Articles for Justice Nath

Consistent behaviour patterns that cause great emotional, mental pain to spouse ground for divorce: SC
1 week, 3 days ago

Consistent behaviour patterns that cause great emotional, mental pain to spouse ground for divorce: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has in a judgment held that patterns of behaviour which cause immense emotional distress to a married partner amount to mental cruelty and is a ground for divorce. “Cruelty also encompasses actions that inflict mental pain and suffering that creates a reasonable apprehension of harm or injury to an aggrieved spouse from the conduct of the other …

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'If You Win, EVMs Aren't Tampered; When You Lose, They Are Tampered' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL To Use Paper Ballots For Voting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'If You Win, EVMs Aren't Tampered; When You Lose, They Are Tampered' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL To Use Paper Ballots For Voting

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by evangelist Dr. K.A. Other prayers included issuing directions to the Election Commission to disqualify candidates for at least 5 years if found guilty of distributing money liquor and other inducements during elections. Justice Nath orally asked if he did not want India to be different from the rest of …

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Supreme Court Says Telangana Governor's MLC Nominations Will Be Subject To Outcome Of BRS Leaders' Petition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Says Telangana Governor's MLC Nominations Will Be Subject To Outcome Of BRS Leaders' Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders Dasoju Sravan Kumar and Kurra Satyanarayana seeking to prevent the Telangana Governor from nominating members of the State Legislative Council.While the Court declined to pass an order of status quo on the nomination of Member of Legislative Council, it clarified that. The Supreme Court …

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States cannot tinker with Scheduled Castes List, Supreme Court holds
5 months, 3 weeks ago

States cannot tinker with Scheduled Castes List, Supreme Court holds

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has held that States cannot tinker with the Scheduled Castes List notified under Article 341 of the Constitution. The judgment came in a challenge by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Vichar Manch, Patna, to a July 1, 2015 notification issued by the Bihar government, on the basis of the recommendation of the State Backward Commission to merge the …

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Supreme Court’s vacation bench remains out of bounds for senior lawyers
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court’s vacation bench remains out of bounds for senior lawyers

Hindustan Times  

One senior counsel waited outside the court hall in the searing heat; another inside the court room was strongly advised against arguing. Please, ask your advocate on record to mention,” justice Nath was quick to tell senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who logged in to mention a matter. Justice Nath responded: “Things need to change.We think it’s time to start …

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Supreme Court Disapproves Of Building Zoos Inside Tiger Reserves; Stops Constructions Within Core Areas Of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Disapproves Of Building Zoos Inside Tiger Reserves; Stops Constructions Within Core Areas Of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put a stop to all construction activities in the core areas within tiger reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, amidst the recent controversy over the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to construct animal enclosures inside the Jim Corbett National Park. Until further orders, the authorities are restrained from making any constructions within the core areas of national …

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Fundamental Rights Only One Of The Constitution's Pillars;Have To Be Read Along With Fundamental Duties : Justice Vikram Nath
2 years, 6 months ago

Fundamental Rights Only One Of The Constitution's Pillars;Have To Be Read Along With Fundamental Duties : Justice Vikram Nath

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judge JJustice Vikram Nath delivered a keynote address on "Fundamental Duties vis-a-vis Fundamental Rights under Our Constitution" at the 2nd Justice HR Khanna Memorial National Symposium hosted by RMNLU Lucknow and NLU Odisha, partnering with the Confederation of Alumni for NLUs Foundation. In such dark days, Justice Khanna's carefully crafted dissent highlighting the importance of constitutional provisions as …

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‘Perception of courts going on vacation like schools incorrect’
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Perception of courts going on vacation like schools incorrect’

The Hindu  

Delhi High Court Judge Justice Jayant Nath, who demitted office on Tuesday, said that the public perception of courts going on vacation like schools was not correct and that an “image change” was necessary. I can say with full conviction that this public image is not correct,” Justice Nath said, adding that the pendency is there in spite of “huge …

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'Delhi High Court Truly Cosmopolitan; Doesn't Matter Where You Come From, Which Religion You Follow': Justice Jayant Nath In Farewell Speech
3 years, 2 months ago

'Delhi High Court Truly Cosmopolitan; Doesn't Matter Where You Come From, Which Religion You Follow': Justice Jayant Nath In Farewell Speech

Live Law  

"This Court is truly a cosmopolitan Court. It doesn't matter from which part of the Country you come from, which religion you follow, success in this Court comes from merit, not from your background," remarked Justice Jayant Nath on Tuesday while bidding farewell to the Delhi High Court. Justice Jayant Nath was delivering his speech in a full Court farewell …

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Who Is Justice Vikram Nath, In Line To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2027?
3 years, 4 months ago

Who Is Justice Vikram Nath, In Line To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2027?

Live Law  

"If the state takes any action/sends to jail any person in case of inter-religion marriage, you come to us, we will protect you", these were the unwavering words of Gujarat high Court's Chief Justice Vikram Nath while he was hearing a challenge to the vires of Gujarat Freedom of religion Act, 2003 as amended by Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, …

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President Proposes to Bridge Communication Gap Between Judiciary and Common Man Through Local Language
7 years ago

President Proposes to Bridge Communication Gap Between Judiciary and Common Man Through Local Language

Live Law  

President Ram Nath Kovind stresses on the need to improve accessibility and transparency in the justice system. He suggests that courts should resort to adjournments only as a last resort, and that local language interpretation would greatly enhance the understanding of legal proceedings for the common man.

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