Bombay high court comes to rescue of couple with Australian citizenship three years after they adopted a baby in India #India #Australian #high_court #Australian_citizenship #Bombay_high
Governor is bound by council of ministers’ advice on release of convicts from prison: Madras high court The bench arrived at the finding while answering a reference made by a division bench of the court in view of conflicting judgments of two different division benches of the HC on the issue. #Madras_high #high_court #ministers’_advice #reference_made #conflicting_judgments #bench_arrived #division_benches
J&K admin defends ban on books in HC, says ‘secessionist’ in nature Jammu and Kashmir administration defended its ban on 25 Kashmir-related books in high court, citing state security and public order. The government also justified the legal provision used for the ban. Petitioners challenging the order have been given time to respond. The full bench will hear the case. #high_court #Kashmir-related_books #nature_Jammu #Kashmir_administration #citing_state #admin_defends #administration_defended #state_security #defends_ban #public_order
Big setback for Nirav Modi as UK high court rejects reopening extradition plea #high_court #court_rejects #Nirav_Modi #Big_setback #extradition_plea
High Court Affirms Repayment of ₹4.25 Crore in Film Funding Dispute The bench confirmed the findings of a single judge, ruling that Menon and his firm were obligated to repay ₹4.25 crore received from R.S. Infotainment, led by producer S. Elred Kumar, for a film project that never materialized. The dispute stemmed from an agreement signed on November 27, 2008, under which R.S. Infotainment agreed to fund a Tamil film, designated as "production no. 6," with a budget of ₹13.5 crore. The agreement required the film’s production to commence in December 2008 and conclude by April 2009. It also included a clause mandating repayment with 24 per cent interest if the project was not completed within the specified timeline. The court emphasized that there was no evidence connecting the ₹4.25 crore advance to the production of a released film. This absence of proof led to the directive that the amount be repaid with 12 per cent interest from May 2010, along with litigation costs of ₹12 lakh. The ruling marked the resolution of a prolonged legal battle, closing the case with the enforcement of these financial obligations. The decision underscores the legal implications of unmet contractual deadlines in film production agreements. The court’s emphasis on the lack of evidence linking the advance to completed work highlights the importance of adhering to contractual terms and maintaining proper documentation in such ventures. The case also reflects the challenges faced by producers and investors in ensuring projects meet their timelines, with financial repercussions for those who fail to deliver. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar disputes, reinforcing the need for clarity in agreements and accountability for parties involved.#high_court #film_production #r_s_infotainment #s_elred_kumar #menon
Gerry Adams denies IRA involvement in bombings as he testifies in London civil trial Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin leader, has testified in a London civil trial, denying any role or rank within the IRA and asserting he had no involvement in the bombings that injured three claimants. The case, heard at the High Court, centers on whether Adams is personally liable for damages stemming from explosions in London and Manchester. Adams, 77, arrived at court on Tuesday wearing a green tie and a sprig of shamrock for St Patrick’s Day, and began his testimony by wishing the courtroom a “very happy St Patrick’s Day.” The trial, now in its sixth day, involves claims by John Clark, a victim of the 1973 Old Bailey bombing, and Jonathan Ganesh and Barry Laycock, who were injured in the 1996 Docklands and Arndale Shopping Centre attacks. The claimants are seeking £1 each in “vindicatory” damages, arguing Adams’ alleged leadership within the IRA makes him culpable for the bombings. Adams’ legal team has countered that the case relies on “an assortment of hearsay” and is barred by a 1980 statute of limitations, which sets a three-year deadline for such claims. In a 20-page witness statement, Adams stated he was never a member of the IRA or its army council and held no rank within the organization. He described his political work from the late 1960s as focused on ending the Northern Ireland conflict, emphasizing his commitment to the peace process and Irish unity. Adams acknowledged the IRA’s past actions but rejected the idea that he supported all of them, stating, “these were my neighbours” and expressing relief that the organization has “left the stage.#high_court #gerry_adams #sinn_fein #old_bailey_bombing #docklands_attack
Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Delhi high court Chief Justice to transfer excise policy case to 'impartial' bench Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the excise policy case have requested the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to transfer their criminal revision petition from Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's bench. They allege bias and express concerns over the bench's prima facie view and interim directions without hearing all parties. #Chief_Justice #Arvind_Kejriwal #high_court #Delhi_high #excise_policy #policy_case #court_Chief #Justice_Swarna #Swarna_Kanta #Kanta_Sharma
'Equal work, equal pay' applies only within same institution: Madras high court The Madras High Court ruled that the principle of equal pay for equal work applies only to employees within the same institution and under identical service conditions. The court clarified that comparisons cannot be made between employees of public sector undertakings and government departments due to differing service rules. #Madras_high #high_court #high #Court_ruled #Madras #Equal_work #equal_pay #work_applies #Equal #service_conditions
TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Delhi high court against ex-partner seeking custody of pet Rottweiler 'Henry' TMC MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Delhi High Court seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler, Henry. The plea challenges a lower court's order that denied her monthly 10-day custody. The dispute with her ex-partner, Jai Anant Dehadrai, over the dog has escalated into public and legal confrontations. #Henry #Mahua_Moitra #high_court #TMC #Delhi_high #pet_Rottweiler #Moitra_moves #moves_Delhi #seeking_custody #Rottweiler
25-year wait in high court, SC for finality in corruption case #wait #case #high_court #corruption_case #court
'Very balanced order': SC upholds Madras high court's deepam nod at Madurai hilltop A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale declined to interfere, describing the high court order as balanced. Appearing for the petitioner, Advocate Prashant Bhushan submitted that there has never been a law and order problem in the area. "It seems to be a very very balanced order," Justice Kumar said and Justice Varale agreed with it. #Aravind_Kumar #Madurai_hilltop #Madras_high #upholds_Madras #high_court #Justice_Aravind #court_deepam #deepam_nod #bench_comprising #Advocate_Prashant
