Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

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VRS: It is not open for the Employees to withdraw the Application after the stipulated last dateThe Supreme Court in Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Corporation vs. Manoj Kumar & Anr. VRS: It is not open for the Employees to withdraw the Application after the stipulated last date The Supreme Court in Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Corporation vs. Manoj Kumar & Anr. Release plea of longest serving prisoner of Kashmir convicted under TADA rejected Kashmir valley’s longest serving prisoner would continue to be in Prison as Supreme Court rejected his Writ petition seeking release Notice to banks on Mallya plea for recall of contempt notice The Supreme Court on Monday directed the consortium of 17 banks led by the State Bank of India which have initiated loan recovery proceedings against liquor baron Vijay Mallya, to respond to his plea seeking the recall of the notice of contempt for allegedly not making full disclosure of all the assets owned by him and his family as directed by the top court earlier. AAP govt withdraws suit in SC for demarcating powers Three days after the Supreme Court accused the Delhi’s Kejriwal government of attempting to initiate parallel proceedings on the issue of its ongoing tussle with the Lt Governor over sharing of powers, the AAP government on Friday withdrew the suit on the subject Bulandshahr Rape: Azam Khan’s Statement to be examined, Nariman appointed as Amicus, Probe stayed Supreme Court on Monday prima-facie expressed disapproval of the alleged comments made by Uttar Pradesh minister and Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan that the Bulandshahr gang rape incident in which a minor girl and her mother were victims was a “political conspiracy” to malign his party-led government in the state.

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CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house
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CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

Hindustan Times  

The in-house inquiry into the controversy surrounding justice Yashwant Varma gained momentum on Tuesday as the three-judge panel visited his official residence in Delhi from where a large amount of cash was discovered on March 14. In a parallel development on Monday, Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay withdrew all judicial work from justice Varma, as per CJI …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
2 days, 20 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 …

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma
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Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

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Judicial work has been withdrawn from Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma with immediate effect in view of the controversy of alleged discovery of unaccounted currencies at the outhouse in his residential premises. “In view of recent events, the judicial work from Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma is withdrawn with immediate effect, till further orders,” the circular reads. This …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
3 days, 20 hours ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

India Today  

Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

Cash-at-home row: What’s the 2018 CBI case involving Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma?
5 days, 11 hours ago

Cash-at-home row: What’s the 2018 CBI case involving Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma?

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Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, who is at the centre of a storm after a huge pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly discovered at his official home, was named in an FIR by the CBI in a sugar mill fraud case in 2018. allahabadhighcourt.in via PTI Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma is under scanner after a huge stash …

Supreme Court initiates in-house probe into Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma cash recovery incident: Report
6 days, 12 hours ago

Supreme Court initiates in-house probe into Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma cash recovery incident: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday initiated an in-house probe into Delhi high court Justice Yashwant Varma after a huge pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from his residence after a fire broke out at the bungalow, Bar & Bench reported, citing unnamed sources. Delhi high court Justice Yashwant Varma The Supreme Court has also sought a report from Delhi …

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

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Nominal Index Citations In Re Recruitment of Visually Impaired In Judicial Services v. The Registrar General The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, SMW No. Case Details: Devinder Kumar Bansal v. The State of Punjab Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 291 The Supreme Court upheld the denial of anticipatory bail to a public servant accused of demanding illegal gratification. Case Details: Vijay Bahadur …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- January 2025
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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- January 2025

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Adalat Refund court fees - The petitioner sought a refund of court fees paid in the trial court, first appellate court, and second appellate court after the High Court decided the second appeal based on an amicable settlement between the parties. Jage Ram v. Ved Kaur, 2025 LiveLaw 138 Aircraft Act, 1934 Section 12B - Investigation by Local Police - …

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday denied bail to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case. Arun Gawli, who is undergoing life imprisonment for the 2007 murder of Mumbai Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar, claims to have complied with all the conditions of the 2006 remission policy. The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on …

High Court slams Maharashtra govt for laxity in Atrocities Act case, seeks compliance
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High Court slams Maharashtra govt for laxity in Atrocities Act case, seeks compliance

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Monday criticised the Maharashtra government for its lackadaisical approach in taking action against its own Additional Public Prosecutor, who was absent during the hearing of a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. The bench of Justice Prithviraj Chavan was hearing a petition filed by one SV Guthule, who belongs to the Scheduled …

