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Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Association Condemns Attack On CJI Gavai
The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Association has condemned the action of the advocate who hurled a shoe at the Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Monday.In its letter dated 6th October, the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Association wrote,“The Association views the incident with great dismay, as such behaviour within the precincts of the nation's highest court strikes at the very...
Bihar SIR Case: Live Updates From Supreme Court
Supreme Court to hear today petitions challenging the Bihar SIR. On Sept 30, the EC published the final voters' list after the Special Intensive Revision.Yesterday, the Election Commission announced the Bihar assembly election scheduleFollow this page for live updates....
Bar Council Of India Seeks SIT Probe Into Murder Of Odisha Bar Council Member
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has condemned the killing of Odisha Bar Council Member Pitabas Panda, and called for an SIT probe, witness protection, and time-bound prosecution.In its statement, the BCI condemned the attack and stated that it was not merely a crime against an individual, but a direct assault on the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law in the State...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To IndiGo On Plea Of Customs Dept & GST Council Against Ruling On IGST Exemption For Imported Parts
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, on a petition filed by the Customs Department challenging a Delhi High Court ruling that exempted the airline from paying Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on imported aircraft parts that were repaired and serviced abroad.A Bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Take-Down BJP Assam Unit's AI-Video Showing Muslim Domination If Party Loses Election
The Supreme Court today issued notice on an application seeking the take-down of an AI-generated video posted on 'X' by Bhartiya Janata Party's Assam unit which statedly showed apprehension of a takeover of the state by Muslims if the party loses elections.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after hearing Advocate Nizam Pasha (for applicants), who argued:"A...
Unnao Rape Survivor's Mother Seeks Restoration Of CRPF Security; Supreme Court Asks Delhi Govt Report On Threat Perception
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 7) heard a miscellaneous application filed by the mother of the 2017 Unnao rape survivor, alleging grave threat to the life and liberty of herself and her immediate family members. She has sought recall of the Court's recent order allowing the withdrawal of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security to her family.A Bench of Justice Pankaj Mithal and...
Supreme Court Transfers Trial Against Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti From MP To Delhi After He Alleges Intimidation Of Defence Witnesses
The Supreme Court today transferred to Delhi the trial in a cheating case against Congress Madhya Pradesh MLA Rajendra Bharti after taking note of his allegation that the defense witnesses were pressurized.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, upon hearing Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal (for Bharti), Additional Solicitor General SV Raju (for State) and Senior...
'Unpardonable': Bombay Bar Association Condemns Attack On CJI Gavai
The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) on Tuesday expressed its "deep shock" and unequivocally condemned the attack on the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai.An advocate named Rakesh Kishore had tried to hurl an object on CJI Gavai on Monday morning over the judge's recent comments in a matter related to Lord Vishnu's idol. "Such reprehensible and unpardonable conduct is wholly unbecoming of...
Delhi High Court Concludes 90 Days Special Mediation Drive, 4316 Matters Settled
The Delhi High Court has successfully concluded the 90 days Special Mediation Drive, “Mediation For the Nation”, organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The mediation drive was conducted from July 01 to September 30. It was organized in association with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) under the guidance of Chief Justice of India, Justice BR...
Supreme Court Directs States/UTs To Frame Rules Under Motor Vehicles Act For Pedestrian Safety, Footpaths & Road Designs
The Supreme Court today (October 7) issued a series of final directions relating to the safety of pedestrians on roads and footpaths, including the wearing of helmets, wrong lane driving, and the use of unauthorised hooters on cars in a long-standing writ petition. It has directed the States and Union Territories to formulate Rules under Section 138(1A) the Motor Vehicles Act in the interest...
Cough Syrup Deaths: PIL In Supreme Court Seeks CBI Probe, Review Of Drug Controls & Seizure Of Contaminated Medicines
Following the recent spate of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan caused by the consumption of toxic cough syrups, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an independent, court-monitored probe into the incident and a nationwide review of drug safety mechanisms. The petition, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, calls for the constitution of a...