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Justice L. Nageswara Rao's Six Years At The Bench - An Extensive Tenure Marked By Notable Interventions
As Justice L. Nageswara Rao is set to retire on 7th June, after 6 years of tenure as a Judge of the Supreme Court, we look back at some of his crucial interventions during his stint at the Apex Court. Before assuming office on 13th May, 2016, he was a Senior Advocate of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. He was designated as a Senior in 2000, prior to which he practiced in the Andhra...
Section 63 Copyright Act - Copyright Infringement Is A Cognizable & Non Bailable Offence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the offence of copyright infringement under Section 63 of the Copyright Act is a cognizable and non Âbailable offence.If the offence is punishable with imprisonment for three years and onwards but not more than seven years the offence is a cognizable offence, the bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna observed. BackgroundThe appellant had filed...
Prosecution In All Criminal Cases Shall Furnish List Of Statements, Documents, Material Objects & Exhibits Not Relied Upon By Investigating Officer: Supreme Court
In a judgment delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court held that the prosecution in all criminal cases shall furnish the list of statements, documents, material objects and exhibits which are not relied upon by the investigating officer.The role of the public prosecutor is intrinsically dedicated to conducting a fair trial, and not for a "thirst to reach the case in conviction", the...
MCI Findings Regarding Doctors' Professional Conduct Have Great Relevance In Medical Negligence Compensation Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the findings of the report of Medical Council Of India on professional conduct of doctors are relevant while considering medical negligence compensation claims.The bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S. Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha also observed that in the proceedings for damages due to professional negligence, the question of intention does not arise.In...
NEET SS 2022: Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Challenging Changed Examination Pattern
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in the writ petition preferred by MD Radiation Oncologists and MD Anaesthesiologists NEET SS 2022 aspirant challenging the changed examination pattern which would now consist of 150 questions from the general/basic component of the primary feeder broad specialty subject and from all sub- specialty/systems/component of that primary...
Section 106 Evidence Act Applies To Cases Where Chain Of Events Has Been Successfully Established By The Prosecution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act applies to cases where chain of events has been successfully established by the prosecution, from which a reasonable inference is made out against the accused.In a case based on circumstantial evidence, whenever an incriminating question is posed to the accused and he or she either evades response, or offers a...
Section 24(1) RFCTLARR Act Can't Be Invoked If Award Under 1894 Act Couldn't Be Passed Due To Interim Orders Obtained By Land Owners: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that landowners who obtained interim orders due to which awards could not be passed under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 could not invoke Section 24(1) of RFCTLARR Act to claim higher compensation.In a case where on the date of commencement of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, no award has...
Justice Nageswara Rao Is The Force Behind Structuring Tribunal System In India Through Judgment In Madras Bar Association Case : CJI NV Ramana
While speaking at the farewell event organised for retiring Supreme Court Judge Justice Nageswara Rao, the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Friday said that Justice Rao was the force behind ensuring that the tribunal structure in India is upheld through his judgement in Madras Bar Association v. Union of India."I am not criticising the Government or saying anything. The power of High was...
"Principles Of Natural Justice" : Supreme Court Criticises Madras HC For Keeping Enquiry Report In Sealed Cover Without Sharing With Accused
The Supreme Court on Friday criticized the Madras High Court for not allowing SP Velumani, former Tami Nadu Minister during the AIADMK term, to have a copy of the preliminary report filed against him in a corruption case."When the State has not pleaded any specific privilege which bars disclosure of material utilized in the earlier preliminary investigation, there is no good reason for the...
NEET PG 2021: Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea By Seeking Exit From Seats Joined Pursuant To Round 2 Counseling In AIQ Without Paying Penalty
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a petition preferred by NEET PG aspirants seeking to exit from the seats already joined pursuant to the 2nd round of counseling in the All India Quota of the counseling process without paying the huge amount of penalty. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and PS Narasimha while issuing notice in the petition also tagged the same with...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Trust Formed To Build New Masjid At Ayodhya After Babri Judgment
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Special Leave Petition seeking to quash the Constitution of Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust ("Trust") which was formed by Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board ("Board") for construction of mosque over the 5 acres land which was allotted by the State of UP to the Board pursuant to the Ayodhya judgment. The SLP, which assailed Allahabad...