CBI court cannot order CBI Investigation: Delhi High Court [Read Judgment]
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CBI court cannot order CBI Investigation: Delhi High Court [Read Judgment]

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The powers of a Special Judge cannot be exaggerated so largely so as to include the power to direct the CBI to conduct an investigation for which only a High Court or the Supreme Court are empowered, the High Court said.Delhi High Court in CBI vs. R.K. Yadav has made it clear that Special Judge of the CBI courts is not empowered to direct the CBI to register an FIR and investigate into. The powers of a Special Judge cannot be exaggerated so largely so as to include the power to direct the CBI to conduct an investigation for which only a High Court or the Supreme Court are empowered, the High Court said. Delhi High Court in CBI vs. R.K. Yadav has made it clear that Special Judge of the CBI courts is not empowered to direct the CBI to register an FIR and investigate into a complaint filed before him. The court said that, in view of the Apex Court pronouncement in CBI vs. State of Rajasthan, it is clear that CBI cannot be directed by Special Judge of CBI Court to investigate any complaint.

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Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah
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5 days, 9 hours ago

Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the West Bengal government has not set up even a single special Central Bureau of Investigation due to which the cases are pending trial. Responding to Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saket Gokhale’s remarks in Rajya Sabha that among 6,900 corruption cases filed by CBI in West Bengal, there were no convictions …

Not a single CBI special court functional in West Bengal: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
5 days, 21 hours ago

Not a single CBI special court functional in West Bengal: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Not a single Central Bureau of Investigation special court remained functional in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The cases are not reaching a conclusion as there is not a single special CBI court in West Bengal,” Mr. Shah charged. In the previous government, the Supreme CourtSC said that the CBI was …

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group
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6 days ago

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister
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1 week ago

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case
1 week, 1 day ago

Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today passed an interim order restraining the Central Bureau of Investigation from conducting investigation into the allegations against former AIADMK Minister K.T. On January 6, the Madras High Court directed CBI's probe after it found that the Tamil Nadu Government had not complied with the Court's earlier order passed in November last year, directing the State police …

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] CBI Can File Final Report Even If No Offence Is Revealed During Probe: Kerala High Court
2 weeks ago

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] CBI Can File Final Report Even If No Offence Is Revealed During Probe: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court refused to accept the argument that the CBI is divested of investigative powers when it is revealed during investigation that no offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act were made out. The Court said that if the CBI finds that offences under PC Act is not revealed, it shall submit a final report revealing the non …

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that Bar Council Of India cannot entertain appeal from interim order of the State Bar Council's disciplinary committee when the probe is pending and no punishment is imposed. Perusing Section 37 of the Advocate's Act, the Court noted that any person aggrieved by an order of the Disciplinary Committee of …

Delhi court slams CBI, police over inaction in ‘fake encounter’ case
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi court slams CBI, police over inaction in ‘fake encounter’ case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Delhi Police for their “lack of coordination” that resulted in failure to start an investigation in the alleged fake encounter of Manoj Vashisht inside a city restaurant in 2015. On May 16, 2015, Manoj Vashisht was fatally shot by a team from the Delhi Police’s Special Cell during …

Delhi High Court Upholds Trial Court Order Allowing Accused's Plea To Preserve Call Detail Records, Location Data Of CBI Officers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Trial Court Order Allowing Accused's Plea To Preserve Call Detail Records, Location Data Of CBI Officers

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a Trial Court's order allowing the application of an accused for preservation of Call Detail Records and location data of CBI officers and independent witnesses is an 'interlocutory order' and thus a revision petition under Section 397 CrPC challenging the order is not applicable. It argued that the Trial Court's order prejudiced the …

MUDA ‘scam': RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moves HC seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah
2 weeks, 6 days ago

MUDA ‘scam': RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moves HC seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on Tuesday moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the single judge order refusing a CBI investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment scam. Krishna approached the High Court after the Lokayukta police gave a clean chit to Siddaramaiah and his family members in the MUDA site allotment case recently. In his petition earlier …

‘Personal feelings not enough’: Kerala HC rejects plea for CBI probe into ADM’s death
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Personal feelings not enough’: Kerala HC rejects plea for CBI probe into ADM’s death

Hindustan Times  

KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Monday rejected a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of former Kannur additional district magistrate Naveen Babu who was found dead at home in October last year. He was released on bail after 11 days A bench of justices PB Suresh Kumar and Jobin Sebastian rejected the appeal filed …

