Landmark Step To Transparency: Supreme Court Collegium Proceedings Are Now In Public Domain

The Supreme Court collegium seems to have finally given in to the mounting pressure for ensuring transparency in the process of appointment and transfer of Judges. For the first time ever, the Collegium has decided to place its decisions in the public domain.The Supreme Court website now has a new tab called ‘Collegium Resolutions’, currently consisting of recommendations...

SC Issues Notice To Karnataka On Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into ‘Misappropriation’ Of MNREGA Funds [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, issued notice to the Karnataka Government on a Petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption and misappropriation of over Rs. 10 crore of MNREGA funds by the officials of the Watershed Development Department, Kollegal in Chamarajanagar district.The Bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar...

SC Orders Suo Motu Transfer Of Haryana Judicial Service Exam Scam Case From P&H HC To SC [Read Order]

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of question paper leak in the Haryana Judicial  Service (Preliminary) Examination-2017A Bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday ordered the matter to be transferred to the Apex Court. The case will now be heard on 20 November.The Petition before the High Court had been filed by...

SC Directs Tamil Nadu Government To Decide Slain Forest Brigand Veerappan's Brother, Mathaiyan's Plea For Remission

The Supreme Court on October 3, directed the Tamil Nadu Government, to decide within four weeks, the representation of Mathaiyan seeking premature release from prison.  The bench of the  Chief Justice Dipak Misra, and Justices A.M.Khanwilkar, and D.Y.Chandrachud, has also directed the Government to communicate the decision to him, so that he is entitled in law to challenge the same...

Breaking: SC Issues Directions For Speedy Disposal Of Cheque Cases; Court Can Close Proceedings On Satisfaction Of Payment Of Cheque Amount, Cost & Interest [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has clarified that an accused in a case under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act can be discharged even without the consent of the complainant, if the Court is satisfied that the complainant has been duly compensated.  It was also held that the normal role of criminal law that composition of offence is possible only with the consent of complainant/victim is...

Will Cracker Ban Be Restored In Delhi/NCR ? SC To Hear Kids’ Plea Tomorrow

Two weeks before Diwali, the Supreme Court will tomorrow hear a plea filed by three kids- Arjun Gopal and others- seeking restoration of its last year's order banning firecrackers in the Delhi-National Capital Region.The plea has also sought recall of apex court verdict dated September 12 which had temporarily lifted the order of November 11, 2016, suspending permanent licences for sale...

Justice Chandrachud Upset By Lawyer’s Comment That SC Is Dominated By Pro-Govt. Judges

Thursday’s hearing in Azam Khan case in which the Chief Justice Dipak Misra-led bench referred the issue of laying down a law on action to be taken against individuals holding a public office or a person in authority or in charge of governance making irresponsible statements also witnessed discussion on several issues like reasonable restriction of freedom of expression. Justice D...

Insurance Claim Can’t Be Rejected For Mere Delay In Intimating Insurer About Vehicle Theft: SC [Read Judgment]

The condition regarding the delay shall not be a shelter to repudiate the insurance claims which have been otherwise proved to be genuine, the bench observed.The Supreme Court, in Om Prakash vs. Reliance General Insurance, has observed that though the owner has to intimate the insurer immediately after the theft of the vehicle, this condition should not bar settlement of genuine...

What Action Be Taken Against Persons In Authority Making Reckless Statements? SC Refers Matter To Constitution Bench

The Chief Justice Dipak Misra led bench of the Supreme Court today referred to a Constitution Bench the issue of laying down a law on action to be taken against individuals holding a public office or a person in authority or in charge of governance making irresponsible statements.The court had earlier framed four questions while hearing the case where a petition had been filed seeking...

BCI Chairman Issues Statement Justifying Stand Against Dushyant Dave [Read Statement]

In an appeal to the legal fraternity, Chairman of the Bar Council of India Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra has sought “moral support of the entire legal fraternity” to thwart attempts to “scandalize the Institution”. The release encourages all lawyers to come together to support the institution and the system, stating, “Your silence on such a crucial issue is encouraging the elements and...

SC Stays Bombay HC Judgment on Appointment Of Prosecutors [Read Petition And Order]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Bombay High Court order directing the Maharashtra government to follow its 1997 rules for appointments of public prosecutors (PP) and additional public prosecutors (APP) for the districts by promoting assistant public prosecutors.The State of Maharashtra has filed appeal against the Judgment of Bombay High Court in Maharashtra State Public...

SC Issues Guidelines On Quashing Of FIR/Criminal Proceedings On The Ground Of Settlement Between Parties[Read Judgment]

A three-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has summarized the principles that need to be kept in mind by the High Courts while considering a plea for quashing an FIR/ Criminal Proceedings under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure on the ground of settlement between parties.The Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud...