The Law On Remission

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court in the case Bilkis Yakub Rasool v. Union of India (“Bilkis Bano Case”), has quashed the order of the Gujarat Government granting 'remission' to the 11 persons, who were convicted for committing rape on Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat Riots. The Court has held that the exercise of power by the State of Gujarat is an instance of usurpation and...

“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-X]

Q.46 A weapon is recovered on the basis of the statement made by the accused during the investigation of another case. Whether it is admissible under Section 27?Ans. Yes. (See – • State of Rajasthan v. Bhup Singh – 1997 (10) SCC 675 - A. S. Anand, K. T. Thomas – JJ ; • Para 37 of Mohan Lal v. State of Rajasthan (2015) 6 SCC 222 = AIR 2015 SC 2098 - Dipak Misra, S. A. Bobde...

Kerala High Court To Conduct 4-Day Digital Accessibility Training Programme For Visually Challenged Court Staff

In a bid to make the digital infrastructure of the Indian judicial system accessible to persons with disabilities, as envisaged by the e-Committee of the Supreme Court, and in furtherance of CJI D.Y. Chandrachud's vision of providing digital accessibility training to differently abled judges and court staff, the Kerala High Court is set to provide a 4-day 'Digital Accessibility Training'...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (8th- 13th January, 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 and also the updates of...

Bail Provisions In Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (New CrPC) : Understanding Changes

The new procedural code (“BNSS”) has made substantive changes with respect to the bail provisions in comparison to the existing code (“Cr.P.C.”). While the text of most of the provisions in BNSS remains identical to the existing code, BNSS include definitions of bail, bail bond, and bond. Further, changes have been made in the provision regarding the maximum period of detention of...

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Provide Financial Aid To CDS, NALSAR For Study To Make Public Buildings Accessible To Disabled Persons

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 9) directed the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to bear the expenses for the Centre for Disability Studies (CDS), NALSAR University of Law which was previously asked to make a report on steps to be taken to make public buildings and spaces fully accessible to persons with disabilities. These directions came as a culmination of the order...

CJI DY Chandrachud Releases AG Venkataramani's Poetry Collection “Roses Without Thorns”

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on January 12, released a book 'Roses without thorns' penned by Attorney General for India (AG) R Venkataramani. 'Roses without Thorns, Reflections of an Immaterial Wanderer' is a poetry collection by the Attorney General.Other dignitaries at this event were Supreme Court Judge BV Nagarathna, Puja Guru Sri M, and Professor Anisur Rahman. During the...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petition By Sitting Patna High Court Judge Over Non-Release Of Salary

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 9) issued a notice in a writ petition concerning the release of the salary of the sitting Patna High Court Judge, Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra and sought a response from the Registrar General of the Patna High Court for the same. The bench comprising the Chief Justice, DY Chandrchud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra were apprised of the fact...

Judiciary Must Be Aware Of Unprecedented Constitutional Crisis Facing Our Republic & Defend Constitution And Rights : Dr Mohan Gopal

Renowned legal academician Dr G.Mohanl Gopal delivered a lecture on the topic "The Judiciary in a Democracy: Challenges and Responsibilities" as part of the fourth Professor Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture organized by Live Law on December 22, 2023. In the lecture, Dr.Gopal, drawing on from the observations made by former Chief Justice of Israel Justice Aharon Barak regarding the role of...

After HC Nudge, Odisha Govt Orders All Doctors To Write Prescriptions & Medico-Legal Docs In Legible Handwriting Or In Printed Form

After an order passed by the Orissa High Court last week, the Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha has passed an 'Office Order' directing all concerned both in Government and private health sector to write prescriptions and medico-legal documents in legible handwriting or in printed form. On 4th January, while highlighting the difficulty faced by the judicial officers to comprehend “zig...

'Serious Issue' : Supreme Court On Plea To Examine Efficacy Of Anti-Rabies Vaccines; Seeks Responses Of Union, Kerala Govts

The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea to constitute an independent expert committee for studying the efficacy of the Intra Dermal Rabies Vaccines (IDRV) administered to Humans, asked the Additional Solicitor General and Standing Counsel of Kerala to file their response within four weeks expeditiously. The Court termed this as a 'serious issue'. The bench comprising Justices CT Ravikumar...

“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-IX]

Q.41 The accused in a murder case when arrested by the police makes the following statement:- “That knife is concealed beneath the tiles of the cowshed of my neighbor Antony. If I am taken there I can take out the same and produce before you” Does not the above statement contain the element of criminality tending to connect the accused with the crime ? Ans. No. The...