A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court..LIST OF CASES .Supreme Court of India.Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan [For judgment]Jindal Stainless Steel v. State of HaryanaIndian National Congress v. Union of IndiaCentre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of DelhiRahul Gandhi v. Rajesh Mahadev Kunte And Anr.Nestle India Ltd v. Union of India.Bombay High Court.Jaswantbhai Chaturbhai Nai and Ors v. State of Gujarat & Ors.Qamar Nasreen Abdul Qareem v. Dum Dum Central Correctional Home & Ors.Janhit Manch and 3 Ors. v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & 3 Ors.Disability Rights Initiative v. Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.Delhi High Court.Ajay Maken v. Union of India and Anr.Santosh Kumar Sharma v. Bar Council of India and Ors.Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Limited v. Directorate General of Health ServicesVirbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.For judgment.Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan.[Item 1A in court 1 – TP(C) 1343/2008].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FML Kalifulla, AK Sikri, SA Bobde, R Banumathi JJ..Judgment pertaining to transfer of cases from Jammu & Kashmir to other States. The court is seized of a number of questions including which law will be applicable if a case is transferred out of J & K..Today in Court: The Supreme Court said it has the capacity to transfer cases being adjudicated by the courts in Jammu and Kashmir to other states, by virtue of the right of citizens to access to justice under Article 21 of the Constitution..1. Jindal Stainless Steel v. State of Haryana.[Item 901 in court 1 – SLP(CRL) 3119-3120/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AK Sikri, SA Bobde, Shiva Kirti Singh, NV Ramana, R Banumathi, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan JJ..Case relating to entry taxes imposed by States. Read more about the case here..Today in Court: Submissions were made before the Bench. The matter is to be heard again tomorrow..2. Indian National Congress v. Union of India.Item 23 in court 3 – SLP (Civil) 18190/2014.Bench: JS Khehar, Kurian Joseph, Arun Mishra JJ..An appeal against the judgment of the Delhi High Court directing investigation into funds received by Indian National Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party from foreign companies. The Court had issued notice in the case in 2014..Today in Court: This case did not come up today..3. Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of Delhi.[Item 3 in court 4 – Writ Petition (C) 514/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman JJ..Case pertaining to the Delhi judicial service exams of 2014. The Delhi High Court had selected 11 more candidates after the revaluation by Justice (Retd.) PV Reddy. Advocate Prashant Bhushan had then submitted a few suggestions to the court for improving transparency in the conduct of the exam. The Court had asked the Delhi High Court to respond to the same. Read the full story here..Today in Court: The matter did not come up today..4. Rahul Gandhi v. Rajesh Mahadev Kunte And Anr..[Item 4 in court 4 – SLP(Crl) 3749/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman JJ..A petition filed by Rahul Gandhi to quash defamation proceedings pending against him in a Maharashtra court based on a complaint filed by RSS activist Rajesh Kunte. Gandhi’ plea for quashing was rejected by the Bombay High Court whereupon he had approached the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had stayed the trial proceedings until Gandhi’s appeal was disposed..Today in Court: The Supreme Court today came down heavily on Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, saying that the collective denunciation of an organization would constitute defamation. A requests for a two week adjournment was also denied. The matter has now been posted for hearing on the 27th of July..5. Nestle India Ltd v. Union of India.[Item 5 in court 4 – Civil Appeal 14539/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman JJ..The appeal against the order of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) directing further tests on Maggi noodles. The Court had issued notice to the Central government and stayed the proceedings in NCDRC. It had also directed that samples of Maggi be sent to laboratory in Mysore for testing. The result of the test of Maggi samples held at CSIR lab in Mysore was submitted before the Court in sealed cover..Today in Court: Due to the non-availability of senior counsel Harish Salve, the matter has been adjourned..Bombay High Court.1. Jaswantbhai Chaturbhai Nai and Ors v. State of Gujarat & Ors..