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CBI Investigation Can Be Ordered Even After Submission Of Chargesheet In An Appropriate Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that there is no embargo on it to transfer an investigation to the CBI after submission of the charge-sheet.The bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee observed thus while cancelling anticipatory bail granted to in-laws of a deceased woman in a dowry death case and also directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to...
SC Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Justice RV Malimath To Himachal Pradesh High Court
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transfer of Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, presently acting as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, to the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The resolution passed by the Collegium on Monday stated, "The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 14th December, 2020, has recommended transfer of Mr. Justice R.V. Malimath,...
Sexual Harassment At Workplace - Impossible To Ignore How Easily 'Common Woman' Is Put Down By 'Common Man', Less Said Better About Third Gender: Delhi High Court
"It is impossible not to notice all around us, how easily the 'common woman' is put down by the 'common man'. Less said the better of what happens to the Third Gender!"
Loan Moratorium Waiver of Interest Case: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the pleas pertaining to extension of loan moratorium along with petitions by specific sectors.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy & MR Shah finished hearing the batch of plea's today and heard rejoinder submissions on behalf of various petitioners.Senior Advocate Ravindra Srivastava made rejoinder submissions today on...
Selective Leaks During Investigation To Media Affect Rights Of Accused And Victims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that selective disclosures to the media during investigation of crime affect the rights of the accused and the rights of victims.The bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud observed thus while cancelling anticipatory bail granted to in-laws of a deceased woman in a dowry death case. The Court has also directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to...
Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Ekta Kapoor On FIR Against Her Over Alleged Objectionable Content In Web-series XXX Season 2
Supreme Court on Thursday granted protection fro arrest to film/TV producer Ekta Kapoor In relation to an FIR registered by Anapurna Police regarding the transmission of an episode in web series (XXX Uncensored) on Zee 5 which is being promoted by ALT Balaji, a concern owned by her and her mother.The Bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde was hearing a petition filed by Kapoor against the...
Law Graduate's Application For Enrolment Pending With Bar Council Of Gujarat For Over A Year: High Court Issues Notice
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a petition filed by a law graduate, whose application for enrolment with the Bar Council of Gujarat has been kept pending for over a year, thereby depriving her from the opportunity of appearing in the All India Bar Examination. A Single Bench of Justice SH Vora has issued notices to the Bar Council of India and the Bar Council of...
Can Centre Give A Commitment To Not Implement Farm Laws To Facilitate Discussions? Supreme Court Asks Attorney General
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Attorney General for India if the Union Government can give a commitment that the contentious farm laws will not be implemented while the court is hearing the petitions seeking removal of farmers protests."Can the Union say no executive action will be taken under the laws in order to facilitate the negotiations", CJ SA Bobde asked AG KK Venugopal.The...
Supreme Court Dismisses Republic TV's Plea To Quash FIR For Allegedly Trying To Cause Disaffection Among Police Personal As Withdrawn
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by ARG Outlier Media Ltd (which runs Republic TV channels) against a FIR registered by the Mumbai police against its editors & reporters for allegedly trying to cause "disaffection" among members of the police personnel. A Bench headed by CJI SA Bobde asked the Petitioners to approach the Bombay High Court as...
