Supreme Court Bars Charging Compound Interest Or Penal Interest On Any Borrower During Loan Moratorium; Refuses Moratorium Extension

[Story updated with judgment]The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that there should be no charging of compound interest, interest on interest or penal interest on the installments which were due during the loan moratorium period from March 1 to August 31 last year on any borrower, irrespective of the loan amount. If such interest has already been collected, it should be either refunded to...

"Guarantee Of Equal Justice Meaningless If Vulnerable Sections Cannot Enforce Their Rights Because Of Poverty, Illiteracy Or Weakness ": Justice NV Ramana

Justice NV Ramana recently highlighted the importance of "Access to Justice" as the "bedrock" of rule of law. Speaking on the occasion of inauguration of Front offices and Legal aid Defense Counsel Office at Delhi, the Supreme Court Judge said, "The idea of access to justice is deeply embedded in the Constitutional vision of justice and that in a democratic country like ours,...

Misplacing SC's Order From High Court Records: Supreme Court Directs Allahabad HC Chief Justice To Inquire, Take Action Against Erring Officials

In view of the Allahabad High Court's inquiry, which concluded that though an order of Supreme Court was received by it, the same wasn't communicated to the Concerned Judge, the Supreme Court on Monday (22nd March), in suo moto proceedings, directed the High Court's Chief Justice to fully investigate the matter under the administrative directions. The Bench of Justice D. Y. Chandrachud...

Justice Sharad Kumar Gupta Of Chhattisgarh High Court Tenders His Resignation, To Take Up State Govt's 'New Assignment'

Justice Sharad Kumar Gupta of Chhattisgarh High Court on Monday (22nd March) tendered his resignation to the President of India stating that he intends to relinquish his office from 31st March (Wednesday) to take up a new assignment of the State Government. The letter addressed to the President of India states that, "I am inclined to relinquish my office from 31st of March 2021 since...

'Lakhs Of People Assembled Without Masks And No FIR; This Is Unpardonable' : Karnataka High Court To State

The Karnataka High court on Monday once again directed the state government to clarify its stand on whether it would register a First Information Report against the organisers of a held on February 21 for violation of norms regarding social distancing and wearing of masks. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "Now you must register FIR,...

"Online Web Platforms Need To Be Regulated By Statutory Body In The Interest Of Public Morality And Decency " : NGO Submits Before Supreme Court

Justice For Rights Foundation, has submitted before Supreme Court that an effective control of content on OTT platforms cannot be done without legislation, and regulation of these platforms by statutory body is necessary in interest of public morality and decency. The submissions have been made in its rejoinder affidavit filed in response to the counter affidavit filed by Central government...

'Won't Repeat Again' : Man Who Sent Threatening Letter Against Judges Apologizes To Karnataka High Court In Contempt Case

The Karnataka High Court on Monday deferred accepting the unconditional apology tendered by a 72-year-old person, against who the court has initiated suo-motu criminal contempt petition for writing a letter to the High Court registry with threats against judges.A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "Before we decide on accepting the apology, we will have...

Compensation For Nepali Man In Prison For Over 41 Years: Calcutta High Court Seeks State's Response

Dealing with the case of a Nepali man who was arrested about 41 years ago and since then he had been under detention and was released recently, the Calcutta High Court on Monday (22nd March) asked the State Government to submit its response on providing him compensation/damages. The Bench of Chief Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice Aniruddha Roy also directed the West...

Delhi Cabinet Nod For Creation Of 22 Commercial Courts And 42 Additional Posts In Higher Judicial Service

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved two separate proposals for establishing 22 commercial courts and 42 Additional posts in the Delhi Higher Judicial Services. Kailash Gahlot, Law Minister of the Delhi Government today said:Delhi Government, under our Hon'ble CM has been consistently focusing on improving 'Ease of Doing Business'. Today's decision is not just another step towards...

Parliament Passes Bill To Classify 7 Scheduled Caste Groups Of Tamil Nadu As 'Devendrakula Velalars'

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote. It was passed by the Lok Sabha last week. It seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and group seven Scheduled Caste communities in certain districts of Tamil Nadu under 'Devendrakula Velalars'. The move comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu...

Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 by voice vote. It was passed by the Lok Sabha last week. The Bill seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and further regulate the mining sector in India by: Permitting removal of restriction on end-use of minerals; Enabling...

Centre Appoints Seven Additional Judges To Allahabad High Court

The Central Government has notified the appointment of 7 judicial officers as Additional Judges of the Allahabad High Court. They are: Mohd. Aslam,Anil Kumar Ojha,Sadhna Rani (Thakur),Naveen Srivastava,Syed Aftab Husain Rizvi,Ajai Tyagi,Ajai Kumar Srivastava-I They will hold office in the above order of seniority. A recommendation to this effect was made...