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Marriage Equality Case : Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Review Petitions In Supreme Court
In the latest development, today (on July 10), the hearing of petitions seeking review of the verdict refusing to recognize same-sex marriages was postponed as Justice Sanjiv Khanna, a member of a newly constituted bench, recused himself from the matter. A chamber hearing was scheduled for the consideration of these review petitions. It may be recalled that a new bench was constituted...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea By Bajaj Auto To Raise Cap On Auto Rickshaws In Delhi
The Supreme Court today dismissed plea filed by Bajaj Auto seeking a raise in the upper limit on number of auto-rickshaws allowed in Delhi.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that the cap was imposed for the protection of environment, and a wrong signal would be sent if the court entertains such a plea by an auto manufacturer interested in increasing...
Challenge To Preamble Amendment: 'Secularism' Held To Be Basic Structure Of Constitution In Many Judgments, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (on July 10) adjourned a Public Interest Litigation filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy to delete the words "Socialist" & "Secular" from the Preamble to the Constitution of India to August. While doing so, Justice Sanjiv Khanna also said that so far as the word “Secular” was concerned, there are a number of judgments of this Court...
'Assembly Elections Around The Corner': Uddhav Sena Seeks Early Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Shinde Sena
Mentioning Uddhav Sena's challenge to the Maharashtra assembly speaker's refusal to disqualify members belonging to the Eknath Shinde-led group, Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi urged the Supreme Court today to advance the hearing of the case, as Maharashtra Assembly elections are round the corner.The matter was mentioned before a bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB...
'Very Important Issue': Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea To Curb Child Marriages
While reserving judgment on an NGO's plea seeking due implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, the Supreme Court today remarked that programmes and lectures aimed at creating awareness do not really bring about a change on the ground-level."Registration of FIR is one aspect. But at the social level, what can be done?" Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked the Union of...
Delhi Police Harassing & Took Bank Details, Petitioner In Contempt Case Against DDA Tells Supreme Court
The petitioner who filed a contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge Forest Area has filed an application in the Supreme Court raising allegations of harassment by the Delhi police.The petitioner, Bindu Kapurea has complained about the police's actions, claiming that they have been subjected to undue scrutiny and...
Aggrieved By Judges' 'Insulting' Behaviour With Lawyers, Allahabad HC Bar Association To Abstain From Work Today
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has resolved to abstain from work today (Wednesday, July 10), citing its dissatisfaction with the High Court Administration to address a range of pressing issues affecting the advocates, specifically the conduct of certain judges towards bar members. A decision in this regard was taken in an emergent meeting of the governing council of...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Karnataka SIT's Plea Challenging Anticipatory Bail Granted To Bhavani Revanna In Kidnapping Case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 10) issued notice on the petition filed by the Karnataka Special Investigation Team challenging the High Court's order granting anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of Prajwal Revanna, in a case for the alleged kidnapping of a woman.Prajwal Revanna, a leader of the Janata Dal (United), is facing cases for alleged sexual offences committed...
Divorced Muslim Woman Can Seek Maintenance From Husband Under S.125 CrPC In Addition To Remedy Under 1986 Act : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (July 10) held that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to file a petition for maintenance against her ex-husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that this right of a Muslim woman is in addition to the right under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986.The Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George...
West Bengal's Suit Against Union Govt Challenging Suo Motu Registration Of Cases In The State By CBI Maintainable: Supreme Court
In a crucial development, the Supreme Court today (July 10) held that the State of West Bengal's suit against the Union over the registration of cases by the CBI despite revocation of its general consent is maintainable. Rejecting the preliminary objections raised by the Union, the bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, held that the plaint of the State of West...
Bengaluru Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Ex-MLC Suraj Revanna Booked For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting A Man
A city court in Bengaluru on Tuesday rejected the bail application filed by Janata Dal (S) MLC Suraj Revanna who was arrested in connection with a case of alleged sexual abuse of a man and charged under sections Sections 377 (unnatural offences), 342 (illegal detention), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.The 42nd Additional Chief...
'People Don't Purchase High-End Luxurious Cars To Suffer Discomfort' : Supreme Court Holds Mercedes Benz Liable For Faults In Vehicles
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld orders of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) granting relief to two companies who had purchased cars from luxury car company Mercedes-Benz for the use of their directors.A bench of Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Pankaj Mithal was dealing with appeals arising out of a case of a car developing heating issues and another case of...