Killing Of Stray Dogs: SC Issues Notice On Contempt Plea [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the ‘Stray Dogs Eradication Group’ and the Attingal Municipality in Kerala on a Contempt Petition alleging that several stray dogs were butchered last month, despite several SC orders urging them to abstain from the act.Justice Dipak Misra also directed all Respondents to be present in the Court to explain their actions, and listed the matter...

CBI Failed To Live Up To It's Reputation: SC [Read Judgment]

Lethargy on its part is intolerable. If CBI fails to act timely, people’s faith will be shaken in its effectiveness, the bench told CBI.Though the Supreme Court allowed appeals preferred by the Central Bureau of Investigation by restoring criminal conspiracy charges against Lalu Prasad and others in a fodder scam case, the bench, commenting on the delay caused in filing SLPs, has said it...

Rape Victim's Kin’s Consent Enough For Abortion? SC To Ponder

The Supreme Court was today wondering if the kin of a rape victim be asked to give consent for termination of her pregnancy or should it be left to her alone?This question will be deliberated by the Supreme Court tomorrowA bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra is hearing a case of a 35- year-old HIV-positive destitute woman, who was raped on the streets of Patna and is 26 weeks pregnant.SC...

SC Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Complete Ban On Female Genital Mutilation [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking a complete ban on the practice of female genital mutilation or khatna, and demanding that it be declared as a cognizable, non-compoundable and non-bailable offence.Terming it an "extremely important and sensitive issue", Bench comprising Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, Justice S.K. Kaul and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud  sought...

Dispute Settlement Impossible: Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai Tell SC

The bench said: "It is not possible to say anything at this stage. We can't force the parties for settlement. We tried our best to persuade the parties while hearing them in-chamber."Ace tennis Leander Paes and his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai, who appeared before the Supreme Court, have told the court that settlement of their dispute is not possible.Rhea's counsel told the bench...

Publish Annual Report, Update All Plans, Make Website Multilingual: SC Directs National Disaster Management Authority [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the National Disaster Management Authority to regularly publish its Annual Report, to review and update all plans, and to make its website multilingual, “so that all concerned may benefit”.The Court was hearing two Petitions, one filed by Mr. Gaurav Kumar Bansal and the other by the Foundation for Restoration of National Values. The Petitions were filed...

Senior Designation: SC Invites Suggestions From HC Bar Associations [Read Notice]

Secretary General of Supreme Court of India has issued a communication to all accredited High Court Bar Associations to intervene with the suggestions, if any in the matter of Indira Jaising Vs Supreme Court of India, relating to designation of Senior Advocates under Sec 16(2) of Advocates Act,1961.It was in July, 2015 Senior Advocate Indira Jaising filed a petition in Supreme Court of...

Breaking: SC Allows CBI's Plea Against Dropping Of Charges Against Lalu Prasad Yadav In Fodder Scam [Read Judgment]

In a huge setback to RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav and two others, the Supreme Court today restored criminal conspiracy charges against him in a fodder scam case.The Court has allowed the petition filed by CBI against dropping of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav by Jharkhand HCSignificantly a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra also said "for each offence a separate...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

Death Penalty For Nirbhaya Convicts UpheldSupreme Court of India on Friday upheld the Death penalty of convicts in Nirbhaya Rape and Death Case. The Judgment was passed unanimously by Justices Dipak Misra, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan. Justice Banumati wrote a separate but concurring Judgment.Word ‘Payable’ In Section 40(A) (Ia) Of Income Tax Act Also Covers Amount Actually...

SC Clears Decks For Andheri Building Redevelopment, Asks Minority Flat-Owners To Vacate By May 10 [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the decks for the redevelopment of a building in Andheri (W), dismissing a plea for intervention filed by four society members who refused to vacate.The Bench comprising Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice S.K. Kaul found no ground for interference in exercise of the powers under Article 136 of the Indian Constitution,...

Promotion Eligibility: Total Experience Counts, Not Just Experience In Region Where They Seek Promotion: SC [Read Judgment]

Rule does not require that the candidate must have acquired experience of five years in the region where he seeks promotion, the bench held.Interpreting a service rule which required “five years’ regular service ‘in the respective regions’” to be qualified for promotion, the Supreme Court, in MM Thomas vs Union of India, has held that it only means the candidates should have served...

Income Of Claimants From Compassionate Appointment Not To Be Deducted From MACT Compensation Payable: SC [Read Judgment]

The financial benefit of the compassionate employment is not liable to be deducted at all from the compensation amount, the Bench said.The Supreme Court in National Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Rekhaben, has held that the income from compassionate employment granted to the claimant is not liable to be deducted from the compensation amount which is liable to be paid either by the owner/ the driver...