5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala case sent to a 7-Judge Supreme Court bench, two judges dissent

The Supreme Court of India has sent the review petition pertaining to essential religious practices in the Sabarimala and other places to a 7-Judge Bench. A five-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court by 3-2 majority referred to 7-judge bench to consider the Supreme Court's earlier decision of quashing the custom barring entry of women of 10-50 age group into Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Reading out the judgement, CJI Gogoi said that the restrictions on women in religious places is not restricted to Sabarimala alone, prevalent in other religions also.. "The Supreme Court should evolve common policy on religious places like Sabarimala", CJI said while referring to restrictions on entry of women into mosques. Justices R F Nariman and Justice DY Chandrachud, who was also a part of the five-judge Supreme Court bench that had struck down the Rule 3 of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965, which was the basis for barring entry of women between the ages of 10 and 50 years into the Sabarimala Temple, today dissented when the matter was sent to a larger Supreme Court Bench for review.

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court slams Guruvayur temple's decision to skip ancient ritual on Ekadasi

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea against the Kerala High Court order in favour of the administration of the Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple in the state which decided to discontinue the ancient ritual of "udayasthamana pooja" on Ekadasi, citing crowd management issues. The petitioners, members of the hereditary priestly family, had approached the Supreme Court after …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Goa Governor Sreedharan Pillai Over Remarks On Women's Entry At Sabarimala, Says Speech Wasn't Made In Public

Live Law

The Kerala High Court quashed a case registered under Section 505 of the IPC against former State BJP President and present Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai for allegedly making statements supporting the Thantri's decision to deny entry of women at Sabarimala Temple, against the Apex Court decision in Young Indian Lawyers Association case. It was stated that Sreedharan Pillai who …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Declines Minor Girl's Plea Seeking Pilgrimage To Sabarimala Temple Due To Issues Pending Before SC's Larger Bench In Review Petition

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today dismissed the writ petition of a 10-year-old minor girl who invoked its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a declaration that she was entitled to have a pilgrimage to Sabarimala Temple during the Mandala Pooja/Makaravilakku season of 1199 ME without insisting on upper age qualification. The writ petition was filed …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Sabarimala case: \"The Shrine is not out of bounds of constitutional values\":

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi : Kerala High Court on Saturday heard a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the notification issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board inviting applications for the post-Chief Priests in Sabarimala and Malikappuram Temples by holding special sitting. While hearing, Advocate Professor Mohan Gopal, the counsel who appeared for the petitioners, opposed the argument that the Constitution cannot …

1 year, 9 months ago

5 arguments made by J Sai Deepak in Sabarimala priest appointment case

Op India

On February 25 this year, advocate J Sai Deepak argued before the Kerala High Court about the need to protect the traditions of the Sabarimala temple and not entertain external intervention in its affairs including the appointment of priests. Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa- https://t.co/DZzzQLgfyh pic.twitter.com/dRDpv3wdzO — Sai Deepak J March 12, 2023 While emphasising that the petitions challenging the Travancore Dewaswom …

2 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala: Kerala govt withdraws police handbook after row

Deccan Chronicle

PATTANAMTHITTA: The Left government in Kerala on Thursday withdrew a handbook for police personnel on duty at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala after the BJP raised a hue and cry over a reference in the book that all pilgrims can enter the temple. Senior CPI leader G Sudhakaran, who had supported the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government on the entry …

2 years, 2 months ago

From Overturning Father's Verdict To Other Key Rulings: All About DY Chandrachud, The 50th CJI

ABP News

A bench of judges led by Justice Chandrachud in the Supreme Court in a landmark verdict directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission, including command postings. Decriminalising Section 377 In a historic judgment, a five-judge bench including Justice Chandrachud decriminalized a British-era law, section 377, which called for punishment of any individual who engaged in sexual …

2 years, 2 months ago

Challenge Against Excommunication Among Dawoodi Bohras: Supreme Court Reserves Order On Reference To Larger Bench

Live Law

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on whether to refer to larger bench a petition pending from 1986 challenging the validity of the practice of excommunication among the Dawoodi Bohras.The 5-judge bench will decide on whether to refer the issue to the 9-judge bench in the Sabarimala review case which is considering the larger …

2 years, 9 months ago

Women’s groups urge Supreme Court to stay hijab order

The Hindu

The Muslim women's rights organisation which spearheaded the movement against triple talaq in the country, the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, on Tuesday said it agreed with the Karnataka High Court order that hijab was not an essential practice in Islam, but asserted that those wearing it must not be barred from schools and colleges. A joint statement issued by the …