'Final Report-I' Confidential Document Of CBI But Can Be Produced Before Court At Cognizance Stage In Exceptional Circumstances: Delhi HC
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Final Report-I' Confidential Document Of CBI But Can Be Produced Before Court At Cognizance Stage In Exceptional Circumstances: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that production of Central Bureau of Investigation's final report for the perusal of the special court cannot be denied at the stage of cognizance, if exceptional circumstances are made out.Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta referred to the provisions in Chapter 18 of the CBI Crime Manual which provides that on completion of investigation, every IO …

Supreme Court rules against directing legislature on law enactment
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against directing legislature on law enactment

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said the courts could not direct the legislature to enact a law in a particular manner. In a writ jurisdiction, neither the high courts nor the Supreme Court can direct the legislature to enact a law in a particular manner," the bench said, while refusing to hear the plea. The petitioner's counsel said Section 230 …

Kerala High Court Rehears Appeal Moved By Deceased ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe After Change Of Counsel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Rehears Appeal Moved By Deceased ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe After Change Of Counsel

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday reheard the writ appeal moved by deceased ADM Naveen Babu's wife against the refusal to order a CBI probe into her husband's death. Babu's wife alleged a homicidal angle to the incident and argued that due to Divya's political influence, the investigation must be carried out by CBI, rather than the Special Investigation Team. …

No need of probe by CBI into MUDA case, says Karnataka High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No need of probe by CBI into MUDA case, says Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

In a big relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday said that “the material on record nowhere indicates that the investigation conducted by the Lokayukta police is partisan, lopsided or shoddy” to warrant transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the criminal case on alleged illegality in allotment of 14 sites to …

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka refused to transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the Lokayukta police the investigation into the criminal case on alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Siddaramaiah’s contentions Mr. Krishna had asked for a probe by the Lokayukta police before the special court. …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Transfer Probe In MUDA Case Allegedly Involving CM Siddaramaiah To CBI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Transfer Probe In MUDA Case Allegedly Involving CM Siddaramaiah To CBI

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday refused to transfer the investigation by the Lokayukta police into the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority "scam" which is stated to involve Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Plea filed 1 hour after Lokayukta police registered FIR, petitioner's conduct to be looked at Meanwhile Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave appearing for the …

Calcutta High Court to ‘supervise’ framing of charges in R.G. Kar financial irregularities case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court to ‘supervise’ framing of charges in R.G. Kar financial irregularities case

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday said it would ‘strictly supervise’ the proceedings before the special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation at Alipore concerning the framing of charges in the case of alleged financial irregularities at the R.G. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RGKMCH, charged with allegations of corruption and financial malpractice at the institution during his tenure, …

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In Appeal Moved By ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe Into His Death
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In Appeal Moved By ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe Into His Death

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has reserved its orders in the writ appeal moved by deceased ADM Naveen Babu's wife against the refusal to order a CBI probe into her husband's death. Babu's wife alleged a homicidal angle to the incident and argued that due to Divya's political influence, the investigation must be carried out by an impartial and independent agency …

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A special court in the city issued a notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday on a private complaint filed by an activist on charges of defamatory statements against him. Abraham filed the complaint for the offence punishable under Section 356 of BNSS, 2023, against Siddaramaiah, who allegedly made a defamatory statement against him after the Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot …

SC seeks reply on plea for CBI probe into murders of three of Dalit family in MP
2 months ago

SC seeks reply on plea for CBI probe into murders of three of Dalit family in MP

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought replies on a plea seeking probe by the CBI into the alleged murders of three members of a Dalit family in Madhya Pradesh. SC seeks reply on plea for CBI probe into murders of three of Dalit family in MP A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar agreed to …

After State Govt, CBI Approaches Calcutta High Court Seeking Death Penalty For RG Kar Convict
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2 months ago

After State Govt, CBI Approaches Calcutta High Court Seeking Death Penalty For RG Kar Convict

Live Law  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an appeal in Calcutta High Court challenging the life sentence imposed on the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case Sanjoy Roy.The CBI has called for a death sentence for Roy, who was found guilty of the gruesome rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar college and hospital. …

RG Kar: CBI, Bengal govt lock horns over right to challenge trial court order
2 months ago

RG Kar: CBI, Bengal govt lock horns over right to challenge trial court order

Hindustan Times  

The federal investigation agency, Central Bureau of Investigation and the West Bengal government are engaged in a battle of words before the Calcutta high court over the right to challenge the life sentence awarded to Sanjat Roy for the rape and murder of a doctor in August last year. The Central Bureau of Investigation told the Calcutta high court on …

