A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, and the Bombay High Court..TABLE OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Swami Achyutanand Tirth v. Union of India [for judgment]Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of IndiaAnupam Tripathi v. Union of IndiaAldanish Rein v. Union of IndiaJammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party v. Governor of J&KNational Capital Territory Of Delhi Rep. By The Additional Secretary (Law) v. Union Of India (Rep. By The Secretary In The Ministry Of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi).Bombay High Court.The Mazgaon Court Bar Association v State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors.Maharashtra Child Developement Labour Welfare v. Home DepartmentMaruti Shrishailya Hale & Anr v. Sangli Miraj Kupwad Corporation.SUMMARY OF CASES .Supreme Court of India.1. Swami Achyutanand Tirth v. Union of India [For judgment].[Item 1A in court 11 –WP(C) 159/2012].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Case pertaining to adulteration of milk. The Court had earlier reserved judgment..Today in Court: The Court issued a slew of directions to combat milk adulteration. It also asked the Central government to consider making suitable amendments to penal provisions at par with certain State amendments which lay down life imprisonment as punishment for food adulteration. Read the full judgment here..2. Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India.[Item 31 in court 1 –WP(C) 422/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud JJ..A petition filed by advocate Yogesh Gupta seeking the stoppage of ward-wise counting of votes on the ground that the declaration of result of every polling booth violates the right to privacy. The Court had issued notice in this case on May 12, 2014. In accordance with the directions of the Court, the Centre had submitted the report of the Law Commission on April 27..When the matter was last heard, it was adjourned after Election Commission sought time for discussion with political parties to come to an acceptable solution with regard to “Totaliser”, a new machine which prevents disclosure of voting pattern during counting to enhance voter secrecy..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked..3. Anupam Tripathi v. Union of India.[Item 3 in court 4 – IA 4/2015 IN WP(C) 599/2015].Bench: Prafulla C Pant, UU Lalit JJ..An interim application in the dog culling case..Today in Court: This case could not be tracked.. 4. The Animal Welfare Board v. Union of India.[Item 34 in court 1 – TP(C) 1095-1098/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud JJ..Case relating to the inhuman treatment of birds in the poultry industry..Today in Court: This case will now be taken up by the Delhi High Court..5. Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party v. Governor of J&K.[Item 39 Court 1- WP(Crl) 102/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud JJ..J & K National Panthers Party had filed a petition for imposing governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, owing to the law and order situation prevailing there..In the last hearing, the Supreme Court has requested a status report from Solicitor General on situation in Jammu and Kashmir, but declined JKNPP’s plea for governor rule..Today in Court: The Central government today submitted status report regarding the situation in the valley. As per the same, law and order situation is improving in the valley with incidents of violence having reduced from 201 in July to 11 in August. The report also contains details about the number of casualties, injured persons, nature of injuries and health and other amenities provided to those affected/ injured. The matter will now be taken up on August 22..6. National Capital Territory Of Delhi Rep. By The Additional Secretary (Law) v. Union Of India (Rep. By The Secretary In The Ministry Of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi).[Item 12 in court 9 – IA 1 & 21/2016 in Orgnl.Suit 2/2016].Bench: AK Sikri, NV Ramana JJ..This is a suit filed by the Delhi government concerning powers and relationship between Central and Delhi governments. The suit amongst other things pray for declaration that Article 239 is not applicable to Delhi, Union government has no powers in relation to List II subjects, and that Union government should be restrained from appointing lawyers to prosecute criminal cases..Today in court: When the matter came up for hearing today, the Bench asked the Delhi government about the relevance of the suit since the Delhi High Court has already given its verdict on the issue. It said that the same will have to be challenged by way of a Special Leave Petition. Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising, appearing for the Delhi government, submitted that an SLP will be filed within a week and requested that both the suit and SLP be listed together. The court agreed and adjourned the case for August 29..Bombay High Court.1. The Mazgaon Court Bar Association v State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors..[Item 907 Court 31- WP(OS)/811/2015].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ.The petitioners seek the High Court’s intervention in the construction of a new court complex in Mazgaon. Previously, the state government’s allocation of 29 crore for this financial year met with severe criticism by the division bench. I.Although, acting AG Rohit Deo had previously assured the court that in 10 days the process of tendering for demolition (of the old building) will start and the tender for laying the foundation for the new complex would also be issue. Neither of the two have been done yet..Today in court: The State filed an affidavit saying that 60 per cent of the demolition work is over but due to the fact that court documents and other records at Mazgaon are yet to be shifted, the demolition has been stalled..After taking instructions from the BMC Chief Engineer, BMC’s lawyer said that the decision on making requisite space for these records in High court premises will be taken soon, the file is already in the commissioner’s office..The matter was adjourned till September 16..2. Maharashtra Child Development Labour Welfare v. Home Department.[Item 29 Court 52- PIL(C)/34/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Sonak JJ.This PIL is regarding the plight of street children in Mumbai. A census report submitted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) says that there are a total of 37,000 children living on the streets of Mumbai..Today in court: No one appeared for the petitioners hence the matter was adjourned by four weeks..3. Maruti Shrishailya Hale & Anr v. Sangli Miraj Kupwad Corporation.[Item 30 Court 52- PIL(C)/95/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Sonak JJ.The petitioner is seeking a compensation of 20 lakhs from the Sangli municipal corporation as his 5 year old son lost his life after street dogs attacked him. The petitioner highlights the menace of street dogs and how dangerous it can be for the general public..The petitioner’s are also challenging the validity of Rule 13 of the Animal (Birth) Control Rules 2001..Today in court: The state failed to file a reply today, while the petitioners were directed to place the apex court’s view in the matter on record, matter was adjourned.
