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High Court, by Le Corbusier (1955).

Chandigarh, India.

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Judicial Accountability in the High Court of Allahabad

Public information officer High Court of judicature at Allahabad must provide the information of the total number of cases entertained by the Honourable court number-42 of the Honourable High court of Judiciature on the date 29th August 2024 out of 591​ listed cases for hearing on this date.  Registration NumberHCALD/A/2024/60222NameYogi M P SinghDate of Filing01/11/2024StatusAPPEAL DISPOSED…

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do you have any thoughts on when highcourt would be technologically? i was thinking that the dawns gave off the vibes of 1950s or even 1970s televangelists, but idk if placing highcourt in the 1950s would contradict brennan's lore about solace being the only nation in spyre to have arcanotech

sorry for the late response—i had to take some time to think about it!! i do think a 50's/60's aesthetic would work better realistically than a 70's one, though this is mostly my own bias because of personal experiences. ("violet" the musical is set in 1964 and is about a woman with a large scar on her face who travels across the country to have a televangelist heal her so she'll be beautiful again, and i can absolutely see that being something the dawns encourage or participate in.) i do wonder if there's a happy medium of technology between nothing at all and the latest archanotech, like landlines before cell phones or CRT tvs instead of LCD or LED tvs. i think i'd very much take a 60's approach if i were to officially place them there—less idealistic than the 50's, but not quite as rowdy as the 70's!

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Freezing of bank account for unconnected entities is legally untenable.

M/s Jermyn Capital LLC Dubai v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Fact:

M/s Jermyn Capital LLC Dubai (#Appellant Company) was Permitted by Securities Exchange Board of India (#SEBI) to buy & sell share & securities in the #Indian Stock Market.

The appellant company had its shares in its account with #ICICI Bank.

However, due to certain litigation the appellant company quit the trading in the Indian Market in 2006.

But appellant company was subjected to 02 #freeze orders under section 102 #Cr PC. (This section empowers police officers to seize any property which gives suspicion for commission of any offence.)

The freeze order for an amount of Rs.42.51 crore was initiated because of the #pending #investigation against Dharmesh Doshi

Against the freeze order the appellant company approached the Apex Court & the #ApexCourt allowed the appellant Company to sell its shares & convert into cash and repatriate the funds with interest but without bank guarantee.

Rs. 42.51 Crore was repatriated.

Issue arose when appellant company was incapacitated by second freeze order for an amount of Rs. 38.52 crores to repatriate.

Aggrieved by the freeze the appellant company again approached the Apex Court.

 The Apex Court gave liberty to the appellant company to approach trial court for release of the said amount.

 The trial court allowed the repatriation of Rs.38.52 Crores subject to the #Bank Guarantee of an equivalent amount.

Aggrieved by the imposition of Bank Guarantee Clause the appellant Company approached High Court.

High Court confirmed the decision of Trial Court.

Against the order of the High Court present Criminal Appeal is filed before Apex Court.

Observation of the Apex Court:

 Imposition of Bank Guarantee clause as due to pending investigation against Dharmesh Doshi, alleged to have been connected with the appellant company.

Record shows that Dharmesh Doshi has been discharged by the trial court, was never an employee/shareholder/director or holding key managerial position in the appellant company.

Dharmesh Doshi & Appellant Company are 02 separate entities.

Freezing order as such not legally tenable when two entities are unconnected.

Neither in the FIR nor in the chargesheet filed against the Dharmesh Doshi, appellant company was named.

Further during hearing CBI informed the Apex Court that no criminal proceedings is pending against the appellant company pertaining the dispute discussed here.

The freeze order against the appellant company’s properties is redundant as the appellant company is not necessary for the conclusion of the investigation.

The purpose of the freeze order, and the bank guarantee in extension of the freeze order, can only be in operation to aid in the investigation against the alleged crime.

Since the investigation against the appellant company has become redundant as such freeze order has also become redundant.

 The operation of the freeze order has been active for a period of 17 years and has caused huge losses to the appellant company.

Decision:

The Division Bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Krishna Murari J & Hon’ble Sanjay Kumar J vide their order dt.09.05.2023 set aside the order of the High Court and permitted the appellant company to withdraw the said amount with 4% simple interest from May08, 2006.

Seema Bhatnagar

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CLAT 2025 Hall Ticket is Now Available 

Great news for CLAT 2025 aspirants! The much-awaited CLAT 2025 Hall Ticket is now available for download. If you’re one of the candidates preparing for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025, it’s time to check your application status and access your admit card.

CLAT 2025 is not at all optional for candidates seeking to get admission in the best National Law Universities in India as undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. The hall ticket test of the Consortium of National Law Universities, CNLU, is essential to gain entry inside the exam center.

In this blog, we shall take you through how one may download the CLAT 2025 hall ticket and give you some of the important information to prepare you fully for the exam day.

How to Download CLAT 2025 Hall Ticket The CLAT 2025 hall ticket will be downloadable on the official website of the Consortium of National Law Universities. To access your hall ticket, you may follow these steps:

How to Download the CLAT 2025 Hall Ticket First of all open the Official Webpage https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/, Click on Download Hall Ticket Scroll down and check the download link of CLAT 2025 Hall Ticket on the home page. Usually, it is displayed prominently on the homepage soon after the release of the admit card. Login using credentials Enter your application number and date of birth (or other credentials as mentioned) in the login section to view your hall ticket.

