The Bombay High Court criticized a family court judge’s refusal to urgently hear a father’s plea for temporary custody of his son, who requires open-heart surgery. The High Court emphasized the necessity for compassion in such matters and granted the father’s request, ordering the mother to hand over the child for the procedure.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Bar Council’s unclear position on Karnal and Rohtak bar elections, ordering urgent High Court hearings. It granted interim relief to lawyers involved in cases of electoral irregularities, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedures in future elections. The Court also called for a retired judge’s supervision.
The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.
PETA India has filed a public interest litigation today (21st Oct) to the Karnataka High Court, seeking to stay the Kambala bullock race set for October 25. Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinnappa argues the event is cruel to animals. The matter will be discussed following an urgent hearing on October 21, with Chinnappa representing PETA.
Advocate J Sai Deepak filed a new petition challenging NEET-UG 2024 results before the SC vacation bench but was refused an urgent hearing. The petition questions the grace marks awarded to students, alleging statistical improbability and a question paper leak. The NTA has announced a review of candidates receiving grace marks. Several petitions contest the NTA’s decision.
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging his arrest linked to an excise policy case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Chief Minister’s arrest followed a trial court’s order, placing him in ED’s custody until March 28 for “his detailed and sustained interrogation”. […]
Today (12th March): The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition challenging Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, seeking an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court. The case is connected to a recent resignation and the appointment process of Election Commissioners, which is subject to ongoing legal and constitutional debates.
Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision. This pivotal order by the ECI recognized the faction led by Ajit Pawar as the legitimate NCP, a move that has stirred considerable controversy and debate within political […]
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