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.Anupam Tripathi v. Union of India & OrsAluva Janaseva @ Janaseva Sisubhavan thr. It’s Secretary v. Union of India and Ors.Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India, Ministry Of Law & Ors.Arundhati Roy v. Registrar, High Court of Judicature at Bombay Nagpur Bench Nagpur & Anr.Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India and Ors.M/S. Vistara Voyages (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Tata Sia Airlines Ltd.Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi & Ors.Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee and Ors. v. Union of India And Ors.Syedullah Khaleelullah Khan v. Union of India & Ors.Saurabh Dwivedi v. State of UP & Anr.Vineet Dhanda v. Union Of India And Ors.Shayara Bano v. Union of India And Ors..Delhi High Court.For judgment.Cellulars Operators Association of India and Ors Vs Telecom Regulatory Authority of IndiaOthers.Kanhaiya Kumar Vs State of NCT of Delhi, Umar Khalid Vs State of NCT of Delhi and Anirban Bhattacharya Vs State of NCT of DelhiSatish Pandey Vs Bhim Sain Bassi & Ors.Ravinder P. Kumar & Anr Vs Delhi High Court Through Registrar General & Anr.Monsanto Holdings Pvt Ltd & Ors Vs Competition Commission of India & Ors.Naresh Kumar & Ors Vs District & Sessions Judge & Ors.Lalit Nautiyal Vs The District & Sessions Judge and Ors..Bombay High Court.Ali Akbar Adamjee Peerbhoy v. Hon’ble Chief Minister,Government of MaharashtraSmita Pansare & Anr v. State of MaharashtraKuldeep Singh v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.All India Animal Welfare Association v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Anupam Tripathi v. Union of India & Ors.[Item 4 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 599/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A writ petition challenging the culling of stray dogs in Kerala. The Animal Welfare Board has also filed a petition challenging a 2006 decision of the Kerala High Court permitting culling of dogs..Today in court: This matter was adjourned for March 9 and it will be taken up along with Animal Welfare Board’s appeal..2. Aluva Janaseva @ Janaseva Sisubhavan thr. It’s Secretary v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 5 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 808/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A case filed by Janaseva Sisubhavan, an organisation involved in the protection of homeless children. The petition seeks implementation of Sections 9(f) and 11(3)(b)(c) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and Section 438 of Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 to ensure that children are protected from stray dogs. The Supreme Court had issued notice in this matter..Today in court: This matter was adjourned for March 9 and it will be taken up along with Animal Welfare Board’s appeal..3. Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India, Ministry Of Law & Ors..[Item 38 in court 2 – Writ Petition (Crl.) 69/2015].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..Case filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging Constitutional validity of penal provisions relating to rioting and hate speech..Today in court: The Court today asked Swamy to approach the High Court. Swamy said that there are various FIRs registered in different parts of the country and it is practically convenient that the Supreme Court hears the case. Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Central government, also opposed Swamy. The Bench was reluctant to entertain the plea but it adjourned the matter for July so that Swamy can take a decision on whether to press the case in Supreme Court or withdraw it and approach a High Court..4. Arundhati Roy v. Registrar, High Court of Judicature at Bombay Nagpur Bench Nagpur & Anr..[Item 5 in court 3 – SLP (Crl.) 303/2016].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..An appeal by Arundhati Roy against a contempt case initiated by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. Justice AB Chaudhari of the High Court had initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Roy for an article she wrote in May this year defending the lecturer Dr GN Saibaba. The petition is listed along with an appeal by Prof. Sai Baba, who has also moved the Supreme Court against his detention..When the matter was last heard, the Court had asked Prof, Sai Baba to file an application for exemption from personal appearance. The Court had also asked the Maharashtra government about the need to keep Prof. Sai Baba in jail. “Why should he be in jail. He is crippled. We want you to make him comfortable. Put him in a guest house or something”, remarked Justice Khehar. The Bench had then directed the Maharashtra government to inform the court about alternate accommodation which can be provided to the professor..Today in court: The petition by Arundhati Roy was adjourned for July. In the petition filed by Prof. Sai Baba, the Court asked the Maharashtra government to complete the examination of 8 material witnesses within a month. The court is likely to release Sai Baba from custody on completion of the same. The case has now been posted for hearing in April..5. Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 49 in court 8 – Writ Petition (Civil) 857/2015].Bench: Madan B Lokur, NV Ramana JJ..A petition filed by Swaraj Abhiyan seeking among other things, a direction to provide free food-grains guaranteed under National Food Security Act to people living in drought-affected states. When the matter was last heard the Centre had filed an affidavit stating that “management of the drought is being taken care of at least at the level of Union of India”..The Court directed that that it expected “the State Governments to act in accordance with the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 and the Manual for Drought Management issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.” It also directed the States to furnish all the necessary information as required by the learned Solicitor General as well as the Central Drought Relief Commissioner and the Food Secretary..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..6. M/S. Vistara Voyages (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Tata Sia Airlines Ltd..[Item 3 in court 2 – SLP(C) 29665/2015].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..A trademark dispute between a Bangalore based travel agency, Vistara voyages and Tata SIA Airlines over the use of the mark Vistara. Vistara voyages contention is that it has been using the name “Vistara” extensively since 2008 and had also applied for registration of the same which is pending before the authorities. The Karnataka High Court had held that the suit cannot be filed in Banglaore since Vistara voyages does not have a registered trademark over the name ‘Vistara’ and Air Vistara does not operate any branch in Bangalore..Vistara voyages had challenged the judgment of the Karnataka High Court in Supreme Court. The matter had been adjourned several times since the parties were trying to work out a settlement..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..7. Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi & Ors..[Item 7 in court 3 – IA 1/2015 in TC(C) 126/2015].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..8. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee and Ors. v. Union of India And Ors..[Item 11 in court 3 – Writ Petition (Civil) 114/2016].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..9. Syedullah Khaleelullah Khan v. Union of India & Ors.[Item 14 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 77/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh writ petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..10. Saurabh Dwivedi v. State of UP & Anr..[Item 16 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 115/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case was tagged along with another petition..11. Vineet Dhanda v. Union Of India And Ors..[Item 17 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 117/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case pertained to sexual abuse of children at schools. The Court refused to entertain the petition but gave the petitioner the liberty to make representation to the HRD Ministry..12. Shayara Bano v. Union of India And Ors..[Item 9 in court 2 – Writ Petition (Civil) 118/2016].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates to know more about the case..Today in court: This petitions challenges the Constitutionality of Muslim practices of Triple Talaq, polygamy and nikah halala. The court issued notice in the case. Read the full report here..Delhi High Court.For judgment.Cellulars Operators Association of India and Ors Vs Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.A petition challenging TRAI’s order mandating elecom operators to compensate subscribers for the very first three calls dropped per day at the rate of Re 1 per dropped call from January 1..Previously, the Court had questioned TRAI on whether the compensation policy was the only possible solution to prevent call drops..Today in Court- The Bench dismissed the petition. You can read the detailed report here..1. Kanhaiya Kumar Vs State of NCT of Delhi, Umar Khalid Vs State of NCT of Delhi and Anirban Bhattacharya Vs State of NCT of Delhi.Item 50-52, Court 29].Bench- Pratibha Rani J..Kanhaiya Kumar’s bail plea and petitions filed by JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya seeking security before they surrendered to the police under the sedition case registered against them. After the Delhi Police sought fresh remand of Kumar, the Bench adjourned had the hearing till February 29. The Police have also filed their status report in the case..Today in Court- The Bench reserved its orders in the case..2. Satish Pandey Vs Bhim Sain Bassi & Ors..[Item 23, Court 1- W.P.(C) 1769/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition filed against city police commissioner BS Bassi alleging that he influenced the sedition probe in the case against JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and also alleged that the police chief was “playing at the hands” of certain political parties..Today in Court- The Bench dismissed the petition..3. Ravinder P. Kumar & Anr Vs Delhi High Court Through Registrar General & Anr..[Item 48, Court 10- W.P.(C) 1723/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Bench dismissed the petition..4. Monsanto Holdings Pvt Ltd & Ors Vs Competition Commission of India & Ors..[Item 60, Court 10- W.P.(C) 1776/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This was a petition filed by Monsanto challenging the order of CCI directing investigation against the company over abuse of market position in the market of BT cotton technology in India. The complaint before the Competition Commission was filed by the agriculture ministry and three Indian seed companies namely Nuziveedu Seeds, Prabhat Agri Biotech and Pravardhan Seeds..Today the Bench issued notice to CCI and sought its reply as to whether the Commission can initiate investigation proceedings independently, when the High Court is already seized of the case. The matter was adjourned to July 18..5. Lalit Nautiyal Vs The District & Sessions Judge and Ors..[Item 2, Court 10- W.P.(C) 1354/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was mentioned to be adjourned..6. Naresh Kumar & Ors Vs District & Sessions Judge & Ors..[Item 3, Court 6- W.P.(C) 4882/2014].Bench- Sanjiv Khanna, Najmi Waziri JJ..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked. Any leads/inputs would be appreciated..Bombay High Court.1. Ali Akbar Adamjee Peerbhoy v. Honble Chief Minister, Govt of Maharashtra.[Item 30 Court 13- W.P.(C)/2539/2013].Bench: A.S. Oka and C.V. Bhadang JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up..2. Smita Pansare & Anr v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 10 Court 24- W.P.(Cri)/1565/2015].Bench: Ranjit More and V.L. Achliya JJ..The petitioner is Govind Pansare’s daughter. This petition has been tagged along with the Dabholkar murder case; both petitions are concerned with the slow progress made in these murder investigations. the Pansare murder case is being probed by a Special Investigation team while Dabholkar’s case is under the CBI..Today in court: The state CID, probing the Govind Pansare murder case, was asked to to speed up the investigation. Appearing for Pansare’s family, Abhay Nevgi informed the court that the date for framing of charges against accused Sameer Gaikwad was fixed on March 8 by the Kolhapur court. The court directed the prosecution to file an application in the trial court for defer framing of charges as investigations are still going on..Nevgi, who is also appearing for Dabholkar’s family, had earlier sought transfer of the two cases to National Investigation Agency. The court, however, declined saying CBI was already in touch with the NIA..3. Kuldeep Singh v. State of Maharashtra & Ors..[Item 17 Court 24- W.P. (Cri)]/675/2016].Bench: Ranjit More,V.L. Achliya JJ..Kuldeep Singh, brother of alleged gangster Sandeep Gadoli has filed this PIL seeking registration of an FIR against the Gurgaon Police for his brother’s death. Singh claimed Gadoli was murdered by the Gurgaon police at the behest of his business rival and Gurgaon politician Binder Gujjar. On the previous hearing, the High Court had noted the Public Prosecutor’s statement that an FIR would be registered. However, the Supreme Court had directed that this FIR be quashed. For more details read previous report..Today in court: Perusing through an order passed by the apex court in the Gadoli encounter case last week, division bench of Justices Ranjit More and V.L. Achliya JJ said –.The apex court is under the impression that the High Court had directed formation of a Special Investigation Team(SIT) which is false, the state government itself formed the SIT. Why is it that facts are not disclosed to the Supreme Court when all parties including State government were present?.The present petition filed by Kuldeep Singh, Gadoli’s brother claims that the autopsy report of JJ Hospital has ignored several post-death injuries on the body. Singh’s lawyer Tanvir Azam has also sought examination of call data records of the Gurgaon police officers and a woman who was with Sandeep at the time of the encounter..The High Court issued notice to all parties and adjourned the hearing to March 16..4. All India Animal Welfare Association v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation..[Item 67 Court 13- W.P(OS)/1537/2015].Bench: A.S. Oka and C.V. Bhadang JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up.
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.Anupam Tripathi v. Union of India & OrsAluva Janaseva @ Janaseva Sisubhavan thr. It’s Secretary v. Union of India and Ors.Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India, Ministry Of Law & Ors.Arundhati Roy v. Registrar, High Court of Judicature at Bombay Nagpur Bench Nagpur & Anr.Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India and Ors.M/S. Vistara Voyages (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Tata Sia Airlines Ltd.Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi & Ors.Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee and Ors. v. Union of India And Ors.Syedullah Khaleelullah Khan v. Union of India & Ors.Saurabh Dwivedi v. State of UP & Anr.Vineet Dhanda v. Union Of India And Ors.Shayara Bano v. Union of India And Ors..Delhi High Court.For judgment.Cellulars Operators Association of India and Ors Vs Telecom Regulatory Authority of IndiaOthers.Kanhaiya Kumar Vs State of NCT of Delhi, Umar Khalid Vs State of NCT of Delhi and Anirban Bhattacharya Vs State of NCT of DelhiSatish Pandey Vs Bhim Sain Bassi & Ors.Ravinder P. Kumar & Anr Vs Delhi High Court Through Registrar General & Anr.Monsanto Holdings Pvt Ltd & Ors Vs Competition Commission of India & Ors.Naresh Kumar & Ors Vs District & Sessions Judge & Ors.Lalit Nautiyal Vs The District & Sessions Judge and Ors..Bombay High Court.Ali Akbar Adamjee Peerbhoy v. Hon’ble Chief Minister,Government of MaharashtraSmita Pansare & Anr v. State of MaharashtraKuldeep Singh v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.All India Animal Welfare Association v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Anupam Tripathi v. Union of India & Ors.[Item 4 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 599/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A writ petition challenging the culling of stray dogs in Kerala. The Animal Welfare Board has also filed a petition challenging a 2006 decision of the Kerala High Court permitting culling of dogs..Today in court: This matter was adjourned for March 9 and it will be taken up along with Animal Welfare Board’s appeal..2. Aluva Janaseva @ Janaseva Sisubhavan thr. It’s Secretary v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 5 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 808/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A case filed by Janaseva Sisubhavan, an organisation involved in the protection of homeless children. The petition seeks implementation of Sections 9(f) and 11(3)(b)(c) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and Section 438 of Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 to ensure that children are protected from stray dogs. The Supreme Court had issued notice in this matter..Today in court: This matter was adjourned for March 9 and it will be taken up along with Animal Welfare Board’s appeal..3. Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India, Ministry Of Law & Ors..[Item 38 in court 2 – Writ Petition (Crl.) 69/2015].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..Case filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging Constitutional validity of penal provisions relating to rioting and hate speech..Today in court: The Court today asked Swamy to approach the High Court. Swamy said that there are various FIRs registered in different parts of the country and it is practically convenient that the Supreme Court hears the case. Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Central government, also opposed Swamy. The Bench was reluctant to entertain the plea but it adjourned the matter for July so that Swamy can take a decision on whether to press the case in Supreme Court or withdraw it and approach a High Court..4. Arundhati Roy v. Registrar, High Court of Judicature at Bombay Nagpur Bench Nagpur & Anr..[Item 5 in court 3 – SLP (Crl.) 303/2016].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..An appeal by Arundhati Roy against a contempt case initiated by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. Justice AB Chaudhari of the High Court had initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Roy for an article she wrote in May this year defending the lecturer Dr GN Saibaba. The petition is listed along with an appeal by Prof. Sai Baba, who has also moved the Supreme Court against his detention..When the matter was last heard, the Court had asked Prof, Sai Baba to file an application for exemption from personal appearance. The Court had also asked the Maharashtra government about the need to keep Prof. Sai Baba in jail. “Why should he be in jail. He is crippled. We want you to make him comfortable. Put him in a guest house or something”, remarked Justice Khehar. The Bench had then directed the Maharashtra government to inform the court about alternate accommodation which can be provided to the professor..Today in court: The petition by Arundhati Roy was adjourned for July. In the petition filed by Prof. Sai Baba, the Court asked the Maharashtra government to complete the examination of 8 material witnesses within a month. The court is likely to release Sai Baba from custody on completion of the same. The case has now been posted for hearing in April..5. Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 49 in court 8 – Writ Petition (Civil) 857/2015].Bench: Madan B Lokur, NV Ramana JJ..A petition filed by Swaraj Abhiyan seeking among other things, a direction to provide free food-grains guaranteed under National Food Security Act to people living in drought-affected states. When the matter was last heard the Centre had filed an affidavit stating that “management of the drought is being taken care of at least at the level of Union of India”..The Court directed that that it expected “the State Governments to act in accordance with the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 and the Manual for Drought Management issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.” It also directed the States to furnish all the necessary information as required by the learned Solicitor General as well as the Central Drought Relief Commissioner and the Food Secretary..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..6. M/S. Vistara Voyages (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Tata Sia Airlines Ltd..[Item 3 in court 2 – SLP(C) 29665/2015].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..A trademark dispute between a Bangalore based travel agency, Vistara voyages and Tata SIA Airlines over the use of the mark Vistara. Vistara voyages contention is that it has been using the name “Vistara” extensively since 2008 and had also applied for registration of the same which is pending before the authorities. The Karnataka High Court had held that the suit cannot be filed in Banglaore since Vistara voyages does not have a registered trademark over the name ‘Vistara’ and Air Vistara does not operate any branch in Bangalore..Vistara voyages had challenged the judgment of the Karnataka High Court in Supreme Court. The matter had been adjourned several times since the parties were trying to work out a settlement..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..7. Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi & Ors..[Item 7 in court 3 – IA 1/2015 in TC(C) 126/2015].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..8. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee and Ors. v. Union of India And Ors..[Item 11 in court 3 – Writ Petition (Civil) 114/2016].Bench: JS Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..9. Syedullah Khaleelullah Khan v. Union of India & Ors.[Item 14 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 77/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh writ petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..10. Saurabh Dwivedi v. State of UP & Anr..[Item 16 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 115/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case was tagged along with another petition..11. Vineet Dhanda v. Union Of India And Ors..[Item 17 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 117/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case pertained to sexual abuse of children at schools. The Court refused to entertain the petition but gave the petitioner the liberty to make representation to the HRD Ministry..12. Shayara Bano v. Union of India And Ors..[Item 9 in court 2 – Writ Petition (Civil) 118/2016].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates to know more about the case..Today in court: This petitions challenges the Constitutionality of Muslim practices of Triple Talaq, polygamy and nikah halala. The court issued notice in the case. Read the full report here..Delhi High Court.For judgment.Cellulars Operators Association of India and Ors Vs Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.A petition challenging TRAI’s order mandating elecom operators to compensate subscribers for the very first three calls dropped per day at the rate of Re 1 per dropped call from January 1..Previously, the Court had questioned TRAI on whether the compensation policy was the only possible solution to prevent call drops..Today in Court- The Bench dismissed the petition. You can read the detailed report here..1. Kanhaiya Kumar Vs State of NCT of Delhi, Umar Khalid Vs State of NCT of Delhi and Anirban Bhattacharya Vs State of NCT of Delhi.Item 50-52, Court 29].Bench- Pratibha Rani J..Kanhaiya Kumar’s bail plea and petitions filed by JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya seeking security before they surrendered to the police under the sedition case registered against them. After the Delhi Police sought fresh remand of Kumar, the Bench adjourned had the hearing till February 29. The Police have also filed their status report in the case..Today in Court- The Bench reserved its orders in the case..2. Satish Pandey Vs Bhim Sain Bassi & Ors..