1.Preventive detention order can be challenged citing non-supply of documents: Supreme Court:- The Supreme Court ruled that a preventive detention order can be contested if there is non-supply of documents crucial to the detainee’s defense. Under Article 22(5) of the Indian Constitution, the detainee must receive all necessary documents to challenge the legality of their detention effectively.
2.Bombay High court slaps ₹10k costs on PIL for Sanatan Commission, State funding for Hindu rituals:- The Bombay High Court imposed a ₹10,000 cost on a PIL challenging the establishment of a Sanatan Commission and state funding for Hindu rituals. The court deemed the petition frivolous, emphasizing that it lacked merit and was an improper use of judicial resources.
3.What Delhi High Court said on Subramanian Swamy’s allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch:- The Delhi High Court dismissed Subramanian Swamy’s allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch, stating that they lacked substantive evidence. The court emphasized that judicial review under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution requires a prima facie case of malfeasance, which Swamy failed to establish.
4.International Military Law Journal launched: Indian lawyers, former judge part of editorial body:- The International Military Law Journal has been launched, featuring Indian lawyers and a former judge as part of its editorial body. The journal aims to address and analyze military law issues globally, contributing to the discourse on international legal standards and practices in military contexts.
5.PIL before Jammu & Kashmir High Court seeks Doordarshan channel in Dogri:- A PIL filed in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court seeks the launch of a Doordarshan channel broadcasting in Dogri. The petition argues that the channel would promote and preserve the Dogri language and culture, addressing a significant gap in regional language representation on national media platforms.
6.Relief for Siddaramaiah in MUDA case as Karnataka High Court defers special court proceedings:- The Karnataka High Court granted relief to Siddaramaiah by deferring proceedings in the special court related to the MUDA case. This delay provides Siddaramaiah with additional time to prepare his defense, impacting the timeline of the ongoing legal proceedings against him.
7. Hema Committee Report released hours after Kerala High Court rejects plea to halt:- The Hema Committee Report was released shortly after the Kerala High Court rejected a plea to halt its publication. The court’s decision allows the report to be made public, despite the petitioner’s objections, addressing issues of transparency and accountability in the matter under review.
8.Delhi High Court allows Indian man’s plea for transfer of son’s mortal remains from UK:- The Delhi High Court approved an Indian man’s plea to transfer his son’s mortal remains from the UK to India. The court’s decision facilitates the family’s request for repatriation, ensuring the remains can be brought back for proper rituals and closure in accordance with their cultural practices.
9.Kerala High Court dismisses PIL challenging Hindi names of new criminal laws:- The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the use of Hindi names for new criminal laws, ruling that the language used in legal nomenclature does not violate constitutional provisions. The court upheld the government’s decision, affirming that the Hindi terminology was legally permissible and appropriate.
10.Lord Krishna was the first arbitrator: Arjun Ram Meghwal at launch of Arbitration Centre in Kerala:- At the launch of the Arbitration Centre in Kerala, Arjun Ram Meghwal remarked that Lord Krishna was the first arbitrator, referencing his role in the Mahabharata. Meghwal emphasized the importance of arbitration under laws like the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for resolving disputes efficiently.
