''Intellectual Freedom Can't Be Stifled Merely Because View Expressed Is Disagreeable To Some" : Delhi HC While Refusing To Ban Salman Khurshid's Book

"The freedom to freely express ideas and opinions cannot be permitted to be overshadowed by the ominous cloud of being non-conformist," said the Delhi High Court while dismissing a plea seeking directions to stop the publication and sale of the book "Sunrise Over Ayodhya" written by Congress Leader and Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid.Justice Yashwant Varma further observed that the right...

Attorney General Bats For Regional Court Of Appeals To Reduce Burden Of Supreme Court

While delivering his address on the Constitution Day Celebrations at Vigyan Bhavan, the Attorney General for India KK Venugopal today spoke about the need for creation of Court of Appeals in at least 4 regions (North, South, West and East) with 15 judges consisting of 3 benches of 3 judges each. "I would envisage at least 4 regions, North, South, West and East each having a Court of Appeal...

Obstacles Put In Country's Development, Sometimes In The Name Of Freedom Of Expression: PM Modi In Constitution Day Address

Speaking at the Constitution Day programme at Vigyan Bhawan organised by the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi today stressed that both, the government and the judiciary, are born out of the womb of the Constitution and hence, both are twins. "These two have come into existence only because of the constitution. Therefore, from a broader perspective, despite...

Judicial Interventions Intended To Nudge The Executive, Not To Usurp Its Role : CJI Ramana

The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Friday said that the intention behind judicial interventions is to nudge the executive and not to usurp its role. The CJI was speaking at the a function organized to celebrate the Constitution Day in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and other judges of the Supreme Court.After speaking about constitutional scheme...

Mere Allegation Of Fraud Without Particulars Not Sufficient To Get Over Bar On Civil Suit Under Section 34 SARFAESI : Supreme Court

"As per the settled preposition of law mere mentioning and using the word 'fraud'/'fraudulent' is not sufficient to satisfy the test of 'fraud'".

Death Penalty - Court Duty Bound To Consider Possibility Of Reformation Even If Accused Remains Silent : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the review petitions filed by two death-row convicts to convert the death sentence imposed on them to life imprisonment for a term of 30 years.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna noted in the order that the Court is duty bound to elicit all relevant information regarding the possibility of the reformation of the...

LIVE NOW- Webinar On 'Constituting Gender: Equality And The Constitution'

LiveLaw in association with Centre for Human Rights Studies, Jindal Global Law School is organising a webinar on 'Constituting Gender: Equality And The Constitution'The speakers for the webinar are:- 1. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya (Calcutta High Court) 2. Dr.Kalpana Kannabiran (Sociologist, Hyderabad) 3. Dr Anandita Pujari (Advocate on Record, Supreme Court) 4. ...

Know The Constitution [Part I]: The Preamble

We Are Introducing A New Series In LiveLaw -'Know The Constitution' If the Constitution has to be of the people, by the people and for the people, it must first capture the imagination of the masses. The 'Know the Constitution' series is a humble attempt by the team of LiveLaw to unravel the Indian Constitution in all its majesty. The aim is to demystify the Indian Constitution one...

'No Provision For Re-Evaluation' : Supreme Court Dismisses Advocate's Plea Challenging AOR Exam Results

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by an advocate challenging his result in the 2019 AOR examination which he had failed.Noting that there is no provision for re-evaluation in the Regulations Regarding AOR Examination, issued in pursuance of the 2013 SC Rules, the bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud and A. S. Bopanna said that the bench cannot undertake...

Constitution Provides A Framework For Debate; Nation Evolves Through Debates & Discussions : CJI Ramana

Speaking at the Constitution Day celebration on Friday, the Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on stated that the most important feature of the Indian Constitution is the perhaps fact that it provides a framework for debate. While delivering his address as the Chief Guest at the event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, CJI Ramana stated that is through such debate and discussion...

Noida Attack Victim Moves Supreme Court Seeking Fair Investigation, Directions To Stop Hate Crimes

Kazeem Ahmad Sherwani, the victim of the Noida attack crime, has approached the Supreme Court seeking fair and impartial investigation and action against police officials who allegedly refused to take action on his complaint. The 62 year old petitioner alleged that he was attacked on account of his Muslim identity.On Friday, the Supreme Court granted liberty to petitioner to serve advance...

"We Cannot Just Cast Doubt On Vaccination": Supreme Court On Plea Seeking Investigation On Deaths Allegedly Linked To Vaccination

The Supreme Court on Friday required to be served on the office of the SG the plea seeking directions to Centre to follow up, record and advertise instances of death occurring within 30 days of immunisation, filed in the face of "growing deaths and adverse effects after COVID vaccinations"Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, for the petitioner, told the bench headed by Justice D. Y....