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Supreme Court Monthly Digest April 2023

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"Bordering On Break Down Of Rule Of Law": Supreme Court On Madhya Pradesh Not Holding Elections In Over 23,000 Local Bodies

Noting that "the reality in the state of Madhya Pradesh as of now, is that, more than 23, 263 local bodies are functioning without the elected representatives for last over two years and more", the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed, "This is bordering on break down of rule of law and more so, palpable infraction of the constitutional mandate qua …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: October 2021 [Citation: LL 2021 SC 525 To LL 2021 SC 616]

Forcing Party To Undergo DNA Test Against Will Impinge On Personal Liberty & Right To PrivacyThe Supreme Court observed that forcing an unwilling party to undergo DNA test impinges on personal liberty and right to privacy. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai held that the officers have committed civil contempt of court for not following the …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 263 To LL 2021 SC 278]

'Digital Divide Will Have Serious Implications On Right To Equality & Health': Supreme Court On CoWIN Portal A Bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and S. Ravindra Bhatt flagged the digital divide afflicting the accessibility to the CoWIN portal by stating that it. Goods Imported Violating FTDR/DGFT Notifications Are 'Prohibited Goods' Liable For Confiscation Under Customs Act: Supreme …