In Partition Suit, Every Interested Party Deemed To Be A Plaintiff; No Bar In Passing Numerous Preliminary Decrees: Supreme Court

In a recent development, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, made an important observation that in a suit for partition, every interested party is considered to be a plaintiff. Further, law does not prohibit passing of numerous preliminary decrees.“Admittedly, we are dealing with a suit for partition, in which every interested party is deemed to be a plaintiff. Law does not bar passing...

We Must Move From “Corporate Social Responsibility” to “Corporate Legal Responsibility”: Justice BR Gavai

Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai represented the Supreme Court of India in the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association Conference at Cardiff, United Kingdom. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India has nominated Mr Justice B.R. Gavai to represent Indian Judiciary in this Conference hosted by the Judiciary of England & Wales at Cardiff, United Kingdom, from 10th -14th September...

Supreme Court Asks Delhi Police How It Plans To Enforce Firecracker Ban In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi Police on how they were going to implement the firecracker ban imposed in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. 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 use of firecrackers in India. Sr. Adv. Gopal Sankaranarayanan appearing for the...

'Won't Interfere With Firecracker Ban In Delhi, Find Other Ways To Celebrate': Supreme Court To Manoj Tiwari MP

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 13) told BJP MP Manoj Tiwari that it won't interfere with the firecracker ban imposed in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Tiwari's counsel argued before a bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh that the Delhi Government has imposed an absolute ban on the sale and use of firecrackers, despite the orders of the Supreme Court against...

National Lok Adalat In Ranchi Civil Court Settles Over 91,000 Cases; Orders Total Rs 65 Lakh Towards Victims

The National Lok Adalat, organized by the Ranchi Civil Court, marked a remarkable achievement on Saturday, as it successfully resolved a staggering number of legal cases and distributed compensation to victims under the Jharkhand Victims Compensation Act.Under the guidance of Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) Executive Chairman Justice S Chandrashekhar, the Adalat...

Over 24 Lakh Cases Disposed At National Lok Adalat Organised By Karnataka State Legal Services Authority

A total of 24,36,270 cases were disposed of at the National Lok Adalat held in Karnataka on September 9 in various courts in the Yadgir district. As per a press statement issued by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), among the disposed cases a total settlement amount of Rs 1,420 crores was achieved. Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale, the Patron-in-Chief of KSLSA, Justice...

Section 148 NI Act - Deposit Of Minimum 20% Amount Is Not An Absolute Rule; Can Be Relaxed If Exceptional Case Is Made Out: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that deposit of minimum 20% amount under Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act as a condition to suspend sentence is not an absolute rule.When a Appellate Court considers the prayer under Section 389 Cr.P.C. of an accused who has been convicted for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, it can consider whether it is an exceptional case...

'Kerosene Illuminates Homes Of Poor, Oil Companies Cannot Be Permitted To Fix Its Prices': Calcutta High Court Asks Govt To Step In

The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Government to take a policy decision regarding the fixation of price of Kerosene oil, widely used for cooking, which was classified as an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act.The Court was hearing a plea filed in representative capacity by Bengal’s ration-card holders challenging the “soaring price of kerosene under...

Manipur: Petitioners Tell Supreme Court That Lawyers Aren't Willing To Appear For Them Due To Threats

Senior Advocate Anand Grover told the Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 12) that members of a particular community in Manipur are forced to approach the Top Court for relief as lawyers are not willing to appear for them due to threats.As an example, he cited the instance of lawyers withdrawing from the case of Professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing in the Manipur High Court after the house and...

Sex-Selective Surgeries On Intersex Children: High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s 'Up-To-Date' Status Report On Draft Policy

The Delhi High Court has sought an “up-to-date” affidavit from the Delhi Government on the status of the draft policy regarding sex selective surgeries on intersex infants and children.Justice Jasmeet Singh was hearing a petition filed by Srishti Madurai Educational Research Foundation seeking contempt action against the authorities for non-compliance of an order passed by a division bench...

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must

A Delhi Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi Police for its failure in filing a supplementary chargesheet in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case as the investigating officer was "busy in the G20 Summit" which was held in the national capital on 9-10 September.Not being satisfied with the reason of being busy with the Summit, Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala said:“It is never...

Fake Motor Accident Claims: Supreme Court Seeks Status Reports From States, Asks Bar Councils About Actions Against Errant Advocates

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court resumed its hearing concerning the filing of fake claim petitions for getting compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. Bhatti, directed the State governments to file up-to-date status reports regarding fake claims and actions taken. Further, the State governments were also asked to inform the...