Invalided Soldier Presumed To Be Disabled Due To Military Service; Entitled To Disability Pension : Supreme Court

The burden is on the Army to prove that the disability was not due to military service, the Court said.

Supreme Court Dismisses Punjab Govt's Plea Against Bail Of Akali Leader Bikram Singh Majithia In NDPS Case

The Supreme Court today(April 25) dismissed the petition filed by the State of Punjab challenging the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drug case. A bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Aravind Kumar, while refusing to interfere with the regular bail granted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, directed that neither the Special Investigation...

'Is This How You Treat Freedom Fighters?' : Supreme Court Slams Rahul Gandhi For Comments Against Savarkar, Stays Defamation Case

"Let him not make irresponsible statements about the freedom fighters," the Court said.

Bombay High Court Directs Mumbai Police Not To Arrest Kunal Kamra In FIR Over Alleged Remarks On Eknath Shinde But Probe May Continue

The Bombay High Court today (April 25) directed the Mumbai Police to not arrest comedian Kunal Kamra in the First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him, following his satirical video and "gaddar" comment purportedly made against Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.A division bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Shriram Modak said the agency should go to Chennai (close to Villupuram...

Kerala Bar Association Scripts History, Elects Only Women As Office Bearers

Marking a historic first, the Pala Bar Association in Kerala has elected an all-women panel to serve as office bearers and members of its executive committee. The election, which filled 15 positions, comes at a time when calls for increased women's representation in bar associations are gaining momentum across the country.It may be noted that cases are pending in the Supreme Court for...

NALSA Completes 30 Years; Two Supreme Court Judges To Attend Celebrations In Gujarat Tomorrow

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) through a press release issued on Thursday (April 24) has announced the commencement of celebrations marking three decades of its establishment, coupled with the upcoming Western Regional Conference scheduled for Saturday (April 26). The conference–organized jointly by NALSA and Gujarat State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA)–is set to take...

High Courts Should Not Repeatedly Grant Interim Bail To Same Accused; Either Grant Regular Bail Or Deny: Supreme Court

While granting bail to an accused, the Supreme Court observed that High Courts should not routinely grant interim bail to the same applicant again and again. Either the Court should grant regular bail or deny the same, but insofar as interim bail, the relief shall be granted only in specific exigencies as an exception."Though, it may be necessary in some cases to grant interim bail to take...

Supreme Court Directs NCR States And MCD To Appoint Nodal Officers For 100% Waste Collection and Segregation

The Supreme Court has directed Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi governments along with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to appoint high-ranking nodal officers to oversee the compliance of achieving 100 percent segregation of waste and 100 percent collection of solid waste in NCR.The Court observed that the amicus curiae Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh had rightly...

'Leave Encashment Rules Must Be Strictly Interpreted' : Supreme Court Denies Leave Encashment To Govt Servant Re-employed After Retirement

Courts must interpret leave encashment rules and statutes in a manner that prevents undue financial burden on employers.

Retired Judges' Medical Reimbursement To Be Borne By State Of First Appointment Or Retirement : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently (April 15) cautioned State Governments that non-compliance with its orders on medical facilities for retired High Court Judges, their spouses, and other dependants could invite action under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1981. “We are putting the State to the notice that if we find non-compliance, action under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1981 will be initiated”,...

Consider Mandating Minimum Vote Share For Unopposed Candidates To Be Declared Winners: Supreme Court Tells Union

"Why should we allow someone unable to get even 5% votes to enter Parliament in default ?" Court asked.

Caste Discrimination In Colleges | Supreme Court Allows UGC To Notify Draft Regulations

Till the time the Task Force constituted by the Court gives its recommendations, the Regulations will help the voiceless, J Surya Kant expressed.