Religious Conversions | "You Can't Keep On Filing & Withdrawing Petitions" : SC To PIL Petitioner; Asks To Delete Statements Against Minorities
2 years, 2 months ago

Religious Conversions | "You Can't Keep On Filing & Withdrawing Petitions" : SC To PIL Petitioner; Asks To Delete Statements Against Minorities

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday commented critically on the conduct of BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay in filing different petitions before different benches of Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court on the same subject of religious conversions.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice JB Pardiwala was hearing a PIL petition filed by Upadhyay in. The Supreme Court on Monday commented critically on the conduct of BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay in filing different petitions before different benches of Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court on the same subject of religious conversions. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice JB Pardiwala was hearing a PIL petition filed by Upadhyay in 2022 seeking steps against forceful and deceitful religious conversions. Background On January 9, the bench led by Justice MR Shah had changed the causetitle of the PIL filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay No.63/2022) as "In Re : The Issue of Religious Conversion".

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Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC
1 year ago

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a public interest litigation petition seeking the immediate removal of farmers from the borders of Delhi, amidst the ongoing farmers' protest demanding minimum price guarantees for their crops. It is submitted that such type of protest is direct assault to the rule of law which is the foundation of our democratic country.…The …

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests
1 year ago

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of a petition seeking directions for the Centre to reasonably consider the demands of protesting farmers, even as it warned that petitions on such “serious” issues should not be filed for publicity. Noting that the petition was based on newspaper reports, the bench said, “Don’t come here only for publicity by filing …

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking an investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The petitioner, Alakh Alok Srivastava, pointed out allegations of sexual violence in Sandeshkhali and highlighted the prior concerns of the apex court …

'Half-cooked, half-baked petitions are filed': Bombay High Court on Maratha-Kunbi plea
1 year, 1 month ago

'Half-cooked, half-baked petitions are filed': Bombay High Court on Maratha-Kunbi plea

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reprimanded the advocate representing petitioners in a Public Interest Litigation against the 'Maratha' community being given 'Kunbi' certificates in the OBC category. The bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor questioned advocate Ashish Mishra, representing the petitioners, about adding Maharashtra Advocate General Birendra Saraf as a respondent in the PIL. Section …

"Cannot Pursue Petitions To Show To Press": Supreme Court Dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay's PIL Seeking Uniform Endowment Code
1 year, 5 months ago

"Cannot Pursue Petitions To Show To Press": Supreme Court Dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay's PIL Seeking Uniform Endowment Code

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL filed by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking to declare that Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs have similar rights to administer their religious places without State interference like Muslims, Parsis and Christians. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra remarked that the petition needed to raise …

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking rights for Hindus, others to manage their religious places like Muslims
1 year, 5 months ago

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking rights for Hindus, others to manage their religious places like Muslims

The Hindu  

October 18, 2023 04:52 pm | Updated 04:52 pm IST - New Delhi The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs the right to establish, manage and maintain their religious places like Muslims, Parsis and Christians, dubbing the petition a "publicity-oriented litigation". The top court was hearing a plea filed by …

'Wholly Misconceived': Gujarat HC Junks 'Second' PIL Seeking Burial Grounds For All Religious Communities, Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 6 months ago

'Wholly Misconceived': Gujarat HC Junks 'Second' PIL Seeking Burial Grounds For All Religious Communities, Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking to provide fitting places for burial to different religious communities in the state as it noted that earlier, for the same relief, a PIL had been moved by the petitioner and the same was dismissed as withdrawn. "This is a wholly misconceived second PIL filed by the petitioner …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 8 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought high-level enquiry into an alleged scam in recruitment of Patwari by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, with rupees ten thousand costs. While finding the petition unmerited, the Division Bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Hirdesh observed, “In the facts and circumstances of the case, …

'Anti-Conversion Laws Prone To Misuse Against Minorities; No Forceful Conversions In State For Many Years': TN Govt To Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

'Anti-Conversion Laws Prone To Misuse Against Minorities; No Forceful Conversions In State For Many Years': TN Govt To Supreme Court