[Item 1 Court 49- APEAL(Cri)/1020/2009].Bench: VK Tahilramani, Mridula Bhatkar JJ.The appeal of eleven convicts in the Bilkis Bano case is being heard along with the CBI’s petition seeking death penalty for three of these convicts. They were sentenced to life by a special court in January 2008 for gangraping a five month pregnant Bilkis Bano and murdering seven of her family members in post-Godhra riots of 2002. Senior Counsel Harshad Ponda is appearing for the appellants and Hiten Venegaokar is appearing for the CBI..Today in court: This case was adjourned as Tahilramani J did not sit today..2. Qamar Nasreen Abdul Kareem v. Dum Dum Central Correctional Home & Ors..[Item 6 Court 54- WP(Cri)/4249/2014].Bench: Naresh H Patil, PD Naik JJ.The petitioner’s son was being brought over to a MCOCA court in Mumbai from West Bengal via train. The police contend that he jumped out of the train passing between Raigarh Railway Station to Kharsiya, and absconded. Although an SIT was constituted to find him, no progress has been made so far. Previously, the State of Maharashtra and the State of Chattisgarh were directed to file a reply as to what steps have been taken to trace Naeem Abdul Qamar..Today in court: This case was adjourned as Patil J did not sit today..3. Janhit Manch and 3 Ors. v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & 3 Ors..[Item 5 Court 13- PIL(OS)/140/2006].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.This PIL is regarding hutments built around water pipelines that run through the city. These pipelines are a hundred years old and hazardous for the occupants of the hutments. Their eviction was to be carried out based on an arrangement recorded on order dated March 19 2014..Today in court: This case could not be tracked..4. Disability Rights Initiative v. Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.[Item 9 Court 13- PIL(C)/206/2013].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A PIL regarding lack of homes for destitute disabled children. Yerwada facility’s example is given where six intellectually disabled boys were kept with adults having mental disorders. These children were beaten up and physically abused..Today in court: This matter was adjourned as the state sought more time to file a reply..Delhi High Court.1. Ajay Maken v. Union of India and Anr..[W.P. (C) 6702/2015 – Court No. 1; Item No. 19].Bench: G. Rohini, CJ, Sangita Dhingra Sehgal J..Congress leader Ajay Maken’s petition against Aam Aadmi Party’s ad campaigns. Maken has recently moved another application in the case, alleging that the AAP government had indulged in “large scale wastage of the taxpayers money” on its politicial activities by launching a massive advertisement campaign to glorify its one year in power. The application seeks to restrain the Delhi government from publishing or airing any advertisements and promotional campaign outside Delhi..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked. Any updates will be appreciated..2. Santosh Kumar Sharma v. Bar Council of India and Ors..[CM APPL. 25387/2016 – Court No. 15; Item No. 50].Bench: Sanjeev Sachdeva J..Check evening updates..Today in Court: Justice Sachdeva recused himself from the matter. The matter will come up on July 28, 2016 before a different bench..3. Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Limited v. Directorate General of Health Services.[W.P. (C) 5782/2016 – Court No. 15; Item No. 28].Bench: Sanjeev Sachdeva J..Petition seeking a stay order on AAP government’s decision asking Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi to deposit Rs. 105 crores for allegedly refusing to provide free treatment to poor patients as per the land allotment lease condition..In the last hearing before the bench, Senior counsel Kapil Sibal appearing for the hospital argued that they were not given a proper hearing by the health department which should explain how they arrived at the figure of Rs. 105 crores. The court stated that it cannot pass a blanket stay order unless the hospital deposits the amount on an ad hoc basis..Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva said.“If you are insisting on the stay, you need to deposit the amount. Deposit the amount, otherwise the order will stand.”.Today in Court: The argument before the court was in regard to the minutes of the meeting dated December 10, the records of which were asked by the bench to be produced before the court on August 1, 2016. Mr. Kapil Sibal appeared for the petitioners..4. Virbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr..[Crl. M.A. 4702/2016 – Court No. 34; Item No. 53].Bench: Vipin Sanghi J..Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has approached the Court seeking direction to the Enforcement Directorate to not take any coercive step against him in the wake of the arrest of an LIC agent in an alleged money laundering case..In the last hearing, Justice A.K. Pathak had recused himself and listed it for today before Justice Sanghi’s bench..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked. Any updates will be appreciated.
