E-Copies Of Trial Court Records Will Help Faster Disposal Of Criminal Appeals : Supreme Court Suggests Amendments To SC Rules

The Supreme Court recently raised concerns about the material witness depositions not being placed on record. The Court lamented that such omissions frequently lead to repeated adjournments contributing to the backlog and delay in the resolution of appeals. The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Justice Abhay S. Oka was hearing an appeal against a Kerala High Court...

Kerala's First Transwoman Lawyer Writes To State Law Minister Alleging Transphobia, Discrimination Within Court

Kerala's first transwoman lawyer, Advocate Padma Lakshmi, has written to the Law Minister of the State P. Rajeev, and the Judicial Registrar of the Court alleging transphobia, mental harassment, and discrimination from senior lawyers, including two government pleaders of the Court. "Am I not allowed to earn a livelihood of my own, doing my job? Or am I not allowed to live as I am, a...

No Final View Expressed On Delhi's 'Odd-Even' Scheme, Was Only Flagging Amicus's Concerns, Clarifies Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (November 10) clarified that it did not intend to dictate whether the odd-even rationing policy ought to be implemented in Delhi, and had only flagged the amicus curiae's concerns over its efficacy during the last hearing. This oral clarification came after Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai said that the government will implement the odd-even car rationing...

Stubble Burning | Encourage Crops That Don't Leave Behind Stubble : Supreme Court Flags Long-Term Solutions

The Supreme Court on Friday (November 10) expressed renewed concerns over the raging farm fires in the states adjacent to Delhi, particularly Punjab, urging the governments to come up with emergency measures to douse the fires now and longer-term measures for crop replacement in a phased manner and to encourage crops that do not leave behind stubble that will require burning,...

Governor Can't Doubt Validity Of Assembly Session : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Governor To Decide On Pending Bills

In a Parliamentary form of democracy, real power rests with the elected representatives of the people, the Court said.

Supreme Court Castigates UP Govt For 'Shocking' Approach In Muzaffarnagar School Slapping Case; Summons Education Secretary

In a scathing order, the Supreme Court on Friday (10th Nov) castigated the State of Uttar Pradesh and its Education Department for non-compliance with the orders passed concerning the counselling and admission for the student victim in the infamous Muzaffarnagar school slapping case. The Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the lack of proper counselling provided to the child and...

Delhi Court Dismisses Pleas By AAP Leaders Raghav Chadha, Satyendar Jain Against Summons In Defamation Case By BJP Leader

A Delhi Court yesterday dismissed the pleas moved by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Raghav Chadha and Satyendar Jain against the summons issued to them in a defamation case filed by BJP Leader Chhail Bihari Goswami.Special Judge MK Nagpal upheld two orders passed by a magisterial court last year summoning the AAP leaders and directing serving of notices of accusation under Section 251 of...

Supreme Court Grants Financial Times Journalists Interim Protection From Gujarat Police Arrest Over Article Against Adani Group

The Supreme Court on Friday (10th November) granted interim protection from coercive action to two journalists from Financial Times, Benjamin Nicholas Brooke Parkin and Chloe Nina Cornish, who have been summoned by the Gujarat Police in relation to an article published in August against the Adani group.A bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra issued notice in the plea...

'Matter Of Serious Concern' : Supreme Court On Tamil Nadu Governor Not Clearing Bills & Files

The Supreme Court on Friday (November 10) expressed concerns at the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi sitting over several bills passed by the legislature and files submitted by the State Government.A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud noted that as many as 12 bills are pending with the Governor. Also, several decisions taken by the Government regarding the grant of premature release...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Directions To Protect Hinduism In India

The Supreme Court, today on November 10, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions for making guidelines for "the protection of Hinduism in India."The PIL was listed before Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah. The petitioner Daudhraj Singh appeared in person. Expressing surprise at the petition Justice Kaul said, "What is this petition? You...

CJI DY Chandrachud Inaugurates 'Mitti Cafe', Run Entirely By Differently Abled Staff, In Supreme Court

In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and accessibility, Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud, inaugurated the 'Mitti Cafe' in the Supreme Court premises today. The Mitti Cafe, a unique initiative, is entirely run by specially-abled staff. The inauguration ceremony of Mitti Cafe featured a rendition of the National Anthem in sign language. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud...

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