The World this Week By: LatestLaws.com | September,2020 | Week 3

The World this Week By: LatestLaws.com | September,2020 | Week 3

THE SUPREME COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Sudarshan TV case: Centre tells SC not to lay down ‘any further guidelines’ for rest of mainstream Media

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sudarshan-tv-case-centre-tells-sc-not-to-lay-down-any-further-guidelines-for-rest-of-mainstream-media/

2. SC expounds manner of Assault and no. of injuries to be considered cumulatively to decipher the intention or knowledge of the accused

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-expounds-manner-of-assault-and-no-of-injuries-to-be-considered-cumulatively-to-decipher-the-intention-or-knowledge-of-the-accused-read-judgment/

3. Army criteria for Women in PC discriminatory, Supreme Court told

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/army-criteria-for-women-in-pc-discriminatory-supreme-court-told/

4. PIL in SC seeks initiation of legal action against Justice(Retd.) Markandey Katju for 'tarnishing image of Judicial System' by deposing in Nirav Modi Case

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/pil-in-sc-seeks-initiation-of-legal-action-against-justice-retd-markandey-katju-for-tarnishing-image-of-judicial-system-by-deposing-in-nirav-modi-case/

5. SC extends term of Justice (Retd.) Manmohan Singh as IPAB Chairman for Three Months

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-extends-term-of-justice-retd-manmohan-singh-as-ipab-chairman-for-three-months-read-order/

6. SC reiterates: Section 50 of NDPS Act applicable only in the Case of Personal Search

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-reiterates-section-50-of-ndps-act-applicable-only-in-the-case-of-personal-search-read-judgment/

7. SC to pass 'appropriate order' on setting up Courts for trial of MPs, MLAs facing Criminal, Corruption Charges

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-to-pass-appropriate-order-on-setting-up-courts-for-trial-of-mps-mlas-facing-criminal-corruption-charges/

8. Plea urges SC to take suo motu cognisance of student not allowed to appear in NEET as he was 10 mins late

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/plea-urges-sc-to-take-suo-motu-cognisance-of-student-not-allowed-to-appear-in-neet-as-he-was-10-mins-late/

9. SC: The Courts cannot correct or set aside Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-the-courts-cannot-correct-or-set-aside-enforcement-of-foreign-arbitral-award-read-judgment/

10. SC reiterates false answers u/s 313 Cr.P.C, can be used against the accused

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-reiterates-false-answers-u-s-313-cr-p-c-can-be-used-against-the-accused-read-judgment/

11.   SC plea claims Non-implementation of 'Ayushman Bharat'; Supreme Court issues Notice to States

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-plea-claims-non-implementation-of-ayushman-bharat-supreme-court-issues-notice-to-states/

12. PIL in SC seeks formation of Expert Committee to improve India's global ranking on Corruption Perception Index

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/pil-in-sc-seeks-formation-of-expert-committee-to-improve-india-s-global-ranking-on-corruption-perception-index/

13. SC: Criminal Prosecution on same allegations cannot continue if exoneration in Departmental Proceedings is on merits, Read Judgment

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/sc-criminal-prosecution-on-same-allegations-cannot-continue-if-exoneration-in-departmental-proceedings-is-on-merits-read-judgment/

THE DELHI HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposes same Sex Marriage plea before HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/solicitor-general-tushar-mehta-opposes-same-sex-marriage-plea-before-hc/

2. Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on Rakul Preet’s plea on media reporting in Rhea Drugs Case

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/delhi-hc-seeks-centre-s-stand-on-rakul-preet-s-plea-on-media-reporting-in-rhea-drugs-case/

3. HC directs DU to relook the course structure and modify the same [Read Judgment]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-directs-du-to-relook-the-course-structure-and-modify-the-same-read-judgment/

4. Delhi Court stays Magistrate Court order regarding unlocking of Residential portion of Markaz

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/delhi-court-stays-magistrate-court-order-regarding-unlocking-of-residential-portion-of-markaz/

5. Special Cells to deal with threat to Inter-Caste Couples: State Govt tells HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/special-cells-to-deal-with-threat-to-inter-caste-couples-state-govt-tells-hc/

6. Teachers move High Court as University fails to pay salary for Four Months

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/teachers-move-high-court-as-university-fails-to-pay-salary-for-four-months/

7. HC asks DU to issue  mark sheets/ transcripts through an online mechanism [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-asks-du-to-issue-mark-sheets-transcripts-through-an-online-mechanism-read-order/

8. HC directs DU to issue digital degrees within 7 working days to students with urgent need

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-directs-du-to-issue-digital-degrees-within-7-working-days-to-students-with-urgent-need/

9. Delhi Riots: Police arrests Ex-JNU student Leader Umar Khalid under UAPA on account of 'conspiracy'. The Delhi HC has sent him to 10-day police custody

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/delhi-riots-police-arrests-ex-jnu-student-leader-umar-khalid-on-account-of-conspiracy/

THE BOMBAY HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Don’t share fake news that FAU-G was Sushant’s idea: Court

