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'He Always Upheld Dignity Of Law': Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference In Memory Of Late Justice UL Bhat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'He Always Upheld Dignity Of Law': Kerala High Court Holds Full Court Reference In Memory Of Late Justice UL Bhat

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today held a full court reference in the memory of Justice UL Bhat, a former judge of the High Court who passed away on June 6. He was appointed as a Judge of the Kerala High Court in 1980 and later became the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court. Sitting Kerala High Court Chief Justice …

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In Article 370 Verdict, Supreme Court Left Unanswered An Important Issue Of Federalism : Ex-SC Judge Justice Ravindra Bhat
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In Article 370 Verdict, Supreme Court Left Unanswered An Important Issue Of Federalism : Ex-SC Judge Justice Ravindra Bhat

Live Law  

On Saturday, retired Supreme Court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat remarked that the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution did not address the crucial matter of federalism. It left unanswered an important issue on federalism," Justice Bhat said about the judgment delivered by the Supreme. It left unanswered an important issue on federalism," …

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Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up [October 2023]
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up [October 2023]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, Basant Bansal v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 844 Aditya Khaitan & Ors. GEETHA, D/O LATE KRISHNA v. NANJUNDASWAMY 2023 LiveLaw 940 Anjali Bhardwaj & Ors v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 942 Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation 2023 LiveLaw 944 Judgments/Orders Mere Non-Cooperation To ED Summons Not A Ground …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Chain Singh v. State of Chattisgarh 2023 LiveLaw 895 M/S Triveni Glass Limited v Commissioner of Trade Tax UP 2023 LiveLaw 896 Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. 2023 LiveLaw 897 Supriyo v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 900 M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri 2023 LiveLaw 902 Mohamed Ibrahim v. Managing Director 2023 LiveLaw 903 Priyanka …

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SC Judge Justice Bhat Who Ruled Against Same-sex Marriage and Adoption Rights to Queer Couples Demits Office
1 year, 2 months ago

SC Judge Justice Bhat Who Ruled Against Same-sex Marriage and Adoption Rights to Queer Couples Demits Office

News 18  

Supreme Court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat, who sharply differed with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud about the rights of a queer couple to adopt a child and sat on benches that delivered judgements of seminal importance, retired on Friday. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice Chandrachud that also included Justice Bhat had earlier this week unanimously refused to accord …

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Satisfied That Much Was Done & Conscious That A Lot Remains To Be Done: Justice Ravindra Bhat Says In Farewell Speech
1 year, 2 months ago

Satisfied That Much Was Done & Conscious That A Lot Remains To Be Done: Justice Ravindra Bhat Says In Farewell Speech

Live Law  

On October 20, 2023, Justice Ravindra Bhat of the Supreme Court delivered a reflective farewell speech, at an event organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association to mark his retirement. Justice Bhat began by expressing his deep gratitude for the privilege of serving as a member of the bench of the highest court in the country. "I count myself to …

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Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court declines legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples.

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2023 15:32 IST - 7 MINS READ A day after the pronouncement of a 3:2 judgment in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty vs Union of India by the five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, declining legal recognition of the right to marry for queer couples, on October 18, the senior-most puisne judge of the Supreme Court, …

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'Completely Eradicate Manual Scavenging' : Supreme Court Directs Union & States; Increases Compensation For Sewer Deaths To Rs 30 Lakh
1 year, 2 months ago

'Completely Eradicate Manual Scavenging' : Supreme Court Directs Union & States; Increases Compensation For Sewer Deaths To Rs 30 Lakh

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a categorical direction to the Union Government and all State Governments to ensure the complete eradication of the practice of manual scavenging.Expressing grave anguish at the continuance of this abhorrent practice in India, the Supreme Court directed that the compensation in cases of sewer deaths must be increased to Rs.30 lakhs. The Supreme Court …

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Marriage Equality Case : Conclusions & Directions Of Supreme Court Judgments
1 year, 2 months ago

