Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Tender Invitations Issued By PSUs For Empanelment Of Law Firms Based On Turn Over Criteria
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Tender Invitations Issued By PSUs For Empanelment Of Law Firms Based On Turn Over Criteria

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tender invitations issued by Public Sector Undertakings and other registered Corporates or Companies, including Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, for empanelment of a Law Firm on the basis of money or turn-over criteria as being ultra vires the Advocates Act, 1961. Observing that it would not be proper or appropriate to relax the standing doctrine and entertain a Public Interest Litigation on the cause raised by the petitioner, the Court said thus: "The settled principle of law is that an aggrieved person must approach the Court. "Standing for individuals has been relaxed by the Indian Courts by entertaining Public Interest Litigation in the event, the person aggrieved is too poor or does not have the means to approach the Court. Noting that it was not the case of the Petitioner that he wanted to apply under the E-Tender and that due to the eligibility criteria, he was prevented from applying, the Court said: "The petitioner claims that he has filed the present Public Interest Litigation trying to raise a public cause.

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PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna

Hindustan Times  

Public interest litigation, once a “virtuous weapon” for the weak and oppressed, has now been reduced to suspicion due to its misuse for monetary or publicity gains, Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna said on Tuesday. Justice Nagarathna commended Baxi for his role in shaping legal thought, especially in human rights and constitutional law. The event marked the unveiling of …

High Court Rejects PILs Seeking Enquiry Into PWD, Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Department Over Alleged Irregularities In Issuing Tenders
2 weeks, 3 days ago

High Court Rejects PILs Seeking Enquiry Into PWD, Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Department Over Alleged Irregularities In Issuing Tenders

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed two public interest litigations seeking a direction to the State Government to hold high level enquiry into the alleged illegalities and irregularities committed by the Public Works Department and Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Department, during the period 2016-17 to 2021-22, while calling for tenders, tender process payment of bills making unauthorized advances to the …

Delhi High Court Junks PIL Against 'Illegal Constructions' At Ajmeri Gate, Imposes ₹10K Costs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi High Court Junks PIL Against 'Illegal Constructions' At Ajmeri Gate, Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to demolish the alleged illegal and unauthorized constructions within the regulated area of city's Ajmeri Gate. 10,000 costs on the petitioner- Mirza Aurangzeb to be deposited with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund. “The jurisprudence which surrounds the development of PIL petitions in India concerns itself primarily to give voice to …

Supreme Court rules against directing legislature on law enactment
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against directing legislature on law enactment

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said the courts could not direct the legislature to enact a law in a particular manner. In a writ jurisdiction, neither the high courts nor the Supreme Court can direct the legislature to enact a law in a particular manner," the bench said, while refusing to hear the plea. The petitioner's counsel said Section 230 …

Delhi High Court Rejects Retired Justice SN Dhingra's PIL Against Election Freebies, Asks Him To Approach Supreme Court In Pending Case
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Rejects Retired Justice SN Dhingra's PIL Against Election Freebies, Asks Him To Approach Supreme Court In Pending Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL filed by retired Justice SN Dhingra against the Bhartiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Indian National Congress over their political promises to distribute cash to the voters in polls. The judge alleged that such an act falls within the meaning of “corrupt practices.” A division bench comprising Chief …

'No Public Interest': Bombay HC Dismisses PIL For Uniform Guidelines On Awarding Tenders For Solid Waste Management In The State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'No Public Interest': Bombay HC Dismisses PIL For Uniform Guidelines On Awarding Tenders For Solid Waste Management In The State

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking uniform guidelines for awarding tender contracts for solid waste management in the state, noting that there was no element of public interest involved in the plea. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre stated “In our considered opinion there is no element of public interest involved …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking De-Recognition Of Aam Aadmi Party For Non-Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedents
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking De-Recognition Of Aam Aadmi Party For Non-Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedents

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking de-recognition of the Aam Aadmi Party alleging that it violated a Supreme Court ruling mandating publishing of criminal antecedents by candidates and political parties.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela rejected the plea moved by. The Delhi High …

High Court issues notice to Punjab and Haryana governments on petition challenging anti-begging laws
1 month, 3 weeks ago

High Court issues notice to Punjab and Haryana governments on petition challenging anti-begging laws

