Reminiscing 2014: 15 judgments by the Apex Court that altered the course
10 years, 2 months ago

Reminiscing 2014: 15 judgments by the Apex Court that altered the course

Live Law  

Here is a list of the 15 judgments that were rendered in 2014 and which set the law in a different direction:1. National Legal Services Authority Union of India and Other In this judgment that was hailed by rights activists throughout the country, an apex Court bench comprising of Justice A.K. Krishan State of Haryana Getting rid of the shackles that had been holding the justice system when it came to handling rape cases, apex Court bench comprising of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice N.V. Ramana ruled that bodily injuries on victim are not necessary to prove the offence of Rape. Charu Khurana & Others Union of India & Others The petition, as the Court observed, “exposes with luminosity the prevalence of gender inequality in the film industry, which compels one to contemplate whether the fundamental conception of gender empowerment and gender justice have been actualized despite number of legislations and progressive outlook in society or behind the liberal exterior, there is a façade which gets uncurtained on apposite discernment.” The Bench comprising of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice U.U. If the five different acts were done in five different localities any one of the courts exercising jurisdiction in one of the five local areas can become the place of trial for the offence under Section 138 of the Act.” A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court finally held that a Complaint of Dishonor of Cheque can be filed only to the Court within whose local jurisdiction the offence was committed, which in the present context is where the cheque is dishonoured by the bank on which it is drawn.

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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 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 4 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 …

Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights

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Chief Justice of India D.Y. Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union Of India : In this case, an Article 32 petition was filed by Bachpan Bacho Andolan seeking mandamus to the Union of India to formulate and implement a national action plan for children on the issue of drugs, alcohol and substance abuse amongst children, the Supreme Court directed that the …

Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice DY Chandrachud's Judgments On Socio-Economic Justice, Gender Equality, Reproductive Rights, Child Welfare & Disability Rights

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union Of India : In this case, an Article 32 petition was filed by Bachpan Bacho Andolan seeking mandamus to the Union of India to formulate and implement a national action plan for children on the issue of drugs, alcohol and substance abuse amongst children, the Supreme Court directed that the …

Taxing rights and wrongs
8 months ago

Taxing rights and wrongs

Hindustan Times  

The 8-1 Constitution bench judgment of the Supreme Court allowing states to tax minerals over and above royalty payments could have far-reaching implications for both the Indian economy and federalism. This is a problem which is present across the spectrum, from big capital owned large mining operations to local level mining mafia engaged in activities such as sand mining. Unless …

Supreme Court to consider setting up Bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as Money Bills
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to consider setting up Bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as Money Bills

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 15 agreed to consider a submission for setting up a Constitution Bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage of laws such as the Aadhaar Act as Money Bills allegedly to bypass the Rajya Sabha. Arvind Kejriwal lost 2 kg in prison, say Tihar sources amid AAP’s allegations A day after the AAP claimed …

'Ignoring Precedent A Material Error' : Supreme Court Recalls Its 2022 Verdict For Not Considering Constitution Bench Judgment
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ignoring Precedent A Material Error' : Supreme Court Recalls Its 2022 Verdict For Not Considering Constitution Bench Judgment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on May 16 recalled an earlier judgment passed it in 2022 after noting that a precedent laid down by the Constitution Bench was not applied in it.Reiterating the position of law laid down by the Five Judge Constitution Bench in Bhagat Ram & others vs. State of Punjab & others, the Court observed that if there exists …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

Hindustan Times  

A Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has criticised the Centre’s “selective approach” in appointing and transferring judges of the higher judiciary. In the United Kingdom, it is a Judicial Appointment Commission that chooses judges for higher courts; neither the judiciary nor the executive has predominance. India does not have a “clearly …

Supreme Court Dissolves Bench On PMLA Judgment Reconsideration After Centre Seeks Time; 'Doing With Heavy Heart', Says Justice Kaul
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Dissolves Bench On PMLA Judgment Reconsideration After Centre Seeks Time; 'Doing With Heavy Heart', Says Justice Kaul

