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Dr Kafeel Khan's Release Challenged : UP Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Allahabad High Court Order Quashing His Detention Under NSA
The Uttar Pradesh Government has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against the September 1 judgment of the Allahabad High Court which quashed the detention of Dr.Kafeel Khan under the National Security Act (NSA).The petition State of UP and others v Nuzhat Parween(mother of Dr Khan), filed on October 26, is likely to be listed before the Supreme Court on December 17, as...
Full Video -6th Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture By Justice Ravindra Bhat On "Rule of Law In The Digital Age- A Constitutional Frame Work"
Supreme Court Judge Justice Ravindra Bhat will deliver the 6th Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture organized by Sarada Krishna Sadgamaya Foundation For Law and Justice on December 12 At 4.30 PMTopic :"Rule of Law In The Digital Age- A Constitutional Frame Work"Details of Programme4.30:4.35: Welcome remarks: Justice K Balakrishnan Nair.4.45: Presidential Address: Hon'ble Chief Justice...
Air Pollution: Letter Petition In Supreme Court Seeks Mandatory Registration Of FIRs Against Persons Involved In Open Waste Burning
A letter petition (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking mandatory registration of FIRs against persons involved in open waste burning or such other activities contributing to Air Pollution in the country. The representation has been made by the People's Charioteer Organization, through its General Secretary Ankur Azad, alleging that everyday billions of Indians ritually...
Supreme Court Vacates 2-Yr old Blanket Ban Restraining Other Courts From Hearing Disputes Related To BCCI, State Cricket Associations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday vacated its nearly two-year old blanket ban restraining other courts from hearing disputes related to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and state cricket associations.The apex court, on March 14, 2019, had restrained all other courts across the country from entertaining or proceeding with any matter pertaining to cash-rich BCCI and state...
Charge Under Section 149 IPC Can Be Altered To Section 34 IPC If Common Intention Among Accused Is Proved : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that it is permissible to alter a charge under Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) to a charge under Section 34 IPC if the facts prove that the crime has been committed in furtherance of a common intention.Section 149 IPC provides for vicarious liability of members of an unlawful assembly for the crime committed by any member of the assembly in furtherance of...
Executive Acting In Breach Of Judgments Would Be Invitation To Anarchy: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre For Not Making Appointment In CERC
"We have shown considerable restraint in this matter. Our restraint seems to be misunderstood!", remarked the Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul while it pulled up the Central Government for not appointing law member in Central Electricity Regulatory Commission [CERC].Expressing its anguish, the court observed that the 'Government does not seem to be interested in coming...
"We Won't Entertain": Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At Presiding Officers of Tribunals Approaching Courts For Extension Of Tenure
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure at Presiding Officers of tribunals approaching it to seek extension of tenure.The bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao was hearing a writ petition by Narinder Nath Khanna, Presiding Officer, DRT-1, Kolkata for an extension. It was pleaded on the petitioner's behalf that the new 2020 Tribunal Rules will provide for a tenure of 5 years or...
"Will Lead To Farmers Being At The Mercy Of Corporates": Bharatiya Kisan Union Bhanu Moves Supreme Court Challenging Farm Laws
Bhartiya Kisan Union Bhanu has filed an Intervention Application before the Supreme Court in the plea filed by Tiruchi Siva, Member of Parliament (DMK), challenging the three Farm Acts that have sparked protests across the country. Stating that as the Applicant, the Union through its President Bhanu Pratap Singh, received no response to the Representation duly served to...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On SLPs Against Kerala High Court Judgment On Minimum Wages Rules
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on two special leave petitions filed against a judgment of the Kerala High Court dealing with amendments brought to the Kerala Minimum Wages Rules.The SLPs were filed by the State of Kerala and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.The High Court had struck down an amendment brought to the Rules which mandated the payment of wages electronically through...
'Court Cannot Provide Panacea For All Ills' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Action Against Politician-Criminal Nexus Based On Vohra Committee Report
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed as withdrawn a plea which sought for acting on the recommendations of the Vohra Committee Report of 1993 on the nexus between criminals and politicians."The Court cannot provide panacea for all ills", orally remarked Justice S K Kaul, the presiding judge of the bench.The bench, also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy, granted...
'Impossible To Pass Orders On A Petition Like This' : Supreme Court On Plea For More Stringent Punishments For Corruption, Black Money Etc
"You cannot expect the judiciary to take over all roles", stated the Supreme Court on Friday while dismissing as withdrawn a plea seeking for directions to Centre to ascertain the feasibility of confiscating 100% black money, benami property etc. and to award life imprisonment in offences related to corruption. A Bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul heard the submissions...