The Hindu  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the State governments of Haryana and Punjab on a Public Interest Litigation petition that has challenged the constitutionality of certain sections of 50-year-old State laws that prohibit begging by criminalising it. While the High Court waits for the responses of the Punjab and Haryana governments, respectively, a Right to Information …

Calcutta High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Regulations Over Coaching Centres In West Bengal, Directs Party To Approach State Authorities
2 months ago

Calcutta High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Regulations Over Coaching Centres In West Bengal, Directs Party To Approach State Authorities

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking to regulate the functioning of coaching centres in West Bengal and for the imposition of guidelines framed by the government of India. The court instead directed the petitioners, who were a registered body, to first approach the state authorities seeking implementation of the guidelines, and for the state. …

Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act
2 months ago

Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi pronounced a judgement in the matter of “Centre for Research Planning and Action v. National Medicinal Plants Board Ministry of AYUSH Government of India” FAO 161/2022 dated 8th January, 2025 re-iterating the limited scope of Section 34 of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Respondent refused to entertain any claim when invoices were raised after March …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part III [Citations 801 - 1200]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 801 to 2024 LiveLaw 1200 The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held once a resolution plan is accepted, the stakeholders cannot impose penalties or claim dues from the Corporate Debtor based on past liabilities. The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharmab has held that breaches of undertakings given before a Court, …

Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mobile Games Alleged To Be Games Of Chance, In View Of Similar Pending Plea In Bombay HC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mobile Games Alleged To Be Games Of Chance, In View Of Similar Pending Plea In Bombay HC

Live Law  

Observing that an identical PIL is pending before the Bombay High Court raising the same issue, the Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a restrain on the operation on certain mobile game platforms on the ground that the games in question constitute games of chance and not games of skill. In our considered opinion, when one High …

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: July To December 2024 [Citations 734 - 1394]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the role of the court under section 9 of the Arbitration Act is to preserve the subject matter of the Arbitration till the arbitral tribunal decides the claims on merits. The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the issue of limitation, raised as a …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1 to 2024 LiveLaw 400 A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that the suggestion that there should be prior censorship of any publication on Rohingyas on Facebook is an example of “a treatment that is worse than the disease.” The Delhi High Court has refused to pass an …

Himachal: HC imposes costs of ₹50,000 on PIL petitioner
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal: HC imposes costs of ₹50,000 on PIL petitioner

Hindustan Times  

Public interest litigation is a weapon that has to be used with great care and circumspection. The judiciary has to be extremely careful to see that behind the beautiful veil of public interest an ugly private malice, vested interest or public interest seeking is not lurking,” observed Himachal Pradesh high court while imposing a cost of ₹50,000 on a petitioner, …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Sexual Harassment Of Women In Indian Film Industry
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Sexual Harassment Of Women In Indian Film Industry

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation raising allegations of sexual harassment of women in the Indian film industry. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela remarked that a “fishing and roving inquiry” cannot be ordered when there is no complaint by an aggrieved party. The PIL …

“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a 62-year-old man and imposed a cost of Rs. The court also restrained the PIL petitioner from filing any PILs in the court without prior permission for 1 year. The court was hearing a petition by T H Rajmohan challenging a Government Order issued by the Revenue Department …

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Appointments Of AAGs, Law Officers; Says Executive's Domain To Decided Their Suitability
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Appointments Of AAGs, Law Officers; Says Executive's Domain To Decided Their Suitability

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a PIL filed by the national President of “Lashkar-E-Hind”, challenging the appointment of Additional Advocate Generals and Law Officers by the State Government, for lacking any merits and being filed solely on the basis of vague allegations. “The suitability of a lawyer who is engaged by the Government is a matter exclusively within the …

SC agrees to hear PIL against Indiabulls Housing Finance alleging irregularities
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC agrees to hear PIL against Indiabulls Housing Finance alleging irregularities

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a public interest litigation seeking an investigation into allegations of illegalities, violations and siphoning of funds by the former promoters of Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited. A bench comprising justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih issued notices to IBHFL and other respondents on the plea filed by the Citizens Whistle Blower Forum, …

Adversarial Litigation In Service Matters At Instance Of A Stranger/ Busy Body Not Permitted: Allahabad HC Imposes ₹20K Cost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Adversarial Litigation In Service Matters At Instance Of A Stranger/ Busy Body Not Permitted: Allahabad HC Imposes ₹20K Cost

