Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up
8 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

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Former Chief Ministers not entitled to Government Accommodation: SCA Supreme Court bench in the case of Lok Praharivs State of Uttar Pradesh, held that former Chief Ministers are not entitled to Government Accommodation. Former Chief Ministers not entitled to Government Accommodation: SC A Supreme Court bench in the case of Lok Praharivs State of Uttar Pradesh, held that former Chief Ministers are not entitled to Government Accommodation. SC directs additional Compensation to the Victims of 2008 Kandhamal Violence Supreme Court of India directed the Odisha Government to pay additional Compensation to the victims of 2008 Communal Violence in Kandhamal District of Orissa. SC refuses to hear Kejriwal suit on tussle with LG; says will wait for appeal against HC order Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a suit filed by Delhi’s Kejriwal government – under Article 131 of the Constitution – seeking a judicial declaration on the boundaries of the constitutional relationship between the Delhi government and the Centre, in administering the national Capital especially to clearly earmark each of their powers.

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High Court notice to Karnataka government over dropping cases against MPs, MLAs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

High Court notice to Karnataka government over dropping cases against MPs, MLAs

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court, on Thursday, issued notice to the state government in a petition challenging a government order to withdraw 43 criminal cases, in which former ministers, MLAs and persons of influence were named accused. A Division Bench of Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice MI Arun passed the order on the public interest litigation questioning the legality of …

Office of profit and Cabinet Minister rank-row: Karnataka High Court issues notice to State government and 42 legislators
1 month ago

Office of profit and Cabinet Minister rank-row: Karnataka High Court issues notice to State government and 42 legislators

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday ordered the issue of notice to the State government and 42 legislators on a PIL petition that has questioned the legality of appointing the 42 legislators as heads of various boards and corporations having office of profit and extending the Cabinet Minister rank, along with the associated perks, to them. Extending the Cabinet …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against CM Atishi For Allowing Manish Sisodia To Use Her Govt Bungalow
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against CM Atishi For Allowing Manish Sisodia To Use Her Govt Bungalow

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking action against Chief Minister Atishi for allowing senior AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and his family members to use the government allotted bungalow. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela rejected the PIL filed by Sanjeev Jain, claiming to …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 Monthly Round-Up: August 2024
6 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 …

The top court as custodian of liberties
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The top court as custodian of liberties

The Hindu  

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s enlargement on bail by the Supreme Court of India, after an unconscionably long incarceration, is a welcome vindication of the apex court’s remit as custodian of individual liberties. In an eloquent exposition of its mandate, the Court reiterated that ‘a constitutional court has to lean in favour of constitutionalism and the rule of …

Supreme Court disposes of Manish Sisodia's bail pleas in excise policy scam case by CBI, ED
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court disposes of Manish Sisodia's bail pleas in excise policy scam case by CBI, ED

India TV News  

Delhi excise policy scam case: The Supreme Court today disposed of the Special Leave Petitions filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, seeking bail in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged excise policy scam case. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, opposing Sisodia’s plea, made an undertaking before the top court that the final …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)
9 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 Weekly Round-Up (06 May-11 May, 2024)
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (06 May-11 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. 9038 of 2023 Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta The Supreme Court extended the interim bail granted to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT WEEKLY DIGEST APRIL 2024 PART 1 Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 290 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 274 Criminal procedure Code 1973; Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 …

Madurai Bench can also hear PIL petitions relating to pan-State matters, rules Madras High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Madurai Bench can also hear PIL petitions relating to pan-State matters, rules Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Bar Association has succeeded in restoring the right of the Bench to hear all kinds of public interest litigation petitions including those that concern issues related to the entire State, and not just the 13 districts under its territorial jurisdiction. The Division Bench led by Chief Justice Gangapurwala agreed with senior counsel M. …

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges
1 year ago

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges

Live Law  

In a suo motu writ petition registered wrt simultaneous termination of services of 6 female civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court was recently apprised that the Administrative Committee of the State High Court has resolved to not re-consider its earlier decision.Taking note, the Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih gave time to the parties to file …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up(23rd-29th October)
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up(23rd-29th October)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Tottempudi Salalith v State Bank Of India 2023 LiveLaw 914 M/S Unibros v. All India Radio, 2023 LiveLaw 918 Debasish Paul v. Amal Boral, 2023 LiveLaw 919 Mumtaz Yarud Dowla Waqf v. M/S Badam Balakrishna Hotel Pvt Ltd. 2023 LiveLaw 920 Manmohan Gopal v. State Of Chhattisgarh, 2023 LiveLaw 921 Ambalal Parihar v. State of Rajasthan and ors, …

