The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed the NCLT’s order preventing Aakash Educational Services from amending its Articles of Association, which could dilute investor shareholding. Aakash argues that the NCLT lacked reasoning for this decision. Further hearings are set for December 2 amidst ongoing legal disputes involving key investors.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice V.G. Arun, overturned a Child Welfare Committee ruling that granted custody of an infant to the father, emphasizing the mother’s right to breastfeed and nurture her child as essential elements of the right to life. The court criticized biases against the mother’s choices, ensuring the child’s best interests were prioritized.
The Delhi High Court is reviewing former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh’s plea to quash an FIR filed against him for sexual harassment following a Supreme Court intervention. Singh claims he was wrongfully accused and argues the investigation showed bias, with the next hearing set for January 13.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court set aside the Ministry of Minority Affairs’ orders that blacklisted several travel agencies from registering as Haj Group Organizers (HGOs) for periods ranging from 5 to 15 years.Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that the show-cause notices issued to the HGOs before the blacklisting lacked specific details regarding the intended punitive action.
The Delhi High Court set aside a Rs. 12.9 crore penalty imposed on footballer Anwar Ali, East Bengal FC, and Delhi FC by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The court criticized AIFF for lack of detailed reasoning and emphasized the need for transparent and well-founded actions. The case will be reheard.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that allegations of sexual violence cannot be dismissed based on monetary settlements, asserting that justice should not be purchasable. The court refused to quash an FIR in a case involving rape, highlighting the importance of natural justice and the broader impact on the community and criminal justice system.
Today(on 15th May), The Supreme Court overturned the UAPA-related arrest of NewsClick’s Prabir Purkayastha, ordering his release on bail with surety due to violations of natural justice during the remand process. The Court also questioned the manner in which the remand hearing was conducted and raised concerns about the lack of advance notice to Purkayastha’s lawyer.
Today,11th April, K Kavitha, a BRS leader, approached Rouse Avenue Court requesting documentation of her arrest by the CBI in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The duty judge postponed the review to the next day due to a lack of case records. The court ordered the application to be presented before the relevant special court on April 12 at 10 am for further review.
The Delhi High Court overturned JNU’s 2011 expulsion of student Balbir Chand, criticizing the university’s lack of procedural fairness. The court emphasized Chand’s exclusion from the investigation, lack of opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, and the rushed expulsion process. It emphasized the right to education and fair treatment, directing JNU to allow Chand to complete his MCA.
Six former MLAs from Himachal Pradesh are considering withdrawing their plea challenging their disqualification by the Supreme Court. They aim to participate in upcoming by-elections, as their disqualification stemmed from defying a party directive during a crucial Assembly vote. The Supreme Court had scheduled a hearing for their appeal on May 6.