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Supreme Court Dismisses MP Tourism Development Corporation's Appeal Against NGT Order To Protect Bhopal Lake
While dismissing an appeal, the Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) expressed surprise at Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which was aimed at saving lakes in the State."By the impugned order, an effort is made by the National Green Tribunal to save various lakes in the State...We fail to understand how the...
Is Process For Male & Female Officers Same? Supreme Court Asks Union To Clarify Empanelment Process For PC In Army
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) directed the Union to file an affidavit clarifying the procedure and steps taken in the empanelling of the batch of male army officers as compared to their female counterparts. This direction has come in light of a contempt petition filed by women army officers for alleged violation of the Court's earlier directions for empanelling women officers for grant...
Students Of Open Schools Recognized By CBSE & State Boards Eligible For NEET Exam : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court noted that all open schools recognized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and State Education Board shall now be recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC) for the purpose of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). As a result, candidates who have passed 10+2 from open schools will be eligible to appear for such examination. It may be...
Rajya Sabha's Role Part Of Basic Structure, Rajya Sabha Elections Protected By Legislative Privileges Under Article 194 : Supreme Court
The constitution bench has clarified the 2006 Kuldip Nayar judgment where the court had rules that Rajya Sabha elections were not proceedings of the legislature within the meaning of Article 194 but a mere exercise of franchise.
Supreme Court Issues Summons To Himachal Pradesh On Punjab's Suit Over Control Of Shanan Hydropower Project
In an original suit filed by the State of Punjab for restraining of interference with its possession & control of the Shanan Power House Hydel Project, the Supreme Court today issued summons to the Himachal Pradesh government.During the hearing, the lawyers appearing for the State of Punjab informed the Court that the the Ministry of Power, Government of India,in terms of order...
SBI Requests Supreme Court To Extend Time Till June 30 To Furnish Electoral Bonds Information
The State Bank of India has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time till June 30, 2024, to furnish information regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India.As per the judgment delivered by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on February 15, the SBI is required to furnish the information to ECI by March 6.In the extension application, the...
Former TN Minister Ponmudi Moves Supreme Court Against Reversal Of Acquittal In Disproportionate Assets Case
Former Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court order setting aside his acquittal in a disproportionate assets case.The matter came up today before a Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, when the DMK leader's prayer for interim relief (suspension of conviction) was raised and pressed. Being of the opinion that the...
Offence Of Bribery Not Dependent On Actual Performance Of Act For Which Bribe Is Taken, Mere Acceptance Of Bribe Enough : Supreme Court
The offence of bribery is complete the moment illegal gratification is accepted and is not dependent on the actual performance of the promise for which the bribe was sought, stated the Supreme Court.A 7-judge Constitution Bench of the Court made this observation in the momentous judgment holding that legislators accepting bribes for casting votes or giving speech in the legislature cannot...
Farmers' Protest | 'Don't File Only For Publicity': Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal Of PIL Seeking Free Movement Of Farmers To Delhi
A PIL seeking directions to the Centre/State governments to consider the reasonable demands of the protesting farmers and to allow the protesters to move to Delhi was withdrawn from the Supreme Court on Monday (March 4).The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan permitted the case to be withdrawn, taking into consideration the petitioner's request to amend the petition.Notably,...
'Elected Govt Has Right To Choose Its Advocates' : Delhi Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against LG Taking Over Lawyers' Appointment
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) issued notice in a plea by the Delhi government challenging the lieutenant governor's order restricting the former's ability to appoint its choice of counsel before constitutional courts and determine their fees in legal matters.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing a writ petition filed by the Government of the National...
Supreme Court Agrees To Consider Early Listing Of Manish Sisodia's Curative Petitions For Bail In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) agreed to consider urgent listing of the curative petitions filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the Delhi liquor policy scam case.Senior Advocate Mr AM Singhvi, appearing for the former Deputy CM, submitted before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud that the Trial Court has...