Kerala: The Kerala High Court dismissed two writ petitions filed by M/S. M.D. Esthappan Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. and its proprietor, M.D. Esthappan. The petitions challenged the enforcement proceedings initiated by Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act).
Kerala: Today, 6th Feb, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the promoters of Patanjali Ayurved, have filed an application in a Kerala court, requesting the recall of a non-bailable arrest warrant that was issued against them for not attending a scheduled court hearing in a case related to misleading advertisements.
Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging the misuse of anti-dowry and domestic violence laws, emphasizing that lawyers should avoid becoming litigants. “An advocate must always avoid being a litigant,” the Court remarked, directing Advocate Vishal Tiwari to withdraw the plea. The Court’s statement highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism and impartiality in the legal field. Tiwari ultimately chose to withdraw the petition following the Court’s observation.
NEW DELHI: The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday(22nd Jan) that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, has started taking medical assistance, which has improved his health condition. Dallewal has been fasting as part of the ongoing farmers’ protests demanding a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
A Kerala court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna after allegations of misleading claims about Patanjali Ayurved products curing ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. The case, triggered by complaints from ophthalmologist K.V. Babu, cites violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. This action follows the Supreme Court’s warning against unchecked misleading advertisements.
The Kerala High Court on Thursday(12th Dec) rebuked both ruling and opposition parties for obstructing public roads during meetings, labeling a specific CPI(M) conference as a “breach of trust.” The court directed police to identify participants and mandated action against them. Concerns were raised about further protests violating court orders, reinforcing the need for unbiased law enforcement.
The Bombay High Court ruled that keeping a mother’s four-year-old daughter away from her is “cruelty” under IPC Section 498-A. Despite a lower court’s custody order, the child is withheld, causing mental harassment. The court upheld an FIR against the mother’s in-laws, emphasizing ongoing mental injury and contempt of judicial orders.
A defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi, filed by VD Savarkar’s grandnephew, alleges that Gandhi falsely claimed Savarkar wrote about an incident of violence against a Muslim man. Gandhi, who missed a court hearing on December 2 due to Parliament duties, is ordered to appear next on January 10, facing potential legal consequences.
Justice BR Gavai, born on November 24, 1960, became a Supreme Court judge on May 24, 2019. He authored 147 judgments, addressing issues like the validity of arbitration agreements, the abrogation of Article 370, and the constitutionality of the electoral bond scheme. Gavai is noted for his integrity and seniority in the judiciary.
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