The Division Bench of Gujarat High Court has registered a suo moto case to adhere to the directions of the Supreme Court. It has actively participated in the process of expediting investigations and trials against MP/ MLAs accused of various crimes. The matter shall be presented before the Chief
A Writ Petition had been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the conduct of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women. The Petitioner has submitted that the official Acts of the said person intend to promote communal disharmony in society. Brief Facts The National Commission for Women is
Amid the pleas alleging media trials, the Division Bench had been hearing submissions of the News Broadcasters’ Authority (NBA). It prayed that severe restrictions on news circulation over entire electronic media were unjust. Thus, during the proceedings, the Bench made observations on the ethical practices followed by the NBA and
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the formulation and regulation of trade policies were within the subjects of the Central Government. Any reasonable restriction on the export of goods does not violate Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. Thus, it dismissed the writ petition by terming it to be a
The Bombay High Court was hearing a plea against the arbitrary placement of doctors for a mandatory period of one year. The petitioners prayed for interim relief to stay the operation of the order directing such service. However, the Court has refused the interim relief citing the service as ‘a
The Bombay High Court was hearing a plea against the arbitrary placement of doctors for a mandatory period of one year. The petitioners prayed for an interim relief to stay the operation of the order directing such service. However, the Court has refused the interim relief citing the service as
The Gujarat High Court had held Adv. Yatin Oza, President of GHCAA, guilty under the provisions of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The Court had imposed a fine of ₹2,000 and sentenced him till rising of the Court. Therefore, the Advocates’ Association has passed a resolution to appeal against
The Gujarat High Court has noted the absence of nutritious food and dilapidated infrastructure of the State Women Shelter Homes. It has directed the concerned authorities to file an affidavit with relevant information regarding functioning and budgetary allocation of the institution. Brief Facts The present division bench was dealing with
The Bombay High Court sought a reply from the State while hearing a Petition alleging hospitals with culpable homicide. If the allegations were confirmed, the families of deceased shall be entitled to compensation. Brief Facts The COVID-19 pandemic escalated in India ever since March 2020. To cater to the demand
The Bombay High Court adjudicated on the suo moto petition seeking removal of encroachments along river beds. The plea was filed by the Municipal Corporation in light of the National Green Tribunal orders. The Court extended the abeyance order until October 31, 2020. Brief Facts On 16.06.2020, the National Green
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