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Supreme Court Seeks NIA's Response On Status Of Trial In Case Of Man Booked Over Transnational Conspiracy Behind Manipur Violence
The Supreme Court today issued notice on the plea filed by one Moirangthem Anand Singh, accused of involvement in a transnational conspiracy behind the Manipur violence, assailing delay in trial and denial of bail.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard the matter and sought the NIA's response to ascertain the status of the trial. "Issue notice only to ascertain the status of...
'Ensure NRIs Are Not Restricted From Working For Flood Victims, Deploy Armed Forces If Needed': Punjab NRI Commission Tells DC, SSP
The Punjab Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Commission today directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to ensure that no obstruction is caused to NRIs who wish to carry out philanthropic work in flood-affected areas of Punjab. It further directed that, in case any threat is posed to them, armed forces be deployed in the area.A complaint was made by the two NRIs...
Supreme Court To Pronounce On Sept 23 Order In Suo Motu Case Initiated Over Environmental Concerns In Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court will pronounce on September 23 its order in the matter where it took suo motu cognizance of environmental concerns in the State of Himachal Pradesh arising on account of unchecked development activities.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta reserved orders in the matter today, after hearing the State's Addl Advocate General and Senior Advocate K Parmeswar...
Caste Discrimination In Colleges: Supreme Court Gives UGC 8 Weeks' Time To Consider Suggestions And Notify Regulations
In the PIL assailing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions (HEIs), the Supreme Court today gave 8 weeks' time to the University Grants Commission to consider the suggestions received from different stakeholders and take a final decision regarding notification of the Regulations. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter and indicated that...
Supreme Court Dismisses MP Police Plea Against Quashing Of FIR Against Congress MLA Umang Singhar Alleging Marital Cruelty
The Supreme Court today refused to interfere with the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashing the FIR against Congress MLA Umang Singhar over alleged domestic violence and cruelty towards his wife.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and AS Chandurkar was hearing the challenge by the State to the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.The bench was told by...
For Search Without Warrant Under Special Enactments, Recording Of Reasons Is Mandatory : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that in every search conducted under a special enactment without warrant, the requirement of recording reasons to believe is mandatory.The Court noted that Section 165 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (S.185 BNSS) mandates the recording of reasons for the belief regarding the existence of incriminating materials and the necessity of imminent search, when a...
'Our Sympathy With You, But Approach HC First' : Supreme Court On Plea Against Gujarat Police Over Alleged Custodial Torture Of Boy
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition seeking probe into the alleged sexual assault and custodial torture of a 17-year-old boy by the Gujarat Police.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the case as withdrawn, with liberty to the petitioner (minor boy's sister) to approach the concerned High Court. "You go to the High Court and if the High Court does...
Bihar SIR | 'Publication Of Final Voters' List Won't Matter To Us If There's Illegality' : Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Till Oct 7
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 15) adjourned till October 7 the hearing of the petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.Although the petitioners sought for a hearing before October 1 - the date of publication of the final voters list - the bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi...