About 3.5 Crore Cases Pending In Indian District Courts: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointment Of More Judges In Subordinate Judiciary
4 years, 2 months ago

About 3.5 Crore Cases Pending In Indian District Courts: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointment Of More Judges In Subordinate Judiciary

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A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, underscoring the issue of long pendency of cases in Subordinates Courts in India, inter alia seeking formal guidelines and rule of procedures for the appointment of judges within the time-bound duration. The Petitioner pointed out that about 3.5 crore cases are pending in Indian District Courts, out of which about 2.5 crore cases are of criminal nature. In this backdrop, the Petitioner has urged the Court to direct the concerned authorities to fill the vacant posts of subordinate courts and also increase the number of Judges in proportion laid down in All India Judges Association & Ors. Further, the Petitioner has suggested that the Supreme Court and the High Court may, in exercise of their powers under Article 127 of the Constitution, appoint effective and efficient Judges as AD-HOC Judges.

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The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
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1 day, 16 hours ago

The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment

The Hindu  

The facts in the Justice Yashwant Varma case are indeed disturbing. However, when the news of the incident spread, it caused such a public furore that the CJI convened other meetings of the Collegium and decided to institute an in-house inquiry conducted by a three-judge committee which included two Chief Justices of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab …

Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28
1 day, 17 hours ago

Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu  

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
3 days, 23 hours ago

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

Op India  

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 laid forth judicial standards, mandates that judges disclose their assets and creates procedures for dismissing Supreme Court and High …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
4 days, 10 hours ago

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The in-house committee set up by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is expected to commence its work this week as the judiciary moves swiftly to address the controversy surrounding the reported discovery of a large amount of cash at justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi. Burnt pieces of a currency note seen among debris near the …

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench
5 days, 3 hours ago

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench

Op India  

The Justice Yashwant Varma controversy has taken a new turn as a fresh 24th March Delhi High Court cause list shows him leading the bench. According to media reports, this could be an administrative issue as such schedules are sometimes set at least a week in advance and it could be the reason behind Justice Varma’s name on the list. …

Cash-at-home row: Less than 7% High Court judges publicly declared their assets
5 days, 11 hours ago

Cash-at-home row: Less than 7% High Court judges publicly declared their assets

India Today  

Forty-nine of the 763 sitting High Court judges across India have publicly declared their assets amid a controversy over the discovery of a huge stash of cash allegedly at Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma's house. At least 29 of the 53 Punjab and Haryana High Court judges have declared their assets, the highest number, followed by the Delhi …

DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law
5 days, 16 hours ago

DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law

Deccan Chronicle  

Doubts about the chances of corrupt individuals presiding over courts in India have been widely expressed, starting from oblique references to plain statements about the share of tainted judges within the system. The events that followed a fire that gutted loads of currency notes in the house of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma have proved the whistleblowers right. Every …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
6 days, 9 hours ago

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the purported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. The decision was taken by the CJI following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court
1 week, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 8 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court

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The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Gujarat High Court Judges: Shri Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Shri Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Shri. In its meeting held on Wednesday the Collegium …

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary
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3 weeks ago

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary

Live Law  

Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, observed: “It is not enough to find comfort solely in the growing number of female judicial officers if we are unable to secure for them a sensitive work environment and guidance”. While women's increased entry into the judiciary paints a hopeful picture, the number goes substantially down when it comes to their appointment as judges in …

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary
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3 weeks ago

Women's Day | To Be A Woman In Indian Judiciary

Live Law  

Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, observed: “It is not enough to find comfort solely in the growing number of female judicial officers if we are unable to secure for them a sensitive work environment and guidance”. While women's increased entry into the judiciary paints a hopeful picture, the number goes substantially down when it comes to their appointment as judges in …

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Notifies Permanent Appointments For Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent judges. Justice Sakthivel, who enrolled as an Advocate in 1998 joined the District Judiciary in 2011 through direct recruitment and held positions such as Additional District Judge in Thanjavur and Coimbatore, Administrator General and the Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, Registrar General …

Supreme Court Stays Recruitment Process Of Judicial Magistrates In Gujarat Without Minimum Practice Condition
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Stays Recruitment Process Of Judicial Magistrates In Gujarat Without Minimum Practice Condition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stayed the recruitment process of the Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Civil Judge-Junior Division, in Gujarat. The Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Gujarat High Court allowing the recruitment process to proceed without any requirement of minimum number of years of practice as a lawyer. It pertains to recruitment through an The Supreme Court today stayed the …

