Understanding Of People's Problems Makes Us Better Lawyers And Judges, Not Just Legal Knowledge : CJI DY Chandrachud

In a felicitation function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for the newly sworn-in judges, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared insightful wisdom for judges and young lawyers, emphasising the importance of understanding people's problems over mere legal knowledge. He said –“There is a vast body of literature on how judges must decide and what goes into...

Interim Order Restricting Zoos/Safaris Within Forests Will Operate Only Till Final Judgment Of Coordinate Bench, Clarifies Supreme Court

The interim order passed by a bench led by the Chief Justice of India restricting the establishment of zoos/safaris within forest areas will operate only till the final judgment on the very same issue is pronounced by another coordinate bench.It was on February 19 that a 3-judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud passed the interim order in a batch of writ petitions challenging the Forest...

Petition Filed In Supreme Court Challenging Demolition Drive In Lucknow's Akbar Nagar

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the demolition of commercial spaces in Lucknow's Akbar Nagar, after the Allahabad High Court dismissed the pleas of 24 occupants yesterday, paving the way for the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) to demolish allegedly illegal establishments in the area.Following the high court's order, the LDA wasted no time in commencing...

Post-Retirement Benefits For Judges Most Dangerous Part Of Judicial System : Kamini Jaiswal

Recently, advocate Kamini Jaiswal, while speaking at a seminar on judicial accountability, stressed how the post-retirement benefits for judges are the most dangerous part of the judicial system. Jaiswal averred that there is no reason why judges should be looking up to the government for such benefit. Marking how such benefits affect the system, she said judges work 'very well'...

[GNLU-Queerphobia, Rape Allegations] 'Fact-Finding Panel's Report Is Scary, Students' Voices Suppressed': Gujarat HC Castigates University Admin

In a scathing observation, the Gujarat High Court today castigated the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) administration for 'suppressing' allegations made by two students regarding queerphobia and rape on the University campus.Describing the sealed cover report submitted by the reconstituted Fact-Finding Committee, which was constituted to look into the allegations, as "scary", a bench...

Wife's Suicide Within 7 Years Of Marriage Won't Raise Presumption Of Husband's Abetment If There's No Evidence Of Cruelty: Supreme Court

Setting aside a husband's conviction for abetment of his wife's suicide, the Supreme Court recently held that by raising presumption under Section 113A of Evidence Act, a person cannot be held guilty for the offence under Section 306 of IPC when cogent evidence of harassment or cruelty is absent.To quote the observation, "mere fact that the deceased committed suicide within a period of...

Can Royalty Collected On Mining Leases Be Considered As Tax? Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Starts Hearing [DAY1]

The Supreme Court 9-judge Constitution Bench today (February 27) commenced its hearing on the multifaceted taxation matter of mineral-bearing lands. The key reference question involved in the present matter is to examine the nature and scope of royalty as prescribed under Section 9 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) and whether it could be termed as...

'Entire Country Taken For A Ride, You Shut Eyes For 2 Years!': Supreme Court Pulls Up Union For Inaction On Patanjali Ayurved Ads

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 27) expressed displeasure at the Union Government for not taking action under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954 in respect of the advertisements of Patanjali Ayurved claiming cure for several ailments.The bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association...

Supreme Court Directs NewsClick Founder Prabir Purkayastha To Be Examined By AIIMS; Asks State To Bear Expenses Despite Its Protests

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 27), while hearing an application for NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha's release on medical grounds, directed a board to be constituted by All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to conduct an independent medical evaluation. The court also categorically stated that the State would have to bear the expenses for such evaluation.A bench of...

Registry Shouldn't Exercise Judicial Function, Can't Refuse Curative Petition Saying Review Was Dismissed In Open Court : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently set aside an order passed by one of its Registrars, vide which registration of a curative petition was declined because the underlying review petition was dismissed after open court hearing (not by circulation). The Court held that the order was contrary to the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and the power being judicial in nature ought to have been exercised by a Bench...

Ex-SC Judge Justice AM Khanwilkar Appointed As Lokpal Chairperson

The President of India has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice AM Khanwilkar has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Lok Pal. Justice Lingappa Swamy (former HP HC Chief Justice & Karnataka HC Judge), Justice Sanjay Yadav(former Allahabad HC CJ) and Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi(former Karnataka HC CJ & Allahabad HC judge, present Chairperson of the Law Commission of India)...

Supreme Court Informed Of Madhya Pradesh High Court's Refusal To Reconsider Dismissal Of 6 Women Judges

In a suo motu writ petition registered wrt simultaneous termination of services of 6 female civil judges in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court was recently apprised that the Administrative Committee of the State High Court has resolved to not re-consider its earlier decision.Taking note, the Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih gave time to the parties to file counter/rejoinder by...