6 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing demanding scrapping Article 35A to resume today: Only BJP lawyer to present case, main hearing on 31 Aug

The Supreme Court on Monday is set to hear a petition seeking the scrapping of Article 35A in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, three weeks after the court was adjourned. According to ANI, the apex court will hear only lawyer and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay’s fresh plea against Article 35A, while the main hearing in the case is likely to take place on 31 August. Fresh plea in SC challenges the constitutional validity of Article 35A A fresh plea was moved in the Supreme Court on Friday challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A that empowers the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to define “permanent residents” for bestowing special rights and privileges to them. Senior NC leader and local MLA Javed Ahmed Rana led the protest march and said dilution or scrapping of Article 35A would have serious ramifications.

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1 year, 1 month ago

For Kashmir, life after Article 370

Hindustan Times

The unanimous decision of the Supreme Court’s five-judge bench to uphold the Centre’s 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 should, hopefully, ensure closure in the challenge to the status of Jammu and Kashmir within the Indian Union. In his judgment, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud held that Article 370, which gave a special status to J&K, was a transitory …

1 year, 1 month ago

Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

The Hindu

Several political parties in Jammu and Kashmir expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 on Monday, with National Conference’s Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti pledging to “continue with their political struggle” to restore the pre-August 5, 2019 position. The PDP has suspended all political activities for the …

1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370: What is the case all about?

Firstpost

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has delivered its judgment on the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Here’s a look at the case and its significance “Tomorrow the judges will give their verdict, we hope for justice,” said former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday, ahead of the Supreme …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 | 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day

Live Law

Yesterday marked the final day of arguments in the long-pending case challenging the Union Government's 2019 decision to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution, with the Supreme Court reserving its judgement in the matter. Constitution Of India Recognises Constitution Of J&K: Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium, in his arguments …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case Petitioner Files Affidavit In Supreme Court Affirming Oath To Uphold Indian Constitution & Protect Territorial Integrity

Live Law

National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Mohammad Akbar Lone, who is the lead petitioner in the batch of petitions challenging the repeal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, on the direction of the Supreme Court, has filed an affidavit stating that he would preserve and uphold the provisions of the Constitution of India and protect the territorial …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

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1 year, 4 months ago

Article 35A virtually took away fundamental rights, observes CJI DY Chandrachud

India TV News

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday made a strong and clear observation that Article 35A virtually took away fundamental rights. "By enacting Article 35A, fundamental rights of equality, liberty to practice profession in any part of the country and others were virtually taken away," the CJI observed. "Even today two political parties are before this court defending Article …

1 year, 4 months ago

J&K Constitution 'subordinate' to Indian Constitution: Centre to Supreme Court

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday prima facie agreed with the Centre's submission on pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 that the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir is "subordinate" to the Indian Constitution, which is on a higher pedestal. Without naming the two mainstream political parties of the erstwhile state, the Centre said citizens have been misguided that the special …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 35A took away three key rights from Indians: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

Article 35A, which granted special rights to permanent residents of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir, took away a bundle of fundamental rights of the people of India, the Supreme Court observed on Monday, while hearing the matter of the abrogation of Article 370 and the restructuring of J& K into two Union territories. According to a Constitution bench …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 35A took away fundamental rights while giving special rights to permanent residents of J&K, says CJI

The Hindu

August 28, 2023 08:03 pm | Updated August 29, 2023 11:24 am IST - NEW DELHI Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said Article 35A, which empowered the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature to define “permanent residents” of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. “Article 35A gave special rights and privileges to permanent residents and …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 hearing: Omar, Mehbooba express satisfaction

The Hindu

As the petitioners contesting the abrogation of Article 370 concluded their arguments in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir’s regional parties — the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party — expressed satisfaction and optimism regarding the case. We now await the final judgement,” former J&K Chief Minister and NC vice president Omar Abdullah said. …

1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370 case | Will retain special status of northeast States: Centre to Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted the Centre’s assurance that it does not intend to “touch” the special constitutional provisions protecting the interests of the people of the northeastern States. Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day …

