The court told Arvind Malhotra a Principal Family Court Judge in Dharamshala that no judicial direction could be issued to the High Court Collegium on elevations.
Category: Legal
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Walk on Footpaths as Fundamental Calls for Independent Regulator
The court made strong observations about pedestrian rights and directed the government to consider establishing a dedicated body to protect walking infrastructure in cities.
Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Order on Rs 10 Lakh Compensation for Illegal Detention
The apex court put a temporary hold on the High Court’s direction to the state government to pay compensation to a man held illegally for over three months.
Local Commissioner’s Report Can Form Basis of Decree in Delhi Commercial Court Trademark Case
The court clarified evidentiary standards in intellectual property litigation holding that commissioner-gathered on-site evidence can support a final decree in trade mark suits.
Bengaluru Court Issues John Doe Order Restraining Publication of Content Against Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
The injunction prevents unknown online publishers from spreading unverified land grab allegations against the Janasena leader who serves as Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy CM.
DOJ Rebuffs Judge’s Request to Confirm in Writing It Won’t Pursue Anti-Weaponization Fund
The Department of Justice refused to give a judge written assurances about not proceeding with a controversial government fund, intensifying a legal standoff.
Spain Court Orders PM Sánchez’s Wife to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges; Passport Confiscated
Spain’s courts ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial for corruption, confiscated her passport, and barred her from international travel pending proceedings.
ICE Facial Recognition Technology to Be Extended to Local Police Under DHS Plans
A Department of Homeland Security document revealed plans to give local police access to the same facial recognition tools used by immigration enforcement agents.
European Parliament Passes Law Accelerating Deportation of Illegal Immigrants and Enabling Return Centres
The European Parliament approved new legislation to speed up deportations and allow construction of ‘return centres’ for undocumented migrants.
Jersey City Council Votes Unanimously to Divest from Citizens Bank Over ICE Detention Financing
Jersey City’s council passed a divestment resolution targeting Citizens Bank due to its financing of GEO Group and CoreCivic private ICE detention facilities.