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HC notices to election authorities over common symbol to Telangana Yuva Shakti party candidates

Telangana HC issues notices to election authorities in a writ filed by Telangana Yuva Shakti party seeking common symbol for its candidates. Petitioner contended ECI did not consider its representation. HC declined to interfere in a separate petition seeking helicopter or ring as symbol. Another petition seeking details of A.S.D.…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Bombay HC quashes FIR against Raj Thackeray for 2010 model code of conduct violation

Mumbai HC quashed FIR against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for violating model code of conduct before 2010 civic polls. Court allowed 2014 petition filed by Thackeray against FIR registered under Section 188 of IPC. Lawyer argued proceedings could not be initiated through FIR, but through complaint before magistrate.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Orissa HC takes strong exceptions to proxy sarpanch menace

The Orissa High Court has taken strong exceptions to husbands of woman sarpanches (village heads) interfering in functioning of panchayats

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Use drones for surveillance to curb sand mining at Julie Island: Bombay HC

MUMBAI: Observing that steps taken so far cannot be said to be satisfactory in tackling the serious issue of illegal sand mining near Mumbai, the Bombay high court directed police to bring in drones for surveillance, set up watchtowers near two railway bridges at Mandvi and Saphale, set time-lines and…

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court offers Bhumi Puja for new district court complex in Koppal

In a major push towards the fulfilment of a long pending demand, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice Prasanna B. Varale offered Bhumi Puja for the construction of a new district court complex on the outskirts of Koppal on Saturday.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Justice K. Laxman stays proceedings in case against Manthani MLA

Justice K. Lakshman of Telangana High Court stays proceedings, incl. arrest of Manthani MLA D. Sridhar Babu, in criminal case registered by police. MLA moves HC to quash FIR issued against him. Govt. pleader informs court police issued notices under Section 41A of Criminal Procedure Code. Matter posted to Dec.…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

PIO cites RTI exemption clauses for security, judges safety; refuses Bombay HC building structural audit info to activist

MUMBAI: The Public information officer (PIO) of the Bombay high court expressed his inability to furnish information on structural audits of the court premises, as sought by Zoru (PIO) informed Zoru Bhathena, a tree activist. The reply said the information sought is exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act for…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

MP Raghu Ramakrishna Raju approaches HC for CBI inquiry into A.P. government’s ‘corrupt activities, illegal decisions’

YSRCP MP K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju files a PIL in AP HC seeking CBI inquiry into alleged corrupt activities and illegal decisions of State govt.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Bombay High Court issues NBWs against top officials of education department

HC issues non-bailable warrants against Maharashtra edu dept secy, upper secy for not complying with orders to pay salaries, arrears to teachers.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Different height criteria for women candidates unfair: Bombay High Court

HC: Different height criteria for women candidates applying for fire brigade personnel is discriminatory & arbitrary. Bench directed Pune MC to permit women to participate in selection process, subject to final order. #Discrimination #Arbitrary #HC #PuneMC #Women #FireBrigade

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023