1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 7

The Hindu

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave on Thursday argued in the Supreme Court that the abrogation of Article 370 is a colourable exercise of powers since the BJP government in its 2019 manifesto had proposed the repeal of Article 370. Countering such a contention, Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud said that the argument that the power to abrogate Article 370 ended …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 6

The Hindu

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan on August 16 apprised the Supreme Court that the internal sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir was not revoked with the signing of the Instrument of Accession in 1947. Notably, senior advocate Dushyant Dave submitted before the Constitution Bench that Article 370 of the Constitution is a ‘temporary provision’ not due to the efflux of time but …

1 year, 5 months ago

Article 370 hearing: lawyers lay bare illegality, unconstitutionality, says Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu

Lawyers are laying bare the patent illegality and unconstitutionality of the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 in the Supreme Court, former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti said on Wednesday. When me and my party colleagues gave voice to the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir since the State was dismembered and its special …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 4

The Hindu

Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium on August 9 apprised a Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud that the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly did not intend for Article 370 to be abrogated and that it had envisioned for the Constitution of India to apply to J&K with modifications and exceptions. During the hearing, CJI Chandrachud also enquired …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 3

The Hindu

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on August 8 apprised a Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Gavai, and Surya Kant, has been adjudicating upon a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. The court on August 3 asked whether Article 370, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 2

The Hindu

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on August 3 argued before the Supreme Court that the Legislature did not have the power to recommend the abrogation of Article 370 as per the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution. During the hearing on August 2, Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud enquired as to whether Article 370 was a provision in the …

1 year, 5 months ago

In Article 370 hearing, the original text and spirit count

The Hindu

Tomorrow, August 2, the Supreme Court of India will begin hearing oral arguments in the case concerning Article 370 of the Constitution. Its chief drafter, Gopalaswami Ayyangar, had described the State Constituent Assembly’s recommendation, as mandated by clause to Article 370, as a “condition precedent” to any effort at abrogating the provision. Thus, Article 370 came to be seen, together …

1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging scrapping of Article 370 from August 2

India Today

The Supreme Court will hear from August 2 petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. During the hearing, the Supreme Court made it clear that it would not hear the fresh affidavit filed by the Centre regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Senior advocate Raju Ramachandran told …

1 year, 6 months ago

NC, PDP, CPI(M) hail Supreme Court’s decision to hear petitions challenging the reading down of Article 370 in J&K

The Hindu

Several of Jammu & Kashmir’s regional parties, which have challenged the Centre’s decision to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 in 2019, on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the petitions challenging the reading down of Article 370. “Welcome Hon’ble SC’s decision to finally hear petitions pending since 2019 challenging the illegal abrogation of Article 370. The SC …

1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear on July 11 pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation

India TV News

Hearing on Article 370: Supreme Court will hear on July 11 a batch of pleas challenging the scrapping of Article 370 from the Constitution, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Petitions against Article 370 abrogation Several petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC to hear pleas related to Article 370 in July

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will list for hearing in July a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 conferring special status to Jammu and Kashmir and the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, which split Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. A number of petitions are pending in …

2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to list pleas challenging Article 370 after summer vacation

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions - challenging the law used to scrap Article 370 - after the summer holidays. Article 370, which gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, was scrapped in 2019 by the government as J&K was split into two union territories. In 2019, several petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC may hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 after summer vacation

India Today

Even as the delimitation exercise in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has finally begun, the Supreme Court has indicated that it could take up the petitions challenging the central government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 after the summer holidays, scheduled from May 23 to July 11. This year, as the central government initiated the delimitation exercise for the …

2 years, 10 months ago

Writ Petition Under Article 32 To Quash FIR/Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Entertained: Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court observed that a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India to quash FIR/criminal proceedings cannot be entertained.It is not expected that the relief which can be considered by the High Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. The Supreme Court observed that a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India to quash FIR/criminal …

3 years, 4 months ago

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: ‘BJP wanted to have dialogue with me’

The Hindu

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, hardline Hurriyat leader who passed away in Srinagar on September 1 at the age of 91, believed that the Sangh Parivar’s rhetoric on Article 370 had less to do with safeguarding India’s integrity or securing the economic progress of Jammu and Kashmir than with its electoral politics and its attempts to create a Hindu rashtra. In …

3 years, 5 months ago

Two years of abrogation of Article 370: Tracing decay of controversial law that sealed terms of J&K's accession

Firstpost

We look into the history of the now-defunct Article 370 and 35 A and what lead to its inception in the first place to shed light on modern faultlines. Since then, India amended Article 370 at least 12 times – by Congress’ own admission – and has used it at least 45 times to extend provisions of the Indian Constitution …

3 years, 6 months ago

Congress seeks new domicile rules, job guarantee for locals in J&K

The Hindu

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who led the party’s delegation at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting on J&K on Thursday, said the party had placed five demands, including restoration of full Statehood, holding early elections, and the return of Kashmiri Pandits, but did not demand the restoration of Article 370 in J&K. …

4 years, 1 month ago

Article 32 Is An Important & Integral Part Of Basic Structure Of Constitution : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court reiterated the importance of Article 32 of the Constitution of India in a judgment delivered on Thursday. "Article 32 is an important and integral part of the basic structure of the Constitution. Article 32 provides for the enforcement of the fundamental rights, which is most potent weapon", observed a bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subash Reddy …

4 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court's contrasting views on petitions under Article 32 raise the hackles of experts

The Hindu

ON November 16, hearing a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of the Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, the Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde said the court was trying to discourage petitions under Article 32. I have never seen an attitude like this.” But in Siddique Kappan’s case, the Chief Justice of India said there was a “spate of petitions” …

4 years, 1 month ago

'We Are Trying To Cut Down Article 32 Jurisdiction': Chief Justice of India

Live Law

For the second day in a row, the Chief Justice of India expressed the disinclination to entertain writ petitions under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. "'We are trying to cut down the Article 32 jurisdiction", CJI S A Bobde said on Tuesday.The CJI made the above statement to Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora who was appearing in a writ …

5 years, 2 months ago

SC Adjourns Petitions Challenging Abrogation Of Art 370 To Dec 10

Live Law

The Supreme Court five-judge bench headed by Justice N. V. Ramana on Thursday deferred to December 10 the hearing in a string of petitions challenging the restructuring of Article 370.After the 4 weeks' time sought by the Centre for filing its reply, when the cases were taken up by the court on Thursday, the bench was of the view that …

5 years, 2 months ago

Centre justifies Article 370 decision in Supreme Court

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Centre justified in the Supreme Court on Monday the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the militants and separatist elements, with the support of foreign forces inimical to India, were taking advantage of the situation. The Centre's affidavit said it was observed over the years …

5 years, 2 months ago

'Article 370 is foolproof': Amit Shah exudes confidence on Centre's 5 August move on Kashmir, says it will pass legal test

Firstpost

Amit Shah further claimed that the 5 August move on Article 370 has made a ‘huge impact’ in the election-bound Haryana that sends one the highest number of individuals to the armed forces. Claiming Article 370 to be the root cause of terrorism in Kashmir, Home Minister Amit Shah said Centre’s move to abrogate its provisions that accorded semi-autonomous status …

5 years, 4 months ago

Five-judge constitution bench to hear petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 from first week of October

Firstpost

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that a five-judge Constitution Bench will hear all petitions related to abrogation of Article 370 from the first week of October. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that a five-judge constitution bench will hear all petitions related to abrogation of Article 370 from the first week of October. The apex court also …

5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir: five-judge Supreme Court Bench to hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred to a five-judge Bench petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. “Let all the petitions on Article 370 issue go to a five-judge Bench for hearing,” Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, heading a three-judge Bench, said. He is provided Z-category …

5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today

India TV News

The Supreme Court Wednesday will hear nearly 10 pleas in connection with the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The bench will hear Communist Party of India leader Sitaram Yechury's habeas corpus petition, in which, he has challenged the detention of Kashmir politician and party general secretary Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami. Shah Faesal, an independent …

5 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Defence Officers, Bureaucrats Move SC Against Article 370 Move