Live Law  

Responding to a PIL filed to direct the Law Commission of India to prepare a draft on anti-conversion law, the Tamil Nadu Government has submitted before the Apex Court that Anti-conversion laws are prone to misuse against minorities. The PIL filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay has also sought for a direction to the government to take steps to control …

Supreme Court Dismisses PILs Seeking Uniform Religion & Gender Neutral Laws On Divorce, Adoption & Maintenance
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses PILs Seeking Uniform Religion & Gender Neutral Laws On Divorce, Adoption & Maintenance

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain the batch of petitions filed by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking gender neutral and religion neutral legislations in matters governing divorce, adoption, guardianship, succession/inheritance, and maintenance across the country. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala held that the matters pertain to the legislative domain and the …

Change Of Bench In Plea Related To Religious Conversions; CJI DY Chandrachud-Led Bench To Hear On Monday
2 years, 2 months ago

Change Of Bench In Plea Related To Religious Conversions; CJI DY Chandrachud-Led Bench To Hear On Monday

Live Law  

A change of bench has taken place in the PIL filed in the Supreme Court alleging that mass religious conversions were taking place in India through forceful and fraudulent means.The matter, which was being heard by a bench led by Justice MR Shah, will be heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices PS Narasimha and …

Religious conversion case: SC seeks AG's assistance on what measures can be taken
2 years, 2 months ago

Religious conversion case: SC seeks AG's assistance on what measures can be taken

India Today  

Terming it a very serious issue, the Supreme Court on Monday sought the assistance of the Attorney General of India in a petition highlighting the issue of religious conversion by force, deceit, or allurement. READ | Forced religious conversion can affect national security, says Supreme Court The top court converted the case into a suo moto case after objections were …

"All Conversions Can't Be Said To Be Illegal' : Supreme Court Refuses To Stay MP HC Order Against Declaration Before DM To Change Religion
2 years, 2 months ago

"All Conversions Can't Be Said To Be Illegal' : Supreme Court Refuses To Stay MP HC Order Against Declaration Before DM To Change Religion

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on the special leave petition filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh against the High Court restraining the government from taking coercive action against any person who contravenes Section 10 of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021 which requires a person desiring to convert religion to give a declaration in this …

CJP Urges Supreme Court To Stay Provisions Of Anti-Conversion Laws Mandating State Sanction To Change Religion
2 years, 2 months ago

CJP Urges Supreme Court To Stay Provisions Of Anti-Conversion Laws Mandating State Sanction To Change Religion

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha on Monday adjourned the batch of petitions challenging religious conversion laws in various states. Senior Advocate CU Singh appearing for Citizen for Peace and Justice submitted that the petitioners were seeking interim relief with respect to the Acts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The senior counsel pointed …

Panel to look into SC status for Dalit converts challenged in Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Panel to look into SC status for Dalit converts challenged in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A writ petition has now been filed in the Supreme Court of India, challenging the formation of a three-member Commission of Inquiry to examine whether it would be possible to accord Scheduled Caste status to Dalits who have over the years converted to Christianity or Islam. Praying that the functioning of the Commission be stayed and the notification forming it …

SC takes serious note of ‘scurrilous’ allegations made by petitioner-advocate in forcible religious conversions case
2 years, 3 months ago

SC takes serious note of ‘scurrilous’ allegations made by petitioner-advocate in forcible religious conversions case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on December 12 took serious note of a Christian organisation’s objections to “scurrilous, vexatious and scandalous” allegations made against minority religions by petitioner-advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in his case alleging“massive” forcible religious conversions. Shah and S. Ravindra Bhat, senior advocate Dushyant Dave, for the organisation referred to allegations made in the additional submissions filed by Mr. Upadhyay …

Remove Scurrilous Allegations Made Against Other Religions : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner In PIL Against 'Mass Conversions"
2 years, 3 months ago

