Why Can't Supreme Court Take Judicial Notice Of UAPA & PMLA Misuse? Senior Advocate Mihir Desai

Senior Advocate Mihir Desai on Saturday (February 24) raised apprehensions about the Supreme Court's apparent reluctance to take 'judicial notice' of the misuse of laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.He was speaking at a seminar on judicial accountability in Delhi, organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and...

New Criminal Laws Replacing IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act To Come Into Force From July 1, 2024

The Union Government has notified that the new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam- will come into effect from July 1,2024.The Ministry of Home Affairs issued three notifications today regarding the date of commencement of these three laws. At the same time, the Centre has put on hold implementation of Sub Section (2)...

LIVE NOW- SESSION-2 CJAR, LIVELAW & THE WIRE Seminar On 'Judicial Accountability'- Supreme Court's recent trend on cases involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights

Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms in partnership with The Wire and LiveLaw is organizing seminar on "Supreme Court Judicial Administration & Management- Issues & Concerns" and "The Supreme Court's recent trend on cases involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights" on February 24 at the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi. To discuss these twin issues...

There's A Perception Now That If Case Is Listed Before Particular Bench, Result Is Going To Be This : Justice Madan B Lokur

At the seminar hosted today by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) at ISIL, Delhi, retired Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur spoke strongly against the opacity in the Master of Roster system and emphasized a need to remove arbitrariness from the process of listing."Today, the perception is that when the case goes before the particular bench, this is going to be the...

Direct Union, States To Consider Reasonable Demands Of Protesting Farmers; Allow Protesters' Movement To Delhi: Plea In Supreme Court

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Union and State governments to consider "reasonable demands" of protesting farmers and to ensure their free movements through public transport across Delhi borders. The farmers are protesting in demand of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, among other things.The petitioner has sought a direction to...

Master Of Roster Business Should Be Dealt By First 3 Judges: Former SC Judge Justice Kurian Joseph

At the seminar hosted today by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) at ISIL, Delhi, retired Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph suggested that the Master of Roster business shall be dealt with by at least the first three Judges of the Apex Court, if not five. Further, there shall be diversity - atleast on regional and gender basis - when Benches, especially for matters...

LIVE NOW- CJAR, LIVELAW & THE WIRE Seminar On 'Judicial Accountability'- Session-1 -'Supreme Court Judicial Administration & Management - Issues & Concerns'

Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms in partnership with The Wire and LiveLaw is organizing seminar on "Supreme Court Judicial Administration & Management- Issues & Concerns" and "The Supreme Court's recent trend on cases involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights" on February 24 at the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi.To discuss these twin issues...

Fali Nariman-The Peerless

“Lawyers in India never retire; they simply drop dead”, remarked Fali S. Nariman. He proved the truth of that remark. Agile and active for his 95 years till February 20, Fali, as he was affectionately known across the board, was finalisng his written submissions in a pending Constitution Bench case till late night and quietly passed away in the wee hours of February 21 bringing the curtain down on a unique and illustrious life and career. His passing has removed from the scene perhaps the...

CJAR Seminar TOMORROW On Supreme Court's Judicial Administration & Management And Its Trend On Cases Involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights

Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms in partnership with The Wire and LiveLaw is organizing seminar on "Supreme Court Judicial Administration & Management- Issues & Concerns" and "The Supreme Court's recent trend on cases involving Civil Liberties & Political Rights" on February 24 at the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi.To discuss these twin issues...

Non-Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedent In Recruitment Not Always Fatal, Courts Must Apply Mind To Avoid Arbitrariness: Supreme Court

In a candidate's challenge to his disqualification from recruitment process for the post of Constable, on account of furnishing of a false affidavit and non-disclosure of criminal case that resulted in his acquittal, the Supreme Court recently held that the decision of the employer in such cases (usually to cancel selection) shall not be mechanical and must take into consideration...

Bail Condition To Share Live Location Violates Privacy? Supreme Court Asks Google India To Explain Working Of Google PIN

The Supreme Court has issued notice to Google India Private to get information on the working of Google PIN in the context of conditions put in certain bail orders that the accused must share the live mobile location with the investigating officer throughout the period of bail.The Court is examining the issue whether such a condition infringes the right to privacy. The Court clarified that it...

Supreme Court Directs Animal Welfare Board To Decide The Issue Of Feral Dogs In Wildlife And Protected Areas

The Supreme Court has directed the Animal Welfare Board of India to decide a representation filed by the Bombay Natural History Society on framing guidelines with respect to the management of feral, free-ranging and domestic dogs in wildlife and protected areas. The Division bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale was hearing the writ petition that sought...