The Quint

On 16 August, the apex court had refrained from examining the legal challenges posed to the changes made in the Constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the petitions filed on the "serious issue" of the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution suffer from defects. The apex court, which was dealing with the first petition …

5 years, 4 months ago

Abrogation of special status of J-K big milestone, will ensure development: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Friday that the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is a “big milestone” for the unity and integrity of the country and will ensure development of the state. At a public rally in Jind, ahead of Haryana polls, Shah said the revocation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution …

5 years, 5 months ago

Scrapping of Article 370 and 35A big milestone for the unity, integrity of India: Amit Shah

India Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Friday that abrogation of Article 370 and 35A were big milestones for the unity and the integrity of India. Asserting that the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir will ensure the development of the state, Amit Shah also said that something was incomplete because of Article 370. We had been …

5 years, 5 months ago

Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: SC to hear Congress leader's plea tomorrow seeking withdrawal of restrictions, release of political leaders

Firstpost

NC leaders Mohammad Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi have also filed a petition in the SC challenging the abrogation of Article 370. New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the Centre’s decision to impose restrictions and “other regressive measures” in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of the provisions of Article 370. Besides, …

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Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: January 1 To January 12, 2025

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The Orissa High Court on Monday declined to grant relief to a number of photographers/guides working in the precincts of Konark Sun Temple who challenged a new policy requiring minimum qualification of matriculation for grant of license to operate in the premises of the world-renowned historical monument. The Court further observed – “Merely on the ground that the appellants had …

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Supreme Court Issues Notice On Congress MLA Chanda Gaur's Plea Against MP HC's Refusal To Dismiss Election Petition Filed By BJP MP Rahul Lodhi

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Delhi HC questions maintainability of plea against poll sops for women

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Delhi HC questions maintainability of plea against AAP poll promise

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the maintainability of a plea against Aam Aadmi Party’s recent poll promise of paying a stipend of ₹2,100 to women in the Capital under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana if the party returns to power. “How is it maintainable as an election petition?” Justice Jyoti Singh said, and advised the petitioner to file …

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Association For Protection Of Democratic Rights Approaches High Court Challenging Denial To Participate In Kolkata Book Fair

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Supreme Court junks Karnataka Congress MLA's plea over 'vague' election win claim

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Public Interest Won't Be Protected If Media Is Curbed: P&H HC Closes Contempt Plea Over News Article On Alleged Corruption In Court

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court closed the contempt case initiated against Hisar District Court advocates and editor of a local daily for getting published an article against district judges that they are allegedly practising.The alleged contemnor relied on Section 13 of the Contempt of Court, in defence.According to Section 13, the court may permit, in any proceeding for contempt …

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Amit Shah should resign, says Kozhikode MP

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Amit Shah should resign, says Kozhikode MP

The Hindu

Raghavan, MP, has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation for allegedly undermining Dr. B.R. Since that is not possible now, its leaders are resorting to insulting the Constitution and its founders,” Mr. Raghavan said, accusing the party of showing contempt not only towards the Constitution but also towards Dalits. Citing the BJP’s reluctance to conduct a caste census, Mr. …

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Amendment To Affidavit For Incorporating Statement Of Truth Impermissible: Jharkhand High Court

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The Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that an amendment to the affidavit in a commercial suit pleading, seeking to incorporate a statement of truth, is impermissible under the provisions of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The Court emphasised that the statement of truth must be filed in the prescribed format under Rule 15A of the Act, and cannot be amended …

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

Live Law

Part 1 can be read here. Supreme Court Issues Directions Against Misleading Ads: Self Declaration Forms By Advertisers; Influencers Must Endorse Responsibly Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | 2024 LiveLaw 381 Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah The Supreme Court, in a pivotal order passed a slew of measures to protect consumers from misleading Case …

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UPSC age limit cut-off of August 1 challenged by aspirants in letters to CJI

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UPSC age limit cut-off of August 1 challenged by aspirants in letters to CJI

India Today

A group of at least 15 civil service exam aspirants has approached Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna with individual letters, challenging the current age eligibility rule. They argue that the regulation, which sets August 1 as the cut-off date for determining the maximum age limit, is discriminatory and violates the principle of equal opportunity. Under the existing regulations, general …

