VIBHU BAKHRU
SC to hear bike taxi stakeholders after Nov 16; riders’ body says Centre backs operations
The case stems from Karnataka government's appeal against a High Court ruling that upheld the legality of bike taxi aggregators operating in the state. The state has engaged Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to represent its case before the Supreme Court.
Karnataka HC strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota provisions, cites 50% ceiling
The Karnataka High Court annulled provisions of a 2022 law that raised reservation quotas for SCs and STs. This decision ruled that the enhanced quotas exceeded the established 50 percent ceiling for reservations. The ruling emerged from petitions challenging the law's constitutional validity based on previous Supreme Court judgments. Following the verdict, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara emphasized the need for political accountability and a review of reservation policies.
Karnataka HC quashes Rs 482-crore penalty on ACC, directs govt to execute mining lease
The standoff escalated in 2025 when the department issued a revised royalty demand of Rs 367.51 crore (after adjusting Rs 125 crore already deposited by the firm), followed by a separate penalty notice of Rs 482.70 crore under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.
Karnataka HC declines to stay ongoing 'caste survey'
The Karnataka High Court refused to halt the ongoing caste survey but directed the state to keep data confidential and ensure participation is voluntary. A bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru said it found no reason to stop the survey, while instructing the Backward Classes Commission to notify the public that no one is compelled to share information.
Bengaluru bike taxis: Did Karnataka HC allow their return? Court clarifies
The Karnataka High Court has stated it did not authorize the resumption of bike taxi services, despite their reappearance in Bengaluru. While the state can act against aggregators, it should avoid targeting individual vehicle owners. The court urged the government to refrain from hasty actions against owners, clarifying no interim order was issued, and petitions are set for final resolution.
Delhi High Court's six new judges to take oath on Monday
Delhi High Court is set to welcome six new judges. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Monday, July 21. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya will administer the oath. The addition will bring the court's strength to 40. Justices V Kameswar Rao, Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Vivek Chaudhary, Anil Kshetarpal, Arun Kumar Monga and Om Prakash Shukla are the new appointees.
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5 high courts get new chief justices
The Law Ministry announced the appointment of chief justices to five high courts. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva is now the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice Vibhu Bakhru has been elevated to Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Justice Ashutosh Kumar is now Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
EY India services to firm's overseas entities not liable to tax, rules Delhi High Court
Rejecting a tax tribunal's order, a division bench of justice Vibhu Bakhru and Amit Mahajan said a person who provides services, as opposed to arranging or facilitating the supply from another supplier, is not an intermediary within the definition of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
HC upholds order allowing Natco Pharma to roll out insecticide CTPR
In a setback to FMC Corporation, the Delhi High Court on Monday upheld its single judge's order that allowed Natco Pharma to roll out an insecticide Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR), saying it does not infringe the US agrochemical company's patent.
Unnao custodial death case: HC asks CBI to reply to disqualified UP MLA's appeal against jail
Justice Vibhu Bakhru issued notice to the CBI and also asked the agency to respond to Kuldeep Singh Sengar's application seeking suspension of the sentence till the pendency of the appeal. The high court listed the matter for further hearing on November 10.
CBI seeks more time to complete probe in Rakesh Asthana bribery case
The agency told Justice Vibhu Bakhru that there are eight stages of scrutiny of which four are complete and four remain. The submission was made by the agency while urging the court to adjourn the matter to Tuesday as Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee, who represents the CBI, was not available.
Delhi HC grants 2 more months to CBI to complete probe in Rakesh Asthana bribery case
Justice Vibhu Bakhru made it clear that no further time will be granted to the agency to complete the investigation in the case.
Delhi High Court sets aside CVC's graft inquiry against Walmart India
Justice Vibhu Bakhru allowed Walmart India's plea challenging the CVC proceedings.
Junior-to-senior file notings no longer secret
Unless such notings are secret or protected by any other law, these can’t be treated as third party information under clause 11 of RTI Act, the Delhi High Court clarified in a recent ruling.
No stay on AAP MLAs disqualification; HC restrains EC from announcing bypoll
Justice Vibhu Bakhru sought response of the poll panel, the Centre on AAP MLAs pleas challenging their disqualification for holding office of profit.
Delhi HC disposes of Mukul Roy's plea alleging phone tapping
Former Trinamool Congress MP, who has now joined the BJP, had sought a CBI probe into the alleged surveillance and tapping of his phone by the West Bengal police.
HC upholds levy of 14 per cent service tax on contract liquor makers
The petitioners had argued there was only one activity, manufacture of alcoholic liquor for human consumption, and this fell under the ambit of the states.
Will file reply to IT department show cause notice: Vodafone to Delhi HC
Vodafone's submission came two days after the court, in a subtle warning, told the company that it would be taking a risk if it did not file a reply.
Delhi High Court raps Valson Thampu on how e-zine editor's suspension was handled
Delhi High Court today rapped St Stephen's College Principal Valson Thampu over the manner in which he handled the suspension of a student editor of its banned e-zine for "violating" discipline and asked him to tke back the step.
RTI can be used even if info available through other means: Delhi High Court
RTI Act can be used to access information which is available through any other route, Delhi High Court has ordered.
High Court directs Centre to not enforce ASCI order against Amazon
Justice Vibhu Bakhru also issued notice to the Centre and ASCI seeking their reply by January 5 on Amazon's plea challenging the December 18 order of the council.
Give data of cases in which order reserved: High Court to Supreme Court registry
The court also observed that in the instant case the information was denied as it would require sifting through the data so available.
Azad-Heptulla 'morphed' photo: CBI seeks more time to file status report
A bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru granted two weeks time to CBI after its counsel sought "reasonable" time for submitting the report.
Delhi High Court restrains CCI from revealing confidential information about Google
Justice Vibhu Bakhru also issued notice to CCI and sought its response within four weeks on the plea of Google Inc.
Delhi High Court stays CCI order to impose Rs 1 crore fine on Google
A bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru also issued a notice to the CCI on the plea of the internet major and asked the panel to file its counter affidavit within four weeks.
South Ex-II project won't inconvenience residents: LG to HC
Government has submitted that all requisite measures are being incorporated in project so that the residents of the area do not face inconvenience.
Delhi High Court dismisses plea to hold protest against Chinese President
Justice Vibhu Bakhru rejected the petition filed by Rashi Jauhri, who claims to be a sympathiser of the people from Tibet and is also a member of Students for Free Tibet.
Kingfisher Airlines should be given loan, other documents by Punjab National Bank: High Court
The Delhi High Court said that Punjab National Bank should give to the carrier copies of documents relied upon by the bank.
CAG Shashi Kant Sharma has 'unblemished' records: Centre to HC
The Centre today told the Delhi High Court that Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Shashi Kant Sharma has an "unblemished record".
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