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dissolved the bench constituted to consider a batch of applications seeking reconsideration of its Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling, which upheld the powers of the Directorate of Enforcement. Yesterday, the special bench began hearing the challenge against the interpretation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 based on the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment. Over the …

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History

Live Law  

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing today the reference of the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment, which was referred last month to a larger bench of seven judges. Another reason why the proceedings scheduled to start today have already made history before beginning is that this is the first seven-judge bench hearing after the top court's …

New Constitution Bench In Supreme Court To Hear Issues Related To Assam NRC, Reservations In Legislative Assemblies, Immunity For MPs/MLAs In Bribery Cases
1 year, 6 months ago

New Constitution Bench In Supreme Court To Hear Issues Related To Assam NRC, Reservations In Legislative Assemblies, Immunity For MPs/MLAs In Bribery Cases

Live Law  

As per a recent notification, a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will commence hearing three cases of immense constitution significance. The bench will comprise CJI DY Chandrachud along with Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Mishra and will take up Assam Public Works v. Union of India, Ashok Kumar Jain v. Union of India, and Sita …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023

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Judgment/Orders Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Teesta Setalvad For 7 Days ; Stays HC Order After Special Night Sitting Case title- Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat Citation-SLP Diary No. Order 41 Rule 22 CPC - Cross Objections Have All Trappings Of Regular Appeal ; Must Be Considered In Full : Supreme Court Case title: Dheeraj Singh vs …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023

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Gurugram Prime Plot 'Sold' Through Fake GPA: Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Land Scam; Questions Role Of Sub-Registrar's Office Case title: Pratibha Manchanda And Anr. Supreme Court Issues Notice To CBI, ED On Manish Sisodia's Bail Pleas In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case Case title: Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation Citation: Special Leave Petition No. Supreme Court …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (2nd January 2023-7th January 2023)
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (2nd January 2023-7th January 2023)

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Judgements/OrdersDemonetisation Decision Making Process Lawful, Supreme Court Holds By 4:1 Majority; Justice Nagarathna DissentsCase Title: Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union Of India and other connected mattersCitation: 2023 LiveLaw 1Coram: Justices S Abdul Nazeer, BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, V Ramasubramanian and BV NagarathnaThe Supreme Court Constitution Bench upheld by. Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha …

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 …

Delhi Government Approaches Supreme Court Again Against Centre; Says Transfer Of Secretary Not Approved Despite SC Verdict In Its Favour
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi Government Approaches Supreme Court Again Against Centre; Says Transfer Of Secretary Not Approved Despite SC Verdict In Its Favour

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has again approached the Supreme Court complaining that the Union Government is not approving its decision to transfer a Secretary, despite a Constitution Bench upholding the powers of the Delhi Government to control services a day ago.Senior Advocate Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi assisted by Advocate Shadan. The Delhi Government has again approached the Supreme Court complaining that the …

Maharashtra Guv erred but, can’t restore MVA govt, says SC
1 year, 10 months ago

Maharashtra Guv erred but, can’t restore MVA govt, says SC

Live Mint  

A Supreme Court bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, hearing a bunch of petitions on the Shiv Sena case on Thursday ruled that the decision from the then Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari to conduct a Floor Test was not in accordance with the Constitution. The Supreme Court also ruled that it cannot disqualify the Eknath Shinde-led …

DELHI Govt VS Lieutenant governor-Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 10 months ago

DELHI Govt VS Lieutenant governor-Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

Supreme Court to pronounce the Judgement In the matter pertaining to the dispute between the Delhi government and the union government regarding control of administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.A constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha will deliver the. Supreme Court to pronounce …

DELHI Govt VS Lieutenant governor-Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES
1 year, 10 months ago

DELHI Govt VS Lieutenant governor-Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

Supreme Court to pronounce the Judgement In the matter pertaining to the dispute between the Delhi government and the union government regarding control of administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.A constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha will deliver the. Supreme Court to pronounce …

