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Supreme Court Asks DMRC To Apply Under Forest Conservation Act To Cut Trees For Delhi Metro Phase-IV Expansion
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to file applications before the Chief Conservator of Forest OF the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) under the Forest Conservation Act seeking permission for felling of trees for the Phase -IV project. The Central Empowered Committee set up by the Supreme Court did not take into consideration...
'Mediators Are Peacemakers' : Justice Hima Kohli At Judges Conclave On Mediation Education
On 27th November, 2021, Justice Hima Kohli, Supreme Court judge, unveiled the 'Mediation Compendium' at the 1st Judges Conclave on Mediation Education organised by the illustrious E-Mediation Writings (EMW). Briefly outlining the contents of the book, which is the first book on the mediation curriculum to be recommended by the Bar Council of India for LLB courses, she referred to...
Arms Act - Illegal Use Of Licensed Weapon Per Se Not Offence Under Section 27 Unless Misdemeanour Under Sections 5/7 Proved : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that illegal use of a licensed or sanctioned weapon per se does not constitute an offence under Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 ("Act"), without proving the misdemeanour u/s 5 or 7 of the Act.The Court also observed that at best, it could be a 'misconduct' under the service rules.The bench of CJI NV NV Ramana, Justices Surya Kant and AS Bopanna in the...
Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Formulation Of National Level Plan For Rehabilitation Of CoVID 19 Affected Families
The Supreme Court today issued notice in a writ petition seeking formulation and preparation of National Level Plan in tandem with the State Government to ensure rehabilitation of families destroyed by CoVID 19 pandemic.The petition which also sought for waiver of education fees for students who have lost their parents due to outbreak of CoVID was listed before the bench of Justices...
Hostile Witness's Credible Evidence Can Form Basis For Conviction In Criminal Trial: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that credible evidence even of a hostile witnesses can form the basis for conviction in a criminal trial.Even if the witnesses have turned hostile, their evidence can be accepted, if they are natural and independent witnesses and have no reason to falsely implicate the accused, the three judges bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao said.The court added that...
High Time That Civil Society Reacts Against Ghastly Crimes Committed In The Name Of Caste: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Accused In Honour Killing Case
It is high time that the civil society reacts and responds with strong disapproval about the ghastly crimes committed in the name of caste, the Supreme Court remarked while upholding the conviction of accused in a honour killing case.The three judges bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai observed that the directions issued in Shakti Vahini v. Union of India to...
Supreme Court Weekly Round Up- November 22 To November 28, 2021
JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK1. Arbitrator Cannot Modify Award On An Application Under Section 33 Arbitration Act: Supreme CourtCase name: Gyan Prakash Arya vs Titan Industries Limited Citation: LL 2021 SC 669The Supreme Court observed that an Arbitrator cannot modify an Arbitration award on an application filed under Section 33 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Only in a case of...
Mechanical Compliance Of Stipulations U/Sec 63 Indian Succession Act Does Not Prove Execution Of Will: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that mechanical compliance of stipulations under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, does not prove the execution of a Will.Evidence of meeting the requirement of the said provision must be reliable, the bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Aniruddha Bose said.In this case, the person claiming to be scribe of the Will as well as the two attesting...
Fundamental Right Of Witnesses To Testify In Courts Without Pressure & Threat Under Serious Attack Today: Supreme Court Highlights Importance Of Witness Protection Scheme
The Supreme Court observed that the right of witnesses to testify in Courts in a free and fair manner without any pressure and threat whatsoever is under serious attack today. Right to life guaranteed to the people of this country also includes in its fold the right to live in a society which is free from crime and fear and the right of witnesses to testify in Courts without fear or pressure,...
Mullaperiyar Baby Dam: State Of Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking Permission To Fell Trees For Strengthening Dam
In a new development relating to the Mullaperiyar dam dispute between the State of Kerala, where the dam is located, and the State of Tamil Nadu which manages the dam, the State of Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to fell trees for strengthening the Baby Dam at Mullaperiyar.An application has been filed before the Top Court seeking directions to the State of Kerala...
All India Judicial Service Can Select & Promote Right Talent : President Ram Nath Kovind
Speaking at the Constitution Day celebration on Saturday, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind spoke about the need for All India Judicial Services to bring the right talent to the judiciary.While holding a firm view that independence of Judiciary is non negotiable, President Kovind stated that without diluting it to the slightest degree, a better way may be found to select Judges for...
