Breaking; CJI Dattu constitutes 5 members Committee to look in to the Grievances of SCBA; GBM postponed by 6 weeks [UPDATE-2]

Chief Justice of India has constituted a five members Committee of Supreme Court Judges to look in to the Grievances of members of Supreme Court Bar Association. The Committee is comprised of Justice Anil R Dave, Justice JS Kehar, Justice Dipak Misra, Justice R.F. Nariman and Justice U.U.Lalit. Pursuant to this the General Body meeting postponed by 6 weeks.In the meeting SCBA President...

When you cut one tree, plant three trees ; Kerala High Court [Read the Judgment]

A Division bench of the Kerala High Court comprising Chief Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice A.M. Shaffique has directed the Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority (TRIDA) to cut less than 10 trees in the area leased to them to construct a shopping complex and plant thrice the number of trees to maintain sufficient green cover.The Court was hearing a Writ Petition challenging an order of...

Indira Jaising challenges method of designating Senior Counsels by SC; calls it non-transparent and arbitrary

Senior Advocate Indira Jaising has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India, challenging the non-transparent and arbitrary method of designating of Senior Counsel by the Supreme Court of India.According to a Press Note dated July 7, 2015, released by Jaising, the Petition submits that “the system of two classes Advocates stands on a premise of “excellence in Advocacy”. However,...

P.P.Rao and Jethmaalani opposes SCBA resolution for boycotting functions with Judges; Dave says 'advise the Judiciary not us' [Updated]

Senior Advocate P P Rao has taken strong exception to the proposed resolution (Resolution No.1) of the Supreme Court Bar Association sought to be moved in its General Body Meeting on 8th of July, 2015 whereby the members seek to resolve not to participate in any Official Functions with Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court, including References, Independence Day and Law Day functions and not...

A Magistrate cannot order further Investigation by another agency ;SC [Read the Judgment]

The Supreme Court of India in a recent judgment [Chandra Babu @ Moses Vs. State through Inspector of Police, dated July 7, 2015] has held that a Magistrate does not have the jurisdiction to direct fresh/further investigation by another agency other than the one which had originally investigated the Case.The Supreme Court was examining the legality of an order passed by the Madras High Court...

Exclusive; NJAC; AG’s submissions are wholly wrong; Jethmalani [Read the full text of his response to AG’s submissions]

Senior Advocate and noted Jurist Ram Jethmalani lambasted the written submissions made by Advocate General Mukul Rohatgi before the Constitution Bench hearing the validity of National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC). He was appearing for intervener Advocate Ashish Dixit. He submitted that the Attorney General’s submission is "wholly wrong in thinking that the independence of judiciary...

Where the cheque is drawn by the MD of a Company on his personal capacity, Company is not liable even if it is for discharging the dues of Company; SC

The Supreme Court of India has held in a recent judgment Mainuddin Abdul Sattar Shaikh vs. Vijay D Salvi (Criminal Appeal No. 1472 of 2009), that the accused in a proceeding under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be made liable there under even if the Company had not been named in the notice or the complaint, as on facts it held that there was no necessity for the complainant...

“Why Political Parties should not be brought under RTI?” SC issues Notice to Six Political Parties, Election Commission and Centre

Supreme Court of India has issued notice to Six National Political Parties (BJP, INC, NCP, CPI, CPI(M) and BSP), Election Commission and the Centre on the question why the political parties should not be brought under the Right to Information Act. The Public Interest Petitions are filed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and RTI Activist Subhash C. Agrawal.Advocate  Prashant...

Supreme Court asks the Centre and State Governments to file Responses to a Plea demanding Stringent Laws to prevent Food Adulteration in the Country

On Monday, a 3 judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justices Arun Kumar Mishra and Amitava Roy heard a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Vineet Dhanda. The petition raised several alarming issues regarding food adulteration in the country. The petition read that, "Existing laws regarding food adulteration are incapable of punishing the...

Though Right to Speedy trial is a Fundamental Right, mere delay by itself not ground to quash Criminal Proceedings: SC

A Supreme Court bench comprising of Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice A.K. Goel , while allowing the appeal in the case of Sirajul & Ors. v. The State of U.P. & Anr. (CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.854 OF 2011) held that though right to speedy trial is a Fundamental Right, mere delay is by itself not ground to quash criminal proceedings.The Court was hearing a petition challenging a judgment of...

2G case: K.K. Venugopal removed as ED Counsel; CJI says he was ‘deeply hurt’ [Updated]

Senior Supreme Court lawyer K.K. Venugopal’s has been removed as special counsel for Enforcement Directorate in 2G cases. His actions in the Court have been considered contrary to the Government’s stand, leading to a “conflict of interest”. Mr. Venugopal has been fulfilling the rule of special counsel for nearly five years now.In an order issued late last month, the Finance Ministry...

Breaking; SC agrees to hear all petitions relating to #Vyapam Case on July 9

Supreme Court of India Today agreed to hear a batch of Petitions relating to Vyapam Deaths on July 9. Senior Advocate Vivek Tankha mentioned it before the Chief Justice of India HL Dattu and he agreed to hear all petitions including a plea seeking removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav on July 9."All cases related to Vyapam will be heard on July 9. There are four petitions related...