The B&B Causelist #143: Kanhaiya Kumar, District judge appointments, Shibhu Soren, Corruption cases & more

A summary of important cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, and the Karnataka High Court. This week we will also be tracking IP matters in the Delhi High Court involving the law firm, Anand & Anand..TABLE OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.Kanhiaya Kumar v. State (NCT Of Delhi)The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association (Regd) v. Registrar (Recruitment), Punjab & Haryana High Court & Anr.Dheeraj Mor v. Hon’ble High Court of DelhiSuma Sebastian (Advocate) v. Union of India & Ors.Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap SudanNabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker & Ors.Bennet Castelino v. Union of India and Ors.Vithal and Ors. v. High Court of Karnataka and Ors.Shibu Soren v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-I, New DelhiBG Verghese v. Union of India & Ors.Indian Ass. Of Palliative Care & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.Rajive Raturi v. Union of India & Ors.Common Cause v. Union of India & Anr..Delhi High Court.Campaign for People Participation in Development Planning Vs Lt Governor of Delhi & Ors.Khushboo Aggarwal & Anr Vs. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Anr.Lalit Kumar Vs The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC Minorities & Anr.Karuna Chhatwal Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi.IPR Matters- Anand & Anand.Hindustan Unilever Ltd Vs Mohit Bhatia & Ors.Microsoft Corpn and Anr Vs Biju Varghese and Ors.Hermes International and Anr Vs Surinder Raj Singh & Ors..Karnataka High Court.Dr. VL Nandeesh v. State of Karnataka.SUMMARY OF CASES.Supreme Court of India.1. Kanhiaya Kumar v. State (NCT Of Delhi).[Item 50 in court 5 at 10.30 am– Writ Petition (Crl.) 29/2016].Bench: Jasti Chelameswar, AM Sapre JJ..The petition filed by JNU Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar seeking bail from Supreme Court. Read more about it here..Today in court: The Court refused to hear the petition instead asking Kumar to approach the Delhi High Court. Read the full story here..2. The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association (Regd) v. Registrar (Recruitment), Punjab & Haryana High Court & Anr..[Item 45 in court 10 – Writ Petition (Civil) 579/2015].Bench: PC Ghose, Amitava Roy JJ..This case has challenged a pre-condition mandated by the Punjab & Haryana High Court for appointment of practising advocates to Haryana Superior Judicial Service. The impugned condition lays down that an applicant must be an income tax assessee for at least three assessment years preceding the application with a gross professional income of not less than Rs. 5 lakhs per annum..Today in court: The case was adjourned for two weeks..3. Dheeraj Mor v. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.[Item 3 in court 1 – SLP (Civil) 14156/2015].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..This is an appeal against a judgment of the Delhi High Court. The High Court itself is the respondent in the case. The case pertains to whether a person in judicial service can be appointed as District judge not by way of promotion but by way of direct recruitment from the Bar, if he fulfils the seven years’ experience at the Bar laid down by Article 233 of the Constitution. Kapil Sibal and Aryama Sundaram appeared for the petitioners while Advocate ADN Rao appeared for the Delhi High Court..Read more about the case here..Today in court: This case was adjourned for 4 weeks and is now likely to be listed on March 28..4. Suma Sebastian (Advocate) v. U.O.I & Ors.[Item 47 in court 5 – Writ Petition (Civil) 769/2013].Bench: Jasti Chelameswar, Abhay Manohar Sapre JJ..This is a petition concerning the detention of under-trials. The petitioner has made a number of prayers including release on bail of under trials incarcerated for petty offences and non-heinous crimes, under-trials who have completed a quarter of the maximum possible sentence, and under-trials who are disabled, sick, Dalits, tribals, women with children and first time offenders..Today in court: This case was not taken up and will now be heard on February 26..5. Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan.[Item 501 in court 1 at 2 pm – TP (Civil) 1343/2008].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, FMI Kalifulla, AK Sikri, SA Bobde, R Banumathi JJ. .Case pertaining to transfer of cases from Jammu & Kashmir to other States. The court is seized of a number of questions including which law will be applicable if a case is transferred out of J & K..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..6. Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker & Ors..[Item 501 in court 3 at 2 pm – SLP (Civil) 1259-1260/2016].