The Latest Breaking News from the High Court

What has the Supreme Court said about the validity of ‘self-respect’ marriages? | Explained

We examine what self-respect marriages are and what the Supreme Court has recently said about its validity

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Madras High Court judge requested to recuse himself from hearing revision case against T.N. Minister Ponmudy’s acquittal in disproportionate assets case

DVAC & Minister request Justice Venkatesh to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against acquittal of Minister & family. Senior counsels argue it's appropriate for other judge to hear petition. Judge to decide on request on Sept 14. Judge found fault with HC admin for transferring case without hearing.…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Eleven on trial accused of sexually abusing children and witchcraft

The trial is taking place at the High Court in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

High Court allows actor Ganesh to go ahead with construction in Bandipur tiger eco-sensitive zone with rider

The High Court of Karnataka has permitted Kannada actor Ganesh to go ahead with the construction of a farmhouse on his land that falls under the eco-sensitive zone of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve with a caution that he would face consequences if constructions were later proved to be permanent and…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Prajwal Revanna moves High Court seeking stay of verdict till he approaches apex court

Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister and JD(S) national president H.D. Deve Gowda, on Tuesday moved the High Court of Karnataka seeking a stay of its September 1 verdict of declaring his election to Lok Sabha from Hassan constituency as null and void.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Petition filed in SC challenging Rahul Gandhi’s restoration as Lok Sabha member

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the restoration of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Membership, who was disqualified after the court sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment in the criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 5, 2023

Goldman Sachs hit by $1m lawsuit from former exec

The lawsuit provides insightful claims into the Wall Street titan’s culture including allegations that comments such as “take that as your first punch in the face” were condoned.

Fortune · Sep 5, 2023

SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid's plea seeking bail in UAPA case

SC adjourns Umar Khalid's plea for bail in UAPA case for a week; HC had rejected it citing prima facie evidence of 'terrorist act'. Khalid seeks bail on grounds of no criminal role in riots & no 'conspiratorial connect' with other accused. Police allege 'calculated' speech.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

High Court accepts BBMP’s timeline-based action plan to remove encroachments of lakes and drains

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday accepted the action plans submitted by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for prevention and removal of encroachments of storm-water drains and lakes by fixing responsibility on the designated officers and timeline for taking various steps.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023