Remove Scurrilous Allegations Made Against Other Religions : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner In PIL Against 'Mass Conversions"

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday took exception to certain scurrilous statements made against minority religions in the PIL filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay alleging "mass conversions" taking place across the country.The Court asked Senior Advocate Arvind P Datar, who is appearing for the petitioner, who is seeking directions to prevent forceful and deceitful religious conversions, to ensure. The Supreme …

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Judicial Enquiry Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Judicial Enquiry Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a writ petition which sought judicial enquiry against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in relation to an order passed in a case.The petitioner, appearing as party-in-person, alleged that a bench led by ex-CJI Gogoi had dismissed his case in merely 10 minutes in a "dictatorial manner". The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed …

PIL On "Mass Conversions" Filed With No Factual Basis, WhatsApp Forwards Relied Upon : Rationalist Group Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

PIL On "Mass Conversions" Filed With No Factual Basis, WhatsApp Forwards Relied Upon : Rationalist Group Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Kerala Yuktivadi Sangham, which is a part of Kerala Rationalist Movement, a continuation of Sri Narayana Swamy reform movement in Kerala, has filed an intervention application in BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay's PIL relating to religious conversions.In the application, the organisation stated that it is deeply concerned about fraternity and brotherhood of all people. The Kerala Yuktivadi Sangham, …

'Charity Can't Be For Conversion' : Supreme Court Rejects Objections To Maintainability Of PIL Against Forced Religious Conversion
2 years, 3 months ago

'Charity Can't Be For Conversion' : Supreme Court Rejects Objections To Maintainability Of PIL Against Forced Religious Conversion

Live Law  

'Every charity or good work is welcome, but the intention has to be checked', the Supreme Court orally observed on Monday while hearing a petition filed by BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking to curb forced religious conversions. Solicitor General told the bench that there are legislations made by several states which prescribe a mechanism with neutral committees to …

'One Can't Carry His Caste After Conversion': Madras High Court Rejects Backward Quota Claim Of Man Who Converted To Islam From Hinduism
2 years, 3 months ago

'One Can't Carry His Caste After Conversion': Madras High Court Rejects Backward Quota Claim Of Man Who Converted To Islam From Hinduism

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently observed that a person who has converted to another religion cannot claim the benefits of his community before conversion unless it is expressly granted by the State. The High Court further added that whether a person who has converted to another religion can be given the benefit of community reservation was a matter pending adjudication …

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Petitions Challenging State Laws On Religious Conversion
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Petitions Challenging State Laws On Religious Conversion

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, agreed to hear the petitions challenging the Freedom of Religious Acts introduced by some States Legislatures in the name of 'love jihad' against religious conversions for the sake of marriages. The petitions mentioned by Mr. Singh, specifically, challenges the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance 2020 and the …

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Seeking To Restrain Political Parties, Electoral Candidates From Visiting Religious Places During Election Campaigns
2 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Seeking To Restrain Political Parties, Electoral Candidates From Visiting Religious Places During Election Campaigns

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation which sought directions from the court to restrain candidates from visiting religious places during election campaigns.The petitioner prayed for issuance of directions to all the political parties and the candidates contesting elections to not use caste or religion for the purposes of election and not to visit religious. The Rajasthan …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Action Against Deceitful Religious Conversion
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Action Against Deceitful Religious Conversion

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a PIL which sought a declaration that "fraudulent religious conversion and religious conversion by intimidation, threatening, deceivingly luring through gifts and monetary benefits" offend Article 14, 21 and 25 of the Constitution of India. It was also sought by the petitioner that directions may be given to the Centre and State to …

SC Lawyer & BJP’s Ashwini Upadhyay Urges Centre to Bring Tough Laws to Stop Forceful Religious Conversions
2 years, 6 months ago

SC Lawyer & BJP’s Ashwini Upadhyay Urges Centre to Bring Tough Laws to Stop Forceful Religious Conversions

