Can CBI & SFIO Hold Simultaneous Investigations Into Offences Arising Out Of Same FIR? Supreme Court To Consider

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the issue whether both Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Serious Fraud Investigating Officer (SFIO) can hold parallel investigations into offences arising out of the same FIR. The issue arose before the bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar which was hearing the challenge by CBI against the order of the Karnataka High Court...

NDPS Act | Should Sample Be Drawn On Spot Or In Magistrate's Presence As Per Sec. 52A? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

The Supreme Court recently concluded the two-day hearing on an appeal filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau against the May 18 order of the Delhi High Court, wherein the Court observed that the seized samples of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances under the Narcotics Drugs and Substance Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), should be forwarded to the laboratory within 72 hours. The High Court's...

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court

While directing restoration of the criminal proceedings against Kerala MLA Antony Raju in an evidence tampering case, the Supreme Court today held that the bar on taking of cognizance under Section 195(1)(b) CrPC was not attracted in the case, as the proceedings were initiated against Raju pursuant to a judicial order."the initiation of the present proceedings in the present case, was from...

Calcutta High Court Delivers Split Verdict On Bail Plea Of Ex-State Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, Four Others Accused In Cash-For-Jobs Scam

Justice Apurba Sinha Ray in his separate opinion, stated that Partha Chatterjee, along with accused Subiresh Bhattacharjee, Kalyanmoy Gangopadhyay, Ashok Saha and Shanti Prasad Sinha were 'masterminds' of the alleged scam, and were still powerful and could influence the case.

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice Krishnakumar As Manipur HC Chief Justice

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar, Judge, Madras High Court as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur consequent upon the superannuation of Justice Siddharth Mridul, the present Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, on 21.11.2024.The Supreme Court collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Krishnakumar on November 18....

After Supreme Court's Nudge, Himachal Pradesh Govt Notifies Child Care Leave Rules

The Supreme Court today disposed of an SLP seeking child-care leave for working mothers with specially-abled children in Government jobs in the State of Himachal Pradesh after the Court was informed that the State Government has notified child-care leave pursuant to the central scheme. The SLP has been filed by the petitioner, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of...

SCBA Arranges Computer Facilities For Members To Access Virtual Hearing

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) today (November 20) announced the facility of access to computers in the Supreme Court Complex Library for easing virtual hearings for SCBA members. In the circular, the SCBA stated that 16 computers were made available for the use by members for virtual hearings and the members were requested to the use the computer exclusively for the purpose...

Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Exclude Documentaries From Pre-Censorship

During the hearing of pleas filed against pre-censorship of films, the Supreme Court was yesterday informed that the petitioners' main grievances relate to regulation of documentaries and Centre's revisional power over the CBFC in matters of film certification.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard the matter.Advocate Gautam Narayan appeared and argued for the petitioner(s)....

Revenue Entries Don't Confer Title But Are Admissible As Evidence Of Possession: Supreme Court

Though revenue entries do not confer title, they are admissible as evidence of possession, observed the Supreme Court in a recent judgment."Revenue records are public documents maintained by government officials in the regular course of duties and carry a presumption of correctness under Section 35 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. While it is true that revenue entries do not by themselves...

'Serious Allegation' : Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Doctor Accused Of Illegal Kidney Transplants

The Supreme Court today (November 20) denied anticipatory bail to a doctor of the Fortis Hospital at Jaipur, who is accused of performing illegal kidney transplants in connection with an international racket.Stating that this is a serious matter which needs to be investigated in accordance with the law, a bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol dismissed the Special Leave Petition....

India's First 24x7 Online Court Opens In Kerala's Kollam

The 24*7 ON (Open and Networked) Court in Kollam is an initiative for lawyers to access digital services like file applications, seek adjournments, monitor cases, and track summons round the clock for speedy dispensation of justice. ON Courts will make things easier and more efficient for advocates and everyone involved in the legal fraternity. It will initially be launched to deal with...

Constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities In 6 Weeks If Absent: Supreme Court Directs States

The Supreme Court on November 12 directed State Governments to constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) within 6 weeks wherever they have not been formed.The above direction was made when the Court was hearing a civil appeal against an order of the National Green Tribunal which disapproved the grant of Environment Clearances in certain leases by the District...