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Governor As A Chancellor Of A State University Must Act Independently And Not On Aid & Advice Of Council Of Ministers: Supreme Court
While setting aside the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Kannur University in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Thursday (30.11.2023) underlined that while acting as a Chancellor of a State University, the Governor of the State acted in his personal capacity and not on the aid and advice of the council of ministers. The bench comprising CJI DY...
Won't Take Precipitative Action On Changed Definition Of 'Forest' Under 2023 Amendment Until Further Orders : Centre Assures Supreme Court
The Centre on Thursday (November 30) told the Supreme Court that it will not take any action based on the changed definition of forest land in the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 until further orders from the court. The Court was considering a plea challenging the constitutionality of the recent amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. A bench of Justice BR Gavai...
Kerala Paddy Land Act - Supreme Court Stays HC Order Holding That Land Over 25 Cents Can Be Converted By Paying Fee Under Section 27A
The Supreme Court has stayed the order of the Kerala High Court that properties in excess of 25 cents can be converted from paddy land as per Section 27A of the Paddy Land Act by paying the fee for the land in excess of 25 cents. The High Court had held that 25 Cents would be excluded for computation of conversion fee under Section 27A of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land...
To Ensure Judges Do Their Duty, One Must Not Merely Protect Them But Also Hold Them To Account : CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, while speaking at the Constitution Day celebration organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on Thursday (November 30), said that the lawyers have the duty to not only protect the judges but also to hold them to account.“We are also here for the betterment of our profession and through the betterment of our profession to serve the cause of...
Varanasi Court Grants 10 More Days To ASI To Submit Gyanvapi Scientific Survey Report
The Varanasi district court on Thursday granted an additional 10-day time to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit its report pertaining to the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque complex. Earlier, the Court had asked the ASI to submit its survey report by November 28. Now, the ASI has been granted additional time of 10 days with the hope that it will not seek...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Advocate's Writ Petition Challenging BCI's Bar On Contesting Elections; Asks Him To Approach HC
The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 30) refused to entertain a writ petition filed by an advocate challenging an order of the Bar Council of India barring from contesting elections in any Bar Council.The Court was hearing the petition filed by Advocate Gunratan Sadavarte challenging the BCI's decision which was imposed citing a ruckus created allegedly by him during the counting...
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State Must Provide Dignified Working Conditions To Judicial Officers; Financial Dignity Essential For Judicial Independence: Supreme Court
While pronouncing an order in All India Judges Association v. Union of India, the Supreme Court today (30.11.2023) underscored the importance of ensuring dignified working conditions for judicial officers, both during their tenure and post-retirement. The case at hand pertained to the implementation of pay hikes for judicial officers recommended by the Second National Judicial Pay...
If Document Required To Be Stamped Is Insufficiently Stamped, Copy Of Document Cannot Be Adduced As Secondary Evidence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (29.11.2023) reiterated that if a document that is required to be stamped is not sufficiently stamped, then a copy of such document cannot be adduced as secondary evidence.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol referred to catena of decisions to observe as thus:"if a document that is required to be stamped is not sufficiently stamped, then...
S. 307 IPC | 'Simple Injuries, No Repeated Or Severe Blows' : Supreme Court Overturns Conviction For Attempt To Murder
The Supreme Court, on November 28), while setting aside the conviction under attempt to murder, gave weightage to two factors. Firstly, the Court noted that there were no repeated or severe blows caused. Secondly, injuries on victims were simple in nature. “Admittedly, there is no allegation of repeated or severe blows having been inflicted. Even the injuries on PW1 and PW2 have been found...
3-Day Workshop To Enhance Dispute Resolution Expertise For Bihar's District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Presidents
A comprehensive three-day training workshop for the Presidents of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Bihar concluded successfully at VijayaTej Clarks Inn, Patna. The workshop, held from November 24th to 26th, 2023, aimed at enhancing the capabilities and expertise of key stakeholders in consumer dispute resolution.Inaugural Ceremony Highlights (Day 1 - Friday, 24th...