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Article 227 - Supervisory Jurisdiction Is Not To Correct Every Error When Final Finding Is Justified : Supreme Court
Supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution of India is not to correct a legal flaw when the final finding is justified or can be supported, the Supreme Court observed in a judgment delivered on Tuesday (11 Jan 2022).The bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Bela M. Trivedi observed that the power under Article 227 is exercised sparingly in appropriate cases, like...
Writ Petition By Borrowers Challenging SARFAESI Proceedings Initiated By Private Banks/ARCs Not Maintainable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a writ petition challenging proceedings under SARFAESI Act initiated by private banks/Asset Reconstruction Companies is not maintainable."If proceedings are initiated under the SARFAESI Act and/or any proposed action is to be taken and the borrower is aggrieved by any of the actions of the private bank/bank/ARC, borrower has to avail the remedy under the...
Bihar Prohibition Act: "Law Has Created An Impact On Working Of High Court, Judges Busy Hearing Bail Matters": Supreme Court Remarks
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday orally remarked that the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 has created an impact on functioning of the Patna High Court, delaying the listing of matters since the courts are busy hearing bail matters of those accused under the Act.A Bench comprising CJI NV Ramana, Justice AS Bopanna and Justice Hima Kohli was hearing a batch of special leave...
'Blame Game Between Centre & Punjab, Questions Can't Be Left To One-Sided Enquiries': Supreme Court On PM Security Lapse
On the breach of security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab on January 5, the Supreme Court of India has observed that there is a blame game between the State and Central Government as to who is responsible for such lapses.A Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli has opined that war of words between the Centre...
Sub-Lessee Can't Acquire Status Of Tenure Holder Under UP Land Ceiling Act If Sub-Lease Was Contrary To Conditions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that if subletting is in derogation of the terms of the Lease Deed, then the sub-lessee continues to be the ostensible tenure holder of land and the lessee the real holder for the purposes of Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960. A Bench comprising Justices S. Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari dismissed the appeals filed challenging the...
Return Money To Homebuyers By Jan 17 Or Face Jail : Supreme Court Warns Supertech Directors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up real-estate giant Supertech for failure to reimburse home-buyers of flats in the 40-storey twin towers in Noida, the demolition of which was directed by the Court in August last year.The bench headed by Justices D. Y. Chandrachud was hearing contempt pleas by the home-buyers, alleging that while, on the one hand, Supertech invited them to collect...
Can Husband Produce Secretly Recorded Phone Conversations Of Wife As Evidence In Divorce Case? Supreme Court To Consider
The Supreme Court today issued notice in a SLP challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court's order which held that recording of telephonic conversation of the wife without her knowledge is an infringement of her privacy. The High Court had held that a discreetly recorded phone conversation won't be admissible in evidence before the Family Court.A bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and...
Supreme Court Slams Tamil Nadu Police For Hasty Arrest Of AIADMK Leader Rajenthra Balaji; Grants Him Bail For 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday granted bail for four weeks to former AIADMK Minister K.T. Rajenthrabhalaji accused in a Government job scam. The Bench recorded, "Taking into consideration of all the facts and orders passed by us in suo moto case where we gave directions to decongest the prisons due to covid, for time being we grant bail to the petitioner for period of 4...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Second Round For NEET-UG Exam
The Supreme Court today dismissed a SLP assailing Delhi High Court's order of refusal to interfere in a petition seeking to conduct a second round of NEET UG.The bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi remarked that it was a policy decision to be taken by the educational agency and the Court cannot interfere in that. Courtroom ExchangeWhen the matter was called for hearing,...
Rules Taking Away Vested Rights Of Employees Retrospectively Violate Articles 14 & 21 Of Constitution : Supreme Court In Bank Pensioners Case
The Supreme Court has held that an amendment that has retrospective applicability and takes away the benefit which was already available to an employee under the existing set of rules would divest the employee of his vested/accrued rights and thus, will violate the rights guaranteed under A.14 and A.21 of the Constitution."...if the employee who had already been promoted or fixed in a...
Haridwar Hate Speeches : Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Action; Allows Petitioners To File Complaints Against Other Similar Meetings
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday issued notice to the Union Government, the Delhi Police and the State of Uttarakhand in a PIL seeking criminal action with respect to the Dharm Sansad conclave held at Haridwar and Delhi where hate speeches against Muslims were made.A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli issued notice on the...
Plea Against Hate Speeches At Haridwar Dharm Sansad: LIVE UPDATES From Supreme Court
#SupremeCourt Court to hear today a PIL seeking action against anti-Muslim hate speeches made at Haridwar Dharm Sansad. A Bench comprising CJI NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli will take up the matter shortly. Case listed as item 25.Senior Adv Anjana Prakash (former judge of Patna High Court) and journalist Qurban Ali are the petitioners in the PIL against...