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Breaking: Centre Notifies Transfer Of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee To Meghalaya High Court
The Central Government today notified the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 16th September 2021, had recommended the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court.A notification issued in this regard states thus:"In exercise of...
Establishment Of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Courtrooms: SC May Consider The Option Of Monitoring By HC Chief Justices To Ensure Compliance
In connection with the establishment of vulnerable witness deposition courtrooms in every district, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that it may consider requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts to monitor compliance with its 2017 judgment in State of Maharashtra v. Bandu on this behalf.The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was hearing a Miscellaneous Application as to...
Criminal Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Infructuous Merely Because Appellant Served Out Sentence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that an appeal against conviction cannot be treated as infructuous merely for the reason that the convicted appellant had served out the sentence awarded by the Trial Court.Merely for execution of the sentence, an appeal against conviction cannot be treated as infructuous, the bench comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Vikram Nath said.In this case, a...
Vehicle Manufacturer Cannot Be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service By Dealer/Authorized Service Centre In Repair : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a vehicle manufacturer cannot be held liable for any deficiency in service by the dealer or the authorized centre in rendering assistance for repairs of the vehicle.In this case, the complainant purchased a 'Honda City' Car in the year 1999. In 2010, the car suffered damage in an accident and was taken to the authorized service centre for repairs....
Jurisdiction Of High Court Hearing An Arbitration Appeal Is Distinct From That Of First Appellate Court In A Civil Suit: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the jurisdiction in a first appeal arising out of a decree in a civil suit is distinct from the jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act arising from the disposal of a petition challenging an arbitral award.In this case, the arbitrator rejected the claims made by a party. This award was challenged under Section...
Supreme Court Directs District Magistrates To Forward Details Of COVID Orphans Eligible For PM-CARES Benefits To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the District Magistrates and Collectors to ascertain the educational status of those children who are eligible for the benefits under PM-CARES Fund and forward it to the Central Government. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai issued the direction in the suo motu case "In Re Contagion Of COVID Virus In Children Homes( SMW(c)...
Stop Construction, Ban Entry Of Trucks, Introduce Odd-Even : Suggestions By Centre If Delhi Air Quality Worsens Beyond 'Severe'
As the issue of air pollution in the National Capital Region of Delhi has become a matter of grave concern, the Supreme Court has observed that immediate and effective measures ought to be taken by the concerned governments and implementing agencies in order to curb the pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region.Pursuant to the hearing on 13.11.2021, the Central Government has filed an affidavit...
'We Understand The Concerns; But Courts Need To Open' : Supreme Court On Plea Seeking Virtual Hearing Option For Women Lawyers During Pregnancy
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a writ petition seeking the option of virtual hearing for women lawyers during pregnancy and thereafter for a period of at least 26 weeks during motherhood. A Bench of Justices LN Rao and BR Gavai, while issuing notice, observed that they understood the concerns of women lawyers but added that the Courts have to revert to full physical hearing,...
Khori Gaon Evictions : Supreme Court Allows Reliance On PMAY Documents For Identity; Approves Other Conditions Of Rehabilitation Policy
The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the persons applying for rehabilitation in relation to Khori Gaon demolition to refer to documents allowed under Pradhan Manti Awas Yojana for establishing their identity, subject to further verification.While modulating the eligibility criteria framed by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad for Khori Gaon Rehabilitation to this limited extent, the...
CBSE Class 12 Exam : Supreme Court To Hear Plea Of Students' To Retain Original Result After Failing In Improvement
The Supreme Court today adjourned for November 22 the writ petition filed by class 12th students who were either declared fail or awarded very less marks in the improvement examination seeking issuance of directions to CBSE to not cancel their original result in which they were declared as Pass.The bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar directed Advocate Mamta Sharma appearing for...
'Lame Excuses', 'Passing Buck' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt In Air Pollution Matter
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi Government, calling it out for making 'lame excuses' for not taking emergent measures in handling the ongoing Delhi pollution crisis and for "passing the buck" to municipal corporations. A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant made the observations while hearing a plea by...