News 18  

Supreme Court lawyer and former Delhi BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay has appealed for tough law at the Centre to deal with matters relating to marriage and forceful religious conversions. In a letter to home minister Amit Shah and law minister Kiren Rijiju on August 31, Upadhyay argued that the right to change religion is “inherent” in the right to freedom …

PIL Filed In Karnataka High Court Seeking Action Against Ministers, MLAs For Alleged Hate Speech
2 years, 11 months ago

PIL Filed In Karnataka High Court Seeking Action Against Ministers, MLAs For Alleged Hate Speech

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Karnataka High Court seeking direction to the state government to take action against the concerned public officials for failing to act against alleged hate speeches made by legislators and vigilante groups. The plea dubs such non-action as dereliction of duty and non-compliance of Supreme Court orders.The petitioner Mohammed Khaleelulla has also by way. …

SC Grants Last Opportunity to Centre to File Reply on PIL for Identifying Minorities at State Level
3 years, 2 months ago

SC Grants Last Opportunity to Centre to File Reply on PIL for Identifying Minorities at State Level

News 18  

The Supreme Court Friday granted the "last opportunity" to the Centre to file its reply on a PIL seeking directions for framing of guidelines identifying minorities at the state level as Hindus are in a minority in 10 states and are not able to avail the benefits of schemes meant for minorities. The apex court also allowed the plea seeking …

'For Publicity Purpose': Madras HC Imposes Rs 5K Costs, 2 Year Ban On Filing PILs For 'Misconceived' Challenge To Govt Retirement Age Policy
3 years, 5 months ago

'For Publicity Purpose': Madras HC Imposes Rs 5K Costs, 2 Year Ban On Filing PILs For 'Misconceived' Challenge To Govt Retirement Age Policy

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday imposed costs to the tune of Rs 5000 on a petitioner who had who had challenged the State government's February 2021 decision to increase the retirement age for government officials to 60 years from the earlier 59 years. Additionally, the petitioner was also barred from filing any Public Interest Litigation petition for two years …

'All Permutations & Combinations In Prayer; General Lumpsum Arguments': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL For Development Of Gautampuri Area
3 years, 7 months ago

'All Permutations & Combinations In Prayer; General Lumpsum Arguments': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL For Development Of Gautampuri Area

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court yesterday dismissed a PIL seeking development of the Gautampuri area in the national capital, upon observing that the Petitioner had not made even a single representation before the concerned authorities.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh also remarked that the Petitioner had made all sorts of "permutations and combinations" in the …

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Action Against Alleged Forceful Conversion Of Hindus At Mewat Nuh, Haryana
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Action Against Alleged Forceful Conversion Of Hindus At Mewat Nuh, Haryana

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has on Monday dismissed a PIL which sought action against alleged forceful religious conversion of Hindus at District Mewat Nuh in Haryana by the Muslim Community. "Sorry, we don't think we can entertain this on the basis of news paper reports", CJI Ramana told Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, who was appearing for the petitioners. The plea has …

Petitions In Allahabad High Court Challenging 'Love Jihad' Ordinance Dismissed As Withdrawn With Liberty To Challenge Act
3 years, 9 months ago

Petitions In Allahabad High Court Challenging 'Love Jihad' Ordinance Dismissed As Withdrawn With Liberty To Challenge Act

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday asked the Petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Ordinance to withdraw their petitions as infructuous, as the Ordinance has been replaced with an Act.A Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Yadav and Justice Siddhartha Varma refused to allow amendment applications and asked the. The Allahabad High Court on …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [29th March to 4th April 2020]
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [29th March to 4th April 2020]

Live Law  

Seriousness Of Charge Relevant Factor: Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Granted To Man Accused Of Murdering Lady DoctorCase: State of Kerala vs. Mahesh Citation: LL 2021 SC 192The bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Krishna Murari set aside the Kerala High Court order which granting bail to a man accused murder of a lady doctor and observed. Seriousness Of Charge …

PIL in SC seeks direction to Centre and states to stop black magic, forced religious conversions
3 years, 11 months ago

PIL in SC seeks direction to Centre and states to stop black magic, forced religious conversions

