Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (2nd January 2023-7th January 2023)
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Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (2nd January 2023-7th January 2023)

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Judgements/OrdersDemonetisation Decision Making Process Lawful, Supreme Court Holds By 4:1 Majority; Justice Nagarathna DissentsCase Title: Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union Of India and other connected mattersCitation: 2023 LiveLaw 1Coram: Justices S Abdul Nazeer, BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, V Ramasubramanian and BV NagarathnaThe Supreme Court Constitution Bench upheld by. Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha stated that the court will hear the petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh government against the Allahabad High Court’s decision asking the State to conduct urban local body polls without OBC reservations on 4th January. Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha refused to entertain the petition filed by TMC minister Birbaha Hansda against the Calcutta High Court order barring the registration of FIRs against Nandigram BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari without its prior permission. Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking guidelines for safe visit of Indians abroad. The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha adjourned the batch of petitions challenging religious conversion laws in various states.

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]
2 days, 13 hours ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]

Live Law  

As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - importance to the general public; settlement of a contested position of law; utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added. …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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1 week, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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1 week, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: November 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Nabha Power Ltd and another v. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 861 The Supreme Court held that a press release issued by the Government of India about certain changes in the mega power policy did not constitute 'law' and 'change in law' in terms …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024
1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: August 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: August 2024

Live Law  

Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during August 2024. Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice On Bibhav Kumar's Bail Plea Case Title: BIBHAV KUMAR Versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI, SLP No. S. 106 Evidence Act | Accused Can't Be Asked To Discharge Burden Of Proof When Prima Facie Case Wasn't Established By …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)
4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)

Live Law  

Live Law has got you covered with all the latest updates of this last week. Supreme Court Dismisses Himachal Pradesh Govt's Appeal Against HC Decision Quashing Illegal Land Acquisition Case details: State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors v. Balbir Singh & Anr, Diary No. Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Plea Against HC Order Allowing NDTV To Seek Compounding Of Alleged FEMA …

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday called the criticism of the Punjab and Haryana High Court of its verdict scandalous and unnecessary. Hearing a suo moto case over the high court's unusually harsh observations, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the Supreme Court was pained by the remarks. The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu …

SC bench to hear Punjab HC’s criticism of its order
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SC bench to hear Punjab HC’s criticism of its order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of an unusual order issued by a Punjab and Haryana high court judge, who criticised a stay order previously passed by the apex court while commenting that the Supreme Court tends to perceive itself as more “supreme” than it actually is and views high courts as being less “high” than they …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (15 July-20 July, 2024)
5 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (15 July-20 July, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. Supreme Court Orders Interim Release Of YouTuber Savukku Shankar Till High Court Decides Plea Against Preventive Detention Case Title – A. Kamala v. …

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government on Tuesday notified the appointments of justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court, following the recommendations by the collegium. The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, recommended their names on July 11, considering factors such as seniority, merit and judicial integrity Justice Singh’s elevation marks a historic moment …

Supreme Court to consider setting up Bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as Money Bills
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to consider setting up Bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as Money Bills

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 15 agreed to consider a submission for setting up a Constitution Bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage of laws such as the Aadhaar Act as Money Bills allegedly to bypass the Rajya Sabha. Arvind Kejriwal lost 2 kg in prison, say Tihar sources amid AAP’s allegations A day after the AAP claimed …

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Denies Open Court Hearing For Review Plea Against Judgment
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court Denies Open Court Hearing For Review Plea Against Judgment

ABP News  

The petitioners who have filed a review plea against the Supreme Court verdict denying marriage equality to the queer community on Tuesday orally mentioned the plea before a three judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud and requested for an open court hearing on the same. Senior Advocate NK Kaul mentioned the review petition against the 'marriage equality' decision where the …

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Marriage Equality Case : Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions On July 10; Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Nagarathna Replace Retired Judges

Live Law  

The petitions seeking review of the judgment refusing to recognize same-sex marriages are listed in the Supreme Court on July 10. Notably, the review petitions will be considered by a new bench composition since two judges of the 5-judge bench which delivered the judgment- Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and S Ravindra Bhat- have since retired.Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. BREAKING | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hemant Soren's Petition Challenging ED Arrest Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: April 2024
7 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: April 2024

