Month: August 2019

Delhi High Court Tribunal Confirms 5-year Extension of Ban on SIMI

Source: news18.com New Delhi: A tribunal headed by a Delhi High Court judge has confirmed five-year extension of the ban imposed on SIMI by the central government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The tribunal presided by Justice Mukta Gupta has concluded that there is “sufficient material” to declare the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)

Haryana Tribunal row: HC defers implementation of notification

Sourcce: hindustantimes.com The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday deferred implementation of Centre’s notification on Haryana State Administrative Tribunal (SAT). With this, the high court will hear Haryana government service-related petitions for now and also entertain fresh petitions. However, the agitating lawyers are to decide on Monday whether strike will continue or not. The

Explain ‘inadvertent’ release of Sri Lankan nationals: Madras HC to state government officials

Source:newindianexpress.com MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought explanation from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Internal Security), Ramanathapuram Collector, Superintendent of Police (SP) in Q Branch CID, Ramanathapuram SP, Superintendent of Puzhal Prison II and Kenikkarai Police Inspector regarding the ‘inadvertent’ release of two Sri Lankan nationals from prison despite court’s

Waterlogging in focus at High Court

Source: thehindu.com The Kerala High Court has sought explanation from the government on the severe waterlogging in many parts of the city during the recent floods. The court sought explanation on a petition filed by Thrissur Corporation councillor A. Prasad. The torrential rain that lashed the city in the beginning of the month had submerged

Punjab and Haryana High Court issues blanket order against any strike at PGIMER

Source: indianexpress.com The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday restrained various employee associations, including the contract workers and resident doctors, from proceeding on any strike or disrupting the functioning of the PGIMER Chandigarh in any manner while ordering a stay on a notice issued by the PGI Contract Workers Union for strike. The contract workers, including

CJI asks government to clear 43 names for HC judges

Source: NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India(CJI), Ranjan Gogoi, has written to law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, asking him to expedite the appointment of 43 judges approved by the Supreme Court collegium, but pending with the government.  The CJI, ET has reliably gathered, has pointed out that there is already 37% vacancy across high courts and