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Juvenility Can't Be Declared Without Determining Date Of Birth : Supreme Court On SP Leader Abdullah Azam Khan's Plea
The Supreme Court yesterday (November 8) said that it needs to hear on merits whether the conviction of Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Abdullah Azam Khan, based on which he was disqualified as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, can be set aside on determination of juvenility. On September 26, 2023, the Court directed the District Judge, Rampur, to submit a report regarding...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Plea Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of Consent For Probe Against Dy CM DK Shivakumar
The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice on Central Bureau of Investigation's petition challenging Karnataka government's withdrawal of consent for probe against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, tagging the case with another petition assailing the withdrawal of consent, filed by BJP...
Supreme Court Directs Former MLA Girraj Singh Malinga To Surrender After Raj HC Cancelled Bail In A Post-Bail Assault Case
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered former BJP MLA Girraj Singh Malinga to surrender after the Rajasthan High Court on July 7 cancelled his bail in the assault case filed against him by the assistant engineer at JVVNL, Harshadhipati (“complainant”) in 2022. The Court has agreed to consider his bail plea on the grounds that he would surrender within 2 weeks. The Rajasthan High Court...
My Shoulders Are Broad Enough To Accept All Criticism: CJI DY Chandrachud In Farewell Speech
During his farewell speech at a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud highlighted his commitment to transparency, noting that several reforms were motivated by his belief that “sunlight is the best disinfectant.”He said that he had exposed his personal life to the public, even if it opened him up to scrutiny and criticism,...
Criteria To Determine Minority Status Of Educational Institution Under Article 30 : Supreme Court Explains In AMU Case
In the Aligarh Muslim University case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in the majority judgment, outlined key criteria for determining an educational institution's entitlement to minority rights protection under Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.The key points from the judgment are as follows :'Establish' and 'administer' must be read conjunctivelyBased on precedents, the...
'We Are Here Only As Pilgrims, Do Our Work & Leave': CJI DY Chandrachud Bids Farewell To Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud in his parting remarks before demitting the office on November 10, expressed gratitude for his journey so far in Judicial System. During the ceremonial bench proceedings held for his farewell on his last working day, the CJI said :"We are here as pilgrims, birds for short passage of time, do our work and leave....but the work which we do can leave a mark...
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Separate State For Tirupati
The Supreme Court today dismissed a public interest litigation filed by evangelist Dr KA Paul seeking CBI probe into the Tirupati Laddu controversy as well as declaration of Tirupati city as a separate state/Union Territory.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order after hearing Paul, who appeared and argued in person.To state briefly, the controversy arose out of a...
After Kejriwal, Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Another PMLA Accused For Contesting Elections; Clarifies Order Not To Be Treated As Precedent
After granting similar relief in Arvind Kejriwal's case, the Supreme Court today granted interim bail to one Subhash Prasad Yadav - accused in a money laundering case - for the purpose of contesting Jharkhand Assembly elections. The election being scheduled for November 13, Yadav has been directed to be released till November 14, on which date he shall surrender before jail authorities by 5...
Jharkhand Need Not Nominate Members To Committee Appointed By HC To Identify Illegal Migrants: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (November 8) issued notice to the Union of India returnable December 3 in a Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Jharkhand against order dated September 20, 2024, passed by the Jharkhand High Court, whereby the Court appointed a fact-finding committee comprising of officers of the Central Government for determining illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.A bench...
Show Materials Indicating Authenticity Of Audio Clips Against Manipur CM : Supreme Court To Kuki Organization
The Supreme Court on Friday (November 8) heard a petition filed by a Kuki organization seeking a court-monitored investigation into certain leaked audio clips which allegedly implicate Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for instigating ethnic violence in the State.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwal and Justice Manoj Misra asked the petitioner...
Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Clauses In Public-Private Contracts Invalid; Can't Compel Selection Of Arbitrators From PSU's Panels : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (November 8) ruled against clauses allowing Public Sector Undertakings to unilaterally appoint arbitrators to decide disputes with private contractors. The Constitution Bench held that while PSUs can maintain a panel of potential arbitrators, they cannot compel the other party to select its arbitrator from the panel.The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice...