Genuinely Green? Tightening the Noose on Environmental Claims in Advertising
by Bose Varghese*, Pooja Kapadia** and Chelsea Sawlani***
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Bulldozer actions against properties for simply being an accused or convict, unconstitutional; Executive cannot be a Judge and demolish properties: SC
“For an average citizen, the construction of a house is often the culmination of years of hard work, dreams, and aspirations. A house is not just a property but embodies the collective hopes of a family or individuals for stability, security, and a future. Having a house or a roof over one’s head gives satisfaction to any person. If this is to be taken away, then the authority must be satisfied that this is the only option available.”
J&K High Court issues Fresh Guidelines to reduce pendency of 5-year-plus old cases in District Judiciary
Action Plan for the year 2023-24 for District Judiciary in the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh — Additional Guidelines & Formation of ‘District Case Management System Committee’.
[Bulldozer action against accused] SC to frame pan-India guidelines against demolition of property of accused
The Court sought suggestions from all the parties, which can be considered in framing appropriate guidelines.
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.
Madras HC issues guidelines on disposal of products of conception after MTP of a pregnant minor girl, and on disclosure of her personal details
Madras High Court made the Superintendent of Police of the District concerned responsible if the identity of the minor victim girl or the personal details are revealed to the outside world.
GST officers shall not force a person to give statement after office hours; Must follow instructions of GST-Investigation and CBIC while summoning: Jharkhand HC
The Court stated that to speak or not to speak has always been a dilemma for a person called for giving his statement before the Customs Officer, Central Sales Tax Officer, Police Officer etc, as the implications are serious.
Private Players’ Guide to the Galaxy: Key Aspects of Norms, Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of the Indian Space Policy
by Kaustubh Verma*, Shraddha Suryavanshi**, and Jehan Jhaveri***
Grave injustice in blindly transferring cases without bias evaluation; Delhi High Court issues guidelines to deal Transfer Applications
The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order transferring a case based on allegations that the judge was biased.
Read why Allahabad HC directed UGC to circulate its guidelines on reform programmes dealing with student misconduct, to all Universities
“Last fetters of colonial legacy which had constrained the Indian educational policy and condemned Indian students have been cast aside by the UGC and the BHU. Reform programmes are liable to imbibe noble ideals and strength of character that insulate students from toxic influences and deter them from deviant actions.”
‘Issue pending before the Supreme Court’; Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking issuance of guidelines for release of undertrial prisoners on bail
The Supreme Court has issued directions to each State Government to set up a designated Committee, which has its focus on taking steps for setting up new jails, expanding the existing facilities in the jails, and providing facilities to the inmates using technology.
‘Constitutional Courts monitor functioning of environmental bodies to protect environment and ecology’; SC lays down Guidelines for effective functioning of authorities
The Supreme Court gave directions to the Central Empowered Committee, entrusted with monitoring and compliance of the orders of the Supreme Court on Environment, to promote transparency and efficiency in its functioning.
Uttaranchal High Court directs Chief Wildlife Warden to follow procedure provided u/s 11 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 before directing to hunt/kill any wild animal
“The decision of Chief Wildlife Warden to issue direction to hunt wild animal, has to be on a rational basis, foundationed on credible material, and not because of any pressure being exhorted by local politicians or people.”
CCPA notifies Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023 to prevent unfair trade practice
On 30-11-2023, the Central Consumer Protection Authority notified the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023. The provisions came into
Delhi High Court directs GNCTD to constitute ‘High-Powered Committee‘ for implementation of 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission for unaided minority schools
Any employee working with an organization has the reasonable expectation of being paid a salary decently so that he can afford a decent standard of living from the said income. In case, the employee is not paid adequately, the same may render the employee unmotivated to work and the employee may not give his best in the organization and may look for other suitable jobs to supplement his/ her income.
Delhi High Court issues directions in relation to guidelines for inspections by Child Safety Monitoring Committee
“The Chairperson as head of the Committee will decide which school is to be inspected on a particular day and an intimation in advance will be given to the members. If the member/s does not remain present at inspection time, the inspection shall be made in their absence by the Chairperson.”
Allahabad HC asks UP Bar Council to issue guidelines, restraining Advocates from wearing uniforms outside Court premises
Allahabad High Court directed the opposite party no. 4 to inform the Bar Council of U.P. about several cases being filed, alleging Advocates in uniform going to intervene in private property dispute and assisting land mafia in grabbing property of citizens.
Home Ministry to prepare a comprehensive manual on media briefings by police personnel: Inside Supreme Court verdict
Supreme Court directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to complete the manual on media briefings by 31-12-2023
Telangana High Court directs State Government to ensure no PoP Idols are immersed in either Hussain Sagar Lake or any water bodies in Hyderabad
“Immersion of the Idols made of Plaster of Paris must only take place in baby ponds created by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.”
Delhi High Court issues guidelines for mediators to be followed while recording mediation settlements in heinous crimes
Settlement of non-compoundable offences through mediated settlement agreements is not permissible. Even otherwise, to permit the accused and complainant to compromise an offence on payment of money, in session triable serious criminal cases which attracts punishment up to life, cannot be subject matter of mediated settlement agreements.