The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition by former West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay challenging the transfer of a case against him from the Kolkata bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to New Delhi. The CAT chairperson has the administrative powers to transfer the case to another bench, the court said.…Continue Reading

BENGALURU: Karnataka HC on Monday asked for records of the four criminal cases which the state government has withdrawn against two elected representatives. The state government withdrew the cases against the two BJP legislators by exercising powers under Section 321 of Criminal Procedure Code. One of the four cases is against Prathap Simha, Mysuru-Kodagu MP,…Continue Reading

SC junks plea challenging change in land use on Central Vista project site

The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging change in user of a plot on Central Vista project site from recreational to residential, saying it’s a matter of policy and court can’t interfere unless some malafide is shown in the decision. “In light of the challenge, a detailed affidavit has been filed. It is not…Continue Reading