[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to expeditiously list a petition filed by Citizens for Justice and Peace challenging the validity of laws against ‘love jihad’ and conversion in BJP-governed states, purportedly to curb alleged conversion of girls through inter-faith marriages in breach of right to freedom of religion.Appearing...
Consultative meeting held, 14 states submitted views, Centre to SC on identifying minorities, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The Central government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that on the issue of identification of minorities at the state level, it has held consultative meetings with all states and other stakeholders, and 14 states have furnished their views so far.A bench of Justices S.K. Kaul and A.S. Oka...
SC to hear on Dec 6 plea against recent changes in poll bonds, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it would hear on December 6 a plea challenging a recent government notification allowing an additional 15 days for the sale of electoral bonds in a year when elections are held for legislative assemblies.The 15-day additional sale window was previously provided only...
WayCool acquires 80% stake in AllFresh, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] CHENNAI: Food and agri supply chain tech startup WayCool Foods has acquired 80% stake in AllFresh Supply Management (AllFresh) in a deal that values the latter at around $5 million. WayCool expects this acquisition to boost their sourcing capabilities in the domestic apples and oranges category as AllFresh is...
Construction Plea Pending For Year, Hc Orders Probe, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Shimla: The high court of Himachal Pradesh has directed Dharamshala’s municipal commissioner to find out who failed to decide on sanctioning the construction of a private building (a guest house) within the prescribed time. Whether serving or retired, some officer must be held accountable, it said.The application for construction...
National Green Tribunal summons Himachal Pradesh officials over ‘illegal road’ in Spiti, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] KULLU: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the principal secretary and chief engineer of the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) to appear before the tribunal in a case regarding the "illegal" construction of a road to Dhankar village in the Spiti valley of the state. Passing the...
NGT directs states to set up robust mechanism of surveillance, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] New Delhi, The National Green Tribunal has directed all the state governments to set up a robust mechanism of surveillance for addressing the illegal processing of electronic waste as per the recommendation of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The tribunal, headed by Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (retd), in...
Hc, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Chandigarh: While releasing the senior IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, Zahur Haider Zaidi, an accused in the Kotkhai custodial death case, on regular bail, the Punjab and Haryana high court has observed that any attempt by him to influence the witnesses of the case would serve as a...