[Item 23, Court 1- W.P.(C) 1769/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition filed against city police commissioner BS Bassi alleging that he influenced the sedition probe in the case against JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and also alleged that the police chief was “playing at the hands” of certain political parties..Today in Court- The Bench dismissed the petition..3. Ravinder P. Kumar & Anr Vs Delhi High Court Through Registrar General & Anr..[Item 48, Court 10- W.P.(C) 1723/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Bench dismissed the petition..4. Monsanto Holdings Pvt Ltd & Ors Vs Competition Commission of India & Ors..[Item 60, Court 10- W.P.(C) 1776/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This was a petition filed by Monsanto challenging the order of CCI directing investigation against the company over abuse of market position in the market of BT cotton technology in India. The complaint before the Competition Commission was filed by the agriculture ministry and three Indian seed companies namely Nuziveedu Seeds, Prabhat Agri Biotech and Pravardhan Seeds..Today the Bench issued notice to CCI and sought its reply as to whether the Commission can initiate investigation proceedings independently, when the High Court is already seized of the case. The matter was adjourned to July 18..5. Lalit Nautiyal Vs The District & Sessions Judge and Ors..[Item 2, Court 10- W.P.(C) 1354/2016].Bench- Manmohan J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was mentioned to be adjourned..6. Naresh Kumar & Ors Vs District & Sessions Judge & Ors..[Item 3, Court 6- W.P.(C) 4882/2014].Bench- Sanjiv Khanna, Najmi Waziri JJ..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked. Any leads/inputs would be appreciated..Bombay High Court.1. Ali Akbar Adamjee Peerbhoy v. Honble Chief Minister, Govt of Maharashtra.[Item 30 Court 13- W.P.(C)/2539/2013].Bench: A.S. Oka and C.V. Bhadang JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up..2. Smita Pansare & Anr v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 10 Court 24- W.P.(Cri)/1565/2015].Bench: Ranjit More and V.L. Achliya JJ..The petitioner is Govind Pansare’s daughter. This petition has been tagged along with the Dabholkar murder case; both petitions are concerned with the slow progress made in these murder investigations. the Pansare murder case is being probed by a Special Investigation team while Dabholkar’s case is under the CBI..Today in court: The state CID, probing the Govind Pansare murder case, was asked to to speed up the investigation. Appearing for Pansare’s family, Abhay Nevgi informed the court that the date for framing of charges against accused Sameer Gaikwad was fixed on March 8 by the Kolhapur court. The court directed the prosecution to file an application in the trial court for defer framing of charges as investigations are still going on..Nevgi, who is also appearing for Dabholkar’s family, had earlier sought transfer of the two cases to National Investigation Agency. The court, however, declined saying CBI was already in touch with the NIA..3. Kuldeep Singh v. State of Maharashtra & Ors..[Item 17 Court 24- W.P. (Cri)]/675/2016].Bench: Ranjit More,V.L. Achliya JJ..Kuldeep Singh, brother of alleged gangster Sandeep Gadoli has filed this PIL seeking registration of an FIR against the Gurgaon Police for his brother’s death. Singh claimed Gadoli was murdered by the Gurgaon police at the behest of his business rival and Gurgaon politician Binder Gujjar. On the previous hearing, the High Court had noted the Public Prosecutor’s statement that an FIR would be registered. However, the Supreme Court had directed that this FIR be quashed. For more details read previous report..Today in court: Perusing through an order passed by the apex court in the Gadoli encounter case last week, division bench of Justices Ranjit More and V.L. Achliya JJ said –.The apex court is under the impression that the High Court had directed formation of a Special Investigation Team(SIT) which is false, the state government itself formed the SIT. Why is it that facts are not disclosed to the Supreme Court when all parties including State government were present?.The present petition filed by Kuldeep Singh, Gadoli’s brother claims that the autopsy report of JJ Hospital has ignored several post-death injuries on the body. Singh’s lawyer Tanvir Azam has also sought examination of call data records of the Gurgaon police officers and a woman who was with Sandeep at the time of the encounter..The High Court issued notice to all parties and adjourned the hearing to March 16..4. All India Animal Welfare Association v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation..[Item 67 Court 13- W.P(OS)/1537/2015].Bench: A.S. Oka and C.V. Bhadang JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter could not be taken up.