CBI can, not state: Agency opposes Bengal's plea against life term in RG Kar case
2 months ago

CBI can, not state: Agency opposes Bengal's plea against life term in RG Kar case

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday opposed the West Bengal government's appeal before the Calcutta High Court against the life imprisonment sentence to Sanjay Roy, saying the state lacks jurisdiction for such a move. “Only the prosecuting agency can challenge the sentence on grounds of inadequacy,” CBI told the Calcutta High Court earlier in the day, saying that the …

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna
2 months, 1 week ago

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Live Law  

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav
2 months, 1 week ago

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav

The Hindu  

Senior advocates have written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to lodge a First Information Report against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav after taking suo motu notice of communal comments reported to have been made by him during a speech at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu …

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event
2 months, 1 week ago

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A group of senior advocates on Friday urged Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to file an FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over alleged hate speech. Earlier this week, Justice Yadav wrote to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, asserting that he stands by his …

CBI has sanction to prosecute Satyendar Jain, agency tells Delhi court
2 months, 1 week ago

CBI has sanction to prosecute Satyendar Jain, agency tells Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a city court that it has obtained sanction to prosecute former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain in connection with a supplementary charge sheet filed against him in an alleged disproportionate assets case. The order passed by the court recorded that the sanction was received on December 31, 2024, …

Supreme Court transfers CCI’s Amazon-Flipkart antitrust probe case to Karnataka High Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court transfers CCI’s Amazon-Flipkart antitrust probe case to Karnataka High Court

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has transferred to the Karnataka High Court several petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India’s probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart. In its plea, the CCI sought to transfer 27 writ petitions filed by Amazon, Flipkart, and their vendors from various high courts to the Delhi High Court to avoid multiple proceedings. …

Supreme Court transfers Amazon-Flipkart petitions to Karnataka High Court: CCI probe order
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court transfers Amazon-Flipkart petitions to Karnataka High Court: CCI probe order

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to Karnataka High Court petitions of Amazon and Flipkart, challenging a Competition Commission of India order for a probe into the e-commerce giants for alleged malpractices. "It will be appropriate if all the petitions which are the subject matter of this transfer petition are transferred for hearing to the High Court of Karnataka," the …

Kerala High Court refuses CBI probe in Kannur ADM Naveen Babu's death
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court refuses CBI probe in Kannur ADM Naveen Babu's death

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to order a CBI probe into the suspicious death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate K Naveen Babu. However, the court directed the Special Investigation Team of the Kerala police to investigate the possibility of homicidal hanging as apprehended by the wife of the deceased. The DIG, Kannur range shall scrupulously monitor …

CBI does not need state’s consent to file FIR against central employees in the state: SC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI does not need state’s consent to file FIR against central employees in the state: SC

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Central Bureau of Investigation does not require the permission of the state government to file an FIR under a central law against a central government employee posted in that state. A bench of Justices C T Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal gave the ruling while overturning an order of the Andhra Pradesh High …

CBI Doesn't Need State Govt's Consent To Register FIR Under Central Law Against Central Govt Employee Posted In That State : Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI Doesn't Need State Govt's Consent To Register FIR Under Central Law Against Central Govt Employee Posted In That State : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on December 2 held that the Central Bureau of Investigation does not require permission from the State Government to register a First Information Report under the Central Legislation against a Central Government employee just because the employee happens to work within the territory of a particular State.In this case, two FIRs were registered against. The Supreme Court …

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

Live Law  

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

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. In reality, while the petitioner ostensibly seeks contempt proceedings, it is attempting to secure a judicial review of the investigation methodology through the back door, which cannot be entertained.” Background: The petitioner-company, Forech India Pvt Ltd, was investigated by the CCI regarding alleged existence of a bid-rigging cartel in the …

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK …

SC favours sending pleas over CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka HC
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3 months, 1 week ago

SC favours sending pleas over CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it was prima facie inclined to send all petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India’s anti-trust probe against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart for alleged malpractices to the Karnataka high court. “Prima facie, we are of the view that all writ petitions be transferred and heard by the Karnataka high court,” a …

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case

Live Law  

In pleas challenging withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court today expressed disinclination to pass any interim order regarding ongoing investigation by Karnataka Lokayukta.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter, arising out of. In pleas challenging …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Manoj George v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 782 Manohari R v The Deputy Tahsildar, 2024 LiveLaw 783 DBS Bank India Ltd v The State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 784 M Shammy Kumar v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 785 Nishad Padinjare Peediyekkal V Hyderiyya Masjid Mahall Committee, 2024 LiveLaw 786 State Bank …