Marriage Equality Case : Conclusions & Directions Of Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice PS Narasimha pronounced separate judgments.In terms of the reportable judgment, the Chief Justice of India issued following directions and conclusions:a. By recognizing a relationship in the form of marriage, the state grants material benefits exclusive to marriage; e. The State has an interest in …

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Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The legal road to marriage rights — six months, five years and even longer in the making — has reached a divisive pit stop. However, the majority opinion said the government is not “obligated to recognise the bouquet of rights flowing from such a Union.” Justice Bhat added in his opinions that, “If we throw caution …

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Right To Civil Union, Adoption, Transgender Persons' Right To Marry: Where Supreme Court Bench Agreed & Disagreed In Marriage Equality Case
1 year, 2 months ago

Right To Civil Union, Adoption, Transgender Persons' Right To Marry: Where Supreme Court Bench Agreed & Disagreed In Marriage Equality Case

Live Law  

"There is a degree of agreement and a degree of disagreement on how far we have to go," remarked CJI DY Chandrachud as he commenced the pronouncement of the judgement denying the grant of legal recognition for queer marriages in India in open court yesterday. On a similar note, Justice Kaul, in his judgement, also stated that the entitlements devolving …

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Same-sex marriage verdict: Points of agreement, divergence between the 5 Supreme Court justices
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage verdict: Points of agreement, divergence between the 5 Supreme Court justices

Hindustan Times  

The Constitution bench judgment in same-sex marriage case presents an intriguing mix of views the five judges on the bench expressed, employing tools of interpretation and juristic outlook before rendering their final verdict on a spectrum of questions posed before them. “It would thus be misconceived to claim that non-heterosexual unions are only a facet of the modern social milieu,” …

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Same-sex marriage verdict: Can unmarried partners, gay couples now adopt in India?
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage verdict: Can unmarried partners, gay couples now adopt in India?

Firstpost  

CJI DY Chandrachud in a ruling on Tuesday struck down the Central Adoption Resource Authority regulations which stop gay and unmarried couples from adopting. However, the five-judge Supreme Court bench in a 3-2 verdict stated that non-heterosexual couples cannot be granted the right to jointly adopt While India’s Supreme Court declined to legalise same-sex marriage and did not grant gay …

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Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court’s majority view holds that it cannot legalise queer unions
1 year, 2 months ago

Same-sex marriage | Supreme Court’s majority view holds that it cannot legalise queer unions

The Hindu  

A majority view on a five-judge Constitution Bench which decided the same-sex marriage case held on October 17 that non-heterosexual couples cannot claim an unqualified right to marry. Though all five judges agreed that homosexuality was neither an urban nor elitist concept, they differed on the point whether the court can obligate the State to formally recognise the relationship of …

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SC Says Queer Couples Can Live-In, But Doesn't Legalise Marriage. Onus On Parliament Now
1 year, 2 months ago

SC Says Queer Couples Can Live-In, But Doesn't Legalise Marriage. Onus On Parliament Now

ABP News  

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: The Supreme Court on Tuesday made a range of crucial observations while delivering its judgment on the legal validation of same-sex marriage in the country. CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul agreed to the right of civil unions for same-sex couples saying it flows from Part 3 of the Constitution, whereas Justices S Ravindra Bhat, …

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No legal recognition to same-sex marriage, Supreme Court leaves it to Parliament
1 year, 2 months ago

No legal recognition to same-sex marriage, Supreme Court leaves it to Parliament

India Today  

The Supreme Court today refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, saying it was up to Parliament to make laws to enable it. The Supreme Court also directed the government to constitute a committee to examine the rights and entitlements of persons in queer union, without legal recognition of their relationship as a "marriage". The court, though, said that …

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SLPs In Criminal Cases Don't Divulge Crucial Information : Supreme Court Says Changes In Rules Of Practice Needed
1 year, 2 months ago

