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Bar under S.77 of U.P. Revenue Code is not applicable due to no change in Bhumidhari Rights; Allahabad HC upholds State’s use of land for water tank and RCC centre
“Whenever even a very small part of an area, reserved for a public purpose, is used for other public purpose, the Gram Sabha concerned, and officials of State will take endeavour to make out a larger consensus amongst the villagers so that they may not approach this Court to oppose the public cause”
NCLAT upholds Central government’s takeover of Delhi Gymkhana Club; directs conduct of elections for management restoration
The NCLAT noted that the NCLT had not delegated its jurisdiction to the 15-member committee but tasked the committee to act under the NCLT’s oversight, ensuring compliance with its guidance and observations.
Blind rejection of License transfer request without provision violates principles of Equity, Justice & Good Conscience: Rajasthan High Court
The Court advised the State of Rajasthan to amend the Motor Driving School Registration Scheme, 2018 to include provisions for license transfer to legal heirs.
“Object of consulting the Central Vigilance Commission is not in the interest of the employee but in the larger interest of the banking institution”: Karnataka HC
While considering a matter revolving around dismissal of a Banker due to indiscriminate lending of money to fictitious persons, the Court stated, “Funds are parked with the banks by broad segments of the public and this establishes a public trust which compels the banker to act with a greater care than what individuals engaged in commerce ordinarily do.”
“Interests of securing higher profits must yield before the safety of lakhs of passengers using the platform”: Bombay HC
The Court held that railway platforms exist mainly for travelling passengers and their free movement; their safety being paramount compared to the business interest of the petitioner in operating the catering stall.
Delhi High Court dismiss PIL seeking directions to allow Delhi CM to interact with the Delhi Assembly for efficient governance
A PIL was filed seeking issuance of directions to GNCTD to provide arrangements for efficient governance of Delhi by allowing the Chief Minister to interact with the Delhi Assembly and Cabinet Ministers via video conferencing subject to any conditions that may be imposed.
Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL urging Govt. to publish Justice Rohini Commission report on OBC sub-categorization
“The commission formed under Article 340 of the Constitution which was headed by G. Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes. It proposed a four-category formula for the equitable redistribution of the 27% quota for Other Backward Classes.”
No public interest involved in distributorship decision amidst land ownership dispute; Calcutta High Court upholds LPG distributorship grant
Calcutta High Court held that when a decision involves a commercial transaction, it is primarily governed by commercial considerations not any public interest.
ILS Law College, Pune One Day Seminar on ‘Reforms in Bail Law to Maximize Access to Justice’: 14 October 2023
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Allahabad HC directs UP Congress Committee to clear UPSRTC dues of Rs. 266 Lakhs with 5% interest within 3 months
This matter has been pending since the year 1998 and after 25 years it could not be settled between the parties. Hence, Allahabad High Court has taken up the matter to be decided on merits.
Never Reported Judgment| Restrictions imposed on landlord’s rights in public interest are not unreasonable [(1952) 1 SCC 764]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1952 on West Bengal Rent Control (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1950.
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
“No express provision barring transfer in Public Interest”, Calcutta High Court upholds Anganwadi teacher’s transfer on negligence and misconduct
“When public services are disrupted due to an Anganwadi worker’s attitude, the Authority can make appropriate order commensurate with the situation for the interest of the public.”
‘Policy framed by the Government is in national interest’; Delhi High Court dismisses plea against conversion of Ordnance Factory Board into Corporations
“The policy decision of the Government is aimed to enhance functional autonomy, efficiency and unleash new growth potential and innovation in Ordnance Factories. The re-structuring is aimed at transforming the Ordnance Factories into productive and profitable assets, deepen specialization in product range, enhance competitiveness, improving quality and cost efficiency.”
‘Public interest demands easy, affordable access to anti-cancer drug’; Delhi High Court denies interim injunction to Bayer Healthcare for drug ‘Regorafenib’
Bayer healthcare LLC was selling its product of Rs. 36,995 by importing the same into India, whereas the Natco Pharma Ltd. was manufacturing the product in India and selling the same of Rs. 9,900. The injunction was refused due to the huge disparity between the prices offered by both, for a life threatening disease.
[Adipurush Controversy] Allahabad HC directs IB Ministry to revisit issue by forming an expert committee; Seeks personal presence of Film Director and Dialogue writer
Allahabad High Court said that the Gods have been shown in a film by the film makers including the dialogue writers without taking care of holiness and sanctity of those characters.
[Adipurush Controversy]: Will I&B Ministry take steps in public interest by invoking revisional power under Cinematograph Act; Allahabad High Court asks Centre
Allahabad High Court has also allowed an application requesting the inclusion of Manoj Muntashir Shukla, the dialogue writer of ‘Adipurush’, as a party in the case and issued notice to him.
Counter-speech protecting interests of LGBTQ+ neither antithesis to public interest nor amounts to defamation; Canada SC dismisses SLAPP suit
In an anti-SLAPP ruling, Supreme Court of Canada dismissed defamation suit targeting counter counter-speech protecting rights of marginalised groups, i.e.; transgender and other 2SLGBTQ+ youth.