Constitutional Law
Allahabad HC Declares Supreme Court Rulings In 'Vihaan Kumar', 'Pankaj Bansal', 'Prabir Purkayastha', 'Mihir Shah' Etc Non-Binding
The Court observed that these judgments enabled an accused to challenge illegality in initial arrest/remand even after trial has started.
'Dignity Extends Beyond Death': Allahabad HC Steps In As Stray Animals Desecrate Human Remains At Lucknow Crematorium
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Lucknow authorities to carry out immediate repair and renovation work at a public crematorium after instances of desecration of human remains by stray animals were highlighted in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea. Stressing that the "right to live with human dignity extends beyond death", a bench of Justice Shekhar B Saraf and...
Unilaterally Revoking Building Permission After Substantial Construction Without Proof Of Fraud Violates Right To Property: MP High Court
While quashing the revocation of building permission and demolition order issued by Indore Municipal Corporation, Madhya Pradesh High Court observed that once the body had granted valid building permission upon which parties undertook construction, it cannot subsequently revoke the permission in the absence of any proof of fraud.In doing so the court said, that such conduct would violate...
Menstrual Hygiene Right Must Be Made 'Meaningful And Workable' : Supreme Court Tells Union & States
The Court warned that any laxity in compliance with its directions will be viewed strictly.
Deprivation Of Property Without Timely Compensation Violates Article 14: MP High Court On Land Acquisition For NH Project
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the petition, where land was acquired for the construction of the National Highway, but the compensation amount was not released, observing that depriving landowners of their property without timely compensation violates Article 14 of the Constitution. The division bench of Justice Anand Pathak and Justice BP Sharma observed; "The right to...
'Disturbing Animals After Lawful Import May Result In Cruelty' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Vantara
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a PIL alleging violations of international wildlife trade norms in the importation of animals by Vantara, noting that the issues raised were already rejected last year in another matter after an SIT inquiry found no foul play.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria refused to entertain the PIL filed by Karanartham Viramah Foundation...
'Legal Profession Tainted' : Supreme Court Condemns Barabanki Lawyers' Toll Plaza Hooliganism & Attack On Advocate For Representing Accused
The Court urged the Bar Council of India to take disciplinary action.
'Let's Not Add To Holidays' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking National Holiday For Guru Gobind Jayanti
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 17) dismissed a petition seeking to declare Guru Gobind Jayanti as a national holiday.A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta dismissed a writ petition filed in 2020 by the All India Shiromani Singh Sabha.Justice Mehta, commenting that India was a "holy land of holidays", said, "Let us not add to that".When the bench...
Air Force Group Insurance Society Is 'State' Under Article 12 Of Constitution : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held Air Force Group Insurance Society to be a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, amenable to Writ Jurisdiction. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M Pancholi overturned the Delhi High Court's decision refusing to consider Air Force Group Insurance Society (“Society”) as 'State'. The bench held that since the Society performs a public...
'Privy Purse Privileges To Princely Rulers Can't Be Claimed As Legal Rights' : Supreme Court Rejects Mizo Chiefs' Claim
The Court rejected the argument of Mizo Chiefs that they were at par with the other princely rulers and hence entitled to privy purse benefits.
Supreme Court Urges Union To Bring Law On Passive Euthanasia
The Supreme Court on Wednesday(March 11) voiced the need for legislation to govern passive euthanasia in India. It said that due to the legislative vacuum on this issue in India, the Court has to intervene, from time to time, to frame guidelines as a matter of constitutional necessity.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan said this while allowing withdrawal...