Special court for SC/ST cases inaugurated in Nagercoil
1 month ago

Special court for SC/ST cases inaugurated in Nagercoil

The Hindu  

Shriram, Chief Justice of Madras High Court, on Saturday said that the new court building for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes embodies the spirit of justice offering profound inspiration and steadfast support to the marginalised people of the district. He made this statement at the inaugural event of the special court in the cadre of district judges for trial of …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 10, 2025 To February 16, 2025
1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 10, 2025 To February 16, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Hitesh Verma v. M/S Health Care At Home India Pvt. Based on the aforementioned observation, the Court directed the Registrar “to submit the report and apprise the Court on the next date as to whether any follow-up action is taken on the Judicial Orders passed by the Court on the working of the Registry, and if yes, …

Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals
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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals

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The Supreme Court recently directed all High Courts to submit detailed reports on the pendency of criminal appeals, seeking comprehensive data on cases pending before Single Judges and Division Benches, including a bifurcation based on the bail status of the accused. We, therefore, direct the Registrar Generals of all the High Courts to submit a detailed report to this Court …

Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals
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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Reports From High Courts On Pendency Of Criminal Appeals

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently directed all High Courts to submit detailed reports on the pendency of criminal appeals, seeking comprehensive data on cases pending before Single Judges and Division Benches, including a bifurcation based on the bail status of the accused. We, therefore, direct the Registrar Generals of all the High Courts to submit a detailed report to this Court …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Making Four Additional Judges Of Madras High Court Permanent

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended making four additional judges of the Madras High Court as permanent. In its meeting held on 20th February, 2025, the collegium has proposed the appointment of following judges as the permanent judges of Madras High Court: Justice Ramasamy Sakthivel Justice P Dhanabal Justice Chinnasamy Kumarappan, and Justice Kandasamy Rajasekar The Centre appointed the four …

All India Judicial Service Need Of The Hour: Former CJI DY Chandrachud
1 month, 1 week ago

All India Judicial Service Need Of The Hour: Former CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Former Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud has batted for the introduction of an All-India Judicial Service, basing on the model of central civil services, for recruitment of judges to the district judiciary across the country. He said that recruitment to the district judiciary is not done by the Government of India or Supreme Court and it is carried …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions CJI's role in 'Executive Appointments': 'How can in a democracy...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions CJI's role in 'Executive Appointments': 'How can in a democracy...'

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday questioned the participation of the Chief Justice of India in the selection of the Central Bureau of Investigation Director or any executive appointment. Dhankhar said that in recent years access to the judiciary has been "weaponised" in a way that is not happening in any other country. Expressing deep concern over attempts to influence …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

30% judges’ posts vacant in Haryana districts courts: Union min
1 month, 3 weeks ago

30% judges’ posts vacant in Haryana districts courts: Union min

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state for law and justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said that 30% of judicial officers’ posts are vacant in Haryana. The MP, in his question, asked about the strength of judges at district courts in Haryana and at Punjab and Haryana high court. In e-Courts Phase II of the project, one video conference equipment each has …

'Each Judge Has 15K-20K Matters' : Supreme Court Expresses Concern At Allahabad HC Case Pendency; Stresses On Need To Fill Vacancies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Each Judge Has 15K-20K Matters' : Supreme Court Expresses Concern At Allahabad HC Case Pendency; Stresses On Need To Fill Vacancies

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today disposed of a writ petition filed by 95-year-old petitioner seeking directions for the Allahabad High Court to take up her second Appeal pending since 2013 and decide the matter at the earliest. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan directed that the order passed in the present writ petition shall be treated as a …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 27, 2025 To February 02, 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 27, 2025 To February 02, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Harshit Harish Jain & Anr. Case Details: M. Venkateswaran v. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 117 The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act who refused to cooperate with the wedding reception function since …

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI & HC Chief Justices Meet To Discuss Evening Courts, Ad Hoc Judges; Supreme Court Holds Conference On State Judiciary Issues

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, two senior Supreme Court judges, High Court Chief Justices, and senior High Court judges met to discuss filling vacancies in High Courts, appointing ad-hoc judges, and establishing Evening Courts. CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Supreme Court Judges Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant led the discussions with the High Court Chief Justices and Judges. In …

With an eye on backlog, Supreme Court relaxes condition for appointment of ad hoc judges to HCs
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

With an eye on backlog, Supreme Court relaxes condition for appointment of ad hoc judges to HCs

The Hindu  

A Special Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday relaxed a condition that ad hoc judges can be appointed to State High Courts only if their judicial vacancies crossed 20% of the sanctioned strength. Article 224A of the Constitution provides for the appointment of retired High Court judges as ad hoc judges. …

Ad-hoc judges can be appointed to deal with criminal cases in HCs: Supreme Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Ad-hoc judges can be appointed to deal with criminal cases in HCs: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested the appointment of ad-hoc judges in high courts to deal with the huge pendency of criminal appeals. Gavai and Surya Kant referred to the data on pendency of criminal cases in several high courts and said in Allahabad High Court alone there were 63,000 criminal appeals pending. The bench said it could partly modify …

Supreme Court Proposes To Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges In High Courts With High Criminal Appeals Pendency
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Proposes To Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges In High Courts With High Criminal Appeals Pendency