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that as per the law laid down by the Constitutional Courts, there is no permission for the initiation of adversarial litigation in service matters at the instance of a stranger or a busybody. 4 and is a busybody who simply wants to harass him, the Court termed the writ petition an abuse of the …

Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula has held that the striking off of the defence of the Petitioner for non-payment of arbitral fees is a drastic measure that exceeds the jurisdiction of the Arbitrator. The court noted that “Section 38 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act stipulates that parties shall deposit equal shares of the arbitral fees. …

Delhi High Court Fines Advocate 10K For 'Outrageous Aspersions' On Judge, Alleging 'Scam In Govt Service'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Fines Advocate 10K For 'Outrageous Aspersions' On Judge, Alleging 'Scam In Govt Service'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has reprimanded a practising advocate by imposing a cost of Rs. 10,000 in a recruitment matter, who had cast aspersions on a judge which dismissed his earlier plea and had additionally alleged that there was a concerted effort to cover up a "scam" in government service.In doing so the court observed that no litigant much less …

High Court Allows Review Petition, Recalls Direction to Respondents to Appoint Petitioner Due to Low Merit
5 months ago

High Court Allows Review Petition, Recalls Direction to Respondents to Appoint Petitioner Due to Low Merit

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court allows a Review Petition filed by the Respondents seeking review of its order directing the Respondent to recall the appointment of a candidate. The Court held that the Respondent was required to issue an appointment letter to the Petitioner as per his respective merit in the respective LDCE, even though the Petitioner was not informed of …

Allahabad High Court Bars Lawyer's Entry In New Chamber Block As He Filed PILs Opposing Its Construction
7 months ago

Allahabad High Court Bars Lawyer's Entry In New Chamber Block As He Filed PILs Opposing Its Construction

Live Law  

Earlier this month, the Allahabad High Court imposed cost of Rs. This is a perfect case where exemplary cost should be imposed on the petitioner.” Petitioner approached the High Court claiming that the soli mining was being done by L&T for the said construction was being done illegally without taking permission from the Mining Department and without any Environmental Clearance …

Bombay HC orders petitioner to deposit ₹7.5 lakh in graft case against bureaucrats
7 months, 1 week ago

Bombay HC orders petitioner to deposit ₹7.5 lakh in graft case against bureaucrats

Hindustan Times  

Bombay high court Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed a petitioner to deposit ₹7.5 lakh within 60 days or face dismissal of his case, whilst hearing a Public Interest Litigation on corruption charges against nine bureaucrats. The court expressed scepticism about the petitioner's intentions, stating, "We are of the view that the petitioner is interested only in initiating cases …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Appointment Of National Small Industries Development Corporation's Chairman
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Appointment Of National Small Industries Development Corporation's Chairman

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of National Small Industries Development Corporation Limited.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said that a PIL is not maintainable in service matters and. The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest …

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that objection regarding the insufficiency of service is considered to be on merits and therefore should be raised before the Arbitrator. Brief Facts: The petitioner, Delhivery Limited, and the Respondent, Far Left Retail Private Limited, entered into a Service Agreement, which later resulted in a dispute. Consequently, the Petitioner …

Delhi High Court Closes PIL On Pendency Of Cheque Bouncing Complaints In North District
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Closes PIL On Pendency Of Cheque Bouncing Complaints In North District

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation on the issue of pendency of the cheque bouncing complaints filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in the Digital Courts in city's North District. A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora closed the PIL which also sought framing …

PIL In Allahabad High Court Seeks Judicial Committee For Recovering Money, Assets Embezzled From Union/State Exchequer
10 months ago

PIL In Allahabad High Court Seeks Judicial Committee For Recovering Money, Assets Embezzled From Union/State Exchequer

Live Law  

Recently, a public interest litigation was filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking constitution of a judicial committee comprising of retired judges of the Supreme Court or High Court for recovering the money and assets which have been embezzled and “looted” from the Union and State Exchequers. Enlisting various scams from the internet, the petitioner pleaded that the various law …

Delhi high court slams law student for filing PIL on jailed politicians: ‘Highly adventurous’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi high court slams law student for filing PIL on jailed politicians: ‘Highly adventurous’

