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Several Supreme Court Lawyers Seek Removal Of SCBA President Over Letter To CJI Against Farmers Protest
Several Supreme Court Bar Association members have sought the removal of Supreme Court Bar Association President Adish Aggarwala over his letter to CJI for suo motu action against “erring farmers” in the wake of the Farmers' Protest.Nearly 150 Supreme Court lawyers have signed a resolution which calls for a general body meeting of the SCBA to discuss the removal of the SCBA President...
Principles Of Adverse Possession : Supreme Court Explains
Recently, while deciding the suit for declaration of title, the Supreme Court reiterated some important factors related to the principle of adverse possession. The Court recalled that the plea of adverse possession is a blend of fact and law. (Karnataka Board of Wakf v. Govt. of India., (2004) 10 SCC 779) The person who claims adverse possession must show the following: “(a) on...
Bihar Federation Of Women Lawyers Writes To BCI Proposing Specialized Legal Representation For Crimes Against Women & Children
Bihar Federation of Women Lawyers (BFWL) has made a representation to the Bar Council of India, emphasizing the urgent necessity for specialized legal representation in cases concerning crimes against women and children. According to recent statistics from the National Judicial Data Grid, there are 2,84,023 pending cases involving crimes against women, highlighting the crucial need for...
Electoral Bonds Scheme Unconstitutional : Supreme Court- LIVE UPDATES
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30 AM today judgment on the petitions challenging the electoral bonds scheme.A 5-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard the matter and reserved the verdict on November 2 last year.The petitioners - Association for Democratic Reforms...
Valentine's Day Special | How Indian Courts Have Been Protecting Couples And Their Rights
Love is a construct and feeling that we all are familiar with. It wouldn't be wrong to assume that we have exhibited it for atleast one person in our lifetimes – maybe a parent, a sibling, a friend, a guardian or a romantic partner. It is touted as one of the most blissful feelings in the world, but still, "love" does not come easy to people, especially in India. There...
Reopening Of Vedanta's Copper Plant In TN : Supreme Court Suggests Forming Expert Committee To Balance Ecological Concerns & Investment
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday (February 14) while hearing the challenge to the permanent shut-down of the Sterlite copper plant of Vendata Limited in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, suggested the proposal to have an oversight of an expert committee to find a viable middle ground to ensure a balance between the private corporate interests and the public interest at large.The bench comprising...
Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment On Validity Of Electoral Bonds Tomorrow
The Supreme Court will pronounce judgment tomorrow on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the electoral bonds tomorrow.A Constitution Bench Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had reserved the judgment in the matter on November 2 after hearing the matter for three days.The petitioners - Association...
Why Death Penalty Only To Persons Who Aren't SC/ST? Supreme Court Questions Basis For Classification In SC/ST Act Provision
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 13) asked the Attorney General for India the basis for a provision in the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which prescribes mandatory death penalty to a person who does not belong to SC/ST community for the offence of fabricating evidence in case resulting in the execution of an innocent SC/ST member.Pointing...
Can Advocate Be Held Liable Under Consumer Protection Act? Supreme Court Starts Hearing
The Supreme Court is set to examine whether services rendered by the lawyer would come within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The issue, which is relevant for members of the Bar, emerged from a judgment delivered by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in 2007. The Commission had ruled that the services rendered by lawyers are covered under Section 2...
Need Of A Case Management System In The Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court had stopped the practice of letter circulation by lawyers and today, the Court has come out with a new standard procedure of permitting the circulation, subject to certain conditions.The 'Letter Circulation' in the Supreme Court is nothing but a simple letter addressed to the Registrar of the Court, seeking adjournment, The practice has been there for decades, integral to Supreme Court practice procedure. A format of letter circulation runs as follows: “03rd May,...
'Historical Structures Aren't Encroachments' : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Protection Of Religious Structures In Delhi's Mehrauli
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to protect the centuries-old religious structures including the 13th Century Ashiq Allah Dargah (1317 AD) and Chillagah of Baba Farid near Mehrauli in Delhi.The petitioner approached the Supreme Court challenging the order dated February 8 passed by the Delhi High Court which declined to pass specific directions for the...