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Supreme Court Upholds Quashing Of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Professor Who Couldn't Join Duty Due To COVID
The Supreme Court recently upheld the Kerala High Court's decision quashing the termination of an Assistant Professor who was unable to resume his duties after Leave Without Allowance (LWA) due to COVID-19 pandemic. A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Pankaj Mithal noted that the relevant disciplinary provision - Rule 15(2)(a) of the Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control...
'Bihar Has 85% OBC Population' : RJD Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Striking Down Law On 65% Reservation
The Supreme Court today (September 6) issued notice on the petition by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) challenging the striking down of the Bihar Amendment Laws on reservation which increased the reservation percentage for OBCs/ST/SCs to 65%The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Patna High Court's order which had set aside the Bihar Amendment Laws...
Supreme Court Stays HC Order Which Set Aside Discharge Of TN Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran & Thangam Thenarasu In DA Case
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 6) stayed the order of the Madras High Court which set aside the discharge of Tamil Nadu Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran,Thangam Thenarasu and their spouses in disproportionate assets cases.A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra passed the interim order while issuing notice on their special leave petitions.Senior Advocates...
Supreme Court Orders Release Of Ex-Bhushan Steel MD Neeraj Singal In PMLA Case, Says ED Violated Law On Arrest
The Supreme Court today ordered the release of former Managing Director of Bhushan Steel Limited-Neeraj Singal in a money laundering case. The order was passed citing Singal's long incarceration of about 16 months and the unlikelihood of completion of trial in a short span.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar was hearing Singal's challenge to his arrest and dismissal of bail by...
Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-RG Kar Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh's Plea Against HC Order For CBI Probe Into Irregularities
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 6) dismissed the petition filed by ex-RG Kar Medical College Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh challenging the Calcutta High Court's order transferring to the CBI the investigation of alleged financial irregularities by him.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra orally observed that an accused does...
'Why Host Scurillous Interview Against Judiciary, Women IPS Officers?' : Supreme Court Asks Felix Jerald, Stays Bail Condition To Close YouTube Channel
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 6) stayed the condition imposed by the Madras High Court that YouTuber Felix Jerald should shut down his YouTube channel “RedPix 24x7” for getting bail in the criminal case over alleged scandalous remarks in the interview of 'Savukku' Shankar uploaded on the channel.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and...
Supreme Court Directs HP High Court Collegium To Reconsider Elevation Of 2 District Judges, Says HC CJ Wrong In Taking Individual Decision
The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition filed by two senior district judges from Himachal Pradesh contending that the Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium ignored their merit and seniority while recommending names for elevation to the High Court.The Court on Friday (September 6) directed the collegium of Himachal Pradesh High Court to reconsider the names of District Judges Chirag Bhanu...
IBC | 'Auction-Purchaser Entitled To Benefit Of COVID Limitation Extension' : Supreme Court Refuses To Cancel Sale Over Delayed Deposit
The Supreme Court recently refused to cancel an e-auction despite the Auction Purchaser making a glaring default in making a deposit of the balance sale consideration on grounds that the subject matter of the auction has been utilised and the appellant failed to approach the court on time.A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah noted: "Much water has flown under the bridge by...
Kerala Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Actor-MLA Mukesh And Actor Edavela Babu In Rape Case
A Kerala Court granted anticipatory bail to film actor and MLA Mukesh and Actor and former AMMA General Secretary Edavela Babu in the rape cases alleged against them. The bail application was allowed by Ernakulam Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese. The actors have approached the Court by filing separate anticipatory bail applications over allegations of rape made against them after the...
Plea In Supreme Court To Allow Public Inspection Of General Power Of Attorneys In Property Transactions
The Union Government on September 2 told the Supreme Court that it will explore if a legislative intervention is required to address the issues raised in a petition seeking public inspection of General Power of Attorney (GPA) issued in property transactions. The bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a petitioner-in-person...
Supreme Court Holds Landowners Liable Along With Builder For Deficiencies In Flat Constructions
The Supreme Court recently held that a revocation of power of attorney executed between landowners and builder for developing their land would not absolve the landowners from being jointly and severally liable along with the builder in a consumer case for deficiency of service. The Court observed that the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between the builder and the landowners remained operative...
'Don't Say Grant Of Bail Will Demoralise HC' : Supreme Court To CBI While Reserving Judgment On Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 5) reserved judgment on the petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and seeking bail in the case registered by the CBI over the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter the whole day.Kejriwal's petition before the Supreme Court challenged the Delhi High...