Live Law  

Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during April 2024. Supreme Court Stays MP Administration's Decision To Deny Permission For Christian Prayer Meet Case Title: SURESH CARLETONS vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH., Diary No.- 16136 - 2024 Coram: Justices B.R. Karnataka's Plea For Drought Relief: Supreme Court Asks Union To Submit Inter-Ministerial Central Team's Report Case …

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict
8 months ago

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in …

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur
9 months, 4 weeks ago

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur

Live Law  

At the seminar hosted today by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms at ISIL, Delhi, retired Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur spoke strongly against the opacity in the Master of Roster system and emphasized a need to remove arbitrariness from the process of listing. In this context, while addressing a gathering of former judges of Supreme Court and High …

Yearender 2023: A look at 10 big Supreme Court judgments
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Yearender 2023: A look at 10 big Supreme Court judgments

India TV News  

Yearender: 2023 has been a year of various landmark judgments by the Supreme Court, whether it was on Article 370, the Delhi LG vs AAP government over the appointment of officers, or verdict on pregnant women's abortion plea, among others. Article 370 In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Chain Singh v. State of Chattisgarh 2023 LiveLaw 895 M/S Triveni Glass Limited v Commissioner of Trade Tax UP 2023 LiveLaw 896 Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. 2023 LiveLaw 897 Supriyo v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 900 M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri 2023 LiveLaw 902 Mohamed Ibrahim v. Managing Director 2023 LiveLaw 903 Priyanka …

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History

Live Law  

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing today the reference of the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment, which was referred last month to a larger bench of seven judges. Another reason why the proceedings scheduled to start today have already made history before beginning is that this is the first seven-judge bench hearing after the top court's …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (25th Sep- 1st Oct,2023)
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (25th Sep- 1st Oct,2023)

Live Law  

Judgment/Orders Medical Negligence & Res Ipsa Loquitur | Where Negligence Is Evident, Burden Of Proof Shifts To Hospital: Supreme Court Case Number: C.A. Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 827 The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Vikram Nath, while interpreting Section 49 of the Registration Act, 1908, has held that an unregistered lease deed can be admitted in evidence …

Supreme Court convenes Special Bench to hear rape survivor seeking abortion
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court convenes Special Bench to hear rape survivor seeking abortion

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court shifted to high gear on August 19, constituting a Special Bench to hear a 25-year-old rape survivor who is fighting time to get an abortion. Chandrachud constituted a Special Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, who rushed to the court, for the special hearing at 10.30 a.m. on August 19. During the hearing, the Bench …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023

Live Law  

Judgment/Orders Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Teesta Setalvad For 7 Days ; Stays HC Order After Special Night Sitting Case title- Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat Citation-SLP Diary No. Order 41 Rule 22 CPC - Cross Objections Have All Trappings Of Regular Appeal ; Must Be Considered In Full : Supreme Court Case title: Dheeraj Singh vs …

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices BR Gavai & PK Mishra To Hear Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices BR Gavai & PK Mishra To Hear Rahul Gandhi's Plea To Stay Conviction In Defamation Case Tomorrow

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra will hear tomorrow Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea to stay conviction in the criminal defamation case.Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court's order dismissing his application to stay the conviction in the criminal case. Supreme Court bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023

Live Law  

Gurugram Prime Plot 'Sold' Through Fake GPA: Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Land Scam; Questions Role Of Sub-Registrar's Office Case title: Pratibha Manchanda And Anr. Supreme Court Issues Notice To CBI, ED On Manish Sisodia's Bail Pleas In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case Case title: Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation Citation: Special Leave Petition No. Supreme Court …

Civil Judges' Appointment | Supreme Court Takes Divergent View On Granting Relief To Candidates Who Submitted Category Certificates After Cut-Off Date
1 year, 6 months ago

Civil Judges' Appointment | Supreme Court Takes Divergent View On Granting Relief To Candidates Who Submitted Category Certificates After Cut-Off Date