3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Permits Minor Girl To Accompany Her Father To Sabarimala Temple

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order permitting a 9-yr-old girl to accompany her father to the Sabarimala temple for darshan.A Division Bench comprising Justice Shaji P Chaly and Justice A Badharudeen clarified that children can accompany vaccinated people in all activities they undertake. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order permitting a 9-yr-old …

3 years, 7 months ago

'Only 3 Women Judges From Bar In Kerala HC In 64 Years; Many Competent Women Lawyers Available' : Outgoing Judge Justice PV Asha

Live Law

Outgoing judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice PV Asha, in her farewell speech underscored the need for more women representation in judiciary.Justice Asha noted that only 3 women have been appointed as judges of the Kerala High Court from the bar in its history of 64 years. Outgoing judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice PV Asha, in her …

3 years, 9 months ago

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling

India Today

In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a law that prevented women aged 10-50 from entering Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. This prompted the Kerala minister to say, “This should never have happened.” WHAT HAPPENED IN 2018 The LDF government had irked the devotees of Lord Ayyappa by forming a 620-km “renaissance” wall on January 1, …

3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To 2 Men Accused Of Attacking Sabarimala Activist; Finds Allegations Prima Facie Mala Fide

Live Law

The Kerala High Court recently allowed pre-arrest bail to two persons accused of being part of a group that sprayed 'chemical' spray on activist Bindu Ammini when she approached the Ernakulam City Commissioner's office in 2019 seeking police protection for her pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple. statement that the appellants along with the first accused came near to the victim …

3 years, 10 months ago

Ahead of assembly polls, Sabarimala issue back on radar in Kerala

Hindustan Times

With assembly elections just two months away political parties in Kerala are in a race to rake up the emotional Sabarimala Temple issue yet again but a majority of youngsters who participated in the agitation feel let down. Kerala had witnessed large-scale violence and five shutdowns in 2018 after the Supreme Court verdict that allowed women of all ages to …

4 years ago

Sabarimala : Kerala Govt Moves Supreme Court Against HC Direction To Raise Number Of Daily Permissible Pilgrims As 5000

Live Law

The Kerala Government has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court challenging the direction of the High Court of Kerala to raise the number of daily permissible pilgrims as 5000.Taking note of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of the Kerala Chief Minister had decided on October 5 to permit pilgrimage at Sabarimala …

4 years, 7 months ago

Sabarimala Reference: SC Gives Reasons For Holding That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]

Live Law

The Supreme Court has passed an order detailing the reasons for holding that it can refer questions of law to a larger bench in a review petition. Therefore, the limitations in Order XLVII, Rule 1 do not apply to review petitions filed against judgments or orders passed in Writ Petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. It …

4 years, 10 months ago

Sabarimala Temple: SC commences hearing to deliberate on issues relating to scope of freedom of religion

India TV News

A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Monday commenced hearing to deliberate upon issues relating to the scope of freedom of religion and whether a person who does not belong to a particular faith can file a PIL questioning the religious practice of another religion. The Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde has framed seven legal …

4 years, 10 months ago

[Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law

The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde has commenced hearing on the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order.The Bench has framed the following questions for hearing 1. The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde has commenced hearing on the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review …

4 years, 10 months ago

[Sabarimala Reference]Nine-Judge Bench Hearing- Live-Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law

4 years, 10 months ago

Sabarimala related cases in Supreme Court from February 17

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will commence from February 17 the hearing on issues relating to gender justice vis-a-vis essential religious practices. It held on Monday that a five-judge bench, in a limited review jurisdiction, could refer to a larger bench the question of law germane to the issue before the court. Upholding the November 14, 2019 reference order by …

4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala Reference : New Issues Framed By 9-Judge Bench On Religious Practices & Fundamental Rights

Live Law

The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court to consider the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order has framed seven new issues for consideration.The following are those issues :1. The 9-judge bench constituted by the Supreme Court to consider the issues mentioned in the Sabarimala review order has framed seven new issues for consideration. Whether the rights of a …

4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala case: Supreme Court upholds referring religious questions to larger Bench, frames 7 questions of law

The Hindu

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the decision of the Sabarimala Review Bench to refer to a larger Bench questions on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths across the country. The nine-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde, said a Bench engaged in the review of a …

4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala case: SC says it can refer questions of law to larger bench

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday held that its five-judge bench can refer questions of law to a larger bench while exercising its limited power under review jurisdiction in the Sabarimala case. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde framed seven questions to be heard by a nine-judge Constitutional bench on issues relating to freedom of religion under the Constitution …

