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High Time Public Service Commissions Ensure Modern Indian Bureaucracy Draws The Best Talent : Justice PS Narasimha

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Speaking at the Justice ES Venkataramiah Centennial Lecture 2024 on 'Reimagining Constitutional Institution: Efficiency, Integrity, and Accountability', Justice PS Narasimha expressed how rising litigation of service matters signalled the need to review the quality of selections in Public Services. However, Justice Narasimha also flagged concerns over the conduct of panchayat and municipalities' elections by the State Election Commissions : "I …

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1 hour, 50 minutes ago

Allahabad HC Appoints Rtd. CJ Govind Mathur To Lead Commission To Probe PCS-J Exam 2022 'Irregularities'

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While hearing several pleas concerning the allegations of serious irregularities in the UP-PCSJ 2022 examination, the Allahabad High Court has appointed former Chief Justice Govind Mathur to lead an independent commission to probe into the matter. A bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh has urged the commission to file a report by May 3st, 2025, while …

Exam Court Examination Marks Commission Written Answer

2 hours, 35 minutes ago

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

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Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian will be the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. #JustIN | President Of India Droupadi Murmu appoints former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. pic.twitter.com/KidPRef4SX — Live Law December 23, 2024 Born on June 30, 1958, Justice Ramasubramanian Graduated in Chemistry from Ramakrishna …

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Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination." Justice Singh said a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar and an investigation was required …

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5 hours, 11 minutes ago

"Quarrel" Involves Both Parties, Cannot Be A Reason To Grant Divorce On Grounds Of Cruelty: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court has held that a "quarrel" between husband and wife would be attributed to both parties and that it would be a part of the normal "wear and tear" of marital life, and could not be grounds to allow divorce on the ground of cruelty. A division bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya and Uday Kumar held: "The …

Cruelty Case

5 hours, 51 minutes ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 16 to December 22, 2024

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A weekly round-up of important cases from the Madras High Court Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 479 To 2024 LiveLaw 488 NOMINAL INDEX Amudha v State, 2024 LiveLaw 479 K. Sundari v. C. A. R. P. Mari, 2024 LiveLaw 480 KC Chandran and Others v Directorate of Enforcement, 2024 LiveLaw 481 Malliga and Others v. S Shanmugam and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 482 …

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5 hours, 59 minutes ago

Award Passed By Ineligible Arbitrator Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Jammu And Kashmir HC

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The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar has held that award passed by an ineligible arbitrator is liable to be set aside under section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Observations: The court after referring to section 34 of the Arbitration Act observed that “an application for setting aside of award passed by an Arbitral …

Arbitration Court Company Agreement Respondent Set Srinagar

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Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

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The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh denied anticipatory bail to Khedkar observing that prima facie, a strong case is made out against her. …

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Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

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The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Assam Government to inform it by February 25, 2025, about the status of the issuance of notification for the Draft Rules and Child Protection Policy; filling of the vacancies, and the status of social audit and tentative time of completion of the said audit. The division bench comprising Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and …

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6 hours, 27 minutes ago

Allu Arvind Family Urges Calm Amid Attack on Residence

Deccan Chronicle

Producer Allu Arvind has urged restraint after his residence in Jubilee Hills was attacked by unidentified miscreants on Monday. Earlier in the day, a group of unidentified individuals, claiming to be OU JAC leaders, allegedly pelted stones at the residence of actor Allu Arjun. Videos circulating online show the group demanding justice for Sri Tej’s family, accusing Allu Arjun of …

Arjun Allu

7 hours, 19 minutes ago

Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court takes a "a serious view of the sad situation where it seems that the State of Punjab is treating the third pillar of democracy very shabbily." The Court noted that in Sub Division Derabassi, District Mohali, 03 Judicial Officers are holding Court on the ground floor of a double storied building in which Sub …

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7 hours, 53 minutes ago

Amendment To UP Consolidation Of Holdings Act Doesn't Require Registration Of Adoption Deeds Executed Before 01.01.1977: Allahabad HC

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While allowing a 40 year old writ petition, the Allahabad High Court has held that consolidation proceedings in the State of Uttar Pradesh cannot be overruled on the ground of non-registration of adoption deed when such deed was executed prior to 01.01.1977. Petitioner submitted that on the basis of adoption deed dated 25.10.1974, being the adopted son of the deceased, …

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Face Covering By Women Advocates Violates BCI Dress Code: J&K High Court

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The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has categorically held that women advocates cannot appear before the court with their faces covered, citing clear provisions under the Bar Council of India rules. Upon submission of the report to this effect the court scrutinized the legal framework under the BCI rules, specifically Chapter IV, which prescribes the dress code …

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8 hours, 39 minutes ago

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup December 16 - December 22, 2024

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Nominal Index: Sardul Singh son of Joga Singh VS Davinder Kour wife of Gurinder Singh 2024 LiveLaw 341 Vaishno Devi and ors Vs Commissioner Secy. Department and ors 2024 LiveLaw 342 Sat Paul Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 343 UT Of J&K Vs Irfan Qayoom 2024 LiveLaw 344 J&K Bank Vs Abdul Majeed Bhat 2024 LiveLaw 345 Mohammad Subhan …

