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'Very Arrogant', 'No Respect For Court Orders' : Supreme Court Dismisses UP Govt Secretaries' Plea Against Arrest Warrants
The Supreme Court on Saturday made scathing remarks against the Officers from State of UP against whom bailable warrants have been issued by the High Court, for their 'reckless attitude' in not respecting the Court orders.A Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli was hearing a petition challenging the High Court's recent order...
After Supreme Court Expresses Concerns About Children Amid Pollution, Delhi Govt Decides To Close Schools For A Week
Expressing serious concern towards the probable effect of Delhi's present air pollution crisis on the health of school going children, the Supreme Court on Saturday asked the Delhi Government what steps have been taken in that regard.Addressing Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra appearing for Delhi Government, a bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice ...
Sec 40 RERA - Homebuyers Entitled To Recover Amount Invested Along With Interest As Land Revenue Arrears From Builder : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday (11th November) had, inter alia, held that the amount invested by the allottees, which is often their life savings, along with the interest thereon as quantified by the regulatory authority or the adjudicating officer can be recovered as arrears of land revenue by them from the builders, under Section 40(1) of the Real...
Supreme Court Raps Manipur Govt For Not Inviting Fresh Tenders To Transport Grains From FCI Depot To Child Development Project Officers
The Supreme Court on Friday deprecated State of Manipur for lethargy and negligence on the State and Social Welfare Department ("Department") part for not issuing the fresh tender process and Notice Inviting Tenders ("NIT") after 2018 for transporting rice and other micronutrients from Food Corporation of India's depots in the State to offices of Child Development Project...
Employer Can Terminate Service In The Event Of Suppressing Or On Submitting False Information By The Employee: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that in the event of any suppression or on submitting false information, it is always open for the employer to cancel the candidature or terminate service of the employee/candidate.In the year 1994, the appellant in this case was selected and appointed as Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police Service. His services were terminated on the ground that that he was a deserter...
'I Learnt English In 8th Standard, Studied In Telugu Medium School' : CJI Ramana
The hearing of the matter relating to Delhi pollution crisis on Saturday witnessed an interesting exchange between the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta as to how both of them have not received most part of their education from English medium.The exchange happened after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought to apologize for a misunderstanding created by...
Section 307 IPC - Intention To Be Ascertained From Weapon Used, Body Part Chosen For Assault & Nature Of Injury: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that, in attempt to murder cases (Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code), the intention has to be ascertained from the weapon used, part of the body chosen for assault and the nature of the injury caused.The Court observed thus while dismissing appeal filed by accused whose conviction under Section 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC was upheld by the High Court...
Mullaperiyar Dam Case : 'Not Looking At It Adversarially', Supreme Court Says Adjourning Hearing To Nov 22
The Supreme Court on Saturday observed that it was not looking at the dispute between the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the Mullaperiyar dam issue in an adversarial manner.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar made this oral remark while adjourning a batch of petitions filed by Kerala-based petitioners seeking directions to ensure the safety of the 126-year old...
Local Authority Must Take Responsibility For Allowing Slum Encroachments In Railway Land : Supreme Court
"You allow the encroachment and then say the State is responsible….It is under the Railway Land but under your governance. You have to ensure that no encroachment takes place", Court told Surat Municipality.
RERA Authority Can Delegate Single Member To Decide Homebuyers' Complaint Under Section 31 : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday (11th November) had, inter alia, held that exercising power under Section 81, the regulatory authority is expressly permitted to delegate a single member to decide complaints filed by the homebuyers under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 ("Act").A Bench comprising Justices Uday Umesh...
'Farmer Bashing Has Become A Fashion Now; Stubble Burning Not The Only Reason For Pollution': Supreme Court Asks About Firecracker Ban, Vehicular Emissions
The Supreme Court on Saturday said that stubble burning by farmers cannot be blamed entirely for the Delhi's worsening air quality.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice DY Chandrachud said that there are other contributors to pollution such as vehicular emissions, firecrackers, industrial emissions, dust etc., which need to be addressed on...
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis : 'If Necessary, Think Of 2 Days Lockdown' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Take Emergency Steps
The Supreme Court on Saturday expressed serious concerns at the worsening air quality of Delhi, and asked the Central Government to take immediate measures to address the situation after discussing with the concerned state governments.The bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant highlighted that there are other causes of pollution...