The B&B Causelist #175: Vijay Mallya, Sanskriti school, Jayalalitha, IPL, Monsanto, Sheena Bora & more (Evening Updates)

A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court. We will also be tracking the cases of IP Firm Saikrishna & Associates in the Delhi High Court today..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India and Ors.State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors.Union of India v. Courts on its own Motion thr. Registrar, High Court of Delhi at New Delhi and Ors.State Bank of India And Ors. v. Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. And Ors.Arvind Netam and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors..Delhi High Court.Monsanto Technology LLC & Ors v Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd and Ors.Mahyco Monsanto Biotech (India) Pvt Ltd & Anr. v Union of India & Ors.Delhi District Cricket Association Through its Honorary General Secretary v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd & Anr v Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and M/S Bharti Airtel Ltd & Anr. v Telecom Regulatory Authority of IndiaKal Airways Pvt Ltd v Spicejet Ltd & Anr and Kalanithi Maran v Spicejet Ltd & Anr.Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Sanjay Kapoor v Micromax Informatics Ltd.IPR Cases [Saikrishna & Associates].Anandji Virji Shah & Ors v Eros International Media Ltd & Ors.Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr. v Akuate Internet Services & Anr.Monsanto Technology LLC & Ors v M/S Axis Seed & Crop Technology & Ors..Bombay High Court .The Metropolitan Magistrate Courts Dadar Bar Association v. The Secretary Law and Judiciary DepartmentMahesh Vijay Bedekar v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.The High Court of Bombay v. Chief Secretary & Ors.India Centre for Human Rights & Law & Ors v Union of India & OrsAli Ahmed Siddique v. State of MaharashtraHelp Mumbai Foundation & Anr v. Secretary, Ministry of Consumer AffairsShangon Dasgupta & Anr v. Central Board of Film Certification & 3 Ors.Loksatta Movement & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 1 in court 8 – Writ Petition (Civil) 857/2015].Bench: Madan B Lokur, NV Ramana JJ..A petition for distribution of food-grains guaranteed under the National Food Security Act to people living in drought-affected states. When the matter was heard yesterday, the Court expressed its concern over the non-implementation of the MNREGA Act in the drought affected States. It has now sought the Centre’s response on how it plans to implement the mandate of the Act..Today in court: The Court came down upon the Central government’s law officer for not being present in court during the hearing. The Court also criticised Gujarat and Haryana governments for not doing enough in response to the drought conditions prevailing in the States. Read the full report here..2. State of Karnataka v. Selvi J Jayalalitha & Ors..[Item 1 in court 10 – SLP (Crl.) 6117-6120/2015].Bench: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Amitava Roy JJ..The appeal against the judgment of the Karnataka High Court acquitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. Senior Advocate L Nageswara Rao is making his submissions for Jayalalithaa and is likely to conclude today..Today in court: LN Rao completed his arguments today. Sasikala’s lawyer will start his arguments on April 19..3. Union of India v. Courts on its own Motion thr. Registrar, High Court of Delhi at New Delhi and Ors..[Item 101 in court 2 – Civil Appeal 511/2016].Bench: Anil R Dave, Adarsh Kumar Goel, R Banumathi JJ..Final hearing in the challenge to the Delhi High Court’s decision to quash the 60 per cent reservation in Sanskriti School to children of Group A Government officers..When the matter was last heard, the Court had stayed the Delhi High Court judgment but directed Sanskriti school to conduct the admissions in the interim without restricting the 60 percent reserved seats to Group A officers. Instead, wards of all Central government employees with transferable jobs have to be allowed in the interim. This matter will be heard if the Constitution Bench in court 2 does not sit for some reason..Today in court: This Bench did not sit today..4. State Bank of India And Ors. v. Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. And Ors..[Item 1 in court 11 – SLP(C) 6828-6831/2016].Bench: Kurian Joseph, Rohinton Nariman JJ..Appeals filed by a consortium of banks against an order of the Karnataka High Court which had turned down a plea to restrain Vijay Mallya from leaving the country. Senior Advocate CS Vaidyanathan appeared for Mallya and told the court that Mallya has submitted a proposal to the State Bank of India for repayment of dues. Read more here..Today in court: The consortium of banks today told the court that it has rejected the proposal submitted by Mallya. The court has now sought Mallya’s response while also asking him to prove his bona fides by depositing an amount with the court. Mallya has also been asked to disclose the details of his assets and assets of his wife and children. The case will now be heard on April 26..5. Arvind Netam and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 5 in court 9 – Writ Petition (Civil) 169/2016].Bench: V Gopala Gowda, Arun Mishra JJ..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..Delhi High Court.1. Monsanto Technology LLC & Ors v Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd and Ors..[Item 21, Court 24- CS(COMM) 132/2016].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was deleted from the list..2. Mahyco Monsanto Biotech (India) Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 22, Court 10- W.P.(C) 12069/2015].Bench: Manmohan J..Petition filed by Mahyco Monsanto Biotech (MMB), a joint venture company between India based Mahyco and US-based Monsanto which challenges the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture to bring genetically modified (BT) cotton seeds under price control..Today in Court- As per the last order of the Court, the Central Government today filed an application to dismiss the writ petition on grounds that the Petitioners had suppressed crucial facts before the Bench such as approaching the Karnataka High Court over the same issue and getting a stay in their favor..The Bench issued notice to the Petitioners on the applications and sought their replies. The case will now be heard in July..3. Delhi District Cricket Association Through its Honorary General Secretary v Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors..[Item 3, Court 7- WP (C) 7215/2011].Bench: S Muralidhar, Vibhu Bhakru JJ..Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Bench said that as per the request made by parties, Justice Mukul Mudgal may oversee the smooth functioning of the IPL match due to be held in Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium on April 15..4. Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd & Anr Vs Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and M/S Bharti Airtel Ltd & Anr. v Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.[Item 6-8, Court 1- W.P.(C) 10985/2015 & W.P.(C) 10986/2015].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Petitions filed by both companies challenging a TRAI Regulation on interconnection usage charges that was aimed at lowering call rates..Today in Court: This case was adjourned..5. Kal Airways Pvt Ltd Vs Spicejet Ltd & Anr and Kalanithi Maran Vs Spicejet Ltd & Anr. .[Item 56-57, Court 23- O.M.P.(I) (COMM) 71/2016].Bench- Manmohan Singh J. .The share transfer dispute between Kalanithi Maran and SpiceJet Airlines.On the last date of hearing, the Bench had directed SpiceJet to pass a board resolution to transfer shares to Kalanithi Maran and his KAL Airways Pvt. Ltd in line with a deal under which ownership of the carrier changed hands last year.Today in Court: Counsel for both parties submitted that as per the court’s last order, the board resolution had been passed in favor of Maran and both parties had also made a joint representation to the BSE for resolution of the said dispute. However, the BSE had not responded in the specified time frame of two weeks.The Bench has now granted time to BSE to act upon the representation made by both parties.6. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v Union of India, Rajendra Prashad v Govt of NCT of Delhi, MA Usmani v Union of India & Ors, Naresh Kumar v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors..[Item 29-39, Court 1].Bench: Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A batch of petitions questioning the apportionment of powers between the Chief Minister and Lt-Governor..Today in Court: This case was adjourned after the other respondents in the batch matters made their submissions..7. Sanjay Kapoor v Micromax Informatics Ltd .[Item 10, Court 23- ARB.P. 546/2015].Bench: Manmohan Singh J. .Petition of ex-Micromax CEO Sanjay Kapoor challenging denial of stock options to him upon termination from the company..Earlier, the Delhi High Court had directed both parties to settle the dispute through the process of mediation..Today in Court: This case was not taken up..IPR Cases [Saikrishna & Associates].8. Anandji Virji Shah & Ors v Eros International Media Ltd & Ors..[Item 6, Court 22- CS(OS) 971/2011].Bench- Valmiki Mehta J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Plaintiff’s counsel submitted that the evidence affidavit had been filed in the case and the same be taken up before the Joint Registrar. The case will now be heard on July 12..9. Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr. v Akuate Internet Services & Anr..[Item 12, Court 22- CS(OS) 612/2014].Bench- VK Rao J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked..10. Monsanto Technology LLC & Ors v M/S Axis Seed & Crop Technology & Ors..[Item 13, Court 21- CS(OS) 1784/2014].Bench- VK Rao J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case could not be tracked..Bombay High Court .1. The Metropolitan Magistrate Courts Dadar Bar Association v The Secretary Law and Judiciary Department.[Item 1 Court 13- WP(OS)/2991/2014].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.The petition seeks urgent structural repairs and reconstruction in two Metropolitan Magistrate court buildings in Dadar. For more details read our report..Today in court: The state government informed the court that it has released some funds (Rs 64 lakh 60 thousand) for urgent repairs in the courts at Nyay Mandir..Acting AG Rohit Deo informed the court that the home department may have “competing aspirations” as far the acquisition of the land adjacent to the current premises is concerned. This land is crucial to the new court building that is proposed to be built..The state has been directed to clarify its decision regarding construction of building in Dadar..2. Mahesh Vijay Bedekar v. State of Maharashtra and Ors..