The World this Week By: LatestLaws.com | October,2020 | Week 2

The World this Week By: LatestLaws.com | October,2020 | Week 2

THE SUPREME COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Supreme Court issues Notice to Centre on PIL to rescue Indian Workers from Gulf

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-centre-on-pil-to-rescue-indian-workers-from-gulf/

2. 'English only way to uplift poor', says Andhra Pradesh Govt; SC disagrees

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/english-only-way-to-uplift-poor-says-andhra-pradesh-govt-sc-disagrees/

3. SC Permits Accused Doctors in the case of Payal Tadvi Suicide to Re-Enter College and Resume Studies [Read Judgment]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-permits-accused-doctors-in-the-case-of-payal-tadvi-suicide-to-re-enter-college-and-resume-studies-read-judgment/

4. Errors in CLAT: Supreme Court asks students to submit grievances to the committee in 3 days [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/errors-in-clat-supreme-court-asks-students-to-submit-grievances-to-the-committee-in-3-days-read-order/

5. ‘Not possible to extend Loan Moratorium period, may vitiate overall credit discipline’: RBI to Apex Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/not-possible-to-extend-loan-moratorium-period-may-vitiate-overall-credit-discipline-rbi-to-apex-court/

6. No obligation on Private Medical Colleges to provide Quota for NRI Candidates: Apex Court [Read Judgment]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/no-obligation-on-private-medical-colleges-to-provide-quota-for-nri-candidates-apex-court/

7. Commission probing Vikas Dubey 'encounter' fails to file report, SC lawyer appeals in Apex Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/commission-probing-vikas-dubey-encounter-fails-to-file-report-sc-lawyer-appeals-in-apex-court/

8. Woman seeks Cross Examination via Video Call with Tarun Tejpal in Sexual Assault Case

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/woman-seeks-cross-examination-via-video-call-with-tarun-tejpal-in-sexual-assault-case/

9. SC directs Rajasthan EC to notify election program for Civic Polls within week

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-directs-rajasthan-ec-to-notify-election-program-for-civic-polls-within-week/

10. SC finds a Man Convicted for Murder committed in 1981, a Juvenile, and remand him back to Juvenile Justice Board

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-finds-a-man-convicted-for-murder-committed-in-1981-a-juvenile-remand-him-back-to-jjb/

11. Who will supervise, verify if Farmers have indulged in Stubble Burning?, asks Supreme Court

 https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/who-will-supervise-verify-if-farmers-have-indulged-in-stubble-burning-asks-supreme-court/

12. SC sets aside HC order granting Chinmayanand access to Copy of Law Student's statement in Rape Case

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-sets-aside-hc-order-granting-chinmayanand-access-to-copy-of-law-student-s-statement-in-rape-case/

13. SC asks Advocates' Association to withdraw plea seeking Interest-Free Loans for Lawyers

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-asks-advocates-association-to-withdraw-plea-seeking-interest-free-loans-for-lawyers/

14. Reluctance of Police to Arrest and Produce Lawmakers Serious Matter: Supreme Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/reluctance-of-police-to-arrest-and-produce-lawmakers-serious-matter-supreme-court/

THE DELHI HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Direct authorities to install fiber line for internet in Delhi Courts for effective Virtual Hearing: Plea in HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/direct-authorities-to-install-fiber-line-for-internet-in-delhi-courts-for-effective-virtual-hearing-plea-in-hc/

2. Delhi HC issues notices on plea challenging provisions of Companies Act, Court Fees Act

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/delhi-hc-issues-notices-on-plea-challenging-provisions-of-companies-act-court-fees-act/

3. HC orders blacklisting of Experts who prepared question paper for 2016 recruitment of Assistant Professor if the answer- key is found to be incorrect [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-orders-blacklisting-of-experts-who-prepared-question-paper-for-2016-recruitment-of-assistant-professor-if-the-answer-key-is-found-to-be-incorrect-read-order/

4. HC asks Govt. to buy Lawyers’ Iinsurance Policies before Nov. 30

 https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-asks-govt-to-buy-lawyers-iinsurance-policies-before-nov-30/

5. Same-sex couple urges Delhi HC to allow Special Marriage Act to apply to all couples [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/same-sex-couple-urges-delhi-hc-to-allow-special-marriage-act-to-apply-to-all-couples-read-order/

6. Aware of dangers of Fake News on Social Media, Govt tells HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/aware-of-dangers-of-fake-news-on-social-media-govt-tells-hc/

7. Centre formed opinion to file appeal against acquittals in 2G Scam Cases: CBI to Delhi HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/centre-formed-opinion-to-file-appeal-against-acquittals-in-2g-scam-cases-cbi-to-delhi-hc/

8. PIL in HC for charging of only Tuition Fees by Universities during Covid Pandemic

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/pil-in-hc-for-charging-of-only-tuition-fees-by-universities-during-covid-pandemic/

THE BOMBAY HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. HC asks actor to apologise to Richa Chadha, settle Defamation Case

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-asks-actor-to-apologise-to-richa-chadha-settle-defamation-case/

THE ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT THIS WEEK: 

1. Allahabad High Court while disposing of a PIL seeking permission for organizing Durga Pooja in Pryagraj has directed the petitioner to approach District Magistrate for the same.

