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Delhi High Court upholds ban on flavoured/ scented Tobacco, Gutka, Pan Masala; holds ‘Ban’ is a policy decision not subject to judicial review

The Delhi High Court held that Pan masala, gutka or any other form of chewing tobacco is meant for human consumption will fall under the ambit of Section 3(1)(j) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Case Briefs High Courts

[Aarey Car Shed Project] Sending text messages to IAS officer regarding preservation of trees does not constitute offence under S. 186 IPC| Bombay High Court

The accused had pleaded with IAS officer Smt. Ashwini Bhide to look for alternatives so that the trees in the Aarey Forest area, which he has stated to be about 3,500 in number, can be saved during the construction of a car-shed on the same land.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court upholds bail granted to the former director of BPSL Aarti Singhal in Bhushan Steel scam

Delhi High Court observed that in absence of any cogent, supervening circumstances necessitating cancellation of bail of the respondent/accused, the Court cannot merely cancel the bail so granted.

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Delhi High Court refuses bail to Justdial employee alleged of duping people on the pretext of getting their loans sanctioned under the ‘PM Mudra Loan’

Delhi High Court noted that the applicant was working at Justdial in December 2016 as a Relationship Manager and was actively involved in supplying data to his co-accused persons and his link with the said co-accused persons.

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Delhi High Court directs MoEF to review DOAS technology for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS

The Review Report submitted by IIT Kanpur on DOAS Technology for the Measurement of Gaseous Air Pollutants in Ambient Air recommended DOAS technologies for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court refuses bail to former AAP leader Satyender Jain, co-accused Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in money laundering case

The petitioner Satyendar Kumar Jain is an influential person and has the potential to tamper with the evidence as indicated by his conduct during custody.

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Bombay High Court upholds acquittal of a driver being accused of negligent driving and death of a bicycle driver for lack of evidence

Strange state of affairs; Neither investigating authority prepared rough map nor Trial Court took pain in recording correct directions for want of evidence

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Delhi High Court | CPIO, PIO, CIC cannot assess the impact of disclosure of confidential information in anti-dumping proceedings; No inconsistency between RTI Act and Anti-Dumping Rules

The concept of exporting goods into the international market at lower prices came to be known as ‘Dumping’. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) recognises the right of countries to bring in anti-dumping frameworks to deal with issues relating to dumping.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Ramesh Sinha – 15th Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court

Justice Ramesh Sinha, former senior judge of Allahabad High Court was recently appointed as the 15th Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court via notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

High Courts Monthly Round Up| 100+ Legal Stories including Cow Hug Day; Doctrine of Group of Companies; Navratri Celebrations; Right to be Forgotten; Bhim Army, Air India and more [March 2023]

Catch up on all the latest and important legal updates compiled from High Court judgments delivered all over India in March, 2023.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court | Bella Estate, Delhi residents not entitled to rehabilitation as per DUSIB Policy, 2015

Delhi High Court held Bella Estate Jhuggi dwellers not entitled to rehabilitation under Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy 2015.

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Delhi High Court set aside 1-year suspension of BJP MLA Vijender Gupta of Delhi Legislative Assembly

Delhi High Court observed that on perusal of the summary of proceedings, it was clear that there was disturbance caused during the sitting of the House by the petitioner and the ruling party members.

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Acceptance of payment from a ‘stranger’ is unbecoming of a Judicial Officer; Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with termination order

The post of Judicial Officer is a coveted one with responsibilities attached to it and one is expected to be unceremonious, prudent, and not take things in an easy manner.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

[District Police Constable Driver Recruitment] MAT| Clause prohibiting application for one and the same post in more than one unit in the advertisement notice not violative of Article 14, 16 and 19

The Tribunal observed that the act of filling in 2 applications for one and the same post in more than one Unit cannot be accepted to be an inadvertent or innocent act.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court| State Government made efforts to rehabilitate jhuggi dwellers on paper, but the ground reality is far from desirable

Delhi High Court reiterated that the right to housing is a part and parcel of the right to livelihood, health, food, clean drinking water, sewerage and transport facilities, such facilities must be provided to individuals who will be relocated.

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Bursting of the tyre is not an ‘Act of God’; Bombay High Court refuses to exonerate the insurance company from paying compensation

Bombay High Court observed that the dictionary meaning of “act of god” is “an instance of uncontrollable natural forces in operation” I.e., a severe, unanticipated natural event for which no human is responsible.

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Unauthorized occupants of dharmshalas and jhuggis be removed from the Kalkaji Mandir premises within 48 hours; Delhi High Court directs arrangements for Navratri

Delhi High Court directed the unauthorized occupants of dharmshalas and jhuggis to be removed from the Kalkaji Mandir premises by the SHO, Kalkaji within 48 hours and no further time shall be granted to any unauthorized occupant.

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‘Infirmity’ must consist of a disability that incapacitates a person to perform ordinary routine activities; Delhi High Court grants bail to former director of Shakti Bhog Foods Limited

Delhi High Court observed that granting bail on every sickness will render the proviso to section 45(1) PMLA otiose, to be invoked only where the sickness suffered is so serious and life endangering that it cannot be treated in jail.

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Delhi High Court set aside rejection of candidature for appointment to Delhi Higher Judicial Services, 2022

Delhi High Court observed that the petitioner was enrolled as an advocate in 2010 and he fulfils the requirement of “continuously practicing as an advocate for not less than 7 years on the last date of receipt of applications”.

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[Contempt of Court] Advocate under Delhi Bar Council carrying on the business of PG accommodation; Delhi High Court sentences for willful non-compliance of its order

Delhi High Court observed that the respondent is a law graduate enrolled with the State Bar Council and despite being aware of the binding nature of the orders of the Court has shown scant regard for the legal process.