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Supreme Court Issues Directions To Protect 'Sacred Groves', Lauds Rajasthan's Piplantri Village Initiative To Plant 111 Trees For Every Girl Child Born
While pronouncing judgment on an application in the TN Godavarman case, the Supreme Court today lauded Rajasthan's Piplantri village for its initiative to plant 111 trees for every girl child born.A bench of Justices BR Gavai, SVN Bhatti and Sandeep Mehta, conveying its appreciation for the initiative, which was led by the village's "visionary" Sarpanch Shyam Sunder Paliwal, said,"This...
No Constitutional Court Can Direct Trial Courts To Write Bail Orders In A Particular Manner : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has expressed disapproval of the directions issued by the Rajasthan High Court that the Trial Courts should incorporate in a tabular chart the criminal antecedents of the accused while deciding bail applications. The Court observed that High Cours cannot direct the Trial Courts to write bail orders in a particular manner. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and...
Right To Protect Private Property Can't Be Brushed Away Merely Due To Delay & Laches: Supreme Court Condones 21-Year Delay In Land Acquisition Case
The Supreme Court recently observed that while delay in approaching the court is a significant factor, the right to property of an individual cannot be defeated solely on the ground of delay and laches.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra condoned of delay of 21 years by original landowners (respondents) in challenging land acquisition proceedings on the ground that...
Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives
On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority (ASLSA) to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,...
'A Synopsis Can't Run Into 128 Pages!' : Supreme Court Asks Registry To Ensure Synopsis Is Trimmed Down
The Supreme Court recently expressed surprise at a synopsis of a petition running into 128 pages. Since the petition was filed by a party-in-person, the Court said that the Registry should have advised the litigant to trim down the synopsis."The appellant, who has appeared in person, has filed a synopsis running into 128 pages, loaded with details much of which is not relevant for our...
Inappropriate For High Court To Seek Explanation From Judicial Officer By Judicial Order : Supreme Court
A higher court cannot seek an explanation from a judicial officer by a judicial order, stated the Supreme Court, while expugning the adverse remarks made by the Rajasthan High Court against a District & Sessions Judge.The explanation can be sought only on the administrative side, the Supreme Court stated. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing...
'Possibility Of Reformation Can't Be Ruled Out': Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Murder & Sexual Assault Of 4 Year Old
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, considering the possibility of reformation as per behavioural and mental assessment reports, converted the death penalty of a convict guilty of sexual assault and murder of a 4-year-old child, to an imprisonment sentence. The bench of Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar and KV Viswanathan was hearing a challenge to the Gujarat High Court's order confirming...
Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court today appeared before the Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna to put forth his stand regarding comments he made on December 8 at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, Live Law has learnt. Justice Yadav also did not hold the court today. Sources close to the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court told Live Law...
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Victim Protection Protocol For Victims Of Sex Trafficking
The Supreme Court today (December 17) reserved the judgment seeking comprehensive victim protection protocol for victims of sex trafficking, orally remarking that they will treat the matter "very seriously".A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan was hearing a miscellaneous application filed by the organisation Prajwala working in the areas of sex trafficking, in the main writ...
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Against Dismissal Of 2 Women Judicial Officers By Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Supreme Court today (December 17) reserved judgment in the case concerning the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate two lady judicial officers from service.In this case, six judicial officers were simultaneously terminated from service. On the direction of the Court, a full bench of the Madhya Pradesh Court agreed to reinstate 4 female judicial officers. Therefore, 2...
High Courts Guardians Of Fundamental Rights & Constitution, Must Not Mechanically Dismiss Writ Petitions Over Delays And Laches : Supreme Court
In the case where Rs.5 lakhs honorarium was awarded to an 83-yr old ex-constable who saved lives by killing a dacoit in 1986, the Supreme Court recently held that High Courts in the country should not mechanically dismiss writ petitions seeking enforcement of fundamental rights on the ground of 'delay and laches', without considering all relevant factors.For context, the petitioner in this...
Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (December 17) after a voting process. Reportedly, the Union Cabinet has accepted the recommendation of High Level Committee for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State...