Pre-Cognizance Hearing Of Accused : Changes Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (New CrPC) On Magistrate's Cognizance Of Complaints

Taking cognizance of an offence is the first and foremost step towards trial. Cognizance is considered as judicial response to a crime or the 'initiation of the proceedings' of an alleged offence by the Magistrate. Cognizance literally means knowledge or notice, and taking cognizance means taking notice, or becoming aware about the alleged commission of an offence. The Bhartiya...

Telangana Govt Allots 100 Acres For Relocation Of High Court

On 31st of December, the State Agriculture and Cooperation Department in consultation with the Law Department and Registrar General of the High Court issued a Govt. Order, thereby allotting 100 acres in Budvel, Rajendranagar District, that previously vested with Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTS) and Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural...

'Farishtey Dilli Ke' Scheme | Supreme Court Seeks LG's Affidavit; Warns Delhi Govt Of Costs If Minister Is Found To Have Misled Court

While hearing the Delhi government's plea for the immediate disbursement of funds for its flagship 'Farishtey Dilli Ke' scheme, the Supreme Court on Friday (January 5) was told by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena that he is not involved in the scheme extending cashless medical treatment for road accident victims. The government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has however alleged that the...

“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-VIII]

Q.36 Whether an “extra-judicial confession” made by the accused to TV and press reporters in an interview arranged by the police while the accused was in the immediate presence of the police or in police custody, is admissible? Ans. No, such “extra-judicial confession” will be hit by Section 26 of the Evidence Act. If the statement was made to a police officer, it will...

Men Should Remove Condescending Attitude Towards Women : Justice BV Nagarathna

Delivering a lecture on the 'Role of the Judiciary in Empowerment of Indian Women' organised by Justice Sunanda Bhandare Foundation, Justice BV Nagarathna, judge of the Supreme Court, highlighted the importance of the support from the society and male members of the community to truly uplift women and help them achieve their dreams."Both men and women must realise that they are pillars of...

'Blender's Pride' v. 'London Pride' : Whiskey Bottles Produced Before Supreme Court To Show Trademark Infringement

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 5) issued notice on a special leave petition filed by Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of an international liquor manufacturer, challenging the refusal of the Madhya Pradesh High Court to grant injunction against the alleged infringement of the trademarks of whiskey brands "Blender's Pride", "Imperial Blue" etc.The bench comprising of...

New Criminal Laws Continue Colonial Logic, Expand Police Powers : Prof.Anup Surendranath

Professor Anup Surendranath of National Law University, Delhi discusses the new criminal laws with Manu Sebastian, Managing Editor of...

Supreme Court Dismisses UP Govt.'s Appeal Against Allahabad HC Order Quashing Demand Of Rs. 235.52 Crores Against VIVO

On Thursday(January 4), the Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the order of the Allahabad High Court quashing the demand of Rs. 235.52 Crores raised against Vivo Mobile India Private Limited raised by GST Authorities vide order under Section 74(9) of the Goods and Service Tax Act 2017.In the peculiar facts of the case, the bench...

Supreme Court Stays Centre's Orders Which Allowed Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance

In a significant development this week, the Supreme Court suspended two union government orders from July 2021 and January 2022 for ex-post facto clearance for mining projects without the prior environmental clearance mandated under the 2006 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification. The interim order was passed by a division bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta in a...

Lack Of Dissenting Judgement In Article 370 Case A Matter Of Regret: Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman

Renowned Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman on Friday (January 5) expressed regret over the absence of a dissenting judgment in the recent Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370, emphasising the crucial role dissent plays in legal proceedings. Nariman was speaking as the guest of honour at the 28th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on 'Role of the Judiciary in Empowerment...

WATCH LIVE NOW- 28th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture by Justice B.V Nagarathna On "Role of the Judiciary in Empowerment of Indian Women"

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Supreme Court Seeks ED, CBI, Delhi Police's Response To NewsClick's Plea Seeking Guidelines On Seizure Of Digital Devices

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 5) sought the response of investigating agencies like Delhi police, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to NewsClick's plea seeking guidelines for the search and seizure of digital devices. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by...