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

Live Law  

Advocate Supreme Court deprecates practice of litigant engaging new lawyer to reargue case after court expressed dissatisfaction on merits. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India v. Delhi International Airport, 2024 LiveLaw 812 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 - Arbitration Clause in Public Premises Disputes – Applicability of the Public Premises Act, 1971 vis-à-vis the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, …

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25 Notable Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 On Bail & Arrest
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25 Notable Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 On Bail & Arrest

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The Supreme Court delivered several notable judgments in 2024 on the parameters for bail and powers of arrest. PMLA| ED Cannot Arrest On Grave Suspicion Alone; There Must Be Written Reasons To Believe That Accused Is Guilty : Supreme Court Case Title : Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement | 2024 LiveLaw 463 Coram : Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice …

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]
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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 1 [1-25]

Live Law  

As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - importance to the general public; settlement of a contested position of law; utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added. …

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High Courts Guardians Of Fundamental Rights & Constitution, Must Not Mechanically Dismiss Writ Petitions Over Delays And Laches : Supreme Court
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High Courts Guardians Of Fundamental Rights & Constitution, Must Not Mechanically Dismiss Writ Petitions Over Delays And Laches : Supreme Court

Live Law  

In the case where Rs.5 lakhs honorarium was awarded to an 83-yr old ex-constable who saved lives by killing a dacoit in 1986, the Supreme Court recently held that High Courts in the country should not mechanically dismiss writ petitions seeking enforcement of fundamental rights on the ground of 'delay and laches', without considering all relevant factors.For context, the petitioner …

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Supreme Court Indicates Transfer Of Amazon, Flipkart Sellers' Petitions Against CCI Probe To Karnataka HC; Stays HC Proceedings Until Jan 6
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Supreme Court Indicates Transfer Of Amazon, Flipkart Sellers' Petitions Against CCI Probe To Karnataka HC; Stays HC Proceedings Until Jan 6

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it may transfer writ petitions filed in various High Courts by Amazon and Flipkart-associated sellers against Competition Commission of India's probe into alleged anti-competitive practices to the Karnataka High Court. Prima facie we are of the view that all cases pending in various High Courts could be transferred to Karnataka High Court for …

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'Shocking Scenario': Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Trend Of Filing False Cases, Says Police Are Not Merely 'Postmen' For Forwarding Complaints
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'Shocking Scenario': Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Trend Of Filing False Cases, Says Police Are Not Merely 'Postmen' For Forwarding Complaints

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Flagging the rising trend of filing frivolous cases, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the investigating officers are not merely postmen, who are there only to forward the complaints they receive to the Courts and to add "unnecessary pressure to the judicial system" and "ruin lives of citizens. Flagging the rising trend of filing frivolous cases, the …

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SC may transfer challenges to CCI probe into Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka HC
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SC may transfer challenges to CCI probe into Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka HC

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday said the Karnataka High Court will hear the challenges against the Competition Commission of India’s probe into e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart’s alleged anti-competitive practices. In its plea, CCI sought to transfer 24 writ petitions filed by Amazon, Flipkart and their vendors from various high courts across the country to the Delhi High Court. Two …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

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

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Probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC says all pending cases should go to Karnataka HC
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Probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC says all pending cases should go to Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday said the petitions of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart challenging an order of the Competition Commission of India ordering a probe against them for alleged malpractices should be transferred to the Karnataka High Court. The Supreme Court, however, asked the Karnataka High Court not to proceed with the hearing on the petitions filed by e-commerce …

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Supreme Court to hear CCI plea on Amazon, Flipkart case on Friday
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Supreme Court to hear CCI plea on Amazon, Flipkart case on Friday

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court will on Friday hear Competition Commission of India’s plea for combining two dozen writ petitions filed by various current and former online sellers of e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart, after the competition watchdog informed the apex court that multiple cases in different High Courts could lead to conflicting judgements. The apex court has listed CCI’s plea to …

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Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions
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Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought the response of 6 State Governments and their High Courts on the issue of adverse effects of stay orders in criminal trials and the delay in granting sanctions for criminal prosecution. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar was hearing the Suo motu case regarding the adverse effect …

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[Advt.] LexPacto: Certificate Course On Law And Practice [Starts 27th December]
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[Advt.] LexPacto: Certificate Course On Law And Practice [Starts 27th December]

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LexPacto is a community of legal enthusiasts, educators, professionals, and students coming together to share knowledge, develop skills, and explore limitless opportunities in the legal field. The Certificate Course on Law and Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the Indian judicial system, focusing on the structure, functioning, and procedures of District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. The course …

