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Supreme Court Judges Urge CJI To Consider Constituting Permanent Constitution Bench, Flag Years-Long Delay In References
The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to consider constituting a permanent five-Judge Constitution Bench to decide pure constitutional questions, flagging the years-long delay in references to larger benches.The Court observed that the inordinate delay in resolving references was a source of institutional embarrassment which all stakeholders should strive to avoid.“If statistics are any guide, none can say with any reasonable degree of certainty when long pending...
'Prime Minister's Nominee Can't Be Expected To Defy Him': Justice Datta Doubts Independence Of Election Commissioners' Selection Panel
"If free and fair elections are to be ensured, it is axiomatic that the ECI must not only be an independent body but also be seen to act independently,” he observed.
Hope Present Collegium Makes Proper Choices In Future; Judiciary Playing Second Fiddle To Executive In Judges' Appointment : Justice Dipankar Datta
The Collegium is avoiding confrontation with the Executive though selective acceptance of recommendations has become a norm, Justice Datta said.
BREAKING| Supreme Court Refers Pleas Challenging ECI Law To Constitution Bench; Justice Datta Questions Present Process
Justice Datta prima facie doubted whether the present appointment process for Election Commissioners was independent.
Recovery Of Tainted Money Without Proof Of Bribe Demand Insufficient To Convict Under PC Act : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (22 September) has acquitted a Patwari who passed away during the pendency of his appeal against his conviction for demanding and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act). The bench acquitted him, holding that mere recovery of tainted currency notes, without proof of demand, is not sufficient to sustain a conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the PC Act.A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Arun Palli set aside the concurrent...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 22, 2026
Links to the reports of September 22 :'We Expect No Criminal Consequences On Person Not Singing Vande Mataram For Religious Reasons' : Supreme Court To CentreDr Muralidhar Objects To Solicitor General's 'Naxalite' Remark During Vande Mataram Hearing'Fire Doesn't Seem Accidental' : Supreme Court Upholds Repudiation Of Rs 2.4 Crore Fire Insurance ClaimDelhi SIR | 'Notices Seem To Be...
Hindu Succession Act |Widow's Limited Interest Becomes Absolute Under S14(1) Even Without Partition: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a Hindu widow who acquired an interest in her deceased husband's property under the Hindu Women's Rights to Property Act, 1937, could become the absolute owner of that interest by virtue of Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, even if no partition had taken place.The Court observed that even where the property remains undivided, a widow's limited...
Failure To Produce Original Deed In Forgery Case Not Ground To Discharge Accused : Supreme Court
The Court observed that forgery can be proved through circumstantial evidence as well.
'Delayed Disclosure By Witness Diminishes Evidentiary Value', Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Of Two In Murder Case
The Supreme Court has observed that a witness's failure to disclose incriminating circumstances against the accused promptly creates a serious doubt about the credibility of his testimony. A Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi heard the case, in which the belated testimony of PW3 played a crucial role in the conviction of the accused persons. The witness stated that...
When Tender Acceptance Is Patently Contrary To NIT Conditions, Courts Can Interfere: Supreme Court
Revenue considerations cannot cure ineligibility of the bidder, the Court added.