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Jammu and Kashmir: Iltija Mufti joins protest outside CM's residence over reservation, check their demands

India TV News

In a significant development in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti, along with several political figures and hundreds of students, joined a protest outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, demanding a review of the new reservation policy. The controversial reservation policy The new policy, introduced in the lead-up to the …

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Legitimate dissent can’t be equated with sedition: Rajasthan HC

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Legitimate dissent can’t be equated with sedition: Rajasthan HC

Hindustan Times

The Rajasthan High Court, emphasising that legitimate dissent cannot be equated with sedition or anti-national acts, has quashed an FIR registered against Sikh preacher Tejender Pal Singh Timma who was charged under Sections 152 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly endangering India’s unity and sovereignty through social media posts. According to legal news website LiveLaw, the court …

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Order 23 Rule 2 CPC| Limitation For Suit Instituted Afresh Applies As If Earlier Suit Was Never Filed: Jharkhand High Court

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The Jharkhand High Court has under Order 23 Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, the limitation period for a fresh suit instituted with court permission applies as if the original suit had never been filed. Order 23 CPC pertains to withdrawal and adjustment of suits wherein Rule 2 states that in any fresh suit instituted on permission granted under …

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Protest vs protest on last day as House session ends

Hindustan Times

A bitter winter session of Parliament, marked by acrimony between the government and Opposition, protests and counter protests over Union home minister Amit Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar, the first attempt in Independent India to remove the vice-president, a landmark debate on 75 years of the Constitution, and ugly scenes that led to a flurry of police complaints and privilege …

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Punjab Govt Defers Civic Body Polls In Certain Wards After Plea Before HC Alleges Snatching Of Nomination Papers In Front Of Police

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The Punjab Government today deferred the Municipal Corporation elections in certain wards of Patiala and Dharamkot district after a plea before the Punjab and Haryana High Court was filed alleging snatching of nomination papers in front of police. Justice Harkesh Manuja noted that, “It has also been assured by learned Advocate General, Punjab, that proceedings in accordance with law shall …

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'Judicial Time & Resources Abused': Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes Rs.5 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Supressing Facts, Filing Repeated Pleas

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs.5 lakh on litigant who repeatedly abused the process of court by filing successive pleas and suppressed “crucial fact.” The plea was filed challenging the resumption order of a land which was allotted to the petitioner subject to certain conditions. A bench of Justice Arun Palli and Justice Vikram Aggarwal …

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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order To Register Defamation Case Against Asst Commissioner For Shouting At Senior Lawyer, Calls It Quasi-Judicial Function

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The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of the Magistrate court directing the registration of a defamation case against the Assistant Commissioner of Kundapura who while discharging quasi-judicial function, allegedly acted erratically and became furious and shouted at a senior lawyer and a member of Kundapura Bar Association, appearing before him. Therefore, she could be treated as a …

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Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Public Servant For Commenting On CM's Plea To Govt Officers To Donate 1-Month Salary For Flood Relief

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The Kerala High Court quashed proceedings against a public servant for allegedly making "sarcastic comments" on a WhatsApp group concerning the Chief Minister's appeal to government officers to donate their one-month salary to a relief fund after the 2018 floods.The court found that the alleged comments were not intended to cause any injury to the benificiaries of the flood relief …

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Master distorians: Cong slams PM Modi, Shah over criticism of Nehru for 1st amendment

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Hitting back at the BJP for accusing Jawaharlal Nehru of curbing freedom of speech through the Constitution's first amendment, the Congress Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as "master distorians" persistently attacking their "favourite target".The opposition party asked whether it is too much to expect any adherence to truth and facts from the …

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'A Synopsis Can't Run Into 128 Pages!' : Supreme Court Asks Registry To Ensure Synopsis Is Trimmed Down

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The Supreme Court recently expressed surprise at a synopsis of a petition running into 128 pages. "The appellant, who has appeared in person, has filed a synopsis running into 128 pages, loaded with details much of which is not relevant for our purposes. The appellant instead of appearing before the Family Court, Agra has directly challenged this order of the …

