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A Day After Reserving Orders, Supreme Court Re-lists Bangladeshi Immigrants' Deportation Case On Union's Request
A day after reserving judgment in a case raising the issue of indefinite detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the country, the Supreme Court today re-notified the matter to enable the Union of India to file an additional affidavit containing inputs from the Ministry of External Affairs.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan passed the order upon a mentioning of the case...
MP Iqra Choudhary Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Strict Implementation Of Places Of Worship Act
Samajwadi Party leader and Member of Parliament, Iqra Choudhary has filed a writ petition before the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act 1991.The bench of CJI Sanijiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar today tagged the petition with connected petitions, which challenge the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act. When the matter was taken, CJI verbally...
'How Do You Say Yoga Centre Isn't Educational Institution?' Supreme Court On TN Pollution Control Board's Plea Against Isha Foundation
The Supreme Court on Friday (February 14) questioned the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board over delay in challenging the Madras High Court order which quashed the show cause notice issued to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation for carrying out construction work at Velliangiri hills, Coimbatore between 2006-2014 without obtaining mandatory environmental clearance.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and...
Ranveer Allahabadia Approaches Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Allegations
YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief in respect of the multiple FIRs lodged against him in various states for the offence of obscenity over the statements made by him during the 'India Got Latent' show.Dr Abhinav Chandrachud mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today. He said that it was...
Negotiable Instruments Act: All India Annual Digest 2024
SUPREME COURTDirector of the company not responsible for its day-to-day affairs cannot be held liable for dishonour of cheque. (Para 10) Susela Padmavathy Amma v. Bharti Airtel Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 237Section 138 – Maintainability of suit – Criminal law can be set in motion by anyone, even by a stranger or legal heir. A complaint under Section 138, preferred by the Power of Attorney...
Can Courts Modify Arbitral Award Under S.34/ 37 Of Arbitration Act? Supreme Court Constitution Bench Begins Hearing
The Supreme Court Constitution Bench today (February 13) began the hearing on the issue of whether Courts have the power to modify an arbitral award under S. 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.S. 34 provides the outline for applying to set aside an arbitral award. S. 37 of the Act states the instances where an appeal may lie against orders relating to arbitral...
Gujarat Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In Alleged Extortion Case
A Sessions Court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (February 11) granted anticipatory bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in connection with an FIR registered by the city's Satellite Police Station for alleged extortion of Rs. 40 Lakh.Langa is at present in judicial custody in connection with a case pertaining to alleged GST fraud. Additional Sessions Judge Ahmedabad (Rural) Dipen Dilipkumar Buddhdev in...
Supreme Court Explores Sentencing Options In Case Where Minor Victim Married POCSO Convict; Flags Systemic Failures In Protecting Girl
Dealing with a case where a minor girl victim of sexual assault eloped with and married the man facing charges under POCSO Act, the Supreme Court today called for the suggestions of Amici Curiae appointed by it for the prevention of suffering of adolescent girls and their families."These are some of the issues very difficult for Court to resolve. When we see such matters, we realize that...
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill Proposes Court Boycotts' Ban, Centre's Nominees In BCI, Rules On Foreign Firms Etc.
Today, the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has been published by the Ministry of Law and Justice, which seeks to amend the Advocates Act, 1961. Public comments have been invited on the draft.It is stated: "These amendments aim to align the legal profession and legal education with global best practices. The reforms will focus on improving legal education, equipping lawyers to meet...
If Advocate-on-Record Can Authorise A Non-AoR To Appear, What Is AoR Exam's Significance? Supreme Court Asks
The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 13) again questioned how Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) can authorise another advocate, who is not an AoR, to appear in a case on their behalf.A bench comprising Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing a miscellaneous application filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association seeking...