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Lakshmi Puri's Plea Against TMC's Saket Gokhale Alleging Non-Compliance Of Ruling In Defamation Suit

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Lakshmi Puri, former Indian Assistant Secretary-General to the United Nations, on Monday moved the Delhi High Court alleging that Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale failed to comply with a ruling asking him to put an apology on social media and pay Rs. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora issued notice in Puri's plea which seeks seek execution of the judgment passed …

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9 hours, 34 minutes ago

Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Indevar Pandey have reiterated that once the Committee of Creditor has approved the resolution plan, then no claim is to be entertained. Counsel for the Respondent stated that IBC is a time-bound process and drew attention to the case of M/s RPS Infrastructure Ltd. vs. …

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10 hours, 19 minutes ago

“There Has Been An Increase In Inflation:" J&K High Court Emphasises Revising 'Notional Income' Under Second Schedule Of Motor Vehicles Act

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Recognising the impact of inflation and the devaluation of currency over the years the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has emphasised the need to revise the notional income of non-earning persons as stipulated in the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court reasoned, “The income of a non-earning person, as specified in the Second Schedule, …

Insurance Inflation Court Income Company Schedule Motor Vehicles Act

10 hours, 38 minutes ago

Jharkhand HC Reduces Interest Rate, Compensation By MACT To Family Of Deceased 50-Year-Old, Cites Excessive Award Under Conventional Head

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The Jharkhand High Court has slashed the interest rate on compensation awarded to the family of a 50-year-old barber who was struck by a mini-bus, ruling that the 12% annual interest granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Dumka, was excessive. Justice Subhash Chand, presiding over the case, reduced the interest rate to 7.5%, stating, “The impugned Award passed by …

Insurance Compensation Court Interest Company Tribunal High

12 hours, 27 minutes ago

Jharkhand HC Sentences Cops For Unlawful Arrest Of Flipkart Employees Over Alleged OTP Misuse, Says Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Were Ignored

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Recently, the Jharkhand High Court has charged two police officers with criminal contempt for unlawfully arresting two Instakart employees, in agency which acts as a logistics arm within the Flipkart Group of Companies, in violation of Supreme Court guidelines set out in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar. The Court further noted, “Personal liberty is an important fundamental right guaranteed …

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15 hours, 14 minutes ago

SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: From the intricate workings of constitutional institutions to the legacy of Justice ES Venkataramiah, Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court shed light on crucial aspects of India’s legal framework in an event organised by the National Law School of India University on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Justice Narasimha emphasised the vital role constitutional institutions play in preserving …

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15 hours, 14 minutes ago

Godavari-Penna project will be game changer: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

New Indian Express

KADAPA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has accorded top priority to the Godavari-Penna river interlinking project to transform Rayalaseema into a fertile region, said Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu. Slamming the previous YSRCP regime for pushing the State into Rs 14 lakh crore debt, he said, “They mortgaged collectorates, tahsildar offices and TIDCO houses, yet failed to build proper …

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15 hours, 14 minutes ago

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Ruling that a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said investigation was required to …

Delhi Khedkar

15 hours, 14 minutes ago

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

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High Court's necrophilia ruling: Sex with dead body horrendous but not rape

India Today

Engaging in sexual intercourse with a person's dead body is one of the most horrendous acts one can think of, but the offence does not come under Section 376 of the now-shelved Indian Penal Code or under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Chhattisgarh High Court has observed. The High Court made the observation while upholding the …

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High Time Public Service Commissions Ensure Modern Indian Bureaucracy Draws The Best Talent : Justice PS Narasimha

Allahabad HC Appoints Rtd. CJ Govind Mathur To Lead Commission To Probe PCS-J Exam 2022 'Irregularities'

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

"Quarrel" Involves Both Parties, Cannot Be A Reason To Grant Divorce On Grounds Of Cruelty: Calcutta High Court

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 16 to December 22, 2024

Award Passed By Ineligible Arbitrator Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Jammu And Kashmir HC

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

Allu Arvind Family Urges Calm Amid Attack on Residence

Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation

Amendment To UP Consolidation Of Holdings Act Doesn't Require Registration Of Adoption Deeds Executed Before 01.01.1977: Allahabad HC

Face Covering By Women Advocates Violates BCI Dress Code: J&K High Court

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup December 16 - December 22, 2024

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Lakshmi Puri's Plea Against TMC's Saket Gokhale Alleging Non-Compliance Of Ruling In Defamation Suit

Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT

“There Has Been An Increase In Inflation:" J&K High Court Emphasises Revising 'Notional Income' Under Second Schedule Of Motor Vehicles Act

Jharkhand HC Reduces Interest Rate, Compensation By MACT To Family Of Deceased 50-Year-Old, Cites Excessive Award Under Conventional Head

Jharkhand HC Sentences Cops For Unlawful Arrest Of Flipkart Employees Over Alleged OTP Misuse, Says Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Were Ignored

SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

Godavari-Penna project will be game changer: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

High Court's necrophilia ruling: Sex with dead body horrendous but not rape