A summary of cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court and the Delhi High Court..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Mukesh and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of DelhiAmitabh Thapliyal and Ors. Vs. Union of IndiaAnimal Welfare Board of India v. The Union of IndiaAshok Arora v. Union of IndiaJ & K National Panthers Party v. Governor Of J & K And Ors..Bombay High Court.All Maharashtra Human Rights Welfare Association v Union of IndiaNorth Goa District Advocates Association v The High Court of Bombay and GoaHigh Court on its own Motion v State of Maharashtra.Delhi High Court.Virbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr.Kal Airways Private Limited v. Spicejet Ltd. and Anr.K.R. Chitra v. Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee and Ors.K.R. Chitra v. Bar Council of Delhi and Anr..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Mukesh and Anr. Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi..[Item 301 in court 4 – SLP (CRL) NO. 3119-3120/2014].Bench: Dipak Mishra, R. Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan JJ..Appeal from the driver that was one of the primary accused in the 2014 Nirbhaya case. The Courts have decided to sit up till 6 p.m. till the case is disposed off. Read more about the case here..Today in Court: Counsel for the accused ML Sharma continued his submissions, and chose to rake up matters relating to evidence that have already been decided by the trial Court. He further requested the Bench to accept a piece of evidence that he had gathered, whereupon he was suitably chastised by the Bench, which held that new evidence could not be taken up by the Appellate Court..2. Amitabh Thapliyal and Ors. Vs. Union of India.[Item 56 in court 4 – W.P.(C) No. 616/2016].Bench: Justice Dipak Mishra, UU Lalit JJ..Army doctors have contended that their retirement age of 58 be raised to 65 like all other government officials..Today in Court: Notice issued to Central Agency in Army doctors case to be served during the course of the day. Matter to be listed on Monday..3. Ashok Arora Vs. Union of India.[Item 36 in court 1 – W.P.(C) NO. 314/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, A M Khanwalikar, DY Chandrachud JJ..PIL relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee, and the Constituent Assembly relating to reform of the education system. The petitioner had prayed that the Court direct the State to discharge its duty under Article 51..Today in Court: The Court was inclined to dismiss the PIL, saying that it had no authority to grant the prayer. But upon forceful persuasion by the Senior Advocate Ashok Arora, the matter has been listed for hearing on the 12th of August..4. Animal Welfare Board of India Vs. The Union of India.[Item 21 in court 1 – T.P.(C) NO. 1095-1098/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, A M Khanwalikar, DY Chandrachud JJ..PIL relating to the issue of inhuman treatment of birds in the poultry industry, which puts them and the humans who consume them, at risk for bird flu and salmonella contamination..Advocate Jayakrishna appeared for the petitioners..Today in Court: Notice has been issued to the Centre, regarding why the recommendations of the animal welfare board in 2010 have not been acted upon..The Court also had a lighter moment when Senior Advocate Harish Salve, who was waiting for another matter, jumped in to defend vegetarianism, saying that the stress hormones released by the birds pass on to the humans who consume them, thereby making vegetarianism a healthier lifestyle..5. J & K National Panthers Party Vs Governor Of J & K And Ors.. [Item 41 in court 1 – W.P.(Crl.) No. 102/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, A M Khanwalikar, DY Chandrachud JJ..J & K National Panthers Party had filed a petition for imposing governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, owing to the law and order situation prevailing there..Today in Court: Supreme Court has requested a status report from Solicitor General on situation in Jammu and Kashmir, but declined JKNPP’s plea for governor rule..Bombay High Court.1. All Maharashtra Human Rights Welfare Association v Union of India.[Item 908, PILST/5/2016].Bench: VM Kanade and MS Sonak JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked..2. High Court on its own Motion v State of Maharashtra.[Item 903 Court 21- PIL/71/2013].Bench: SS Kemkar and MS Karnik JJ.A suo motu PIL regarding the poor condition of roads in Mumbai city. On the last hearing, the court had passed a number of directions (read order) including facilitating the loading of complaints via WhatsApp to the concerned Road Engineers..Today in court: The court was witness to some feisty arguments being made by counsel across the Bar. Senior advocate Anil Sakahre appeared for the BMC, informing the court that tests and trials were underway with respect to road building materials. Kamal Khatta, representing members of the Bar, was critical of the manner in which the municipal corporation had gone about setting up the complaints redressal process. Amicus Jamshed Mistry also made a number of submissions, including the fact that the corporation still had to provide inspection reports..In the end, the court directed the municipal corporation and the state government to ensure that the repair work is closely monitored..3. North Goa District Advocates Association v The High Court of Bombay and Goa.Bench: AS Oka & SC GupteJJ.In chambers at 2:45 pm, WP/8306/2015 .A petition involving the shifting of the District Court of North Goa. Way back in September last year, the High Court had asked the High Court administration to consider shifting the records and other material to the new building, rather than the court rooms themselves (read order). Subsequently the matter has been listed for filing compliance reports..Today in chambers: It was revealed that the government had initiated a fresh tender process for construction; the bids are to be opened on August 12. Onkar Warange, appearing for the petitioner, also clarified that it would be the state government’s responsibility to ensure that the land for the new court is well-maintained. The matter shall now be heard on August 26..Delhi High Court.1. Virbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr. .[W.P. (Crl.) 856/2016 – Court No. 34; Item No. 9].Bench: Vipin Sanghi, J..Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has approached the Court seeking to prevent the Enforcement Directorate from taking any coercive step against him in connection with an alleged money laundering case..In the last hearing, Vipin Sanghi J. issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate and asked it to file a reply on Singh’s plea by the next date of hearing..Today in Court: The bench asked Virbhadra Singh’s wife to be present before the court on the date of next hearing after the opposite side argued that they wanted to ask her questions which could not be answered by representatives. Kapil Sibal, arguing for the petitioner stated that they have no objection with cooperating as long as no coercive steps are taken against his client. The Enforcement Directorate assured the court that no arrest will take place when she is brought before the court on the next date of hearing i.e. August 9, 2016. A status report will be filed on the basis of her questioning..2. Kal Airways Private Limited v. Spicejet Ltd. and Anr. (For Judgment).[O.M.P. (Comm.) 71/2016 – Court No. 23; Item No. 65].Bench: Manmohan Singh, J..Share transfer dispute arising out of non-issuance of warrants in favour of Kalanithi Maran after a transfer of ownership to Ajay Singh, the controlling share holder of Spicejet. Maran and Kal Airways had transferred their entire 350.4 million shares in SpiceJet, amounting to a 58.46% stake in the airline, to its co-founder Singh in February 2015 when the ownership of the airline changed hands..The bench reserved its order on the last date of hearing and the same is listed for pronouncement of judgment today..Today in Court: The Respondents have been directed to deposit an amount of Rs. 579 Crores in Court in five equal installments. The first installment of Rs. 125 Crores to be deposited on August 7, 2016 and the remaining will be as per the schedule provided in the judgment. The Respondents have also been restrained from diluting shares in Spicejet till the time the above mentioned amount is not deposited in Court. .The Petitioners, represented by Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal, Dr. A.M Singhvi and Rajiv Nayar shall be entitled to release of the above mentioned amount upon filing an application after the entire amount is deposited by the Respondents. .The issues regarding compensation, compounding and Rs. 100 crores attached by the ED will be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal. .3. K.R. Chitra v. Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee and Ors. .[W.P. (C) 6705/2014 – Court No. 10; Item No. 53].Bench: Manmohan, J..Petition filed by by a practicing lawyer, KR Chitra, against the Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee alleging misappropriation of funds. In the last hearing, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva had recused himself from the matter..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked..4. K.R. Chitra v. Bar Council of Delhi and Anr..[W.P. (C) 11895/2015 – Court No. 10; Item No. 54].Bench: Manmohan, J..Check evening updates..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked.
A summary of cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court and the Delhi High Court..LIST OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Mukesh and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of DelhiAmitabh Thapliyal and Ors. Vs. Union of IndiaAnimal Welfare Board of India v. The Union of IndiaAshok Arora v. Union of IndiaJ & K National Panthers Party v. Governor Of J & K And Ors..Bombay High Court.All Maharashtra Human Rights Welfare Association v Union of IndiaNorth Goa District Advocates Association v The High Court of Bombay and GoaHigh Court on its own Motion v State of Maharashtra.Delhi High Court.Virbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr.Kal Airways Private Limited v. Spicejet Ltd. and Anr.K.R. Chitra v. Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee and Ors.K.R. Chitra v. Bar Council of Delhi and Anr..SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Mukesh and Anr. Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi..[Item 301 in court 4 – SLP (CRL) NO. 3119-3120/2014].Bench: Dipak Mishra, R. Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan JJ..Appeal from the driver that was one of the primary accused in the 2014 Nirbhaya case. The Courts have decided to sit up till 6 p.m. till the case is disposed off. Read more about the case here..Today in Court: Counsel for the accused ML Sharma continued his submissions, and chose to rake up matters relating to evidence that have already been decided by the trial Court. He further requested the Bench to accept a piece of evidence that he had gathered, whereupon he was suitably chastised by the Bench, which held that new evidence could not be taken up by the Appellate Court..2. Amitabh Thapliyal and Ors. Vs. Union of India.[Item 56 in court 4 – W.P.(C) No. 616/2016].Bench: Justice Dipak Mishra, UU Lalit JJ..Army doctors have contended that their retirement age of 58 be raised to 65 like all other government officials..Today in Court: Notice issued to Central Agency in Army doctors case to be served during the course of the day. Matter to be listed on Monday..3. Ashok Arora Vs. Union of India.[Item 36 in court 1 – W.P.(C) NO. 314/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, A M Khanwalikar, DY Chandrachud JJ..PIL relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee, and the Constituent Assembly relating to reform of the education system. The petitioner had prayed that the Court direct the State to discharge its duty under Article 51..Today in Court: The Court was inclined to dismiss the PIL, saying that it had no authority to grant the prayer. But upon forceful persuasion by the Senior Advocate Ashok Arora, the matter has been listed for hearing on the 12th of August..4. Animal Welfare Board of India Vs. The Union of India.[Item 21 in court 1 – T.P.(C) NO. 1095-1098/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, A M Khanwalikar, DY Chandrachud JJ..PIL relating to the issue of inhuman treatment of birds in the poultry industry, which puts them and the humans who consume them, at risk for bird flu and salmonella contamination..Advocate Jayakrishna appeared for the petitioners..Today in Court: Notice has been issued to the Centre, regarding why the recommendations of the animal welfare board in 2010 have not been acted upon..The Court also had a lighter moment when Senior Advocate Harish Salve, who was waiting for another matter, jumped in to defend vegetarianism, saying that the stress hormones released by the birds pass on to the humans who consume them, thereby making vegetarianism a healthier lifestyle..5. J & K National Panthers Party Vs Governor Of J & K And Ors.. [Item 41 in court 1 – W.P.(Crl.) No. 102/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, A M Khanwalikar, DY Chandrachud JJ..J & K National Panthers Party had filed a petition for imposing governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, owing to the law and order situation prevailing there..Today in Court: Supreme Court has requested a status report from Solicitor General on situation in Jammu and Kashmir, but declined JKNPP’s plea for governor rule..Bombay High Court.1. All Maharashtra Human Rights Welfare Association v Union of India.[Item 908, PILST/5/2016].Bench: VM Kanade and MS Sonak JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter could not be tracked..2. High Court on its own Motion v State of Maharashtra.[Item 903 Court 21- PIL/71/2013].Bench: SS Kemkar and MS Karnik JJ.A suo motu PIL regarding the poor condition of roads in Mumbai city. On the last hearing, the court had passed a number of directions (read order) including facilitating the loading of complaints via WhatsApp to the concerned Road Engineers..Today in court: The court was witness to some feisty arguments being made by counsel across the Bar. Senior advocate Anil Sakahre appeared for the BMC, informing the court that tests and trials were underway with respect to road building materials. Kamal Khatta, representing members of the Bar, was critical of the manner in which the municipal corporation had gone about setting up the complaints redressal process. Amicus Jamshed Mistry also made a number of submissions, including the fact that the corporation still had to provide inspection reports..In the end, the court directed the municipal corporation and the state government to ensure that the repair work is closely monitored..3. North Goa District Advocates Association v The High Court of Bombay and Goa.Bench: AS Oka & SC GupteJJ.In chambers at 2:45 pm, WP/8306/2015 .A petition involving the shifting of the District Court of North Goa. Way back in September last year, the High Court had asked the High Court administration to consider shifting the records and other material to the new building, rather than the court rooms themselves (read order). Subsequently the matter has been listed for filing compliance reports..Today in chambers: It was revealed that the government had initiated a fresh tender process for construction; the bids are to be opened on August 12. Onkar Warange, appearing for the petitioner, also clarified that it would be the state government’s responsibility to ensure that the land for the new court is well-maintained. The matter shall now be heard on August 26..Delhi High Court.1. Virbhadra Singh and Anr. v. Enforcement Directorate and Anr. .[W.P. (Crl.) 856/2016 – Court No. 34; Item No. 9].Bench: Vipin Sanghi, J..Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has approached the Court seeking to prevent the Enforcement Directorate from taking any coercive step against him in connection with an alleged money laundering case..In the last hearing, Vipin Sanghi J. issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate and asked it to file a reply on Singh’s plea by the next date of hearing..Today in Court: The bench asked Virbhadra Singh’s wife to be present before the court on the date of next hearing after the opposite side argued that they wanted to ask her questions which could not be answered by representatives. Kapil Sibal, arguing for the petitioner stated that they have no objection with cooperating as long as no coercive steps are taken against his client. The Enforcement Directorate assured the court that no arrest will take place when she is brought before the court on the next date of hearing i.e. August 9, 2016. A status report will be filed on the basis of her questioning..2. Kal Airways Private Limited v. Spicejet Ltd. and Anr. (For Judgment).[O.M.P. (Comm.) 71/2016 – Court No. 23; Item No. 65].Bench: Manmohan Singh, J..Share transfer dispute arising out of non-issuance of warrants in favour of Kalanithi Maran after a transfer of ownership to Ajay Singh, the controlling share holder of Spicejet. Maran and Kal Airways had transferred their entire 350.4 million shares in SpiceJet, amounting to a 58.46% stake in the airline, to its co-founder Singh in February 2015 when the ownership of the airline changed hands..The bench reserved its order on the last date of hearing and the same is listed for pronouncement of judgment today..Today in Court: The Respondents have been directed to deposit an amount of Rs. 579 Crores in Court in five equal installments. The first installment of Rs. 125 Crores to be deposited on August 7, 2016 and the remaining will be as per the schedule provided in the judgment. The Respondents have also been restrained from diluting shares in Spicejet till the time the above mentioned amount is not deposited in Court. .The Petitioners, represented by Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal, Dr. A.M Singhvi and Rajiv Nayar shall be entitled to release of the above mentioned amount upon filing an application after the entire amount is deposited by the Respondents. .The issues regarding compensation, compounding and Rs. 100 crores attached by the ED will be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal. .3. K.R. Chitra v. Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee and Ors. .[W.P. (C) 6705/2014 – Court No. 10; Item No. 53].Bench: Manmohan, J..Petition filed by by a practicing lawyer, KR Chitra, against the Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee alleging misappropriation of funds. In the last hearing, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva had recused himself from the matter..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked..4. K.R. Chitra v. Bar Council of Delhi and Anr..[W.P. (C) 11895/2015 – Court No. 10; Item No. 54].Bench: Manmohan, J..Check evening updates..Today in Court: This matter could not be tracked.
