SC Notice To Centre, MP On Steps Being Taken To Create Alternative Forum For Expeditious Hearing Of Criminal Appeals [Read Order]
6 years, 10 months ago

SC Notice To Centre, MP On Steps Being Taken To Create Alternative Forum For Expeditious Hearing Of Criminal Appeals [Read Order]

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‘Issue notice to the Union of India as well as to the State of Madhya Pradesh to consider whether any steps are being taken to ensure expeditious hearing of such appeals by creating an alternative forum as suggested in Krishna Kant Tamrakar or otherwise.’The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Union of India and the State of Madhya Pradesh to consider whether any steps are. ‘Issue notice to the Union of India as well as to the State of Madhya Pradesh to consider whether any steps are being taken to ensure expeditious hearing of such appeals by creating an alternative forum as suggested in Krishna Kant Tamrakar or otherwise.’ The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Union of India and the State of Madhya Pradesh to consider whether any steps are being taken to ensure expeditious hearing of criminal appeals by creating an alternative forum. A bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Indu Malhotra was considering a Special Leave Petition wherein the petitioner stated that criminal appeals of the year 2001 and 2002 were being heard in Madhya Pradesh and there is no chance of subsequent appeals being heard expeditiously in spite of mandate under Article 21 of the Constitution. In Krishna Kant Tamrakar v. State of Madhya Pradesh, a two-judge bench had directed this: “Accordingly, we are of the view that the Union of India ought to consider whether it is viable to have criminal appeals and other matters before the High Courts decided within reasonable time as per existing system.

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Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
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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 …

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 Round-up: February 2025
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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: February 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 …

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

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

Supreme Court Gives Union Time To Take Decision On Policy For Premature Release Of Convicts In Jammu & Kashmir
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Supreme Court Gives Union Time To Take Decision On Policy For Premature Release Of Convicts In Jammu & Kashmir

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In the matter where the Supreme Court nudged Jammu and Kashmir administration to frame a policy for premature release of convicts, the UT administration has filed a Report, taking into account which the Union was today given 4 weeks' time to take appropriate decision.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter and passed the order, …

NEET-PG: Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice To Admission Board Chairman On Plea Over Round-3 Counselling
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NEET-PG: Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice To Admission Board Chairman On Plea Over Round-3 Counselling

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While hearing a writ petition challenging the Round 3 of Counselling of NEET PG- 2024, the bench of Justice Sameer Jain at the Rajasthan High Court issued notices to the Director,, Medical and Health Service, Rajasthan and the Chairman, NEET PG Admission/Counselling Board. The Clause stipulated that any seats remaining vacant after the 3rd round of counselling shall be filled …

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 …

'Shocking', 'Lower Court Records Not Received By Appellate Court For 5 Yrs': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls Judicial Officer's Actions 'Unacceptable'
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'Shocking', 'Lower Court Records Not Received By Appellate Court For 5 Yrs': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls Judicial Officer's Actions 'Unacceptable'

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has expressed shock at the actions of a judicial officer who failed to call for the lower court record of a case he was hearing on appeal for five years.The Court noted that the judge continued passing routine orders for five years without taking any effective steps to summon the case record from the …

NEET-PG 2024 | Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Fresh AIQ Round 3 Counselling
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NEET-PG 2024 | Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Fresh AIQ Round 3 Counselling

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The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct AIQ Round III of NEET-PG 2024 counselling afresh on the ground that there were instances of seat blocking following delay in completion of 2nd round of state counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Briefly put, the petition, filed by 3 NEET-PG 2024 candidates, sought direction to …

SC summons MP secretary over poor quality, delayed appeals
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SC summons MP secretary over poor quality, delayed appeals

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has summoned the law secretary of Madhya Pradesh, expressing concern over the persistent delays and questionable merit of appeals filed by the state government before the top court. “We admire the courage with which the State of Madhya Pradesh has been filing special leave petitions in this Court over a period of time with delay of 300/400 …

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 …

Haryana former MLA’s plea on EVMs to be heard by CJI
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Haryana former MLA’s plea on EVMs to be heard by CJI

The Hindu  

A petition filed by five-time former MLA Karan Singh Dalal, who contested the Haryana Assembly election in 2024, seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to lay down a policy for verifying the original burnt memory/microcontroller of electronic voting machines will be heard by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna. The Chief Justice Bench had, …

