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"Shiv Sena Based On Shivaji Maharaj & Not Lord Shiva" : Petitioner Seeking Ban On Political Parties With Religious Names Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Indon Friday adjourned the hearing of writ petition which sought the ban of political parties which use names and symbols with religious connotations to January 31.Before a Bench of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh, Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave appearing for the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) submitted that the petitioner was selectively impleading certain parties....
Enrica Lexie Case: Supreme Court Directs Payment Of Rs 5 Lakh Each To 9 Fishermen Out Of Compensation Given To Boat Owner
Modifying its earlier order dated June 15, 2021, the Supreme Court of India on Friday directed for payment of Rs 5 Lakhs each, as compensation to nine fishermen who were affected in the infamous Enrica Lexie Italian Marines case.The incident occurred after two Italians Marines fired against a boat off the Kerala coast in February 2012."We direct that out of the amount of Rs 2 crores, which was...
We Must Reconsider Dress Code Of Lawyers, Strictness Of Attire Shouldn't Lead To Moral Policing Of Women Lawyers: CJI DY Chandrachud
The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud was invited as the Chief Guest for the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on 25th November 2022. While encouraging a culture of dialogue through his address, CJI Chandrachud advocated for reconsidering the strict dress-code for lawyers in India, especially in summers. He added that the strictness...
Supreme Court Closes Suo Motu Proceedings In Relation To Appointment Of Judicial Members In Armed Forces Tribunal
The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of a suo motu case taken on regular appointments of judicial members in Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT).A Bench comprising of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh had noted that at the relevant time, the top Court had taken suo motu cognizance for not appointing judicial members in the AFT which resulted in denial of justice. And also, in the absence of...
Becoming A Judge Is A Call Of Conscience, Good Judging Is About Being Compassionate : CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was invited as the Chief Guest for the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on 25th November 2022. While addressing the gathering, CJI Chandrachud addressed the criticisms about the Indian collegium system. He stated that while no institution in a democracy, or a constitutional democracy, was perfect, the judiciary worked...
No Power To Bar Registration Of Political Parties With Religious Names : Election Commission Tells Supreme Court
The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that there is no express statutory provision under the Representation of Peoples Act 1951 which bars the registration of political parties with names having religious connotations."There is no express provision which bars associations with religious connotations to register themselves as political parties under Section 29A of the RP...
Prime Minister's Assurances On Time To Exchange Demonetised Banknotes Can't Be Ignored By RBI & Govt : Shyam Divan Tells Supreme Court
The Central Government or the Reserve Bank of India cannot be allowed to ignore the assurances made to the nation by the Prime Minister on the eve of demonetisation that the window for exchanging old notes would be kept open till March 2017, and deprive a person of their fundamental and constitutional rights, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan told the Supreme Court on Friday. "The...
Lakhimpur Kheri Case: Supreme Court Asks Trial Court To Frame Charges In Case Against Ashish Mishra
While hearing the bail plea of Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in connection with the farmer killings in Lakhimpur Kheri on Friday, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Trial Court to fix the matter for framing of charges.The crime took place on October 3, 2021, when several farmers were holding protests against the visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav...
'Called A Judge Terrorist': Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice Against A Petitioner
The Supreme Court, on Friday, directed the Registry to issue a show cause notice for initiating criminal contempt proceedings against a petitioner-in-person, who had made bald allegations against a judge of the Apex Court in an early hearing application filed by him. The notice has been made returnable in three weeks' time. "…the Registry shall issue show cause to the petitioner as...
BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses NIA's Plea Against Bail Granted To Anand Teltumbde In Bhima Koregaon Case
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the special leave petition filed by the National Investigation Agency challenging the Bombay High Court order granting bail to Professor Anand Teltumbde in the Bhima Koregaon case.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli however added that the High Court's observations will not be treated as conclusive final findings...
Live Streaming : CJI Expresses Concern At Circulation Of Clips Taken Out Of Context; Says Sanctity Of Institution Must Be Maintained
The Supreme Court on Friday said it is contemplating to have an independent platform for live-streaming court proceedings so as to institutionalize the whole process for generations to come.While hearing an application moved by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising for live-streaming of matters having public and constitutional importance, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud orally said,"Most of...