Download Hall Ticket After log-in, your hall ticket will appear on the screen. Now cross verify all the details like names, exam center, and timing mentioned on the hall ticket.

Print Hall Ticket Print the downloaded admit card. These are required at the time of entry into the exam hall. It is very much recommended to carry a couple of extra photocopies as well.

Important Details in CLAT 2025 Admit Card All these details should be referred to only after the download of the admit card.

Personal Details: The name, photograph, signature, and all other personal details should be perfect in your copy. Exam Date and Time : Please note the date of the examination and also your allotted time for the examination. This helps you to plan and so reach the center before time. Exam Center: You will also see details about the exam center where you would be writing the exams. In the hall ticket, you would find the address of the exam center. Know its location so that you can plan ahead. Instructions: Read the exam day instructions printed on the hall ticket. These may include things like required documents, prohibited items, and guidelines for a smooth exam experience. Important Exam Day Guidelines for CLAT 2025 Here are some crucial tips to help you prepare for the big day:

Report Early: Arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute issues. Bring your hall ticket and Valid ID: Please note down that you must carry the print-out of your hall ticket while coming along with a valid photo proof ID like Aadhar, Passport, or Voter ID for verification purposes. Follow the applicable guidelines of COVID-19: As per the current health guidelines, one needs to follow all the COVID-19 protocols. In addition, a mask and hand sanitizer are to be carried, along with maintaining social distancing. No Restricted Articles: Make sure you check the list of restricted articles. Items like mobile phones, calculators, handbags, or books are strictly not allowed to take into the exam hall. What to Do If You Lost Your Hall Ticket In case, you are getting any sort of trouble in downloading the CLAT 2025 admit card then follow these: 

Check Your Internet Connection: Ensure that there is a stable internet connection while you are trying to download your hall ticket. Correct Login Credentials: Re-check the login credentials (application number, date of birth, etc.) and make sure that they are correct. Connect to CLAT Helpdesk: If it does not, then get in touch with CLAT 2025 Helpdesk immediately. They will assist you about it. This is how you can connect the helpdesk:

Email: Usually, contact email is given on the official website for the queries posted by the applicants. Phone Number: Generally, the phone number for the CLAT helpdesk is available on the website. Dial them up to avail immediate assistance . What Next After Downloading the Hall Ticket? Once you get the hall ticket ready, your focus should be spent upon exam preparation. CLAT is an extremely competitive exam and more you are prepared to face; more would be the possibility of getting a seat in one of India's elite National Law Universities (NLUs).

Focus on the Syllabus: Get proper knowledge about what to expect in the CLAT 2025 syllabus. Focus on the important subjects that are English, Logical Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Mock Tests and Previous Papers: Prepare mock tests and previous years' question papers to increase the speed and accuracy level. Stay Calm: Stay calm and positive during the exam. Proper rest and mental preparation help a candidate perform better. Conclusion The release of the CLAT 2025 hall ticket marks an important milestone in your journey toward law school. With your hall ticket now available, it’s time to focus on final preparations. Make sure to download your hall ticket on time, verify all the details, and follow the exam day instructions carefully.

Good luck with all your CLAT 2025 preparations, and remember — success in the exam is just one step toward fulfilling your dream of studying law at one of India's top National Law Universities.

Struggling with your CLAT 2025 preparations? Let us know in the comments section below or reach out for further tips and resources!

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വയനാട്ടിലേത് അതിതീവ്രദുരന്തമായി പ്രഖ്യാപിക്കുന്നതിൽ രണ്ടാഴ്ചയ്ക്കകം തീരുമാനം; കേന്ദ്ര സർക്കാർ ഹൈക്കോടതിയിൽ

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Trial court should rely on print out of order uploaded on official website of high court.

To Read more, click on the article by Adv. NISHANT MEHROTRA

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट पहुंची RJD

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Supreme Court will not interfere in matters where call is to be taken by the Executive

Balwant Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

The Supreme Court (SC) of India dismissed the Criminal Petition of the Accused Balwant Singh one of the accused in the #CriminalConspiracy which had resulted in the #assassination of the then #ChiefMinister of #Punjab, Prakash Singh Badal. Further the Apex Court also didn’t find it appropriate to give #access to the #file of #Ministry of #HomeAffairs to the Petitioner.

This verdict was pronounced on 03.05.2023 by the Division Bench of the Apex Court comprising Hon’ble Justice B R Gavai J, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath J & Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol J.

The present Criminal petition was filed for calling the record of #mercypetition submitted on 25.03.2012 seeking clemency from the President of India under Article 72 of the Constitution of India (COI). And to commute the death sentence into life imprisonment because of inordinate delay in deciding the mercy petition.

Fact: Balwant Singh, the petitioner in this case, is one of the accused who had hatched  criminal conspiracy along with 8 others (Jagtar Singh Hawara, Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Shamsher Singh and Nasib Singh.) and had executed bomb blast on 31.08.95 in which Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Badal along with 16 others lost their lives and many were injured.

