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Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti Led By Ex-CJI Bobde Working On Translation Of Legal Terms To Regional Languages : Union Law Minister
The Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju addressed the gathering on the Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court on 26th November, 2022. Mr. Rijiju highlighted the importance of harnessing technology to improve the access to justice. He also spoke about the 'Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti', chaired by former Chief Justice of India SA Bobde which has listed words and phrases,...
Why No Delimitation Held In North-Eastern States? Supreme Court Asks Centre, ECI
The Supreme Court on Friday said that the matter pertaining to conducting delimitation exercise in the 4 North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) as per the Representation of People's Act, 1950 is one of "sensitive" nature.During the hearing, Advocate G Gangmei told a Bench of Justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy that the urgency in the matter was owing to the...
Fake Currency & Black Money Were Significantly Extricated From The System Due To Demonetisation : Attorney General Tells Supreme Court
The bigger picture of modern monetary challenges in an increasingly complex economy was considered when demonetisation was announced, and therefore, the good intentions and policy perspectives of the government should not be written off as off-kilter, the Attorney-General for India, R. Venkataramani told the Supreme Court on Friday. "The petitioners have argued that the government has failed...
Contributions Of Women In Constituent Assembly Are Rarely Discussed; Youth Should Be Made Aware Of Them : PM Modi On Constitution Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the contributions made by women in the Constituent assembly are rarely discussed and hence, it is important to make the youth of the country aware about them. Speaking at the Constitution Day event organized at the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister made a specific reference to Dakshayani Velayudhan, a Dalit woman who was a member of...
Judiciary Must Reach Out To People Instead Of People Reaching Out To It: CJI DY Chandrachud On Constitution Day
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud delivered an address on the Constitution Day celebrations held in the Supreme Court of India on 26th November 2022. Through his address, the Chief Justice highlighted the importance of technology in ensuring access to justice and the need for judiciary to reach people instead of people reaching out to the judiciary. CJI Chandrachud commenced his address by...
Collegium System Needs Improvement; Lawyers In Trial Courts & Law Firms Ignored : SCBA President Vikas Singh
Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, on Saturday said that the Collegium system needs improvement, as it omits to consider several lawyers who are practising in the trial courts or are in the law firms.Speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations held at the Supreme Court, Singh said : "I feel that the collegium system also needs improvement. I...
Constitution Day- MCQs On Preamble Of Our Constitution
Q1. Which portion of the Indian Constitution reflects the mind and ideals of its framers? (a) Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights (c) Directive Principles (d) Fundamental duties Ans.: (a) Q2. Which of the following was adopted after the entire Constitution was enacted? (a) Preamble (b) Part III-Fundamental Rights (c) Part IV- Directive Principles of State...
RBI Should Consider Genuine Applications To Exchange Demonetised Notes Of Persons Who Missed Deadline, Says Supreme Court During Hearing
During the hearing of the pleas challenging demonetisation, the Supreme Court on Friday orally said that the Reserve Bank of India should consider the genuine applications made by persons who missed the deadline for exchanging the demonetised currency notes. The five-judge Bench, comprising Justices S. Abdul Nazeer, B.R. Gavai, A.S. Bopanna, V. Ramasubramanian, and B.V. Nagarathna,...
Supreme Court Dismisses Habeas Plea Filed By Mother Alleging That Daughter-in-Law Was Not Treating Her Wheelchair-Bound Son
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed a plea seeking issuance of writ of habeas corpus on the apprehension that the petitioner's son is not being afforded proper medical care by his spouse. The Court refusing to issue directions to the son to seek regular check-up as implored in the petition. However, while dismissing, it noted the petitioner's submission that being an 80 year old...
President Nominates Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul As Executive Chairman Of NALSA
The President of India has nominated Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, judge of the Supreme Court, as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority.Justice Kaul is the second senior judge of the Supreme Court. The present Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, was the previous Executive Chairman of NALSA.As per convention, the post is occupied by the second senior judge...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On NIA's Plea Challenging HC Order Which Held Mere Attendance Of 'Jihadi' Meetings Won't Be "Terrorist Act" Under UAPA
The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice in National Investigation Agency's plea challenging the bail granted, by the Karnataka High Court, to one Saleem Khan, an alleged member of the Al-Hind Group, which is allegedly reported to be involved in terrorist activities. While granting bail, the High Court had held, "In the absence of any prima facie case, restrictions imposed...