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

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

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Bombay Lawyers Association challenging High Court's order dismissing its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their remarks in public about the basic structure doctrine evolved by the Top Court and the Collegium system for appointment of Judges. The Apex Court noted, “we believe that the High Court’s view is correct.” While dismissing the plea, a Bench comprising Justice SK Kaul and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah recorded in the order that - “If any authority has made an inappropriate statement, the observations that the Supreme Court is broad enough to deal with the same is the correct view.” Herein, the Bench was referring to the observation made by the Bombay High Court wherein it said, “The credibility of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is sky-high. The Special Leave Petition stated that the two public functionaries have disqualified themselves to hold the constitutional post by showing "lack of faith" in the Constitution by attacking its institution, i.e., the Supreme Court, and showing scant regard for the law laid down by it. While dismissing the challenge, the Bombay High Court had said that credibility of the Supreme Court of India is "sky-high" and it cannot be eroded or impinged by the statements of individuals.

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High Court notice to Karnataka government over dropping cases against MPs, MLAs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge, saying a notice for the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is pending with him. He asked the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to share with the Secretary General of the Supreme Court the information that …

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

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

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

Live Law  

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 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 …

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Appointments Of AAGs, Law Officers; Says Executive's Domain To Decided Their Suitability
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Appointments Of AAGs, Law Officers; Says Executive's Domain To Decided Their Suitability

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a PIL filed by the national President of “Lashkar-E-Hind”, challenging the appointment of Additional Advocate Generals and Law Officers by the State Government, for lacking any merits and being filed solely on the basis of vague allegations. “The suitability of a lawyer who is engaged by the Government is a matter exclusively within the …

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

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

Live Law  

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

'Don't Dig Up Ghosts, Be Sensitive About Judiciary': Supreme Court In PIL Against Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Over Remarks On Justice Ramana
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't Dig Up Ghosts, Be Sensitive About Judiciary': Supreme Court In PIL Against Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Over Remarks On Justice Ramana

Live Law  

While hearing a PIL filed against ex-Andhra Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over his allegations of impropriety against former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, the Supreme Court today remarked that people should be sensitive atleast towards the judiciary. In the context of the main matter, Justice Kant posed to the petitioner's counsel, "who has advised you to unnecessarily …

Kerala High Court quashes case against Goa Governor over Sabarimala remarks
4 months ago

Kerala High Court quashes case against Goa Governor over Sabarimala remarks

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday quashed a case registered against Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai for his controversial remarks regarding the entry of women at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. The case, filed by Kozhikode Kasaba police, was linked to a speech Pillai made in 2018 during a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha meeting, in which he expressed opposition to the …

SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer
6 months, 1 week ago

SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance against the Karnataka High Court Judge Justice V Srishananda for his controversial "Pakistan" and "undergarment" comments, and sought a detailed report from the state High Court's Registrar General in the issue within two weeks. Taking strong exception of the remarks made by Justice Srishananda during one of its judicial …

Supreme Court Criticises P&H High Court & Punjab Govt For Not Reinstating Judicial Officer Whose Dismissal Was Set Aside By SC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Criticises P&H High Court & Punjab Govt For Not Reinstating Judicial Officer Whose Dismissal Was Set Aside By SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently expressed disapproval of the refusal of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the State of Punjab to reinstate a judicial officer whose dismissal from service was set aside by the Supreme Court in 2022.In 2022, the Supreme Court had set aside the order passed by the Punjab Government in 2009. The Supreme Court recently expressed …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL On Stray Dog Issue, Asks Petitioner To Move HC
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL On Stray Dog Issue, Asks Petitioner To Move HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition pertaining to the prevention of mishaps arising due to stray dogs issue. Therein, the Court had disposed of a batch of petitions relating to the stray dog issue, stating that in view of Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, the matter can now be decided by the respective High Courts. “Considering all the intervening developments …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court turns down petition seeking CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking an investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation into the violence in Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The petitioner, Alakh Alok Srivastava, pointed out allegations of sexual violence in Sandeshkhali and highlighted the prior concerns of the apex court …

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case
1 year, 1 month ago

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday in its order refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation filed by a lawyer, Alakh Alok Srivastava, seeking a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation or Special Investigation probe, along with compensations for the victims into the alleged violence and sexual assault cases in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village. The apex court's two-judge bench, headed …

J&K High Court Closes 'Vague' PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Appointment Of 'Special Police Officers' In J&K Police
1 year, 3 months ago

J&K High Court Closes 'Vague' PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Appointment Of 'Special Police Officers' In J&K Police

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has closed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the appointment of Special Police Officers as Constables in the J&K Police Department between 2018 and 2020. The bench comprising Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi observed that the petitioner's allegations were vague and …

Madras High Court Advocates Association Passes Resolution Against CAT Judicial Member, Says She Asked An Advocate To 'Get Out'
1 year, 6 months ago