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, recently, delivered split judgment in a matter pertaining to Rajasthan High Court denying appointment of applicants to the post of Civil Judge on the ground that they had submitted the category certificate beyond the cut-off date. However, Justice Trivedi concluded that the appellants who are the defaulters could not be given preferential treatment by accepting the certificates …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (17th April to 23rd April 2023)
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (17th April to 23rd April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country. Asaram Bapu Case : Supreme Court Sets Aside Rajasthan HC Order To Summon IPS Officer Ajay Lamba As Witness The Supreme …

Same sex marriage hearing: All you need to know about Supreme Court’s 5 bench ju
1 year, 8 months ago

Same sex marriage hearing: All you need to know about Supreme Court’s 5 bench ju

Live Mint  

LGBTQ rights in India have expanded in recent years and, if the current case in Supreme Court goes in favour of the petitioners then the country will become the second Asian jurisdiction after Taiwan to recognise same-sex unions. The 5 bench judges are hearing the petitions - Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima …

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon
1 year, 8 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon

News 18  

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha, and Hima Kohli on Tuesday began the final hearing of a bunch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. The apex court in its order referring the petitions to the Constitution bench stated: “Having due …

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition : Supreme Court Notifies Composition Of 5-Judge Bench Hearing Marriage Equality Petitions
1 year, 8 months ago

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition : Supreme Court Notifies Composition Of 5-Judge Bench Hearing Marriage Equality Petitions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has notified the composition of the 5-judge bench which will hear a bunch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage.The bench will have - Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha. The Supreme Court has notified the composition of the 5-judge bench which …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (20th March 2023-26th March 2023)
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (20th March 2023-26th March 2023)

Live Law  

Judgements/Orders Case title - Neeraj Dutta v. State Citation : 2023 LiveLaw 211 The Supreme Court recently observed that the Constitution Bench ruling that direct evidence of demand or acceptance of bribe is not necessary for a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 does not dilute the requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Case Title: Orissa Administrative Tribunal …

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11
1 year, 10 months ago

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11

Live Law  

Service Law Acquittal in Criminal Case Disciplinary Proceedings - Acquittal in Criminal Case - The acquittal of the accused in a criminal case does not debar the employer from proceeding in the exercise of disciplinary jurisdiction - In a prosecution for an offence punishable under the criminal law, the burden lies on the prosecution to establish the ingredients of the …

Centre clears 5 judges after prod from Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre clears 5 judges after prod from Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Union government cleared five new judges for the Supreme Court, hours after it assured a top court bench that the appointments will happen “very soon”, according to people aware of the matter who said a formal notification was likely to be issued late on Friday night or over the weekend. While hearing a contempt plea complaining against inordinate delay …

Pending Recommendations To Appoint 5 SC Judges Will Be Cleared Soon : AG Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Pending Recommendations To Appoint 5 SC Judges Will Be Cleared Soon : AG Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India R Venkataramani on Friday informed the Supreme Court that the Central Government will very soon clear the recommendations forwarded by the Supreme Court collegium in December 2022 to elevate five High Court judges to the Supreme Court.Replying to a query raised by the Court regarding the status of the pending recommendations, the AG assured that …

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday recorded a submission by Attorney General R. Venkataramani that warrants of appointment of five judges to the apex court will be likely issued by February 5. The Collegium had recommended Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal, Patna High Court Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, Manipur High Court Chief Justice P V Sanjay Kumar, Patna High …

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary

Live Law  

Judges Appointment Judges Appointment - Collegium reiterations are binding - Supreme Court asks Centre to explain by reiterated names are sent back to the collegium- 10 names reiterated by the Supreme Court collegium sent back by the Central Government- SC asks Attorney General as to how under the Scheme of law prevalent, are reiterated names sent back - Refers to …

Track Record Of Supreme Court In Last 8 Years Is Disappointing : Former SC Judge Justice Gopala Gowda
1 year, 11 months ago

Track Record Of Supreme Court In Last 8 Years Is Disappointing : Former SC Judge Justice Gopala Gowda

Live Law  

In a scathing criticism, former Supreme Court judge Justice V Gopala Gowda said on Saturday that the "track record of the Supreme Court in the last 8 years is disappointing".He highlighted that the Supreme Court has refused to hear important matters relating to Article 370 and electoral bonds. In a scathing criticism, former Supreme Court judge Justice V Gopala Gowda …

Government to adhere to timelines fixed by Supreme Court for judicial postings
1 year, 11 months ago

Government to adhere to timelines fixed by Supreme Court for judicial postings

The Hindu  

Attorney-General of India R. Venkataramani told the Supreme Court on Friday that the Union government will adhere to the timelines fixed by the court to process recommendations for judicial appointments. He said the government would be likely processing 44 names for High Court judgeships and forwarding them to the Supreme Court Collegium over the weekend. Mr. Venkataramani, however, sought more …

Judges Appointments | Timelines Will Be Followed, Pending Collegium Recommendations Will Be Cleared Soon : Centre Assures Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Judges Appointments | Timelines Will Be Followed, Pending Collegium Recommendations Will Be Cleared Soon : Centre Assures Supreme Court

Live Law  

Signalling a dial down on the confrontation with the Supreme Court over judges appointments, the Central Government on Friday assured the Court that the timelines on judicial appointments will be followed and the pending collegium recommendations will be cleared soon. The bench enquired about the status of 10 recommendations made by the Supreme Court collegium which are pending with the …

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts
1 year, 11 months ago

Top Feminist Judgements Of 2022 : From Supreme Court & High Courts

Live Law  

Indian feminist scholarship has extensively examined embedded patriarchy in legal rules and their application by the courts. Maternity Leave Under CCS Rules Can't Be Denied Because Woman's Husband Has Two Children From His Previous Marriage: Supreme Court Case Title: Deepika Singh versus Central Administrative Tribunal | 2022 LiveLaw 718 Coram: CJI D.Y. Daughter's Right To Inherit Self-Acquired Property Of Father …

Article 224A : Supreme Court To Consider Centre's Status Report On Appointing Ad-Hoc HC Judges Tomorrow
2 years ago

Article 224A : Supreme Court To Consider Centre's Status Report On Appointing Ad-Hoc HC Judges Tomorrow

Live Law  

At the request of the Union Government, the Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of the PIL preferred by the NGO, Lok Prahari seeking invocation of Article 224A of the Constitution of India for making ad-hoc appointments of judges to tackle the problem of mounting case arrears in High Courts till tomorrow. Article 224A enables a Chief Justice of a …

Collegium system for appointment of judges most transparent, says Supreme Court
2 years ago

Collegium system for appointment of judges most transparent, says Supreme Court

India Today  

The system of appointment of judges is the most transparent one and should not be derailed, said the Supreme Court on Friday while hearing an appeal against a Delhi High Court judgment which denied information on a collegium meeting of 2018 under the Right to Information Act. The apex court was hearing a case filed by activist Anjali Bhardwaj, who …

Supreme Court News Updates Weekly Round Up [October 31 to November 6]
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court News Updates Weekly Round Up [October 31 to November 6]

Live Law  

NEWS THIS WEEK Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against Aroon Purie, Former India Today Chief Editor Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice UU Lalit, Justices Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi granted relief to Aroon Purie, founder-director of India Today in defamation suit. Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Section 62 Which Deprives Prisoners The Right To Vote …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 10 To October 16, 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 10 To October 16, 2022

Live Law  

JUDGMENT THIS WEEK Writ Of Quo Warranto Can Be Issued Where An Appointment Has Not Been Made In Accordance With Law : Supreme Court The Supreme Court observed that a writ of quo warranto can be issued where an appointment has not been made in accordance with the law. Supreme Court Seeks Information From High Courts In a PIL seeking …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 3 To October 9, 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 3 To October 9, 2022

Live Law  

JUDGMENTS Terms Of Invitation To Tender Are Not Open To Judicial Scrutiny Unless They Are Arbitrary, Discriminatory Or Mala Fide : Supreme Court Observing that the terms of invitation to tender are not open to judicial scrutiny, the Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court's order which had quashed the Airport Authority of India's tender conditions for selecting Ground …

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