khel Ratna Awardees for 2024, two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed that the National Sports Awards list was released on January 2, deliberately coinciding with the week when the courts were closed, alleging that this timing was planned to prevent him from taking any action.
Indore Central Jail outshines Tihar Jail in prisoner facilities
Indore, January 16: Indore Central Jail has surpassed Tihar Jail in terms of prisoner facilities, according to Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, Suresh Kumar Kait. After inspecting the Indore Central Jail, Kait expressed satisfaction with the cleanliness, food, and discipline, noting that prisoners didn't report any problems.
Delhi HC asks Sports Ministry to reconsider Kathuniya's candidature for Khel Ratna Award
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the selection committee of the Sports Ministry to reconsider the candidature of two-time Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya for the Khel Ratna Award.
Justice Chandran takes oath as Supreme Court judge
New Delhi, January 16: Justice K Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna.
Justice K Vinod Chandran takes oath as Supreme Court judge
New Delhi, Jan 16: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Delhi HC directs Election Commission to address voter list duplication
New Delhi, January 15: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to address the issue of duplicate voter entries in Delhi's voter list.
Justice Sujoy Paul appointed Chief Justice of Telangana HC
Hyderabad, Jan 15: President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as acting Chief Justice of Telangana HC
New Delhi, January 14: The central government, on Tuesday, issued a notification appointing Justice Sujoy Paul as the acting chief justice of the Telangana High Court.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi HC Chief Justice
New Delhi, January 14: The Central Government through Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Justice Sujoy Paul to function as Acting Chief Justice of Telangana HC
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Centre on Tuesday issued a notification appointing Justice Sujoy Paul as Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, shortly after the transfer of incumbent Chief Justice Alok Aradhe to the Bombay HC.
Centre appoints new Chief Justices in Delhi, Bombay HCs
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Centre on Tuesday cleared the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, and of Justice Alok Aradhe as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Massive hoarding violating Kerala HC order erected near Secretariat
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14: Kerala's disregard for judicial orders was on full display as a massive hoarding was erected near the Cantonment Gate of the State Secretariat here, the seat of power, defying repeated directives from the Kerala High Court.
Centre Notifies appointment of Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court Judge
New Delhi, January 13: The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Monday, as per a notification issued by the Centre through the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Justice Ashutosh Kumar to function as Acting Chief Justice of Patna HC
New Delhi, Dec 13: The Centre on Monday issued a notification appointing Justice Ashutosh Kumar as Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, shortly after the elevation of incumbent Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran to the Supreme Court was cleared.
Way you dragged your feet raises doubts: Delhi HC questions Delhi govt over delay in action on CAG reports
New Delhi, January 13: The Delhi High Court on Monday criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, "The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides."
Rajasthan HC judge's phone theft in Jharkhand leads to busting of inter-state gang
Dumka, Jan 12: The mobile phone of a Rajasthan High Court judge was stolen at the famous Basukinath temple in Jharkhand's Dumka on January 1, despite tight security at the spot, prompting immediate action by the police.