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High courts should not feel that we are behaving like a headmaster: SC
2 weeks, 6 days ago

High courts should not feel that we are behaving like a headmaster: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned against imposing strict deadlines on high courts, remarking that such directions could create a perception that the apex court is acting as a “headmaster”. The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the bail order, observing that the high court had delved into the evidence and conducted a “mini trial” at the bail stage. The …

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Fix time for completion of trials, but denying bail no solution, SC tells HCs
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fix time for completion of trials, but denying bail no solution, SC tells HCs

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure after discovering that High Courts have been denying bail to people incarcerated for long periods. A two-judge bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih observed, “Every day we notice that in several orders passed by different High Courts while rejecting the bail applications, in a routine manner, the …

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Centre Not Maintaining Category-Wise Data Relating To Representation Of SC/ST/OBC Judges In High Courts: Law Minister
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Centre Not Maintaining Category-Wise Data Relating To Representation Of SC/ST/OBC Judges In High Courts: Law Minister

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Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday informed that the appointment of Judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts was being carried out based on the procedure laid down in the Memorandum of Procedure prepared in 1998 following the Second Judges Case along with the Advisory Opinion of Third Judges Case. Information was also sought on the vacancies …

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India Supreme Court History: Evolution, Powers, and Role in Democracy
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India Supreme Court History: Evolution, Powers, and Role in Democracy

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 28, 2024 22:55 IST - 7 MINS READ At the pinnacle of India’s national judicial hierarchy is the Supreme Court, with sweeping Constitutional powers. The committee had recommended that the appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court should not be left to the unfettered discretion of the President and proposed two methods to appointment judges: first, …

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'Bail Is The Rule, Jail The Exception' : Supreme Court Deprecates High Courts Denying Bail In Routine Manner By Fixing Deadline For Trials
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'Bail Is The Rule, Jail The Exception' : Supreme Court Deprecates High Courts Denying Bail In Routine Manner By Fixing Deadline For Trials

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The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to a man accused of counterfeiting currency who had been incarcerated for two years and six months invoking the principle that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception.” “Appellant has undergone incarceration for a period of two and a half years. After rejecting the prayer for bail the courts cannot provide …

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J&K High Court Directs Govt To Create 334 Judicial Posts Within 60 Days, Emphasises Binding Nature Of Directive
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J&K High Court Directs Govt To Create 334 Judicial Posts Within 60 Days, Emphasises Binding Nature Of Directive

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Asserting that recommendations by the High Court or its Chief Justice regarding the creation of posts are binding on the government the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union Territory of J&K to create 334 posts in various judicial categories within 60 days, emphasizing the judiciary's autonomy and the government's obligation to comply. Once the High …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

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Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

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Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts
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Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts

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The Supreme Court has advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Even if there is an affidavit of the victim accepting the settlement, it is advisable to seek the victim's presence, either physically or virtually, before quashing serious offences, especially those against women, the Court advised. A bench …

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Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Even if there is an affidavit of the victim accepting the settlement, it is advisable to seek the victim's presence, either physically or virtually, before quashing serious offences, especially those against women, the Court advised. A bench …

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Unfortunate That Many Lady Judicial Officers Have No Private Washrooms : Supreme Court
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Unfortunate That Many Lady Judicial Officers Have No Private Washrooms : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday heard the petition seeking sanitised toilets for men, women, specially-abled persons and transgender persons in Court premises and tribunals across the country.A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Pankaj Mithal while hearing a Public Interest Litigation asked if there is any data on whether lady judicial officers have private washrooms in High. A bench of Justices …

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NIA Act | High Courts Cannot Expand Scope Of Interpretation, Condone Delay Beyond Permissible Limit: Madras High Court
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NIA Act | High Courts Cannot Expand Scope Of Interpretation, Condone Delay Beyond Permissible Limit: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently held that the High Court was not empowered to condone the delay in filing an appeal under the National Investigating Agency Act 2008 beyond the permissible limit. The court added that the language employed in the provision under the NIA Act was unambiguous and thus the courts could not condone the delay beyond the permissible …

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Article 227 In Arbitration-Related Commercial Disputes: Scope And Judicial Boundaries
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Article 227 In Arbitration-Related Commercial Disputes: Scope And Judicial Boundaries

Live Law  

In India, the question of whether writ petitions can challenge arbitration decisions—especially dismissals of Section 34 petitions by Commercial Courts—is a sensitive balance between constitutional authority and arbitration's intended autonomy. In the matter of M/S Deep Industries Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, AIR Online 2019 SC 1958, the Supreme Court held that High Courts should only exercise …

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