[NEET PG 2024] MP HC Directs Authorities To Not Compel Candidates To Resign From Counselling Or Forfeit Deposit Till 2nd Round Result Is Declared
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[NEET PG 2024] MP HC Directs Authorities To Not Compel Candidates To Resign From Counselling Or Forfeit Deposit Till 2nd Round Result Is Declared

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The MP High Court has directed the Centre and State authorities to not compel candidates to resign from All India 2nd round counselling of NEET PG and to not forfeit the security amount till the results of 2nd round of counselling is declared by the State. No.162/2025, the respondents are directed not to compel the petitioners to resign as also …

Staying Criminal Proceedings Pending For 34 Yrs, Allahabad HC Seeks Affidavit From UP Govt Official On State's Litigation Policy
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Staying Criminal Proceedings Pending For 34 Yrs, Allahabad HC Seeks Affidavit From UP Govt Official On State's Litigation Policy

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On Friday, the Allahabad High Court stayed the entire criminal proceedings in a 34-year-old case against a man accused of rioting, taking into account the inordinate delay caused by the State/prosecution in concluding the case. A bench of Justice Saurabh Lavania also directed the Uttar Pradesh government's Director General and Additional Chief Secretary to file their personal affidavits regarding the …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Constitution Of India
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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Constitution Of India

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Constitution of India Article 8 - The Court clarified that when a person acquires a foreign citizenship, the cessation of Indian citizenship happens by operation of law by virtue of Section 9 of the Citizenship Act. Rekha Sharma v. High Court of Rajasthan, 2024 LiveLaw 592 : AIR 2024 SC 4241 Article 14, 19, 21, 48A & 51A – Fundamental …

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

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The Supreme Court today issued notice on Congress MLA Chanda Singh Gaur's petition challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's rejection of her plea under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC to dismiss an election petition filed by BJP MP Rahul Singh Lodhi. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order, upon hearing Senior Advocate ANS Nadkarni, and …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- November 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- November 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

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Adverse Possession The dispute involved the ownership and possession of land claimed by the respondents based on revenue records and challenged by the appellants on the grounds of adverse possession. Ramakant Ambalal Choksi v. Harish Ambalal Choksi, 2024 LiveLaw 939 Order 39 and 43 - Temporary Injunction - Appeal from orders - High Courts must not substitute their views for …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Annual Digest Part II : Citations 134-338
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Annual Digest Part II : Citations 134-338

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 134 to 2024 LiveLaw 338 Married Woman Cannot Prosecute Accused For Rape On False Promise To Marry, Her Consent Not Based On Misconception: MP High Court Case Title: Abhishek Arjariya Vs. Music Band Training Optional For Police Constables, Can't Send Them For Band Practice Without Written Consent: MP High Court Case Title: Pankaj Shukla And Others Versus …

'We cannot be court of first instance': SC refuses to hear plea over alleged irregularities in BPSC exam
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'We cannot be court of first instance': SC refuses to hear plea over alleged irregularities in BPSC exam

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to examine a plea over the alleged irregularities in the BPSC exam held on December 13, 2024, and the consequent police action on protestors. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan asked petitioner to move the Patna High Court with the grievances. The counsel …

Supreme Court seeks Odisha and CBI’s reply on Dara’s remission plea
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Supreme Court seeks Odisha and CBI’s reply on Dara’s remission plea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the CBI to file its reply on the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving life sentence for the ghastly killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons in Keonjhar district in 1999. Before asking the CBI to file its reply in four weeks, a …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024
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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

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 …

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

Telangana HC stays sessions judge decision on KCR, BRS MLA Harish Rao
3 months ago

Telangana HC stays sessions judge decision on KCR, BRS MLA Harish Rao

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In major relief to former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and former minister T Harish Rao, Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday stayed a decision of the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district court to allow the numbering of a private petition against them. The high court criticised the sessions judge’s decision to review the chief munsif magistrate’s …

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Dismisses Rajasthan HC's Plea Against Judicial Service Appointment Of Candidate After FIRs Were Closed
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3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging a Rajasthan High Court judgment that directed the appointment of a candidate in the Rajasthan Judicial Services Examination 2021. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court's decision observing, “Having considered the basis for the impugned judgment of the Division …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

‘Men would understand if they menstruated…’: Supreme Court criticises dismissal of 6 women judges in Madhya Pradesh
3 months, 2 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 …