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today proposed to modify its earlier decision which said that ad hoc judges can be appointed in High Courts only when vacancy is 20% or more of the total sanctioned strength of the High Court. The special bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices BR Gavai and Suryakant was hearing the matter relating to the pending appointment …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Maya Devi and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. Case Details: Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 61 The Supreme Court enunciated the principles that courts must adhere to while appreciating and evaluating evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Case Details: State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh Citation: 2025 LiveLaw …

Dr. Ashutosh Mishra Appointed As Registrar Of DBRANLU, Sonepat
2 months, 1 week ago

Dr. Ashutosh Mishra Appointed As Registrar Of DBRANLU, Sonepat

Live Law  

Dr. Ashutosh Mishra has been appointed as the Registrar of Dr. B.R. Dr. Mishra's expertise has also been sought by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, where he was nominated to an advisory committee for the development of the research course at DAIC, Government of India, New Delhi. Dr. Mishra has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic …

Bar association seeks establishment of district-level courts at Mayiladuthurai
2 months, 1 week ago

Bar association seeks establishment of district-level courts at Mayiladuthurai

The Hindu  

The Mayiladuthurai Bar Association has urged authorities to expedite the establishment of district-level courts in the recently formed Mayiladuthurai district. The Mayiladuthurai district court, which functioned as a Sub Court prior to the district’s formation, was subsequently upgraded to an Additional District Court and later to a full-fledged District and Sessions Court. “At present, the district has only one District …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils

Live Law  

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 519 : AIR 2024 SC 5338 Expunging of adverse judicial remarks against an advocate - The Supreme Court set aside interim orders passed by the High Court …

Judicial Member Vacancy At Central Administrative Tribunal
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Judicial Member Vacancy At Central Administrative Tribunal

Live Law  

Central Administrative Tribunal invites application for the post of Judicial Member. Name of the Post: Judicial Member No. of Post: 05 Essential Qualification and Experience • As per Rule 3 of the Tribunal Rules, 2021, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Judicial Member, unless he, is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court; or has …

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC collegium recommends Patna HC CJ K Vinod Chandran as top court judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to be appointed as a judge of the apex court. During his long tenure as a judge and chief justice of the high court, Justice Chandran has acquired significant experience in diverse fields of law," said the collegium resolution. The apex court collegium also comprising …

Top Court nudges Centre to consider more regional benches of Armed Forces Tribunal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top Court nudges Centre to consider more regional benches of Armed Forces Tribunal

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday, while praising the substantial contribution to the Armed Forces from Chandigarh, also emphasised the need for more regional benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal in these states, along with circuit benches. The court was hearing a petition by the Madras Bar Association, raising issues of vacancies and related concerns in the Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandigarh. …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 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: December 2024
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 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 …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments : High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme Court The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition …

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
3 months ago

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Live Law  

Director of the company not responsible for its day-to-day affairs cannot be held liable for dishonour of cheque. Prem Raj v. Poonamma Menon, 2024 LiveLaw 272 : 6 SCC 143 Section 138 – Dishonouring of cheque – Held, existence of any “enforceable debt or other liability” not found. Raj Reddy Kallem v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 336 Section 147 …

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court
3 months ago

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as judges for Rajasthan High Court

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, in its resolution passed on December 22, recommended the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Rajasthan High Court. The three-member Supreme Court collegium, also comprising senior judges of the apex court, Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, held its meeting on December 22 and recommended names …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 16, 2024 To December 22, 2024
3 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 16, 2024 To December 22, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Velu & Anr. The court reduced the death sentence of the accused to a sentence of imprisonment for 25 years as “the present is not a case where it can be said that the possibility of reformation is completely ruled out.” Case Details: Ayub Khan v. State of Rajasthan Citation: 2024 LiveLaw …

Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation
3 months ago

Judiciary A 'Third Pillar Of Democracy', Seems To Be Treated Shabbily By State Govt: Punjab & Haryana HC On Lack Of Judge's Accommodation

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court takes a "a serious view of the sad situation where it seems that the State of Punjab is treating the third pillar of democracy very shabbily." The Court noted that in Sub Division Derabassi, District Mohali, 03 Judicial Officers are holding Court on the ground floor of a double storied building in which Sub …

2024 Round-Up| Constitution Bench Decisions Of Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

2024 Round-Up| Constitution Bench Decisions Of Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court in 2024 held several Constitution Benches to resolve crucial and long pending issues with nationwide socio-legal ramifications. State's Power To Tax Mineral Rights In Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/S Steel Authority Of India & Ors, the Supreme Court held by an 8:1 majority that States have the power to levy tax on mineral rights and that …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars
3 months, 1 week ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
3 months, 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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3 months, 2 weeks 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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3 months, 2 weeks 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
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 Monthly Round-up: November 2024
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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