SC Refuses To Pass Interim Order On PIL Against Allotment Of 2 Houses To UP CM

In yet another shot in the arm of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to pass any interim direction in a PIL which raised objection to the allotment of two official residences to him in Lucknow.The court, however, deferred the hearing of the matter after the election in the state is over. The UP Assembly election is scheduled to be held...

Breaking: Bombay HC Finds Prima Facie Case Of Contempt Against JOLLY LLB 2, Orders Committee To Submit Report

In a surprising development, a division bench of the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has held that prima facie there appears to be a case of contempt against the upcoming film Jolly LLB 2.The bench headed by Justice VM Kanade has ordered a three member committee to be formed for a review of the movie to examine whether a case of contempt can be made out against the movie. The...

Limits on Cash withdrawals From Current Accounts & ATMs Withdrawn: Limits On Savings Accounts To Continue [Read Notification]

Reserve Bank Of India has withdrawn the limits on cash withdrawals from Current accounts/ Cash credit accounts/ Overdraft account and ATMs with Immediate Effect.As per the circular the limits on Savings Bank accounts will continue for the present and are under consideration for withdrawal in the near future.The limits were imposed on 8th  November, 2016 in  the wake of withdrawal of...

SC Appoints Committee Headed By Ex-CAG Vinod Rai For Administration Of BCCI [Read Order]

The Supreme Court today appointed a four member panel headed by former CAG Vinod Rai to administer the day to day affairs of the BCCI after the removal of its president Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke for non-implementation of Lodha panel reforms.A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said the CEO of BCCI shall henceforth report to the newly formed committee of administrators.Apart...

Centre Asks CJI Khehar To Dismiss Judges Appointment PILs; He Refuses

The sensitive judges appointments matter raised by two PILs filed by Lt Col Anil Kabotra and Ashwini Upadhyaya, on which previous chief justice T S Thakur constantly pulled up the government, came up before Chief Justice J S Khehar for the first time.Making use of change of bench Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi urged the CJI to dismiss the PILs contending that such matters should be dealt at...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

Licensed Surveyor a public servantThe Supreme Court held that a Licensed Surveyor under Section 18A of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act would be treated as “public servant” for the purposes of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.CBI probe against Former CBI chiefSupreme Court   ordered CBI probe against former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha for allegedly abusing his position to favour...

Review Advocates Act To Check Continued Fitness Of Advocates To Conduct Criminal Trial: Madhya Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh recently opined that the Advocates Act be reviewed to check continued fitness of advocates to conduct criminal trials, taking into account advanced age and mental and physical infirmity.“The interest of justice may suffer if the counsel conducting the trial is physically or mentally unfit on account of any disability. The interest of the society is paramount...

Licensed Surveyor Is A ‘Public Servant’ For The Purposes Of Prevention Of Corruption Act: SC [Read Judgment]

It is, the statutory work of preparing survey sketches which is bestowed upon these licensed surveyors and thus, they are performing statutory duty / public functions, the Court said.The Supreme Court has held that a Licensed Surveyor under Section 18A of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act would be treated as “public servant” for the purposes of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.The...

Breaking: BCI Directs Bar Councils To Charge Rs.2500/- From Law Graduates For Pre-enrolment Verification Of Certificates [Read Letter]

In the wake of reports that half of the lawyers are fake, the Bar Council of India has announced stringent pre enrolment verification process.In a general body meeting, the Council resolved that, along with the enrolment form, Xerox as well as original certificates of the candidates applying for enrolment shall be submitted. Following certificates are to be produced. Certificate of...

SC Favours National Policy To Prevent Farmer Suicides

“The issue involved in this case is not only sensitive, but is of public interest at large. In this view of the matter, we are of the view, that the Union of India, besides the Reserve Bank of India, and all the State Governments and Union Territories, need to be added as party respondents, so as to enable them to assist this Court, to arrive at an effective determination in the matter”...

SC Refuses To Entertain PIL To Restrict Transport Of Cattle, Beef

The Supreme Court today refused to admit a public interest litigation which soughta direction to the Centre to frame a uniform policy to protect and preserve cattle and save them slaughtering and smuggling.The PIL stressed on a rule for a ban on transport of beef to states where slaughtering isn't allowed.“What is the need of an order like this. Sorry we don’t find any merit. We cannot...

Fare War: SC notice to Meru on Uber Plea Against Competition Tribunal Order

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear plea of Uber taxis against the December 11, 2016 order of the Competition Appellate Tribunal directing probe against it for resorting to unfair trade practice including predatory pricing.A bench of justice Dipak Misra and justice D Y Chandrachud however refused to stay probe against Uber on allegations of abuse of dominance and anti-competetive practices...