HC adjourns hearing on Jaya's impleading plea
11 years, 6 months ago

HC adjourns hearing on Jaya's impleading plea

India TV News  

Bangalore: The Karnataka High Court yesterday adjourned to next week hearing of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's plea to implead her in a petition filed by DMK leader K Anbazhagan challenging the appointment of Bhavani Singh as Special Public Prosecutor, who was later removed, in the disproportionate assets case against her and others. Justice A S Bopanna adjourned the hearing, noting the matter was pending before the Supreme Court, where Jayalalithaa has made a plea against the removal of Singh as SPP.Jayalalithaa had on August 26 moved the High Court seeking to implead herself but the next day, the Karnataka Government issued a notification withdrawing the appointment of Singh as SPP with immediate effect without citing reasons.The notification came within days of Anbazhagan moving the High Court against the February 2 appointment of Singh, alleging serious lapses on his part in the trial.Counsel for Jayalalithaa and others who had filed impleading applications had submitted that they were “totally in the dark” about the withdrawal of Singh's appointment.Jayalalithaa had been charged with accumulating Rs 66.65 crore wealth disproportionate to her known sources of income when she was Chief Minister from 1991 to 1996. A Special Court here is trying the case.

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New Indian Express  

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Live Law  

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New Indian Express  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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10 months ago

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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11 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year ago

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Live Law  

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1 year ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year ago

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Live Law  

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Karnataka High Court stays handover of Jayalalithaa’s valuables to Tamil Nadu govt
1 year ago

Karnataka High Court stays handover of Jayalalithaa’s valuables to Tamil Nadu govt

New Indian Express  

“All the properties were acquired by illegal means and accordingly, ordered to be confiscated. After hearing the petition, Justice Mohammad Nawaz passed the interim order on Tuesday, staying the special court’s order dated July 12, 2023, rejecting her petition, and also the process of handing over valuables to the TN government, scheduled to be held on March 6 and 7, …

Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court dismisses Bengal govt's plea, refuses to stay Calcutta HC order
1 year ago

Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court dismisses Bengal govt's plea, refuses to stay Calcutta HC order

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the West Bengal government's plea seeking an urgent hearing on the Sandeshkhali case which pertains to assault on Enforcement Directorate officers in January. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led state government had moved to the apex court demanding an early hearing after refusing to transfer Shahjahan to CBI custody. West Bengal govt moves apex …

Fast Track Courts & Alternate Dispute Resolution Not Sufficient To Reduce Burden, Courts Should Curb Abuse Of Legal Procedures: Karnataka HC
1 year ago

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Live Law  

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Madras High Court Sets Aside Discharge Of TN Minister I Periyasamy In Corruption Case
1 year ago

Madras High Court Sets Aside Discharge Of TN Minister I Periyasamy In Corruption Case

Live Law  

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Tamil Nadu Today | CB-CID plans to inspect Kodanad bungalow
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Today | CB-CID plans to inspect Kodanad bungalow

The Hindu  

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Jayalalithaa's jewels to be handed over to TN govt in March: Karnataka court
1 year, 1 month ago

Jayalalithaa's jewels to be handed over to TN govt in March: Karnataka court

Hindustan Times  

A special court here has said 27 kg of gold and diamond jewelry -- part of the material evidence in the disproportionate assets case against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa and others -- would be handed over to the neighbouring state's government on March 6 and 7, paving the way for unlocking value of the assets to …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Declines Abhishek Banerjee's Plea For Action Against HC Judge Over Interviews, But Agrees To Consider Request For Transfer Of Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed disinclination to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's request for 'necessary action' against Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, judge of the Calcutta High Court, for 'politically motivated' interviews. With respect to this prayer, the bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Manoj Mishra and Satish Chandra Sharma stated that Banerjee's petition will be tagged with …

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