Explainer: Inter-State Arrest, Transit Remand & Right To Legal Representation

The concepts of 'transit remand' and 'norms for inter-state arrests' are being widely discussed in the wake of the arrest of 21-year old climate activist Disha Ravi by the Delhi Police from her Bengaluru resident in the 'toolkit' case.Many legal experts have questioned the Ravi's custody saying that it was not accompanied with a 'transit remand order' from Bengaluru and norms for...

'Dissent Is The Hallmark Of Democracy':Justice Deepak Gupta , 'Now Jail is The Rule Bail is The Exception': Rebecca John [Full Video]

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Subsequent Purchaser Can Also Challenge Readiness & Willingness Of Plaintiff In A Specific Performance Suit: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that subsequent purchaser of the suit property can challenge the readiness and willingness on part of the plaintiff in a specific performance suit.In this case, a suit seeking specific performance was dismissed by the Trial Court holding that the plaintiff had failed to prove the genuineness of the agreement. In appeal, the High Court observed that the...

Delhi High Court Relies On Ravish Kumar's NDTV Video While Granting Bail To 3 Riots Accused

The Court observed that there was no evidence whatsoever, whether direct,circumstantial or forensic, against the accused.

Explainer : What Is 'Transit Anticipatory Bail'? When Can 'Transit Bail' Be Granted?

Recently, words like "Transit Bail" "Transit Anticipatory Bail" have caught the nation's attention, in the wake of the 'toolkit' case. The Bombay High Court last week granted 10 days transit anticipatory bail to Shantanu Muluk whose arrest was sought by the Delhi Police in connection with the toolkit case. Following this, a Mumbai based lawyer, Adv. Nikita Jacob was also granted three...

Bangalore Riots- Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Grant Of Bail To Bangalore's Former Mayor Sampath Raj

Supreme Court has on Friday issued notice in plea challenge Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to former Mayor of Bangalore Sampath Raj and former Corporator Abdul Raqueeb Zakir in the Bangalore Riot Case. The Court has issued notice returnable in three weeks. A division Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy issued the direction while hearing the plea...

In A Democracy People Should Have Faith in The Govt. Not Fear Of Govt: Justice Deepak Gupta

"Right to dissent is a hallmark of the democracy. Even if one party comes into power, it is not immune to criticism and right to dissent allows such criticism. There can be no progress if we stifle dissent", said Justice Deepak Gupta on Friday.Addressing the virtual audience at the webinar on the Right To Dissent organised by Live Law, the former Supreme Court judge said that it is a pleasure...

BREAKING :Delhi Court Reserves Orders On Disha Ravi's Bail Plea; Asks Police About Evidence Linking 'Toolkit' To Jan 26 Violence

A Delhi Court on Saturday reserved orders on the regular bail application filed by 22-year old climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested by Delhi police from her Bangalore residence on February 13 in the case registered over the 'farmers protest toolkit' shared by global environmental activist Greta Thunberg.Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana of Patiala House Courts put up the...

"If I prefer King Fu Over Yoga, Will I Become Chinese Spy?' Interesting Courtroom Exchange In Disha Ravi Bail Hearing

A Delhi Court is hearing #DishaRavi's bail plea, a 22-year old climate activist who was sent to judicial custody in relation to the #Toolkit...

Delhi High Court To Resume Complete Physical Hearing Of Courts From March 15

The Full Court of Delhi High Court has decided to start the complete physical hearing of Cases from March 15.As per the new Circular;"In continuation of this Court's Office Order No.1/RG/DHC/2021 dated 14.01.2021, Hon'ble Full Court has been pleased to order that the existing syst~m of hearing the matters in this Court shall continue upto 12.03.2021. It has further been ordered that all...

Supreme Court Stays SAT Order Setting Aside SEBI Penalty On SBI, Bank Of Baroda, LIC In UTI AMC Case

The Supreme Court on Friday directed a stay on the order of Securities Appellate Tribunal whereby it set aside market regulator SEBI's order imposing fine of 10 lakh each on State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and LIC for failing to reduce their stakes to below 10% in UTI Asset Management Company.A division Bench of Justice Nageswara Rao and Justice Ravindra Bhat have also issued...

PIL In Supreme Court Seeks 'Declaration Of Breach Of Oath' By Union Minister VK Singh For His Alleged 'Comments' On India- China LAC Issue

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction for declaring the alleged breach of oath committed by Union Minster, General (Rtd.) VK Singh after he allegedly made certain unwelcoming remarks on the India China LAC issue. The petition has been filed by Chandrasekaran Ramasamy, a social worker, writer and an activist by profession whereas the petition...