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Byju's Insolvency : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Riju Ravindran's Plea Against NCLAT Mandating CoC Nod For CIRP Withdrawal
The Supreme Court recently issued notice on an appeal challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) judgment holding that the application for withdrawal of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (trade name Byju's) needed approval from 90 percent of the Committee of Creditors. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sanjay Kumar...
Disciplinary Action Can't Be Challenged On Ground Of Non-Supply Of Particular Document Unless Grave Prejudice Shown : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that disciplinary proceedings cannot be challenged on the ground of violation of principles of natural justice due to the non-supply of a particular document, unless it is shown that grave prejudice was caused to the employee.In this case, the employee challenged the dismissal on the ground of non-supply of the preliminary inquiry report. The Court rejected...
Supreme Court Objects To Trial Judges Corresponding Directly With Registry For Time Extension; Directs High Courts To Frame SOPs
The Supreme Court recently disapproved the practice of trial court judges writing directly to the Registry of the apex court seeking extension of time in matters where directions have been issued to expedite trials. “It has been our persistent experience that in cases where this Court has issued directions for the expeditious conclusions of trials, the concerned judges have been...
Supreme Court Quashes ₹25 Lakh Bank Fraud Case After Settlement, Cites No Continuing Public Interest
The Supreme Court, in a recent ruling, quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellants in the matter of N.S. Gnaneshwaran & Others vs. The Inspector of Police & Another, holding that the dispute had been fully settled through a One-Time Settlement (OTS) and no useful purpose would be served by continuing the trial.The case arose from allegations that the appellants caused...
Karkardooma Court Judges Hearing Delhi Riots Cases Transferred
Two judges of the Karkardooma Court hearing the cases concerning the 2020 North-East Delhi riots have been transferred. The two judges are Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai, who was hearing framing of charges in the larger conspiracy case related to the riots involving charges under the stringent UAPA and Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala. Trial in the Delhi riots...
Supreme Court To Hear Parents' Plea Against Fee Hike In Delhi Private Schools On Govt Lands
The Supreme Court on Thursday(May 29) issued notice to the Delhi Director of Education in a plea challenging the order of the Delhi High Court allowing the increase of fees by private unaided schools on government lands.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih was hearing a plea by Naya Samaj Parents Association challenging two orders of the Delhi High Court, which have allowed...
Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Assam's “Push-Back Policy”, Alleges Individuals Being Illegally Deported
A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the 'push-back policy' of the Assam Government for tackling infiltration from Bangladesh.As per the petition filed by All BTC Minority Students Association, the State Government is arbitrarily pushing genuine citizens to Bangladesh border without following due process under the guise of deporting illegal migrants.AOR Adeel...
'Grey Area Exists In Cryptocurrency Regulation; Existing Laws Obsolete' : Supreme Court In Bitcoin Extortion Case
"There exists a grey area in the field of bitcoin/cryptocurrency regulation and the existing laws are completely obsolete. They cannot address this issue," said the Supreme Court today while dealing with a case involving allegations of bitcoin extortion.A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Vijay Bishnoi was dealing with the plea of Gujarat-based Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, who...
NEET PG | “Even One Candidate With Legitimate Grievance Is Enough”: Supreme Court On NBE's Argument That Few Oppose Two-Shift Format
During the hearing of petitions against conduct of NEET PG in two shifts, the Supreme Court today remarked that when a legitimate grievance is raised, it is not relevant that only a few persons are seeking relief.Justice Sanjay Kumar made the statement while responding to Senior Advocate Maninder Acharya, appearing for the National Board of Examinations (NBE), who contended that only a few out...
Methodist Church Of India Dispute : Supreme Court Stays Bombay HC Order Allowing Two Persons To Be Active Bishops
The Supreme Court today (May 30) granted a stay against the Bombay High Court's interim order dated May 5, 2025, which allowed Bishop N.L. Karkare (Respondent No. 1) and Bishop Subodh C. Mondal (Respondent no. 2), who are admittedly at the age of 76 and 73 years, respectively, to continue as 'Active Bishops' of the Methodist Church of India. It is the case of the petitioner, the...