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India to develop a mechanism to ensure that arrested political leaders are allowed to campaign through virtual mode for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Delhi high court called the plea “highly adventurous”. A division bench comprising of acting chief justice Manmohan and …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking 'Authoritative Interpretation' Of Section 66 Of PMLA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking 'Authoritative Interpretation' Of Section 66 Of PMLA

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking “authoritative interpretation” of Section 66 of PMLA, alleging that ED is pressurizing the police and CBI to file FIRs under predicate offence on the basis of the information shared by it with the agencies.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora granted …

Contractors Challenging Tender Conditions Via PIL Pollute Purity Of The Stream Of Public Interest Litigation: Bombay High Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Contractors Challenging Tender Conditions Via PIL Pollute Purity Of The Stream Of Public Interest Litigation: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday observed that permitting contractors to file PILs challenging tender conditions is a sheer abuse of process of the court, and “pollutes purity of the stream of PIL”. “However, permitting a contractor to file a PIL petition challenging the conditions of a tender, in our opinion, is nothing but a sheer abuse of process of …

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking release of Arvind Kejriwal, imposes cost of Rs 75,000 on petitioner
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking release of Arvind Kejriwal, imposes cost of Rs 75,000 on petitioner

Op India  

On 22nd April, Delhi High Court dismissed PIL seeking Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s release on ‘extraordinary interim bail’. Delhi High Court questioned applicant if he was member of the United Nations The matter was heard by a bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan. Further, this court in writ jurisdiction cannot grant extraordinary interim …

When Parties Agree For No Interest Payable Till Arbitral Award Is Made, Arbitrator Bound By This Agreement: Delhi High Court
1 year ago

When Parties Agree For No Interest Payable Till Arbitral Award Is Made, Arbitrator Bound By This Agreement: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Prateek Jalan held that when parties agree that no interest shall be payable, the Arbitral Tribunal is bound by that agreement. Brief Facts: The Petitioner challenged an Arbitral Award, specifically contesting the portion wherein the Arbitrator granted interest on the Respondent's recovery claim against outstanding bills. The Arbitrator in that case awarded …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Filed On Basis Of "WhatsApp Message" Alleging Misappropriation Of Funds By State Bar Council
1 year ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Filed On Basis Of "WhatsApp Message" Alleging Misappropriation Of Funds By State Bar Council

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a public interest litigation filed by an advocate alleging misappropriation of funds generated by the state's Bar Council based on information circulating on WhatsApp groups. “It can therefore be clearly seen that the present petition was filed casually by the petitioner as a knee jerk reaction on the receipt of the WhatsApp messages circulating …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement Of Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement Of Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination 2023

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking postponement of the Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination, 2023, which is scheduled to be held on December 17. Refusing to postpone the examination date, a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna dismissed a public interest litigation moved by one Vishal Yadav.The court observed that a. …

'Sponsored Litigation' : Delhi High Court Pulls Up Lawyer For Filing PIL To Ban Display Of 'Gross Images' In Anti-Tobacco Ads
1 year, 3 months ago

'Sponsored Litigation' : Delhi High Court Pulls Up Lawyer For Filing PIL To Ban Display Of 'Gross Images' In Anti-Tobacco Ads

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure with a young lawyer who filed a PIL seeking prohibition on the display of anti-tobacco The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure with a young lawyer who filed a PIL seeking prohibition on the display of anti-tobacco While hearing the challenge against the single judge order, a division bench of Acting …

Orissa High Court Slaps ₹20K Cost On Organisation For Filing PIL Without Approaching Concerned Authority Seeking Remedial Action
1 year, 5 months ago

Orissa High Court Slaps ₹20K Cost On Organisation For Filing PIL Without Approaching Concerned Authority Seeking Remedial Action

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday imposed ₹20,000 costs on an organisation for filing a writ petition in the nature of Public Interest Litigation before approaching the concerned authorities seeking remedial action. While hearing was going on, the Court queried the petitioner as to whether it has complied with Rule 8 of the Orissa High Court Public Interest Litigation Rules, …

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Public Interest Or Political Interest Litigation?’: Calcutta High Court In Plea For FIRs Against Suvendu Adhikari Over Panchayat Election Comments

