65 Years Too Early An Age For Someone To Retire : CJI NV Ramana

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Monday that 65 years is too early an age for someone to retire."I think 65 years is too early an age for someone to retire," CJI Ramana, who is due to retire on August 27 this year, said. He was speaking at an online conversation on Comparative Constitutional Law with Justice Stephen Breyer of the Supreme Court of the United States of America....

Mumbai Court Extends Anil Deshmukh's CBI Custody Till April 16

A special CBI court in Mumbai on Monday extended the CBI custody of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh till April 16 in a corruption case. The court also extended the custody of co-accused Sanjeev Palande, Kundan Shinde and dismissed cop Sachin Waze. The Central Bureau of Investigation sought his custody for five more days in the case regarding corruption in transfers and postings...

Depth Of Penetration Is Immaterial In Offence Of Rape: Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To POCSO Accused

Stressing that the depth of penetration is immaterial in an offence of rape, the Allahabad High Court last week denied bail to a man who committed rape on an 8-year-old girl.The Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh further observed that little girls are worshipped in our country, but the cases of pedophilia are increasing. The Court also said that a victim/female small child who experiences...

If There Is Difference Between CAT Judicial Member & Administrative Member, Refer To 3rd Member; Reference To Full Bench Not Required : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a reference to Full Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal is not required if there in a case of difference of opinion between the Judicial Member and the Administrative Member of the Tribunal.In such a situation, the matter is required to be referred to the third Member/Chairman who has to give his own decision upon such a reference, the bench...

Sharjeel Imam Denied Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

A Delhi Court on Monday dismissed the bail plea moved by Sharjeel Imam in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, involving charges under Indian Penal Code and UAPA.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat pronounced the order after hearing Advocate Tanveer Ahmed Mir appearing on behalf of Imam whereas Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad appeared for...

62-Year Old Man In Foreigners Detention Camp Since 2015 : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Take Humanitarian Approach

The Supreme Court on Monday repeated that the Central Government ought to take a humanitarian approach with respect to a 62-year old man, who has been detained in a foreigners detention camp for over 7 years, as he could not be deported to Pakistan after the country refused to acknowledge him as its national. "7 years he has been in detention. What will you do ultimately? You must...

Delhi High Court Disposes PIL Against Hinduja Group As IndusInd Bank Promoters, Directs RBI To Consider Representation

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to treat as representation a PIL seeking to reconsider the decision to increase the stakes held by Hinduja Group as the promoters of IndusInd Bank.A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla directed the RBI to examine the petition, highlighting the criminal antecedents of the promoters...

'Bhaiya Is Back' Banners After Rape-Accused Got Bail; Supreme Court Takes Serious View

The Supreme Court on Monday took serious note of banners being put up to welcome the release of a rape-accused on bail.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli was informed that banners with statement "Bhaiya is Back" were put up after the accused was released on bail.The bench was considering the victim's petition to cancel the bail...

Gujarat High Court Orders Protection For Inter-Faith Couple, Reiterates SC Guidelines For Preventive & Remedial Action

The Gujarat High Court has yet again come to the rescue of an inter-faith couple, by directing the State Police to protect the couple from their families who are opposed to their relationship.The Bench comprising Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice Mauna M. Bhatt ordered that initially, the protection be provided for four months. Whichever place they attempt to settle, the SP/ACP of the...

Term Of Office Of A Nominated Member Of Wakf Board Can Be Curtailed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the term of office of a nominated member of Wakf Board can be curtailed.The bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian observed that appointment of members by the method of nomination always stands on a slightly different footing than election.In this case, the appointment of one Shaikh Mahemud as a Member of the Maharashtra State Board ...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Permit Conversion Of 10 Year Old Diesel Buses To CNG

The Supreme Court, on Monday, issued notice in a plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Road Transport And Highways and State Authorities to endorse the retrofitted CNG buses, which were converted on expiry of 10 years and to permit 10 years old diesel buses to get converted to CNG. Appearing before the Bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R. Gavai, Advocate Mrs....

Court Reserves Order On CBI's Application Seeking 5 More Days Custody Of Anil Deshmukh

A special CBI court in Mumbai on Monday reserved its order in the case of the custody of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. The Central Bureau of Investigation was seeking his custody for five more days in the case regarding corruption in transfers and postings of police officers in the state. CBI says it wants to confront Deshmukh with more witnesses and suspects.Senior...