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Central Agencies Also Examining Skill Development Scam, This Shows Case Against Chandrababu Naidu Is Not State's Vendetta: AP CID Tells Supreme Court
Objecting to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's plea for quashing of criminal proceedings in connection with a skill development scam in the state, the state police's crime investigation department (CID) cautioned the Supreme Court on Friday(October 13) against nipping the investigation at the bud at this stage. The state agency, in particular, emphasised the losses to...
SLPs In Criminal Cases Don't Divulge Crucial Information : Supreme Court Says Changes In Rules Of Practice Needed
The Supreme Court today(Oct 13) highlighted that Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) in criminal cases often lacked crucial information. The Court expressed its concern and voiced the need for essential changes in the rules and practices of criminal case proceedings. The Court observed that SLPs very often do not contain crucial information such as the age of accused/petitioner. It also noted...
Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Transfer Of AFT Chandigarh Bench Judge, Agrees To Examine Plea To Remove Tribunal From Defence Ministry's Control
The Supreme Court today (13.10.2023) sought the response of the Union of India on a plea seeking to divest the control of the Armed Forces Tribunal from the Ministry of Defence. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra was hearing a plea filed by the Armed Forces Tribunal Chandigarh Bar Association (AFTCBA) alleging that Justice Dharam...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL To Regulate Live Broadcasting Of Medical Surgeries
The Supreme Court on Friday (13.10.2023), issued notice to the Centre and the National Medical Commission in a plea challenging the live demonstration of medical surgeries to trainee doctors, professionals, and medical conferences. The PIL was heard by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra.Arguments in the CourtDuring the proceedings, Senior...
Sterling Witness Should Be Of High Quality Whose Version Is Unassailable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that the evidence of an eye-witness should be of very sterling quality and caliber and it should not only instill confidence in the court to accept the same but it should also be a version of such nature that can be accepted at its face value.The Court relied on Rai Sandeep @ Deepu alias Deepu V. State (NCT of Delhi) (2012) 8 SCC 21 which held: “the...
Recruitment Process -Last Date To Fulfil Eligibility Criteria Is Last Date To Submit Applications, In The Absence Of Any Specific Rule: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court emphasized that where there is an absence of any specific rule or prescription, the last day for fulfilling eligibility is the last date of submission of the application. The Court made the observation while refusing the benefit of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation to candidates of Civil Service Examination 2022 who did not upload the income and asset certificate...
S.149 IPC - Prosecution Must Prove Accused Was Aware Of Offences Likely To Be Committed To Achieve Common Object: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently emphasized the importance of concrete evidence to establish the common object in cases involving Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This provision deals with vicarious liability of members of an unlawful assembly."To convict a person under Section 149 IPC prosecution has to establish with the help of evidence that firstly, appellants shared a common object...
S.153C Income Tax Act | Preceding 6 Years Period As Regards 3rd Party To Be Calculated From Date When Documents Are Assigned To Concerned AO : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has rejected the argument of the Income Tax department that Section 153C of the Income Tax Act 1961 empowers the assessing officer to seek information from a third party regarding income tax returns of the period of six years preceding the date of the search of the assessee whose premises was originally searched.A Bench comprising Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice...
Family Planning Every Citizen's Obligation, Married Couples Must Take Precautions To Avoid Unwanted Pregnancies: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (09.10.2023) in an order allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman who is 26 weeks pregnant has highlighted the importance of family planning and taking adequate precautions. It is however, important to note that on October 11th, while hearing the recall application filed by the Union against the said order, the bench of Justice Hima Kohli...
'If Convict's Advocate Was Absent, HC Should've Appointed A Lawyer For Him' : Supreme Court Criticises HC Deciding Criminal Appeal Without Hearing
The Supreme Court recently examined a controversial conviction by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a triple murder case that was based on a modified charge, noting the absence of the appellant's advocate during the hearing. The Court highlighted procedural errors and the failure to provide notice regarding the proposed alteration of the charge, which resulted in a breach of legal principles...
Supreme Court Imposes Cost Of Rs. 65 Lakhs On Punjab State Power Corp Ltd For Instituting Multiple Litigations To Wriggle Out Of Payment Obligations
The Supreme Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 40 Lakhs and Rs.25 Lakjs on Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (Respondent) based on the actual computation of costs incurred by Nabha Power Limited and Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (Appellants). The Supreme Court had previously adjudicated the contractual dispute between the Parties and had directed the Respondent certain amounts to the...