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today took up a PIL upon directions of the Supreme Court, pertaining to registration of FIRs and initiation of criminal proceedings against BJP's Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari. Mukherji, which had lifted a stay on coercive action against Adhikari, and directed the West Bengal police to register an FIR for his comments during …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Restrict Cash Transactions On E-Commerce Platforms Like Amazon, Flipkart
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Restrict Cash Transactions On E-Commerce Platforms Like Amazon, Flipkart

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently refused to entertain a public interest litigation to restrict cash transaction of goods, products and services purchased through online shopping platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.The petitioner, Advocate and BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay, sought to withdraw the PIL after a division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula. The Delhi High …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a public interest litigation seeking to restrain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, accused in a cheating case, from releasing the alleged derogatory letters from jail to media about actors Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi and Chahatt Khanna. The PIL was moved by Nishant Singh, a public servant calling himself as “one of the hard-core fans” …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought high-level enquiry into an alleged scam in recruitment of Patwari by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, with rupees ten thousand costs. While finding the petition unmerited, the Division Bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Hirdesh observed, “In the facts and circumstances of the case, …

High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Challenging Union Govt’s Ordinance Giving Overriding Powers To LG Over Services
1 year, 8 months ago

High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Challenging Union Govt’s Ordinance Giving Overriding Powers To LG Over Services

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation challenging the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Ordinance, 2023 promulgated by the Union Government on May 19. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula permitted Advocate Shrikant Prasad to withdraw the plea after noting that challenge. A division bench …

Delhi High Court Reserves Decision On PIL Challenging Notifications Allowing Exchange Of ₹2000 Notes Without ID Proof
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Decision On PIL Challenging Notifications Allowing Exchange Of ₹2000 Notes Without ID Proof

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved judgment on a public interest litigation challenging Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of India's notifications that permit exchange of Rs. 2000 currency notes without requirement of any identity proof.“We will pass appropriate orders,” said the division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad.The plea has. People may …

SC refuses to entertain plea of lawyers' body for action against V-P Dhankar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

SC refuses to entertain plea of lawyers' body for action against V-P Dhankar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 13 refused to entertain a plea challenging the Bombay High Court order, which had dismissed a petition against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, over their remarks on the judiciary and the collegium system for the appointment of judges. "It is submitted that the petitioner herein filed the PIL before the High …

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Response On PIL Seeking Release Of Ex-Gratia Compensation To Families Of Cops Who Died On COVID-19 Duty
2 years ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Response On PIL Seeking Release Of Ex-Gratia Compensation To Families Of Cops Who Died On COVID-19 Duty

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought Delhi government’s response on a public interest litigation seeking release of the ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 1 crore to families of police officers who died on duty during COVID-19 pandemic.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on the plea moved by two advocates and a …

BREAKING - Delhi High Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme
2 years ago

BREAKING - Delhi High Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging Central Government’s Agnipath scheme. "All petitions challenging Agnipath Scheme are dismissed," said the court. Delhi High Court will today pronounce judgment in a batch of pleas challenging Centre's Agnipath Scheme. The apex court had earlier transferred various writ petitions challenging the Agnipath recruitment scheme to the High Court, where similar …

Delhi High Court Imposes One Rupee Cost On Litigant For Filing Frivolous Applications
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Imposes One Rupee Cost On Litigant For Filing Frivolous Applications

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has imposed a symbolic fine of One Rupee on an applicant for filing frivolous applications to seek action against a petitioner and his Special Power of Attorney-holder for alleged perjury.Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said the allegations contained in the applications are so completely bereft of a factual basis or merit, no further judicial time or ink …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Constitution Of 'Politically Neutral Body' For FCRA Implementation
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Constitution Of 'Politically Neutral Body' For FCRA Implementation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking constitution of an independent and "politically neutral body" for implementation of Foreign Contribution Act to avoid misuse of law by the executive.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad pronounced the decision. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation …

'Publicity Interest Litigation, Why Should We Doubt Police?': Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking CBI Probe In Shraddha Murder Case
2 years, 3 months ago

'Publicity Interest Litigation, Why Should We Doubt Police?': Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking CBI Probe In Shraddha Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking transfer of probe in the Shraddha Walkar murder case from Delhi Police to Central Bureau of Investigation. The court also said it will impose a cost on the petitioner.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the case filed by a lawyer …

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