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

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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 …

Appeals Of Accused & Victims Under NIA Act Can't Be Dismissed On Ground That Delay Can't Be Condoned Beyond 90 Days : Supreme Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Appeals Of Accused & Victims Under NIA Act Can't Be Dismissed On Ground That Delay Can't Be Condoned Beyond 90 Days : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court today directed that appeals filed by accused or victims in matters under the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 would not be dismissed on reason that delay beyond a period of 90 days cannot be condoned. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was hearing a batch of pleas challenging S. 21 …

Top court denies Ram Rahim relief in sacrilege cases
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top court denies Ram Rahim relief in sacrilege cases

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s plea to halt his trial and restrain the Punjab Police from continuing its probe into the 2015 sacrilege cases, while making it clear that the matter would be heard in detail at a later stage. Ram Rahim A bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and K …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law
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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

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SERVICE LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024 Administration Constitution of India - Article 16, 16 and 335 - Efficiency of Administration - Article 335 does not limit sub-classification; rather, it reinforces the importance of inclusion and equality in public services in line with Article 16. Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh, 2024 LiveLaw 611 : AIR 2024 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 20, 2025 To January 26, 2025
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 20, 2025 To January 26, 2025

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Nominal Index Citations Balbir Singh & Anr Etc v. Baldev Singh Through His Lrs & Ors. Case Details: M/s Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council and Another Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 95 The Supreme Court opined that the party aggrieved by an order/award of the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council passed under Section 18 …

Supreme Court Gives Last Chance To States/UTs On Compliance With Directions To End Caste Discrimination In Prisons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Gives Last Chance To States/UTs On Compliance With Directions To End Caste Discrimination In Prisons

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The Supreme Court on January 27 granted "one last opportunity" to the States and Union Territories to file compliance reports of the orders passed in the Sukanya Shantha judgment. Last year, while observing that discrimination inside prisons based on grounds of caste, gender, and disability is illegal, the Court initiated a suo moto proceedings tilted In Re: Discrimination Inside Prisons. …

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

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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 …

Coal scam: Justice K.V. Viswanathan recuses himself, CJI to reconstitute bench
2 months, 1 week ago

Coal scam: Justice K.V. Viswanathan recuses himself, CJI to reconstitute bench

The Hindu  

Supreme Court judge Justice K. V. Viswanathan on Thursday recused himself from hearing coal scam cases, saying he had appeared in one of the matters as a lawyer. The pleas seek a modification of earlier Supreme Court orders that had barred the high courts from taking up appeals against trial court orders passed in criminal cases related to alleged illegal …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 6, 2025 To January 12, 2025
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 6, 2025 To January 12, 2025

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Nominal Index Citation M/S Naresh Potteries v. M/S Aarti Industries and Anr., SLP No. Case Details: Bernard Francis Joseph Vaz and Ors v. Government of Karnataka and Ors Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 2 The Supreme Court observed that although the land acquisition compensation is to be determined at the market rate prevailing on the date of issuance of the notification regarding …

Gujarat High Court Continues Temporary Restoration Of Senior Advocate Designation Of Yatin Oza For Six More Months Effective January 1
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Continues Temporary Restoration Of Senior Advocate Designation Of Yatin Oza For Six More Months Effective January 1

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The Gujarat High Court, in a notification earlier this month, has resolved to extend the temporary restoration of Yatin Narendrabhai Oza's designation as Senior Advocate for an additional six months, effective from January 1, 2025. The matter stemmed from a controversy in which the Gujarat High Court had revoked Oza's Senior Advocate designation in July 2020. The High Court while …

Supreme Court Slams Maharashtra Officials For Non-Payment Of Land Acquisition Compensation, Directs Recovery Of Cost From Guilty Officers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Slams Maharashtra Officials For Non-Payment Of Land Acquisition Compensation, Directs Recovery Of Cost From Guilty Officers

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The Supreme Court today slammed Maharashtra authorities over non-payment of timely compensation to persons whose lands were compulsory acquired by the state way back in 2005. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was dealing with the petitioner's plea against a High Court order, whereby the Zilla Parishad was directed to pay compensation to respondent-claimants against compulsory …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 30, 2024 To January 05, 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 30, 2024 To January 05, 2025