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and states to control black magic, superstition and religious conversion through gifts and monetary benefits. Petitioner states with dismay that the Centre and States have failed to control the menace of black magic, superstition and deceitful religious conversion, though it’s their duty under Article …

"PILs Cannot Be Thrown Out Only Because Petitioner Belongs To Rival Political Party": Supreme Court
3 years, 11 months ago

"PILs Cannot Be Thrown Out Only Because Petitioner Belongs To Rival Political Party": Supreme Court

Live Law  

Supreme Court has recently observed that a Public Interest Litigation cannot be thrown out only because the petitioner belongs to a rival political party. The observations have been made by the Court in its order granting interim relief to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's election agent SK Supian in relation to matter of revived FIRs against him in Nandigram violence case. …

'Blackmailers also come to this court': Delhi HC pulls up petitioner over frivolous PIL
4 years ago

'Blackmailers also come to this court': Delhi HC pulls up petitioner over frivolous PIL

Op India  

Courts in India are often burdened with frivolous petitions by litigants who would seek judicial recourse for each and everything under the sun. To this, the court said, “Yes you better withdraw it, warna jo kaam karte ho woh bhi bandh ho jayega.” Petitioner: Allow me to withdraw it, My Lord. — Live Law March 1, 2021 The petitioner had …

'Petitioners Must Do Their Homework Before Filing PILs', Delhi HC Notes While Dismissing Plea Seeking Closure of Illegal Hookah Bars In Delhi
4 years, 6 months ago

'Petitioners Must Do Their Homework Before Filing PILs', Delhi HC Notes While Dismissing Plea Seeking Closure of Illegal Hookah Bars In Delhi

Live Law  

While dismissing a PIL seeking closure of illegal hookah bars in Delhi, the Delhi High Court rapped the Petitioner for lack of preparedness and went on to highlight that Petitioners must do their homework before filing Public Interest Litigation plea. While allowing the Petitioner to withdraw his plea, the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan …

Madras HC Dismisses PIL For SOP For Re-opening Of All Religious Places Of Worship [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

Madras HC Dismisses PIL For SOP For Re-opening Of All Religious Places Of Worship [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court last Monday dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to the state of Tamil Nadu to issue a Standard Operating Procedure to be followed while re-opening all religious places of worship, holding that it would tantamount to encroaching the Executive's jurisdiction. Questioning the rationale of the Ministry of Home Affairs allowing the reopening of religious places of …

"It Is One's Personal Choice To Follow Whatever Religion He Wants": Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking To Control Religious Conversions
5 years ago

"It Is One's Personal Choice To Follow Whatever Religion He Wants": Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking To Control Religious Conversions

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a plea moved by Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking control on religious conversion through inducement or intimidation. He says: 'The mass religious conversion of the socially economically downtrodden men, women and children, and, in particular of the schedule caste and schedule tribe community, is on the rise in the last 20 years.' It …

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Control on Religious Conversions [Read Petition]
5 years ago

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Control on Religious Conversions [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court by Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking control on religious conversion through inducement or intimidation. Highlighting induced religious conversions as a violation of the fundamental rights of an individual, the plea also demands implementation of the 235th Law Commission Report on Conversions. He says: 'The mass religious conversion of the socially …

'Can't Entertain A Petitioner When The Supreme Court Has Barred Him Filing PILs': Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 6 months ago

'Can't Entertain A Petitioner When The Supreme Court Has Barred Him Filing PILs': Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL filed by NGO, Suraz India Trust, through its chairman Rajiv Daiya, against whom the Supreme Court had earlier issued orders, directing its Registry to not accept any applications filed by them. The present petition had been filed under the liberty granted by the Supreme Court to do so vide …

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission on plea seeking action against parties invoking religion, caste in speeches
5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission on plea seeking action against parties invoking religion, caste in speeches

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court had, in 2017, termed seeking votes on the basis of religion or caste as a “corrupt” poll practice and any such act would be against the secular ethos of the Constitution The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Election Commission on a Public Interest Litigation seeking strict action against political parties if their spokespersons …

