Liquor Policy: Delhi Court Seeks ED's Response On Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea, Hearing On June 01

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking regular bail in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam. Kejriwal has also filed a plea seeking interim bail for seven days on medical grounds. Special judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts issued notice and sought response of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the pleas filed...

Can A Person, Awarded Monetary Compensation But Has Not Received It, File Appeal As Indigent? Supreme Court Answers

The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment (on May 27), answered the question of whether a person, who has been awarded monetary compensation but has not received it, would not be able to file an appeal seeking enhanced compensation as an indigent. An indigent person is someone who does not have the financial means to pay the Court fee and proceed with the suit filed. At the outset, the...

Ram Is Not The Idea Of India; Idea Of India Is The Constitution Of India : Senior Advocate Indira Jaising

Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, on May 29, while speaking at a National Conference Government Law College, Ernakulam, underscored the critical importance of upholding the constitution's principles. She also highlighted the need for an independent judiciary and judges to remain faithful to the Constitution of India. While criticising current practices and laws that undermine...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. 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...

Suspended JD(S) Leader Prajwal Revanna Moves Special Court For Anticipatory Bail In Alleged Sexual Abuse Cases

Suspended JD (S) leader Prajwal Revanna on Wednesday moved the Special court seeking anticipatory bail in three cases registered against him for allegedly sexually abusing several women. A special court issued notice to the Special Public Prosecutor B N Jagadeesh and overruled the office objections raised by the registry. It said “The learned SPP is requested to take notice for the...

No Water In Washroom, No Cooling Facility In Over 40 Degrees Temperature: Delhi Consumer Forum Adjourns Case

Delhi's Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum adjourned a case last week, citing the absence of air conditioning or cooling facilities in the courtroom. The decision came as temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius, making it difficult for the forum to conduct proceedings effectively.The coram, comprising President Suresh Kumar Gupta and Members Harshali Kaur and Ramesh Chand Yadav,...

Will Supply Witness Statements As Charges Have Now Been Framed: CBI To Supreme Court On Kalyani Singh's Plea In Sippy Sidhu Murder Case

On a favorable statement being made by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Supreme Court today disposed of a plea filed by Kalyani Singh, the prime accused in national-level shooter and lawyer Sippy Sidhu's murder case, for supply of witness statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC by Chandigarh Police.The bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan was hearing Kalyani's...

Supreme Court Refuses To Grant Ex-Parte Interim Bail To AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh To Campaign For Lok Sabha Polls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 29) refused to grant ex-parte interim bail to AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.The Vacation Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar heard AAP MLA's plea challenging the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which upheld his arrest by ED for allegedly being a director and guarantor of a company...

BREAKING | Supreme Court Registry Refuses To List Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Plea For Extension Of Interim Bail

The Supreme Court Registry on Wednesday (May 29) refused to list the plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking a 7-day extension of his interim bail in the Liquor Policy Case.The Top Court's refusal is premised on the grounds that since Kejriwal was given the liberty to move the trial court for regular bail, the present application will not be maintainable. Additionally, it...

After R Basant's Refusal To Accept Remuneration As Amicus, Parties Donate Rs 45 Lakhs To Trust In His Senior's Name

Senior Advocate R Basant of the Supreme Court recently turned down the honorarium for acting as an amicus curiae to facilitate the resolution of a long-drawn family dispute. Following this, the parties of the case made a voluntary contribution of Rs 45 lakhs to a trust formed in memory of the senior of R Basant, late Advocate K Bhaskaran Nair.A bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and...

Delhi Court Summons AAP Leader Atishi In Defamation Case By BJP Leader Over Poaching Allegations

A Delhi Court on Tuesday summoned Delhi Government Minister Atishi Marlena in the defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor over the claims that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by BJP to join them in return of crores of cash.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal of the Rouse Avenue Courts has directed Atishi to appear in court on June 29. However, the court has...

Court Denies Bail To Umar Khalid In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

A Delhi Court on Tuesday denied bail to former JNU scholar and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts dismissed the second regular bail plea filed by Khalid. The fresh bail plea was moved by Khalid after he withdrew his plea seeking...