Bhima Koregaon Case : Supreme Court Refuses To Extend Stay On Gautam Navlakha's Bail, Says Trial May Take Years To Complete

In a major development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 14) granted bail to Bhima Koregaon-accused Gautam Navlakha. The same was subject to a payment of Rs 20 Lakhs for his house arrest. The Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti were hearing the National Investigative Agency's challenge against the Bombay High Court order granting bail to Bhima Navlakha. Navlakha, a journalist...

Patanjali Case : Supreme Court Refuses To Accept Apology Of Indian Medical Association President

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 14) expressed dissatisfaction with the apology furnished by the President of Indian Medical Association, Dr RV Asokan, for his remarks in a media interview over certain observations made by the Court.Dr Asokan, who was personally present before the Court pursuant to a notice issued on an application filed by Patanjali Ayurved seeking contempt action against...

Supreme Court Grants Bail To 2 Kerala Advocates Accused Of Raping Client

The Supreme Court granted bail on Monday(May 13) to two Kerala lawyers who were arrested by the State Police in a case for allegedly raping their client.They were granted anticipatory bail by the Kerala High Court in October 2023. Challenging the High Court's order, the victim approached the Supreme Court. In December 2023, the Supreme Court stayed the High Court's order which granted...

Can Advocate Be Held Liable Under Consumer Protection Act? Supreme Court To Deliver Its Verdict Tomorrow

The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment tomorrow(May 14) on the issue of whether advocates can be held liable under the Consumer Protection Act for deficiency of services. A Bench of Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal had heard the matter at length and reserved its judgment on February 26. The issue, which is relevant for members of the Bar, emerged from a judgment...

BSLSA Organizes 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Judicial Officers In Bihar

Under the auspices of the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India and NALSA, a comprehensive 40-hour Mediation Training was conducted for Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary in Bihar. Hosted by the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA), the training took place at the Bihar Judicial Academy in Patna from May 6th to May 10th, 2024.Led by...

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To JDS Leader HD Revanna In Woman's Kidnapping Case

A Special court in Bengaluru on Monday granted bail to to Janta Dal (Secular) leader H D Revanna accused of kidnapping a woman.The court said, “Bail Application filed by the the petitioner under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C., in Cr.No.149/2024 registered by the respondent Police station for the offences punishable under Sec.364-A, 365 read with Sec.34 of IPC pending on the file of the learned XLII...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Union's Plea Against Grant Of Bail In UAPA Case To Person Alleged To Be Foreign Citizen

The Supreme Court on Monday (May 13) issued a notice in Union's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to the non-citizen alleged to have committed an offence under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The case relates to the grant of bail to the accused (a Srilanka Citizen as claimed by the Union) by the Madras High Court, noting the Union has no material except the...

7.7 Lakh Cases Settled In 2nd National Lok Adalat Of 2024

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) , on 11th May 2024, organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2024, spanning across Taluks, Districts, and High Courts in the 20 States/UTs. “The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) successfully organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat of the year 2024 in the Taluks, Districts and High Courts in the 20 States/UTs on 11th May...

Plea Filed In Supreme Court For Review Of Judgment Refusing 100% Cross-Verification Of EVM-VVPAT Data

In the latest development, a plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking review of the judgment in the EVM-VVPAT case, vide which prayer for 100% cross-verification of EVM data with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) records was denied.It may be recalled that a Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta had delivered two separate, concurring judgements in the matter...

2 District Judges Question HC Collegium For Not Recommending Their Elevation; Supreme Court Seeks Report From HP HC

The Supreme Court today (May 13) issued notice to the Registrar General of the Himachal Pradesh High Court directing to furnish a report on whether the High Court Collegium reconsidered the names of two senior most District Judicial Officers in accordance with the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation of January 4. The petition has been filed by two senior district judges Mr Chirag Bhanu...

Delhi Waste Problem : Supreme Court Asks Authorities To Consider Restrictions On Construction Activities In NCR

Today (May 13), the Supreme Court directed the concerned authorities, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), to take immediate measures to ensure that the present quantity of untreated municipal solid waste does not increase in Delhi and its surrounding areas till the proper facilities for processing this waste are in place. In this regard, the Court asked the authorities...

He Will No Doubt Come Out Of Jail, Only Concern Is When: Sibal Presses Supreme Court For Hemant Soren's Release During Lok Sabha Elections

While arguing former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the ED in an alleged land scam case, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today that Soren was not concerned about not being able to come out of jail. There was no doubt that he would come out, but the question was about the timing, said the senior counsel.The matter was before a...