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FIFA Lifts AIFF Suspension After Supreme Court Terminated CoA's Mandate
FIFA has lifted the suspension of the All India Football Federation(AIFF), after the Supreme Court ended the mandate of the Committee of Administrators to handle the affairs of AIFF.As a consequence of lifting of the AIFF ban, the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned."The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift...
"Our System & Practices, Being Colonial In Origin, May Not Be Best Suited For Indian Population" : Full Text Of CJI NV Ramana's Farewell Speech
I am searching for words to adequately express my gratitude for the good words spoken about me by all.I am very happy to see all my well-wishers friends and family members who have travelled with me for many long years. You all have taken trouble to reach this place to bid farewell to me. I thank each and every one of you for assembling here and for showering your blessings on me and...
'Young Couples Can't Be Made To Wait 3-4 Years To Adopt': Supreme Court Asks Centre To Simplify Adoption Process
The Supreme Court on Friday highlighted that asking young couples made to wait three to four to adopt a child is not correct and that the adoption process in India needs a reconsideration. While considering a plea moved by a society, the Temple of Healing seeking to simplify the adoption process in India, Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna and JB Pardiwala orally told...
"Wrong, Just Like IB Reports" : CJI Ramana's Lighter Vein Reply To SG's Comment About His Plan To Write Telugu Romantic Novel
In the farewell organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association for outgoing Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta spoke about CJI Ramana's love for literature. In lighter vein of things, he said that as per his research, CJI Ramana planned to write a romantic Telugu novel after retirement. "From very reliable sources, I have gathered one information which...
Judiciary Is Not Defined By A Single Decision, Don't Lose Hope Due To One Perceived Unfair Judgment : CJI Ramana In Farewell Address
The Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, while speaking at the farewell event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association said that people's hope upon the institution cannot be so weak that it is shattered with one perceived unfair judgment. Our judiciary is not defined by a single order or decision, the CJI said, adding that the Court has always corrected itself. He commenced his address...
CJI-Designate Justice Lalit Announces 3 Major Reforms On Listing & Mentioning Of Cases, Constitution Benches
Chief Justice of India-designate Justice Uday Umesh Lalit made three major announcements regarding the reforms he will try to bring during his 74-day tenure as the next CJI.Speaking at the farewell function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association for the outgoing CJI NV Ramana, Justice Lalit made the following announcements :1. Will bring more transparency in listing system.2. Will have...
Supreme Court Directs Supertech's IRP To Deposit Rs 1 Crore With Registry For Homebuyers' Relief
With a view to ensure that homebuyers get some relief, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) of Supertech Ltd. to deposit an amount of Rs One Crore with the Supreme Court Registry before September 30, 2022. A Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala and Surya Kant also directed the Amicus curiae Gaurav Agarwal and the IRP to jointly work out...
Drawer Liable Even If Details Of Cheque Was Filled Up By Some Other Person; Handwriting Expert's Report Cannot Rebut Presumption U/s 139 NI Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a drawer of a cheque is liable even if the details in the cheque have been filled up not by the drawer, but by some other person.The presumption which arises on the signing of the cheque cannot be rebutted merely by the report of a hand-writing expert, the bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna observed.In this case, the Delhi High Court...
"Why Did You Come In The Last Minute?" Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Seeking One Time Relaxation To Appear For IIT-JEE (Advanced) 2022
"Why are you coming at the last minute", the Supreme Court observed while dismissing a writ petition filed by an IIT-JEE aspirant sought a one-time relaxation to appear for the IIT-JEE (Advanced) 2022 exam due to modification of relaxation policy for COVID-19 affected candidates. Before taking up the matter, Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna and JB Pardiwala asked if the plea...
Ukraine Returnee Students Seek Continuation Of Medical Education In India As Per Lok Sabha Committee Recommendation; Supreme Court Issues Notice
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a batch of petitions filed seeking the relief of allowing nearly 20,000 Indian students who had to return from Ukraine due to Russian attack to complete their medical education in India.A bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Vikram Nath issued notice returnable by September 5 on seven writ petitions.The petitioners relied upon the...
Could Not Pay Requisite Attention To Issues Of Listing Of Matters, Sorry For That : CJI NV Ramana
The Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, while addressing the court in the ceremonial bench held on his last working, stated that during the last 16 months, in his tenure as the CJI, full fledged hearing was possible on only 50 days. The CJI also apologised for not giving attention to the issue of listing and posting of matters. Earlier this month, when Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave had raised...