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West Bengal Govt, Governor Agree To 6 More Vice Chancellor Appointments; Remaining To Be Resolved By Supreme Court
In the matter pertaining to the appointment of Vice Chancellors for West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court was informed today that the State government and the Governor are in agreement over the recommendation of 6 more candidates as VCs.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter and indicated that for appointment of VCs to the remaining universities, the matter...
Delhi Police Releases Advocate Who Tried To Throw Shoe At CJI BR Gavai As Supreme Court Refrains From Pressing Charges
The Delhi Police has released 71-year-old Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai in open Court, as the Supreme Court Registrar declined to pursue legal action against him, reported The Indian Express. As per The Indian Express, the advocate has now been released, as the Court's Registrar General refused to press any charges against him....
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Constitutionality Of Securities Transaction Tax
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre on a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), a tax on buying and selling stocks and other securities on Indian stock exchanges, imposed under the Finance Act, 2004.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Vishwanathan issued notice returnable in four weeks.“The principal...
Supreme Court Dismisses Lawyer's Plea To Preserve Video Recordings Of Court Proceedings
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 6) dismissed a writ petition filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara seeking directions to ensure the preservation of video recordings of court proceedings and to make them accessible to lawyers and litigants as a matter of right. The petition was premised on the contention that such a measure would help end the “ill-treatment of lawyers and litigants”...
NEET-PG : Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Centre, States On Reservation For Transgender Persons
The Supreme Court today(October 6) heard a petition writ filed by two transgender persons seeking reservation in the NEET-PG exam as per the 2014 NALSA judgment, which had directed that transgender persons should be treated as socially and educationally backward classes and extend all kinds of reservation in educational institutions. It has asked States who are yet to file affidavit to file...
Solicitor General Condemns Advocate's Attempt To Attack CJI BR Gavai In Court; Says Social Media Misinformation Resulted In It
Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, has condemned the unfortunate incident of an advocate, Rakesh Kishore, attempting to throw an object at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, early today. In a statement, he said that this incident is a result of misinformation on social media and appreciated the calm manner in which the CJI reacted. "Today's incident in the Chief Justice's court...
Bar Council Of India Suspends Advocate Who Attempted Attack On CJI BR Gavai
In the wake of the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, today morning, the Bar Council of India has suspended the offending advocate's license with immediate effect. Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who attempt to hurl a shoe at the CJI, faced the suspension.The official suspension of practice order, issued by the BCI, stated : This interim order is issued under the Advocates Act,...
SCBA Contemplates Disciplinary Action Against Advocate Who Attempted Attack On CJI BR Gavai
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) today issued a statement condemning the recent attack on the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, by its temporary member advocate. The SCBA has also clarified that it is contemplating appropriate disciplinary actions against the offending advocate, Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to hurl a shoe at the CJI.The statement expressed that the attack was...
'Shameful' : Congress President, TN & Kerala CMs Condemn Attack On Chief Justice BR Gavai In Supreme Court
In a shocking incident, an attempt was made to attack Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court. A lawyer tried to hurl a shoe at the CJI during the Court proceedings, before being apprehended by security personnel.The incident sparked nationwide outrage and drew condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum.In a social media post, Congress President Mallikarjun...
'Misconceived' : Supreme Court Rejects Senthil Balaji's Plea Against Order Which Forced His Resignation As Minister
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain ex-Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's plea seeking expunction of the remarks made by the Court which forced him to resign as a Minister.In April, a bench comprising Justice AS Oka and Justice AG Masih had strongly criticised Balaji for assuming charge as Minister soon after he was granted bail in the money laundering case. The bench led by...