Supreme Court of India.1. JCE Consultancy v. Lee Kun Hee & Ors..[Item 14 in court 11 – CONMT.PET.(C) No. 401/2015 In SLP(Crl) No. 4905/2013].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose J., RK Agarwal J..Samsung Chairman Lee Kun Hee was ordered by the Supreme Court to appear before a Ghaziabad court in connection with a dispute over non-payment of $1.4 million to an Indian vendor. A trial court had issued a summons to Lee; with Lee unsuccesfully moving to the apex court to quash the summons..The trial court then issued an arrest warrant. Subsequently, the Supreme Court had directed that the arrest warrant should not be executed for six weeks and had asked Lee to appear before the Court and seek bail or exemption from appearance. .Today in court: The petitioner firm sought to withdraw the petition on the ground that a similar petition is pending before the Allahabad High Court. The court categorically refused the petitioner’s prayer and expressed doubts about the bona fides of the petitioner. It transferred the petition pending before the Allahabad High Court to itself and said that it will hear the matter..2. Delhi Grameen Samaj and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 6 in court 4 – Writ Petition (Civil) 184/2015].Bench: JS Khehar J., R Banumathi J. .Petitions challenging the Land acquisition amendment ordinances. When the matter was last heard, the Union had sought more time to file its replies. You can read more about the case here..Today in court: The petitions were disposed of as infructuous as both the ordinances had lapsed. Though Senior Advocate Indira Jaising argued that the matter could be decided on merits as the petitions raised important questions of law, the Court decided that it will not hear the petitions. The Court, however, recorded in its order that the question of law raised in the petitions would remain open..3. Youth for Equality & Anr. v. Union of India.[Item 15 in court 2 Writ Petition (Civil) 673/2015].Bench: TS Thakur J., V Gopala Gowda J..This is a fresh PIL and prays for the constitution of the Search Committee under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 for the appointment of Lokpal. .Today in court: This petition was tagged along with a petition filed by NGO Common Cause which is pending before the court. The petition filed by Common Cause seeks quashing of the selection process for appointment of Chairperson and members of Lokpal, which has been laid down by the Rules framed under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2014..4. Deepak Singh v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 65 in court 1 -Writ Petition (Civil) 672/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Amitava Roy J. .A fresh PIL..Today in court: This petition was withdrawn..5. Foundation for Restoration of National Values v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 66 in court 1 -Writ Petition (Civil) 678/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Amitava Roy J. .A fresh PIL pertaining to disruption of parliamentary proceedings. The petitioner has prayed for laying down guidelines to ensure that Parliament functions without disruptions..Today in court: The Court refused to entertain this case. It made it clear that it cannot interfere into the domain of the legislature. “It is for the Speaker of the House to control the proceedings. We are not here to advice the legislators on how to conduct themselves. If we do that, we will be overstepping our limits”, said Chief Justice HL Dattu.. Delhi High Court.1. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Vs Union of India, Rajendra Prashad Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani Vs Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 23-29, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Yesterday, the Bench had a detailed preliminary hearing over all the matters to ascertain basic reliefs prayed for, in each petition. It will now hear these matters on a day-to-day basis..Today in Court- The Delhi Government began its arguments in the lead matter where it’s the Petitioner (GNCT Vs Union of India)..Senior Counsel Dayan Krishnan appearing for the Government began his arguments and submitted that the interpretation of the word ‘State’ as mentioned in the Concurrent List of the Constitution would ‘always be understood as the Government of NCT of Delhi.’.He further argued that the Lieutenant Governor was ‘bound to act at the aid and advice’ of the Council of Ministers..The matter will now be heard on Monday..2. Ajay Maken v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 15, Court 1- WP (C) 9058/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition filed by Congress leader Ajay Maken, raising concerns about the manner in which the dengue outbreak in Delhi is being handled by the AAP Govt..On the last date of hearing, the Bench directed for the Delhi Government to inform the Court as to the steps were taken by the government..Today in Court- Standing Counsel for Delhi Government, Rahul Mehra submitted before the Bench that the Government had sanctioned the money required to dispense necessary facilities. However, it was pointed out by the Petitioner that the amount of 80 Crore rupees was dispensed by the Government only on September 22, after a large number of dengue related deaths had already taken place..The Bench then sought an additional response from the Government on the issue and posted two other connected matters for hearing on September 29..3. Vijender Gupta Vs Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 14, Court 9- WP (C) 4791/2015].Bench: RS Endlaw J..A petition filed by BJP Leader Vijender Gupta against the LG and Delhi Govt, seeking financial allocations to three municipal corporations in Delhi for their effective functioning. It had also pleaded for “immediate implementation” of the 4th Finance Commission Report by the Delhi Govt as the said report was filed in 2013 and not yet put to practice..The issue had gained steam in light of the Safai Karmcharis who had gone on strike due to non payment of salaries. A Single Bench of Justice Rajiv Shakhder had issued notice in May and sought a reply from the Delhi Govt as also LG Najeeb Jung..On the last hearing, Gupta’s counsel pressed for an early hearing of the matter citing urgency due to the nature of issues involved. However, the Bench granted further time to the Delhi Govt to file its reply and posted the matter for today..Today in Court- The Bench asked the Delhi Government’s counsel Sanjay Poddar that if he was willing to provide an undertaking on record, that the Government shall produce the Commission Report in the next session of the Assembly, the petition could be disposed off today..However, the counsel sought time to take instructions regarding the proposal of the Bench and thus the matter was adjourned. It will now be heard on September 29.