A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, and the Bombay High Court..TABLE OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Swami Achyutanand Tirth v. Union of India [for judgment]Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of IndiaAnupam Tripathi v. Union of IndiaAldanish Rein v. Union of IndiaJammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party v. Governor of J&KNational Capital Territory Of Delhi Rep. By The Additional Secretary (Law) v. Union Of India (Rep. By The Secretary In The Ministry Of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi).Bombay High Court.The Mazgaon Court Bar Association v State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors.Maharashtra Child Developement Labour Welfare v. Home DepartmentMaruti Shrishailya Hale & Anr v. Sangli Miraj Kupwad Corporation.SUMMARY OF CASES .Supreme Court of India.1. Swami Achyutanand Tirth v. Union of India [For judgment].[Item 1A in court 11 –WP(C) 159/2012].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Case pertaining to adulteration of milk. The Court had earlier reserved judgment..Today in Court: The Court issued a slew of directions to combat milk adulteration. It also asked the Central government to consider making suitable amendments to penal provisions at par with certain State amendments which lay down life imprisonment as punishment for food adulteration. Read the full judgment here..2. Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India.[Item 31 in court 1 –WP(C) 422/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud JJ..A petition filed by advocate Yogesh Gupta seeking the stoppage of ward-wise counting of votes on the ground that the declaration of result of every polling booth violates the right to privacy. The Court had issued notice in this case on May 12, 2014. In accordance with the directions of the Court, the Centre had submitted the report of the Law Commission on April 27..When the matter was last heard, it was adjourned after Election Commission sought time for discussion with political parties to come to an acceptable solution with regard to “Totaliser”, a new machine which prevents disclosure of voting pattern during counting to enhance voter secrecy..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked..3. Anupam Tripathi v. Union of India.[Item 3 in court 4 – IA 4/2015 IN WP(C) 599/2015].Bench: Prafulla C Pant, UU Lalit JJ..An interim application in the dog culling case..Today in Court: This case could not be tracked.. 4. The Animal Welfare Board v. Union of India.[Item 34 in court 1 – TP(C) 1095-1098/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud JJ..Case relating to the inhuman treatment of birds in the poultry industry..Today in Court: This case will now be taken up by the Delhi High Court..5. Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party v. Governor of J&K.[Item 39 Court 1- WP(Crl) 102/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud JJ..J & K National Panthers Party had filed a petition for imposing governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, owing to the law and order situation prevailing there..In the last hearing, the Supreme Court has requested a status report from Solicitor General on situation in Jammu and Kashmir, but declined JKNPP’s plea for governor rule..Today in Court: The Central government today submitted status report regarding the situation in the valley. As per the same, law and order situation is improving in the valley with incidents of violence having reduced from 201 in July to 11 in August. The report also contains details about the number of casualties, injured persons, nature of injuries and health and other amenities provided to those affected/ injured. The matter will now be taken up on August 22..6. National Capital Territory Of Delhi Rep. By The Additional Secretary (Law) v. Union Of India (Rep. By The Secretary In The Ministry Of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi).[Item 12 in court 9 – IA 1 & 21/2016 in Orgnl.Suit 2/2016].Bench: AK Sikri, NV Ramana JJ..This is a suit filed by the Delhi government concerning powers and relationship between Central and Delhi governments. The suit amongst other things pray for declaration that Article 239 is not applicable to Delhi, Union government has no powers in relation to List II subjects, and that Union government should be restrained from appointing lawyers to prosecute criminal cases..Today in court: When the matter came up for hearing today, the Bench asked the Delhi government about the relevance of the suit since the Delhi High Court has already given its verdict on the issue. It said that the same will have to be challenged by way of a Special Leave Petition. Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising, appearing for the Delhi government, submitted that an SLP will be filed within a week and requested that both the suit and SLP be listed together. The court agreed and adjourned the case for August 29..Bombay High Court.1. The Mazgaon Court Bar Association v State of Maharashtra & 2 Ors..[Item 907 Court 31- WP(OS)/811/2015].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, Shalini Phansalkar Joshi JJ.The petitioners seek the High Court’s intervention in the construction of a new court complex in Mazgaon. Previously, the state government’s allocation of 29 crore for this financial year met with severe criticism by the division bench. I.Although, acting AG Rohit Deo had previously assured the court that in 10 days the process of tendering for demolition (of the old building) will start and the tender for laying the foundation for the new complex would also be issue. Neither of the two have been done yet..Today in court: The State filed an affidavit saying that 60 per cent of the demolition work is over but due to the fact that court documents and other records at Mazgaon are yet to be shifted, the demolition has been stalled..After taking instructions from the BMC Chief Engineer, BMC’s lawyer said that the decision on making requisite space for these records in High court premises will be taken soon, the file is already in the commissioner’s office..The matter was adjourned till September 16..2. Maharashtra Child Development Labour Welfare v. Home Department.[Item 29 Court 52- PIL(C)/34/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Sonak JJ.This PIL is regarding the plight of street children in Mumbai. A census report submitted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) says that there are a total of 37,000 children living on the streets of Mumbai..Today in court: No one appeared for the petitioners hence the matter was adjourned by four weeks..3. Maruti Shrishailya Hale & Anr v. Sangli Miraj Kupwad Corporation.[Item 30 Court 52- PIL(C)/95/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Sonak JJ.The petitioner is seeking a compensation of 20 lakhs from the Sangli municipal corporation as his 5 year old son lost his life after street dogs attacked him. The petitioner highlights the menace of street dogs and how dangerous it can be for the general public..The petitioner’s are also challenging the validity of Rule 13 of the Animal (Birth) Control Rules 2001..Today in court: The state failed to file a reply today, while the petitioners were directed to place the apex court’s view in the matter on record, matter was adjourned.