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Click to Register now - https://rzp.io/l/kXwsn7jLHq"The experiment of democracy in India depends on how well we can preserve our constitutional foundations. So it is imperative that there is at least one constitutional expert in every home." - Adv. Avani BansalLaunching again on popular demand, a unique, comprehensive, online certificate course on: THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, with LiveLaw Academy. Who should apply?This course can be taken by anyone willing to read, understand and apply the...
'Independence Of Bar Impinged' : SCBA Executive Committee Raises Concerns About Supreme Court Direction For Women's Reservation In SCBA
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has called for an 'Emergent General Meeting' in view of the Supreme Court's recent order reserving a minimum of one-third of the seats for women in the SCBA's executive committee. As per the direction, this order will also be applied in the coming elections, which are to be held on May 16, 2024. The resolution, dated May 03, passed by the Executive Committee stated that there was “no occasion” for the Supreme Court to pass the aforementioned...
If AAP Is The Main Accused, Can Kejriwal Be Prosecuted Without Adjudication Proceedings Against AAP? Supreme Court Asks ED
While hearing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi Liquor Policy case, the Supreme Court on Friday (May 3) asked ED counsel Additional Solicitor General SV Raju whether the agency can prosecute Kejriwal when there are no adjudication proceedings going on against the Aam Aadmi Party(AAP).The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta grilled the ASG during the hearing on whether criminal proceedings under PMLA can...
Misuse Of 498A IPC : Supreme Court Requests Parliament To Amend Corresponding Section In Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Raising serious concerns about the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code proceedings against the husband and in-laws by the wife, the Supreme Court on Friday (May 3) requested the Parliament to bring out necessary changes to the new IPC i.e., Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 (“BNS”) which contained provisions such Section 85 and 86 akin to Section 498A of IPC. “We request the Legislature to look into the issue as highlighted above taking into consideration the pragmatic realities and...
Why Shouldn't Ayurvedic Doctors Have Same Retirement Age As Allopathic Doctors? Supreme Court Asks Rajasthan Govt
The Supreme Court on Friday (May 3) issued notice on a petition filed by the State of Rajasthan against the Rajasthan High Court order directing grant of enhanced superannuation for Ayurvedic Doctors at parity with Allopathic ones. The Court was of the view that while Ayurvedic Doctors were contributing immensely to society, the directions of reinstating retired doctors may impinge upon matters of policy. The CJI initially was of the view that there exists no difference in the quality of...
Meritorious Candidates Of Reserved Category Not Availing Reservation Benefits Should Be Treated As General Category : Supreme Court
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court observed that if the meritorious candidates from the reserved category had not availed any reservation benefit/relaxation, then such reserved category candidates would be treated at par with unreserved/general category candidates on the strength of their marks. Affirming the decision of the M.P. High Court, the bench comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar observed that despite not availing the reservation, if the meritorious candidates of the...
Supreme Court Stays HC Order Asking Punjab & Chandigarh Authorities To Clear Protesters Blocking Road For Release Of Political Prisoners
The Supreme Court (Today on May 03) issued notice in a petition filed by the State of Punjab against the Punjab & Haryana High Court's recent order which asked the State and the Union Territory of the Chandigarh to clear the protesters blocking the Mohali -Chandigarh road demanding the release of Sikh political prisoners. The Bench of Justices B.R Gavai, Satish Chandra Sharma, and Sandeep Mehta also stayed the High Court's order.In the High Court's order, passed on April 09,...
We May Consider Question Of Interim Bail For Arvind Kejriwal Because Of Elections : Supreme Court Tells ED
While hearing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi Liquor Policy case, the Supreme Court on Friday (May 3) expressed that it might consider the question of interim bail for the purposes of Lok Sabha Elections if the hearing gets delayed. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta heard the arguments this afternoon for about two hours and adjourned further hearing till next Tuesday(May 7)."It appears...
Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Two NCDRC Members For Issuing Warrants Ignoring SC's Stay Order
The Supreme Court on Friday (May 3) issued contempt notice to two members of the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for issuing non-bailable warrants ignoring an interim order passed by the Supreme Court.Earlier, the Court had sought an explanation from the members. Unconvinced with their explanation, a bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah asked them to show cause why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against them.The Court noted...
ED's Response To Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Against Arrest : Live Updates From Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear today at 2 PM the petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the ED in the Delhi liquor policy case.ED has to respond today to the queries raised by the Court, including the question regarding the timing of his arrest before the elections.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta is hearing the matter. A detailed report about the arguments raised by Kejriwal's lawyer Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi...
Jharkhand High Court Dismisses Ex-CM Hemant Soren's Plea Against ED Arrest In Land 'Scam' Case
The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed former State Chief Minister Hemant Soren's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the land scam case. A detailed order is awaited.A bench of Acting Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Navneet Kumar rejected his plea 4 days after the Supreme Court, posting Soren's plea against ED Arrest in the week commencing from May 6, stated that it would be open to the High Court to pronounce the judgment in the matter.#BREAKING |...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Bar Namesake Candidates From Elections
The Supreme Court (on May 03) dismissed as withdrawn a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to bar namesake/duplicate candidates who deliberately contest elections as independent candidates to ruin the chances of other candidates.The petitioner sought directions to the Election Commission of India to scrutinise the background of namesake candidates and prevent them from contesting if they have been deliberately fielded by the opponents. The petition was placed before a...