J&K Apni Party Files Intervention Application Challenging Waqf Amendment Act In Supreme Court

The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party has approached the Supreme Court, by virtue of an intervention application, challenging the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. The party under the leadership of Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, has urged the court to examine the constitutional validity of the law.The said application is filed under Order 1 Rule 8A of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 which...

Is Sanction u/s 17A PC Act Needed When Magistrate Has Ordered Investigation u/s 156(3) CrPC? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

While reserving judgment in one of the cases against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act), the Supreme Court identified certain questions of law, including whether after a Magistrate has ordered an investigation under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, would a prior sanction of the Government be still required...

BREAKING | Delhi Court Remands Mumbai Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana To 18 Days Of NIA Custody

A Delhi Court on Thursday remanded Mumbai 26/11 terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to 18 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. Rana was produced late in the night around 10:45 PM before Special NIA judge Chander Jit Singh at Patiala House Courts amid heavy security following his extradition from the U.S.NIA had sought 20 days custody for Rana. The order was pronounced...

'JPC On Waqf Bill Violated Parliamentary Procedures' : TMC MP Mahua Moitra's Plea In Supreme Court

Mahua Moitra, Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar in Lok Sabha, has challenged the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on the grounds, inter alia, that the Parliamentary rules and practices were violated during the law-making process, contributing to the unconstitutionality of the 2025 Act.This is the first petition out of the many filed so far where it has been contended that the Chairperson of...

S.197 CrPC | Prior Sanction Mandatory To Prosecute Police Officers For Acts In Excess Of Duty If Reasonably Connected To Official Functions: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that that prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC and Section 170 of the Karnataka Police Act is required to prosecute police officers even for acts exceeding their authority, as long as a reasonable nexus with their official duties existed.Section 170 of the Karnataka Police Act bars the institution of suits or prosecutions against certain...

Hate Speeches Will Go Down If We Educate Masses About Importance Of Fraternity : Justice Abhay S Oka

"Mostly these hate speeches are against religious minorities or minority classes like Scheduled Castes”, Justice Oka highlighted.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – March 2025

Supreme Court:Supreme Court Mandates Preliminary Inquiry Before FIR On Certain Offences Related To Speech & ExpressionsCase Title – Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of GujaratCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 362With the aim of curbing frivolous FIRs against speeches, writings and artistic expressions, the Supreme Court on Friday mandated that a preliminary inquiry must be conducted before lodging...

Manipur MLA From NDA Ally Challenges Waqf Amendment Act In Supreme Court; Says It Violates Fundamental Rights Of Scheduled Tribes

Sheikh Noorul Hassan, Manipur MLA from Kshetrigao constituency and the leader of National People's Party India (NPP) party in Manipur Legislative Assembly approached the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. Notably, NPP is an ally of the BJP as a member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).The petitioner in the plea has raised a concern over the amendment...

All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Bangalore Jama Masjid Imam Approach Supreme Court Against Waqf Amendment Act 2025

Mohamed Maqsoon Imran, chief imam of Jamia Masjid, Bengaluru City, has filed a writ petition challenging the Waqf(Amendment) Act, 2025 on the grounds that it violates Articles 14, 25 and 26 of the Constitution by completely altering the character and essence of the waqf, which is a form of permanent dedication of movable or immovable property for any purpose recognised by Muslim law as...

Supreme Court To Consider Plea To Review NAAC Gradings Of Colleges/Universities In Last 5 Years

The Supreme Court yesterday (April 9) issued notice in a PIL seeking measures to ensure fair and transparent grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council ("NAAC") of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).The bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a plea filed by an NGO, Bistro Destino Foundation.As per the plea, concerns have been raised over...

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LiveLaw's Judiciary Coaching initiative LiveLaw Academy has started registration of its May batch. They're offering 2 courses for judiciary aspirants, the comprehensive JSEP 2.0 and a lighter version of the course named JSEP Lite. If you sign up by April 15th, you also get a 30% early bird discount.JSEP 2.0 is designed for aspirants who want full-spectrum preparation — covering 45...

No Bail For Offence Under S.447 Companies Act 2013 Without Fulfilling Twin Conditions : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that bail, including anticipatory bail, cannot be granted for an offence under Section 447 (punishment for fraud) of the Companies Act 2013 unless twin conditions are satisfied.Section 212(6) (investigation into affairs of Company by Serious Fraud Investigation Office) of the Companies Act states that the offences covered under Section 447 are cognisable in nature and...