Freedom Of Speech & Expression Includes Freedom Of Being Critical Of Public Administration Or Authority: Tripura High Court [Read Order]

The Tripura High Court recently observed that the right of freedom of speech and expression would include the freedom of being critical of the public administration or authority.The Bench of Chief Justice Akil Kureshi further observed that "any inroad into such freedom howsoever stealthily made, constitutional court will step in".Matter before the CourtThe petition was filed by a woman...

[Chhatth Pooja] Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Requesting Permission Of Rituals On Rabindra Sarovar

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a plea by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) requesting permission for performing Chhath Puja at Rabindra Sarobar.A bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, Navin Chawla & Krishna Murari heard the plea which challenged the National Green Tribunal's order rejecting permission on September 17, thereby upholding its previous order...

'No Longer Any Difference Between Physical And Virtual Courts; Get Used To It' : Justice Khanwilkar

"There is no longer any difference between physical and virtual hearings; get used to this", said Justice AM Khanwilkar while adjourning the appeal against the Bombay High Court's order upholding the conviction of gangster Arun Gawli in the murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsednakar and the life imprisonment awarded to him by the Special MCOCA Court. The comment was rendered by...

Delay In Delivery Of Reasoned Judgments Violates Fundamental Right To Life: Supreme Court Issues 'Reminder' To HCs [Read Judgment]

"Judicial discipline requires promptness in delivery of judgments."

Supreme Court Refuses To Extend Security For Judge Who Delivered Babri Demolition Case Verdict

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend security to former CBI judge Surendra Kumar Yadav, who had delivered the acquittal verdict in the criminal case against 32 persons for conspiracy behind the demolition of Babri Masjid. "Having perused the letter dated September 30, we do not consider it necessary to continue (the) security", observed a bench headed by Justice R F Nariman rejecting...

Post Made Against Amit Shah Prior To Joining Service: Allahabad HC Deprecates Post's Reference In Inquiry Order & Annuls Officer's Transfer [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court recently quashed an order of transfer of a Government Officer against whom an inquiry was instituted in which there was a reference of the Facebook page post (related to Mr. Amit Shah, the then Adhyaksh, Bhartiya Janta Party) which the officer made on 15.07.2015 much before the joining as Designated Officer on 15.09.2015.The Bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra quashed...

Vijay Mallya Extradition : Supreme Court Asks Centre To File Status Report In 6 Weeks

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Union Government to file a status report in six weeks on the progress of extradition process pending in the United Kingdom with respect to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya .A bench of Justices Lalit & Ashok Bhushan further adjourned sentence hearing on contempt case against Mallya to the third week of January 2021.On August 31, the Supreme Court...

Delhi Court Directs Google & Facebook To Block Alleged Defamatory Videos Posted Against Modicare Limited [Read Order]

The Patiala House Courts on Tuesday (27th October) directed the search engine giant Google and social media site Facebook to block the alleged defamatory videos posted against Modicare Limited, a direct selling company.The order was passed by Senior Civil Judge cum Rent Controller Vikrant Vaid, who granted this relief to Modicare and restrained Ramila Rana [a former consultant for the...

[Breaking] 'CJI Seized Of The Matter': Attorney General Declines Consent For Criminal Contempt Against Andhra CM For Allegations Against Justice Ramana

The Attorney General for India, K K Venugopal, has declined consent to initiate criminal contempt against the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and his advisor, Ajeya Kellam IAS for making public allegations against Justice N V Ramana, judge of the Supreme Court.The AG opined that the conduct of the Andhra CM and his advisor was "prima facie contumacious" but as the...

No Illegality In Establishing 'Offender Centric' Courts For Trial Of MPs/MLAs: Amicus Curiae Tells Supreme Court [Read Report]

Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, Amicus Curiae in the matter concerning expeditious disposal of criminal cases pending against former/sitting legislators, has told the Supreme Court that there is no illegality in designating special Courts for trial of such MPs/MLAs. "In the present case, this Hon'ble Court has directed expeditious trial of criminal cases against MPs/ MLAs by...

[Breaking] Supreme Court Stays Election Commission's Order Removing Ex-CM Kamal Nath As 'Star Campaigner'; Asks 'Who Gives You Power To Delist A Candidate?'

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the order passed by the Election Commission of India delisting Ex Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as a "Star Campaigner" from the Madhya Pradesh By-Election.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun told the Election Commission that the Court will stay the order and will examine if the poll panel has the power to issue...

[Breaking] Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Election For Non-Appearance

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed challenging the election of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad constituency in Kerala in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections for default.A bench headed by the Cheif Justice of India dismissed the petition filed by solar-scam accused Saritha S Nair for default due to non-appearance. When the petition was first called out, there was no...