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be “advisable” to hold up the entire judicial appointment process and insist that the government first clear names earlier recommended or reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Kaul however made a passing remark that Mr. Sathyan “may be” one of the names recently cleared by the government. Justice Kaul announced …

SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal
1 year, 7 months ago

SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of a Single Judge Bench of the Kerala High Court suspending the conviction of Lok Sabha member in an attempt-to-murder case. ‘Societal interest’ In January, the Single Judge Bench of the High Court had suspended Mr. Faizal’s conviction on the ground that societal interest lay in averting an expensive election. However, …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023
1 year, 7 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 Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023
1 year, 8 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 …

SC refuses to entertain plea of lawyers' body for action against V-P Dhankar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

SC refuses to entertain plea of lawyers' body for action against V-P Dhankar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 13 refused to entertain a plea challenging the Bombay High Court order, which had dismissed a petition against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, over their remarks on the judiciary and the collegium system for the appointment of judges. "It is submitted that the petitioner herein filed the PIL before the High …

'Supreme Court Broad Enough...' : SC Rejects PIL For Action Against Law Minister & Vice President Over Comments Against Judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

'Supreme Court Broad Enough...' : SC Rejects PIL For Action Against Law Minister & Vice President Over Comments Against Judiciary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Bombay Lawyers Association challenging High Court's order dismissing its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their remarks in public about the basic structure doctrine evolved by the Top Court and the Collegium system for appointment of Judges. The Apex Court noted, “we …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th 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.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (17th April to 23rd April 2023)
1 year, 10 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 …

Uttarakhand High Court Directs State To Disclose Status Of Lokayukta Institution, Expenditure Incurred Since Inception
1 year, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand High Court Directs State To Disclose Status Of Lokayukta Institution, Expenditure Incurred Since Inception

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court bench comprising Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Alok Kumar Verma has directed the State to disclose the status regarding the establishment of the Lokayukta Institution, as well as the expenditure incurred on the said institution since its inception, year-wise up to 31st March 2023 within three weeks. Background of the case In 2021, PIL was …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (20th March 2023-26th March 2023)
1 year, 11 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 …

Delhi excise policy case | Supreme Court refuses to entertain Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging CBI arrest, advises him to approach Delhi HC
2 years ago

Delhi excise policy case | Supreme Court refuses to entertain Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging CBI arrest, advises him to approach Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to intervene at this stage in a petition filed by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia challenging his arrest in the Delhi excise policy case. Narasimhasaid Mr. Sisodia has alternative remedies available before the High Court and asked him to pursue them instead of directly invoking the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 …

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Supreme Court's Credibility "SkyHigh", Can't Be Eroded By Individuals' Statements: Bombay HC On Dismissing PIL Against Law Minister & Vice President
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court's Credibility "SkyHigh", Can't Be Eroded By Individuals' Statements: Bombay HC On Dismissing PIL Against Law Minister & Vice President

Live Law  

"The credibility of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is sky-high. It cannot be eroded or impinged by the statements of individuals," the Bombay High Court said in a detailed order dismissing the PIL against the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. Petitioner - the Bombay Lawyers Association sought to restrain them from discharging their duties claiming …

SC judge recuses himself from hearing Punjab government plea against bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia
2 years, 1 month ago

SC judge recuses himself from hearing Punjab government plea against bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia

The Hindu  

Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant on Monday recused himself from hearing an appeal filed by the Punjab Government against the High Court order granting bail to Former Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drug case. As soon as a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and J. K. Maheshwari took up the appeal of the …

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary
2 years, 2 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 …

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking To Bring UP CM Under Purview Of UP Lokayukta Act
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking To Bring UP CM Under Purview Of UP Lokayukta Act