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-directs-petitioner-to-approach-dm-for-permission-to-organise-durga-pooja-read-order/

2. HC directs UP Subordinate SSC to declare the result of recruitment of Excise Department soldiers within two months [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-directs-up-subordinate-ssc-to-declare-the-result-of-recruitment-of-excise-department-soldiers-within-two-months-read-order/

3. High Court orders disposal of Tabligi Jamaat cases in eight weeks [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/high-court-orders-disposal-of-tabligi-jamaat-cases-in-eight-weeks-read-order/

THE PUNJAB  AND HARYANA HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Only State has Power to de-notify Acquired Land: High Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/only-state-has-power-to-de-notify-acquired-land-high-court/

THE GUJARAT HIGH COURT THIS WEEK: 

1. High Court holds Yatin Oza guilty of Contempt for calling HC a 'Gambling Den'

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/high-court-holds-yatin-oza-guilty-of-contempt-for-calling-hc-a-gambling-den/  

THE MADRAS HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. HC rules: All PG Doctors must mandatorily work in Govt Hospitals for Two Years

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-rules-all-pg-doctors-must-mandatorily-work-in-govt-hospitals-for-two-years/  

THE MISCELLANEOUS NEWS THIS WEEK:

1. The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan passes away

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/rip-union-minister-of-consumer-affairs-food-and-public-distribution-ram-vilas-paswan-passes-away/

2. Yes Bank Case: ED arrests CFO, internal auditor of Cox and Kings under PMLA

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/yes-bank-case-ed-arrests-cfo-internal-auditor-of-cox-and-kings-under-pmla/

3. Sushant Case: Don’t criticise, Malign individuals, Govt tells Private Channels

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sushant-case-don-t-criticise-malign-individuals-govt-tells-private-channels/

4. Media ethics, Web safety on Parliamentary Panel’s radar

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/media-ethics-web-safety-on-parliamentary-panel-s-radar/

5. In a first, Covid-19 Patient's Wife booked under Epidemic Act for ignoring Doctor's Advise

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/in-a-first-covid-19-patient-s-wife-booked-under-epidemic-act-for-ignoring-doctor-s-advise/

6. Court Orders registration of FIR against Kangana over tweet on Farmers' Protests

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/court-orders-registration-of-fir-against-kangana-over-tweet-on-farmers-protests/

7. DGCA issues detailed refund Guidelines after Supreme Court verdict

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/dgca-issues-detailed-refund-guidelines-after-supreme-court-verdict/

8. NHRC asks States to expand category of Prisoners who can be released

 https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/nhrc-asks-states-to-expand-category-of-prisoners-who-can-be-released/

9. 'Insensitive Reporting in Sushant Singh Rajput's Case', NBSA fines Aaj Tak ₹1 lakh for violating Code of Ethics

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/insensitive-reporting-in-sushant-singh-rajput-s-case-nbsa-fines-aaj-tak-1-lakh-for-violating-code-of-ethics/

10. Mumbai Police’s EOW files closure report in alleged ₹25,000-crore MSC Bank Scam, says it’s civil in nature

 https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/mumbai-police-s-eow-files-closure-report-in-alleged-25-000-crore-msc-bank-scam-says-it-s-civil-in-nature/

11. Telangana agrees to withdraw Case filed in SC related to sharing of Krishna and Godavari Waters

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/telangana-agrees-to-withdraw-case-filed-in-sc-related-to-sharing-of-krishna-and-godavari-waters/ 

12. NCERT Textbooks to be available in Indian Sign Language

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/ncert-textbooks-to-be-available-in-indian-sign-language/

THE INTERNATIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK:  

1. Peshawar   High Court halts Auctioning of Gurdwara Land

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/peshawar-high-court-halts-auctioning-of-gurdwara-land/

2. Pakistan has no Extradition treaty with US, says Supreme Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/pakistan-has-no-extradition-treaty-with-us-says-supreme-court/

3. US Supreme Court hear case of Muslims placed on No-fly List for refusing to serve as FBI Informants

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/us-supreme-court-hear-case-of-muslims-placed-on-no-fly-list-for-refusing-to-serve-as-fbi-informants/

4. Former Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin charged in George Floyd’s Death freed on $1mn Bond

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/former-minneapolis-cop-derek-chauvin-charged-in-george-floyd-s-death-freed-on-1mn-bond/

5. Love Child of former Belgian King Albert II wins right to call herself ‘Princess’

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/love-child-of-former-belgian-king-albert-ii-wins-right-to-call-herself-princess/

6. EU launches legal action against UK over over riding certain sections of Brexit Bill

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/eu-launches-legal-action-against-uk-over-controversial-brexit-bill/