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75 Years Of The Constitution And The Court: A Fascinating Journey

Live Law

This year marks the 75th year of our Constitution which was finally approved by the Constituent Assembly and adopted with all fervour and enthusiasm on November 26, 1949. The limitations imposed by constitutional law on the actions of government are essential for the preservation of public and private rights, notwithstanding even the representative character of political institutions. But in countries …

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'Master distorians': Congress slams PM Modi, Shah over criticism of Nehru for 1st Constitutional amendment

New Indian Express

"It makes Article 19 justiciable and I do not wish to minimise the importance of this change in the protection of civil liberty in this country," he said. Article 31 was the result of the Supreme Court striking down zamindari abolition laws in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other states," he said. "Both those master distorians-- the PM and the HM …

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Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Even a good constitution can prove to be bad if those implementing it are not good, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha J P Nadda said on Tuesday, asserting the "bad lot" interfered with the Indian Constitution many times. Participating in a discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India", Nadda …

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BJP's JP Nadda slams Congress, calls Emergency 'evil attempt to strangle democracy'

India Today

Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday criticised the Congress, calling the Emergency an "evil attempt to strangle democracy," during the second day of the special debate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption in the Rajya Sabha. Union Minister JP Nadda, while addressing the Kashmir issue during the Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha, expressed his gratitude to Parliament for …

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Congress MLA Chanda Singh Gaur Moves Supreme Court Against HC's Refusal To Dismiss Election Petition Filed By BJP MP Rahul Singh Lodhi

Live Law

Congress MLA Chanda Singh Gaur has approached the Supreme Court challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's rejection of her plea under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC to dismiss an election petition filed by BJP MP Rahul Singh Lodhi.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, before whom the case was listed today, has posted it to January, 2025. Congress MLA …

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'After Taking Money, Client Isn't Told If Case Filed Or Not' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Senior Advocate, Laments 'Sorry State'

Live Law

The Supreme Court today highlighted a sorry state of affairs that a Senior Advocate is indulging in suppression of facts in pleas filed before the Court. The Court was dealing with a remission related plea in which the petitioner, represented by Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra, simultaneously approached the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court seeking identical reliefs and failed to …

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Findings Of Arbitrator U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Scrutinised As If Court Is Sitting In Appeal: Chhattisgarh High Court

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The Chhattisgarh High Court bench of Justices Smt. Rajani Dubey and Shri Bibhu Datta Guru has held that findings of the Arbitrator cannot be scrutinised under section 34 of the Arbitration Act as if the court is sitting in appeal. The appellant submitted that the Commercial Court ought not to have interfered with the findings of the fact with respect …

High Court Limitation Held Act Claim Award Arbitrator

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks On The Word 'Hindu'

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a defamation case registered against Congress Leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Satish Jarikholi, who was charged under Section 500 and 153 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging to have hurt the sentiments of Hindus as he made a statement that the word “Hindu” has a dirty meaning. A single judge Justice M Nagaprasanna …

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Employer's Assessment Of Employee's Worth Is Final, Suitability Of An Individual For A Particular Post Cannot Be Scrutinized By Courts: J&K HC

Live Law

Emphasising that the assessment of an employee's worth and suitability must be left to the employer's bona fide decision the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that the suitability of an individual for a particular post and administrative exigencies cannot be scrutinized by courts. courts cannot interfere with the orders of transfer and substitute their own decision …

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Dispute Related To Infringement Of Copyright Is Arbitrable, Arbitrator Can Be Appointed U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Orissa High Court

Live Law

The Orissa High Court bench of Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh has held that dispute related to infringement of copyright is arbitrable for which arbitrator can be appointed by the court under section 11 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts The present application has been filed under section 11 of the Arbitration Act, seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to resolve …

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PM Modi pushes for UCC implementation, says, ‘Working with full force for a Secular Civil Code’

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a discussion in Lok Sabha on "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India", expressed the government’s commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code. He stressed the Supreme Court's repeated support for the UCC and stated, "We are working with full force for a Secular Civil Code." Commitment to a Secular Civil Code …

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

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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 …

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

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