Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for three High Courts
On 13-8-2024, the Collegium recommended 14 names for appointment as Judges in the High Courts of Allahabad, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.
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Supreme Court directs NGT and NHRC to oversee the impact of Silicosis prone industries and compensation processes respectively
Silicosis is an incurable occupational lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of silica dust, and it has been rampant throughout India due to inadequate detection, monitoring, and remedial measures.
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Decision to reduce employee’s pay scale and recover excess amount can’t be applied retrospectively after a long time gap: SC
The Court further stated that any step of reduction in the pay scale and recovery from a government employee would be like a punitive action because the same has drastic civil and evil consequences.
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NCDRC directs Fortis Heart Centre to pay Rs 65 Lakhs compensation for gross negligence in conducting angioplasty
NCDRC pointed out that the Fortis hospital and the assigned doctor ignored the condition of the patient’s lungs and started angioplasty, thereby resulting in severe pulmonary edema within half an hour of beginning the procedure leading up to further complications.
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Supreme Court acquits persons accused in 13-year-old murder case as prosecution fails to establish guilt convincingly
While exercising jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution, the Court does not interfere with the concurrent findings recorded by the courts below, until and unless the evidence has not been properly appreciated, material aspects have been ignored and the findings are perverse.
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Vinesh Phogat CAS Appeal | Sole Arbitrator to decide matter before the end of Paris Olympics
On 7-8-2024, Vinesh Phogat had appealed against her disqualification and replacement by the United World Wrestling (UWW) because she failed her second weigh-in, before the gold medal match of the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that was due to commence on the same day.
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Arbitration Act, 1940 doesn’t empower Arbitrator or Court to award interest upon interest or compound interest: Supreme Court
“There is no dispute as to the power of the courts to award interest on interest or compound interest in a given case subject to the power conferred under the statutes or under the terms and conditions of the contract; but where no such power is conferred ordinarily, the courts do not award interest on interest”.
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Karnataka HC charges Homeowners Association members u/S. 304-A, IPC regarding death of a minor girl in apartment complex’s swimming pool
The police had initially charged the elected members under S. 304 of IPC; however, the Court upon prima-facie finding of negligence, quashed the charge under S. 304, IPC and charged the petitioners under S. 304-A, IPC.
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Mere attempt to overtake vehicle not Negligence; Supreme Court enhances MACT compensation from Rs.1,01,250 to Rs.11,25,000
Regarding appellant’s attempt to overtake a vehicle, the Court stated that he was doing an act which is an everyday occurrence on the road, but resultantly suffered extensive injuries himself. Furthermore, it was proved that the offending vehicle was being driven rashly and negligently.
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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge | Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh
Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was serving as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.
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Google has monopoly over relevant product markets for general search services and general search text advertisements: US District Court
U.S. Department of Justice and several States homed in on Google’s distribution agreements and in late 2020 filed lawsuits alleging that the agreements and certain other conduct violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
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DCDRC grants compensation of Rs. 17 Lakhs to actor PK Asokan for immense mental and financial agony due to shoddy tile work in his dream home ‘Punjabi House’
“This case exemplifies the profound impact that consumer grievances can have on an individual’s life. The complainant, a well-known cine artist, trusted the assurances of the opposite parties and made a significant investment in his dream home, Punjabi House, only to be met with poor workmanship and exploitation”.
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July 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 33 Collegium Recommendations; 2 SC Appointments; 17 HC Appointments; 2 Extensions; 1 Transfer
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
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Pilot’s illness resulting in cancelled flight does not amount to ‘extraordinary circumstance’ for refusal to pay compensation under EC Regulation 261: UK SC
The Court stated that EC Regulation 261 provides a standardised level of compensation for passengers which does not require complex analysis. Requiring an enquiry into why, when and how a staff member became ill would be contrary to the intended operation of the scheme.
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Whether a father can be booked for offence of kidnapping for taking away his own minor child from the custody of the mother? Karnataka HC answers
Perusing relevant provisions of Guardianship Act, the Court pointed out that a father is a natural guardian of a minor in the absence of any order otherwise passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
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Karnataka HC asks State Government to frame guidelines vis-a-vis issue of summons under S. 35 of Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Giving the Government 8 weeks’ time to frame such guidelines, the Court laid down certain steps that must be followed whenever a person is to be summoned under S. 35, BNSS.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends the appointment of two Advocates as Judges of Chhattisgarh High Court
The Collegium on 30-07-2024 recommended the names of Bibhu Datta Guru and Amitendra Kishore Prasad, for appointment as Judges of Chhattisgarh High Court.
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Whether defamatory allegations made in arguments before a Court, can form a basis for prosecution for defamation? J&K and Ladakh HC answers
This was a case where the act of defamation took place in Jaipur, where certain allegations regarding the respondent’s association with Hizbul Mujahiddin were levelled by the counsel for the petitioner.
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NY Supreme Court dismisses Neopharma lawsuit against Bank of Baroda and Ernst & Young due to forum non conveniens
The single Judge Bench of Joel M. Kohen, JSC, dismissed the suit on the grounds of forum non conveniens and lack of personal jurisdiction.
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J&K and Ladakh HC takes suo motu cognizance vis-a-vis return of drowned Indian youth’s body from Pakistan
The instant PIL was filed on behalf of the parents of the youth who drowned in the Chenab River under mysterious circumstances and whose body was later found in Pakistan.
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