The Central Government Today (July 14) approved new Chief Justices for five High Courts. The appointments were made based on recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium.
The Bombay High Court’s new Video Conferencing Rules 2022, effective December 29, aim to modernize judicial processes across Maharashtra, Goa, and Union Territories. Applicable to various courts and tribunals, these rules treat video hearings as official proceedings, requiring identity verification and prohibiting unauthorized recordings. Technical coordinators will oversee smooth operations, ensuring privacy and readiness. Provisions allow remote testimonies by witnesses abroad or in custody, while judicial remand or police remand via video is limited to exceptional cases with safeguards against coercion. Costs of video hearings will typically be borne by the requesting party unless directed otherwise.
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission fined Flipkart, OnePlus, and a retailer Rs 30,000 for selling a used phone as new. They were also ordered to refund the complainant and pay additional compensation for unfair trade practices and negligence. The Commission criticized their indifference towards customer grievances and instructed them to cease such practices.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the immediate release of a 25-year-old woman who was illegally detained by her parents in Bengaluru to prevent her from pursuing a relationship and career in Dubai. The court emphasized the woman’s right to make her own decisions and criticized the Karnataka High Court for mishandling the case, ordering compliance with its directions by January 22.