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking to bring the office of Chief Minister in the purview of Lokayukta Act of the State of Uttar Pradesh. When the counsel for petitioner, Advocate Shiv Kumar Tripathi submitted that the state legislature was to be directed, CJI stated – "Mandamus cannot be issued to legislature to enact …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (8th January 2023-14th January 2023)
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (8th January 2023-14th January 2023)

Live Law  

Striking down of Section 10 Income Tax Act, recognition of the right of States to constitute Committees on Uniform Civil Code, PILs on recognition of menstrual leaves and the Joshimath sinking, along with hearings on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the Delhi Government versus the LG dispute – a lot has happened in the Supreme Court of India this past …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup [November 21 - November 27]
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup [November 21 - November 27]

Live Law  

Presumption Under Section 139 NI Act Includes A Presumption That There Exists A Legally Enforceable Debt Or Liability : Supreme Court Jain P. Jose vs Santhosh | 2022 LiveLaw 979 | SLP 5241 OF 2016 The Supreme Court reiterated that the presumption under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act includes a presumption that there exists a legally enforceable debt or …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Andhra Govt's Challenge Against HC's Stay On Probe Into Amaravati Land Scam
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Andhra Govt's Challenge Against HC's Stay On Probe Into Amaravati Land Scam

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgement on an appeal preferred by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging a High Court order staying the government orders sanctioning the constitution of a Special Investigating Team to probe into the allegations of land scam in Amaravati during the previous dispensation under the Telugu Desam Party. These two government orders came under the scanner …

Supreme Court allows Hemant Soren’s appeal against Jharkhand High Court order
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court allows Hemant Soren’s appeal against Jharkhand High Court order

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the appeals of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, state govt against High Court order on maintainability of PILs for probe in mining lease issue. The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's appeal, setting aside the Jharkhand High Court's order which had accepted the maintainability of a Public Interest Litigation in …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : September 12 To September 17,2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : September 12 To September 17,2022

Live Law  

Hyderpora Encounter - "Decent Burial Given, Last Rites Performed By State" : Supreme Court Dismisses Father's Plea For Handing Over Son's Body Case Status: Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir And Ors. Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Goa Cess On Fluid Milk Act, 2000 Case Status: Goa State Co-Op Milk Producers Union …

Supreme Court to hear cases on Delhi vs Centre, Reservation policy and NRC
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear cases on Delhi vs Centre, Reservation policy and NRC

India Today  

The Supreme Court will hear four important and long pending cases today, September 7. The cases that the Supreme Court may hear today are: 1) Delhi vs Centre dispute over control over services The Delhi government had moved a plea before the Supreme Court in 2017 for clarification of the issue of whether administrative services and transfer postings of officials …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : August 8- August 14, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : August 8- August 14, 2022

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judgments Section 311 CrPC Application Cannot Be Dismissed Merely On The Ground That It Will Lead To Filling In Loop Holes Of Prosecution Case: Supreme Court Case details: Varsha Garg vs State of Madhya Pradesh 2022 LiveLaw 662 | CrA 1021 of 2022 The Supreme Court observed that an application under Section 311 CrPC cannot be dismissed merely …

Supreme Court Seeks Production Of PIL Filed Before HC Seeking Probe Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Production Of PIL Filed Before HC Seeking Probe Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, to submit a copy of the writ petition filed before the High Court which sought an independent probe against him for alleged money laundering through shell companies. The State has assailed the Jharkhand High Court's order dated June 3 wherein the bench of Chief Justice Dr R. Ranjan and …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up: July 17 To July 23, 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up: July 17 To July 23, 2022

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judgements Opportunity Of Hearing Not Required To Be Afforded To Army Officers Before Suspending Them Pending Court Of Inquiry : Supreme Court Case Stat: Col. Vineet Raman Sharda vs Union of India | 2022 LiveLaw 606 The Supreme Court observed that opportunity of hearing is not required to be afforded to army officers before suspending them pending the …

Supreme Court Adjourns Jharkhand Govt's Plea Challenging Maintainability Of PIL Seeking Probe Against CM Hemant Soren
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Jharkhand Govt's Plea Challenging Maintainability Of PIL Seeking Probe Against CM Hemant Soren

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the petition filed by the Jharkhand Government's plea assailing the High Court's order accepting the maintainability of a PIL seeking independent probe against Chief Minister Hemant Soren for alleged money laundering through shell companies. The bench had made its clear that the High Court should decide this first" The State has assailed the Jharkhand …

