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‘High ethical standards & transparency essential for credibility of ADR’: Justice SR Krishna Kumar at India ADR Week 2024

MCIA is organising the fourth edition of India Alternative Disputes Resolution Week from 23rd to 28th September 2024.

[Cash-for-Job Scam] Supreme Court grants bail to former TN Minister V Senthil Balaji in money laundering case

V. Senthil Balaji was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 14-06-2023 for an alleged offence under Section 3 of PMLA.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Material Working Facilities operating without CTE, Junagadh Municipal Commissioner oblivious of responsibilities’: Gujarat HC seeks report on non-compliance of Plastic Waste Management Rules

“It was evident that the Municipal Commissioner, Junagadh Municipal Corporation was oblivious of the requirement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, while establishing Material Recovery Facility (MRF) without any approval/permission of the GPCB and engaging private operators who do not have requisite permission of the GPCB.”

Events/Webinars News

SEBI Celebrates First Year Anniversary of Online Dispute Resolution in Indian Securities Market

To cater efficient and smooth dispute resolution process, the SMART ODR portal was developed for resolving disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market through online conciliation and arbitration.

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

Read why Gujarat HC directed Revenue Tribunal’s Chairman to step down for passing ‘diametrically’ opposite orders, whilst State decides on conduct

State to inquire whether the Chairman of the quasi-judicial body like the Tribunal in passing such orders which are contrary to the settled proposition of law and decisions of the Supreme Court, should be permitted to continue on such a senior position.

Appointments & Transfers News

Centre notifies transfer of Justice Shamim Ahmed to Madras High Court

Justice Ahmed has been transferred from Allahabad High Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Filing petition without petitioner’s knowledge is a fraud on court’; SC directs CBI probe

“There is a great sanctity attached to the proceedings conducted in the Court. No professional much less legal professional, is immune from being prosecuted for his/her criminal misdeeds.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Whether ‘tractor-trailer’ sans ‘motor’ falls under ‘motor vehicle’ and is amenable to entry tax under Odisha Entry tax Act? Orissa HC answers

Section 2(h)-“Motor Vehicle” means a Motor Vehicle as defined in Clause 28 of Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; [excluding any tractor, earth mover, excavator, bulldozer or road-roller].

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Anathema to democratic & orderly society’; Orissa HC grants bail to young woman lawyer over alleged custodial assault, harassment

The petitioner- accused is a practising lawyer and daughter of a Brigadier of the Indian Army. However, instead of registering her complaint for road rage, it was alleged that the Police personnel started misbehaving with her and her Indian Army Major- friend.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

NDPS| SC grants bail to man accused of possessing 450 gm smack upon considering 1.5 years of incarceration

The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court’s decision, wherein his bail application was dismissed.

Case Briefs High Courts

In case of no settlement or compromise between parties, Lok Adalat to return matter to Court for disposal: Gujarat HC reiterates

In the case at hand, no settlement was arrived at between the parties and the matter was disposed of in the Lok Adalat by exercising the power under Section 256 of CrPC.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

No demolition across country till Oct 1 without SC’s permission: SC directs against bulldozer action

“The said direction would not be applicable if there is an unauthorized structure in any public place and also to cases where there is an order for demolition made by a Court.”

Appointments & Transfers News

Supreme Court Collegium modifies 3 earlier recommendations for appointment of High Court Chief Justices

Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, the seniormost puisne Judge of the Calcutta High Court has been newly recommended to be appointed as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Determined compensation in FSI/TDR form payable even without any representation or request’: SC grants relief to landowners for surrendering lands to Municipal Corporation

“A duty is cast on the State to pay compensation to the land losers as otherwise there would be a breach of Article 300-A of the Constitution.”

Events/Webinars News

Arbitration Bar of India and Bombay Bar Association to host an event on “Judicial Support and Role of Courts in Arbitration”

The event is scheduled on 21-09-2024.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Failure in furnishing documents & delay in deciding detenu’s representation violates Art. 22(5)’: SC quashes detention order under COFEPOSA

“In the matters pertaining to personal liberty of the citizens, the Authorities are enjoined with a constitutional obligation to decide the representation with utmost expedition. Each day’s delay matters in such a case.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Supreme Court grants bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in CBI case

The Delhi excise liquor policy scam involved two parallel investigations by the CBI and the ED regarding irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the excise policy of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the year 2021-2022.

Case Briefs High Courts

Morbi Bridge Collapse | Gujarat HC directs execution of written instruments outlining benefits to victims including marriage expenses for girls, jobs to PwD

“The list of beneficiaries must include those victims who were already widow and have lost lone earning member of their family. The physically disabled victims shall be accommodated in a well-paid job.”

Hot Off The Press News

MCIA forms new 25-member Council of global practitioners

The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) Council is responsible for the implementation of the MCIA Rules.