Supreme Court of India.1. JCE Consultancy v. Lee Kun Hee & Ors..[Item 14 in court 11 – CONMT.PET.(C) No. 401/2015 In SLP(Crl) No. 4905/2013].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose J., RK Agarwal J..Samsung Chairman Lee Kun Hee was ordered by the Supreme Court to appear before a Ghaziabad court in connection with a dispute over non-payment of $1.4 million to an Indian vendor. A trial court had issued a summons to Lee; with Lee unsuccesfully moving to the apex court to quash the summons..The trial court then issued an arrest warrant. Subsequently, the Supreme Court had directed that the arrest warrant should not be executed for six weeks and had asked Lee to appear before the Court and seek bail or exemption from appearance. .Today in court: The petitioner firm sought to withdraw the petition on the ground that a similar petition is pending before the Allahabad High Court. The court categorically refused the petitioner’s prayer and expressed doubts about the bona fides of the petitioner. It transferred the petition pending before the Allahabad High Court to itself and said that it will hear the matter..2. Delhi Grameen Samaj and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 6 in court 4 – Writ Petition (Civil) 184/2015].Bench: JS Khehar J., R Banumathi J. .Petitions challenging the Land acquisition amendment ordinances. When the matter was last heard, the Union had sought more time to file its replies. You can read more about the case here..Today in court: The petitions were disposed of as infructuous as both the ordinances had lapsed. Though Senior Advocate Indira Jaising argued that the matter could be decided on merits as the petitions raised important questions of law, the Court decided that it will not hear the petitions. The Court, however, recorded in its order that the question of law raised in the petitions would remain open..3. Youth for Equality & Anr. v. Union of India.[Item 15 in court 2 Writ Petition (Civil) 673/2015].Bench: TS Thakur J., V Gopala Gowda J..This is a fresh PIL and prays for the constitution of the Search Committee under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 for the appointment of Lokpal. .Today in court: This petition was tagged along with a petition filed by NGO Common Cause which is pending before the court. The petition filed by Common Cause seeks quashing of the selection process for appointment of Chairperson and members of Lokpal, which has been laid down by the Rules framed under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2014..4. Deepak Singh v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 65 in court 1 -Writ Petition (Civil) 672/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Amitava Roy J. .A fresh PIL..Today in court: This petition was withdrawn..5. Foundation for Restoration of National Values v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 66 in court 1 -Writ Petition (Civil) 678/2015].Bench: Chief Justice HL Dattu, Amitava Roy J. .A fresh PIL pertaining to disruption of parliamentary proceedings. The petitioner has prayed for laying down guidelines to ensure that Parliament functions without disruptions..Today in court: The Court refused to entertain this case. It made it clear that it cannot interfere into the domain of the legislature. “It is for the Speaker of the House to control the proceedings. We are not here to advice the legislators on how to conduct themselves. If we do that, we will be overstepping our limits”, said Chief Justice HL Dattu.. Delhi High Court.1. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Vs Union of India, Rajendra Prashad Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani Vs Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 23-29, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Yesterday, the Bench had a detailed preliminary hearing over all the matters to ascertain basic reliefs prayed for, in each petition. It will now hear these matters on a day-to-day basis..Today in Court- The Delhi Government began its arguments in the lead matter where it’s the Petitioner (GNCT Vs Union of India)..Senior Counsel Dayan Krishnan appearing for the Government began his arguments and submitted that the interpretation of the word ‘State’ as mentioned in the Concurrent List of the Constitution would ‘always be understood as the Government of NCT of Delhi.’.He further argued that the Lieutenant Governor was ‘bound to act at the aid and advice’ of the Council of Ministers..The matter will now be heard on Monday..2. Ajay Maken v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 15, Court 1- WP (C) 9058/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A petition filed by Congress leader Ajay Maken, raising concerns about the manner in which the dengue outbreak in Delhi is being handled by the AAP Govt..On the last date of hearing, the Bench directed for the Delhi Government to inform the Court as to the steps were taken by the government..Today in Court- Standing Counsel for Delhi Government, Rahul Mehra submitted before the Bench that the Government had sanctioned the money required to dispense necessary facilities. However, it was pointed out by the Petitioner that the amount of 80 Crore rupees was dispensed by the Government only on September 22, after a large number of dengue related deaths had already taken place..The Bench then sought an additional response from the Government on the issue and posted two other connected matters for hearing on September 29..3. Vijender Gupta Vs Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 14, Court 9- WP (C) 4791/2015].Bench: RS Endlaw J..A petition filed by BJP Leader Vijender Gupta against the LG and Delhi Govt, seeking financial allocations to three municipal corporations in Delhi for their effective functioning. It had also pleaded for “immediate implementation” of the 4th Finance Commission Report by the Delhi Govt as the said report was filed in 2013 and not yet put to practice..The issue had gained steam in light of the Safai Karmcharis who had gone on strike due to non payment of salaries. A Single Bench of Justice Rajiv Shakhder had issued notice in May and sought a reply from the Delhi Govt as also LG Najeeb Jung..On the last hearing, Gupta’s counsel pressed for an early hearing of the matter citing urgency due to the nature of issues involved. However, the Bench granted further time to the Delhi Govt to file its reply and posted the matter for today..Today in Court- The Bench asked the Delhi Government’s counsel Sanjay Poddar that if he was willing to provide an undertaking on record, that the Government shall produce the Commission Report in the next session of the Assembly, the petition could be disposed off today..However, the counsel sought time to take instructions regarding the proposal of the Bench and thus the matter was adjourned. It will now be heard on September 29.
