Division Bench’s Directions Contrary To Principles Laid Down By Supreme Court: Madras High Court Single Judge On Custody Battle For US-Born Twins

Due weightage is to be given in respect of the choice and wishes of the children, who are minors, but matured enough to express their desires: Single Judge

‘Seat’ Of Arbitration Would Be Where Facilitation Council Under MSMED Act Conducted Arbitral Proceedings Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the ‘Seat’ of arbitration would be the place where the Facilitation Council under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act) has conducted the arbitral proceedings as per the provisions of Section 18(4) of the MSMED Act. The bench of Justice Prateek Jalan remarked that since there was no arbitration agreement...

'Retire At 56? Unfair' : SC Judge Ajay Rastogi On Retirement Age In Kerala Govt Services

On Thursday, while hearing submissions in a service matter, Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ajay Rastogi was bemused to know that in some government services in the State of Kerala the age of retirement is 56 years.The Bench comprising Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice C.T. Ravikumar was hearing a matter pertaining to medical services, wherein the retirement age appears to be 62 years across...

Section 138 NI Act | Conviction Cannot Be Confirmed Overriding Agreement Between Parties To Compound The Offence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently set aside an order of the Telangana High Court which confirmed the conviction in a cheque dishonour case overriding the agreement between the parties to compound the offence.A bench comprising Justices Krishna Murari and V Ramasubramanian held that when parties to a litigation proceeding have entered into an agreement to compound a compoundable offence, High...

Criminal Proceedings Inter-Se Parties Can Be Quashed If They Have Genuinely Settled Matrimonial Disputes : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that criminal proceedings inter-se parties in cases of offences relating to matrimonial disputes can be quashed if the Court is satisfied that the parties have genuinely settled the disputes amicably.In this case, the husband was charged under Sections 498A, 427, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code pursuant to an FIR lodged by the wife. The couple entered into...

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed Rajya Sabha that a total of 18 proposals recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium (SCC) for appointment of judges has been sent back by the government to the collegium for reconsideration. “A total of 64 proposals for appointment of judgeship are pending with the government and are under various stages of processing”,...

Supreme Court Pulls Up Odisha Government For Not Disbursing Funds To High Court Of Orissa

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard the Malik Mazhar Sultan Vs. U.P. Public Service Commission case in which it has taken up the issues concerning the filling up of judicial vacancies in trial courts. In today's hearing, the bench pulled up the Orissa government for not disbursing requisite funds to the Orissa High Court for infrastructural development of district judiciary. CJI DY...

Kerala High Court Sets Aside State Human Rights Commission's Order On Land Dispute

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday set aside Kerala State Human Rights Commission's 2016 order directing authorities to take steps to restore a piece of land for the purposes of a public well.The issue related to dispute of a land measuring 7.30 ares — the land had been purchased by one Abdul Hameed; while the re-survey showed that the property is 7.30 Ares, the sale deed reflected that...

LiveLaw Academy Presents Certificate Course On ‘Constitution of India’ - Edition II

EDITION I REVIEW – 4.28/5.00 Edition I was hosted in 2022 and saw participation from law enthusiasts across the country, and many first-time learners. Here’s what our students had to say about their experience: Exceptionally good. Would recommend to anyone who wishes to understand the Constitution in an exhaustive detail - Neha shah,...

Have Suggested Supreme Court To Include Govt Nominee In Search Committee For Appointment Of Judges: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday disclosed that the government has suggested to the Supreme Court that the Search-cum-Evaluation Committee in respect of appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court and Chief Justices of High Courts should consist of a representative nominated by Government of India."For appointment of Judges in the High Courts, the Committee should consist of...

Supreme Court To Celebrate Its Foundation Day For The First Time

The Supreme Court of India is set to celebrate its Foundation Day for the first time on February 4, 2023. The Chief Justice of Singapore, Justice Sundaresh Menon, has been invited as the Chief Guest for the event and will be delivering a lecture on 'Role of judiciary in a changing world'.The programme, which is to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court...

Budget 2023 | Outlay Of ₹7,000 Crores For Phase-III Of E-Courts Project

In her speech while presenting the Budget for 2023-2024, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has announced an outlay of Rs. 7,000 Crores for launching Phase-3 of the E-Courts project. “For efficient administration of justice, Phase-3 of the E-Courts project will be launched with an outlay of 7,000 crore,” the Finance Minister said in her speech. The eCourts...