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High Courts Should Call For Monthly Reports From Special MP/MLA Courts To Track Disposals : Amicus Suggests To Supreme Court
Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae appointed by the Supreme Court in the matter relating to criminal cases against elected representatives (MPs/MLAs) in his 19th report has suggested a string of directions to be issued for expeditious disposal of such cases. The suggestions of the amicus in his latest report include, calling for monthly reports from Special Court set up...
WATCH LIVE NOW-Launch Of Gautam Bhatia's Book "Unsealed Covers" And Panel Discussion-Justice (Rtd) Muralidhar, Rebecca John
Harper Collins Publishers invites you to the highly-anticipated book launch of "Unsealed Covers: A Decade Of The Constitution, The Courts And The State" by Gautam Bhatia. Join in for an enchanting evening filled with literary delights. There will also be a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion. The eminent panelists are: 1. Mr. Gautam Bhatia, Author. 2. Justice (Retd.) S....
Firecracker Ban | Cases Against Persons Bursting May Not Be The Solution, Find The Source & Take Action : Supreme Court To Delhi Police
The Supreme Court Thursday told the Delhi Police that the issues relating to violation of the firecracker ban imposed in Delhi NCR must be nipped in the bud. The Court orally remarked that there was no point in taking action after violations have taken place.A bench of Justice A S Bopanna and Justice M M Sundresh was hearing a batch of petitions filed seeking a ban on the sale, purchase and...
Prime Minister Lauds Supreme Court & CJI For Making SC Data Available On National Judicial Data Grid
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi lauded the Supreme Court and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for the onboarding of the Supreme Court data on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Stating that the harnessing of technology would further transparency, the Prime Minister took to his twitter account to state–"Laudatory step by the Supreme Court and CJI DY Chandrachud Ji. Such harnessing...
Remarks On BR Ambedkar: Chennai Court Remands Former VHP Leader RBVS Manian To 14-Days Judicial Custody
The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai on Thursday remanded former Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader RBVS Manian to 14-day judicial custody in a case for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Dr. BR Ambedkar. Manian was arrested by Chennai City Police on Thursday morning from his residence in T-Nagar after a video went viral where the former leader was seen making alleged...
Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge
Various accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking clarity from the Delhi Police on the overall status and completion of its investigation in the case being probed by the Special Cell, before proceeding with the arguments on charge.The applications have been moved by Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha before...
Gyanvapi | 'Preserve Objects Related To Hindu Religion Of Historical Significance Found By ASI In Scientific Survey': Varanasi Court To DM
The Varanasi District Court on Wednesday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit all objects, related to the Hindu religion having historical significance, found in the ongoing Scientific Survey of the Gyanvapi premises, to the District Magistrate. The Court has also directed the the DM concerned or a person nominated by him to protect those objects/materials and to...
PM Modi Degree Defamation Case | Gujarat Court Refuses To Quash Summons Against Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh
A Sessions Court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad today dismissed a revision application filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajyasabha MP Sanjay Singh challenging the issuance of summons by a Magistrate Court in a defamation complaint filed against themThe case has been filed by the Gujarat University over the alleged remarks made by the duo in connection with the academic...
'Is This The Way You Train Juniors?' : Supreme Court Imposes Costs On Advocate For Sending Unprepared Junior Counsel To Seek Adjournment
The Supreme Court today expressed its strong disapproval today when a junior counsel appeared before it unprepared and sought an adjournment. In a stern response, the Court levied costs on the Advocate-on-Record responsible for sending the ill-prepared junior, highlighting the adverse impact of such conduct on both the court's proceedings and the junior counsel's professional growth.The...
In A First, Supreme Court Data Available On National Judicial Data Grid On Real Time Basis; Boost For Transparency, Says CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today that the Supreme Court is officially 'onboard' with the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) now. The CJI described the onboarding of the Supreme Court data on NJDG portal under the court's 'open data policy' as a step "to bring transparency and accountability in the judicial domain."The NJDG gives real-time data regarding the pendency of...
[TODAY AT 6PM] Launch Of Gautam Bhatia's Book "Unsealed Covers" And Panel Discussion. [WATCH LIVE]
Harper Collins Publishers invites you to the highly-anticipated book launch of "Unsealed Covers: A Decade Of The Constitution, The Courts And The State" by Gautam Bhatia. Join in for an enchanting evening filled with literary delights. There will also be a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion. The eminent panelists are: 1. Mr. Gautam Bhatia, Author. 2. Justice (Retd.) S....