Delhi vs Centre: Supreme Court refers to Constitution bench dispute over control of services
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi vs Centre: Supreme Court refers to Constitution bench dispute over control of services

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the dispute between the Centre and the Delhi government over control of services in the national capital. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said the Constitution bench had dealt with all issues arising out of the dispute except the issue …

Supreme Court reserves order on power tussle between Delhi govt vs Centre
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court reserves order on power tussle between Delhi govt vs Centre

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its orders on the Centre’s petition to refer to a larger Constitution Bench the dispute involving the Delhi Government and the Lieutenant Governor regarding control over services. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said, “We are reserving our orders on the issue.” Senior advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 10 To January 16, 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 10 To January 16, 2022

Live Law  

Right Of Preemption A Maligned, Feudal, Archaic And Outmoded Law, Reiterates Supreme CourtCase name: Punyadeo Sharma vs Kamla DeviCitation: 2022 LIVELAW 23The Supreme Court observed that the right of pre-emption is a maligned law and are characterised as 'feudal, archaic and outmoded'.In this case, the appellants are purchasers of the land in question vide sale. 'State & Director Of Prosecution …

Supreme Court Not In Favour Of Setting Up Regional Benches : Centre Tells Rajya Sabha
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Not In Favour Of Setting Up Regional Benches : Centre Tells Rajya Sabha

Live Law  

In response to the questions regarding pendency of matters before the Supreme Court of India and High Courts and the government's proposal to set up four regional appellate courts to reduce pendency of cases, the Law Minister Mr. Kiren Rijiju in his written reply informed the Rajya Sabha that the Supreme Court had consistently not agreed for setting up of …

Supreme Court Asks Railways To Explain Contrary Positions Taken In Different Cases On Rehabilitation Policy For Slum Dwellers
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Asks Railways To Explain Contrary Positions Taken In Different Cases On Rehabilitation Policy For Slum Dwellers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today pulled the Ministry of Railway for taking contradictory stands before different forums including the Top Court with regards to its Rehabilitation Policy for evicted slum dwellers.The bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar directed the Secretary, Ministry of Railways to explain the conflicting position taken before different forums including. The bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: September 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 409 To LL 2021 SC 524]
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: September 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 409 To LL 2021 SC 524]

Live Law  

Principle Of Equal Pay For Equal Work Cannot Be Applied Merely On Basis Of DesignationThe Supreme Court has observed that the principle of equal pay for equal work cannot be applied merely on basis of designation. "We find that reinstatement cannot be automatic, and the transgression of Section 25F being established, suitable compensation would be the appropriate remedy", the bench …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up, October 11 To October 17, 2021
3 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up, October 11 To October 17, 2021

Live Law  

Income Tax Act - Date Of Receipt Of Order Irrelevant For Computing Limitation Under Section 263 : Supreme CourtCase Title : Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai vs Mohammed Meeran Shahul HameedCitation : LL 2021 SC 572The Supreme Court has held that the date of the receipt of the assessment order has no relevance in computing the limitation period for the …

Appointment Of Physically Challenged Lawyers As Notaries : Supreme Court To Hear Centre's Appeal Next Month
3 years, 6 months ago

Appointment Of Physically Challenged Lawyers As Notaries : Supreme Court To Hear Centre's Appeal Next Month

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four weeks time to the Centre to file its rejoinder in a special leave petition filed by it challenging the Madras High Court's order of affirming single judge's order for appointing physically challenged lawyers as notaries. Letter Patent Appeal Before Division Bench Of Madras High Court The Government of India had filed a Letter …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up, July 26 To August 1, 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up, July 26 To August 1, 2021

Live Law  

Writ Jurisdiction Not For Deciding 'Hotly Disputed Questions Of Facts', Reiterates Supreme CourtCase: Shubas Jain vs. Rajeshwari Shivam Citation: LL 2021 SC 335The Supreme Court has reiterated that a High Court cannot invoke its writ jurisdiction to adjudicate 'hotly disputed questions of facts'.It is not for the High Court to make a comparative. Writ Jurisdiction Not For Deciding 'Hotly Disputed …

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