HIGH COURT OCTOBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Posthumous Reproduction; Arms License to Sportsperson; Bulandshahr Gang-Rape; Jigra Movie; and More
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Madras High Court
Madras High Court dismisses plea on Samsung India Workers’ arrest after State confirms release
Madras High Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition after reviewing the State’s submissions, which indicated that the arrested individuals had been released on 08-10-2024, due to the Judicial Magistrate’s refusal to accept their remand.
Madras High Court quashes criminal case against stunt choreographer Kanal Kannan over Periyar Statue remarks
“Display of provocative words commenting believers of God opposite to the Hindu Temple is the cause for the speech, and the person, who has provoked the speech cannot take advantage of their provocation and prosecute Kanal Kannan for his reaction.”
Criminal Law Roundup September 2024 | Stories on Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise policy scam; Cash-for-job scam; West Bengal Coal Scam; and more
In September 2024, the Supreme Court and various High Courts engaged in significant discussions on criminal law, focusing on critical issues such as Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Delhi excise liquor policy scam; Cash-for-job scam. Key rulings emphasized the balance between individual rights and public interest. Overall, these discussions reflect a dynamic legal landscape committed to upholding justice amid evolving challenges.
HIGH COURT OCTOBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Sexual assault of IAS Officer’s wife; Rehabilitation of migrated wild elephant; Ashiq Hussain Faktoo; Isha Foundation; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Supreme Court stays Madras HC’s order against Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation; Police directed not to take further action
The matter revolves around a habeas corpus petition filed in the Madras High Court by a father who alleged that Isha Foundation is engaging in manipulative practices, effectively brainwashing individuals and making them monks.
Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to aid Dalit student’s IIT fee issue; Grants admission to original allotment batch
Supreme Court acknowledged that the petitioner’s admission had been delayed through no fault of his own. It requested the Director of IIT Dhanbad to utilize his good offices to facilitate the petitioner’s ability to complete the coursework for the time already elapse.
Madras High Court asks State to provide details on criminal cases against Isha Foundation
In view of the serious nature of the allegations raised against the institution, Madras High Court opined that some more deliberations are required to understand the truth behind the allegations.
HIGH COURT SEPTEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Lawyer’s Custodial Assault; Medical Certificates for Parole; Compassionate Appointment; SSB Medical Exam; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
Madras High Court stays operation of Instruction issued by Specified Officer of MEPZ denying GST benefits on Group Health Insurance services
Madras High Court said that the Specified Officer of MEPZ-Chennai had, vide impugned Instruction unilaterally proceeded to remove General Insurance services from the purview of default list of input services.
Centre notifies transfer of Justice Shamim Ahmed to Madras High Court
Justice Ahmed has been transferred from Allahabad High Court.
Madras HC directs Veterinary University to consider application of transgender person for admission under Special Category
Madras High Court directed the University to not reject the application of the petitioner on the ground of being a transgender person.
Filing of written statement after expiry of 30 days can be accepted only if there is an application in writing for condonation of delay: Madras HC
If the power is given to do a certain thing in a certain way, the thing must be done in that way.
Can a writ court entertain a petition seeking ordinary leave for prisoners if it is filed before the expiry of statutory period? Madras HC answers
“Failure in complying with the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982 regarding adherence of time limit contemplated is to be construed as lapse, dereliction of duty or negligence, as the case may be and appropriate disciplinary actions are to be initiated against the Officials, who all are responsible for such misconduct”
HIGH COURTS SEPTEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Read latest updates on Arvind Kejriwal; Manu Bhaker Interview row; DHFL Bank Fraud case; and more
Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season
Madras High Court waives Swiss Garnier’s pre-deposit contemplated under S. 19 of MSMED Act for setting aside an award
The statutory authority under the MSMED Act would only have the jurisdiction to entertain a dispute when the supplier had been registered as a Micro or Small enterprise under the MSMED Act at that relevant point of time.
Can Muslim wife claim interim maintenance under S.151 CPC while seeking divorce under Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act? Madras HC answers
“Since the legislature cannot contemplate a solution to all the problems that are presented in Society. Within the broad framework that is laid down by the legislature, Courts will have to find a solution to the individual cases.”
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for Madras High Court
The Collegium recommended the appointment of 5 Permanent Judges and 3 Judicial Officers as new Judges of Madras High Court.
HIGH COURTS SEPTEMBER 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Read latest updates on T-series; Haldwani Violence; Service and Employment Laws; Cruelty on husband; and more
Take a quick glance at what the High Courts were discussing in this late Monsoon season.
SC stays Madras HC order restoring Disproportionate Assets case against KKSSR Ramachandran & Thangam Thennarasu
On 7-8-2024, the single Judge Bench of N. Anand Venkatesh, J., set aside Special Court orders discharging the minsters and their wives in corruption cases and directed them to appear before the Special Court for MP/MLA cases.