Heart Ailment Not A 'Disability' Covered Under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a heart ailment (Dilated Cardiomyopathy condition) is not covered within the definition of disability in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ActThe bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy observed thus while dismissing an appeal against Patna High Court judgment which upheld the order of a Shipping Corporation...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Setting Up Of National and State Mortal Remains Management Disposal Protocol

The Supreme Court has on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to Centre and the States to set up a National and State Mortal Remains Management Disposal Protocol for pandemic and non- pandemic times within a reasonable period. The plea also sought directions to the State Governments to designate the District Medical Officer to be appropriate authority for implementation...

Supreme Court Stays Dismantling Of Decommissioned Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier 'INS Viraat'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the dismantling of decommissioned Indian Navy aircraft carrier 'INS Viraat' while issuing notice on a petition filed by a private company, who offered to preserve the iconic ship in national interest.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India was considering a petition filed by M/s Envitech Marine Consultants Private Limited, which is interested in...

Killing Of Tigress 'Avni' :Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Maharashtra Officials For Rewarding Shooters

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a contempt notice to Maharashtra Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge IAS and eight others for announcing reward to the killers of Avni, an adult tigress in Yavatmal district in 2018.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde issued notice on a contempt petition filed by wildlife researcher Sangeet Dongra, who said that the reward was granted...

Delhi Court Defers The Pronouncement Of Judgment On Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani To Feb 17

The judgment on MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani has been deferred to February 17 by a Delhi Court.The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts, Ravindra Kumar Pandey today deferred passing his verdict in the defamation case of former MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani to Feb 17, stating that the written submissions were...

'Make A Representation To CBDT': Supreme Court Directs NRI Man Seeking Maintenance Of 'Non-Resident Status' In FY 2020-21 On Account Of COVID19

Supreme Court has on Wednesday directed a representation to be made to the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding reliefs to be granted to Non Resident Indians in terms of payment of taxes under the Income Tax Act for financial year 2020-21 in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. A Bench headed by Justice UU Lalit issued the directions in the plea filed by a Non-Resident Indian,seeking...

Contamination Of Yamuna: SC Impleads, Issues Notice To Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi Jal Board, Faridabad, Agra, Lucknow, Aligarh Municipalities

Observing that pollution-free water is a fundamental right which a welfare state is bound to ensure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for response from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in pursuance of its suo motu cognisance of the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers", foremost the contamination of the Yamuna. In addition to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the CJ-led bench also...

'Skin To Skin' Judgment : Supreme Court Issues Notice On NCW Plea Challenging Bombay HC's POCSO Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition filed by the National Commission for Women challenging the controversial judgment of Bombay High Court(Nagpur Bench) which held that groping over clothes without actual 'skin to skin' touch will not amount to 'sexual assault' under the POCSO Act.A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India also issued notice on another petition...

[One Year LLM] "BCI Has No Power To Regulate LLM Course"; NLU Consortium Tells Supreme Court, Hearing For Interim Relief Tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till tomorrow the hearing of two writ petitions challenging the decision of the Bar Council of India to scrap one-year LLM program. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde will hear the plea for interim relief in petitions filed by the Consortium of National Law Universities and another by Rishabh Soni tomorrow. Delete SC to consider...

Supreme Court Stays Delhi HC Order Directing Private Unaided Schools To Provide Internet Gadgets Free Of Cost To EWS Students For Online Classes

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Delhi High Court judgment which directed private unaided as well as government schools like 'Kendriya Vidyalayas' to provide gadgets and internet packages to students from economically weaker section (EWS) or disadvantaged group so that they have access to online classes.A bench led by CJI stayed the HC judgment while issuing notice on a petition by...

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Arrest Of Sri Lankan Naval Personnel For Killing Indian Fishermen

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking for the arrest of Sri Lankan naval personnel accused of killing four Indian fishermen in January 2021 and for a compensation of Rs. 5 crores each from the Sri Lankan Government to the family of the victims. Filed by Advocate Narender Kumar Verma and drawn by Advocate CR Jaya Sukin , the plea also prays for steps to be taken to...

Use Of Force By Recovery Agents Of Govt. Banks, MFIs: SC Dismisses Plea With Liberty Of Representation Before Concerned Ministry

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL seeking guidelines against the use of force by recovery agents of government banks and micro finance institutions, with liberty to the petitioner to make a representation to the concerned ministry. "This petition is about the use of force by recovery agents of government banks and micro finance institutions. This is against the rule of law....