'Will Check Custodial Violence' : Supreme Court Approves HC Direction To UP Police To Medically Examine Person Called For Investigation After Release

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's direction asking the Uttar Pradesh police to conduct the medical examination of the person called in the police station after their release.“We find that the direction was issued in order to put up a check on custodial violence on the person's brought to the police station.”, the Supreme Court Bench Comprising...

Judicial Decision Does Not Infringe Fundamental Rights : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated the principle that a judicial decision cannot be challenged as infringing fundamental rights.The Court noted that it has been laid down in Naresh Shridhar Mirajkar Vs. State of Maharashtra that "a judicial decision rendered by a Judge of competent jurisdiction in or in relation to a matter brought before him does not infringe a Fundamental Right."A...

State Of West Bengal Urges Supreme Court To Urgently Hear Its Suit Against Union Over CBI's Powers

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal sought an urgent hearing on Wednesday (February 21) for West Bengal government's original suit alleging overreach by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the state.The plea revolves around allegations of the CBI's continued registration and investigation of cases in West Bengal, despite the state government's withdrawal of general consent for the central...

Supreme Court Raises Concerns At Tribunal Benches Being Presided By Non-Judicial Members, Seeks AG's Response

In a crucial development, the Supreme Court today (February 21) took up for consideration the issue as to whether Tribunals/Commissions across the country, like the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) shall comprise of a Judicial Member, who shall also be the Presiding Member.Yesterday, the Bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and KV Viswanathan had called on...

Fali S Nariman : A Look At His Legendary Career & Landmark Cases

“I Have Lived and flourished in a Secular India. In the fullness of time, if God wills, I would also like to die in a secular India." - Fali S. Nariman, Before Memory Fades: An AutobiographyFali Sam Nariman, an eminent jurist of unparalleled distinction, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Indian law with his exceptional legal acumen and unwavering commitment to justice. Born on January 10, 1929, in Rangoon (now Yangon), Myanmar, Nariman embarked on a remarkable legal career that...

Supreme Court Surprised At State Opposing Maintenance Plea Of Wife By Siding With Husband

In a wife and minor daughter's plea for maintenance, the Supreme Court recently expressed surprise at State's conduct of siding with the husband. “The approach of the State of taking the side of the husband in a maintenance case, to say the least, is very strange. In fact, the learned counsel, who appeared for the State was under a duty and obligation to act as an officer of the...

NEET-MDS 2024 | Looking Into Issue Of Internship Cut-Off Date, Centre Tells Supreme Court

The union government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday (February 21) that it is looking into the grievances of NEET-MDS candidates regarding the extension of internship deadline.Taking note of this, the Supreme Court did not pass any order on a plea to postpone the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master in Dental Surgery Course (NEET MDS) 2024 and extend the internship...

'Giant Of Law' :CJI DY Chandrachud Mourns Fali S Nariman's Demise

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud mourned the death of Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman."Mr Attorney, we really mourn the sad demise of Fali Nariman. He was a great giant of law and an intellectual. It's very sad," CJI Chandrachud said, addressing the Attorney General for India, as soon as he sat.AG Venkataramani said that Nariman was actively preparing for the Constitution Bench hearing in...

NEET MDS 2024 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear today a petition to postpone NEET-MDS 2024 test from March 18.The Petitioners challenge the internship cut-off date of March 31.A bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the case at 10. 30 AM.Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves is appearing for the petitioners.Follow this page for live...

'Pillar Of Constitutional Liberties, Stood By Secular Values & Judicial Independence' : Bar Pays Tribute To Fali S Nariman

Renowned lawyer and distinguished jurist Fali S. Nariman, Senior Advocate, passed away at the age of 95. His demise has been met with heartfelt tributes from numerous members of the legal fraternity, who are sharing fond memories of his remarkable life and contributions.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal called Nariman a "great son of India" who was not just the greatest lawyer of the country but...

'Unkind & Condemnable To Turn Down Genuine Request For Adjournment Of Case': Bar Council Of Kerala Writes To CJ Against Justice A. Badharudeen

The Bar Council of Kerala has written to Chief A J Desai regarding the manner in which Justice A. Badharudeen allegedly denied a genuine request for case adjournment on medical grounds to Advocate Jayakumar Namboodiri. They allege that turning down a genuine request for adjournment of a case due to severe health issues was unkind and condemnable since the other side had no objection to...

Eminent Jurist Fali S Nariman Passes Away

Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman passed away. He was aged 95 years.A distinguished constitutional lawyer, Fali S Nariman has argued several landmark cases, including the famous NJAC verdict. He also appeared in the important SC AoR Association case (which led to the collegium system), TMA Pai case (on the scope of minority rights under Article 30) etc. In June 1975, he...