Exposing Illegalities Committed By Sameer Wankhede Not Defamation : Nawab Malik Tells Bombay High Court

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik has accused NCB Zonal Director - Sameer Wankhede's father of attempting to cover-up his son's illegalities by filing a defamation suit against him. Opposing the plea for ad-interim reliefs before the Bombay High Court, Malik cited the government's action of initiating a vigilance enquiry against Sameer Wankhede based on the evidence he...

Low Age Of Rape Victim Is Not Considered As The Only Or Sufficient Factor To Impose Death Sentence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the low age of the rape victim is not considered as the only or sufficient factor for imposing a death sentence.The bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai observed thus while commuting death sentence awarded to Irappa Siddappa Murgannavar who was found guilty of having subjected a five year old girl (R) to rape, killed her by...

'Governor Can't Delay Decision On ECI's Opinion About Disqualification' : Supreme Court In Manipur MLAs Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the Governor of Manipur cannot delay taking a decision on the opinion given by the Election Commission of India regarding the disqualification of 12 BJP MLAs of Manipur Assembly in the "office of profit" issue.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna made this observation after noting that the Governor is yet to...

"Hope For Reformation & Rehabilitation": Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence Awarded To Man Accused Of Rape & Murder Of 5 Year Old Girl

We believe that there is hope for reformation, rehabilitation, the Supreme Court observed while it commuted death sentence awarded to a man accused of rape and murder of a five year old girl.The court said that the accused has committed an abhorrent crime, but the option of imprisonment for life is certainly not foreclosed in this case."We believe that incarceration for life will serve...

Centre Moves Supreme Court Against Implementation Of Delhi Govt's Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme

The Central Government has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court challenging the September 27 order of the Delhi High Court which paved the way for the implementation of the Delhi Government's door step delivery of ration scheme.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna adjourned the Centre's petition at the request of Solicitor General of India...

Mullaperiyar | 'No Amount Of Rejuvenation Can Perpetuate 126-Year Old Dam' : Kerala Seeks Reconsideration Of Rule Curve Adopted By TN For Water Level

Stressing on several aspects including the ageing of Mullaperiyar Dam and rapid rise in its water levels, the State of Kerala has pressed for reconsideration of rule curve prepared by Tamil Nadu to reckon the water level at Mullaperiyar Dam, before the Supreme Court. The submissions have been made through a reply affidavit filed in compliance of Supreme Court's order dated 28.10.2021...

Can A Single Bench of Supreme Court Pass A Decree Of Divorce By Mutual Consent? Conflicting SC Orders

Can a Single Bench of the Supreme Court pass a decree of divorce by mutual consent? A few judges, while sitting singly, have passed such divorce decrees, and some others, observing that they lack such a power, have referred the cases to Division benches.Recently, a single bench of the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to grant a decree of divorce by mutual consent....

'Illusion To Think Great Cases Are Won Or Lost Because Of Their Inherent Strength Or Weakness, Advocacy Plays a Crucial Role': Senior Advocate Fali Nariman

Senior Advocate and eminent jurist Fali S Nariman on Monday underscored the importance of advocacy in the outcome of a case. Addressing young lawyers on the nuances of 'good advocacy', he stated, "It is an illusion to think that great cases are won or lost because of their inherent strength or weakness. Advocacy plays a crucial, nay, a vital role. Good advocacy consists how much and how well...

'Not The Legal Recourse' : Bar Council Of India Seeks Withdrawal Of Strike By Delhi Bar Associations Over Judgment Convicting Rajiv Khosla

The Bar Council of India has written to the Bar Council of Delhi directing and requesting it to forthwith direct and ensure that the Coordination Committee of All District Court Bar Associations of Delhi immediately withdraw the call for complete abstinence from Judicial work by Lawyers in District Courts across the State on 9th November 2021. According to the letter, it has been brought to...

Courts This Week- A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-89]

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Arbitration - Party Not Barred From Raising New Grounds To Set Aside Award In An Sec 37 Appeal: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a party is not barred from raising an additional ground for setting aside an arbitration award in arbitration appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Conciliation Act,1996, merely because the said ground was not raised in the petition under Section 34 to set aside the Arbitration award.In this case, an Arbitration award was passed in a matter between the...

Supreme Court Adjourns Plea Seeking Disclosure Of COVID Vaccine Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the writ petition seeking public disclosure of vaccine clinical trial data and post vaccination data as required by International medical norms for November 29, 2021. The bench of Justices LN Rao and AS Oka in the order said, "List on November 29, 2021 after fresh matters. Reply if any be filed in the meantime."Arguing that vaccine mandates were still...