Contamination Of Yamuna: SC Impleads, Issues Notice To Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi Jal Board, Faridabad, Agra, Lucknow, Aligarh Municipalities

Observing that pollution-free water is a fundamental right which a welfare state is bound to ensure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for response from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in pursuance of its suo motu cognisance of the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers", foremost the contamination of the Yamuna. In addition to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the CJ-led bench also...

Parliament Clears Bill To Replace Existing Port Trusts & Provide Greater Autonomy To Major Ports In India

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 to repeal the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The Bill seeks to provide greater autonomy, flexibility to the Major Ports in India by creating a Board of Major Port Authority for each major port and replacing the existing Port Trusts. Delete #RajyaSabha passes the #MajorPort Authorities Bill, 2020 by 84/128...

'Skin To Skin' Judgment : Supreme Court Issues Notice On NCW Plea Challenging Bombay HC's POCSO Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition filed by the National Commission for Women challenging the controversial judgment of Bombay High Court(Nagpur Bench) which held that groping over clothes without actual 'skin to skin' touch will not amount to 'sexual assault' under the POCSO Act.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India also issued notice on another petition...

[One Year LLM] "BCI Has No Power To Regulate LLM Course"; NLU Consortium Tells Supreme Court, Hearing For Interim Relief Tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till tomorrow the hearing of two writ petitions challenging the decision of the Bar Council of India to scrap one-year LLM program. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde will hear the plea for interim relief in petitions filed by the Consortium of National Law Universities and another by Rishabh Soni tomorrow. Delete SC to consider...

Supreme Court Stays Delhi HC Order Directing Private Unaided Schools To Provide Internet Gadgets Free Of Cost To EWS Students For Online Classes

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Delhi High Court judgment which directed private unaided as well as government schools like 'Kendriya Vidyalayas' to provide gadgets and internet packages to students from economically weaker section (EWS) or disadvantaged group so that they have access to online classes.A bench led by CJI stayed the HC judgment while issuing notice on a petition by...

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Arrest Of Sri Lankan Naval Personnel For Killing Indian Fishermen

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking for the arrest of Sri Lankan naval personnel accused of killing four Indian fishermen in January 2021 and for a compensation of Rs. 5 crores each from the Sri Lankan Government to the family of the victims. Filed by Advocate Narender Kumar Verma and drawn by Advocate CR Jaya Sukin , the plea also prays for steps to be taken to...

Notice Under Special Marriage Act Serves Purpose Of Verifying Credibility of Persons: Centre Informs Delhi High Court

In response to a petition seeking the declaration of Sections 6 and 7 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 as null, void and ultravires to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that, "the intention behind the Act is to keep adequate safeguards to the interest of various parties involved," and that if a 30-day notice as required under Section 7 is...

Govt. Decides To Take No Action Against Mahua Moitra For Remarks Over Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi

The Central Government has decided to not take any action against Mahua Moitra, MP for Trinamool Congress in Lok Sabha, following her explosive remarks against former CJI and MP Ranjan Gogoi. In her speech during discussion on motion of Thanks on President's Address on Tuesday, Moitra brought up the sexual harassment allegations against Gogoi and criticized him for sitting over his...

'Imagine People Dying Because Of Potholes!' : Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP To Submit Action Plan Bengaluru Road

The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), to submit an action plan for removal of potholes on a priority basis in the city of Bengaluru and the time frame within which the said action plan shall be implemented. A division bench of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice M G Uma observed "First there must be a will on part of BBMP to ensure that...

Use Of Force By Recovery Agents Of Govt. Banks, MFIs: SC Dismisses Plea With Liberty Of Representation Before Concerned Ministry

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL seeking guidelines against the use of force by recovery agents of government banks and micro finance institutions, with liberty to the petitioner to make a representation to the concerned ministry. "This petition is about the use of force by recovery agents of government banks and micro finance institutions. This is against the rule of law....

'I'm Not A Cat' : US Lawyer Attends VC Hearing With Accidental Kitten Filter; Judge Responds With Grace

'These fun moments are a by-product of the legal profession's dedication to ensuring that the justice system continues to function in these tough times', the judge responded.

'Sudden Provocation Without Premeditation': Supreme Court Orders Release Of Murder Accused Farmer Who Spent 18 Years In Jail

The Supreme Court today directed release of a murder accused farmer who spent 18 years in jail.The bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and S. Ravindra Bhat held that he is liable to be convicted for the offence under Section 304 Part I of the Indian Penal Code and not under Section 302 IPC. Pardeshiram was accused of murdering one Kartik Ram in an incident which occurred on 30.5.2002....