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'I Will Take A Serious Step': Justice SK Kaul's Stern Warning To Investors Duped In Heera Gold Scam; Cautions Not To Establish Contact With Him Via WhatsApp
On Wednesday, Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul sternly cautioned duped investors in the Heera Gold Scam of dire consequences if they do not refrain from establishing communication with him through WhatsApp messages. He asked the Counsel appearing for the investors to pass on the warning - "You communicate with them, I will take a serious step. My mobile is not meant...
Challenge to J&K Delimitation Exercise : Supreme Court Warns Centre Of Imposing Cost If Counter Not Filed In A Week
In a plea challenging the delimitation exercise undertaken in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir pursuant to the notifications of 2020, 2021 and 2022, the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reprimanded the Union Government for not filing the counter affidavit even after it was granted 6 weeks' time to do so. On 13th May, 2022, while issuing notice in the petition, the Apex Court had ...
Breaking: Idgah Maidan: Supreme Court DB Refers Matter To CJI Owing To Difference Of Opinion; Justices Indira Banerjee, Abhay Oka And MM Sundresh To Hear The Matter NOW
UPDATE : 3-judge bench orders status quo, halts State Govt move to allow Ganesh Chaturthi festivals at Idgah maidanThe Supreme Court has referred the petitions challenging Karnataka High Court's verdict permitting the use of Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet for Ganesh Chaturthi to a 3-Judge bench.Chief Justice of India constituted a bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee, AS Oka,...
Supreme Court Adjourns Teesta Setalvad's Bail Plea To September 1
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the petition filed by Teesta Setalvad seeking bail in the case registered by Gujarat ATS alleging falsification of records to implicate high state functionaries in the Gujarat riots conspiracy case. The bench comprising Chief Justice U.U. Lalit Justice Ravindra Bhat and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia fixed the case for hearing on Thursday, September 1 at 3...
Are Cheque Bounce Complaints Filed During Limitation Extension Period Maintainable? SC Refuses To Entertain Gurugram Bar's Clarification Plea
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, refused to entertain the plea filed by Gurugram District Bar Association seeking clarification regarding interpretation of court's orders suspending period of limitation qua the proviso (b) and (c) to the Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The matter was heard by bench comprising Chief Justice Lalit and Justice Ravindra Bhat. The matter...
CJI Lalit's Reform : Supreme Court Notifies Changes To Ensure Timely Listing Of New Cases
In line with the promise made by newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, the Supreme Court of India has notified important changes to the listing of fresh cases to ensure that the same is done in a timely manner. By way of a circular issued on August 29, the Top Court has directed that all fresh matters verified on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday will be listed on Monday in the...
Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing In PILs Filed By Ram Jethmalani & Others Seeking To Recover Black Money From Foreign Accounts
The Supreme Court on India on Tuesday adjourned a petition filed by the late senior advocate and politician, Ram Jethmalani and others seeking steps to recover black money stashed in foreign accounts.The petition, though filed in 2009, was last heard in 2016. Apart from Jethmalani, there are 5 other petitioners in the case, including former IPS officer KPS Gill. Another petition filed by...
Arbitrators Cannot Unilaterally Fix Their Fee As It Violates Party Autonomy : Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that arbitrators do not have the power to unilaterally fix their fees without the consent of the parties.The Court further held that the fee scale prescribed under the 4th schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 is not mandatory.Justices D. Y. Chandrachud read out the opeartive portion as follows :(i) Arbitrators do...
'What's Point In Flogging A Dead Horse?' : Supreme Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against UP Govt Over Demolition Of Babri Masjid
The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the contempt proceedings pending in relation to the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992. The contempt petition was filed by one Mohammed Aslam Bhure in 1992 against the State of Uttar Pradesh for violation of the undertaking given to the Court regarding maintenance of law and order in the area.A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Abhay S Oka...
After Notice Transfer Petitions In Supreme Court To Be Listed Before Division Benches Instead Of Single Benches
The Supreme Court Of India has issued a circular stating that transfer petitions will now be listed before Division Benches instead of Single Judges after issuance of notice in the respective matters.However, fresh transfer petitions will continue to be listed before Single Judges. In this regard, the circular dated August 29 reads as follows, "Henceforth, after notice Transfer Petitions shall...
Supreme Court To Hear Cases Challenging Validity Of Polygamy & Nikah Halala In Muslim Personal Law In October; Issues Notice To NHRC, NCW & NCM
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will start hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the practice of polygamy and Nikah Halala allowed by Muslim personal law after the Dussehra holidays (in the second week of October).Eight petitions challenging these practices were listed on Tuesday before a 5-judge bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee, Hemant...
Gujarat Riots : Supreme Court Takes Note Of SIT Completing Investigation, Disposes Of Pleas Seeking Proper Probe
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of ten petitions, including the ones filed by the National Human Rights Commission, seeking proper investigation in the cases of violence during the 2002 Gujarat riots.The cases included the transfer petitions filed by NHRC, special leave petitions filed by riot victims and the writ petition filed by NGO Citizens for Justice and Peace during...