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'Can't Expect Ex-HC Judge To Write Exam' : Supreme Court Relaxes Condition Of Written Test To Appoint State Consumer Commission President
The Supreme Court on March 7 relaxed a condition laid down in an earlier judgment that the Presidents of the State Consumer Dispute Commissions should be selected on the basis of a written test and viva voce. Acknowledging the impracticality of a written test for this specific post, which is to be occupied by a retired High Court judge, the Court has directed the relaxation of the...
'No Promise To Marry When Relations Started, She Was Already Married' : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case
The Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal case against a man accused of raping a woman on the false pretext of marriage, after noting that when the relationship started, the woman was already married and that there was no promise to marry. The Bench Comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal overturned the High Court's decision which had refused to quash the criminal case...
'Deceased Was Multi Tasking, Not Doing 9-5 Job' : Supreme Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation
The Supreme Court recently enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim after taking note of the fact that the deceased was deriving income from multiple jobs. The Bench Comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, while reversing the High Court's decision which had reduced the claim amount of the claimant/appellant, observed that the assessment of the compensation to be paid...
Standards Of Granting Bail To Police Officer Different From Layperson : Supreme Court Cancels Bail Of Cop Accused Of Wrongful Arrest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 6) denied pre-arrest/anticipatory bail to a police officer who failed to discharge its fundamental duty as a police officer of carrying forward the investigation to its rightful conclusion to punish the guilty. The Bench Comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sanjay Kumar while reversing the High Court's decision to grant pre-arrest bail to the...
Supreme Court Mulls Guidelines To Strengthen & Streamline Functioning Of Bar Associations Across Country
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has taken up the issue of strengthening and enhancing the overall functioning of Bar Associations across the country. The order dated March 4, passed by Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta, called on senior counsels appearing in the case before it as well as those who were willing to assist to formulate issues that would...
'Ghee' A 'Product Of Livestock' : Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court held “ghee” to be a “product of livestock” for the purposes of regulation of its purchase and sale in all notified market areas of Andhra Pradesh (AP). “The argument that “ghee” is not a product of livestock is baseless, and bereft of any logic…Livestock has been defined under Section 2(v) of the Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce...
'One Day Trial' In POCSO Case : Supreme Court Affirms HC Order For Fresh Trial After Setting Aside Conviction
The Supreme Court (on March 01) affirmed the Patna High Court's order of a 'De-novo' trial in a matter where the accused's trial, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, was concluded in 'one day.' The High Court, in its judgment, noted that the Trial Court had shown 'ugly haste.'The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan....
Hospital's Registration Can't Be Cancelled Under PC & PNDT Act If Not Expedient In Public Interest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the suspension/cancellation of the registration of the Hospital/Clinic under Section 20(3) of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 ("PC&PNDT Act") is permissible only when the Appropriate Authority believes that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest."in our...
'Deceased Was Frustrated Due To Work Pressure' : Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Case Against Man Over Suicide Of His Junior
The Supreme Court recently quashed a 22-year-old criminal case against a person for allegedly abetting the suicide of a Scheduled Caste person who was working as his junior.The accused-appellant herein was working as the District Savings Officer in Kannauj District. It was alleged that the deceased, junior to the accused, killed himself in suicide on 3rd October 2002. The deceased left a...
Court Should Be Cautious And Slow In Dealing With The Recruitment Process Adopted By Recruitment Agencies: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (on March 05) held that merely because a recruitment agency is not in a position to satisfy the Court, relief cannot be extended to a deprived candidate. It was also observed that courts have to be cautious and slow in dealing with the recruitment process adopted by the recruitment agency. A lot of thought process has gone into applying the rules and regulations, the...