4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala Reference : 9-Judge Bench Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Reference In Review; Verdict On Feb 10

Live Law

After a marathon hearing session which lasted for the entire court hours on Thursday, the 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court constituted to answer the questions mentioned in the Sabarimala review reserved orders on the preliminary issue whether a reference is possible in a review petition. Therefore, the review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to refer to larger bench certain questions …

4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala: SC reserves order on whether it can refer question of law to larger bench in review jurisdiction

India Today

A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court Thursday reserved order on the legal issue of whether the top court can refer questions of law to a larger bench while exercising its review jurisdiction. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it will pronounce the order on February 10 and will accord day-to-day hearing from February 12. …

4 years, 11 months ago

SC says not discussing women's entry into Sabarimala; top court to frame larger questions on religious discrimination against women by 6 Feb

Firstpost

The Supreme Court said it will frame legal questions to be adjudicated by a nine-judge bench on religious discrimination against women at various religious places, which have arisen out of the Sabarimala case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will frame legal questions to be adjudicated by a nine-judge bench on religious discrimination against women at various …

4 years, 11 months ago

Nine-judge SC bench to hear petition regarding women's entry into Sabarimala temple and frame questions in matter

Firstpost

CJI SA Bobde had said that court will examine matter, hear scope of judicial review on point of religious faith and women’s rights New Delhi: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear on Monday the petition regarding women’s entry into Sabarimala temple and frame questions in the matter. Chief Justice SA Bobde had said on Thursday that the …

4 years, 11 months ago

Theological thicket: On SC's hearing in Sabarimala temple case

The Hindu

The opening hearing before a nine-judge Supreme Court Bench, constituted to give an authoritative pronouncement on the nature of religious freedom under the Constitution, has revealed the conceptual confusion over the reference made to it. Instead, it would limit itself to “larger questions” such as the interplay between freedom of religion and other fundamental rights; and the extent to which …

4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala case: SC tells opposing lawyers to meet on 17 January to decide on issues related to discrimination against women to be deliberated

Firstpost

The Supreme Court asked four senior lawyers to convene a meeting on 17 January to decide on the issues to be deliberated by it in the matter relating to discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places including Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked four senior lawyers to convene a meeting on 17 …

4 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court not to review Sabarimala case, to examine ‘larger issues’

The Hindu

A nine-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde on Monday said its objective was not to review the Sabarimala women entry case but examine “larger issues” of law like the prohibition of women from entering mosques and temples to genital mutilation among Dawoodi Bohras and the banning of Parsi women who married inter-faith from entering the …

4 years, 11 months ago

Nine-judge SC bench to hear issue of allowing entry of women of all age groups into Sabarimala from today

Firstpost

The top court on Monday issued a notice informing listing of petition filed by Indian Young Lawyers Association seeking review of its historic 2018 judgment allowing women and girls of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple New Delhi: A nine-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court will hear from 13 January, the issue of allowing women and girls of all ages …

5 years ago

Judiciary in 2019: Six verdicts that created a storm, or ended one

Op India

The government took many historic decisions in 2019. The Supreme Court led by CJI Ranjan Gogoi could not come to a conclusive decision in Sabarimala review petitions and have referred the case to a larger bench by a 3:2 majority. The Supreme Court could not reach a consensus on the review petitions and this, the Sabarimala matter referred to a …

5 years, 1 month ago

Another Kerala woman allegedly stopped from entering Sabarimala moves SC; plea to be heard next week

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear next week the plea of a Kerala woman who was allegedly prevented from visiting the Sabarimala temple despite the apex court's verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the shrine. A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde considered the submission of senior advocate Indira Jaising that her client, …

5 years, 1 month ago

Woman moves SC over safety at Sabari

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Activist Bindu Ammini on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking safe passage and protection for women of all age groups going to the Sabarimala temple. The top court while referring the issue of the entry of women in the Sabarimala temple to a larger bench had clubbed it with the issue of Muslim women’s entry to mosques, cases …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala row: Women devotees bear the brunt as politicians, interest groups continue to weaponise temple entry issue

Firstpost

It’s still early days — the Sabarimala season continues till mid-January. But the message has already been delivered: No person in authority, no government official, no police personnel is going to protect a woman who is of “menstruating age” if she tries to enter the shrine. Unlike the situation in September 2018, when the state government had ensured police protection …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala verdict: Justice delayed