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Index Citations Union of India & Ors. Case Details: Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust and Ors v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Pratapsinh Maharaj Bhonsle and Another, Arising out of SLP No.18977 of 2016) Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1041 The Supreme Court set aside an order passed by the High Court of Bombay dated April 26, 2016. The bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta …

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

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024

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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
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024

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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 …

‘Why should Govt of India not adhere to timelines’: Supreme Court slams Centre over delay in appeal filings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Why should Govt of India not adhere to timelines’: Supreme Court slams Centre over delay in appeal filings

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the central government, including the National Highways Authority of India, for excessive delays in filing of appeals. Hearing a plea filed by the NHAI, Chief Justice Of India Sanjiv Khanna observed that everyone is adhering to the time schedule for filing appeals in almost 95 per cent of the cases, asking, “Why should the …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Annual Digest Part 1: Citations 1-133
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Annual Digest Part 1: Citations 1-133

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 1 To 2024 LiveLaw 133 The appellant in this case held lease hold rights on behalf of Indian Oil Company qua a retail outlet at Satna. Wife's Refusal To Consummate Marriage Amounts To Mental Cruelty, Ground For Divorce: MP High Court Title: Sudeepto Saha v. Moumita Saha Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 6 The Madhya Pradesh High Court has …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 650 to 2024 LiveLaw 654 Nominal Index: Zahid Khamisa vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr, 2024 LiveLaw 650 Imperial Consultants and Securities vs. Deputy CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 651 Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust vs. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 652 Nav Chetna Charitable Trust vs, CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 653 Chandrabhan Atulkar v. MOIL Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw 654 Judgments/Final …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]
3 months ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

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Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

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

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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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 …

Private Party Can't Seek Punishment For Contempt Of Court Without Prior Written Consent Of Advocate General: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms
3 months ago

Private Party Can't Seek Punishment For Contempt Of Court Without Prior Written Consent Of Advocate General: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms

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The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a contempt petition filed by an advocate, observing that it was not maintainable under the Contempt of Courts Act as the petitioner lacked locus and failed to fulfil mandatory requirements for initiating such proceedings. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, in its decision, observed, “It is well settled if a private party seeks punishment for contempt of …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Filling Of NRI Quota Seats In NEET-PG 2024 Counselling Till Final Verdict Is Passed
3 months, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Filling Of NRI Quota Seats In NEET-PG 2024 Counselling Till Final Verdict Is Passed

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In an interim order on Wednesday the Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the filling up of seats under the NRI Quota in the NEET-PG 2024 counselling, till the final judgment is passed. The division bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Anuradha Shukla observed, "Taking into consideration the fact that the matter has been heard and …

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against termination of 2 Madhya Pradesh judges
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against termination of 2 Madhya Pradesh judges

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the suo motu writ petition registered in connection with the termination of services of six female civil judges by the Madhya Pradesh government, of which two are yet to be reinstated. On the last date of hearing, the top court had slammed the state high court for terminating the services of …

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

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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 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 Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought the response of 6 State Governments and their High Courts on the issue of adverse effects of stay orders in criminal trials and the delay in granting sanctions for criminal prosecution. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar was hearing the Suo motu case regarding the adverse effect …

Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Adverse Effects Of Stay Orders On Criminal Trials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Adverse Effects Of Stay Orders On Criminal Trials

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The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding the adverse effect of stay orders passed by appellate courts on criminal trials.A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar will hear the suo motu case on Monday.The case is titled "In Re : Adverse Effect of Stay Orders Granted By Appellate Courts On …

‘Men would understand if they menstruated…’: Supreme Court criticises dismissal of 6 women judges in Madhya Pradesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Men would understand if they menstruated…’: Supreme Court criticises dismissal of 6 women judges in Madhya Pradesh

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticized the dismissal of six women civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, questioning the fairness of the criteria used. It also commented that ‘men would understand the situation if they experienced menstruation.’ A panel of Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh was hearing a case related to the termination of female civil judges. The …

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere In Kerala HC Order Invalidating 'Compassionate Appointment' To Late MLA's Son
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere In Kerala HC Order Invalidating 'Compassionate Appointment' To Late MLA's Son

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in the order of the Kerala High Court which had set aside the appointment of late MLA Ramachandran Nair's son in the State's Public Works Department under 'compassionate employment'.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the challenge against the Kerala High Court order which cancelled the. The …

