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Days After Attack On CJI, Shoe Hurled At Judicial Officer In Gujarat; State Judicial Service Association Condemns Incident
Just days after a shoe was hurled at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during the Supreme Court proceedings, a similar incident occurred in Gujarat on Tuesday, when a man threw a shoe at a judicial officer inside an Ahmedabad court. According to a PTI report, the incident took place in the courtroom of the City Civil and Sessions Court in Ahmedabad when proceedings were...
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Prosecution In 2015 'Cash-for-Votes' Case Unsustainable : Mukul Rohatgi To Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 15) heard Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's plea seeking to quash the 2015 "Cash for Votes" case, as per which he is alleged to have offered bribe to an MLA for securing votes in the Legislative Council election.The bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi heard the matter.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for...
CCI Approves Vedanta's Acquisition Of Jaipraksh Associates
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said that it has approved the proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Vedanta Limited under the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Vedanta had submitted a resolution plan to acquire JAL, which is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings initiated by an order...
'Govt Not Ready To Evolve': Supreme Court On Union's Opposition To Alternatives To Hanging For Death Sentence
In the PIL seeking abolishment of death-by-hanging, the Supreme Court today lamented the Union's opposition to a suggestion that death row convicts be given an option to choose lethal injection as mode of execution.It was orally expressed that the Union government is not ready to evolve alongwith changes that have taken place over a period of time.A suggestion was placed before a bench...
ED Cannot Retain Attached Assets After Approval of Resolution Plan : NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Tuesday held that any attachment of assets by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) ceases to have effect once a resolution plan is approved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).A coram of Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan, along with Technical Member Barun Mitra observed that the section...
AP Liquor Scam: Supreme Court Criticises High Court Order Deferring Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy's Bail Hearing
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 15) disapproved of an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court that restrained the trial court from hearing the bail plea of YSRCP leader and former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy in the liquor scam case, until the High Court decided the State's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted earlier to four co-accused.The Court quashed the High Court's interim...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Allow Lawyer's Presence During Police Interrogation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a writ petition seeking directions to allow the presence of an individual's lawyer during the interrogation by police or other investigating agencies.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the petition filed by lawyer Shaffi Mather.At the outset, the bench inquired whether the petition refers to any incidents of duress faced...
Uncontrolled Use Of Firecrackers Affecting Health Can't Be Permitted Solely Based On Traditions & Religious Norms : Supreme Court
While allowing the limited use of green crackers in the National Capital Region for Diwali, the Supreme Court said that commercial interests and festive celebrations cannot outweigh concerns about public health and the environment, while considering issues related to the manufacture and use of firecrackers.The Supreme Court acknowledged that bursting firecrackers is deeply rooted in...
High Courts Should Directly Entertain Anticipatory Bail Pleas Only In 4 Circumstances : Amici Curiae Report In Supreme Court
Although the law confers concurrent jurisdiction both on the Sessions Court and the High Court to hear anticipatory bail applications, ordinarily the Sessions Court must be approached first, opined the amici curiae appointed by the Supreme Court.Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthara and Advocate G Arudhra Rao, the amici appointed by the Court in this issue, suggested that High Courts can...
No Objection To Sonam Wangchuk Sharing Notes Prepared Against Detention With Wife : Union Tells Supreme Court
The Union Government on Wednesday (October 15) told the Supreme Court that they have no objection to Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk sharing the notes he has prepared to challenge his detention with his wife Dr.Gitanjali Angmo.Taking note of this submission, the Court adjourned the petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo challenging Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act...
Supreme Court Appreciates ED For Efforts To Restore Flats To Innocent Homebuyers Defrauded In Real Estate Scam
The Supreme Court has appreciated the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for its efforts in restoring the properties attached in a money-laundering case to protect innocent homebuyers who had fallen victim to a real estate fraud.A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Alok Aradhe noted that the agency's initiative ensured the protection of innocent investors. “We record...