Can Lokayukta Challenge Administrative Tribunal's Quashing Of Penalty? Supreme Court Leaves Question Of Law Open

The Supreme Court today left open the legal question - whether Lokayukta has locus to challenge an Administrative Tribunal's decision setting aside punishment of compulsory retirement imposed on a person for alleged corruption. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta was dealing with the Lokayukta's plea against a Karnataka High Court order, which dismissed its challenge to...

Karnataka Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Direction To Release TDR To Royal Family Heirs Over Bangalore Palace Acquisition

A few days after the Supreme Court directed the Karnataka Government to release the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) certificates to the legal heirs of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family in respect of the acquisition of 15 acres of Bangalore Palace Grounds, the State Government filed an application against the grant of TDR certificates.The direction to release the TDR certificates was...

CAPFs Entitled To All Benefits Of Organised Group-A Services, Gradually Reduce Deputation Of IPS Officers To CAPFs : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) must be treated as part of Organised Group-A Services (OGAS) not only for the purpose of granting Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU) but also for all cadre-related matters, including cadre review.“Now that the Central Government has accepted that CAPFs are included in OGAS, the natural consequences should follow....

Inside the Chambers of Justice Abhay Oka: A Law Clerk's Reflection

In the days following Justice Abhay S. Oka's (hereinafter “Sir”) retirement, much has been said about his jurisprudence, his integrity, and his immense contribution to the Indian judiciary. But beyond his reported judgments lies a story that's rarely told, the story of Justice Oka as a mentor. This article is an opportunity for me to offer a glimpse into what it was to work with Sir.On one lazy November afternoon in 2021, I received a call that fundamentally changed my career path. It was from...

Calling Hardworking Woman's Earning 'Haraam Ka Maal' Insults Her Modesty: Delhi Court Convicts Man U/S 509 IPC

A Delhi Court has recently observed that the word “haram” means something is earned through ill-gotten or bastardised means and is bound is insult modesty of any hardworking woman.“The word Haram is not a word which is used simply to insult a person. The word Haram means something which is forbidden and earned with ill-gotten/bastardised means. The word is bound to insult the modesty of...

S.141 NI Act | Cheque Dishonour Complaint Need Not State Specific Administrative Role Of Company Directors : Supreme Court

The complainant is supposed to know only generally as to who are in charge of the affairs of the company, the Court said,

Supreme Court Allows Delhi Govt To Withdraw Petitions Filed By AAP-Govt Against Centre & LG, Including Challenge To Services Act

The challenge to the services amendment was referred to the Constitution Bench in 2023.

Pharmacy Council Of India Must Act Responsibly : Supreme Court Slams Arbitrary Rejection Of Pharma Colleges' Approvals

Pharmacy Council can't act arbitrarily when such action adversely affects careers of thousands of students, Court said.

No Lunatic Can Be Convicted As He Can't Exercise Right To Defend Under Article 21 : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of a man who was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, on the ground that there was more than a reasonable doubt regarding his mental condition at the time of the offence.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stated that a lunatic cannot be held criminally liable as he is not in a position to defend himself, and the right to...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 23, 2025

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Supreme Court Shouldn't Be Chief Justice-Centric, Says Justice Oka In Farewell Speech; Calls For Auto-Listing Of Cases

Justice Abhay Oka during his farewell speech organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association reflected on his judicial journey and gave various suggestions for reforming the judiciary. He raised concerns about the case listing practices in the Supreme Court and suggested reforms to improve transparency and fairness.He noted that the Supreme Court must move away from being a Chief...

Maternity Leave Part Of Reproductive Rights: Supreme Court Sets Aside Denial Of Maternity Leave For Third Child

The Supreme Court has set aside the order of the Division Bench of the Madras High Court which had denied maternity leave to a government teacher for the birth of her third child, citing State policy restricting benefits to two children.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan held that maternity benefits are part of reproductive rights and that maternity leave is integral to...