Why Vohra Committee Report Not Acted Upon ? What About Fast Track Courts For Trying Legislators? SC

“Income under each head should be probed. All these should be inquired. The public needs an answer. The people should get to know the state of affairs” “It is not enough that a legislator discloses a legitimate source of income. It is important to inquire that how did the person get in that position to earn that income”. -  Justice ChelameswarThe Supreme Court bench headed by...

Assets Case: "What Sealed Cover When All Details Already In Newspapers?" Justice Chelameswar To CBDT Lawyer

The final hearing in the case pertaining to amassing of wealth by MPs and MLAs began in Supreme Court with Justice J Chelameswar in a lighter vein asking the CBDT how content of  an affidavit "supposedly being filed in sealed cover" carrying details of all the MPs and MLAs was already in newspapers.Justice Chelameswar said he had seen it almost all main newspapers and even in vernacular...

No Defense Available To A Delinquent To Say There Was 'No Loss Or Profit' Resulting In A Case When He Is Found To Have Acted Without Authority- SC [Read Judgment]

While dismissing the appeal filed by an Assistant of LIC against punishment imposed for financial irregularities on job, the Supreme Court observed that the delinquent employee cannot make a plea that punishment ought to be avoided as  no loss or profit was caused as a result of the misconduct.The appellant was found to have issued receipts to policy holders, without actually receiving...

Rejecting Roy’s Plea, SC Goes Ahead With Aamby Valley Auction [Read Order]

In a huge setback to Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, the Supreme Court today said the auction of Aamby Valley will proceed as per the court’s April order and rejected his plea to put it on hold.The three judge special bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the registrar general of the Bombay high court to be personally present to oversee the auction scheduled to take place...

SC To Hear Rohingya Refugees Case On Sep 18, Petitioners File Supplementary Affidavit [Read Affidavit]

The Writ Petition filed by Advocate Prashant Bhushan against the proposed deportation of Rohingya refugees has been listed for 18 September, after the Centre sought more time to respond to it.The Petitioners further filed a supplementary affidavit before the Apex Court on Monday, stating, “That the petitioners face an imminent danger of being deported vide the government directions in...

7 MPs, 98 MLAs Under CBDT Scanner For Substantial Jump In Their Assets

NGO Lok Prahari had sought disclosure of the sources of income by the candidates contesting elections when they file nomination for polls, and had pointed to alleged increase in assets of 26 Lok Sabha and 11 Rajya Sabha MPs and 257 MLAs.Four days after the Supreme Court pulled up the Centre and directed furnishing of details of action initiated against lawmakers, some of...

SC Tells Jaypee Infratech (JIL) To Deposit Rs. 2,000 Cr, Directors Shall Not Leave India [Read The Modified Directions]

Today's Directions;a) The IRP shall forthwith take over the Management of JIL. The IRP shall formulate and submit an Interim Resolution Plan within 45 days before this Court. The Interim Resolution Plan shall make all necessary provisions to protect the interests of the home buyers; b) Mr.Shekhar Naphade, learned senior counsel along with Ms.Shubhangi Tuli, Advocate-on-Record, shall...

Constitute Spl. Benches To Hear Criminal Appeals on Saturdays: CJI Dipak Misra Writes To HC CJs

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra has written to the Chief Justices of all High Courts, requesting them to constitute Special Benches on Saturdays for hearing criminal appeals/ jail appeals in which legal aid has been provided.The CJI’s letter began with identification of the issue of increasing backlog of cases due to delay in disposal. “As you are aware, a large number of criminal...

INX Media Case: No Relief For Karti As SC Posted His Plea for Hearing On Sept 18 [Read The Counter Filled By Karti]

Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, cannot travel abroad at least till next week, as the Supreme Court has decided to pass final order on September 18 in the INX Media Case.Karti is facing investigation for allegedly receiving Rs. 305 crore to get the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to a private company by using his influence when his father...

SC Notice To EC On Plea For Disqualification Of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Supreme Court today sought the views of the Election Commission on a petition which sought disqualification of Bihar Chief Minister and JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar, alleging that he did not disclose in election affidavits an FIR against him in a murder case.The notice was issued by a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar  and D Y Chandrachud. The reply of...

SC Agrees To Hear Plea For Total Ban Of Blue Whale Game In India [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition seeking directions for country-wide ban on the deadly online game Blue Whale Challenge after several incidents of young children committing suicide due to the game have come to light.Filing a PIL through advocate Jaya Sukin, Madurai-based advocate N S Ponnaiah said the game is gaining popularity through...

Ryan School Murder: SC Notice On Plea Seeking Better Security, CBI/SIT Probe

The Supreme Court today issued notice to Centre, Haryana and all states on a petition filed by father of a 7 year old boy murdered inside the toilet of Ryan International School in Gurgaon seeking better safety and security measures in all schools across the country.Centre and Haryana government have to reply separately on demand for a CBI or SIT probe into the murder.The notice seeking a...