The Latest Breaking News from the High Court

X wants re-examination of blocking orders; Karnataka High Court seeks Centre’s view

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday asked the Union government to respond to a new plea by X Corp (formerly Twitter) for re-examining the blocking orders passed earlier and pass fresh ‘reasoned orders’ for blocking posts and accounts.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Mop-up round counselling to MBBS course: Karnataka High Court stays allotment of seats to candidates already admitted in earlier rounds

The High Court of Karnataka has stayed allotment of seats in the mop-up round for undergraduate medical courses to candidates who have already been admitted to the colleges on allotment of seats in the first and second round of counselling, and those who have paid fees but not reported to…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Perupalem villagers in Andhra Pradesh object to felling of trees for development projects

Villagers of Perupalem, West Godavari district, express concern over destruction of coconut trees and casuarina plantations on 25 acres for tourism projects. 150 coconut trees and 2,000 casuarina plants were uprooted. Villagers fear displacement and loss of livelihood. High Court issued stay order against destruction of crops. Land falls within…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

AI cameras: HC permits first instalment payment to Keltron

Court permits govt to pay ₹11.79 cr to Keltron as 1st instalment of AI-camera project. Petitioners allege corruption & demand probe. Govt says work began in 2020, petitioners say cameras not AI-enabled & procured at inflated prices. Final order pending.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

‘Skill development scam’ case: Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on Chandrababu Naidu’s quash petition

While the counsel for former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu argued that no permission was granted by the State Governor under Section 17(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, to investigate the alleged complicity of the accused, the counsel appearing for the State/CID insisted that the issue should be examined…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Tamil Nadu govt. expresses intent to withdraw appeals filed against Stalin, Duraimurugan in 2019

Govt. withdraws appeals against CM Stalin, Duraimurugan; HC to decide on impleading petition on Sep 26. AIADMK govt. had filed appeals in 2019 against quashing of DVAC inquiry into alleged irregularities in 2008-10 Secretariat complex construction. A-G said 3rd party had no locus standi, SC judgment cited.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Autorickshaw fares will be revised within 12 weeks, Tamil Nadu government tells Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu govt informs HC they will revise autorickshaw fares in 12 weeks. Transport Commissioner created fare revision committee to consider trade unions' suggestions & other States' fares. Govt to take final decision within 12 weeks; aggrieved parties can approach court to agitate grievances.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

SC to hear Tamil Nadu’s appeal against Madras HC verdict quashing prohibitions on online games played for money

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging a Madras High Court judgment which struck down a statutory ban on games like Rummy and Poker, played online

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

RTI activist Gireesh Babu found dead at home in Kalamassery

Girish Babu, RTI activist, found dead in Kalamassery home. He was 47 and had been undergoing treatment for brain-related health issues.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Madras HC order staying sale of Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols

Chief Justice Chandrachud agreed to take up the case immediately at the end of the board, after the day’s list of cases are heard.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023