Delhi govt vs L-G: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on control of services today
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi govt vs L-G: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on control of services today

India Today  

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court is set to pronounce its judgement on the case pertaining to the administrative control over transfers and postings of civil servants in Delhi on Thursday. The judgement will be on the scope of the legislative and executive powers of the Centre and the Delhi government over control of administrative services, which include …

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

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy
2 years ago

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will set up a new 5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and Nikah halala prevailing among the Muslims as Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Hemant Gupta who were part of the earlier five-judge bench have since retired. Chandrachud after a mentioning by PIL petitioner …

Petition Under Article 32 To Challenge A Binding Judgment Not Maintainable : Supreme Court
2 years ago

Petition Under Article 32 To Challenge A Binding Judgment Not Maintainable : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has held that a petition filed under Article 32 to challenge a binding judgment passed by the Court is not maintainable.A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud made this observation while dismissing a petition which sought to declare that the judgment in Indore Development Authority vs. Manoharlal was not a good law and overrule …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous

Live Law  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court’s three-member Collegium - comprising the Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M.Joseph - responsible for recommending suitable names for elevation as the High Court Judges, reiterated certain names recommended by it earlier, for elevation to various High Courts. The reiteration of recommendation to elevate senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a …

Constitution Bench to hear Shiv Sena factional dispute on February 14
2 years, 2 months ago

Constitution Bench to hear Shiv Sena factional dispute on February 14

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, said it will start hearing from February 14 the political battle between Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the “real” Shiv Sena. Lawyers had argued that the three-judge Bench raised “important constitutional questions relating to interpretation of Schedule 10 of the Constitution pertaining to disqualification, …

SC to pronounce verdict on pleas against demonetisation on Monday
2 years, 2 months ago

SC to pronounce verdict on pleas against demonetisation on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on Monday on a batch of pleas challenging the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations. According to Monday's cause list of the top court, there will be two separate judgements in the matter, which will be pronounced by Justices B R …

Judicial Service Examination- Questions Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgements
2 years, 3 months ago

Judicial Service Examination- Questions Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgements

Live Law  

In Sukhal Singh Khaira v. State of Punjab, the Supreme Court made some important observations with respect to Section 319, CrPC. In case of conflict between RERA and SARFAESI, the former would prevail c. Real Estate Regulatory Authority can entertain complaints by home buyers against the bank which took possession of a real estate project as a secured creditor d. …

Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments Of 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments Of 2022

Live Law  

There were four judgments/orders of the Constitution Bench in the year 2022. Supreme Court upholds 10% reservations for Economically Weaker Sections The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Justice UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in …

Delhi vs LG Services Dispute : Centre Seeks Reference To 9-Judge Bench, Says 2018 Judgment Inconsistent With Precedent
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi vs LG Services Dispute : Centre Seeks Reference To 9-Judge Bench, Says 2018 Judgment Inconsistent With Precedent

Live Law  

The Central Government has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking to refer the issue relating to the control of administrative services in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to a bench having strength of 9 or more judges. The larger bench reference is sought on the ground that the 2018 judgment of the Constitution Bench in …

Delhi Govt vs Centre Services Dispute : Supreme Court Defers Hearing To 8th December, 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Govt vs Centre Services Dispute : Supreme Court Defers Hearing To 8th December, 2022

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday agreed to defer the hearing of the dispute between the Delhi Government and the Union Government regarding control of administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi to 8th December, 2022, at the request of the Solicitor General of India, Mr. Tushar Mehta. Mr. Mehta had sought for the deferment on the ground that …

Delhi Govt vs Centre : Supreme Court Constitution Bench Defers Hearing To 24th Nov, 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Govt vs Centre : Supreme Court Constitution Bench Defers Hearing To 24th Nov, 2022

