The Supreme Court has extended the interim stay on defamation proceedings against IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil until November 5, related to a personal conflict with IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri. The dispute escalated after controversial photos were shared, leading to legal claims from both parties regarding reputational damage and alleged misconduct.
The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for not establishing a Municipal Building Tribunal to address illegal constructions on enemy property in Kolkata. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed immediate demolitions of unauthorized structures, warning of potential contempt actions if compliance is not met by the state within two weeks.
Final-year law students filed a petition in the Supreme Court contesting a rule preventing them from taking the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). They argue that this restriction violates their rights and delays their entry into the legal profession. The petition seeks to invalidate the rule and requests permission for the students to sit for the exam. The case is set for a hearing on September 13, 2024.
Today(on 2nd September), The Karnataka High Court has extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 9. The case involves allegations of misconduct related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, with prosecution sanctions granted by the Governor.
The Karnataka High Court today extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah related to the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam until August 31. The case involves allegations of irregular land allocation and prosecution sanction granted by the Governor, sparking legal arguments from both sides.
Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to the stay of summonses issued to Tamil Nadu district collectors in an illegal sand mining case. The court admonished the collectors for failing to appear before the ED and directed them to comply with the summonses. Approximately 2,300 FIRs are involved, with 36 documents still undownloadable.
Today, On 26th August, The Bombay High Court issued an interim stay on a Pune court’s decision to allow a local burger joint to use the ‘Burger King’ trademark. The U.S.-based Burger King Corporation contested the ruling, claiming brand reputation damage. The court requested documents for review and scheduled a further hearing. The local restaurant had been using the name since 1992, pre-dating the corporation’s trademark registration in India. The Pune court ruled in favor of the local establishment, citing lack of evidence for damages claimed by both parties.
A bench consisting of Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh was hearing the Congress’ appeal against the Delhi High Court’s March 13 order, which found no reason to interfere with the ITAT’s decision. However, the High Court permitted the Congress to file a new stay application before the ITAT, taking into account developments such […]
Today, On 12th July, The Bombay High Court advised Indrani Mukerjea to handle her banking tasks in Spain and the UK from India if possible, rather than traveling. The court warned her not to undertake additional tasks beyond those listed in her application for travel. The court extended the stay on her travel until August 27, and requested a detailed list of tasks that need to be completed abroad and whether they can be done from India. Indrani Mukerjea was granted bail in May 2022 after being arrested in connection with the murder of her daughter, Sheena Bora, in 2015, along with other accused individuals.
The Supreme Court granted interim relief to NewsClick in two income tax dispute cases, after the portal had already deposited 30 percent of the assessed amount with the tax department. The court questioned the freezing of NewsClick’s account and stayed any further recovery of the disputed tax amount. This comes after a series of legal battles and rejected pleas.
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