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'You Made A Law Without Enough Consultation' : Supreme Court's Key Observations On Farm Laws, Farmers Protests
The Supreme Court on Monday made strong oral observations criticizing the Central Government for its handling of the farmers protests.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices V Ramasubramanian and AS Bopanna was hearing a batch of petitions which seek the removal of the protesting farmers near Delhi borders and also another set of petitions challenging the contentious...
Rtd Judge's Plea Andhra HC Inquiry Against Alleged Conspiracy To Destabilize Judiciary :SC Asks Petitioner To File Affidavit
The Supreme Court on Monday required Retired Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge, Justice V. Eswaraiah to file an affidavit admitting that he did enter into an alleged private phone conversation with a suspended District Munsif Magistrate of Andhra Pradesh, into which an inquiry has been ordered by the High Court. After it was alleged that the phone call disclosed a "serious...
Breaking: Supreme Court Hints At Stay On Implementation Of Farm Laws And Formation Of Committee, Will Pass Order
The Supreme Court on Monday hinted that it will stay the implementation of the three farm laws, in order to prevent violence and breaking of laws. The full order is likely to be released by the Court by the end of the day."You tell us if you will put on hold the implementation of the laws. Otherwise we will do it. What is the problem in keeping it in abeyance?", the CJI asked the...
"We Are Extremely Disappointed At The Way Govt. Handling The Farmers Protests And Farm Laws",Chief Justice Bobde
The Supreme Court on Monday proposed the Government to consider to put on hold the implementation of the three farm laws, to make sure that the dispute between the protestors and the Government is amicably settled.The Chief Justice SA Bobde said that if the Centre was not doing it, then the Court will go ahead and stay the implementation of the laws."You tell us if you will put on hold...
Extra Chance For UPSC Candidates Under 'Active Consideration', Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned a plea seeking for an extra chance for civil service aspirants in giving the UPSC exams on account of the difficulties that may have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, BR Gavai and Krishna Murari heard the submission of ASG SV Raju who sought for time as previously the Centre had stated that the issue...
Whether Reservation In Promotion Can Be Granted To Persons With Disability If Their Entry Point Was Different? Supreme Court To Examine
Can persons having physical disability could be granted reservation in promotion if their entry point was not of a person with disability under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act ? The Supreme Court will consider the issue in a Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Kerala. The State approached the Apex Court challenging...
Madhya Pradesh Governor Promulgates The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020
The Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Anandiben Patel has promulgated The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020. The ordinance has been published in the gazette notification (dated 09th January 2021). It may be noted that the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on 26th December gave its nod to the draft ordinance which has several provisions that are similar to the ordinance issued by...
Victims Of 1975 Emergency Move Supreme Court Seeking Designation As "Freedom Fighter"
The All India Loktantra Senani Joint Action Committee has moved an application before the Supreme Court, seeking intervention in the writ petition urging that the 1975 emergency was unconstitutional, praying that the persons illegally detained during the Emergency be accorded the designation of freedom fightersThe Supreme Court had in December last year agreed to examine whether a...
Supreme Court To Consider Review Petitions Against Aadhaar Verdict Tomorrow
The review petitions against the September 2018 verdict of the Supreme Court upholding the Aadhaar project are listed before a five judge bench tomorrow.A Constitution Bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan, S Abdul Nazeer and BR Gavai will consider the petitions at 1.30 pm in chamber. Of the review bench, Justices Khanwilkar, Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan...
Govt Sitting On Collegium Recommendations Without Decision Not A Democratic Process Or Healthy Practice : Justice Chelameswar
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice J Chelameswar recently criticized the practice of Central Government sitting over recommendations for judicial appointment as "not a democratic process nor a healthy practice"."If the Government has concrete and legally tenable material to object to a recommendation, they have a right to object and discuss with the Chief Justice. But simply not...