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

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SUPREME COURT THIS WEEK:

1. NLAT 2020: SC allows NLSIU to conduct separate entrance exam but restrain from declaring results and making admissions

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/nlat-2020-sc-allows-nlsiu-to-conduct-separate-entrance-exam-but-restrain-from-declaring-results-and-making-admissions/

2. Justice AIS Cheema gets extension from SC as Member Judicial in NCLAT

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/justice-ais-cheema-gets-extension-from-sc-as-member-judicial-in-nclat/

3. SC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable Against Judicial Order Passed By High Court, Read Order

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-expounds-writ-petition-not-maintainable-against-judicial-order-passed-by-high-court-read-order/

4. SBI moves SC to Vacate stay imposed by Delhi High Court on recovering Dues from Anil Ambani by invoking his personal Guarantee

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sbi-moves-sc-to-vacate-stay-on-recovering-dues-from-anil-ambani-by-invoking-personal-guarantee/

5. Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case 2009: Supreme Court seeks Attorney General KK Venugopal's help

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/prashant-bhushan-contempt-case-2009-supreme-court-seeks-attorney-general-kk-venugopal-s-help/

6. SC directs Mumbai-based Consumer body, Airlines to file Affidavits on refunds on Tickets booked during Covid-19 Lockdown

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-directs-mumbai-based-consumer-body-airlines-to-file-affidavits-on-refunds-on-tickets-booked-during-covid-19-lockdown/

7. Supreme Court sends Maratha Quota matter to larger Bench

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/supreme-court-sends-maratha-quota-matter-to-larger-bench/

8. Govt clarifies to Apex Court: Usage of Disinfectant Tunnels harmful for Human Health

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/govt-clarifies-to-apex-court-usage-of-disinfectant-tunnels-harmful-for-human-health/

9. Supreme Court dismisses plea against rising Fuel prices

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/supreme-court-dismisses-plea-against-rising-fuel-prices/

10. Justice R F Nariman appointed as Chairperson of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/justice-r-f-nariman-appointed-as-chairperson-of-supreme-court-legal-services-committee/

11. Senior Lawyer Designation: SC agrees to hear plea for implementation of verdict and guidelines

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/senior-lawyer-designation-sc-agrees-to-hear-plea-for-implementation-of-verdict-and-guidelines/

DELHI HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Centre moves HC for review of its direction to publish draft EIA in 22 languages

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/centre-moves-hc-for-review-of-its-direction-to-publish-draft-eia-in-22-languages/

2. Reassess viability of Physical Hearing: Senior Advocate to Delhi HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/reassess-viability-of-physical-hearing-senior-advocate-to-delhi-hc/

3. HC: Doctor’s Prescription Not Essential for Delhi Residents To Seek RT-PCR Test for COVID-19 (Read Order)

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-doctor-s-prescription-not-essential-for-delhi-residents-to-seek-rt-pcr-test-for-covid-19-read-order/

4. Delhi HC seeks Centre, Netflix response to Mehul Choksi's plea on 'Bad Boy Billionaires' docuseries

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/delhi-hc-seeks-centre-netflix-response-to-mehul-choksi-s-plea-on-bad-boy-billionaires-docuseries/

5. Approved ₹1 Crore grant for Needy Lawyers: Advocates Welfare Trustee Committee informs Delhi HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/approved-1-crore-grant-for-needy-lawyers-advocates-welfare-trustee-committee-informs-delhi-hc/

BOMBAY HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1.HC adjourns Kangana Ranaut's plea against demolition of mumbai office till Sept 22

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-adjourns-kangana-ranaut-s-plea-against-demolition-of-mumbai-office-till-sept-22/

2. Activist seeks Bombay HC direction to get his details off Govt website & ₹50 lakh relief

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/activist-seeks-bombay-hc-direction-to-get-his-details-off-govt-website-50-lakh-relief/

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. HC stays demolition of resort owned by MP Azam Khan’s wife for 6 weeks

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-stays-demolition-of-resort-owned-by-mp-azam-khan-s-wife-for-6-weeks/

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Divorce case: High Court dismisses plea seeking waiver of six-month ‘cooling-off’ period

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/divorce-case-high-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-waiver-of-six-month-cooling-off-period/

