A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court..Supreme Court of India.1. Nabam Rebia v. Registrar General, Gauhati High Court and Ors..[Item 501 in court 3 – SLP (Civil) 876/2016].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, Dipak Misra, Madan B Lokur, PC Ghose, NV Ramana JJ..This case pertains to the removal of Arunachal Pradesh Speaker Nabam Rebia and is an appeal against the decision of the Gauhati High Court. Recently, the Union Cabinet recommended imposition of President’s Rule in the State which has been challenged by the Congress party..Yesterday, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi completed his submissions. The hearing will resume today..Today in court: Senior Advocate TR Andhyarujina is arguing for the Governor. The hearing will continue tomorrow..2. Hardik Bharatbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat and Anr.[Item 1 in court 3 – SLP (CRL) 9429/2015].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, Madan B Lokur, PC Ghose JJ..A petition by Hardik Patel seeking the quashing of the sedition case lodged against him by the Surat police. On 27th October, the Gujarat High Court had rejected his plea following which Patel had appealed to the Supreme Court. When the matter was last heard, Court had asked Gujarat government to provide an English translation of the chargesheet to Hardik Patel by January 27..This case will be heard if the Constitution Bench hearing the Arunachal matter does not sit for any reason..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..3. Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India and Anr..[Item 3 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 56/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi JJ..A fresh public interest litigation seeking an All India Judicial Service. Check evening updates..Today in court: The court dismissed this petition. Chief Justice Thakur remarked that the issue has been considered and “repeatedly rejected by High Courts and by Chief Justice during conferences”..4. Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr..[Item 2 in court 4 – Writ Petition (Civil) 793/2014).Bench: Dipak Misra, PC Pant JJ..A petition challenging the Constitutional validity of certain provisions in Maharashtra Police (Second Amendment) Act which bans dance performances at bars and hotels in Maharashtra. The provisions were allegedly re-enacted after the Supreme Court had struck them down in an earlier judgment. The association has submitted that the Act violates the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g). When the matter was heard on October 15, the Court stayed the operation of the provision under challenge – Section 33A of the Maharashtra Police Act..When the matter was last heard, Senior Advocate Harish Salve had appeared for the Maharashtra government and sought time to file affidavit. The Court granted the same and listed the case for February 16..Read the full report here..This case will be taken up, if the Constitution bench in court 3 does not sit for any reason..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..5. Verhoeven, Marie-Emmanuelle v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 4 in court 10 – Crl MP 2219/2016 in Writ Petition (Crl.) 178/2015].Bench: V Gopala Gowda, UU Lalit JJ..A habeas corpus petition for the release of French national Marie Verhoeven. When the matter was last heard Senior Advocate Aryama Sundaram, appearing on behalf of the petitioner had made a submission that he intends to seek modification/ clarification of the order passed by the Supreme Court December 15, 2015 to the extent that the proceedings before the Chief Judicial Magistrate may not continue till this matter is decided on merits. The Court had allowed the same and granted time to the petitioner to file an application to that effect..Today in court: This case did not come up for hearing today..Delhi High Court.For judgment.Central Bureau of Investigation Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr..Bench- PS Teji J..A petition filed by the CBI challenging a trial court order directing the return of all documents seized during a raid on the Delhi Secretariat to the AAP government..The CBI has alleged that the trial court order would “irreparably prejudice” the case, as it would “completely curtail the right” of the agency to “investigate the matter.”.Today in Court- The Bench set aside the trial court order and allowed the CBI to retain the documents. You can read the detailed report here. .1. Directorate of Education Vs Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools.[Item 26, Court 1- LPA 89/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A fresh appeal. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This was a petition filed by the Delhi Govt challenging the Single Bench’s decision of allowing management quota to continue in nursery admissions in city schools..After hearing arguments from both sides, the Bench reserved its verdict over the issue. It, however, refused to grant any interim stay of the Single Bench order. Senior Advocate Guru Krishna Kumar appeared for the Delhi Government..2. Youth Bar Association of India (Regd.) Vs NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Court 1, Item 16- W.P.(C) 938/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition challenging the strike by doctors and nurses over alleged non-payment of wages by the municipal corporations..On the last date of hearing, the Bench had issued notice to the Delhi Govt, Medical Council of India, Indian Medical Association, East and North Delhi Municipal Corporations as well as associations representing the doctors and nurses working there..