Supreme Court backs moving cases against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka High Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court backs moving cases against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka High Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its inclination to transfer petitions filed by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, challenging a Competition Commission of India probe order, to the Karnataka High Court for adjudication. “Prima facie, we are of the view that all cases, which are pending in various high courts, should be transferred to Karnataka High Court for hearing,” the …

Supreme Court refuses ‘special treatment’ to CCI in probe against Amazon, Flipkart
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court refuses ‘special treatment’ to CCI in probe against Amazon, Flipkart

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday told the Competition Commission of India that it cannot get any “special treatment” in getting a bunch of petitions challenging its antitrust probe against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart transferred from the high courts to the top court or the Delhi high court. The SC told the AG: “Only because some litigant is …

Supreme Court asks CCI to decide on high court to hear challenge against e-commerce antitrust probe by 16 December
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court asks CCI to decide on high court to hear challenge against e-commerce antitrust probe by 16 December

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Friday gave the Competition Commission of India until 16 December to decide which high court should handle the petitions challenging the anti-competitive probe against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart. In its plea, the CCI sought to transfer 24 writ petitions filed by Amazon, Flipkart, and their vendors from various high courts across the country to the …

'No Special Treatment' : Supreme Court Refuses CCI's Plea To Transfer Amazon, Flipkart Cases Directly To Karnataka HC Division Bench
3 months, 1 week ago

'No Special Treatment' : Supreme Court Refuses CCI's Plea To Transfer Amazon, Flipkart Cases Directly To Karnataka HC Division Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to transfer 24 writ petitions filed in various High Courts by Amazon and Flipkart associated sellers against the Competition Commission of India's probe into alleged anti-competitive practices to a division bench of the Karnataka High Court. Justice Oka said that CCI could not be given special treatment by directing the petitions to be heard …

Delhi High Court Stays BCI's Decision Removing AAP's Legal-Chief Sanjeev Nasiar As BCD Vice Chairman
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Stays BCI's Decision Removing AAP's Legal-Chief Sanjeev Nasiar As BCD Vice Chairman

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed the decision of Bar Council of India removing Advocate Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi Vice Chairman, pending completion of an inquiry into authenticity of his law degree.Justice Sanjeev Narula passed the order on a plea filed by Nasiar challenging BCI's resolution passed on December 7 and listed the matter …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Supreme Court To Hear Jharkhand IAS Officer's Plea Against HC Refusing To Hear Challenge To ECI Direction For Disciplinary Action
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court To Hear Jharkhand IAS Officer's Plea Against HC Refusing To Hear Challenge To ECI Direction For Disciplinary Action

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea involving the issue as to whether the Election Commission of India's direction to state government to take disciplinary action against a District Election Officer ought to be challenged before the jurisdictional High Court or the Central Administrative Tribunal.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Pankaj Mithal called for the response of …

Politically Charged Atmosphere In Bengal May Not Be Conducive For Fair Investigation: Supreme Court Allows BJP Leader's Plea For CBI Probe
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Politically Charged Atmosphere In Bengal May Not Be Conducive For Fair Investigation: Supreme Court Allows BJP Leader's Plea For CBI Probe

Live Law  

The Supreme Court cited the politically charged environment in West Bengal as a significant factor while directing the transfer of investigations in criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to the CBI to ensure a fair and impartial investigation. The Court noted Bose's affiliation with the BJP and Banerji's membership in the TMC observing, “The political scenario …

Supreme Court to consider modifying orders that barred High Courts from hearing coal block allocation cases
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to consider modifying orders that barred High Courts from hearing coal block allocation cases

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would consider pleas seeking modification of its earlier orders that barred High Courts from hearing appeals against trial court orders passed in cases related to alleged illegal coal block allocations. The apex court passed two orders between 2014 and 2017 restricting the accused from approaching the High Court and had directed that appeals …

RTI Act Not Applicable To CBI, Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Former Income Tax Officer's Plea Seeking Info On Agency's 'Trap' Against Him
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RTI Act Not Applicable To CBI, Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Former Income Tax Officer's Plea Seeking Info On Agency's 'Trap' Against Him

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected an Income Tax Officer's plea seeking information under the Right to information Act relating to Trap Proceeding conducted against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation.The Income Tax Officer was convicted in a corruption case and his appeal against the conviction is pending before the High Court. The Punjab and Haryana High …

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 …

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