'My Lord Or Your Honour?': How To Address Judges In India?

On 13th August 2020, an interesting exchange happened between the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and a lawyer on how to address the Court. A lawyer addressed the bench presided by the CJI, which was hearing the cases through video conference, as 'Your Honour'. "Are you appearing before the US Supreme Court?", CJI Bobde asked the lawyer. According to CJI, the use of ' Your Honour' is not...

SC Issues Contempt Notice On Plea Alleging Non-Implementation Of PwD Reservation Quota In Promotions [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court today issued notices on a contempt petition filed against non-implementation of its order providing for reservation in promotions to the Persons with Disabilities in all identified posts in Group A and Group B. A bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, Navin Sinha and Indira Banerjee has issued notices to the Central Government and its concerned departments on the...

SC Allows Registration Of BS-IV Vehicles (Except In Delhi-NCR) Which Could Not Be Registered In March Due To Lockdown [Read Order]

The Supreme Court has granted a limited relief with respect to the registration of BS-IV vehicles."There are still stated to be a large number of sales which have been made and uploaded on the E-Vaahan Portal, even temporary registrations were made. Their registration during the lockdown period could not be made. Hence, we allow registration of such vehicles only which could not be...

[Mumbai Coastal Road Project] 'Don't Reclaim Stretch Of Sea Not Required For Reclamation Work': SC Seeks Map Earmarking Development Works

The Supreme Court on Monday told the the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) not to encroach upon more land than is required on its ongoing reclamation coastal road project work between Worli sea face & the Worli end of the sea-link.In this backdrop, the a bench comprising Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubraminiun asked the BMC to submit a map along with...

CJI Bobde Recuses Himself From Hearing Andhra Govt's Plea Against HC Order Staying Trifurcation Of Capitals [Read Petition]

CJI SA Bobde on Tuesday recused himself from hearing Andhra Pradesh Government's plea against the interim stay order passed by the High Court on the formation of three capital cities in the State. As the Special Leave Petition came up for consideration before the Bench, which also comprised of Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, senior advocate Ranjit Kumar pointed out that...

'A Bar Silenced Under Threat Of Contempt Cannot Lead To A Strong Court' : Advocates Express Dismay At Contempt Verdict Against Prashant Bhushan

Expressing disappointment at the Supreme Court verdict holding Advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for two tweets, over 1300 advocates have issued a statement, demanding that the conviction should not be given effect to until the issue is reviewed by a larger bench in an open court hearing.Pointing out that it is the duty lawyers to freely bring any shortcomings to the notice...

When Courts Are Getting Ready To Start Physical Functioning, Why Can't Exams Be Held? SC In NEET-JEE Plea

While considering a petition seeking postponement of NEET-JEE exams, Justice Arun Mishra, the presiding judge of the bench, observed that life should move on even during COVID-19 times."Are you not demanding that Courts should open? When Courts are getting ready to start physical functioning, how can you say that exams cannot be held?Why can't exams be held with precautions?", Justice...

[Transfer Of Property Act] Protection U/s 53A Available To Person Put In Possession And Has Agreement Of Lease In His Favour: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has observed that protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is available to a person who is put in possession pursuant to an agreement of lease in his favour though no lease has been executed and registered.In this case, the Government acquired a land which belonged to Gaon Sabha Luhar Heri, Delhi. M/s. K.C. Sharma & Co. claimed compensation on...

Contempt Verdict Against Prashant Bhushan Suffers From 'Great Imbalances'; Will File Review: Dhavan Tells SC

The August 14 judgment of the Supreme Court holding Advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for two tweets suffered from 'great imbalances', submitted Dr. Rajeev Dhavan, Senior Advocate, in the Supreme Court on Monday.Dr.Dhavan was representing Bhushan in another suo moto contempt case taken in 2009 over his allegations in an interview to Tehelka magazine that at least half...

When Can Corruption Allegations Against Judges Be Made Public? SC Frames Questions In 2009 Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Monday framed larger questions for consideration in the 11-year old the suo-moto contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan for alleging that at least half of the 16 Chief Justices of India were corrupt in an interview given to Tehelka magazine in 2009.A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, BR Gavai & Krishna Murari stated that the following questions, having...

"Judges Not Politicians, Cannot Defend Attacks & Imputations Of Bias": Petitioner In Plea Seeking Declaration Of No Freedom Of Speech On Hearings & Judgments Tells SC

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned by 15 days, a plea seeking a declaration that there is no freedom of speech and expression vis-à-vis pending matters before courts of law, except to the extent of fair and true reporting.A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, BR Gavai & Krishna Murari heard the petitioner-Dr. Subhash Vijayran who submitted that "Judges are not Politicians & cannot...

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