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CJI Surya Kant presents Madhava Menon memorial award to Attorney General R Venkataramani

Professor Madhava Menon lived by preferring the timeless principle that the welfare of the people is the supreme law, CJI Kant said.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/cji-surya-kant-presents-madhava-menon-memorial-award-to-attorney-general-r-venkataramani

Transparency on trial: Mapping courts’ compliance with the RTI Act

At a time when the RTI system is facing multiple challenges, the judiciary must set an example by staying true to the essence of the legislation.

https://www.barandbench.com/columns/transparency-on-trial-mapping-courts-compliance-with-the-rti-act

Logical discrepancy but illogical interim orders?

What would be the consequence of the Court striking down logical discrepancy?

https://www.barandbench.com/columns/logical-discrepancy-but-illogical-interim-orders

Madras High Court forms judicial panel to take over Chidambaram Nataraja Temple administration

Interestingly, the order was passed on a petition filed by Podhu Dikshitars themselves who moved the Court taking objection to a government order.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/madras-high-court-forms-judicial-panel-to-take-over-chidambaram-nataraja-temple-administration

Mercedes crash: What action taken against online posts revealing minor accused's identity? Kerala Court to Police

The 17-year-old accused, the son of an additional district judge, was driving a Mercedes-Benz car when he hit a two-wheeler in Kochi's Cheranalloor in the early hours of October 25, killing the scooterist.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/mercedes-crash-what-action-taken-against-online-posts-revealing-minor-accuseds-identity-kerala-court-to-police

P&H High Court says Punjab's new law on tree felling is draconian, will destroy the State

The Court termed the law as draconian and said the law permits felling of trees subject to payment of money.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/ph-high-court-says-punjabs-new-law-on-tree-felling-is-draconian-will-destroy-the-state

Delhi High Court directs WFI to decide on show-cause notices to Vinesh Phogat within 2 weeks

The Court observed that a sportsperson has to be in a fit and relaxed state of mind to participate in any competitive event so that their performance is not compromised.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/delhi-high-court-directs-wfi-to-decide-on-show-cause-notices-to-vinesh-phogat-within-2-weeks

Consumer court tells wedding photographer to pay bride ₹35k after his team arrives 70 minutes late to event

The consumer commission also noted that the photographer’s failure to personally photograph the event amounted to a breach of his contract with the bride.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/consumer-court-tells-wedding-photographer-to-pay-bride-35k-after-his-team-arrives-70-minutes-late-to-event

Supreme Court flags irony in corruption allegations against IPS officer of anti-corruption body Lokayukta

The Court set aside the anticipatory bail granted to IPS officer Srinath Joshi Mahadev and directed him to surrender within three weeks.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/supreme-court-flags-irony-in-corruption-allegations-against-ips-officer-of-anti-corruption-body-lokayukta

Jammu and Kashmir High Court strikes down water usage charges on hydropower projects under 2010 law

The High Court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the levy of water usage charges for power generation under the J&K Water Resources Act, 2010, and the rules framed thereunder.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir-high-court-strikes-down-water-usage-charges-on-hydropower-projects-under-2010-law

Supreme Court initiates case based on lawyer's letter seeking contempt action against Kerala Congress for post against CJI

Advocate Vineet Jindal's letter also sought an inquiry into security arrangements at the Supreme Court during the opposition march on October 12.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/supreme-court-initiates-case-based-on-lawyers-letter-seeking-contempt-action-against-kerala-congress-for-post-against-cji

Gujarat High Court restores ban on non-veg eateries near Somnath Temple hours after single-judge lifts ban

The single-judge's verdict had not yet been published on the Court website when the State's appeal came up for hearing before the division bench.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/gujarat-high-court-restores-ban-on-non-veg-eateries-near-somnath-temple-hours-after-single-judge-lifts-ban

Tribunal has gone haywire: Supreme Court slams APTEL for ignoring binding precedent

The Court imposed costs of ₹2 lakh on Maithan Alloys for abuse of process of law and ₹1.5 lakh on SAIL for willingly participating in the attempt to canvas for upholding an order passed in breach of judicial discipline.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/tribunal-has-gone-haywire-supreme-court-slams-aptel-for-ignoring-binding-precedent

Ajay Devgn moves Bombay High Court against Maharashtra FDA notice over Vimal Elaichi ad

The petition is likely to be heard by a division bench led by the Chief Justice Mahesh C Tripathi on November 4.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/ajay-devgn-moves-bombay-high-court-against-maharashtra-fda-notice-over-vimal-elaichi-ad

Choosing your counsel in the Supreme Court: Why strategy matters more than a big name

In the Supreme Court, you do not get a second chance to make a first impression.

https://www.barandbench.com/columns/choosing-your-counsel-in-the-supreme-court-why-strategy-matters-more-than-a-big-name

Kerala High Court rejects Kudale Committee's report on Vizhinjham port coastal erosion; orders fresh panel

The Court found that the committee's constitution was flawed due to concerns over conflicts of interest and directed the State government to appoint a fresh panel of independent experts.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/kerala-high-court-rejects-kudale-committees-report-on-vizhinjham-port-coastal-erosion-orders-fresh-panel

Collegium recommends appointment of 5 judicial officers as Madhya Pradesh High Court judges

The recommendations were approved by the Collegium at its meeting held on October 30.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/collegium-recommends-appointment-of-5-judicial-officers-as-madhya-pradesh-high-court-judges

Amid protests, Allahabad High Court tells young lawyers to focus on career, not social media likes

The Court made the comment while criticizing certain social media posts of lawyers regarding the functioning of the High Court.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/amid-protests-allahabad-high-court-tells-young-lawyers-to-focus-on-career-not-social-media-likes

Kerala HC orders dignified burial of Indian whose body remained in UAE for 18 months amid family dispute

"It is the duty of each and every one of us to see that the dead body of a person is buried decently, whether he is a poor man or a wealthy man," the Court said.

https://www.barandbench.com/news/kerala-hc-orders-dignified-burial-of-indian-whose-body-remained-in-uae-for-18-months-amid-family-dispute

Holy cow, unholy sentence

Insulting God directly gets you thirty-six months; slaughtering the animal associated with God costs you the rest of your natural life on earth.

https://www.barandbench.com/columns/litigation-columns/holy-cow-unholy-sentence