Appellate Authority Has To Consider Grounds Raised In Appeal And Decide On Merits, Even If Appeal Is Heard Ex Parte: Patna High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Appellate Authority Has To Consider Grounds Raised In Appeal And Decide On Merits, Even If Appeal Is Heard Ex Parte: Patna High Court

Live Law  

The Patna High Court stated that the Appellate Authority has a duty and an obligation to examine grounds raised by assessee in memorandum of appeal and decide issue on merits even if appeal is filed ex parte. The Bench consisting of Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice Partha Sarthy, stated that “the Appellate Authority even while considering the appeal …

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

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 …

‘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 …

Supreme Court Stays Arrest To YSR Congress Party's Social Media Head For 2 weeks, Asks him To Approach Andhra Pradesh HC
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Stays Arrest To YSR Congress Party's Social Media Head For 2 weeks, Asks him To Approach Andhra Pradesh HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted protection from arrest to YSR Congress Party's social media head, Sajjala Bhargav Reddy to approach the Andhra High Court for appropriate remedy. On this, Justice Kant orally remarked that he partially agreed with what Sibal said but then the Court did not want to bypass the jurisdiction of the High Court. The Court ordered: "The …

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shortage Of Judge's Accommodation: Punjab & Haryana HC Summons Chief Secy's, Says Issue Affects Administration Of Justice

Live Law  

Observing that the acute shortage of accommodation for judicial officers is adversely affecting the quality of administration of justice especially, when the new batch of Civil Judges would be joining within two months, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Chief Secretaries of both the States to be present virtually.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal also. …

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 …

Ram Gopal Varma’s plea: Andhra HC directs police to file counter
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Gopal Varma’s plea: Andhra HC directs police to file counter

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP High Court on Thursday directed the Police Department to file a counter with full details on the petition filed by film director Ram Gopal Varma challenging the multiple FIRs registered against him for social media posts. PIL on police cases dismissed The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by journalist P …

'Time Served On Duty Is Immaterial If Appointment Is Not As Per Law', Patna High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Time Served On Duty Is Immaterial If Appointment Is Not As Per Law', Patna High Court

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Patna High Court comprising Justices P. B. Banjanthri and B. PD. Singh held that if a candidate's appointment was not as per law, it would be immaterial as to how many years he has discharged duties in relation to the post. The Bench upheld the order of the Single Judge that had denied relief to …

'Sensitive Matter': SC Grants 4 More Weeks To Centre In Balwant Singh's Mercy Petition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Sensitive Matter': SC Grants 4 More Weeks To Centre In Balwant Singh's Mercy Petition

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four more weeks to the Centre to respond to the petition filed by Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Babbar Khalsa terrorist, seeking commutation of the death sentence awarded to him in the Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination case. In the last hearing on November 18, the top court initially passed an oral order directing that …

'Sensitive Matter' : Union Seeks More Time On Balwant Singh's Mercy Petition; Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing By 4 Weeks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Sensitive Matter' : Union Seeks More Time On Balwant Singh's Mercy Petition; Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing By 4 Weeks

Live Law  

Specifically on Rohatgi's arguments on national security, Counsel for Punjab responded: "An affidavit was filed by the Union, wherein a national threat was stated in the affidavit that there is national threat on release of this person." However, while confirming the conviction of a co-accused Jagtar Singh Hawara, the High Court commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment. However, on …

Criminal Appeals Arising From Same Judgment Must Be Heard Together By Division Bench: Patna High Court
4 months ago

Criminal Appeals Arising From Same Judgment Must Be Heard Together By Division Bench: Patna High Court

Live Law  

The Patna High Court recently ruled that when multiple criminal appeals arise from the same trial court judgment, one involving a sentence of more than ten years and another with a sentence of less than ten years, the appeal with the lesser sentence must also be heard by the Division Bench. As per the Patna High Court Rules, all appeals …

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks
4 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks

India TV News  

Gyanvapi case: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Muslim side on the petition demanding an Archaeological Survey of India survey of the alleged Shivling in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After hearing this, the apex court has issued a notice to the Muslim side and sought a reply within two weeks. A bench …

Third-Party Can File SLP Under Article 136 Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court
4 months ago

Third-Party Can File SLP Under Article 136 Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that a third party can file a Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution against the quashing of criminal proceedings.An appeal by a private individual can be entertained, both sparingly and after due vigilance, said the Court relying on the precedents in National Commission for Women v. State of Delhi & Anr. The …

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