KERALA HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

This High Court has issued General Directions for Investigation and Trial in POCSO Cases, Read Judgment

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/this-high-court-has-issued-general-directions-for-investigation-and-trial-in-pocso-cases-read-judgment/

CALCUTTA HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

HC: Sharing screenshots of virtual Court proceedings on LinkedIn amounts to Contempt of Court [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-sharing-screenshots-of-virtual-court-proceedings-on-linkedin-amounts-to-contempt-of-court-read-order/

MISCELLANEOUS NEW THIS WEEK:

1. Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Court rejects Bail plea of Rhea, Showik and 4 others

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sushant-singh-rajput-case-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-rhea-showik-and-4-others/

2. The Orissa State Government has asked the police headquarters to introduce lane driving on the national highways to reduce road accidents.

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/state-govt-directs-police-to-ensure-strict-compliance-of-sc-s-order-on-lane-driving-in-highways/

3. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s 3-Capital plan for Andhra gets Centre’s clear backing in High Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/jagan-mohan-reddy-s-3-capital-plan-for-andhra-gets-centre-s-clear-backing-in-high-court/

4. Kesavananda Bharati, petitioner who led SC to produce landmark judgement, passes away

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/kesavananda-bharati-petitioner-who-led-sc-to-produce-landmark-judgement-passes-away/

5. Golden Temple gets FCRA registration for Foreign Funds

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/golden-temple-gets-fcra-registration-for-foreign-funds/

6. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s 3-Capital plan for Andhra gets Centre’s clear backing in High Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/jagan-mohan-reddy-s-3-capital-plan-for-andhra-gets-centre-s-clear-backing-in-high-court/

7. Former Law Commission member, DU Professor Mool Chand Sharma passes away

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/former-law-commission-member-du-professor-mool-chand-sharma-passes-away/

8. CBI court rejects Yes Bank Founder Rana Kapoor’s anticipatory bail plea

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/cbi-court-rejects-yes-bank-founder-rana-kapoor-s-anticipatory-bail-plea/

9. CBI to ‘Locally Prosecute’ Indian who committed Fraud in Bahrain

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/cbi-to-locally-prosecute-indian-who-committed-fraud-in-bahrain/ 

10. This State Cabinet okays Revenue Reforms Bill. Know Details

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/this-state-cabinet-okays-revenue-reforms-bill-know-details/

11. Online Gambling: High Court sends notice to Centre, wants reply in 3 weeks

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/online-gambling-high-court-sends-notice-to-centre-wants-reply-in-3-weeks/

12. Court Awards Rs. 5 Lakhs Compensation to Actress for unauthorized use of her Picture

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/court-awards-rs-5-lakhs-compensation-to-actress-for-unauthorized-use-of-her-picture/

13. Arnab Goswami, Kangana Ranaut face privilege motions in both Maha Houses

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/arnab-goswami-kangana-ranaut-face-privilege-motions-in-both-maha-houses/

14. ICICI Bank- Videocon Case: ED arrest Chanda Kochhar's husband Deepak Kochhar in Money Laundering Case

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/icici-bank-videocon-case-ed-arrest-chanda-kochhar-s-husband-deepak-kochhar-in-money-laundering-case/

INTERNATIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK:

1. Cop charged in George Floyd’s death argues he died by drug overdose, not knee on neck

https://www.latestlaws.com/human-rights-news/cop-charged-in-george-floyd-s-death-argues-he-died-by-drug-overdose-not-knee-on-neck/

2. Wuhan woman who lost her father to COVID-19 sues Chinese Govt over pandemic ‘cover-up

https://www.latestlaws.com/human-rights-news/wuhan-woman-who-lost-her-father-to-covid-19-sues-chinese-govt-over-pandemic-cover-up/

3. Judge orders US to stop detaining migrant children in Hotels

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/judge-orders-us-to-stop-detaining-migrant-children-in-hotels/

4. Julian Assange in UK Court to fight US Extradition Bid

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/julian-assange-in-uk-court-to-fight-us-extradition-bid/

5. Johnson sets Oct 15 as deadline for UK, EU to negotiate Post-Brexit trade deal

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/johnson-sets-oct-15-as-deadline-for-uk-eu-to-negotiate-post-brexit-trade-deal/