SC Refuses To Entertain Plea For Decongestion Of Prisons; Asks Petitioner To Move HC
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Refuses To Entertain Plea For Decongestion Of Prisons; Asks Petitioner To Move HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking decongestion of jails in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde disposed of the petition, with the direction that the Petitioner had the liberty to approach the jurisdictional High Courts for relief in this matter. On 23rd March, the Supreme Court Bench comprising of Chief Justice, Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Surya Kant heard the suo motu writ petition In Re: Contagion of COVID-19 Virus in Prisons and directed all States and UTs to set up high-powered committees to determine class of prisoners who could be released on parole for four to six weeks. The CJI responded that there would be many advocates who would be willing to pursue the matter at the High Court level. Bhushan, undeterred, responded that despite the court orders, the high-powered committees, which had been instituted as per the directions of the Supreme Court in the suo motu matter, could consider releasing those charged with minor offences.

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SC refuses to entertain plea against movie 'Hamare Baarah', permits withdrawal of petition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

SC refuses to entertain plea against movie 'Hamare Baarah', permits withdrawal of petition

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea challenging certain alleged controversial dialogues and scenes in Annu Kapoor-starrer movie 'Hamare Baarah'.The Bombay High Court had on June 19 allowed the release of the movie after its makers agreed to delete certain objectionable portions. It said the Bombay High Court has allowed the release of the movie …

SC rejects plea alleging misuse of central probe agencies
1 year, 9 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Govt Managing Temple Properties
1 year, 11 months ago

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Live Law  

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SC refuses to hear plea seeking denial of bail to politicians charged in serious criminal cases
2 years, 2 months ago

SC refuses to hear plea seeking denial of bail to politicians charged in serious criminal cases

India Today  

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SC to hear next week UP's plea against high court granting anticipatory bail to 'conman' over fear of contracting COVID
3 years, 7 months ago

SC to hear next week UP's plea against high court granting anticipatory bail to 'conman' over fear of contracting COVID

Firstpost  

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HC rejects plea for another lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

HC rejects plea for another lockdown

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition to immediately place the Capital under lockdown in view of the rising COVID-19 cases and air pollution levels, saying it was a policy decision. Plea withdrawn The Bench asked Dr. Mishra whether he will withdraw the petition or should it be dismissed with costs. During the brief hearing, Delhi …

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4 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

The apex court said the petitioner can pursue other remedies for implementation of directions given by a constitution bench in 2018 New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking to declare as ’null and void’ the election of those against whom charges have been framed for over a year for offences entailing punishment of five …

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4 years, 3 months ago

"Be Good Children & Withdraw The Plea": SC Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Interest Free Loans For Lawyers Amid Pandemic

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed by a lawyers' body seeking interest free loans for lawyer of upto 20 lacs.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun asked the petitioner-association, Supreme Court Arguing Counsel Association to withdraw the plea and instead file an intervention application in another matter which is pending. …

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4 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking setting up of a three-judge panel to inquire into the conduct of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi as a judge of the apex court. A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra termed as “infructuous” the public interest litigation, and said the petitioner did not press for a …

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Live Law  

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SC dismisses 2012 Delhi gangrape convict Mukesh Singh's appeal against rejection of mercy plea; fellow convict files curative petition challenging execution
4 years, 11 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Plea In SC Alleges Corruption In 2019 LS Poll, SC Asks Petitioner To Approach HC
4 years, 11 months ago

Plea In SC Alleges Corruption In 2019 LS Poll, SC Asks Petitioner To Approach HC

Live Law  

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No Bar In Dismissing 'Admitted' Writ Petition On Ground Of Alternative Remedy, Reiterates SC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

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Live Law  

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5 years, 4 months ago

Can SC Interfere With HC's Discretion Entertaining Writ Petition In Spite Of There Being Alternative Remedy? SC Bench Delivers Split Judgment [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

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"Why Cannot You Go To HC?SC Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Ordinance On Reservation For Varsity Faculty
5 years, 9 months ago

"Why Cannot You Go To HC?SC Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Ordinance On Reservation For Varsity Faculty

Live Law  

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