'Implementation Of Places of Worship Act Could've Prevented Sambhal Incident': Muslim League Seeks Intervention In Supreme Court

The Indian Union Muslim League (represented by its General Secretary and Kerala MLA PK Kunhalikutty) and Lok Sabha MP ET Muhammed Basheer (Secretary of IUML) have filed an intervention application before the Supreme Court in the pleas challenging validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.The application states that the 1991 Act seeks to protect secularism and religious freedoms of all faiths...

6.42% Conviction Rate In Cases Filed By ED Since 2019 : Union Government Tells Parliament

The Union Government has informed the Parliament that out of 911 prosecution complaints filed in cases registered by the Enforcement Directorate (“ED”) for offence of Money Laundering during the last five years between 01.01.2019 to 31.10.2024, trials were completed in 654 cases and it was able to secure a conviction in 42 cases. i.e., 6.42% conviction rate. The Union Minister of State...

POSH Act | Inquiry Report Copy Must Be Given To Complainant; Supreme Court Imposes Penalty On BSF

The Supreme Court recently imposed a penalty of Rs. 25,000 on the Border Security Force (BSF) for failure to provide a copy of the inquiry report to a complainant who initiated proceedings against an officer under the the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act (POSH Act), 2013.The bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin...

'Pooja Is For Deity, How Can It Be Stopped For Public Convenience?' : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Guruvayoor Temple Dewaswom

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 11) issued notice in a plea challenging the decision of the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple administration not to conduct 'Udayasthamana Pooja' on Vrishchikam Ekadasi day, citing public convenience. This decision was earlier upheld by the Kerala High Court in its judgment dated December 7, 2024.The Court questioned whether the pooja can be stopped on...

'Places Of Worship Act Necessary To Preserve Nation's Secular Character' : RJD MP Manoj Jha Files Intervention In Supreme Court

Manoj Kumar Jha, Member of Rajya Sabha belonging to RJD, has filed an intervention before the Supreme Court in the pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act 1991.The application, filed through Advocate-on-Record Fauzia Shakil, states that the 1991 Act is not in contravention of any of the fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution and in fact promotes the basic...

'Contempt Power Can't Be Used To Execute Orders' : Supreme Court Explains Scope Of Contempt Jurisdiction

The judgment added that a "theoretical implementation" would not amount to compliance.

[LIVE NOW] Justice Gautam Patel To Deliver 5th Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture On 'AI, Trademarks, And Copyright: Emerging Issues'

LiveLaw is organising the 5th Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture 2024.The lecture will be delivered by Justice Gautam Patel (Former Judge, Bombay High Court)Topic: 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trademark and Copy Right - Emerging Issues' The details of the event are as follows: Date: 11th December, 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 6 PM (IST) Watch LIVE at LiveLaw's youtube channel. For inquiries,...

Delhi Excise Policy Case : Supreme Court Deletes Bail Condition Requiring Manish Sisodia To Appear Before CBI & ED Twice A Week

In a relief to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court today deleted the bail condition imposed on him in the Delhi Excise Policy case requiring appearance before the Investigating Officers of the ED & CBI twice a week.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order, clarifying that Sisodia shall regularly attend the trial. "We do not find the said...

What Irreversible Harm If Road Widened For Medical Institute? Supreme Court Asks In Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Matter

The Supreme Court yesterday (December 10) heard contempt cases against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in the Delhi Ridge Forest area matter, which pertains to the felling of trees in the forest area in violation of the TN Godavarman case (matter 1) and the rampant felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest area in violation of the M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors (matter 2)....

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Filed By Transwoman Alleging Discrimination In Employment Due To Gender Identity

The Supreme Court today (December 10) reserved judgment on a plea filed by a transwoman teacher whose appointment was allegedly terminated in two different schools in both Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh upon the revelation of her gender identity.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan was hearing the matter in which the Court had issued notice on January 2. The Court has asked the parties...

Supreme Court Directs All States/UTs To Furnish Data On Vacancies In Prison Staff Posts

The Supreme Court today called on States/Union Territories in the country to furnish cadre-wise information on the strength of officers and staff meant to take care of exigencies in jails. Further, the Court sought information on the number of vacancies (in jail posts) and whether any steps have been taken, or are underway, to fill-up those vacancies.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and...

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls

The Supreme Court today (December 10) reserved its judgment on the pan-India implementation of the Union's national policy 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls' in Government and Government-aided schools for adolescent girl children from Classes 6-12.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan on November 12 had directed the Union Government through Additional Solicitor...