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'Nothing Left To Decide' : Supreme Court Disposes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Noting His Release
The Supreme Court today disposed of the habeas corpus petition filed by Dr Gitanjali Angmo challenging the detention of Ladakh activist and her husband Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act(NSA) as illegal.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale noted that the Union Government on March 14 revoked the detention, and the petition therefore has...
'Shocking' : Supreme Court Slams Haryana Police For Insensitive Probe Into Rape Of 4-Year-Old Girl
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong disapproval of the manner in which the Haryana Police handled the investigation into the rape of a four-year-old girl, terming the conduct of the probe "shocking" and insensitive.The Court also took serious note of the complaint that the Judicial Magistrate recorded the statement of the victim in close proximity to the accused persons.The...
Placing National Emblem On Supreme Court's Dome To Be Considered On Administrative Side By SC
The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a petition seeking installation of the National Emblem on the dome of the Court's building, observing that the issue would be examined on the administrative side.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing a petition filed by Badarvada Venugoapl @ Bara Khatarnak seeking a direction...
Supreme Court To Hear Chhattisgarh Court Employee's Plea To Pursue LL.B As Regular Student
The Supreme Court recently issued notice in a plea challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court's order, which held that permitting a probationary employee (Respondent-1) of the Principal District and Session Court to attend his third-year of LLB course as a regular student is not permissible under the Service Rules. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta issued notice in...
Judiciary Can't Be An Eternal Critic Or A Cheerleader : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court observed that the judiciary must maintain institutional balance and cannot assume the role of either a perpetual critic or a supporter of the government, emphasising that its constitutional duty is to act as a vigilant sentinel safeguarding foundational principles."Judiciary must remain judiciary. Judiciary can neither be an eternal critic, nor...
Srinagar Motor Accident Tribunal Awards Over ₹1 Crore In Bus Accident Case, Fines Insurance Company ₹50K For Withholding Policy Document
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Srinagar awarded a total of Rs 1.13 crore in four claims in connection to a 2012 bus accident, and further imposed cost of Rs 50,000 on United India Insurance Company (UIIC) for withholding a policy document indicating the commencement of risk, during course of the trial. The Tribunal presided by Presiding Officer Fayaz Ahmed Qureshi awarded Mushtaq Ahmad...
