Supreme Court to Decide if Charitable Trusts Can Claim Compensation Under Consumer Protection Act
Supreme Court will hear on September 18 the question of whether a charitable trust can maintain an action and claim compensation under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as a ‘consumer’. The issue was referred to a larger bench by a division bench of
Supreme Court Reserves Verdict in SLP Case Amid Concerns Over Vakalatnama and Legal Mistakes
The Supreme Court has reserved orders in a case where the petitioner denied filing any Special Leave Petition and claimed ignorance of advocates who represented him. The order impugned in the SLP had put an end to criminal proceedings against the only witness
Karnataka High Court Orders Expedited Trial in Wildlife Protection Case, Rejects Petition for Quashing Proceedings
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that offences under the Wildlife Protection Act should not be kept pending for long and trials against accused should be completed expeditiously. Justice M Nagaprasanna dismissed a petition filed by Abdul Rehman and others, who were booked
J&K High Court Restores Interim Residence Order for Domestic Violence Victim
A petition was filed by a woman seeking relief from her husband’s alleged domestic violence and seeking monetary compensation. The Magistrate court granted an ex-parte interim order on 16-07-2021, directing the respondent to provide her with accommodation and protection. The respondent appealed against
Supreme Court to Address Alimony Entitlement in Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The question of whether alimony can be awarded in cases where a marriage is declared void under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 will be decided by the Supreme Court. The case was referred to a larger bench because
NGT Forms Committee to Combat Pollution in Dal Lake
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to address pollution in Srinagar’s Dal Lake. The committee will ascertain pollution sources, identify responsible parties, and take appropriate remedial and punitive action. The committee will also prepare environmental management guidelines for houseboats.
Take Action on RTI Implementation at Gram Panchayat Level: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed Haryana’s Secretary, Rural Development Department, Haryana and the Director and Special Secretary of the Rural Development Department to state steps taken for implementation of the Right to Information Act (RTI) at the Gram Panchayat level.
