“Like China, we will block all such websites,” Justice Suresh Kait tells Facebook’s and Google’s counsel in the Delhi High Court [Firstpost (via @courtwitness1)]
Ex-SG Gopal Subramanium points out challenges that have crippled the CBI to Tehelka, says Bureau should be given a facelift, modern equipment and more respect [Tehelka]
Division bench of Justice AK Ganguly and Justice TS Thakur say judiciary and govt must pull up socks and get judicial system in order; point to pending cases piling up, vacant seats gathering dust [TOI]
Madras High Court shatters lawyers’ hope for an extended Pongal holiday, rejecting plea by various lawyers’ associations [IBN live]
Bench headed by Justice RM Lodha cancels bail plea of Mumbai-businessman Alistair Pereira; Pereira to continue serving 3-year jail term for road rage killing of 7 laboureres back in 2006 [Indian Express]
Law Ministry extends ban on terror-outfit ‘SIMI’ by 2 years; describes extension of ban as routine work [Indian Express]
Law Minister defends statement; questions legality of poll-time code of conduct [Hindustan Times]
Allahabad High Court dismisses PIL challenging EC’s direction to drape Mayawati’s elephants; says symbols and statues of all political parties to be covered [TOI]
2-Judge bench agree & disagree on 1997 Blueline blast case; both agree that accused did not get proper legal help but Justice HL Dattu ordered that accused should face fresh trial, while Justice CK Prasad maintains he should be acquitted [TOI]
Madhya Pradesh HC judge Justice KK Trivedi state govt to abide by recommendations of MPHRC; asked to bring dubious doctors to book, increase compensation to victims [TOI]
Delhi HC acting Chief Justice AK Sikri and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw direct FSSAI to frame guidelines regarding the banning of sale of junk food and aerated drinks near schools [The Pioneer]
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Born on May 24, 1963 at Village Kakaut, Distt. Kaithal, Haryana, India, in a lower middle class family. Matriculation from Government High School, Kakaut (District Kaithal, Haryana). During school time represented Volley-Ball Teams as Captain. Graduate in Humanity from University College Kurukshetra. Elected as Class Representative during Graduation. During the College time, had been selected as Unit Leader in National Service Scheme (NSS) and was awarded University Merit Certificate. Post-Graduate in Political Science from Kurukshetra University. Elected as Departmental Representative in the Department of Political Science during Post-Graduation. Elected as Joint Secretary – Students’ Union, Kurukshetra University. Worked for the welfare of blind students during the tenure of Joint Secretary, Students’ Union, Kurukshetra University. Won various prizes in Folk Songs Competition, during school and college time.