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SHRC to seek explanation from govt

   12 September 2009 at 10:19

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) will issue a notice to the government, seeking an explanation as to why it's unable to pre-empt attacks on churches in the state. An SHRC team visited the church in Hebbugodi on Hosur Road on Friday. Justice ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   179 Views


Delhi HC pulls up Centre for delay in appointment of NHRC ch

   10 September 2009 at 14:08

The Delhi High Court asked the Centre what steps had it taken to fill the post of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman lying vacant since May 31. Additional Solicitor General A S Chandioke, appearing on behalf of the Government, told ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   136 Views


SC admits Jaswant Singh's petition on book ban

   09 September 2009 at 11:13

The Supreme Court today admitted the petition of expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh challenging the ban imposed by the Gujarat Government on his controversial book ‘Jinnah-India Partition Independence’ in the state.The State government ha ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   171 Views


CJI's office falls under RTI Act: HC

   03 September 2009 at 08:53

In a landmark judgement, the Delhi High Court held that the office of Chief Justice of India falls under the purview of the Right to Information Act and the details pertaining to judges' assets could be revealed under the law. "The CJI is a pub ..

Posted in Constitutional Law  1 comments |   198 Views


Public Policy Defined

   03 September 2009 at 07:55

A. Patrawala Advocate has coined Pulic Policy in the following legal terms: The Concept of Public PolicyTo define the Public Policy is like beating around the bush. The concept has gain significance when used in legislation to qualify particular ma ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   222 Views


Centre directs States/UTs to enforce HSRPS for vehicles

   02 September 2009 at 10:25

The Centre has directed all the States/Union Territories to enforce the Supreme Court directive, under the Motor Vehicle Act, of fixing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for all vehicles forthwith to check their theft by criminals.In a letter ..

Posted in Constitutional Law  1 comments |   152 Views


Delhi HC says cannot interfere in DUSU polls

   02 September 2009 at 10:21

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of five Delhi University candidates who challenged the University’s decision to disqualify them in the students union election.Three ABVP and two NSUI candidates had approached the Delhi High Court agains ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   140 Views


Delhi HC dismisses residents petition against DMRC

   02 September 2009 at 10:18

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of Greater Kailash residents, who wanted a say in the inquiry into the recent mishap at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) work site at Zamrudpur.During the day, DMRC lawyer Virender Sood submitted the Act ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   127 Views


Haryana: Legal advice helpline inaugurated

   02 September 2009 at 10:16

The people in Haryana can now obtain legal advice regarding their cases on a helpline.Justice Adarsh Kumar Gel of Punjab and Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman of Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HSLSA) inaugurated the legal services he ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   202 Views


Cases against Bar Council age norm for law courses stayed

   01 September 2009 at 18:25

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed all further proceedings, pending in 12 High Courts, on petitions challenging a Bar Council of India Rule fixing 20 years as the upper age limit for admission to the five-year integrated law course and 30 years for ..

Posted in Constitutional Law  7 comments |   1128 Views