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UPSC Aspirants' Deaths : Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Safety Compliances Of Delhi Coaching Centres
The Supreme Court today (on July 05) initiated a suo motu case to ascertain the safety compliances of coaching centres in Delhi in the wake of the recent tragedy where three aspirants died in a flooded basement at Rau's IAS coaching centre in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar. The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the Union Ministry of Urban Affairs as well as the...
Supreme Court Appoints Nikhil Goel As Amicus To Determine Why FSL Reports In NDPS Are Not Filed On Time
The Supreme Court bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Rajesh Bindal has appointed Senior Advocate Nikhil Goel as the amicus curiae to consider the larger canvas of why States are not able to submit Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report along with Challan for the alleged recovery of the drug within the stipulated time under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On West Bengal Govt Plea Against HC Judgement Quashing OBC Classification Of 77 Communities
The Supreme Court today (on August 05), issued notice in a petition filed by the State of West Bengal against the Calcutta High Court's judgment which quashed the classification of 77 communities as Other Backward Classes (OBC) given under the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 2012 and...
'We Have Taken Steps For Effective Implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act': UOI Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh recently heard a petition seeking directions to the Union Government, State Government, and Union Territories on the appointment, notification, and establishment of Protection Officers, Service Providers, and Shelter Homes under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA).It adjourned...
India Has Potential To Be International Arbitration Hub For Commercial Businesses: Justice Hima Kohli
While speaking at an event in the national capital on the developments in the arbitration landscape in the country, Supreme Court Justice Hima Kohli said that India has the potential to be the “preferred choice” for International Arbitration for “commercial businesses”, having a “progressive legislative framework, a pro-enforcement judiciary and robust institutional...
SEBI's Proposed Measures To Curb Speculative Trading In Index Derivatives
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently announced a series of proposed measures aimed at curbing speculative trading activities in the index derivatives segment. The SEBI's announcement arose from concerns about the exponential rise in trading volume within the futures and options (F&O) segment. Understanding Derivatives Derivatives are financial...
SEBI Introduces Quarterly Disclosure Requirements And New Committees For Stock Exchanges And Clearing Corporations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced amendments to the regulations governing stock exchanges and clearing corporations. The amended rules now require stock exchanges and clearing corporations to disclose their shareholding patterns on a quarterly basis on their respective websites following the same requirements and format specified in the Securities...
LG Can Nominate Members To Delhi Municipal Corporation Without Delhi Govt's Consent : Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court today held that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi has the power to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi without the aid and advice of the Delhi Government.The Court ruled that the power was a statutory power flowing from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and hence the Governor need not act as per the aid and advice...
Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (29 July-04 August, 2024)
Live Law has got you covered with all the latest updates of this last week. This digest aims to inform you about the latest judgments, orders, and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Supreme Court during the past week, providing a succinct overview. Orders/ Judgments Supreme Court Refuses To Stay HC Judgment Nullifying Bihar's 65% Quota Law At Present Stage, Agrees...
Unfortunate That Some Governors Are Playing A Role Where They Should Not : Justice BV Nagarathna
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna expressed concerns over the actions and inactions of the Governors of some states, saying that they are not acting as per the role envisaged by the Constitution."In today's times unfortunately some of the Governors in India are playing a role where they ought not to and are inactive where they ought to be," Justice Nagarathna said in an address...
Our Progress In Social & Economic Justice Only Because Of Constitution & Dr.Ambedkar's Vision : Justice BR Gavai
Justice BR Gavai on Saturday credited the Constitution of India and Dr. BR Ambedkar's vision for enabling individuals from humble backgrounds, including himself, to reach significant positions. He also highlighted the proactive role of the Supreme Court in promoting social and economic justice, particularly for women and the members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Other...