The Hindu

The Supreme Court has possibly ushered in yet another turbulent and uncertain pilgrimage season at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala and in the State in general with its November 14 decision to keep pending over 55 review petitions and a handful of writ petitions filed against its previous judgment declaring the temple’s practice of barring the entry of women between …

5 years, 1 month ago

3 Andhra women not allowed Sabarimala darshan

India TV News

The Kerala police on Saturday did not allow three women, who were part of a group, to go to the Sabarimala temple to pray after checking the identity cards of the women. The temple tradition disallows women in the age group of 10 to 50 years to enter the temple precinct. Sources said the three women were separated from the …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala temple opens today, no protection for women activists

India Today

Two days after the Supreme Court deferred the verdict on the Sabarimala issue, the Lord Ayappa Temple is all set to open today for the Mandala Pooja festival. No police protection for women According to sources, Kerala government has decided that the police will not be providing protection to women activists visiting the Sabarimala temple. Several ministers in the Pinarayi …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala Pilgrim progress not to be smooth

Deccan Chronicle

Alappuzha: The Sabarimala pilgrimage season beginning on Sunday may not pass smoothly with many young women determined to have darshan of Lord Ayyappa and the Hindu fringe groups vowing to block them. The Supreme Court order on Thursday referring the review petitions to a larger bench has not made things easy for the government as there is no stay on …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala verdict: Govt must read 'extremely important' dissent judgment in order, says Justice RF Nariman

Firstpost

Justice RF Nariman of the Supreme Court on Friday said the government must read the ’extremely important dissent; order in the Sabarimala case New Delhi: The government must read the “extremely important dissent” verdict in the 3:2 majority judgement pronounced by the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala case, Justice R F Nariman said on Friday. Justices Nariman and Chandrachud, who …

5 years, 1 month ago

Review and reference: On Sabarimala review pleas

The Hindu

Ordinarily, a reference to a seven-judge Bench for an authoritative pronouncement on the entire gamut of issues arising from Article 25 and 26 of the Constitution, which protect the religious freedoms of individuals and denominations, would have been welcome. However, the order of a Constitution Bench in making such a reference, while delivering the verdict on petitions seeking review of …

5 years, 1 month ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala govt to consult legal experts to get more clarity on decision, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Firstpost

Vijayan said the Supreme Court has not changed its stand with regard to the 28 September order of 2018 that allowed women of all age groups to offer prayers at the shrine. Thiruvananthapuram: The Left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court’s Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'

India TV News

The left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry of women of all age groups still stands, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi Thursday said a larger bench will re-examine various religious …

5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala verdict opens new avenues for protection of customs, say lawyers for review petitioners

India TV News

Lawyers who appeared on behalf of review petitioners in the Sabarimala case have called the Supreme Court's decision on Thursday to refer the matter to a larger bench as "absolutely right" and said it would open new avenues for the litigants who argued for protection and preservation of customs. In a 3:2 majority verdict, the apex court referred to a …

5 years, 1 month ago

Today’s judgement by Supreme Court has effectively dislodged the 2018 verdict in Sabarimala case: Advocate J Sai Deepak

Op India

The Supreme Court on Thursday pronounced its verdict on the much anticipated Sabarimala issue. The Supreme Court has decided that Sabarimala review petitions to remain pending until the issue is decided by larger Bench. OpIndia.com spoke to J Sai Deepak, the advocate representing the Pandalam Royal Family and the group People for Dharma who had initiated the ‘Ready to Wait’ …

5 years, 1 month ago

Why Sabarimala issue shouldn't be clubbed with women entry to mosques

Op India

Today, a five judge bench of the Supreme Court decided to refer a bundle of cases to a larger seven judge bench: the Sabarimala Temple case, petitions relating to entry of women into mosques as well as the matter of female genital mutilation within the Dawoodi Bohra community. Read: SC refers the Sabarimala matter to a larger bench by 3:2 …

5 years, 1 month ago

'Pro-faith judgment': Religious leaders, Opposition politicians in Kerala welcome SC decision to refer Sabarimala case to larger bench

Firstpost

The Sabarimala temple will be open from 16 November and the annual two-month-long pilgrim season will begin from 17 November. While the Supreme Court didn’t order a stay on its September 2018 judgment regarding the entry of women into Kerala’s iconic Sabarimala temple, the judgment on review petitions for the original order will now be delivered by a larger seven-judge …

5 years, 1 month ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala a silver lining for protestors and devotees, but a lot will depend on definition of constitutional morality

