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Demand Of Increase Of Rent Is Wholly Irrelevant To Determine 'Bonafide Requirement' Of A Landlord : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the demand of increase of rent is wholly irrelevant to determine the bonafide requirement of the premises of a landlord.In this case, Surinder Singh ("landlord") had leased two separate premises to the Vimal Jindal, for a period of 10 years. As the period of lease had to expire on April 30, 2010, Surinder Singh ("tenant") sent a notice to him with a request...
2018 Amendment To Specific Relief Act Prospective ; Cannot Apply To Transactions Which Took Place Prior To 1.10.2018: Supreme Court
Note - This judgment was reviewed and recalled on November 9, 2024. The Supreme Court held that the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act is prospective and cannot apply to those transactions that took place prior to its coming into force [1.10.2018].The bench of CJI NV Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli observed thus while allowing an appeal arising out of a specific...
'Dissents that Shaped Our Constitution'
"The law is shaped not merely by the majority rulings but sometimes it is shaped by the great dissenting judgments on our Constitution. What appears to be a dissenting view, a view contrary to popular public opinion later becomes the law of the land. We have these dissenting views of Justices Brandeis and Holmes which became the law in the US", Senior Advocate Arvind Datar has...
BREAKING | Justice UU Lalit Sworn-In As The 49th Chief Justice Of India
The President of India Droupadi Murmu on Saturday administered the oath of office to Justice U.U. Lalit as the Chief Justice of India.Justice Lalit took the oath in the name of God in the ceremony held at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan, which had the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, previous Chief Justice of India NV...
MCOCA - More Than One Charge-Sheet Is Not Required To Be Filed With Respect To Each Accused Person : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that, in MCOCA cases, more than one charge-sheet is not required to be filed with respect to each accused person.Charge-sheets with respect to the organized crime syndicate are sufficient to fulfil the condition in Section 2(1)(d) of Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, the bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant observed.The court also held...
FIFA Lifts AIFF Suspension After Supreme Court Terminated CoA's Mandate
FIFA has lifted the suspension of the All India Football Federation(AIFF), after the Supreme Court ended the mandate of the Committee of Administrators to handle the affairs of AIFF.As a consequence of lifting of the AIFF ban, the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned."The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift...
"Our System & Practices, Being Colonial In Origin, May Not Be Best Suited For Indian Population" : Full Text Of CJI NV Ramana's Farewell Speech
I am searching for words to adequately express my gratitude for the good words spoken about me by all.I am very happy to see all my well-wishers friends and family members who have travelled with me for many long years. You all have taken trouble to reach this place to bid farewell to me. I thank each and every one of you for assembling here and for showering your blessings on me and...
'Young Couples Can't Be Made To Wait 3-4 Years To Adopt': Supreme Court Asks Centre To Simplify Adoption Process
The Supreme Court on Friday highlighted that asking young couples made to wait three to four to adopt a child is not correct and that the adoption process in India needs a reconsideration. While considering a plea moved by a society, the Temple of Healing seeking to simplify the adoption process in India, Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna and JB Pardiwala orally told...
"Wrong, Just Like IB Reports" : CJI Ramana's Lighter Vein Reply To SG's Comment About His Plan To Write Telugu Romantic Novel
In the farewell organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association for outgoing Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta spoke about CJI Ramana's love for literature. In lighter vein of things, he said that as per his research, CJI Ramana planned to write a romantic Telugu novel after retirement. "From very reliable sources, I have gathered one information which...
Judiciary Is Not Defined By A Single Decision, Don't Lose Hope Due To One Perceived Unfair Judgment : CJI Ramana In Farewell Address
The Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, while speaking at the farewell event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association said that people's hope upon the institution cannot be so weak that it is shattered with one perceived unfair judgment. Our judiciary is not defined by a single order or decision, the CJI said, adding that the Court has always corrected itself. He commenced his address...