A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court..LIST OF CASES .Supreme Court of India.Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan [For judgment]Jindal Stainless Steel v. State of HaryanaIndian National Congress v. Union of IndiaCentre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of DelhiRahul Gandhi v. Rajesh Mahadev Kunte And Anr.Nestle India Ltd v. Union of India.Bombay High Court.Jaswantbhai Chaturbhai Nai and Ors v. State of Gujarat & Ors.Qamar Nasreen Abdul Qareem v. Dum Dum Central Correctional Home & Ors.Janhit Manch and 3 Ors. v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & 3 Ors.Disability Rights Initiative v. Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.Delhi High Court.Ajay Maken v. Union of India and Anr.Santosh Kumar Sharma v. Bar Council of India and Ors.Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Limited v. Directorate General of Health ServicesVirbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.For judgment.Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan.[Item 1A in court 1 – TP(C) 1343/2008].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FML Kalifulla, AK Sikri, SA Bobde, R Banumathi JJ..Judgment pertaining to transfer of cases from Jammu & Kashmir to other States. The court is seized of a number of questions including which law will be applicable if a case is transferred out of J & K..Today in Court: The Supreme Court said it has the capacity to transfer cases being adjudicated by the courts in Jammu and Kashmir to other states, by virtue of the right of citizens to access to justice under Article 21 of the Constitution..1. Jindal Stainless Steel v. State of Haryana.[Item 901 in court 1 – SLP(CRL) 3119-3120/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AK Sikri, SA Bobde, Shiva Kirti Singh, NV Ramana, R Banumathi, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan JJ..Case relating to entry taxes imposed by States. Read more about the case here..Today in Court: Submissions were made before the Bench. The matter is to be heard again tomorrow..2. Indian National Congress v. Union of India.Item 23 in court 3 – SLP (Civil) 18190/2014.Bench: JS Khehar, Kurian Joseph, Arun Mishra JJ..An appeal against the judgment of the Delhi High Court directing investigation into funds received by Indian National Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party from foreign companies. The Court had issued notice in the case in 2014..Today in Court: This case did not come up today..3. Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Registrar General of the High Court of Delhi.[Item 3 in court 4 – Writ Petition (C) 514/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman JJ..Case pertaining to the Delhi judicial service exams of 2014. The Delhi High Court had selected 11 more candidates after the revaluation by Justice (Retd.) PV Reddy. Advocate Prashant Bhushan had then submitted a few suggestions to the court for improving transparency in the conduct of the exam. The Court had asked the Delhi High Court to respond to the same. Read the full story here..Today in Court: The matter did not come up today..4. Rahul Gandhi v. Rajesh Mahadev Kunte And Anr..[Item 4 in court 4 – SLP(Crl) 3749/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman JJ..A petition filed by Rahul Gandhi to quash defamation proceedings pending against him in a Maharashtra court based on a complaint filed by RSS activist Rajesh Kunte. Gandhi’ plea for quashing was rejected by the Bombay High Court whereupon he had approached the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had stayed the trial proceedings until Gandhi’s appeal was disposed..Today in Court: The Supreme Court today came down heavily on Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, saying that the collective denunciation of an organization would constitute defamation. A requests for a two week adjournment was also denied. The matter has now been posted for hearing on the 27th of July..5. Nestle India Ltd v. Union of India.[Item 5 in court 4 – Civil Appeal 14539/2015].Bench: Dipak Misra, Rohinton Fali Nariman JJ..The appeal against the order of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) directing further tests on Maggi noodles. The Court had issued notice to the Central government and stayed the proceedings in NCDRC. It had also directed that samples of Maggi be sent to laboratory in Mysore for testing. The result of the test of Maggi samples held at CSIR lab in Mysore was submitted before the Court in sealed cover..Today in Court: Due to the non-availability of senior counsel Harish Salve, the matter has been adjourned..Bombay High Court.1. Jaswantbhai Chaturbhai Nai and Ors v. State of Gujarat & Ors..