Firstpost

The majority judgment, in effect, may be interpreted as leaning towards taking a sympathetic view of argument propounded by Sabarimala protestors and Lord Ayyappa devotees who have pointed out that the earlier judgment violates the essential customs and practices at the temple that are based on the celibate nature of the deity. Till the larger bench passes its verdict, the …

5 years, 1 month ago

[Sabarimala] Remember That The "Holy Book" Is The Constitution Of India; Justices RF Nariman & DY Chandrachud Dissent

Live Law

Let every person remember that the "holy book" is the Constitution of India, remarked Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, also speaking for Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, in his dissent against the majority decision to refer the issues to larger bench. The ratio of the majority judgments in this case is only that the exclusionary practice of keeping women from the ages …

5 years, 1 month ago

SC verdict on Sabarimala: Judicial remedy sought against ban on women for first time in 2006 against 1991 Kerala HC ruling; a timeline

Firstpost

SC refers to larger seven-judge bench for re-examining various religious issues, including entry of women into Sabarimala temple and mosques and the practice of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community. 1990: S Mahendran files plea in Kerala High Court seeking ban on women’s entry to Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala. 28 September: SC, in 4:1 verdict, allows entry …

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Plea against combining multiple lawsuits in Mathura temple-mosque dispute may be raised later: SC

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday said a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court order to combine 15 lawsuits on the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute may be raised later. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took a prima facie view in favour of the High Court decision to consolidate all the lawsuits, saying …

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The Hindu Morning Digest, January 10, 2024

The Hindu

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Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

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Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

India Today

The Shahi Jama Masjid committee in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal approached the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking a directive to the District Magistrate to refrain from initiating an investigation into a private well located within the mosque's premises. The mosque authorities argued that opening the well for Hindu prayers would disturb the peace in Sambhal, which witnessed deadly clashes in November …

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Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking review of October 2023 judgement

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Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court dismisses petitions seeking review of October 2023 judgement

The Hindu

Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed review petitions seeking a review of its October 2023 judgment that refused to legalise same-sex marriage. “We have carefully gone through the judgments delivered by Justices S. Ravindra Bhat speaking for himself and for Hima Kohli as well as the concurring opinion expressed by one of us, constituting majority view. Accordingly, the review petitions are …

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Same-sex marriage: Supreme Court rejects review petitions on judgment, says 'no error'

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a batch of petitions seeking review of its judgement by which it had denied to recognise same-sex marriage, noting that there was no "error apparent" and no "interference is warranted". No unqualified right to marriage: SC A five-judge Constitution bench led by then CJI Chandrachud on October 17, 2024, refused to accord legal backing …

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Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Same-sex marriage verdict to be reviewed by new Supreme Court bench today

India Today

A new five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will take up petitions on Thursday seeking a review of its 2023 verdict rejecting legal sanction to same-sex marriage. In October 2023, a Constitution bench headed by then-Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud declined to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Maintaining that it didn't want to encroach on the legislative domain, …

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Approach Supreme Court to seek reservation of posts for women lawyers in governing council of Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court

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1 day, 17 hours ago

Approach Supreme Court to seek reservation of posts for women lawyers in governing council of Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday dismissed petitions seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in various posts of the governing council and the executive committee of the Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru. The High Court said that it has no power in law to issue such a direction in the absence of a bylaw in AAB providing reservation for women advocates, …

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Karnataka HC Declines Plea For Women Reservation In Governing Council Of Advocates' Association Bengaluru, Says Only SC Can Pass Such Order

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1 day, 23 hours ago

Karnataka HC Declines Plea For Women Reservation In Governing Council Of Advocates' Association Bengaluru, Says Only SC Can Pass Such Order

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court today orally expressed support towards reservation of seats for women in the Governing Council of Advocates' Association Bengaluru. Justice R Devdas however declined a plea moved by the women members of the Bar Association and Federation of Women Lawyers in this regard, stating that only the Supreme Court can pass such orders. At this juncture, Senior …

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Sambhal Mosque Row | Allahabad High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings Till Feb 25, Seeks Responses Of UOI, UP Govt

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court today stayed the Sambhal trial court proceedings till February 25 in a suit claiming that the Chandausi's Shahi Jama mosque was built after destroying a Hindu temple. A bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed this order on a civil revision plea moved by the Shahi Jama Mosque Committee at Chandausi challenging the trial court's order …

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Sambhal mosque case: Allahabad High Court seeks response from government and ASI

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Sambhal mosque case: Allahabad High Court seeks response from government and ASI

The Hindu

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Central and State governments, the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities on a plea moved by the Shahi Jama Masjid committee in Sambhal challenging a trial court’s order. A Bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal also ordered a stay on the proceedings in the case by the trial …

