Default Bail Cannot Be Granted Merely Because Cognizance Was Not Taken Before Expiry Of Statutory Period ; Filing Of Chargesheet Sufficient Compliance: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that an accused cannot seek default bail merely on the ground that cognizance has not been taken before the expiry of 60 days or 90 days, as the case may be, from the date of remand if chargesheet was already filed.The indefeasible right of an accused to seek statutory bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure arises only if the charge-sheet has...

Supreme Court Dismiss Centre's Plea To Recall Direction For CBI Probe Into Hindustan Zinc Ltd Disinvestment

Recording that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta seeks to withdraw the same to pursue other remedies in law, including a review, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed as withdrawn the Centre's plea for recall of its direction for registration of a CBI Regular Case for probe into the decision for 26% stake sale in Hindustan Zinc Ltd. in 2002.The Supreme Court had in November 2021 ruled that the...

Examine Private Witnesses First; Try To Complete Their Chief & Cross-Examination On Same Day : Supreme Court To Trial Courts

The Supreme Court observed that the trial courts shall endeavor to complete the examination of the private witnesses both chief and cross on the same day as far as possible. "We would expect the trial courts to take up the examination of the private witnesses first, before proceeding with that of the official witnesses", the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh said...

NEET-SS : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging 50% Quota In Super Specialty Courses For TN Govt Doctors

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued notice in a plea challenging the validity of the G.O. (Govt. order) issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu to reserve 50% seats at the Super Speciality level in Government Medical Colleges for doctors serving under the State. Though a Bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R. Gavai agreed to hear the plea; it was not inclined to grant...

'Land Dedicated For Religious Purpose Not Immune From Its Vesting With State': Supreme Court Quashes AP Wakf Board Notification Declaring 1654 Acres Land As Wakf Property

Land dedicated for pious and religious purpose is not immune from its vesting with the State, the Supreme Court observed while setting aside the action of the Andhra Pradesh Wakf Board that declared land measuring 1654 acres and 32 guntas as wakf property.The bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian held that the said land vest with the state and/or Telangana...

Free Speech Not A License For Persons With Half-Baked Facts Or Little Knowledge About Judiciary To Abuse Courts: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court on Monday expressed concerns at the public commentary in media and social media by "persons armed with half baked facts with little or no knowledge of how the judiciary functions" about ongoing cases.In the order granting anticipatory bail to actor Dileep and other accused in the case related to alleged criminal conspiracy to kill the investigating officers in the 2017...

[Yogesh Gowda Murder Case] Supreme Court Dismisses Former Karnataka Minister & Congress Leader Vinay Kulkarni's Plea Challenging Transfer Of Case To CBI

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Special Leave Petition preferred by former Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Vinay Kulkarni assailing Karnataka High Court's order of upholding a State Government's GO dated September 6, 2019 for transferring the investigation related to murder of BJP worker, Yogesh Gowda to the CBI. The bench of Justices UU Lalit, SR Bhat and PS Narasimha...

Authorities Must Follow Centre's Policy That Aadhaar Isn't Mandatory For COVID Vaccination: Supreme Court

Recording the Centre's clarification that the Aadhaar card is neither mandatory for registration on the COWIN portal nor a precondition for availing of vaccination facilities at a COVID Vaccination Centre, and that any one of nine identity documents can be produced, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that all concerned authorities shall act in pursuance of this stated...

"You're Fighting Amongst Yourselves": Supreme Court Dismisses Swami Chakrapani's Plea Seeking Permission For Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha To Contest Elections

The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to entertain a petition filed by Swami Chakrapani, claiming to be President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, challenging Delhi High Court's order denying permission to him and other office bearers to contest Assembly elections in several states. A Bench comprising Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice JK Maheshwari was considering a special...

'Don't Harass People; Show Deference To Our Orders' : Supreme Court Warns Tripura Police Over Notices For Posts About Riots

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Tripura police over the notices sent to activists over social media posts about the communal violence, despite an earlier interim order passed by the Court. The Court warned that if the State Police does not refrain from harassing people over their social media posts on violence, the Court will direct the personal presence of the Superintendent of...

Consumer Complaints Cannot Be Transferred To High Court : Supreme Court Rejects YES Bank's Plea

The Supreme Court observed that consumer complaints cannot be transferred to High Court.The bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian dismissed the Transfer petitions filed by YES Bank seeking transfer of some consumer complaints filed in District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi."The consumer complaints are filed under...

Whether Auction Purchasers In Pursuance Of Decree Will Have Preferential Right Over Purchaser Of Mortgaged Property Under SAFRAESI? Supreme Court To Consider

The Supreme Court recently agreed to consider as to whether auction purchasers in pursuance of a decree will have a preferential right qua the mortgage property or not. The bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and V Ramasubramanian agreed to consider the issue while dealing with the SLP assailing Madras High Court's order dated April 15, 2021. Appearing for the petitioner,...