The Calcutta High Court has finally reached a resolution in one of the oldest pending cases in the nation. This week, a panel of India's oldest high court—whose current Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava was born ten years after the case was initially filed in 1951—decided the country's longest legal dispute.

Although the dispute surrounding the dissolution of the former Berhampur Bank Limited has finally been resolved, Calcutta High Court has still two of the five oldest pending cases to resolve. All the cases were filed in 1952, The Times of India reported.

The Madras high court is currently hearing a case, while the other remaining cases are civil lawsuits being handled in the civil courts of Malda, Bengal, Satlok Express News reported. In an effort to settle these disputed matters, the Malda courts have scheduled hearings for March and November.

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The National Judicial Data Grid lists the Berhampur case as the oldest case heard in any Indian court as of January 9. On January 1, 1951, a petition questioning the decision to shut down the Berhampur Bank was submitted, and on the&nbsp;same day, it was registered as "Case No. 71/1951." Several lawsuits were filed against debtors by Berhampur Bank in an effort to recover lost funds, many of whom filed court documents contesting the bank's claims.

The petition challenging the bank's liquidation was scheduled for two hearings before the HC last September, but no one showed up, according to court records.

Justice Kapur then asked the court's liquidator to provide a report. On September 19, the assistant liquidator notified the court that the matter had been resolved in August 2006. It was found that this was not corrected in the records, which is why the case was still listed as pending.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Calcutta High Court has finally reached a resolution in one of the oldest pending cases in the nation. This week, a panel of India's oldest high court—whose current Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava was born ten years after the case was initially filed in 1951—decided the country's longest legal dispute.

The Calcutta High Court has finally reached a resolution in one of the oldest pending cases in the nation. This week, a panel of India's oldest high court—whose current Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava was born ten years after the case was initially filed in 1951—decided the country's longest legal dispute. Although the dispute surrounding the dissolution of the former Berhampur Bank Limited has finally been resolved, Calcutta High Court has still two of the five oldest pending cases to resolve. All the cases were filed in 1952, The Times of India reported. The Madras high court is currently hearing a case, while the other remaining cases are civil lawsuits being handled in the civil courts of Malda, Bengal, Satlok Express News reported. In an effort to settle these disputed matters, the Malda courts have scheduled hearings for March and November. Also Read | There will be no court cases in India if we have a happy lot of citizens: Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi The National Judicial Data Grid lists the Berhampur case as the oldest case heard in any Indian court as of January 9. On January 1, 1951, a petition questioning the decision to shut down the Berhampur Bank was submitted, and on the same day, it was registered as "Case No. 71/1951." Several lawsuits were filed against debtors by Berhampur Bank in an effort to recover lost funds, many of whom filed court documents contesting the bank's claims. The petition challenging the bank's liquidation was scheduled for two hearings before the HC last September, but no one showed up, according to court records. Justice Kapur then asked the court's liquidator to provide a report. On September 19, the assistant liquidator notified the court that the matter had been resolved in August 2006. It was found that this was not corrected in the records, which is why the case was still listed as pending. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India’s oldest pending case reaches resolution after 72 years

Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a stay order on all the pending cases against actor Priya Prakash Varrier and said that no criminal proceedings to take place against the actress until further hearing.

The court&#39;s order comes after Varrier and director Omar Lulu moved the apex court over a case registered against her film &quot;Oru Adaar Love&quot; in Telangana under Section 295A.

In the petition, the actress stated that fringe elements have &quot;misunderstood the lyrics of the song&quot; which they claim allegedly offended their religious sentiments.

The petition further said that it adversely affected the petitioners right to life, liberty and freedom of expression under Articles 19(1)(a), 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution.

Artists have the right to express themselves in a lawful manner, the petition stated, adding that the legality of the content of the film and the certification on the same can only be dealt with under law by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as prescribed under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

FIRs cause nothing but &quot;hindrance in the freedom of speech and expression&quot; granted under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and the same is an outright abuse of the process of law, the petition said.

Rs. 1.5 crores have already been spent on the movie, it added.

The complainant alleged that the song of the film &lsquo;manikya malaraya poovi&rsquo; hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community.&nbsp;

Varrier became an internet sensation after a teaser song from her debut film &#39;Oru Adaar Love&#39; went viral on social media.