[Item 902 Court 13- PIL(C)/173/2010].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.The petitioner seeks strict implementation of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. For more details read previous report..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked. Any inputs will be appreciated..3. The High Court of Bombay v. Chief Secretary & Ors..[Item 903 Court 13- PIL(C)/7/2011].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ.A suo moto PIL regarding the retention of 14 reserved plots for the judiciary in the new development plan. For more details read our previous report..Today in court: AGP AB Vagyani submitted that as far as installation of water purifiers and water coolers is concerned, substantial compliance has been made. A chart listing the number of police personnel deployed in courts has also been placed on record. Repair work and construction of toilets is almost complete. The bench accepted these submissions and directed the state to furnish the draft policy regarding allocation of funds for court infrastructure to the amicus AA Kumbhakoni and the high court administration within a week..Oka J also pulled up the state for releasing funds at the end of the financial year, which means they lapse. He said it is state’s responsibility to make sure this does not happen..4. India Centre for Human Rights & Law & Ors v Union of India & Ors .[Item 6 Court 13 – PIL(OS)/27/2007].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..This PIL seeks to make all railway platforms in the city disabled friendly. For more details read our previous report..Today in court: Railway’s counsel, Suresh Kumar informed the court that work regarding ramps, low height water tanks, low height booking windows etc has already started and will be completed before the deadline of August 2017. But as far as stations beyond Virar are concerned the work will only be completed by the end of December 2017..Sub-divisional engineers for Central and Western Railway gave an undertaking detailing all the compliances made so far..GM Central Railways has submitted names of officers responsible for executing court orders. An outer limit for building ramps in all stations will be provided by the railways in the next hearing on May 1..5. Ali Ahmed Siddique v. State of Maharashtra.[Item 8 Court 13- PIL(OS)/57/2014].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..Today in court: This PIL seeks action against escort services all over the city, who advertise through the internet by putting up phone numbers and other information. Petitioner’s counsel, Devasis Mitra is seeking immediate steps by the state for putting an end to these practices. He submitted that such things are dangerous for the society as a whole and state must act pro-actively. The state government has been asked to file a reply..6. Help Mumbai Foundation Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs.[Item 30 Court 13 – PIL(OS)/59/2013].Bench: AS Oka, PD Naik JJ..A PIL against the state government’s decision to allot space to the State Consumer Commission that was initially alloted to the Co-operative Appellate Tribunal. Justices Shalini Phansalkar Joshi and V.M. Kanade had asked the state to file a copy of the government resolution in August. After the state government failed to allot a separate space to the tribunal, they were directed to allot any other space available..Today in court:This matter was not taken up due to paucity of time..7. Shangon Dasgupta & Anr v. Central Board of Film Certification & 3 Ors..[Item 904 Court 31- WPST(OS)/420/2016].Bench: SC Dharmadhikari, GS Kulkarni JJ.A PIL filed by Peter Mukherjea’s sister against a movie based on the Sheena Bora murder case. For futher details, read our report..Previously, Dharmadhikari J had directed the petitioners to file a fresh application detailing the reason why the release of the film Dark Chocolate would mean denial of a fair trial to Peter Mukherjea..Today in court: Senior counsel, Venkatesh Dhond appeared for the petitioner. He sought permission to be granted for a private screening of the film Dark Chocolate..Dharmadhikari J refused the request, he said:.Let the application for certification be processed by the CBFC, they are learned people, why should we mistrust them? Under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act,1952 issues regarding defamation etc are taken care of. We see no reason to take up this petition before the certification is processed..The petition was disposed off..8. Loksatta Movement & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & 8 Ors..[Item 901 Court 43- PILST(OS)/33/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Karnik JJ.Petitioner contends that the IPL matches in the state will result in a wastage of approximately 60 lakh litres of water. The petitioners seek relocation of these matches outside the state due to a severe shortage of water..Read our detailed report.

The B&B Causelist #175: Vijay Mallya, Sanskriti school, Jayalalitha, IPL, Monsanto, Sheena Bora & more (Evening Updates)

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