KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has accepted an appeal against the death penalty given by a POCSO court to a man convicted of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. This appeal was filed by the convict, Mostakin Sardar, and will now be reviewed by a division bench of the High Court.
The Calcutta High Court upheld the Local Complaints Committee’s dismissal of a sexual harassment complaint against Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakraborti, Vice Chancellor of NUJS. The court noted the complaint was time-barred and the allegations did not constitute sexual harassment under the POSH Act, affirming that decisions by the Executive Committee were not solely his responsibility.
The NLU Consortium has appealed to the Delhi High Court against a ruling that required revising CLAT 2025 results due to errors identified in the exam questions. The court acknowledged mistakes in two questions and mandated corrections, while the Consortium argues this judicial intervention oversteps boundaries on academic matters. Both sides await further hearings.
Zomato faces a tax demand of Rs. 803.4 crore regarding alleged GST non-payment on delivery charges, which includes penalties and interest. The company plans to challenge this order, citing confidence in its legal position. This scrutiny underscores regulatory pressures in the food delivery sector, potentially affecting Zomato’s financial stability.
The Supreme Court on Monday (9th Dec) ordered the Union government to grant permanent commission to Lt Col Suprita Chandel, citing her unfair denial compared to male counterparts. Justices Gavai and Vishwanathan acknowledged her commendable service since 2007 and emphasized equal treatment. The court’s ruling underscored the necessity for gender equality in the armed forces.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, denied an advocate’s plea to reduce a five-year suspension by the Bar Council of India for misconduct. The Court criticized the advocate for participating in Bar Association elections while suspended, asserting he showed no remorse and deserved no sympathy. The appeal was dismissed.
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Gujarat High Court granted ad interim bail to filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, sentenced to two years for a cheque dishonor case. His appeal cited prior payments of Rs 6 lakhs against Rs 22.5 lakhs owed, along with willingness to pay the remaining amount. The next hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2025.
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On November 2, the Bombay High Court issued an interim order preventing a Pune eatery from using the name “Burger King” amid a trademark infringement lawsuit by the US-based Burger King Corporation. The court emphasized a thorough examination of the appeal, while the Pune eatery’s prior use of the name complicates the case.
The Supreme Court on Thursday(14th Nov), granted former Chhattisgarh bureaucrat Anil Tuteja interim protection from arrest related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. This decision came after the Allahabad High Court denied his request to quash criminal proceedings. The court scheduled a hearing for January 21 and also sought responses from the Enforcement Directorate.
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Karnataka: On Thursday(14th Nov): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s appeal against Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA scam case will be heard by a Division Bench on November 23. Siddaramaiah contests allegations of corruption involving land granted to his wife, previously upheld by a single-judge bench that dismissed his plea in September.