Krishna Janmabhumi Row | Wrong Reporting Of Court Proceedings Would Amount To Contempt: Allahabad HC Directs Media To Observe Restraint
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Krishna Janmabhumi Row | Wrong Reporting Of Court Proceedings Would Amount To Contempt: Allahabad HC Directs Media To Observe Restraint

Live Law  

In the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute in Mathura, the Allahabad High Court has warned the media sternly regarding the irresponsible or incorrect reporting of court proceedings. In May last year, the Allahabad High Court transferred to itself all the suits pending before the Mathura court, praying for various reliefs pertaining to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute, allowing …

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 …

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

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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 …

‘Raining FIRS’: Supreme Court grants arrest shield to YSR Cong’s Sajjala B Reddy
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Raining FIRS’: Supreme Court grants arrest shield to YSR Cong’s Sajjala B Reddy

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday shielded YSR Congress Party’s social media head Sajjala Bhargava Reddy from arrest for two weeks to enable him to approach the high court for bail, observing the interim protection was akin to allowing the petitioner to get first aid while the state government was “raining FIRs” on him. Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]
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Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]

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Supreme Court S.29A Arbitration | 'Sufficient Cause' To Extend Time For Award Should Be Interpreted To Facilitate Effective Dispute Resolution : Supreme Court Case Title: M/S AJAY PROTECH PVT. 34078 of 2023 The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Arif S. Doctor has held that Section 9 of the A&C Act is not the correct mechanism to obtain relief against …

Supreme Court Stays Contempt Proceedings In Gujarat High Court Against Judicial Officer
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Stays Contempt Proceedings In Gujarat High Court Against Judicial Officer

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently stayed the contempt proceedings in the Gujarat High Court initiated against a judicial officer, an Additional Senior Civil Judge. The judicial officer approached the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Gujarat High Court which allowed his addition as a respondent in a contempt petition filed by a person who alleged that he was illegally arrested …

SC halted trial court proceedings in Sambhal Jama Masjid case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC halted trial court proceedings in Sambhal Jama Masjid case

Op India  

On 29th November, the Supreme Court of India directed the Sambhal District Court to halt proceedings in the case involving the Shahi Jama Masjid in Chandausi. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, passed the order while hearing the petition filed by the Mosque Committee challenging the survey ordered by the Trial Court. TC …

Rs 5k fine for filing false contempt case in Telangana
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rs 5k fine for filing false contempt case in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Stating that strict action would be initiated against individuals who waste the court’s valuable time, Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti of the Telangana HC on Friday imposed a Rs 5,000 fine on a petitioner for filing a false contempt case and directed that the amount be contributed to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Tera …

SC Criticizes Telugu States District Courts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC Criticizes Telugu States District Courts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court was shocked with the conduct of judicial and administration proceedings in the district judiciary of the Telugu states, where judicial officers issued orders on a Sunday in the face of an apex court stay. The apex court expressed apprehensions over the aptitude of the presiding officers of the district courts in the two states, who could …

Judicial Orders Mandating Incarceration- Recent Trend Of Imposition Of Restriction On Filing A Subsequent Bail Petition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Judicial Orders Mandating Incarceration- Recent Trend Of Imposition Of Restriction On Filing A Subsequent Bail Petition

Live Law  

The fixing of time for concluding the trial and renewing the Bail application after a certain time became a generally inevitable part of criminal jurisprudence of the High Courts of India and the Supreme Court while deciding Regular Bail Petitions. To de-valuing of clean hand of the accused, facts, circumstance and stage of the case and fixing time for subsequent …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Discharges Contempt Proceedings Against State Bar Council After Its Unconditional Apology For 2023 Lawyers' Strike
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Discharges Contempt Proceedings Against State Bar Council After Its Unconditional Apology For 2023 Lawyers' Strike

Live Law  

While deciding a suo-moto PIL, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court discharged the contempt proceedings against the State Bar Council for calling a strike last year. The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain in its November 21 order observed, “In view of unconditional apology offered by the contemnors, we hereby discharge …

Supreme Court issues notice to Yasin Malik, others on CBI's plea to transfer trial in two cases
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court issues notice to Yasin Malik, others on CBI's plea to transfer trial in two cases

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today sought a response from Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik and others on a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation to transfer the trial in two cases from Jammu to New Delhi. During the proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that Malik need not be physically taken to Jammu court for trial …

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