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2 days, 2 hours ago

Following Justice CT Ravikumar's Retirement, Supreme Court Bench Hearing Pleas Seeking Review Of PMLA Verdict To Be Reconstituted

Live Law

Following the retirement of Justice CT Ravikumar of Supreme Court, the bench hearing review petitions filed against the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgement, which upheld various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, is set to be reconstituted. It may be recalled that the matter was being considered by a bench of Justices Surya Kant, CT Ravikumar and Ujjal Bhuyan, …

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Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights

India Today

The Supreme Court has issued a stern directive to the Karnataka government to clarify its position on the contentious worship rights at a shrine in the state that holds religious significance for both Hindus and Muslims. The top court has granted the state eight more weeks to make a decision on the shrine in Chikkamagaluru, Datta Peeta, calling this the …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Sambhal mandir-masjid row: Allahabad High Court stays trial court proceedings till February 25

India TV News

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the proceedings going on in trial court in the Harihar temple-Shahi Jama masjid dispute case in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. The Allahabad High Court ordered the halt of trial proceedings while hearing the petition of the Intezamia Committee of Sambhal's disputed Shahi Jama Masjid. The court also directed all the parties in the case, …

Court Shahi Jama Masjid Case Sambhal

2 days, 20 hours ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Maneka Gandhi's Plea Challenging Election Of Samajwadi Party's Ram Bhuwal Nishad In 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

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The Supreme Court today issued notice on senior BJP leader Maneka Gandhi's plea challenging the election of Samajwadi Party MP Ram Bhuwal Nishad from the Sultanpur Lok Sabha constituency. Issuing notice on the appeal, arising out of an Allahabad High Court judgment which dismissed Gandhi's election petition as barred by limitation, the Court gave 4 week's time to respondent-Ram Bhuwal …

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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils

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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils

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Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 519 : AIR 2024 SC 5338 Expunging of adverse judicial remarks against an advocate - The Supreme Court set aside interim orders passed by the High Court …

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Supreme Court to hear appeals against acquittal in Nithari killings in March

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court will hear the appeals challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the Nithari killings on March 25. The bench, also comprising justice Augustine George Masih, directed the top court’s registry to provide the digitised trial court records on the scheduled date of hearing as Koli’s lawyers sought to rely on the same to highlight procedural delays in …

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Hindu outfit seeks to intervene in 1991 places of worship row in SC

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, a Hindu outfit, moved the Supreme Court on Monday seeking to intervene in cases filed against the validity of provisions of the 1991 law that asks to maintain the religious character of places as it existed on August 15, 1947. The outfit's plea, filed through lawyer Atulesh Kumar, challenges Sections 3 and 4 …

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Supreme Court Seeks Data From Union On Tribunal Vacancies, Suggests Circuit Benches For AFT

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The Supreme Court today asked the Union of India to collate and furnish data on the status of appointments and selection process of judicial/technical/accounting/administrative members of Tribunals across the country. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order in a public interest litigation initiated by the Madras Bar Association, which was listed alongwith a petition …

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Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part II]

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 391 – 2024 LiveLaw 787Lawyers To Ensure Dignity Of Court Even When Challenging Its Order: Allahabad High Court Deprecates Disrespectful Drafting Of Review ApplicationCase Title: M/S Rajshi Processors Raebareli Thru. And 2 Others 2024 LiveLaw 391 Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 784 While disposing of a public interest litigation pertaining to illegal leasing of land belonging to schools, …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 30, 2024 - January 05, 2025

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Nominal Index The Kerala State -Ex-Services League State Committee, Thiruvananthapuram v. Commissioner of Central Excise Customs and Service Tax, Trivandrum, 2024 LiveLaw 827 S. Safeer v. Cochin Port Trust, 2024 LiveLaw 828 Alan Benny v Bar Council of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 1 Mrs. Suma Sunilkumar v. The State Medical Officer, 2025 LiveLaw 2 Judgments/ Orders This Week Charitable …

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Sambhal Row | Mosque Committee Challenges Trial Court's Survey Order In Allahabad HC; Advocate Commissioner Files Sealed Report

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The Shahi Jama Mosque Committee at Chandausi has moved the Allahabad High Court challenging the trial court's order passed on November 19 directing an Advocate Commissioner to survey the mosque in a suit which claimed that the mosque was built after destroying a temple. This development comes as the Advocate Commissioner submitted the survey report to the trial court in …

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Plea Filed Seeking Vacation Of Supreme Court's Stay On Registration Of New Suits & Passing Survey Orders Over Mandir-Masjid Disputes

