Draft Memorandum of Procedure for judicial appointments reaches Prime Minister’s Office for approval

The draft Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which was recently approved by an inter-ministerial group headed by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, has  reached the Prime Minister’s Office. After the PMO’s approval, it would be sent to the Chief Justice of India for final approval, PTI reportsThe Draft MoP, which intends to lay down the broad framework for appointment of Judges by...

Disabled Delhi cop labeled “drunk in metro” in viral video moves SC for damages [Read Petition]

The advantages of the incredible reach of the social media are there for all to see. But it has its terrible victims too.The experience of a 50-year-old ill and disabled Delhi Police Head Constable, how a misleading upload on the YouTube irreparably destroyed his life and career makes him one of the worst victim so far.Salim P K, the cop who figured in the recent YouTube video -‘Drunk...

Plea for Compensation by a Woman allegedly hit by a Bull while walking on Street; Delhi HC asks to avail remedy from Civil Court [Read Judgment]

Relief for negligence cannot be granted in writ jurisdiction, where petitioner had opportunity to avail remedy through a suit, said the Court.Delhi High Court on Friday refused to order payment of compensation to a woman who had alleged negligence on the part of Municipal Corporation of Delhi, for injuries that she suffered after allegedly being attacked by a bull.Justice Rajiv Sahai...

Filing Petition in SC during pendency of proceedings before HC for the same relief is an abuse of process of law; SC imposes 1L Cost [Read Judgment]

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India reprimanded a petitioner for filing a Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, during pendency of a Writ before the High Court for the same relief, and imposed costs of Rs. 1 lakh on the petitioner, terming it as an abuse of process of law.“Having invoked a constitutional remedy before the High Court under Article 226 of...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

SC seeks IT dept wealth report of K G Balakrishnan’s relatives in chart formFour months after the Centre gave a clean chit to K G Balakrishnan in a case pertaining to amassing of disproportionate wealth by his kith and kin during his tenure as Chief Justice from January 2007 to May 2010, the Supreme Court on Monday, asked Attorney General MukulRohatgi to submit a detailed chart detailing...

Telangana cannot claim absolute right over AP Education Council’s funds merely because they are located in Hyderabad: SC [Read Jt]

The Supreme Court has ruled that Telangana cannot claim “absolute” right over institutions merely because they are located in the capital city of Hyderabad, which it is sharing with Andhra Pradesh.The Bench comprising Justice V. Gopala Gowda and Justice A.K. Mishra observed, “The main thrust of the argument of both the learned senior counsel appearing on behalf of State of Telangana,...

Cases can be heard during Summer Holidays if Counsel from both sides are willing: Chief Justice T.S. Thakur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, along with Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur, Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court D.Y. Chandrachud, and State Governor Ram Naik, inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration of the red and pink sandstone building spread over 40.2 acres, Chief Justice T.S....

In a Landmark Order Delhi HC directs Govt. to provide Job to an Acid Attack Victim [Read Order]

The state owes a duty to provide free medical treatment to acid attack victims, said the Court.In an attempt to bring justice to the victims of acid attacks, the Delhi High Court went a step further to acknowledge and support the daily life struggles of their lives. In a landmark order  Justice Manmohan directed the Govt. of NCT of Delhi to provide employment to Renu Sharma, a 29 year old...

Will prosecution U/S 138 NI Act sustain if part payments are made after issuance of Cheque? SC leaves the issue open [Read Judgment]

If part payments or settlements made after the issuance of a Cheque, Can the Complainant issue a demand for a lesser amount? Whether in such circumstances the criminal prosecution for Dishonour of a Cheque under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, for higher amount is legally sustainable or not? These two interesting questions arose in a case before Supreme Court which were not answered...

Justice AP Shah questions non-utilisation of Swachh Bharat Cess to ameliorate lives of those engaged in manual scavenging

Former chairperson of the Law Commission, Justice AP Shah today questioned why the money collected under the Swachh Bharat Cess [SBC], is not being utilised to ensure dignity and respect for the people who risk losing their lives while cleaning sewer, which is recognised as manual scavenging.“I won’t make any political commentary, but I want to ask why no money collected under the SBC has...

Punjab and Andhra Pradesh State Assemblies blatantly defy Yesterday’s Court orders

In utter disregard of the recent Supreme Court order restraining Punjab from returning Sutlej-Yamuna link canal land to farmers, the Punjab Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution moved by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal stating that the government will not allow the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal since it is not in the interest of the state. The resolution...

Breaking; SC slams Meghalaya HC for taking Suo Motu Cognizance on ‘State Lokayukta and Human Rights Commission Matter’ [Read Judgment]

The Court set aside the direction pertaining to the stay of the provisions of the Meghalaya Lokayukta Act, 2014. It is also held that State Human Rights Commission shall become functional by end of June, 2016.A two Judge Bench of the Supreme Court Today slammed Meghalaya High Court for taking suo motu Cognizance in the matter of ‘appointment of State Lokayukta and failure to...