Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of dismissal of 6 female Judges by MP Government
The termination orders were passed based on their unsatisfactory performance during the probation period.
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Uttaranchal HC takes suo motu cognizance of illegal felling of trees in jungle areas of Kaladhungi to Bajpur; directs State to take action against erring officials
“No committee was ever constituted to determine as to who will be the actual traditional forest dwellers or a Scheduled Tribe, who can be protected by the rights conferred upon them by the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.”
In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescent | SC frowns upon Calcutta HC’s advise to girls to control sexual urge; ‘Judges to avoid expression of Personal views’
“The Calcutta High Court advised adolescent girls to protect their dignity, privacy, self-worth and control their sexual urge.”
‘A little respect and a lot more dignity in a dead body’s disposal is required’; Patna High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Bihar Police dumping accident victim’s body in canal
“Many believe that bodies, without life, are dispensable repositories of the soul, but when alive, it carries a soul; the part of a whole, which exists in every living being.”
Delhi High Court takes suo motu cognizance of sexual assault on 3-year-old girl child by school cleaner in South Delhi
“The counsel for the respondent was directed to take all necessary measures to protect the identity and right to privacy of the girl child and that the media acts in compliance with Section 23 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.”
Press Council takes suo motu cognizance against Dainik Bhaskar, Delhi Edition for publishing misleading, obscene and vulgar advertisements
On 20-7-2023, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Chairperson, Press Council of India took suo motu cognizance against Dainik Bhaskar, Delhi Edition for publishing
Manipur Women Video Parade | Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance; directs govt to inform action taken against culprits
The Bench led by CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud directed the Central and State government to inform the steps taken against the perpetrators in the instant matter.
Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court order seeking report on rape victim’s mangal dosh
The Allahabad High Court had directed the Astrology Department of Lucknow University to determine if the alleged rape victim is a Mangalik, after the accused refused to marry her due to her Mangal Dosh.
Delhi High Court takes suo motu cognizance on a bail application facilitating admission of an 8-year-old child whose parents are in judicial custody
It is not only in cases dealing with family disputes that the rights and welfare of the child should be considered but also in the cases as the present one, the courts can become and act as the parent of the child and ensure that the child is not deprived of its Fundamental Right to Education.
Hathras Gang Rape| CRPF to provide security to the victim’s family & witnesses; SC says apprehensions are not without justification
In a matter of the present nature it is necessary to address the normal perception and pessimism which cannot be said as being without justification.
Hathras Gang-Rape | “Shocked by reports of events that led to victim’s cremation”, All HC orders registration of Suo Motu PIL
Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench of Rajan Roy and Jaspreet Singh, JJ., while taking suo motu cognizance of an extremely sensitive and
PCI takes suo-motu cognizance with regard to attack on house of Senior Journalist Prasantha Charkavarti
Press Council of India Chairman Justice Shri C.K. Prasad has noted with concern attack on house of Prasantha Charkavarti senior journalist/General Secretary
TN Custodial Deaths | Madras HC passes slew of directions for conducting of enquiry by the Judicial Magistrate in the brutal killing of father-son duo
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of P.N. Prakash and B. Pugalendhi, JJ. had directed the Judicial Magistrate (I), Kovilpatti, to go
Media victimised by anti-social elements| Killing of a journalist by alleged sand mafia in Unnao: NHRC issues notice to UP Govt.
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a journalist was allegedly killed by sand
Threat to terminate services of journalists associated with daily newspaper Hindu: PCI takes suo motu cognizance of the matter
Threat to terminate services of journalists associated with daily newspaper Hindu The Press Council of India Chairman Justice C.K. Prasad has noted
Govt of J&K authorises its officers to decide content of print, electronic and other forms of media for “fake news” & proceed against journalists and media organisations: PCI takes suo motu cognizance
Taking note of provisions regarding “Fake News” mentioned in the Media Policy 2020 whereby Government of Jammu and Kashmir authorises its officers
Pat HC | Court takes suo motu cognizance of the viral video showing a child trying to wake up his dead mother; Seeks report of Government
Patna High Court: A Division Bench of Sanjay Karol, CJ and S. Kumar, J. Took suo motu cognizance of a new article
AP HC | Suo motu contempt proceedings initiated against several persons including law makers for alleged abuses, threats to Judges and the Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench of Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari and C. Praveen Kumar, JJ., has issued contempt notices to as many
Press Council of India takes Suo motu Cognizance on the alleged attack on Journalist Arnab Goswami – Calls for a Report from Government of Maharashtra
The Press Council of India is distressed to know about the alleged attack on Mr Arnab Goswami purportedly for his views as
Ker HC | Defilement of river Periyar; Court takes suo motu cognizance, issues notice to State authorities
Kerala High Court: Devan Ramachandran, J. took suo motu cognizance of issue regarding suspected defilement of river Periyar. Bench stated that pollution of