Cauvery River | 'We Don't Possess Expertise' : Supreme Court Seeks CWMA Report On TN-Karnataka Dispute

The Supreme Court on Friday, while hearing a plea by the State of Tamil Nadu seeking a direction to the State of Karnataka to release 24,000 cusec of Cauvery river water, directed the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to submit its report on this issue, by next Friday. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the Top Court that the meeting of the Cauvery Water...

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Gujarat University's Defamation Case Against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; Leaves Matter For HC Decision

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the trial in the criminal defamation case filed by the Gujarat University against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the remarks made by him in connection with the academic degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The Court noted that Kejriwal's petition seeking stay of the trial was pending before the Gujarat High Court and is posted on August...

Supreme Court Extends Interim Bail Granted To Ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain On Medical Grounds In ED Case Till September 1st

The Supreme Court on Friday extended the interim bail granted on medical grounds to Satyendar Jain - Aam Aadmi Party leader and former cabinet minister in the Delhi government - in a money laundering case till September 1st. Jain was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in May 2022, but was granted interim bail on medical grounds. A bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and MM...

Demolitions Near Krishna Janmabhoomi | Supreme Court Refuses To Extend Status Quo Order Against Railways

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to extend the status quo order it had granted on 16th August with respect to a demolition drive being carried out by railway authorities in a settlement in the backyard of Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura.A bench of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Bela M Trivedi was informed by Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta that the Railways had completed...

'Against Constitution' : Madras Bar Association Objects To Hindi Names For Bills Replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act

The Madras Bar Association has passed a resolution raising objection against the renaming of IPC, Indian Evidence Act and CrPC in Hindi. The Association has taken objection to the names "Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill", "Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill", "Bharatiya Sakshya Bill", for the Bills which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian...

Supreme Court Allows Delhi Government To Bring On Record Challenge Against GNCTD (Amendment) Act 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to amend its writ petition - which was filed challenging the GNCTD (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 - to incorporate a challenge to the recently passed Act which replaces the Ordinance. Senior Advocate Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi, assisted by Advocate Shadan Farasat, appearing for the GNCTD, mentioned...

Bilkis Bano Case |Earlier SC Judgment Won’t Bar Review Of Remission Order : Supreme Court

We are not sitting in judgment over a coordinate bench’s ruling, the Supreme Court said on Thursday, refusing to accept a ‘judicial propriety’ argument in the Bilkis Bano case.The Court said that the 2021 ruling, which allowed the Gujarat Government to consider the remission applications, will not bar the judicial review of the remission orders subsequently passed. A bench of...

Mumbai Court Stays Summons Issued To Javed Akhtar In Kangana Ranaut's Criminal Intimidation Complaint

A Sessions Court in Mumbai has granted relief to veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar by temporarily staying criminal proceedings against him in a complaint filed by actress Kangana Ranaut, regarding her dispute with actor Hrithik Roshan. Sessions Judge AZ Khan in a revision application filed by Akhtar challenging the summons opined that not granting the stay, might result in...

'Our Constitutional Legacy Is Dotted With Events He Helped Create': CJI Chandrachud Pays Tribute To Late Shanti Bhushan

In a full court reference of the Supreme Court held on Thursday, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud paid tribute to late Shanti Bhushan, Veteran Advocate, Politician and Former Union Law Minister, who passed away on 31st January 2023. The CJI praised the indomitable spirit of Shanti Bhushan and his commitment to the constitutional essence of democracy. 'Our constitutional legacy is dotted with...

Delhi Riots: Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Making ‘Artificial Statements’ About Accused’s Involvement, Acquits Him

While acquitting a man in a case connected to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, a Delhi court on Thursday criticized an Investigating Officer and a Constable of the Delhi Police for making “artificial statements” about his involvement in the mob which committed rioting and vandalism. In an order passed today, Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Court observed...

Cauvery Water Dispute | Karnataka Cites Low Rainfall, Objects To Tamil Nadu Plea In Supreme Court

In a new development in the Cauvery water dispute, the State of Karnataka has filed before the Supreme Court a counter affidavit referring to Tamil Nadu's plea, which had sought to direct Karnataka to release 24,000 cusec of Cauvery water daily for standing crops, as wholly 'misconceived'. It may be noted that on 21 August 2023, CJI DY Chandrachud had agreed to constitute a Supreme Court bench...

Malayalam Film Director Approaches Supreme Court Alleging Nepotism In Grant Of 2022 Kerala State Awards

Malayalam Cine Director Lijeesh M.J has approached the Supreme Court against the order of a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court dismissing his plea seeking to set aside the declaration of Kerala State Awards For Malayalam Films & Writings On Cinema 2022. The Division Bench had upheld the order of dismissal by a single bench of the High Court that had found the plea to be 'frivolous'....