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Applications have been filed before the Supreme Court seeking vacation of the stay on registration of fresh suits against places of worship as well as surveys of the religious sites in pending mandir-masjid suits. It may be recalled that on December 12, the Supreme Court ordered that no further suits can be registered in the country against places of worship …

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Dismissal Of Earlier S.482 CrPC Petition Doesn't Bar Subsequent Petition Filed Due To Change In Law : Supreme Court

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Observing that the principle of res judicata is not strictly applicable to the criminal proceedings, the Supreme Court recently ruled that the dismissal of a previous petition does not preclude the filing of a subsequent petition under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C if it is prompted by a change in the law. The bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice …

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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 …

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: December 2024

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Chief Justice praises Justice CT Ravikumar on retirement: Noble soul

India Today

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded outgoing top court judge Justice CT Ravikumar and said that the legacy of the court has been woven from "golden threads of integrity" spun by the integrity of judges like Ravikumar. Speaking at an event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on the retirement of Justice Ravikumar, the CJI said, …

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From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey

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Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded retiring judge Justice CT Ravikumar's inspirational journey to become a Judge of the Supreme Court rising from his humble origins. Speaking at the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, CJI Sanjiv Khanna praised Justice Ravikumar for his determination, discipline and integrity as an individual and as a judge. It …

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'Only Said What Was Stated In Manusmriti': Madras High Court Quashes Case Against MP Thol Thirumavalan For Alleged Comments On Hindu Women

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The Madras High Court has quashed a case registered against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi party head and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalan for alleged comments against Hindu women. The case was registered based on a complaint in 2020 alleging that Thirumavalan, in one of his interviews had made comments lowering the Hindu women. “What has been stated in the book "Manu …

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28 sentenced to life for Chandan Gupta’s murder during 2018 Tiranga yatra in Kasganj

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW: A special National Investigation Agency court on Friday awarded life imprisonment.to the 28 men convicted for the murder of Chandan Gupta who was killed in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during the “Tiranga yatra” on the Republic Day in 2018. Chandan Gupta was killed on January 26, 2018 during a rally involving large number of …

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Supreme Court tags Asaduddin’s petition on Places of Worship Act for hearing

The Hindu

Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi announced that his petition regarding the enforcement of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, has been tagged by the Supreme Court of India. Taking to social media on Thursday, Mr. Owaisi stated, “I had submitted a petition to the Supreme Court seeking enforcement of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. I hope that the …

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Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Row : Supreme Court Bench Questions Excavation At Site Despite Interim Order

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The Supreme Court today directed the Registry to place before CJI Sanjiv Khanna a petition challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's order whereby the Archaeological Survey of India was directed to conduct a survey at the Bhojshala Temple-cum-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti passed the order, noting that a CJI-led bench is in seisin of …

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SC to hear Owaisi's plea seeking stringent implementation of Places of Worship Act 1991, Union govt has sought 8 extensions so far

Op India

The debate on the Places of Worship Act 1991 has resurfaced, as the Supreme Court is set to hear a petition filed by Asaduddin Owaisi, the supremo of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, seeking directions for the central government to strictly enforce the provisions of the act. Advocate @MNizamPasha appeared for us — Asaduddin Owaisi January 2, 2025 The law …

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Places Of Worship Act| MP Owaisi Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Restrain Courts From Passing Hasty Orders In Mandir-Masjid Suits

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Member of Parliament and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Asaduddin Owaisi has filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Supreme Court, seeking to enforce the Places of Worship Act 1991. The petition Member of Parliament and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Asaduddin Owaisi has filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Supreme Court, seeking to enforce the Places …

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SC Tags Owaisi’s Plea on Places of Worship Law, Hearing on February 17

Deccan Chronicle

The Supreme Court on Thursday tagged Asaduddin Owaisi’s petition regarding the Places of Worship Act, 1991, with several other pending cases related to the law. The petition, filed by the AIMIM chief on December 17, 2024, seeks the strict enforcement of the Act, which aims to preserve the religious character of all places of worship as they stood on August …

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Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]

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Nominal Index XXX v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 608 N. Bhasurangan v The Assistant Director & Akhiljith J. @ Pulsar Suni v Station House Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 807 Sadhoo Beedi Enterprises v The Controlling Authority and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 808 Rollymol v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 809 Asha Lawrence v State of Kerala and Others, …