The court added that no criminal proceedings are to take place against the actress until further hearing

Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a stay order on all the pending cases against actor Priya Prakash Varrier and said that no criminal proceedings to take place against the actress until further hearing. The court's order comes after Varrier and director Omar Lulu moved the apex court over a case registered against her film "Oru Adaar Love" in Telangana under Section 295A. In the petition, the actress stated that fringe elements have "misunderstood the lyrics of the song" which they claim allegedly offended their religious sentiments. The petition further said that it adversely affected the petitioners right to life, liberty and freedom of expression under Articles 19(1)(a), 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution. Artists have the right to express themselves in a lawful manner, the petition stated, adding that the legality of the content of the film and the certification on the same can only be dealt with under law by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as prescribed under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. FIRs cause nothing but "hindrance in the freedom of speech and expression" granted under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and the same is an outright abuse of the process of law, the petition said. Rs. 1.5 crores have already been spent on the movie, it added. The complainant alleged that the song of the film ‘manikya malaraya poovi’ hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community. Varrier became an internet sensation after a teaser song from her debut film 'Oru Adaar Love' went viral on social media.

Supreme Court stays all pending cases against 'wink' actress Priya Prakash Varrier

The Supreme Court told the Centre Thursday to ensure that the fast-track&nbsp;courts that will decide pending cases against MPs and MLAs start functioning from March 1, 2018.&nbsp;

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The court directed the Centre to allocate Rs 7.8 crore proportionally to the states where the 12 special courts will be set up.

The court added that the courts will be set up by the state governments in consultation with high courts.&nbsp;

The court told the Centre it had two months&#39; time to collect and collate data of all cases pending against MPs and MLAs across the country.&nbsp;

The court added that the courts will be set up by the state governments in consultation with high courts

The Supreme Court told the Centre Thursday to ensure that the fast-track courts that will decide pending cases against MPs and MLAs start functioning from March 1, 2018. Also read: Will set up 12 special courts to decide criminal cases pending against MPs, MLAs, Centre tells SC The court directed the Centre to allocate Rs 7.8 crore proportionally to the states where the 12 special courts will be set up. The court added that the courts will be set up by the state governments in consultation with high courts. The court told the Centre it had two months' time to collect and collate data of all cases pending against MPs and MLAs across the country.

SC to Centre: Ensure courts deciding cases against MPs, MLAs start functioning from March 1

The Centre has told the Supreme Court, in an affidavit filed by the law minister, that it will set up 12 special courts to decide criminal cases pending against MPs and MLA.&nbsp;

The special courts will decide 1,571 criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs.

The Supreme Court has ordered that all the cases be concluded within a year.&nbsp;

The cases were disclosed by the politicians themselves in their 2014 poll affidavits.&nbsp;

A politician convicted of serious offences is not allowed to contest elections or hold government office.&nbsp;

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The special courts will decide -- within one year, as ordered by the Supreme Court -- 1,571 criminal cases pending against the country's MPs and MLAs

The Centre has told the Supreme Court, in an affidavit filed by the law minister, that it will set up 12 special courts to decide criminal cases pending against MPs and MLA. The special courts will decide 1,571 criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs. The Supreme Court has ordered that all the cases be concluded within a year. The cases were disclosed by the politicians themselves in their 2014 poll affidavits. A politician convicted of serious offences is not allowed to contest elections or hold government office. ,

Centre to SC: Will set up 12 special courts to decide criminal cases pending against MPs, MLAs

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US secretary of state Rex Tillerson informed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday that Pakistan is willing to target terrorists if provided information by the US government.

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The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to constitute special courts on the lines of &quot;fast-track courts&quot; in order to quickly finish cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the country.

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UP ADG has said that about 60-70 people sustained injuries in the incident. The District Magistrate had previously reported 100 injuries.

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The Election Commission said that it had written to the government to amend the law in this regard.

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Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar shared a new still from his upcoming film Tiger Zinda Hai on Wednesday. Featuring Katrina Kaif, Zafar captioned the photo as, &quot;Zoya , if eyes could kill #Katrina kaif @TigerZindaHai(sic)&quot;

Will test Pakistan and give them information to act against terrorists: Tillerson to US committee US secretary of state Rex Tillerson informed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday that Pakistan is willing to target terrorists if provided information by the US government. Constitute special courts to finish pending cases against MPs, MLAs: Supreme Court to government The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to constitute special courts on the lines of "fast-track courts" in order to quickly finish cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the country. Watch: Ash-pipe explodes at NTPC in UP; four dead, 50 injured UP ADG has said that about 60-70 people sustained injuries in the incident. The District Magistrate had previously reported 100 injuries. Life ban for convicted MPs, MLAs: Election Commission to Supreme Court The Election Commission said that it had written to the government to amend the law in this regard. Tiger Zinda Hai: Katrina Kaif can kill you with her intense gaze in this new still Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar shared a new still from his upcoming film Tiger Zinda Hai on Wednesday. Featuring Katrina Kaif, Zafar captioned the photo as, "Zoya , if eyes could kill #Katrina kaif @TigerZindaHai(sic)"

WION Evening News Brief, Nov 1 2017

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