A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court and the Karnataka High Court..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr.Amit Sibal v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors.Manohar Lal Sharma v. C.B.I. And Ors.Society for Voice of Human Rights And Justice v. Union Of India And Ors.Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh v. Central Bureau Of Investigation.Bombay High Court.Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan v. The State of MaharashtraNew Bombay Advocates Welfare Association & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.Wecom Trust & 2 Anr v. Union of India & 5 Ors.Vinay Vijay Nair v. Department of Health & Ors.Ketan Tirodkar v. State of Maharashtra & AnrHigh Court on Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra & AnrHigh Court on Its Own Motion v. KP Bakshi, Additional Chief Secretary.Karnataka High Court.State of Karnataka v. Jagadev Biradar & Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr..[Item 37 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 422/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit 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 case was adjourned..2. Amit Sibal v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors..[Item 50 in court 12 – SLP (Crl) 1306/2014].Bench: AK Sikri, NV Ramana JJ..An appeal against the Delhi High Court order in the defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Amit Sibal against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders for their comments that Sibal had misused his father Kapil Sibal’s ministerial position to represent telecom companies. The Delhi High Court had refused to quash defamation proceedings against AAP leaders, but had directed the trial court to consider the discharge plea of Kejriwal..Today in court: This matter was adjourned to July 7..3. Manohar Lal Sharma v. CBI And Ors..[Item 66 in court 4 – CRLMP. 9857/2016 in W.P. (Crl.) 65/2016] .Bench: Dipak Misra, C Nagappan JJ..A petition seeking a CBI probe into the Panama paper leaks. The court had issued notice in the case on May 9 this year..Today in court: Application by petitioner ML Sharma seeking seizure of participatory notes from stock markets. The court issued notice to SEBI, Central government and RBI in the application..4. Society for Voice of Human Rights And Justice v. Union Of India And Ors..[Item 20 in court 1 – SLP(C) 12657/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandruchud JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..5. Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh v. Central Bureau Of Investigation.[Item 26 in court 4 – SLP(CRL) 4269/2016].Bench: Dipak Misra, C Nagappan JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: Plea by Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, accused in a rape case, to be provided with handwriting samples of the victim. It was the accused’s claim that the victim had written a letter to him which could prove the consent of the victim. He had, therefore, sought handwriting samples of the victim for comparing with the handwriting in the letter. The Court, however, dismissed the petition..Bombay High Court.1. Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan v. The State of Maharashtra.[Item 901 Court 13- APEAL(Cri)/410/2016].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.This is an appeal against the ongoing proceedings in a attempt to murder case against Saquib Nachan who is already convicted in the 2002-03 bomb blast case. The trial court is in the process of framing charges..Today in court: This matter was adjourned as the next date of hearing in the trial court is 7 July, it will now be heard once the charges are framed. The matter will now be listed for directions on 13 July..2. New Bombay Advocates Welfare Association & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors..[Item 6 Court 13- PIL(C)/239/2009].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.This is a matter regarding the construction of court buildings and Judicial quarters at Navi Mumbai, Panvel and a court complex at Ahmednagar..Today in court: The deadline for completing all construction in Navi Mumbai was 30 June but the state sought an extension citing non-availability of sand as a factor. The deadline has now been extended till 20 December..The state also said that all construction activity in Ahmednagar is complete, with some work left in Panvel. Hence an extension was granted for Panvel as well. Any pending issues regarding court infrastructure in the state will now be heard on 25 July..3. Wecom Trust & 2 Anr v. Union of India & 5 Ors..[Item 23 Court 13- PIL(OS)/116/2009].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A PIL seeking implementation of noise pollution rules in the city. For more details, read our previous report..Today in court: This matter was adjourned to August 2..4. Vinay Vijay Nair v. Department of Health & Ors..[Item 26 Court 13- PIL(OS)/58/2013].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.The petitioner seeks directions to the state government to ensure free of cost treatment to children effected with haemophilia, irrespective of their financial status..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked..5. Ketan Tirodkar v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.[Item 30 Court 13- CRPIL/43/2014].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.Check evening updates..Today in court: Since the petitioner appearing in person was absent, the matter will now be listed under fresh admissions on 8 August..6. High Court on Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.[Item 32 Court 13- PIL(OS)/115/2014].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A suo motu PIL regarding observation homes in Umrakhadi, Dongri. Previously, the court had directed the petitioners to suggest names of NGOs to be appointed for ensuring compliance of directions. The state has, in principle, now agreed to appoint a committee of such NGOs to look after these issues..Today in court: The committee headed by Dr. KP Asha has submitted it’s report today regarding the inspection work carried out. The matter will now be listed for directions on 20 July..7. High Court on Its Own Motion v. KP Bakshi, Additional Chief Secretary.[Item 16 Court 52- CP(C)/196/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Sonak JJ.A contempt petition against the Additional Chief Secretary (Home)..Today in court: No one appeared in the matter, and hence the matter was adjourned..Karnataka High Court.1. State of Karnataka v. Jagadev Biradar & Ors..[Item 1, List 2, Court Hall 2 – WA 850/2016].Bench – Jayant Patel and BV Nagarathna JJ..A writ appeal filed by the Karnataka government against the High Court’s judgment declaring the law prescribing a lifetime tax for vehicles registered outside Karnataka as unconstitutional..After reserving judgment in April this year, the Bench will pronounce judgment today at 4:30 pm..Today in court: The division bench dismissed the State’s appeal. Read our detailed report here.