Live Law  

At the request of the Solicitor General of India, Mr. Tushar Mehta, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday deferred the hearing of the dispute between the Delhi Government and the Union Government regarding control of administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Chandrachud and Hima Kolhi, Mr. Mehta submitted that the Constitution Bench headed by Justice Chandrachud was to …

AIBE Challenge: Supreme Court Constitution Bench Reserves Judgement
2 years, 6 months ago

AIBE Challenge: Supreme Court Constitution Bench Reserves Judgement

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the All-India Bar Examination. The lead petition is an appeal by special leave preferred by the Bar Council of India against a 2008 decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a case dealing with the grant of affiliation and …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]

Live Law  

JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK Not Necessary To Give Opportunity Of Hearing To Would-Be Accused Before Court Makes Complaint U/Sec 195/340 CrPC : Supreme Court Case Title: State of Punjab vs Jasbir Singh CrA 335/2020 The Supreme Court observed that it is not necessary to give an opportunity of hearing to a would- be accused before a complaint is made under Section …

'Nabam Rebia Decision's Reasoning Prima Facie Contradictory' : Read Issues Referred To Supreme Court Constitution Bench In Shiv Sena Dispute
2 years, 7 months ago

'Nabam Rebia Decision's Reasoning Prima Facie Contradictory' : Read Issues Referred To Supreme Court Constitution Bench In Shiv Sena Dispute

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Krishna Murari has referred the dispute between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of Shiv Sena to be decided by a Constitution Bench. The bench was hearing the following petitions related to the crisis: Petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde challenging the disqualification …

[Delhi Govt vs LG] Justice DY Chandrachud Led Constitution Bench To Hear The Issue Of Control Of Services
2 years, 7 months ago

[Delhi Govt vs LG] Justice DY Chandrachud Led Constitution Bench To Hear The Issue Of Control Of Services

Live Law  

The Chief Justice Of India, NV Ramana today said that he has constituted a bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud to decide upon the questions pertaining to the legal dispute between the Delhi Government and the Central Government regarding the control over administrative services in the national capital.A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court had in May 2022, referred the …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up :June 6- June 11,2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up :June 6- June 11,2022

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judgements Case Title: Jai Bholenath Construction vs Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Nanded | CA 4140 OF 2022 Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 542 The Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court judgment which dismissed a writ petition by referring to observations made in M/s N. G. Projects Ltd. Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On The Testimony Of A …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Bombay HC Judgment Striking Down Consumer Protection Rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Bombay HC Judgment Striking Down Consumer Protection Rules

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on the special leave petitions filed against the judgment of Bombay High Court which quashed the provisions of Consumer Protection Rules which excluded lawyers with 10 to 20 years experience from appointments to Consumer Commissions.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai was considering the special leave petitions filed. The Supreme …

Direct Appeal HC Single Bench Orders Maintainable In Appropriate Cases : Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Direct Appeal HC Single Bench Orders Maintainable In Appropriate Cases : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has reiterated that existence of alternate remedies is not an absolute bar against the exercise of discretion under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. Observing that the discretion under Article 136 is "flexible and sufficiently wide to correct glaring errors and injustices", the Supreme Court recently entertained a petition filed challenging a single bench order of. …

Debatable If Lower Courts Bound By Supreme Court Decision When Another SC Bench Refers It To A Larger Bench: Delhi High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Debatable If Lower Courts Bound By Supreme Court Decision When Another SC Bench Refers It To A Larger Bench: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently remarked that once a Supreme Court Bench has doubted the correctness of an earlier bench of equal strength and referred the issue to a larger bench, the lower courts may not be bound to follow the earlier decision.Justice C. Hari Shankar opined so while hearing a petition filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and …

Supreme Court reiterates limits of legislative privileges while disallowing Kerala’s plea
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court reiterates limits of legislative privileges while disallowing Kerala’s plea

