21/09/2014
SC Questions Centre over Lack of Transparency in CVC Selection Process
SC questioned the Centre for lack of transparency in the selection process of Chief Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners, following which Centre gave the assurance that no final decision will be taken without its nod.
SC Seeks Stand of NDA Government on Gas Pricing
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SC asked the NDA government to make its stand clear on fixation of the price for gas from Krishna-Godavri basin as to whether it will stick to the previous UPA policy or it will formulate a new policy.
Delhi HC Raps Delhi Government over EWS Uniforms
Delhi HC slammed the "insensitive" Delhi Government for its "wonky policy" with regard to providing uniforms to children of economically weaker sections studying in private schools, saying it will create a "class divide" among children as well as "change their moral fabric".
NGO Refuses in SC to Reveal Whistleblower on CBI Director
The NGO, which accused CBI chief Ranjit Sinha of protecting accused in coal and 2G scams and sought his removal, refused to reveal name of whistleblower who provided it with documents against the CBI chief, saying it could endanger many lives.
SC Dismisses State Government's Plea against Madras HC Order to Inspect Mines
SC dismissed a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Government challenging the order of the Madras High Court appointing an IAS officer to inspect and verify steps taken to stop illegal mining.
SC directs Christian Medical College to pay Rs. 5 lakh to student
SC directed prestigious Christian Medical College of Ludhiana to pay Rs. 5 lakh compensation to its PG student who was denied admission in her desired course despite a seat remaining vacant.
SC Says Inadequate Relief Impinges upon Human Rights
SC voiced concern over the deficiency in supply of essential commodities and services in the flood-affected areas of J&K, saying it was "impinging upon the human rights and fundamental rights of the people" and sought urgent steps to prevent outbreak of epidemic.
Delhi HC asks Pharmaceutical Industry, Government to Resolve Pricing Issue
Delhi HC asked the pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis India Limited and Cipla Ltd to hold a meeting with the Union Government and try to resolve the issue of implementing the revised drug pricing.
Bombay HC Asks Centre to Keep Scanners at Pune, Nagpur Airports
Unhappy with the Centre's stand that it does not have 'thermal image scanners' to be installed at Pune and Nagpur airports to detect Ebola virus, the Bombay HC directed that such equipment be provided there immediately.
Madras HC Grants Stay on Release of Hindi Film "Main Hoon Rajinikanth"
Madras HC granted stay based on an application filed by Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (Rajinikanth) on release of Hindi film "Main Hoon Rajinikanth" and use of Rajinikanth's "name, image, caricature, style of delivering dialogues" in the film.
Delhi HC Directs SDMC to Take Action Against 24 Properties in Sainik Farms
Delhi HC directed South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to take action against the 24 properties in Sainik Farms, which according to the Delhi Government show structural changes despite a court order banning the entry of construction material in that area.
Bombay HC Directs State Government to Comply with Order of CCTV Lens at Police Station
Bombay HC asked the State Government to file a compliance report on its earlier order directing it to install close circuit television cameras (CCTV) covering all police stations so as to bring the entire place under surveillance.
RPL agrees before SC to surrender rights in land acquired for Dadri Project
Reliance Power Ltd (RPL) has agreed before the SC to surrender all rights in respect of the land acquired for its Dadri power project in UP due to difficulty in setting the plant for want of domestic natural gas.
Delhi HC Asks DoE to Probe in Denial Of Admission Case
Delhi HC asked the Director of Education (DoE) to probe the allegation of an NGO that over 80 kids have been denied admission in schools on the ground that they do not have residential proof.
Bombay HC Allows BARC Employees Move Centre on Bhabha Bungalow
Bombay HC allowed a plea of the employees of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to make a representation before the Centre to declare the bungalow of nuclear scientist Homi Bhabha as a national monument.
Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging the Constitutional Validity of Post-poll Pacts
The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of post-poll pact entered between political parties stating it could not make manifestos legally binding.
SC Raps Centre for Being 'sloppy' in Implementation of PNDT Act
The Supreme Court while rapping Centre for being 'sloppy' in checking female foeticide directed the Central and State Governments to give detailed information about the actions taken by them to implement Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of S*x Selection) Act(PNDT Act).
Illegal Arms: SC Calls for Action for Misconduct Against Top Ranked Army Officers
SC questions the Centre for not initiating action against top ranked army officers for "misconduct" and despite of them being guilty for involvement in illegal sale of arms and suggested departmental action against them.
NGT Allows Transport of 38,6545 Metric Tonnes Coal in West Khasi Hills
A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar allowed the transport of 38,6545 metric tonnes coal in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya according to the guidelines notified by the state.
SEBI Extends Deadline for Appointment of Woman Director
The deadline given by SEBI for amendments ensuring stronger corporate governance will remain same, except for requirement of a minimum one woman director on the boards of listed companies which is extended till 1st April,2015.
SEBI Amends Clause 49 Vis-A-Vis Companies Act, 2013
SEBI amended Clause 49 that lays down governance requirements for listed companies. The changes were brought in to align the governance norms with those laid out in the Companies Act, 2013.
Delhi HC Dismisses PIL for CBI Probe into Alleged Land Deals of Vadra's Firms
Delhi HC dismissed a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into various land deals allegedly entered into by Robert Vadra's firms.
SC to Centre and J&K Government: Focus on Districts, Not Just Srinagar
SC asked the Centre and Jammu & Kashmir Government not to restrict its focus to Srinagar in the rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas, saying the condition in some other districts is "worse".
Allahabad HC Orders CBI Inquiry into Alleged R**e of Judicial Officer
Allahabad HC has ordered a CBI inquiry into the alleged r**e of a judicial officer inside her official residence at Aligarh in June this year.
Delhi HC Asks Hindu College to Admit U-19 World Cup Cricket Player
Delhi HC asked Delhi University's Hindu College to grant admission under sports quota to a youth who played for India in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2014.
SC Asks Prashant Bhushan to Reveal Whistleblower's Name
SC directed advocate Prashant Bhushan, who has levelled allegations against CBI chief Ranjit Sinha of protecting accused in the 2G case, to reveal the name of the whistleblower from whom he got CBI documents and controversial guest list of the CBI chief.
Delhi HC: Why Did You Build the RTR Flyover As a Single-Lane in 2009?
Delhi HC has asked the Public Works Department (PWD) to explain its reasons for proposing to build a three-lane flyover parallel to the existing Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover. The court also asked the PWD to explain why it had built the RTR flyover as a single-lane in 2009.
Calcutta HC Raps WB Police for Letting Off Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal
Calcutta HC wondered how the West Bengal police failed to find the Trinamool Congress MP's purported hate speech a cognizable offence despite getting all the documents including the CD and newspaper clippings.
