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'What's Point In Flogging A Dead Horse?' : Supreme Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against UP Govt Over Demolition Of Babri Masjid
The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the contempt proceedings pending in relation to the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992. The contempt petition was filed by one Mohammed Aslam Bhure in 1992 against the State of Uttar Pradesh for violation of the undertaking given to the Court regarding maintenance of law and order in the area.A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Abhay S Oka...
After Notice Transfer Petitions In Supreme Court To Be Listed Before Division Benches Instead Of Single Benches
The Supreme Court Of India has issued a circular stating that transfer petitions will now be listed before Division Benches instead of Single Judges after issuance of notice in the respective matters.However, fresh transfer petitions will continue to be listed before Single Judges. In this regard, the circular dated August 29 reads as follows, "Henceforth, after notice Transfer Petitions shall...
Supreme Court To Hear Cases Challenging Validity Of Polygamy & Nikah Halala In Muslim Personal Law In October; Issues Notice To NHRC, NCW & NCM
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will start hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the practice of polygamy and Nikah Halala allowed by Muslim personal law after the Dussehra holidays (in the second week of October).Eight petitions challenging these practices were listed on Tuesday before a 5-judge bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee, Hemant...
Gujarat Riots : Supreme Court Takes Note Of SIT Completing Investigation, Disposes Of Pleas Seeking Proper Probe
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of ten petitions, including the ones filed by the National Human Rights Commission, seeking proper investigation in the cases of violence during the 2002 Gujarat riots.The cases included the transfer petitions filed by NHRC, special leave petitions filed by riot victims and the writ petition filed by NGO Citizens for Justice and Peace during...
BREAKING | Supreme Court Closes 2009 Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan & Tarun Tejpal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the contempt case initiated against Advocate Prashant Bhushan in 2009 over his interview given to Tehelka magazine in which he said that several previous Chief Justices of India are corrupt. The case against Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal was also closed.A bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee, Surya Kant and MM Sundresh closed the contempt proceedings in...
Supreme Court Constitution Bench To Start Hearing Cases Challenging Validity Of EWS Quota & Muslim SEBC Reservation From September 13
The Supreme Court Constituiton Bench will start hearing in the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections and the reservation given for Muslims in Andhra Pradesh as a Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC) on September 13 and 14.A 5-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat,...
BREAKING| Supreme Court To Have Two Constitution Benches Sitting Tomorrow; 4 Matters Listed Before Each Bench
The Supreme Court will have two Constitution Benches of 5-judges each sitting tomorrow. Four pending matters are listed before both the benches.First BenchThe first CB consists of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi, JB Pardiwala.It will consider the following four matters :1. Whether Muslims, as a community, can be declared socially...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To TN Govt On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Govt Control On Archaka Appointments In Hindu Temples
The Supreme Court of India on Monday sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government in a plea filed by Dr Subramanian Swamy challenging certain provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act XXII of 1959 (Act) giving control to the State government over appointments of Archakas (priests) in Hindu temples.A Bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia...
CJI Lalit's Reform : Regular Hearing Matters To Be Taken Up First On Non-Miscellaneous Days; Miscellaneous Matters At Afternoon Session
In what appears to be a move to prioritise final hearing matters, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit has introduced a change in the order of hearing of cases on non-miscellaneous days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).As per the causelist published for August 30, regular hearing matters will be taken in the morning itself. The miscellaneous after notice matters will be taken during the...
Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) Constitution of India
Advocates - Role of the advocate as being an officer of the court - An advocate is a guardian of constitutional morality and justice equally with the Judge. He has an important duty as that of a Judge. He bears responsibility towards the society and is expected to act with utmost sincerity and commitment to the cause of justice. He has a duty to the court first. As an officer of...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Filed By CAT Bar Association, Kolkata For Filling Up Vacancies
The Supreme Court, on Monday, issued notice in a plea filed by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bar Association Kolkata regarding vacancies at the Calcutta Bench of CAT. The Counsel appearing for the Bar Association submitted - "At present there is no member. Actually only one member is sitting. He will also retire in September."While issuing notice, considering the urgency,...