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Not Safe To Convict A Person For Murder Solely On Basis Of Recovery Of Stolen Article : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently set aside the conviction of a person for the offence of murder, after noting that the only evidence which linked him to the offence was the alleged recovery of stolen article from him.A bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha referred to the precedents which held that merely on the basis of recovery of article, it may not be safe to...
Limitation Period Cannot Be Extended On Equitable Grounds: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that an application for condonation of delay has to be dismissed if it is found that the delay is not properly explained and that the period of limitation cannot be extended on equitable ground.Otherwise, it would be giving a premium to a person who fails to explain the delay and who is guilty of delay and laches, the bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV...
BREAKING| Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik Approaches Bombay High Court To Declare ED Arrest Illegal; Terms It 'Political Vendetta'
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik has approached the Bombay High Court to quash the money laundering ECIR (FIR) registered against him as also the Special court's order remanding him in the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 3, 2021. The State Minority Development Minister alleged "illegal arrest," for being a "vocal critique of...
Sex Workers Can Be Given Aadhaar Card Without Formal Proof Of Residence Subject To NACO/State Certificate : NACO Tell Supreme Court
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) informed the Supreme Court on Monday that no formal proof of residence is required to issue Aadhaar cards for sex workers if any Gazetted Officer in the National Aids Control Organization(NACO) or State Health Department gives a certificate to that effectThe Bench comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao and Justice BR Gavai stated that it would...
'Not Realistic' : Supreme Court Expresses Doubts Regarding Number Of Sex Workers Identified By WB & Maharashtra
On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the State Governments to continue with the process of identification of sex workers who do not have any proof of identity and who have been deprived of ration. "Having dealt with the status reports filed by West Bengal and Maharashtra, it is not necessary to take up the status report of each State separately. A scrutiny of the status report filed...
CAT Vacancies : Why Don't You Consider 2 Advocates Recommended By Selection Committee For Appointment? Supreme Court Asks AG
On Monday, the Supreme Court asked the Attorney General, Mr. K.K. Venugopal to suggest the Central Government to appoint the advocates recommended by the Selection Committee constituted for filling up the vacancies of judicial members at the Central Administrative Tribunal ("CAT") for the year 2018. A Bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R. Gavai suggested...
PIL Litigation Alleviated Conditions Of Citizens; But Thousands Of Frivolous PILs being Filed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that PIL litigation has alleviated the conditions of the citizens in general.But thousands of frivolous petitions are filed, burdening the docket of both this Court and the High Courts, the bench headed by CJI NV Ramana observed.The court observed that noble intentions behind expanding the Court's jurisdiction were to accommodate...
Backward Classes Commission Has Recommended Restoration Of 27% OBC Quota In Local Bodies : Maharashtra Govt Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the application filed by the State of Maharashtra seeking permission to allow the State to proceed with the Election Programme in respect of local bodies across the State for reserved seats for Other Backward Class ("OBC") category for Wednesday ie March 2, 2022.The applications were listed before the bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT...
Article 226 - Writ Of Mandamus Virtually Granting Specific Performance Of Contract/Work Order Cannot Be Issued: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a writ of mandamus cannot be issued virtually granting specific performance of the contract/work order petition.In this case, challenging the cancellation of work order (for purchasing desks, benches, almirahs and tables) awarded by the Municipal Corporation Gondia, Divi Works & Suppliers approached the Bombay High Court. The High Court has set aside...
Bengaluru Riots Case: Supreme Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Accused
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the special leave petition filed by a bunch of accused in the Bengaluru Riots Case of 2020 assailing Karnataka High Court's order of upholding dismissal of bail applications by the Special Court.The matter was listed before the bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Vikram Nath.Appearing for the accused Mohammad Kaleem, Senior...