SLPs In Criminal Cases Don't Divulge Crucial Information : Supreme Court Says Changes In Rules Of Practice Needed

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today highlighted that Special Leave Petitions in criminal cases often lacked crucial information. It also noted that the necessary information such as the number of occasions when persons seeking bail have reported to the police or investigating authority, complete chargesheet if any, the order on charge if any, and the number of witnesses examined is usually not …

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Maratha quota case | Curative petition will come up in due course, says Chief Justice of India Chandrachud
1 year, 2 months ago

Maratha quota case | Curative petition will come up in due course, says Chief Justice of India Chandrachud

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on October 13 said a curative petition against the apex court’s judgment holding the Maratha reservation law unconstitutional will be listed for consideration in due course. In May 2021, the court had declared the Maharashtra State law which provides reservation benefits to the Maratha community, taking the quota limit in the State in …

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Is There Any CAG Report On Implementation Of Manual Scavengers Act? Supreme Court Asks Centre
1 year, 4 months ago

Is There Any CAG Report On Implementation Of Manual Scavengers Act? Supreme Court Asks Centre

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar, resumed its hearing of a Public Interest Litigation on the implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. At the outset, Centre, represented by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, placed before the Bench several relevant documents, including the surveys …

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'Fraternity Is Not Assimilation Of Minority Into Majority, Its Peaceful Co-existence Of Differences' : Justice S Ravindra Bhat
1 year, 9 months ago

'Fraternity Is Not Assimilation Of Minority Into Majority, Its Peaceful Co-existence Of Differences' : Justice S Ravindra Bhat

Live Law  

Organized by the students of the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard School of Business, the 20th edition of the annual Harvard India Conference was held on February 11 and 12, 2023. He said, “Given the social and economic inequalities that existed in Indian society, the aspiration for all adult Indians to be equal voters was a radical choice.” He further …

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'Courts Are Also Public Places, But We Are Turning Them Into Fortresses' : Supreme Court Says Balanced Approach Needed For Security
1 year, 9 months ago

'Courts Are Also Public Places, But We Are Turning Them Into Fortresses' : Supreme Court Says Balanced Approach Needed For Security

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday verbally observed that the courts cannot be turned into "fortresses" in the name of enhancing security. A bench comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta was hearing a batch of petitions seeking directions in respect of Special Security measures for the protection of judges, litigants, advocates and the persons involved in the justice delivery …

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'Let There Be Investigation' : SC Dismisses BJP Leader Shahnawaz Hussain's Plea Challenging Direction To Register FIR In Rape Case
1 year, 11 months ago

'Let There Be Investigation' : SC Dismisses BJP Leader Shahnawaz Hussain's Plea Challenging Direction To Register FIR In Rape Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an SLP filed by BJP Leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain in connection with an alleged 2018 rape case. Pointing towards the complaint filed by the complainant, Mr. Luthra submitted, "It says Complainant has gone to the police many times. It has been fully investigated.” The Bench then inquired, "Did the police inform the complainant that …

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Remove Scurrilous Allegations Made Against Other Religions : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner In PIL Against 'Mass Conversions"
2 years ago

Remove Scurrilous Allegations Made Against Other Religions : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner In PIL Against 'Mass Conversions"

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday took exception to certain scurrilous statements made against minority religions in the PIL filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay alleging "mass conversions" taking place across the country.The Court asked Senior Advocate Arvind P Datar, who is appearing for the petitioner, who is seeking directions to prevent forceful and deceitful religious conversions, to ensure. The Supreme …

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Explained | How has the EWS ruling altered reservations?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | How has the EWS ruling altered reservations?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court, by a 3:2 majority, has upheld the validity of the Constitution Act, 2019, providing reservation up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections in education and employment among those groups that do not come under any community-based reservation. The 103rd amendment introduced Article 15, an enabling provision for the state to make special provisions …

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