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Supreme Court Grants Bail To Kejriwal's PA Bibhav Kumar In Swati Maliwal Assault Case
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 2) granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Personal Assistant Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that there are more than 51 witnesses proposed to be examined by the prosecution, and hence, the conclusion of the trial will take some time. Also, the petitioner has been...
RG Kar Protests| Supreme Court Dismisses West Bengal Govt's Challenge To HC Ordering Release Of Student Leader
The Supreme Court today (September 2) dismissed the challenge by the State of West Bengal against the bail granted to student leader Sayan Lahiri in relation to the protests over RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder. The bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing West Bengal's challenge against the Calcutta High Court order directing the release of Sayan Lahiri the alleged...
Delhi Liquor Policy : Supreme Court Grants Bail To Vijay Nair After 23 Months Custody In Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court today (September 2) granted bail to Vijay Nair, the former communications-in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in the money laundering case related to the national capital's excise policy. Nair has been in custody for approximately 23 months.A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti The court stated that the principle of "bail as the rule and jail as...
'Can't Demolish House Just Because Somebody Is An Accused' : Supreme Court To Frame Pan-India Guidelines On 'Bulldozer Actions'
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 2) expressed the intention to lay down pan-India guidelines to address the concerns that authorities in several States are resorting to the demolition of houses of persons accused of crimes as a punitive action.A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, hearing a batch of petitions challenging the "bulldozer actions" in various States,...
Delhi Court Criticizes ED For “Arbitrary” Arrest, Asks ED Director If There Is Any SOP To Regulate & Monitor Arrests
While hearing a bail application under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, a Delhi Court has deprecated the 'arbitrary' approach of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in arresting an individual.Noting that the investigation cannot be conducted on 'subjective interpretation' of the Investigation Officer, Judge Dheeraj Mor stated that “The hallmark of investigation is its...
Shambhu Border Blockade | Supreme Court Forms Committee To Negotiate With Protesting Farmers, Says Issue Shouldn't Be Politicised
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 2) ordered the constitution of a High-Powered Committee to hold negotiations with the farmers who are protesting at the Shambhu border between the States of Punjab and Haryana.The committee will be headed by Justice Nawab Singh, Former Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order in...
Supreme Court Dismisses Kerala District Judges' Plea Against HC Collegium Not Considering Their Elevation To HC
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 2) refused to entertain a writ petition filed by two District Judges from Kerala against the Kerala High Court collegium not considering their names for elevation as judges of the High Court.A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti expressed displeasure at the petition filed by District Judges PP Saidalavi and KT Nizar Ahamad."What kind...
Law Isn't Just A Profession But A Service To Society; Be Compassionate & Empathetic In Your Dealings: Chhattisgarh HC CJ To Law Students
While addressing law students across the state on August 31, 2024, Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha said that law students should never forget that law is not just a profession but a service to society, and they should always strive to uphold justice, equality, and fairness. He also added that law students should be compassionate, empathetic, and honest in their...
S. 50 NDPS Act Applies Only To Personal Searches And Not To Searches Of Bags Carried By The Person: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, which outlines the procedure for conducting search of a person, applies only to personal searches and not to searches of bags carried by the person being searched.“the exposition of law on the question regarding the requirement of compliance with Section 50 of the NDPS Act is no more...
CJI DY Chandrachud Stresses Need For Open Communication Between Judicial Officers & High Court Judges
The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud while speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 2 day long National Conference of the District Judiciary, addressed the issue of bridging communication gaps between the district judiciary and the High Courts.The CJI opined that the existence of such a 'perceived communication gap' was 'the product of colonial times and of...
SEBI Proposes Tripling Fees For Informal Guidance, Expanding Eligibility To Include More Market Entities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed amendments to the existing Informal Guidance (IG) Scheme, 2003. This scheme, originally introduced in June 2003 and amended in 2004 and 2023, allows registered entities to seek SEBI's guidance on specific transactions and interpretations of securities laws. The IG Scheme was introduced by SEBI to provide clarity to...