The Hindu  

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala faced an embarrassing setback on July 28 when the Supreme Court ruled against its appeal to withdraw the criminal prosecution case against six former LDF legislators accused of destruction of property and vandalism in the State Assembly on March 13, 2015. The Supreme Court also disallowed the government’s appeal and reaffirmed that legislators …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up June 21- June 27, 2021
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up June 21- June 27, 2021

Live Law  

Goods Imported Violating FTDR/DGFT Notifications Are 'Prohibited Goods' Liable For Confiscation Under Customs Act : Supreme CourtTitle : Union of India vs Raj Grow Impex LLP and othersCitation : LL 2021 SC 271The Supreme Court has held that peas and pulses, which were imported in violation of the notifications of the Central Government and the Director General of. Goods Imported …

BREAKING : Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment In Pleas Challenging Maratha Quota Tomorrow
3 years, 10 months ago

BREAKING : Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment In Pleas Challenging Maratha Quota Tomorrow

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will pronounce judgement tomorrow in a batch of pleas challenging the Maharashtra SEBC Act, 2018, which provides for reservation for Marathas in jobs and education.A 5-Judge Bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, L. Nageswara Rao, S. Abdul Nazeer, Hemant Gupta and S. Ravindra Bhat had reserved judgment in the case on March 26 after …

Breaking- Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Challenging Aadhaar Verdict, Justice Chandrachud Dissents
4 years, 2 months ago

Breaking- Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Challenging Aadhaar Verdict, Justice Chandrachud Dissents

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, by 4:1 majority, has dismissed a batch of review petitions challenging the judgment of the Constitution Bench in Aadhaar case.While Justices AM Khanwilkar, Ashok Bhushan, S. Abdul Nazeer and BR Gavai observed that no case for review of judgment, Justice DY Chandrachud expressed his dissent. The Supreme Court, by 4:1 majority, has dismissed a batch of review …

Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Be Utilised By A Litigant Only To Take Chance: Supreme Court
4 years, 2 months ago

Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Be Utilised By A Litigant Only To Take Chance: Supreme Court

Live Law  

"In our view, the extraordinary writ jurisdiction cannot be utilised by a litigant only to take chance and then to seek recourse to the other remedy after failing in its attempt on the basic merits of the case before the High Court", the Supreme Court remarked in a judgment delivered on Wednesday.The bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari …

Supreme Court to deliver judgment today on pleas seeking review of verdict upholding Aadhaar validity
4 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court to deliver judgment today on pleas seeking review of verdict upholding Aadhaar validity

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Monday its verdict on pleas seeking review of a verdict upholding the Centre’s flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but striking down some of its provisions, including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra held that …

Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments Of 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments Of 2020

Live Law  

There were 11 Constitution Bench judgments/orders of the Supreme Court in 2020. The bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose observed that the power of Medical Council of India Act is referable to Entry 66, List 1, which is a limited source of power to lay down standards. This Court sees no reason …

Good & Bad : 65 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Good & Bad : 65 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2020

Live Law  

Judgments of Supreme Court 2020:In the COVID-19 infected year of 2020, the Supreme Court went through unprecedented experiences, with video conferencing and e-filing substituting physical hearings and filings.Even with virtual functioning, the Supreme Court delivered several important judgments and settled several prominent questions of law. SARFEASI Act Applicable To Cooperative Banks : Supreme Court Constitution Bench "The co­operative banks under …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up
4 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up

Live Law  

Attorney General Grants Consent For Contempt Action Against Artist Rachita Taneja For Illustrative Tweets Against Supreme CourtThe Attorney General for India, KK Venugopal has granted consent to a law student for initiating contempt of court proceedings against a comic illustrator Rachita Taneja, for her illustrative tweets depicting Supreme Court being hand in glove with the. Attorney General Grants Consent For …

"Not Maintainable": Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Removal Of Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
4 years, 4 months ago

"Not Maintainable": Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Removal Of Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea seeking appropriate action against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for making public allegations against Justice N V Ramana, the second senior judge of the Supreme Court.A bench of Justices SK Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy observed,"The petitioners have made a dual prayer. The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the …

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