Articles by Hydar Choudhury
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HC NewsGauhati High Court Acquits Two in NDPS Case Over Procedural Lapses in Seizure
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted two persons convicted under Section 20(b)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act after finding that the prosecution failed to prove seizure due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements, including the failure of seizure witnesses to witness recovery and non-preparation of inventory as required by Section 52A.
HC NewsGauhati High Court Holds Plaintiff Cannot Oppose Impleadment of Proper Party Solely on Ground of Being Dominus Litis
In a revision petition under Article 227 of the Constitution, the Gauhati High Court affirmed that the plaintiff’s status as dominus litis does not confer an absolute right to exclude a proper party from litigation, upholding the trial court’s order to implead the respondent.
NewsApp Store Practices Under Scrutiny: Relevance of Market Definition in Assessing Apple’s Position Under Competition Act, 2002
The analysis of Apple’s App Store practices under the Competition Act, 2002 hinges critically on the determination of the relevant market, with dominance and potential abuse contingent upon how the market for app distribution on iOS is delineated.
HC NewsGujarat High Court Grants Bail to Marriage Bureau Owner in 'Looteri Dulhan' Case
Justice Hasmukh D Suthar observes no role attributed to applicant in alleged gang, grants bail on personal bond.
SC NewsSupreme Court Affirms Uniformity in Karnataka State Anthem Rendition, Dismisses Challenge to Prescribed Tune
The Supreme Court recently upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision, rejecting a special leave petition that contested a state government order mandating a specific tune and duration for rendering the state anthem, 'Jayabharatha Jananiya Tanujate'. The apex court emphasised the critical need for uniformity in the anthem's musical composition and performance duration.
SC NewsSupreme Court To Consider Plea For Alternative Identity Verification For Disabled NEET-UG Candidates
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking alternative methods of identity verification for differently abled candidates appearing for the NEET-UG examination, listing the matter for September 21, 2026.
HC NewsGauhati High Court Holds Municipality May Refuse Renewal of Tenant's Trade Licence Without Owner's Consent
The Gauhati High Court has held that a municipal authority may refuse to renew a trade licence issued to a tenant if there is no written consent from the owner of the premises, observing that such consent is a condition precedent for renewal when the applicant is not the owner.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Directs Relocation of Slum Clusters Near Prime Minister's Residence, Forms Committee for Dignified Rehabilitation
The Delhi High Court has granted residents of three slum clusters near the Prime Minister's residence six weeks to relocate to a DUSIB Colony at Savda Ghevra. While upholding the eviction process under the 2015 Rehabilitation Policy, the court underscored the necessity of 'meaningful' rehabilitation, ensuring the right to live with human dignity as enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. A seven-member monitoring committee, headed by a retired Delhi Higher Judicial Services Officer, has been constituted to oversee the rehabilitation process and ensure the provision of amenities.
HC NewsDelhi Police Contend Fresh Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Are Misconceived And Legally Unmaintainable
In the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Police has opposed fresh bail applications filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 North East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, asserting that the pleas are based on a misreading of Supreme Court judgments and do not reflect any change in circumstance warranting reconsideration of their continued detention under the UAPA.
HC NewsKarnataka High Court Holds Complainant Who Arranges Trap Money Cannot Be Denied Its Return Until Trial Ends
The Court also held that municipal authorities cannot impose post-facto conditions for Occupancy Certificates that were not part of the original building sanction.
HC NewsTelangana High Court Rules Section 126 of Electricity Act Cannot Be Invoked for Every Regulatory Violation
The Telangana High Court has held that proceedings under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 cannot be initiated merely on the basis of alleged violations of other provisions of the Act or regulations, setting aside a provisional assessment of ₹81.18 lakh against ITC Limited.
HC NewsTelangana High Court: Extension of Land Acquisition Timeline Must Parallel Landowners' Objection Period
The Telangana High Court has ruled that any extension in the timeline for land acquisition proceedings by authorities must correspondingly extend the period available to landowners for filing objections. Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar emphasised that an extended acquisition timeline cannot extinguish a landowner's fundamental right to object, citing procedural requirements under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.