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"Don't Think You're The Only Wise Party" : Supreme Court To DMK In "Freebies" Case
While hearing the case relating to promise of "freebies" by political parties, the Supreme Court on Tuesday took a dim view of certain statements made by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.DMK, in an impleading petition filed before the Supreme Court, stated that welfare measures intended to uplift the marginalized persons cannot be termed as "freebies". The DMK also stated the...
'Nabam Rebia Decision's Reasoning Prima Facie Contradictory' : Read Issues Referred To Supreme Court Constitution Bench In Shiv Sena Dispute
The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Krishna Murari has referred the dispute between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of Shiv Sena to be decided by a Constitution Bench. While referring the matter to a larger bench, the bench led CJI Ramana noted that it was important to settle the issue relating to the power of the...
Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute Wise Index-August 15-21
Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985; Section 17 - Power of CAT to punish for contempt - Central Administrative Tribunal Rules 13 & 15 - CAT cannot punish for contempt committed in the face of it without trial when the alleged contemnor denies charges - Procedure under Section 14(1)(c) of the Contempt of Courts Act to be followed- CAT has no power of the Supreme Court under Articles...
Supreme Court Directs To Shift Alleged Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar & Wife To Mandoli Jail From Tihar Jail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed to shift alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and Wife Leena Paulose from Tihar Jail to Mandoli jail in Delhi within a week. The direction was passed by Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Sudhanshu Dhulia while considering a writ petition filed by Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife Leena Paulose seeking their transfer from Tihar Jail to a prison...
Uddhav-Shinde Dispute In Shiv Sena : Supreme Court Refers Petitions To Constitution Bench; CB To Hear Plea To Stop ECI On Aug 25
The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a Constitution Bench the petitions filed by the rival groups of Shiv Sena in relation to the political developments in the State of Maharashtra.A 3-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli referred the petitions to a 5-judge bench observing that important questions of constitutional...
Breaking: TMC MP Mahua Moitra Moves Supreme Court Challenging Gujarat Govt's Decision For Premature Release Of Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court challenging the release of all 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano Case on remission by the Gujarat government. Filed through Advocate Shadan Farasat, the public interest litigation states that the victim has legitimate apprehensions regarding the safety of her and her family members. "The release completely fails to bolster either social...
BREAKING| Remission Granted To 11 Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case Challenged Before Supreme Court
The remission granted by the Gujarat Government to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case has been challenged before the Supreme Court.Advocate Aparna Bhat mentioned the matter before the Chief Justice of India today morning seeking an urgent listing tomorrow.CJI NV Ramana agreed to look into the matter. CJI Ramana asked if they were granted remission by virtue of a Supreme Court...
Supreme Court Declares Section 3(2) Of Benami Transactions Prohibition Act As Unconstitutional; 2016 Amendment Act To Have Only Prospective Effect
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that Section 3(2) of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988 as unconstitutional on the ground of being manifestly arbitrary.Section 3(2) prescribes the punishment for entering into benami transaction. "Section 3(2) of the unamended 1988 Act is declared as unconstitutional for being manifestly arbitrary. Accordingly, Section 3(2) of the 2016 Act...
Indian Olympic Association : Supreme Court Extends Status Quo On CoA Take Over
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) plea against the Delhi High Court's Order as per which the affairs of IOA were put in the hands of a Committee of Administrators (CoA). The matter was listed before the bench comprising Justices S. Abdul Nazeer and J.K. Maheshwari. The bench, while issuing notice, also extended the status quo order on the CoA...
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Deplores Recent Trend Of Targeting Judges In Public; Terms It "Unfortunate, Pernicious"
The Supreme Court Bar Association organised a felicitation function in the honour of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar who was recently elected as the Vice President of India. The Vice President of India, while talking about the dignity of judges being key to the rule of law and Constitutionalism, deplored the practice of targeting judges in public domain.Shri Dhankhar recounted his time as a member of...