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Nagaland Civilian Deaths: NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance, Seeks Report From Centre, Nagaland Govt Over 'Botched Up Operation'
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports on the killing of at least 14 civilians in Nagaland [Oting village in Mon district] on Saturday evening as a result of the action of the Armed Forces.As per the media reports, the civilians were killed when their vehicle was fired upon in an alleged botched up operation by the Army Para...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging 18% GST On Mining Operations
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on two writ petitions challenging the October 6 circular through which the government of India has clarified that GST is applicable on services by way of grant of mineral exploration and mining rights at the rate of 18%.The writ petitions are filed by a group of firms involved in mining and crushing operations. The bench of Justices D. Y....
'Forum Shopping Cannot Be Approved; A Ground To Refuse Relief' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Interim Bail
While setting aside an interim bail granted by the High Court in a MCOCA case, the Supreme Court observed that "forum shopping" can also be a ground to refuse relief.The accused was facing offences under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crimes Act(MCOCA) and various IPC offences. He was refused bail by the Special Judge/MCOCA and also the single judge of the Bombay High Court. After that,...
Gujarat Riots- "If You Stoke The Fire, The Pot Will Boil.": Kapil Sibal In Response To SIT And States's Critique Of Petitioner's "Attempt To Keep The Pot Boiling"
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard the closing arguments of the Solicitor General, Mr. Tushar Mehta on behalf of the State of Gujarat, defending the proactive measures taken by the State in the aftermath of the Godhra massacre. This was followed by the submissions made by Senior Advocate, Mr. Kapil Sibal appearing on behalf of Zakia Jafri, who has approached the Apex Court assailing...
Indore Bangle-Seller Who Was Thrashed By Mob Granted Bail By Madhya Pradesh High Court In POCSO Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court today granted bail to Taslim Ali, the bangle-seller who was thrashed by a mob in Indore in August 2021 for allegedly concealing his Muslim identity while selling bangles in a locality, in a POCSO caseAli, who has been accused of sexually harassing a Class 6 student was granted bail by the Bench of Justice Sujoy Paul noting that the nature of the accusation...
Sec 120B IPC - Not Safe To Convict A Person For Criminal Conspiracy In Absence Of Evidence Showing Meeting Of Minds : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that in absence of any evidence to show meeting of minds between the conspirators for the intended object of committing an illegal act, it is not safe to hold a person guilty for offences under Section 120-B of IPC.The bench of Justices R Subhash Reddy and Hrishikesh Roy was considering a criminal appeal against the judgement dated March 17, 2020, passed by...
1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar
A Delhi Court has framed charges against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with murder of a man and his son residing in West Delhi area during the 1984 Anti Sikh Riots case. Special Judge MK Nagpal framed charges under sec. 147, 148, 149, 302, 308, 323, 395, 397, 427, 436 and 440 read with sec. 149 of the Indian Penal Code.The complainant had stated that on November 1, 1984 a mob...
Article 233- Judicial Officers Can't Apply & Compete For Direct Recruitment To Post Of District Judges: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently held that under Article 233 of the Constitution of India, a Judicial Officer, regardless of his or her previous experience, as an Advocate with 7 years practice, cannot apply and compete for appointment to any vacancy in the post of District Judge.The Bench of Justice Ashutosh Srivastava and Justice Pritinker Diwaker further clarified that his or her...
Appointment Of Chief Investigating Officer At Police Complainant Authority To Be Finalised Within Two Months : Kerala High Court To State
The Kerala High Court recently issued notice to the State and sought its response regarding the appointment of a Chief Investigating Officer at the State Police Complaints Authority.Upon being informed that the procedure will take another couple of months, the Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly ordered:"Necessity to fill up the post of Chief...
NCDRC Can Direct Deposit Of Entire Or More Than 50% Of Amount Determined By SCDRC For Stay : Supreme Court
In a significant judgment on the Consumer Protection Act 2019, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission(NCDRC) can direct the deposit of the entire amount or more than 50% of the amount determined by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for conditional stay.The Court added that however to pass such an order, the NCDRC has to pass...