'Union Govt Has No Control Over CBI, West Bengal's Suit Not Maintainable' : AG Tells Supreme Court

The Attorney General for India argued before the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the original suit filed by the State of West Bengal under Article 131 of the Constitution of India against the CBI registering FIRs in relation to offences in the state despite the revocation of general consent was not maintainable."The Defendant (Union of India) is not concerned under any of these issues. There is...

'Welfare State Has To Ensure No One Dies Of Hunger' : Supreme Court Gives Centre Last Chance To Frame Community Kitchen Policy

Emphasizing that a welfare state has a constitutional duty to ensure that no one dies of hunger, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted 3 weeks time to the Central Government, as a last opportunity, to frame a pan-India policy on community kitchens, after taking the view of different state governments.A bench led by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana recorded unhappiness over the affidavit...

Temple Rituals Can't Be A Matter Of Court Adjudication Unless Secular Or Civil Rights Of Others Are Affected : Supreme Court

In a petition filed by a devotee alleging irregularities in the rituals at the iconic Tirupati Tirumala temple, the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that a constitutional court cannot interfere in the daily rituals of a temple."The procedure of conducting rituals is in the exclusive domain of the Devasthanam and cannot be a matter of adjudication by any court unless it affects secular or...

Gujarat Riots: Zakia Jafri's Plea Against Clean Chit To Narendra Modi: LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court

Supreme Court will continue hearing today the petition filed by Zakia Jafri challenging the SIT's clean chit to the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi & other high functionaries in the #GujaratRiots of 2002.A Bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar is hearing the matter.During the course of 3 days before today, Mr. Sibal took the bench through the documents...

BREAKING : Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging Appointment Of Dinkar Gupta As Punjab DGP

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the special leave petitions filed challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order of upholding the appointment of Dinkar Gupta as the the Director General of Police of PunjabThe bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai dismissed the petitions filed by IPS Officers Siddharth Chattopadhyay and Mohammad Mustafa, who challenged...

Courts This Week- A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-90]

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Special Courts For MP/MLAs : Supreme Court To Examine If Cases Triable By Magistrate Can Be Committed To Sessions Court

The Supreme Court on Monday orally observed that when a statute states that the trial has to be before a Magistrate, Supreme Court court in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 cannot then say that notwithstanding the statute, the jurisdiction will be exercised by Court of SessionsA Bench comprising CJI NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant made the observation...

There Can't Be Two Appointments To One Sanctioned Post; Otherwise Financial Burden On State : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Saturday (13th November) held that two persons cannot be appointed on one sanctioned post as the same would impose a serious financial burden on the State. A bench comprising Justices M.R. Shah and A.S. Bopanna dismissed a petition filed by the appellants, three Stenographers in the judgeship of Moradabad, whose appointments had been initially quashed by the...

15-20 Lakh Street Children In Country, Estimates NCPCR; Supreme Court Directs States To Immediately Start Identification Process

The Supreme Court on Monday directed all the District Magistrates/ Collectors of all the state governments and UTs to take steps in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure for Care and Protection of Children in Street Situations prepared by NCPCR in 2020.The Bench is currently hearing an application filed by the Amicus Curiae Gaurav Agrawal seeking directions in respect of children...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of One Judicial Officer, One Advocate As Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of the following persons as Judges in the Andhra Pradesh High Court:ADVOCATE:1. Dr. K. Manmadha Rao, andJUDICIAL OFFICER:1. Ms. B.S. BhanumathiClick Here To Download...

Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Names Of 8 Advocates, 3 Judicial Officers As Judges Of 4 High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11 November 2021 has, on reconsideration, resolved to reiterate its earlier recommendations for the elevation of Advocates as Judges in the following High Courts:Delhi High Court1. Ms. Tara Vitasta Ganju, 2. Shri Anish Dayal, 3. Shri Amit Sharma, and 4. Ms. Mini Pushkarna.Kerala High Court1. Smt. Shoba Annamma Eapen, 2. Smt. Sanjeetha...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends The Elevation Of Advocate Saurabh Kirpal As Delhi High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 11th November 2021, approved the proposal for the elevation of Saurabh Kirpal, Advocate, as Judge in the Delhi High Court.A statement issued in this regard states thus:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November, 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of Shri Saurabh Kirpal, Advocate, as Judge in the Delhi...