Delhi Riots: Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For ‘Insensitive Approach’, Imposes Rs 2,000 Cost To Be Paid To Each Accused

A Delhi Court recently pulled up the Delhi Police and the special public prosecutor for their “insensitive approach” in failing to file on time a calendar of evidence and supplementary chargesheet in a case concerning the 2020 North East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Courts granted last opportunity to the prosecution for complying with...

1991 Awdhesh Rai Murder Case: Varanasi Court Convicts Ex-UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari, Sentences Him To Life Imprisonment

Today, a Court in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi Court convicted former UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari in connection with the 1991 Awadhesh Rai murder case. Special Judge (MP/MLA) Avneesh Gautam convicted him today after a hearing in the case concluded on May 19. He has been sentence to life imprisonment. A fine of Rs. 1 lakh has also been imposed upon him. It may be noted that on August 3,...

World Environment Day Special: Recent Developments In Environmental Law Jurisprudence

On this special occasion of World Environment Day, we delve into the realm of environmental law jurisprudence to explore the latest developments that have taken place in this field.The article uncover the latest trends and explore the transformative power of environmental law jurisprudence in building a more sustainable future for generations to come.Let us celebrate the progress made and...

“Law Of Wills”- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-VIII]

Q.36 If the sole attesting witness examined in the case appears to be dishonestly denying attestation of the Will, what are the courses open to the propounder of the Will ? Ans. 1. He can, after obtaining the permission of the Court under Section 154 of the Evidence Act, put questions to his own witness, namely the attesting witness, which might be put by the adverse party...

‘Ordinary Matters Being Listed During Vacation,’ SCAORA Alleges, Seeks Intervention of CJI DY Chandrachud

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association has alleged that ordinary matters are being listed for hearing during the ongoing summer vacation, in violation of a circular issued by the Supreme Court. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, SCAORA has written: “Several matters including single judge matters are being listed during the present ongoing summer...

Odisha Train Accident | PIL in SC Seeks Probe by Expert Committee Headed by Retd Judge, Guidelines for Implementation of Kavach System in Trains

Nearly two days after a horrific train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, a public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed at the Supreme Court seeking a high-level probe by an expert panel headed by a retired Supreme Court, into the three train-collision which has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 288 people and injured thousands of passengers. The petition...

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Direction To Examine If Woman Who Alleged Rape On Marriage Promise Was 'Mangalik'

The Court observed that the High Court's direction was totally out of context.

Supreme Court Quarterly Civil Law Digest [Jan- Mar, 2023]

Supreme Court Quarterly Civil Digest Jan – Mar, 2023AAccess to JusticeFundamental right of Access to Justice - Abolition of OAT does not violate right of access to justice as cases will be heard by High Court - The fundamental right of access to justice is no doubt a crucial and indispensable right under the Constitution of India. However, it cannot be interpreted to mean that every...

Regret NJAC Decision, 2018 Press Conference A Story Of 'Lost Expectations': Ex-SC Judge Justice Kurian Joseph

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph, speaking at the India Today Conclave South on 'Judicial Overreach versus Executive Interference: How to Strike a Balance', stated that he regretted his decision in the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) case. Justice Joseph was a member of the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court which struck down the 99th Constitutional...

100% Against Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage Is Union Between Man & Woman : Justice Kurian Joseph

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph said that he is against same-sex marriages. The relationship between a same-sex couple could be termed a union or an association but can never be equated with marriage, the retired judge said.When asked whether the Supreme Court has crossed a "lakhsman rekha" by deciding to hear cases seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage, Justice...

Constitutional Institutions Important To Check Abuse Of Power & Safeguard Rights : CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in a recent lecture delivered at the Cambridge Law University, highlighted the importance of Constitutional institutions, without which the constitutional rights and values cannot be safeguarded.He was delivering a lecture on the topic "The relationship between Constitutional Rights and Constitutional Structure" as part of the Cambridge Pro Bono...

Supreme Court Quashes Departmental Proceedings Against Judicial Officer In Odisha

The Supreme Court recently quashed a charge sheet filed against a retired judicial officer in Odisha who was facing departmental proceedings for alleged irregularities committed in the process of selection of caretakers. The bench comprising Justice Bela Trivedi and Justice Ajay Rastogi further held that the judicial officer was entitled to all retirement benefits.The issue arose when a...