Legal News – Newsletter for February 3, 2011

Only individuals can invest in Kisan Vikas Patra

GANDHINAGAR – A Hindu undivided family (HUF) is not entitled to purchase Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), the Gujarat High Court has ruled, saying the investment scheme is meant only for individuals.

In the order made available Thursday, a single judge bench of Justice R.R. Tripathi dismissed a petition by Chandrakant Patel, who invested Rs.2.8 lakh …. Source article  : Only individuals can invest in Kisan Vikas Patra.

Was Thomas given clean chit by former CVC, asks court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday asked the central government whether the then central vigilance commissioner (CVC) gave the tainted P.J. Thomas a clean chit so that he could become a secretary in the government.

The observation was made by an apex court bench headed by Justice S.H. Kapadia.
The court asked the government … Read more : Was Thomas given clean chit by former CVC, asks court.

Raja, aides to be produced in court Thursday

NEW DELHI – Former communications minister A. Raja, arrested for his role in the award of spectrum to telecom players that has been dubbed the biggest scam in Indian history, is to be produced in a court here Thursday.

Along with two aides — former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura and personal secretary R.K. Chandolia — …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Raja, aides to be produced in court Thursday.

Pak court extends double murder-accused US diplomat’s remand till Feb 11

ISLAMABAD – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the physical remand of double murder-accused US diplomat Raymond Davis till February 11.

Davis, who had shot two Pakistani persons to death at Mazang Chowk in Lahore last Thursday, was produced before court after the expiry of the six-day remand, Geo News reported.

Also, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza …. Source article  : Pak court extends double murder-accused US diplomat’s remand till Feb 11.

Court adjourns hearing on black money case

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday did not hear the petition seeking a direction to the government to take steps for the recovery of black money stashed away in foreign banks in tax havens.

The case was listed for hearing by the apex court bench of Justices B. Sudarshan Reddy and S.S. Mijjar. It …. Source article  : Court adjourns hearing on black money case.

Gujarat questioned on relief for accident victims

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court has questioned the state government on allegations that the state’s bus transport corporation was harassing accident victims and their kin for payment of compensation.

Petitioner Neeta Chaudhari claimed that the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) had failed to compensate the victims as per the awards …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gujarat questioned on rights of displaced villagers

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Wednesday questioned the state government on the rights of people from four villages who were shifted to a distant place due to the construction of Ukai dam in southern part of the state.

The division bench of Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice K.M. Thaker questioned the government [..] Read the original article: here.

Court orders basic facilities at shelter within 48 hours

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the Delhi government to provide within 48 hours basic amenities, including potable water and toilets, in shelters meant for the homeless in Kashmere Gate area in north Delhi.

The division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed the Urban Shelter Improvement Board …. Original article  : Court orders basic facilities at shelter within 48 hours.

Punish cops for tobacco shops near schools, says court

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the Delhi Police commissioner to initiate departmental inquiry against local police officers if any outlet was found selling tobacco products illegally close to a school or college.

Directing police to effectively enforce the Tobacco Products Control Act, the division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and … Original article on : Punish cops for tobacco shops near schools, says court.

Supreme Court slaps Rs.10 lakh fine on frivolous litigant

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday slapped an exemplary cost of Rs.10 lakh on an appellant for filing a frivolous litigation aimed at frustrating attempts to acquire his land for the Bangalore-Mysore road project.

The litigant was penalised for embarking upon a second round of litigation on an issue identical to the earlier phase … Read more >>.