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/don-t-share-fake-news-that-fau-g-was-sushant-s-idea-court/

2. Kangana Ranaut seeks ₹2 cr damages from BMC for demolition, files amended plea in HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/kangana-ranaut-seeks-2-cr-damages-from-bmc-for-demolition-files-amended-plea-in-hc/

3. HC to State Govt: Issue e-passes to Lawyers to travel on Local Trains on experimental basis

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-to-state-govt-issue-e-passes-to-lawyers-to-travel-on-local-trains-on-experimental-basis/

4.This HC asks State to consider granting Emergency parole to prisoners from other States

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/this-hc-asks-state-to-consider-granting-emergency-parole-to-prisoners-from-other-states/

5. The Court refused to grant emergency parole to four convicts in the March 1993 serial bombings in Mumbai.

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/1993-mumbai-blasts-hc-refuses-emergency-parole-to-4-convicts/

6. POCSO Act applies only when a Child is harassed with Sexual intent, rules HC

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/pocso-act-applies-only-when-a-child-is-harassed-with-sexual-intent-rules-hc/

THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. HC: Illegal Mining infringing River's Right to flow without any hindrance [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-illegal-mining-infringing-river-s-right-to-flow-without-any-hindrance/

 THE ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. HC seeks response of State and the Election Commission in matter of online nomination of candidates for election [Read Order]

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-seeks-response-of-state-and-the-election-commission-in-matter-of-online-nomination-of-candidates-for-election-read-order/

2. HC: Lodging an FIR u/s 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2002 is unconstitutional

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-lodging-an-fir-u-s-66a-of-the-information-technology-act-2002-is-unconstitutional-read-order/

THE UTTRAKHAND HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. HC directs Three Ex. CMs to file reply in a Contempt Case for not abiding by court’s earlier order directing them to pay dues for using Free Residence, Car

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/hc-directs-three-ex-cms-to-file-reply-in-a-contempt-case-on-using-free-residence-car/

THE ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT THIS WEEK:

1. Will challenge High Court gag order in Supreme Court, says State Govt's Advisor

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/will-challenge-high-court-gag-order-in-supreme-court-says-state-govt-s-advisor/

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS THIS WEEK:

1. Lok Sabha passes bill to amend the Essential Commodities Act

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/lok-sabha-passes-bill-to-amend-essential-commodities-act/

2. Lok Sabha passes Bill to reduce salaries of MPs by 30 pc

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/lok-sabha-passes-bill-to-reduce-salaries-of-mps-by-30-pc/

3. Govt launches GAMA, Grievance Again Misleading Advertisements to help Consumers

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/govt-launches-gama-grievance-again-misleading-advertisements-to-help-consumers/

4. Government to introduce National Fisheries Policy, 2020

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/government-to-introduce-national-fisheries-policy-2020/

5. New Bill aimed to revolutionise Medical Education in Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/new-bill-aimed-to-revolutionise-medical-education-in-indian-system-of-medicine-and-homeopathy/

6. RBI asks Banks to ensure automation of NPA identification

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/rbi-asks-banks-to-ensure-automation-of-npa-identification/

 7 This State to set up Transgender welfare Board

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/this-state-to-set-up-transgender-welfare-board/

8. FIR registered against OYO Founder for Fraud and Conspiracy, company refutes charge

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/fir-registered-against-oyo-founder-for-fraud-and-conspiracy-company-refutes-charge/

9. First e-Lok Adalat Held Successfully in All 30 Districts and High Court of Odisha

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/first-e-lok-adalat-held-successfully-in-all-30-districts-and-high-court-of-odisha/

10.  NLAT 2020: Controversy mounts as students report leaking of re-test paper

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/nlat-2020-controversy-mounts-as-students-report-leaking-of-re-test-paper/

11.  Environment Ministry suggests ‘buy back’ and other Models for re-using Plastic Pens

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/environment-ministry-suggests-buy-back-and-other-models-for-re-using-plastic-pens/

12. NGT pulls up e-commerce firms Amazon, Flipkart for excess plastic use

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/ngt-pulls-up-e-commerce-firms-amazon-flipkart-for-excess-plastic-use/

13. Ex-DSP sentenced to life in Raja Maan Singh’s murder dies in Jaipur

https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/ex-dsp-sentenced-to-life-in-raja-maan-singh-s-murder-dies-in-jaipur/  

INTERNATIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK:

1. US Court upholds Trump’s Entry Ban, turns down plea of 169 Indians

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/us-court-upholds-trump-s-entry-ban-turns-down-plea-of-169-indians/

2. US warns against travel to China, Hong Kong citing COVID-19, arbitrary enforcement of local laws

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/us-warns-against-travel-to-china-hong-kong-citing-covid-19-arbitrary-enforcement-of-local-laws/

3. FIR registered against Sr. Journalist in Pak for defaming Army and Nation on Social Media

https://www.latestlaws.com/international-news/fir-registered-against-sr-journalist-in-pak-for-defaming-army-and-nation-on-social-media/