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Can't Order Introduction of Legal Studies as Subject in Schools: Delhi HC

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[ad_1] This court is not an expert to frame a curriculum or to draft a syllabus and the same has to be done by experts (News18) The petitioner argued that not imparting legal education violated their fundamental rights and deprives them of equality and equal opportunity guaranteed under the Constitution of India Rejecting a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions for introduction of legal studies as a subject in schools, the Delhi High Court has said the issue falls within the domain of authorities dealing with academic policy-making. A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma observed that framing of a course falls within the sole domain of expert bodies and courts are not equipped to substitute for them. The new education policy of the Government of India is catering to the country’s need, it said. The bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, however, added the petitioner shall be free to submit a representation to CBSE, the competent authority o...

HC Grants Time to RBI to Respond to PIL on Uniform Banking Code for Foreign Exchange Transactions

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[ad_1] A man walks behind the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo inside its headquarters in Mumbai, April 8, 2022. (Reuters) Time was sought for filing reply by the counsel for RBI from a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad which was hearing the plea by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay The Delhi High Court Monday granted six more weeks' time to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to respond to a PIL seeking implementation of a Uniform Banking Code for foreign exchange transactions to control black money generation and benami transactions. Time was sought for filing reply by the counsel for RBI from a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad which was hearing the plea by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petitioner has contended that there are loop holes in the system in relation to transfer of foreign funds which could be used by separatists, naxals, maoists, fundamentalists, and terrorists. "Counsel f...

Go First Insolvency: High Court Allows Lessors To Access, Maintain Aircraft

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[ad_1] The Delhi High Court Wednesday allowed crisis-hit Go First's lessors to inspect their aircraft at least twice a month and carry out maintenance. The high court said there can be no denial of the fact that the aircraft of the petitioner lessors are highly valuable and sophisticated equipment and require maintenance for their preservation. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju also restrained Go First and its representatives and the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) appointed by the NCLT from removing, replacing, or taking out any part or components, or records of the 30 aircraft except with the prior written approval of the lessor of the particular airplane. The high court passed the interim order on multiple applications filed by the lessors to alleviate any further losses. Also read:  Go First Crisis: Aviation Watchdog DGCA Starts Special Audit Of Airline's Facilities cre Trending Stories The interim applications were filed in the main petitions by lessors seeking...