Courts Must Order Psychological Assessment Of Child Only If Necessary; Minimum Intrusion Should Be Norm: Supreme Court

The Court reiterated that children who suffered sexual abuse should not be exposed to processes that may cause secondary victimisation.

'Brazen Violation Of Article 21': MP Court Directs FIR Against 4 Cops For Allegedly Trespassing Complainant's Home, Assaulting Women & Minor

A Magistrate Court in Datia, Madhya Pradesh has directed registration of an FIR against four police officers for allegedly trespassing into a residence and assaulting family members–including a woman and a minor child, observing that their actions bore no rational or reasonable nexus with the discharge of official duties and were rather a brazen violation of law.The order was passed by...

'My Son Appeared For Govt In Connected Matter' : Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez Plea In ED Case

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Supreme Court on Thursday recused from hearing actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea challenging a Delhi court order framing charges against her in the ₹200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.A Bench comprising Justice PK Mishra and Justice AS Chandurkar was hearing the matter when Solicitor General Tushar Mehta...

Supreme Court To Hear Congress's Meenakshi Natarajan Plea Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Candidature Tomorrow, Questions Maintainability

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list tomorrow the writ petition filed by Congress member Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha candidature from Madhya Pradesh.A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice AS Chandurkar agreed to list the matter after an oral request by Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi for an urgent hearing.Singhvi pressed...

'Homemakers Are Nation Builders' : Supreme Court Quantifies Homemaker Contribution As Rs 30K Per Month In Motor Accident Claims

The Court recognized 'loss of domestic care' as an additional ground for compensation in motor accident claims.

Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens Rarely A Ground To Deny Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226(1): Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens would not ordinarily apply when a litigant invokes the jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226(1) of the Constitution, which allows writ petitions to be filed against authorities located within the territorial jurisdiction of that High Court.The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court that otherwise...

Strengthen ADR Framework To Realise Aspirations Of India-UK FTA, Ensure Level Playing Field For All Entities: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Friday stressed the need to strengthen the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework to realise the aspirations of the India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that trade agreements alone cannot sustain commercial partnerships without a robust dispute resolution architecture.Speaking at the 4th Edition of the International...

Congress Member Meenakshi Natarajan Moves Supreme Court Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Candidature

Meenakshi Natarajan of the Indian National Congress has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the rejection of her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.The matter is likely to be mentioned today morning for urgent listing.Reportedly, Natarajan's application was rejected by Returning Officer Arvind Sharma, following allegations that she had "hidden" details of a...

Is 3rd Judge Hearing Criminal Appeal After Split Verdict Bound By Views Of Previous Bench? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

The Court expressed reservations regarding a 1999 judgment which held that the 3rd judge can independently examine the matter.

Supreme Court Sets Aside MP HC Direction To Trial Courts To Examine Sanctioning Authority Before Framing Charges In Corruption Cases

The Court held that criminal courts cannot introduce a new stage in trial procedure by requiring sanctioning authorities to be examined before charges are framed.

'Left Free To Live As Spouses' : Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Convict & Victim Marry

The Supreme Court recently set aside a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, after the accused and the victim arrived at a settlement by marrying each other and after the accused offered her compensation.A bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul S Chandurkar set aside the conviction invoking its special powers under Article 142 of...

'SARFAESI Timeline Mandatory' : Supreme Court Cancels Auction Sale After 16 Yrs Over 5-Day Delay In Payment Of Balance

The Court held that the time period to deposit balance amount as per Rul 9(4) of Security Interest Rules is mandatory.