[Item 1 Court 49- APEAL(Cri)/1020/2009].Bench: VK Tahilramani, Mridula Bhatkar JJ.The appeal of eleven convicts in the Bilkis Bano case is being heard along with the CBI’s petition seeking death penalty for three of these convicts. They were sentenced to life by a special court in January 2008 for gangraping a five month pregnant Bilkis Bano and murdering seven of her family members in post-Godhra riots of 2002. Senior Counsel Harshad Ponda is appearing for the appellants and Hiten Venegaokar is appearing for the CBI..Today in court: This case was adjourned as Tahilramani J did not sit today..2. Qamar Nasreen Abdul Kareem v. Dum Dum Central Correctional Home & Ors..[Item 6 Court 54- WP(Cri)/4249/2014].Bench: Naresh H Patil, PD Naik JJ.The petitioner’s son was being brought over to a MCOCA court in Mumbai from West Bengal via train. The police contend that he jumped out of the train passing between Raigarh Railway Station to Kharsiya, and absconded. Although an SIT was constituted to find him, no progress has been made so far. Previously, the State of Maharashtra and the State of Chattisgarh were directed to file a reply as to what steps have been taken to trace Naeem Abdul Qamar..Today in court: This case was adjourned as Patil J did not sit today..3. Janhit Manch and 3 Ors. v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & 3 Ors..[Item 5 Court 13- PIL(OS)/140/2006].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.This PIL is regarding hutments built around water pipelines that run through the city. These pipelines are a hundred years old and hazardous for the occupants of the hutments. Their eviction was to be carried out based on an arrangement recorded on order dated March 19 2014..Today in court: This case could not be tracked..4. Disability Rights Initiative v. Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.[Item 9 Court 13- PIL(C)/206/2013].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A PIL regarding lack of homes for destitute disabled children. Yerwada facility’s example is given where six intellectually disabled boys were kept with adults having mental disorders. These children were beaten up and physically abused..Today in court: This matter was adjourned as the state sought more time to file a reply..Delhi High Court.1. Ajay Maken v. Union of India and Anr..[W.P. (C) 6702/2015 – Court No. 1; Item No. 19].Bench: G. Rohini, CJ, Sangita Dhingra Sehgal J..Congress leader Ajay Maken’s petition against Aam Aadmi Party’s ad campaigns. Maken has recently moved another application in the case, alleging that the AAP government had indulged in “large scale wastage of the taxpayers money” on its politicial activities by launching a massive advertisement campaign to glorify its one year in power. The application seeks to restrain the Delhi government from publishing or airing any advertisements and promotional campaign outside Delhi..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked. Any updates will be appreciated..2. Santosh Kumar Sharma v. Bar Council of India and Ors..[CM APPL. 25387/2016 – Court No. 15; Item No. 50].Bench: Sanjeev Sachdeva J..Check evening updates..Today in Court: Justice Sachdeva recused himself from the matter. The matter will come up on July 28, 2016 before a different bench..3. Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Limited v. Directorate General of Health Services.[W.P. (C) 5782/2016 – Court No. 15; Item No. 28].Bench: Sanjeev Sachdeva J..Petition seeking a stay order on AAP government’s decision asking Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi to deposit Rs. 105 crores for allegedly refusing to provide free treatment to poor patients as per the land allotment lease condition..In the last hearing before the bench, Senior counsel Kapil Sibal appearing for the hospital argued that they were not given a proper hearing by the health department which should explain how they arrived at the figure of Rs. 105 crores. The court stated that it cannot pass a blanket stay order unless the hospital deposits the amount on an ad hoc basis..Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva said.“If you are insisting on the stay, you need to deposit the amount. Deposit the amount, otherwise the order will stand.”.Today in Court: The argument before the court was in regard to the minutes of the meeting dated December 10, the records of which were asked by the bench to be produced before the court on August 1, 2016. Mr. Kapil Sibal appeared for the petitioners..4. Virbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr..[Crl. M.A. 4702/2016 – Court No. 34; Item No. 53].Bench: Vipin Sanghi J..Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has approached the Court seeking direction to the Enforcement Directorate to not take any coercive step against him in the wake of the arrest of an LIC agent in an alleged money laundering case..In the last hearing, Justice A.K. Pathak had recused himself and listed it for today before Justice Sanghi’s bench..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked. Any updates will be appreciated.
