Delhi Chief Secretary, Though Appointed By Centre, Must Follow Directions Of Delhi Govt On Matters Over Which It Has Power: Supreme Court

In the judgment upholding the power of the Central Government to appoint the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Supreme Court observed, "The actions (or inactions) of the Chief Secretary must not put the elected government at a standstill."The judgment, pronounced by a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on November 29, was uploaded...

Internet Shutdown : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea By Journalists' Association For Implementation Of 'Anuradha Bhasin' Judgment

The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 7) refused to entertain a plea by the Foundation for Media Professionals, a non-profit organisation, seeking compliance with the Anuradha Bhasin judgment.A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Dipankar Dutta and Aravind Kumar was hearing a miscellaneous application filed through Advocate-on-Record Prateek K Chadha, in the Anuradha Bhasin case, filed by...

'Exchequer Should Not Suffer' : Supreme Court Directs Officers To Reimburse Loss Caused By Their Illegal Decisions

The Supreme Court recently directed certain public servants to reimburse the loss caused to the public exchequer by their illegal decisions. A bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Rajesh Bindal were considering a case where a government employee (Respondent No. 4 in the appeal before the Apex Court) was granted upgradation of pay scale, from the date of his joining. The Court found the...

Raid On Advocate| 'This Isn't Emergency Era, Atrocious Power Exercised': Gujarat HC Raps I-T Dept Officials For 'Seizing' Client's Docs, Seeks Explanation

Rapping the Income Tax Department for allegedly raiding an advocate's premises and seizing certain digital and physical files/documents (of the client) without a warrant, the Gujarat High Court today issued show cause notices to the department's erring officials directing them to come up with their explanation regarding the raid.Calling the approach of the IT department 'unexpected', a bench...

One-Day Training Cum Sensitization Program For Para Legal Volunteers Organised By BSLSA At Juvenile Justice Boards In Bihar

Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) organized a comprehensive training and sensitization program on December 2, 2023, aimed at empowering Para Legal Volunteers serving at Juvenile Justice Boards in Bihar. Recognizing the pivotal role played by these volunteers as frontline workers in Legal Services Institutions, the session covered crucial topics essential for their...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Seeks Data From Union Government On Illegal Migration To Assam & NE States Post-1971

The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 7) directed the Union Government to furnish data on the inflow of illegal migrants to Assam and North-Eastern states after March 25, 1971.The Court also directed the Centre to inform the steps taken by the Government at an administrative level to deal with illegal immigration into the North Eastern states particularly Assam. Details have to be furnished...

Delhi Court Allows Jamia Student Accused In UAPA Case To Write Exams In Tihar Jail

A Delhi Court yesterday allowed a UAPA accused, a 22 years old electrical engineering student at Jamia Millia Islamia University, to write exams in Tihar jail as per the examination schedule fixed by the varsity. Principal District & Sessions Judge Sanjay Garg of Patiala House Courts granted relief to Mohd. Mohsin Ahmed who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) last...

Bhima-Koregaon | Supreme Court Adjourns UAPA Accused Shoma Sen's Bail Hearing Until January 10

'Were Fresh Allegations Made In Supplementary Chargesheets And Did The High Court Consider Them?' Supreme Court Asks During Shoma Sen's Bail Hearing

Supreme Court Releases Videos On Historic 'Kesavananda Bharati' Judgment In 10 Indian Languages

On December 7, 2023 the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud announced that the Keshavananda Bharti judgement video, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark case, is now available in 10 Indian languages on the Supreme Court's website. CJI Chandrachud emphasized the importance of breaking down language barriers to make the work of the court accessible to a wider section...

Principle Of 'Alter Ego' Or 'Piercing Corporate Veil' Not The Basis For 'Group Of Companies' Doctrine : Supreme Court

While approving the 'group of companies' doctrine in the arbitration law jurisprudence, the Supreme Court clarified that the principle of "alter ego" or "piercing the corporate veil" cannot be the basis for applying this doctrine.The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was answering a...

Bihar State Legal Services Authority Achieves Landmark Milestone: Entire Office To Be Led by Female Judicial Officers

In a groundbreaking move towards gender inclusivity, the Patna High Court has taken a historic step by appointing an entire team of female judicial officers to key administrative positions in Bihar State Legal Services Authority. This significant development marks the first time in the BSLSA's history that its office will be fully operated and completely led by female judicial...

Assam Accord | Government Has To Be Given Leeway To Make Compromises For Nation's Well Being, Says Supreme Court [Day 2 Hearing]

While hearing petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 6) orally remarked that certain political compromises made by the government of the day for the overall welfare of the nation cannot be always judged on the basis of hindsight wisdom, as the Government has to be given the leeway to deal the expedient problems of the...