The Trial Court convicted the accused for the offence pertaining to Sections 120-B, 302, 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860and u/s.3(b), 4(b) and 5(b) r/w 6 of Explosives Substances Act, 1908 and awarded death sentence.  

In reference High Court confirmed the conviction and sentence of the accused (Petitioner Balwant Singh) but commuted the death sentence of Jagtar Singh into life imprisonment. However Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed Appeal before the Supreme Court against the commuting of death sentence into life imprisonment in the case of Jagtar Singh which is pending for consideration.

Other co-accused preferred appeal against the judgement of the High Court (HC) before the Apex Court but the present petitioner didn’t preferred any appeal or any Mercy Petition before the President of India.

The mercy petition pending before the President of India is filed by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) on behalf of the Petitioner Balwant Singh.

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India on 27.09.2019 initiated a proposal on the occasion of commemoration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji proposing special remission and release of prisoners.

Submission of the Petitioner Counsel:

Communication dt.27.09.2019 of Ministry pf Home Affairs, Government of India provided that 8 Sikh persons be given special remission under Article 161 of the Constitution of India and be released from prison and a further proposal for commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment of one prisoner (petitioner) is to be processed under Article 72 of the Constitution of India.

Till date no decision has been taken.

As the State and the Union of India have not been able to decide the Mercy Petition which is pending for more than 10 years, this Court itself may grant that commutation.

Submission of the Additional Solicitor General of India (ASG)

Petitioner having expressed in specific terms that he has no faith in the judiciary of this country and that he did not regret at all being part of the crime and further has used contemptuous terms before the High Court which have been duly recorded, wherefore he does not deserve any mercy in view of his conduct.

Till date the petitioner himself has not submitted any Mercy Petition. The Mercy Petition dated 25.03.2012 was submitted by the SGPC. When the petitioner has not filed any Mercy Petition himself, there is no question of granting any relief as claimed.

Ministry of Home Affairs, upon material consideration of various reports from its different branches, has come to the conclusion that the consideration may be deferred as it could have an impact of compromising the security of the nation & creating law and order situation

Criminal Appeals filed by the co-accused Lakhwinder Singh & Jagtar Singh are still pending before this Court, as such consideration of any Mercy Petition would arise only after disposal of those appeals.

Criminal Appeal filed by CBI is also pending against the commuting of death sentence into lfe imprisonment in case of Jagtar Singh.

The decision in these appeals pending before this Court would be a relevant material and while considering the Mercy Petition the same could have a bearing. As such it would be appropriate to await the decision of the pending appeals.

There is no delay in consideration of the Mercy Petition. It is only after 27.09.2019 that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, required the State Government to send the proposal for commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment under Article 72 of the COI.

Considering the prevailing situation, a decision has been taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs that it would be appropriate to defer taking any decision on the Mercy Petition as it could have serious potential of compromising the security of the nation or creating a law and order situation.

Observation of the Apex Court:

Delay in decision on Mercy Petition can’t be sustained.

Petitioner himself never submitted Mercy Petition. Mercy Petition on behalf of petitioner Balwant Singh was submitted by the SGPC.

The Ministry of Home Affairs communication dated 27.09.2019, is the proposal for considering the commutation of the death sentence of the petitioner was started and a decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs to keep the same pending till disposal of the pending appeals before this Court, filed by the co-accused as well as by the CBI.

Deferring the decision by Ministry of Home Affairs amounts to a decision declining to grant the same for the present.

Since Ministry of Home Affairs, upon material consideration of various reports from its different branches, has come to the conclusion that the consideration may be deferred as it could have an impact of compromising the security of the nation or creating law and order situation.

It is within the domain of the executive to take a call on such sensitive issues.

This Court does not deem it appropriate to issue any further directions.

Seema Bhatnagar

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വയനാട് ഉരുള്‍പൊട്ടല്‍; സ്വമേധയാ കേസ് എടുക്കാന്‍ ഹൈക്കോടതി നിര്‍ദേശം; നാളെ പരിഗണിക്കും

കൊച്ചി: വയനാട് ദുരന്തത്തില്‍ ഹൈക്കോടതിയുടെ ഇടപെടല്‍. വിഷയത്തില്‍ സ്വമേധയാ കേസെടുക്കാന്‍ റജിസ്ട്രാര്‍ക്ക് നിര്‍ദേശം നല്‍കി. മാധ്യമ വാര്‍ത്തകളുടെയും ഹൈക്കോടതിക്ക് ലഭിച്ച കത്തിന്റെയും അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലാണ് നടപടി. നാളെ രാവിലെ ജസ്റ്റിസുമാരായ ജയശങ്കരന്‍ നമ്പ്യാര്‍, വിഎം ശ്യാംകുമാര്‍ എന്നിവരുടെ ഡിവിഷന്‍ ബെഞ്ച് കേസ് പരിഗണിക്കും. ഗാഡ്ഗില്‍, കസ്തൂരിരംഗന്‍ റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ടുകളും കോടതിയുടെ പരിഗണന വിഷയങ്ങളില്‍…