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'Courts Are There To Convict Or Acquit; YouTube Cannot Substitute Courts' : SC While Hearing Crime Reporter's Plea
The Supreme Court on Friday observed that YouTube presentations cannot replace the judicial process and criticised a Kerala based journalist for his video allegedly targeting a prominent woman politician. The journalist has claimed that the video was meant to encourage public discussion and fight corruption.A bench of Justice Nagarathna and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing the anticipatory...
Age Of Consent Should Remain 18; Judicial Discretion May Be Exercised In Adolescent Relationship Cases : Centre Tells Supreme Court
In written submissions filed before the Supreme Court in a PIL regarding improving response of Indian criminal justice system to sexual offences, the Union of India has opposed any move to reduce the statutory age of consent under Indian law from 18 years.The Centre also opposed Amicus Curiae Senior Advocate Indira Jaising's suggestion for the Court to read in an exception excluding...
2020 Delhi Riots: Court Orders FIR Against Men Accused Of Giving Hate Speech, Chanting Provocative Slogans
A Delhi Court has directed the Delhi Police to register an FIR against various men accused of giving hate speech, chanting provocative slogans, indulging in communal violence and arson during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Judicial Magistrate First Class Isra Zaidi of Karkardooma Courts observed that the complaint filed by one Rahees Ahmed disclosed commission of cognizable offences and that...
1984 Anti-Sikh Riots : Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad HC For Staying Trial Of 3 Cases, Directs To Expedite Hearing
The Supreme Court today expressed dismay over Allahabad High Court staying trial proceedings in 3 out of 11 cases pertaining to the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, where proceedings commenced pursuant to re-investigation and filing of chargesheets by a Special Investigation Team.While calling on the UP Advocate General to deploy "best of the state law officers" to pursue the cases, the Court requested...
371 Vacancies In High Courts; 178 Proposals Under Process: Union Law Minister
The Central Government recently disclosed that as on July 18, 371 judicial posts are vacant across High Courts, of which 178 appointment proposals are at a processing stage between the Government and the Supreme Court Collegium. The recommendations against 193 vacancies are yet to be received from the High Court Collegiums. This disclosure came when Member of Rajya Sabha, Vivek T Tankha...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To IMA On Union's Plea Against HC Judgment Quashing Provision To Levy GST On Supplies By Clubs To Members
The Supreme Court today(July 25) issued notice on the Union Government's petition challenging the recent Kerala High Court judgment striking down the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 ("CSGT Act"), which allowed the levy of GST on supply by clubs and associations to their members.However, the Court ordered that there shall not be any recovery steps against the...
Bengaluru Court Rejects Fresh Bail Plea By Former MP Prajwal Revanna In Alleged Rape Case
A sessions court in Bengaluru on Friday (July 25) rejected for the second time the bail application filed by former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna accused in the alleged rape and sexual assault case.The application was made before the sessions court after the Karnataka High Court had by its order dated July 9, relegated him to the sessions court. Granted him liberty to approach the HC after...
SCAORA Raises Concerns Over 'Reels' & Social Media Promotion By Advocates, Urges CJI To Regulate Photos & Videos In Court Premises
The Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association (SCAORA) has written to CJI BR Gavai requesting guidelines on prohibiting to use courtroom videos and photographs on social media platforms by lawyers in light of the increasing trend of direct/indirect solicitation online. The SCAORA has flagged concerns over the use of videos of Courtroom Proceedings by lawyers and Advocates on Record as a...
Heirship Certificate, Probate & Letter Of Administration – A Simple Legal Guide For Families Dealing With Succession
In India, the process of succession to a deceased person's estate is governed by personal laws based on religion, as well as the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Understanding the terms Heirship Certificate, Probate, and Letter of Administration is crucial, especially when dealing with the property of someone who has passed away.This article breaks down these terms in simple and practical...
Our Criminal Justice System Starts With Arrest & Ends With Bail; There's No Conviction Mostly : Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Supreme Court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi yesterday questioned the Delhi government yesterday over a dearth of public prosecutors in the national capital and the delay occasioned in trials due to the overwhelming burden on available prosecutors."In my experience, one prosecutor handles 50 prosecutions. If it humanly possible for that prosecutor to have a day-to-day trial? That is...
NEET UG 2025: Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas Seeking Reexamination For Candidates Who Faced Power Outage At Centres
The Supreme Court today(July 25) dismissed two petitions filed by NEET-UG 2025 candidates, who suffered a power outage in centres in Madhya Pradesh, seeking a re-examination. The Court refused to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court Division Bench's judgment which refused the plea for re-test. The Court opined that the High Court has examined the issue from all possible aspects,...