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, Dipak Misra, Madan B Lokur, PC Ghose, NV Ramana JJ..This case pertains to the removal of Arunachal Pradesh Speaker Nabam Rebia. The Supreme Court had lifted its status quo order yesterday. This has paved the way for formation of government in the State. Now the Gauhati High Court will hear the case on disqualification of 14 Congress MLAs. The High Court has been directed to decide the matter expeditiously..Today in court: The Court turned down a request by Congress leaders for a floor test. The hearing will continue on February 22 at 2 pm..7. Bennet Castelino v. Union of India and Ors..[Item 12 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Crl.) 14/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh public interest litigation petition..Today in court: Justice UU Lalit recused from this matter. It will now be heard on February 26 by another Bench..8. Vithal and Ors. v. High Court of Karnataka and Ors..[Item 13 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 81/2016].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..A fresh writ petition. Check evening updates..Today in court: This matter was adjourned for one week after a letter was circulated..9. Shibu Soren v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-I, New Delhi.[Item 11 in court 2 – SLP(Civil)… /2016].Bench: Anil R Dave, AK Goel JJ..Check evening updates to know more about the case..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..10. BG Verghese v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 29 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Crl.) 31/2007].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Petitions filed in 2007 which had sought inquiry into fake encounter deaths in Gujarat. Check evening updates to know more..Today in court: This case was adjourned..11. Indian Ass. Of Palliative Care & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 30 in court 1 – Writ Petition (Civil) 76/2007].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This case was adjourned for February 26..12. Rajive Raturi v. Union of India & Ors..[Item 28 in court 1 – Writ Petition (C) 243/2005].Bench: Chief Justice TS Thakur, R Banumathi, UU Lalit JJ..Check evening updates..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated..13. Common Cause v. Union of India & Anr..[Item 50 in court 3 – IA 70/2015 in Writ Petition (Civil) 114/2014].Bench: Jagdish Singh Khehar, C Nagappan JJ..The case pertaining to mining in Odisha. Check evening updates to know more about the case..Today in court: This case could not be tracked. Any update/ information would be appreciated.. Delhi High Court.1. Campaign for People Participation in Development Planning Vs Lt Governor of Delhi & Ors..[Item 10, Court 1- W.P.(C) 3385/2015].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Bench directed the Petitioner to withdraw the petition..2. Khushboo Aggarwal & Anr Vs. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Anr..[Item 1, Court 1- W.P.(C) 171/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This petition challenged the second part of the TRAI notification on call drops which made it mandatory for the telecom companies to notify customers on dropped calls. The Bench adjourned the matter for March 16..3. Lalit Kumar Vs The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC Minorities & Anr..[Item 12, Court 1- W.P.(C) 1289/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This petition sought disbursement of student scholarships for post doctoral studies under a Scheme of the Central Govt, as it was not being done. The Bench directed the counsels present for the Union and Delhi Govt to seek instructions in this regard and posted the matter for further hearing on February 6..4. Karuna Chhatwal Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi.[Item 14,Court 1- W.P.(C) 1369/2016].Bench- Chief Justice G Rohini, Jayant Nath J..A fresh petition. Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was dismissed..IPR Matters- Anand & Anand.5. Hermes International and Anr Vs Surinder Raj Singh & Ors..[Item 7, Court 24- CS(OS) 732/2015].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- The Petitioners submitted that there were ongoing talks of settlement with some of the defendants in the suit. The Court recorded these submissions and posted the matter for hearing after six weeks..6. Microsoft Corpn and Anr Vs Biju Varghese and Ors..[Item 10, Court 24- CS(OS) 732/2015].Bench- Vipin Sanghi J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This case was adjourned..7. Hindustan Unilever Ltd Vs Mohit Bhatia & Ors..[Item 12, Court 22- CS(OS) 1230/2010].Bench- Valmiki Mehta J..Check evening updates..Today in Court- This Bench did not sit today..Karnataka High Court.1. Dr. VL Nandeesh v. State of Karnataka.[Item 29 in court 16 – Crl.P 2653/2015 c/w 5378/2014, 5839/2014, 4230/2015].Bench: AN Venugopala Gowda J..A criminal petition filed to bring the court’s notice to the delay in completion of cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act. On last hearing, the court directed the Registrar to obtain from the judges of the Special Courts information on cases that are more than three years old.