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

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 489 To 2024 LiveLaw 492 NOMINAL INDEX Rangarajan Narasimnhan v State of Tamil Nadu, 2024 LiveLaw 489 M.Tamilselvan v The District Collector and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 490 H Raja v The State, 2024 LiveLaw 491 R Varalakshmi v The Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 492 REPORT Madras High Court Grants Interim Bail To Temple …

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SC May Curb Judgeship to Kin of Judges

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium is poised to examine a proposal that aims to prohibit the appointment of judges in High Courts based on familial relationships. According to sources, the collegium may instruct High Court collegiums to refrain from recommending candidates whose parents or close relatives are current or former Supreme Court or High Court judges. Additionally, Justices Hrishikesh …

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Supreme Court in 2024: A year of landmark verdicts and key developments

Hindustan Times

The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality. The court also overturned an Allahabad high court decision invalidating the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, reiterating the importance of state oversight …

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3 held for assaulting women over religious conversion of tribals in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle

Balasore: Three people were arrested for assaulting two women over the allegation that they were attempting religious convervsion of some tribal families in Odisha's Balasore district, police said on Monday. The police action came after a video went viral showing two women being tied to a tree and assaulted in full public view for allegedly undertaking forced conversion of some …

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SC to hear plea against ban on IS on Jan 22; ex-judge Mukta Gupta is amicus curiae

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will next month hear a petition declaring the Islamic State and all its fronts a banned outfit under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. A view of the Supreme Court building in New Delhi The petition was filed by Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, 64, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in December 2023 on …

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Visitation Rights Of Parent Cannot Be At Cost Of Child's Health & Well-Being : Supreme Court

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Observing that the health of a child cannot be compromised while deciding the disputes between the parents, the Supreme Court recently modified the directions allowing interim visitation rights to a father.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale allowed an appeal against the order of the Madras High Court to a limited extent of modifying the place of visitation …

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Visitation Rights Of Parent Cannot Be At Cost Of Child's Health & Well-Being : Supreme Court

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Observing that the health of a child cannot be compromised while deciding the disputes between the parents, the Supreme Court recently modified the directions allowing interim visitation rights to a father. By the said order, the High Court dismissed the Appellant-mother's Miscellaneous Appeal and upheld the interim visitation rights granted to the Respondent-father. Keeping in mind the best interest of …

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Restoring constitutional order in Manipur

The Hindu

An editorial titled ‘Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government’ published in The Hindu on December 14, 2024, rightly mentions that the executive’s reticence and lack of accountability, both at the federal and State levels, for the unrelenting ethnic violence in Manipur has again forced the higher judiciary to intervene. A thorough assessment of the Supreme Court’s …

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Women’s rights, monsoon, infra: HC’s key rulings

Hindustan Times

In the last 365 days, the Delhi high court took up critical cases pertaining but not limited to the Capital’s politics, infrastructure and rights of women and courtrooms witnessed landmark judgments and significant rulings with far-reaching implications. In the first month of 2024, the high court delivered several verdicts that focused on protecting the rights of women — on January …

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Supreme Court's Key Decisions On Rights Of Persons With Disability In 2024

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The Supreme Court in 2024 made several important decisions relating to the rights of Persons with Disability. Here are the key judgements, orders and observations on Disability Rights: In a significant judgment boosting disability rights, the Supreme Court directed the Union Government to frame mandatory rules as required under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, …

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Rajasthan High Court Annual Digest 2024 [PART I]

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 1 To 2024 LiveLaw 232 Orders/Judgments January 2024 Writ Petition Against Charge-Sheet Not Maintainable Unless Issued By Authority Not Competent To Initiate Disciplinary Action: Rajasthan HC Title: Laxman Singh Gurjar v. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation & 2 Ors. Title: Shiv Kumar Khandelwal vs State of Rajasthan & Ors Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 80 A single judge bench …

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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 …

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Embarrassing Moments Of 2024 When Judges Sparked Controversies With Unthoughtful Comments

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Sober, stoic and reticent to an extent- this is the cliched image which is often associated with judges. It is quite unprecedented that the Supreme Court had to suo motu intervene four times - three times judicially and once administratively- to address inappropriate utterances made by High Court judges in a single year. When a High Court judge attacked the …

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Madras High Court Grants Interim Bail To Temple Activist, Asks Him To Refrain From Making Objectionable Comments Against Women

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The Madras High Court has granted bail to temple activist Rangarajan Narasimham for allegedly making derogatory comments against a woman on social media. While granting interim bail, Justice V Lakshminarayanan asked Narasimham to delete all the offensive messages and refrain from making any vituperative comments against women in any of the social media forums. Previously, in another case, the High …

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