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Grossest Violation Of Article 21: Supreme Court Pulls Up State of Haryana For Handcuffing & Chaining An Accused To Bed In ICU
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 21) pulled up the State of Haryana over an accused in a cheating case being handcuffed and chained to the bed while he was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of PGIMS, Rohtak.“What is your explanation for this? There is the grossest violation of Article 21. Affidavit records that he was handcuffed while he was admitted to the ICU. How do you...
State Must Answer Why There Is No Sincere Effort To Pay Dues Of Tea Garden Workers: Supreme Court Summons Assam Chief Secretary
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 21) ordered the Chief Secretary of Assam to appear before the Court on November 14, 2024, to provide an explanation for the lack of sincere effort in settling the long-pending dues of the workmen employed in the state's tea gardens.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih expressed concern over the unpaid dues of tea estate workers in...
Supreme Court Issues Notice In PIL Seeking Virtual Hearings In Family Courts
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 21) issued notice in PIL seeking hybrid hearings in Family Courts to ease the litigation process for the parties and their family members. The petition was heard by CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Mishra. The petition is filed by Advocate Kishan Chan Jain. The PIL highlights that there are 11 lakh pending cases in family courts...
Coaching Centres Should Be A Safe Place, Can Have Tie-Ups With Nearby Hospitals : Supreme Court Mulls Need For Detailed Guidelines
While hearing the suo motu case arising out of the tragic flooding incident at Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, in which 3 students lost their lives, the Supreme Court today called for an examination of the need for comprehensive guidelines/policy to ensure safe working of coaching centres."Learned Union/state counsels may also give their inputs to the learned Amicus, who shall meanwhile examine...
UP Madarsa Education Act | 'Law Regulating Institution Of A Community Not Per Se Against Secularism', Says Supreme Court During Hearing
The Supreme Court today (October 21), while hearing the challenge to the striking down of the 'Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004'. orally observed that laws regulating the educational institutions of a religious community cannot by that fact alone be considered a violation of secularism.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandracuhd, Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj...
'Will Take ED Officers To Task' : Supreme Court Frowns Upon ED's Overnight Questioning; Terms It 'Unpardonable'
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 21) questioned the manner in which retired IAS Officer Anil Tuteja was interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor scam case in Chhattisgarh.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing petition filed by Tuteja challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court's refusal to quash corruption and money...
Active Member Of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, Shot Bullets At Gallery Often Used By Salman Khan: Mumbai Court Denies Bail
A Mumbai Sessions Court last week while denying bail to Vicky Gupta, one of the accused, arrested in the 'firing' case outside the residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, said that the accused shot the bullets at the first floor of his lavished house in Bandra, where he often spends time every morning.Special Judge BD Shelke took into account the statements of Salman Khan, who has told...
Supreme Court Extends Interim Protection To YSRCP Leaders In Cases Over Alleged Attack Of TDP Office & Naidu's Residence Till December 17
The Supreme Court today (October 21) extended interim protection to YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Vijayawada East coordinator Devineni Avinash till December 17.Special Leave Petitions were filed by Avinash and others after the Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected his anticipatory bail for allegedly ransacking the NTR Bhavan, the central office of ruling Telugu Desam Party, at Mangalagiri during...
Supreme Court Stays Results Declaration Of Half-Yearly Board Exams Of Classes 8-10 In Karnataka
The Supreme Court today (October 21) directed the State of Karnataka to file a counter-affidavit clarifying whether they have rescinded the notification for conducting a half-yearly public examination for Class 10th in 24 districts out of the 31 districts. The Court stayed the results declaration across the State for half-yearly public exams for Classes 8, 9 and 10th, if any were conducted....
'Deprives Right To Choose NOTA' : RP Act Provision Allowing Election Of Uncontested Candidate Challenged In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation challenging Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act ("RP Act"), which provides for direct election of candidates in uncontested elections ie without conduct of a poll.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, upon hearing Senior Advocate Arvind Datar, who appeared and argued on behalf...
Calcutta High Court Becomes India's Third HC With Specialised Division To Hear Intellectual Property Cases
The Calcutta High Court has become only the third court in India to house a dedicated bench of judges for hearing Intellectual Property (IP) matters. Other High Courts that have a dedicated roster for IP matters include Madras High Court and Delhi High Court.While the draft IP rules had been notified by the High Court in 2023, after much deliberation and discussion among stakeholders, the...