A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court and the Karnataka High Court..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr.Amit Sibal v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors.Manohar Lal Sharma v. C.B.I. And Ors.Society for Voice of Human Rights And Justice v. Union Of India And Ors.Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh v. Central Bureau Of Investigation.Bombay High Court.Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan v. The State of MaharashtraNew Bombay Advocates Welfare Association & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.Wecom Trust & 2 Anr v. Union of India & 5 Ors.Vinay Vijay Nair v. Department of Health & Ors.Ketan Tirodkar v. State of Maharashtra & AnrHigh Court on Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra & AnrHigh Court on Its Own Motion v. KP Bakshi, Additional Chief Secretary.Karnataka High Court.State of Karnataka v. Jagadev Biradar & Ors..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Yogesh Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Anr..[Item 37 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 422/2014].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit 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 case was adjourned..2. Amit Sibal v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors..[Item 50 in court 12 – SLP (Crl) 1306/2014].Bench: AK Sikri, NV Ramana JJ..An appeal against the Delhi High Court order in the defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Amit Sibal against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders for their comments that Sibal had misused his father Kapil Sibal’s ministerial position to represent telecom companies. The Delhi High Court had refused to quash defamation proceedings against AAP leaders, but had directed the trial court to consider the discharge plea of Kejriwal..Today in court: This matter was adjourned to July 7..3. Manohar Lal Sharma v. CBI And Ors..[Item 66 in court 4 – CRLMP. 9857/2016 in W.P. (Crl.) 65/2016] .Bench: Dipak Misra, C Nagappan JJ..A petition seeking a CBI probe into the Panama paper leaks. The court had issued notice in the case on May 9 this year..Today in court: Application by petitioner ML Sharma seeking seizure of participatory notes from stock markets. The court issued notice to SEBI, Central government and RBI in the application..4. Society for Voice of Human Rights And Justice v. Union Of India And Ors..[Item 20 in court 1 – SLP(C) 12657/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandruchud JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..5. Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh v. Central Bureau Of Investigation.[Item 26 in court 4 – SLP(CRL) 4269/2016].Bench: Dipak Misra, C Nagappan JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: Plea by Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, accused in a rape case, to be provided with handwriting samples of the victim. It was the accused’s claim that the victim had written a letter to him which could prove the consent of the victim. He had, therefore, sought handwriting samples of the victim for comparing with the handwriting in the letter. The Court, however, dismissed the petition..Bombay High Court.1. Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan v. The State of Maharashtra.[Item 901 Court 13- APEAL(Cri)/410/2016].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.This is an appeal against the ongoing proceedings in a attempt to murder case against Saquib Nachan who is already convicted in the 2002-03 bomb blast case. The trial court is in the process of framing charges..Today in court: This matter was adjourned as the next date of hearing in the trial court is 7 July, it will now be heard once the charges are framed. The matter will now be listed for directions on 13 July..2. New Bombay Advocates Welfare Association & Anr v. State of Maharashtra & Ors..[Item 6 Court 13- PIL(C)/239/2009].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.This is a matter regarding the construction of court buildings and Judicial quarters at Navi Mumbai, Panvel and a court complex at Ahmednagar..Today in court: The deadline for completing all construction in Navi Mumbai was 30 June but the state sought an extension citing non-availability of sand as a factor. The deadline has now been extended till 20 December..The state also said that all construction activity in Ahmednagar is complete, with some work left in Panvel. Hence an extension was granted for Panvel as well. Any pending issues regarding court infrastructure in the state will now be heard on 25 July..3. Wecom Trust & 2 Anr v. Union of India & 5 Ors..[Item 23 Court 13- PIL(OS)/116/2009].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A PIL seeking implementation of noise pollution rules in the city. For more details, read our previous report..Today in court: This matter was adjourned to August 2..4. Vinay Vijay Nair v. Department of Health & Ors..[Item 26 Court 13- PIL(OS)/58/2013].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.The petitioner seeks directions to the state government to ensure free of cost treatment to children effected with haemophilia, irrespective of their financial status..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked..5. Ketan Tirodkar v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.[Item 30 Court 13- CRPIL/43/2014].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.Check evening updates..Today in court: Since the petitioner appearing in person was absent, the matter will now be listed under fresh admissions on 8 August..6. High Court on Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.[Item 32 Court 13- PIL(OS)/115/2014].Bench: AS Oka, AA Sayed JJ.A suo motu PIL regarding observation homes in Umrakhadi, Dongri. Previously, the court had directed the petitioners to suggest names of NGOs to be appointed for ensuring compliance of directions. The state has, in principle, now agreed to appoint a committee of such NGOs to look after these issues..Today in court: The committee headed by Dr. KP Asha has submitted it’s report today regarding the inspection work carried out. The matter will now be listed for directions on 20 July..7. High Court on Its Own Motion v. KP Bakshi, Additional Chief Secretary.[Item 16 Court 52- CP(C)/196/2016].Bench: VM Kanade, MS Sonak JJ.A contempt petition against the Additional Chief Secretary (Home)..Today in court: No one appeared in the matter, and hence the matter was adjourned..Karnataka High Court.1. State of Karnataka v. Jagadev Biradar & Ors..[Item 1, List 2, Court Hall 2 – WA 850/2016].Bench – Jayant Patel and BV Nagarathna JJ..A writ appeal filed by the Karnataka government against the High Court’s judgment declaring the law prescribing a lifetime tax for vehicles registered outside Karnataka as unconstitutional..After reserving judgment in April this year, the Bench will pronounce judgment today at 4:30 pm..Today in court: The division bench dismissed the State’s appeal. Read our detailed report here.