Madras High Court Advocates Association Passes Resolution Against CAT Judicial Member, Says She Asked An Advocate To 'Get Out'

Live Law  

In a resolution signed by more than 200 advocates, the Madras High Court Advocates Association has condemned the conduct of the Judicial Member of Central Administrative Tribunal, Chennai Bench, Ms Lata Baswaraj Patne, stating that she asked a lawyer to “get out”. In its resolution dated September 26th, the Association said that the utterances made by the member revealed a …

'Have To Keep In Mind Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Central Govt Authority To Regulate Media
1 year, 7 months ago

'Have To Keep In Mind Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Central Govt Authority To Regulate Media

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently underlined the significance of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression while dismissing a PIL which sought a direction to the Government of India to constitute a "Broadcast Regulatory Authority of India" to regulate media. The petition filed in 2020 by Reepak Kansal in the backdrop of the coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput case …

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against 'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s Letters To Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi From Jail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a public interest litigation seeking to restrain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, accused in a cheating case, from releasing the alleged derogatory letters from jail to media about actors Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi and Chahatt Khanna. The PIL was moved by Nishant Singh, a public servant calling himself as “one of the hard-core fans” …

Supreme Court Rejects Advocates' Association's Plea Challenging HC Instructions To District Courts On Disposal Of Old Cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Advocates' Association's Plea Challenging HC Instructions To District Courts On Disposal Of Old Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, refused to entertain a petition filed by the OBC Advocates Welfare Association assailing the legality of three circulars issued by the Madhya Pradesh High Court asking District and Sessions Courts to dispose of 25 of their oldest cases every quarter to clear pendency. The Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court intervened and asked …

Lawyers' Body Moves Supreme Court Seeking 2 Years Cooling Off Period For Retired Judges To Accept Post-Retirement Appointments
1 year, 9 months ago

Lawyers' Body Moves Supreme Court Seeking 2 Years Cooling Off Period For Retired Judges To Accept Post-Retirement Appointments

Live Law  

Amid mounting criticism over retired judges accepting post-retirement sinecures, a public interest litigation petition has been filed seeking a ‘cooling off’ period of two years before any retired judge of the Supreme Court or high courts can accept a political appointment. The petition states: “Under Articles 32 and 226, the Supreme Court and the high courts enforce fundamental rights of …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Supreme Court to hear Bombay lawyers body plea for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Bombay lawyers body plea for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of the Bombay Lawyers Association against Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar over their remarks on the judiciary and the collegium system for appointment of judges. In an appeal, the lawyers body said the "frontal attack not just on the judiciary but the Constitution'' by …

Maharashtra Bar Council Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Lawyer For Filing "Frivolous" PIL Against A Sitting Judge
1 year, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Bar Council Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Lawyer For Filing "Frivolous" PIL Against A Sitting Judge

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an advocate for filing a PIL against Bombay High Court Judge – Justice Revati Mohite Dere – and allegedly maligning and tarnishing hers as well as the Judiciary’s image. The Bar Council has constituted a 3-member disciplinary committee against Advocate Mursalin Shaikh “for making the frivolous allegations viral …

Bombay Lawyers Association Moves Supreme Court To Disqualify Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium
1 year, 11 months ago

Bombay Lawyers Association Moves Supreme Court To Disqualify Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium

Live Law  

Bombay Lawyers Association has approached the Supreme Court challenging High Court's order dismissing its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their remarks in public about the basic structure doctrine evolved by the Top Court and the Collegium system for appointment of Judges.The Special Leave Petition states that the two public functionaries. Bombay Lawyers Association …

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

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Against Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium System
2 years, 1 month ago

Breaking | Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Against Vice President, Law Minister Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium System

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL against the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their constant public criticism of the judiciary’s ‘collegium system’ and remarks against the basic structure doctrine. Petitioner - the Bombay Lawyers Association sought to restrain them from discharging their duties claiming that the two have disqualified themselves from holding …

Centre clears 5 judges after prod from Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre clears 5 judges after prod from Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

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

PIL In Bombay HC Seeks To Restrain Vice President, Law Minister From Discharging Duties Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium
2 years, 1 month ago

PIL In Bombay HC Seeks To Restrain Vice President, Law Minister From Discharging Duties Over Remarks On Basic Structure Doctrine, Collegium

Live Law  

A PIL has been moved in the Bombay High Court to restrain the vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar and law minister Kiren Rijiju from discharging their duties after constant public criticism of the ‘collegium system’ and remarks against the basic structure doctrine. Petitioner - the Bombay Lawyers Association claims that the two have disqualified themselves from holding constitutional posts of Vice …

PIL against Vice President Dhankar, Law minister Rijiju for 'no faith' in Constitution
2 years, 1 month ago

PIL against Vice President Dhankar, Law minister Rijiju for 'no faith' in Constitution

India Today  

The Bombay Lawyers Association approached the Bomby High Court with a Public Interest Litigation against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju saying they should be discharged from their duties because they have shown a "lack of faith" in the Constitution. It said the VP and the law minister "insulted the Supreme Court using derogatory language". The …

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary

Live Law  

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

HC CJ recuses from hearing plea against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment
2 years, 2 months ago

HC CJ recuses from hearing plea against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Friday recused from hearing a review petition against an order dismissing a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of DY Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India. Two days later, the high court bench dismissed with costs of ₹1 lakh the PIL by Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari against CJI Chandrachud’s appointment. The petitioner …

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers
2 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers

The Hindu  

Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against a group of lawyers who held protests and blocked his entry to court on Monday. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Prakash Shrivastava expressed his displeasure over the developments on Monday. ‘Attempts to terrorize judiciary’ Reacting to the developments, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of …

When A Private Entity Is Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction, Judicial Review Restricted To Public Functions: J&K&L High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

When A Private Entity Is Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction, Judicial Review Restricted To Public Functions: J&K&L High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently ruled that in cases where a private body is amenable to writ jurisdiction, the powers of judicial review are confined to actions which have an element of public duty involved. Adjudicating upon the matter the bench took support from the Supreme Court judgement in BCCI vs. Cricket Association of Bihar and …

Supreme Court Pulls Up LLM Student For Filing PIL To Remove Reservation System
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up LLM Student For Filing PIL To Remove Reservation System

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking to remove the system of reservations in the country while terming the said PIL "an abuse of process". The PIL, which was filed by an LLM student was listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha. At the very outset, CJI DY Chandrachud expressed …

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Judicial Enquiry Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Judicial Enquiry Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a writ petition which sought judicial enquiry against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in relation to an order passed in a case.The petitioner, appearing as party-in-person, alleged that a bench led by ex-CJI Gogoi had dismissed his case in merely 10 minutes in a "dictatorial manner". The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed …

‘How Is This A PIL?’: HC on Petition Seeking Order to Restrain Maharashtra Guv Koshyari 'From Speaking'
2 years, 3 months ago

‘How Is This A PIL?’: HC on Petition Seeking Order to Restrain Maharashtra Guv Koshyari 'From Speaking'

News 18  

How is this a PIL, asked a division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Abhay Ahuja on Thursday, questioning the petitioner as to how can the court restrain the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari “from speaking”. WHAT IT STATES The petition stated that Koshyari on February 2 had said that Samarth Ramdas was the ‘Guru’ of Chhatrapati …

SC-Lawyer Seeks AG's Consent For Contempt Action Against Info. Commissioner For 'Lowering' Supreme Court's Authority In His Order
2 years, 3 months ago

SC-Lawyer Seeks AG's Consent For Contempt Action Against Info. Commissioner For 'Lowering' Supreme Court's Authority In His Order

Live Law  

A Supreme Court Advocate-On-Record has written a letter to the Attorney General for India, R. Venkataramani, seeking his consent for the initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against the Information Commissioner, CIC-Uday Mahurkar claiming that he lowered the authority of the Supreme Court of India in his Order. Essentially, in an order dated 25-11-2022, the Information Commissioner, Uday Mahurkar had observed …

'Petition Seeking Writ Of Quo Warranto Misconceived': SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of ITAT Vice Presidents
2 years, 4 months ago

'Petition Seeking Writ Of Quo Warranto Misconceived': SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of ITAT Vice Presidents

Live Law  

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court judgment dismissing challenge against appointment of two persons as Vice Presidents of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.No recourse to the writ jurisdiction of the High Court to seek a writ of quo warranto could have been taken, the bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala observed.Aniruthan, a lawyer, had earlier …

Supreme Court News Updates Weekly Round Up [October 31 to November 6]
2 years, 4 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Change Name Of Bombay High Court As Maharashtra High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Change Name Of Bombay High Court As Maharashtra High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition which sought to change the name of Bombay High Court as Maharashtra High Court.A bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Vikram Nath dismissed the petition filed by VP Patil after noting that it is a matter to be decided by the Parliament. The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition which sought …

[Judges' Appointment] No Reason To Assume That Collegium Isn't Mindful Of Its Duty: Uttarakhand High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

[Judges' Appointment] No Reason To Assume That Collegium Isn't Mindful Of Its Duty: Uttarakhand High Court

Live Law  

Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation plea pertaining to the appointment of judges in the HC as per the sanctioned strength, the Uttarakhand High Court recently observed that it is the Job of the HC Collegium to make the recommendations and that there is no reason to assume that the collegium is not mindful of its duty, or that it …

Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Filed Against Bharat Jodo Yatra Alleging Traffic Snarls
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Filed Against Bharat Jodo Yatra Alleging Traffic Snarls

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition which alleged Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra was causing traffic snarls in the state.The Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly dismissed the petition as the petitioner failed to produce documents proving the allegations averred in the plea. The Kerala High Court on …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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