The Court Is Not The Proper Forum To Thrash Out Political Issues: MP HC Rejects PIL Against Farm Loan Waiver [Read Order]
6 years, 2 months ago

The Court Is Not The Proper Forum To Thrash Out Political Issues: MP HC Rejects PIL Against Farm Loan Waiver [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday dismissed public interest litigation filed by a lawyer against a government order to waive off short-term agricultural loans to the extent of Rs 2 lakhs advanced to farmers.According to Advocate Mohit Kumar, the said move by the new government is a precursor of the ruin of the national economy because other states are …

Karnataka polls: Supreme Court rejects PIL to disqualify Congress candidates
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls: Supreme Court rejects PIL to disqualify Congress candidates

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday orally observed that the Congress party promising in its election manifesto in Karnataka Assembly polls to eradicate social and educational backwardness to a community would not amount to an appeal in the name of religion. Making this observation a Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud dismissed …

PIL Against Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan Dismissed As Withdrawn
7 years, 3 months ago

PIL Against Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan Dismissed As Withdrawn

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice M Shantanagoudar on Tuesday disposed of a writ petition filed by NGO Common Cause seeking inquiry into the disproportionate assets case against former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan, treating it as withdrawn with liberty to seek appropriate remedy.The PIL sought a writ of mandamus to the Union of India …

PIL Against Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan Dismissed As Withdrawn
7 years, 3 months ago

PIL Against Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan Dismissed As Withdrawn

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice M Shantanagoudar on Tuesday disposed of a writ petition filed by NGO Common Cause seeking inquiry into the disproportionate assets case against former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan, treating it as withdrawn with liberty to seek appropriate remedy.The PIL sought a writ of mandamus to the Union of India …

PIL Against President Of India: SC Bars Petitioners From Filing Any PIL in Any Court [Read Order]
8 years, 1 month ago

PIL Against President Of India: SC Bars Petitioners From Filing Any PIL in Any Court [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday debarred two PIL petitioners from filing any public interest litigations in any constitutional courts in India.A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and R Banumati dismissed the PIL in which President Pranab Mukherjee was arraigned as first respondent.“The Constitution Bench of this Court in Rameshwar Prasad & Ors. Despite the said pronouncement, the petitioners being emboldened …

[Breaking] Demonetisation: SC Refuses To Stay Proceedings In HCs But Issues Notice To All PIL Petitioners On Transfer Plea
8 years, 4 months ago

[Breaking] Demonetisation: SC Refuses To Stay Proceedings In HCs But Issues Notice To All PIL Petitioners On Transfer Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to stay the proceedings in PILs challenging demonetisation filed in various High Courts but issued notice to all petitioners.Attorney Mukul Rohatgi submitted before a bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur that PILs have been filed in High Courts in Mumbai, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra, Kolkata and altogether there were nearly 15 of them.All the …

Two More PILs Filed In Bombay HC On Demonetisation [Read Petitions]
8 years, 4 months ago

Two More PILs Filed In Bombay HC On Demonetisation [Read Petitions]

Live Law  

Two more PILs were filed in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday highlighting the common man’s problems post-demonetisation.Although neither petitions sought any writ against the government’s decision, suggestions were made by one of the petitioners Anil Chitre.Chitre, a 30-year old businessman from Mumbai, alleged that “black money hoarders, in a bid to secure their unaccounted cash which. Two more PILs …

Two More PILs Filed In Bombay HC On Demonetisation [Read Petitions]
8 years, 4 months ago

Two More PILs Filed In Bombay HC On Demonetisation [Read Petitions]

Live Law  

Two more PILs were filed in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday highlighting the common man’s problems post-demonetisation.Although neither petitions sought any writ against the government’s decision, suggestions were made by one of the petitioners Anil Chitre.Chitre, a 30-year old businessman from Mumbai, alleged that “black money hoarders, in a bid to secure their unaccounted cash which. Two more PILs …

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