BCI's Draft Rules Inadequate In Preventing Advocates' Strikes : Common Cause Tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (December 10) directed that suggestions on the Draft Rules submitted by the Bar Council of India in regard to preventing and prohibiting advocates' strikes could be made by the petitioner along with the amicus and Chairperson of the BCI. After a report is submitted within 4 weeks, the same will be finalised by the Court.A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and...

“Black Coat Syndrome” : On Human Rights Day, CJI Sanjiv Khanna Highlights Deep-Seated Fear Of Legal System In Marginalized Communities

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today (December 10) shed light on the pervasive “black coat syndrome” during the Human Rights Day 2024 celebrations organized by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The CJI described the syndrome as the fear and alienation experienced by marginalized communities in their interactions with the legal system, including both judges...

'Circular Relied Upon By DK Shivakumar Not Applicable', IT Dept Says In Tax Evasion Case; Supreme Court Calls For Formal Affidavit

In the plea filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar seeking dismissal of charges against him in a tax evasion case (and connected matters), the Supreme Court today called on the Income Tax Department to file a formal affidavit with regard to its claim that the circular(s) relied upon by Shivakumar is not applicable to the case.For context, the Congress leader relies on a...

Supreme Court Expresses Concerns At Several Temples In UP Coming Under Receivership Of Advocates, Seeks Report From Mathura District Court

Taking note of issues surrounding temple administration in Uttar Pradesh, and the "vested interest" of Advocates appointed as Receivers in keeping litigations around such issues pending, the Supreme Court recently called for a report from Principal District Judge, Mathura.The report sought from the District Judge shall specify the following:i. List of Temples in the District of Mathura in...

Kapil Sibal Seeks Impeachment Of Justice Shekhar Yadav Over VHP Speech

Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal today called for the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, for his controversial speech made at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday.In a press conference conducted, Sibal expressed: “Main chahunga ki some jo Satta- Paksh ke log hai woh hamare saath jurein, aur hum ikkatha ho...

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Supreme Court today urged the Union of India to resolve the issue at its end.The matter was before a bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, which posted it to January, 2025, in the light of Attorney General R Venkataramani's request for time...

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case Trial Likely To Be Over In One Month, Says Supreme Court

The trial in the case relating to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata is likely to be over within a month, observed the Supreme Court, after taking note of the latest status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The Court noted that the trial is being conducted on a day-to-day basis from Monday to Thursday at the Special...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Takes Note Of Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech, Seeks Details From Allahabad HC

The Supreme Court has taken note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, judge of the Allahabad High Court, at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday. The Court has sought details of the speech from the Allahabad High Court."The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar...

Supreme Court Dismisses Union's Plea Against Setting Aside Of Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Gurjinder Pal Singh's Compulsory Retirement

The Supreme Court today dismissed Union of India's challenge to the setting aside of an order of compulsory retirement against Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Gurjinder Pal Singh, who faced allegations of corruption, extortion and sedition.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti passed the order in Union's challenge to a Delhi High Court order, whereby the decision of the...

'Used Unpardonable Slurs Against Muslim Community' : CJAR Complains To CJI About Justice Shekhar Yadav's Speech At VHP Event

The Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) today (December 10) wrote to CJI Sanjiv Khanna urging for an 'in-house enquiry' for initiating appropriate action against the sitting Judge of Allahabad High Court, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the recent speech he gave at an event by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).The CJAR expressed that conduct of Justice Yadav by attending the...

Review Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Refusal To Reconsider Judgment On Doctors' Liability Under Consumer Protection Act

A review petition has been filed against the November 7 order of the Supreme Court refusing to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha, which held that medical professionals come within the ambit of the Consumer Protect Act, 1986 (as re-enacted in 2019). In the review petition, it has been stated that removing doctors from the Consumer Protection Act will...

Huge Pendency Of After-Notice Matters; Regular Matters Will Be Listed In January: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

The Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna today (December 10) said that regular matters will now be listed from January 2025 onwards considering the 'huge pendency in the after-notice matters'. During the morning session, a counsel mentioned an Insolvency matter and requested for constituting a larger bench to consider the questions of law involved. The CJI replied by saying that...