Supreme Court Refers Kerala's Suit Against Union Over Borrowing Limits To Constitution Bench, Refuses Interim Relief

The Supreme Court on Monday (April 1) referred the suit filed by the State of Kerala against the Union of India challenging the limits imposed on the State's borrowing capacities to a 5-judge Constitution Bench in terms of Article 145(3) of the Constitution.At the same time, however, the bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan, refused to pass orders on the interim relief...

Madrassa Teacher Murder: Kerala Court Acquits 3 RSS Workers; Says No Proof To Establish Motive, Hatred Or Animosity Against Muslim Community

A Kerala Court on Saturday acquitted three RSS workers Ajesh (accused 1), Nidhin Kumar (accused 2) and Akhilesh (accused 3) in the murder of Madrasa Teacher Muhammad Riyas on March 20, 2017, in Muhayudheen Mosque in Madhur Grama Panchayath at old Choori in Kudlu village, Kasargod district.The prosecution case was that the murder was a motive-specific offence committed by the accused who were...

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Judicial Collaboration Between India & USA Offers Opportunity For Economic Development: Justice Hima Kohli

Justice Hima Kohli emphasized the pivotal role of the partnership between India and the USA, particularly in judicial collaboration and mutual respect for the rule of law, during her attendance at the India Conference 2024 organized by the American Bar Association (ABA).Addressing the theme, 'Role of the Judiciary and the Rule of Law in Advancing Economic Development,' Justice Kohli...

The Basics Of “Criminal Trial” For The Novices In The Bench And The Bar [Q and A-Part-V]

TYPES OF CASES Q.24 Which are the types of cases envisaged by the Cr.P.C.? Ans. Cases coming up for trial before Criminal Courts are either “summons cases” punishable with imprisonment upto 2 years and “warrant cases” punishable with imprisonment exceeding 2 years. Cases triable by Magistrates as “summary trials” under Chapter XXI are mild forms of “summons...

Family Law: All India Annual Digest 2023

SUPREME COURTCriminal Proceedings For Dowry Demand Cannot Be Quashed Merely Because Divorce Petition Is PendingCase Title: X vs State of Uttar PradeshCase Citation: 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 26The Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar observed that criminal proceedings for demand of dowry cannot be quashed merely because divorce petition is pending.'Woman Not A...

Court Denies Bail To Tahir Hussain In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case, Says His Acts May Fall In Definition Of Terrorist Act Under UAPA

A Delhi Court on Saturday denied bail to former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy into the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts dismissed the bail plea of Tahir Hussain yesterday, observing that his acts may fall in the definition of terrorist act under UAPA. “In the case in hand,...

Summary Trial Explained By Justice V Ramkumar [Q and A]

We have already seen that there are only two types of cases, namely, “summons cases” and “warrant cases”. Since as per the exclusionary definition under Section 2 (w) Cr.P.C., a “summons case” is one relating to an offence not being a “warrant case”, we have to find out as to what exactly is a “warrant case”. Section 2 (x) Cr.P.C. defines a “warrant case” to mean...

Don't Polarise The Abortion Debate As Pro-Life v. Pro-Choice; Termination Is A Difficult Call For A Woman : Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna speaking at an event on Saturday (March 30) addressed the contemporary debate revolving around the idea of a woman's bodily autonomy and the anti-abortion sentiments. She expressed how instead of polarising the debate as 'pro-life v. pro-choice', one has to be mindful of the psychological, physical and medical turmoil that a woman braves when she decides to terminate...

In Article 370 Verdict, Supreme Court Left Unanswered An Important Issue Of Federalism : Ex-SC Judge Justice Ravindra Bhat

On Saturday, retired Supreme Court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat remarked that the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution did not address the crucial matter of federalism."The Court spoke through unison through three judgments. It left unanswered an important issue on federalism," Justice Bhat said about the judgment delivered by the Supreme...

Common Man's Predicament Due To Demonetisation Stirred Me, So I Had To Dissent : Justice BV Nagarathna

If 98% of the demonetised currency came back to the RBI, how did the decision achieve black money eradication, asked the judge.

Governors Must Discharge Their Duties In Accordance With Constitution : Justice BV Nagarathna

Expressing concerns over the recent trend of State Governors facing litigation at the instance of State Governments over their refusal to give assent to bills, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna stated that the Governors must act in accordance with the Constitution.Speaking at the "Courts and The Constitution Conference" organised by NALSAR University, Hyderabad, Justice Nagarathna...