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked. Any leads/inputs would be appreciated..3. Reliance Power Ltd Vs Union of India & Ors. .[Item 23, Court 1- W.P.(C) 7334/2015].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This was a petition filed by Reliance Power Ltd challenging cancellation of Chattrasal coal block by the Union Govt. Senior Advocate P Chidambaram appeared for Reliance. The arguments in the case will continue tomorrow..Bombay High Court.1. Zoru Darayus Bathena v. Tree Authority, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.[Item 901 Court 43 – PIL(O)/46/2015].Bench: V.M. Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ..A petition in connection with the state of 116 trees in a 2.5 km stretch near Santa Cruz in Mumbai. The petitioner’s counsel, Kainaz Irani, had earlier submitted photographs of the trees that were infected by mealy bugs..Read the previous report here..Today in court: Maharashtra Association for Cultivation of Science, Agharkar research institute filed their reply regarding mealy bugs..Trupti Puranik, BMC’s counsel submitted that the concerned authorities have been instructed not to cut any more trees on the western express highway in accordance with previous directions of the court..The matter has been adjourned for a week. Next hearing is on February 17..2. Priscilla Samuel Union of India & 10 ors..[Item 907 Court 43 – PIL(O)/52/2013].Bench: V.M. Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ..A petition seeking the effective implementation and greater awareness of the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961. Mahrukh Adenwala had appeared for Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The institute was asked to assist the court at the previous hearing..Today in court: J.S. Saluja, AGP for state informed the court that he had written to the state women’s cell, home department and the registrar of marriage, and was awaiting a response..Maharukh Adenwala, submitted data from National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) regarding dowry. In 2014, out of 10,050 cases of dowry only 39 were registered under the Dowry Prohibition Act, while there were 300 dowry deaths. She also questioned appointment of police officers as Dowry Prohibition Officers (DPO) and demanded the appointment of full time DPO’s..Petitioner appearing in person submitted that many matrimonial websites act as mediators in negotiating dowry between parties, and they also claim to do so on their website..The matter will now be heard on February 24..3. Amit Maru v. State of Maharashtra & Anr..[Item 9 Court 43 – CRPIL/9/2015].Bench: V.M. Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ..The matter was not heard today.
A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court..Supreme Court of India.1. Nabam Rebia v. Registrar General, Gauhati High Court and Ors..[Item 501 in court 3 – SLP (Civil) 876/2016].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, Dipak Misra, Madan B Lokur, PC Ghose, NV Ramana JJ..This case pertains to the removal of Arunachal Pradesh Speaker Nabam Rebia and is an appeal against the decision of the Gauhati High Court. Recently, the Union Cabinet recommended imposition of President’s Rule in the State which has been challenged by the Congress party..Yesterday, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi completed his submissions. The hearing will resume today..Today in court: Senior Advocate TR Andhyarujina is arguing for the Governor. The hearing will continue tomorrow..2. Hardik Bharatbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat and Anr.[Item 1 in court 3 – SLP (CRL) 9429/2015].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, Madan B Lokur, PC Ghose JJ..A petition by Hardik Patel seeking the quashing of the sedition case lodged against him by the Surat police. On 27th October, the Gujarat High Court had rejected his plea following which Patel had appealed to the Supreme Court. When the matter was last heard, Court had asked Gujarat government to provide an English translation of the chargesheet to Hardik Patel by January 27..This case will be heard if the Constitution Bench hearing the Arunachal matter does not sit for any reason..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..3. Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India and Anr..[Item 3 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 56/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi JJ..A fresh public interest litigation seeking an All India Judicial Service. Check evening updates..Today in court: The court dismissed this petition. Chief Justice Thakur remarked that the issue has been considered and “repeatedly rejected by High Courts and by Chief Justice during conferences”..4. Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr..[Item 2 in court 4 – Writ Petition (Civil) 793/2014).Bench: Dipak Misra, PC Pant JJ..A petition challenging the Constitutional validity of certain provisions in Maharashtra Police (Second Amendment) Act which bans dance performances at bars and hotels in Maharashtra. The provisions were allegedly re-enacted after the Supreme Court had struck them down in an earlier judgment. The association has submitted that the Act violates the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g). When the matter was heard on October 15, the Court stayed the operation of the provision under challenge – Section 33A of the Maharashtra Police Act..When the matter was last heard, Senior Advocate Harish Salve had appeared for the Maharashtra government and sought time to file affidavit. The Court granted the same and listed the case for February 16..Read the full report here..This case will be taken up, if the Constitution bench in court 3 does not sit for any reason..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..5. Verhoeven, Marie-Emmanuelle v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 4 in court 10 – Crl MP 2219/2016 in Writ Petition (Crl.) 178/2015].Bench: V Gopala Gowda, UU Lalit JJ..A habeas corpus petition for the release of French national Marie Verhoeven. When the matter was last heard Senior Advocate Aryama Sundaram, appearing on behalf of the petitioner had made a submission that he intends to seek modification/ clarification of the order passed by the Supreme Court December 15, 2015 to the extent that the proceedings before the Chief Judicial Magistrate may not continue till this matter is decided on merits. The Court had allowed the same and granted time to the petitioner to file an application to that effect..Today in court: This case did not come up for hearing today..Delhi High Court.For judgment.Central Bureau of Investigation Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr..Bench- PS Teji J..A petition filed by the CBI challenging a trial court order directing the return of all documents seized during a raid on the Delhi Secretariat to the AAP government..The CBI has alleged that the trial court order would “irreparably prejudice” the case, as it would “completely curtail the right” of the agency to “investigate the matter.”.Today in Court- The Bench set aside the trial court order and allowed the CBI to retain the documents. You can read the detailed report here. .1. Directorate of Education Vs Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools.[Item 26, Court 1- LPA 89/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A fresh appeal. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This was a petition filed by the Delhi Govt challenging the Single Bench’s decision of allowing management quota to continue in nursery admissions in city schools..After hearing arguments from both sides, the Bench reserved its verdict over the issue. It, however, refused to grant any interim stay of the Single Bench order. Senior Advocate Guru Krishna Kumar appeared for the Delhi Government..2. Youth Bar Association of India (Regd.) Vs NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Court 1, Item 16- W.P.(C) 938/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition challenging the strike by doctors and nurses over alleged non-payment of wages by the municipal corporations..On the last date of hearing, the Bench had issued notice to the Delhi Govt, Medical Council of India, Indian Medical Association, East and North Delhi Municipal Corporations as well as associations representing the doctors and nurses working there..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked. Any leads/inputs would be appreciated..3. Reliance Power Ltd Vs Union of India & Ors. .[Item 23, Court 1- W.P.(C) 7334/2015].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This was a petition filed by Reliance Power Ltd challenging cancellation of Chattrasal coal block by the Union Govt. Senior Advocate P Chidambaram appeared for Reliance. The arguments in the case will continue tomorrow..Bombay High Court.1. Zoru Darayus Bathena v. Tree Authority, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.[Item 901 Court 43 – PIL(O)/46/2015].Bench: V.M. Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ..A petition in connection with the state of 116 trees in a 2.5 km stretch near Santa Cruz in Mumbai. The petitioner’s counsel, Kainaz Irani, had earlier submitted photographs of the trees that were infected by mealy bugs..Read the previous report here..Today in court: Maharashtra Association for Cultivation of Science, Agharkar research institute filed their reply regarding mealy bugs..Trupti Puranik, BMC’s counsel submitted that the concerned authorities have been instructed not to cut any more trees on the western express highway in accordance with previous directions of the court..The matter has been adjourned for a week. Next hearing is on February 17..2. Priscilla Samuel Union of India & 10 ors..[Item 907 Court 43 – PIL(O)/52/2013].Bench: V.M. Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ..A petition seeking the effective implementation and greater awareness of the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961. Mahrukh Adenwala had appeared for Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The institute was asked to assist the court at the previous hearing..Today in court: J.S. Saluja, AGP for state informed the court that he had written to the state women’s cell, home department and the registrar of marriage, and was awaiting a response..Maharukh Adenwala, submitted data from National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) regarding dowry. In 2014, out of 10,050 cases of dowry only 39 were registered under the Dowry Prohibition Act, while there were 300 dowry deaths. She also questioned appointment of police officers as Dowry Prohibition Officers (DPO) and demanded the appointment of full time DPO’s..Petitioner appearing in person submitted that many matrimonial websites act as mediators in negotiating dowry between parties, and they also claim to do so on their website..The matter will now be heard on February 24..3. Amit Maru v. State of Maharashtra & Anr..[Item 9 Court 43 – CRPIL/9/2015].Bench: V.M. Kanade, Revati Mohite Dere JJ..The matter was not heard today.
