Assessment Order not needed To Contain Reference Disclosing of Every Query: Bombay HC
It was held by the Bombay HC that it is not mandatory for the assessment order to contain a reference for the disclosure of the satisfaction in respect of every query that has been raised. The bench comprised of Justices K R Shriram
SC Appoints Amicus Curiae to Address Delay in FSL Reports in NDPS Cases
The Supreme Court bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Rajesh Bindal has appointed Senior Advocate Nikhil Goel as amicus curiae to examine why States fail to submit Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports along with the Challan within the stipulated time under the Narcotics
Karnataka HC Upholds Ex-Wife’s Right to Claim Property in Family Court, Redefines Scope of Marital Disputes
In a recently-passed judgment, which may revolutionise the trial of post-divorce property claim, the Karnataka High Court observed that a divorced wife can approach a family court for a share in the property inherited by her former husband. On the same note, this
SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border
The bench of justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence among farmers for the resolution of farmer’s grievances. Accordingly, SC on 2nd August postponed the hearing of the Shambhu blockade and gave Haryana and Punjab time
Plea for the formation of SITs to inquire the Electoral Bonds dismissed by SC
The SC dismissed the petitions that sought to set up a special investigation team for the investigation of the alleged instances of the quid pro quo arrangements between the corporate and political parties through electoral donations. It was said by the court that
Supreme Court Upholds Renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad; Dismisses Challenge Against Maharashtra Government’s Notifications
The Supreme Court dismissed an SLP filed against the Bombay High Court order upholding the Maharashtra government’s notifications changing the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively. The Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S.V.N Bhatti refused to
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Plea in Swati Maliwal Assault Case
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail in the Swati Maliwal assault case. The order came from a bench comprising
Bombay High Court to Hear PIL Against Maharashtra Government’s Welfare Schemes
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash the Maharashtra Government’s Mukhya Mantri Ladki Bahin Yojana (Chief Minister’s Beloved Sister Scheme) and Mukya Mantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojna (Chief Minister’s Youth Employment Skill Training Scheme).
Writ petitions under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be used to challenge mutation orders: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent judgment the Uttarakhand High Court has made it clear that the writ petition under the Article 227 of the Constitution of India cannot be maintainable against mutation proceedings. This ruling also illustrates that mutation orders are of limited practical use
Karnataka HC decided that the father’s natural guardianship rights prevail till special prohibition
Single bench judge Justice Venkatesh Naik T quashed the petition initiated by the wife against her husband for the offense punishable under 361IPC. Where he was charged with kidnapping his minor child from the custody of his wife. As per the complaint, the
