RTI Act Applies To Cochin International Airport Ltd : Supreme Court Upholds Kerala High Court Order

The Supreme Court today upheld the Kerala High Court order which held that the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is a 'public authority' coming within the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi (for CIAL). It was of the view that the impugned order furthered transparency...

Aravalli Hills : Supreme Court Seeks Expert Panel To Determine Scope Of Permissible Activity, Maintains Halt On Mining

The Supreme Court today said it will first seek the opinion of experts on whether mining can be permitted in the Aravalli region and, if so, to what extent, while continuing the status quo on all licensed mining activities for the time being.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing the suo motu case initiated over concerns...

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Union, ECI On PIL To Curb Unregulated Election Expenditure By Political Parties

The plea claims that unregulated party expenditure has led to an increased tendency of election campaigns being focused on a single leader.

Supreme Court Expresses Reservations About 3-Year Practice Rule To Join Judicial Service, Says Women Affected

The Supreme Court on Thursday orally expressed certain reservations about the 3-year practice condition to join the judicial service at entry level posts, particularly highlighting the impact on women aspirants.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice AG Masih was hearing the review petitions filed against last year's judgment which restored...

Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions To Expand And Reform Open Prisons

The Supreme Court today issued comprehensive directions to ensure the effective utilisation and expansion of Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) across the country, holding that they must function as meaningful institutions of reform and rehabilitation.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that the directions are issued to ensure that the constitutional...

'Potential To Disturb Communal Harmony': Kerala High Court Stays Release Of 'The Kerala Story 2', Asks CBFC To Re-Examine

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (February 26) stayed release of the movie Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, following pleas challenging its censor certification. The film was slated to hit the theatres tomorrow.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas in his order said, "...the very content in the teaser itself, which is conceded to be part of the movie, has the prima facie potential to distort the...

Supreme Court Asks Isha Foundation To Explore Settlement In Coimbatore Crematorium Land Dispute

The Supreme Court today asked the Isha Foundation to explore the possibility of amicably settling a land dispute in relation to the Foundation's Kayantha Sthanam (Crematorium) created on the outskirts of Coimbatore.The bench CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi, Vipul Pancholi was hearing a plea filed by a resident of Coimbatore who is aggrieved by the creation of a crematorium next to...

'Thankful To Media Friends' : CJI Lauds Media For Highlighting NCERT Textbook Issue

During the hearing of the suo motu case over an NCERT book's chapter on judicial corruption, CJI Surya Kant today appreciated media organizations for bringing the issue to the limelight.The CJI said that if it were not for timely reporting on the matter, the damage to judiciary's reputation could have been completely irreversible.A bench of CJI Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul...

What Mess We Have Created By Tribunalisation, Tribunals A Liabiliy : CJI Surya Kant

Some Technical members are outsourcing the writing of judgments, CJI said.

Rajasthan Bar Council Polls: Election Committee Terms BCI Show-Cause Notice For Supervision By Advocate General As 'Interference'

The High Powered Election Committee (Committee) supervising election process of the Bar Council of Rajasthan (BCR) has termed the show-cause notice issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to BCR's Acting Secretary over appointment of the Advocate General to oversee affairs of the state bar body as "interference".In doing so the Committee has said that BCI's show cause notice is "invalid"...

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre, States On PIL Seeking Measures To Curb False Cases

The petitioner seeks measures such as the installation of boards in police stations informing the public about the punishment for filing false cases.

Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum Hosts Literary Evening On “Tripping Down The Ganga”

The Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum on Wednesday organised a literary event featuring a discussion on the book “Tripping Down the Ganga- A Son's Exploration Of Faith” authored by awyer turned writer Siddharth Kapila.The event was held at Bar room 18 in the Delhi High Court premises. The evening was attended by members of the judiciary, bar and literary community. Chief Justice...