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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of One Judicial Officer, One Advocate As Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of the following persons as Judges in the Andhra Pradesh High Court:ADVOCATE:1. Dr. K. Manmadha Rao, andJUDICIAL OFFICER:1. Ms. B.S. BhanumathiClick Here To Download...
Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Names Of 8 Advocates, 3 Judicial Officers As Judges Of 4 High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11 November 2021 has, on reconsideration, resolved to reiterate its earlier recommendations for the elevation of Advocates as Judges in the following High Courts:Delhi High Court1. Ms. Tara Vitasta Ganju, 2. Shri Anish Dayal, 3. Shri Amit Sharma, and 4. Ms. Mini Pushkarna.Kerala High Court1. Smt. Shoba Annamma Eapen, 2. Smt. Sanjeetha...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends The Elevation Of Advocate Saurabh Kirpal As Delhi High Court Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 11th November 2021, approved the proposal for the elevation of Saurabh Kirpal, Advocate, as Judge in the Delhi High Court.A statement issued in this regard states thus:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November, 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of Shri Saurabh Kirpal, Advocate, as Judge in the Delhi...
Breaking: Centre Notifies Transfer Of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee To Meghalaya High Court
The Central Government today notified the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court.The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 16th September 2021, had recommended the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court.A notification issued in this regard states thus:"In exercise of...
Establishment Of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Courtrooms: SC May Consider The Option Of Monitoring By HC Chief Justices To Ensure Compliance
In connection with the establishment of vulnerable witness deposition courtrooms in every district, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that it may consider requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts to monitor compliance with its 2017 judgment in State of Maharashtra v. Bandu on this behalf.The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was hearing a Miscellaneous Application as to...
Criminal Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Infructuous Merely Because Appellant Served Out Sentence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that an appeal against conviction cannot be treated as infructuous merely for the reason that the convicted appellant had served out the sentence awarded by the Trial Court.Merely for execution of the sentence, an appeal against conviction cannot be treated as infructuous, the bench comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Vikram Nath said.In this case, a...
Vehicle Manufacturer Cannot Be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service By Dealer/Authorized Service Centre In Repair : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a vehicle manufacturer cannot be held liable for any deficiency in service by the dealer or the authorized centre in rendering assistance for repairs of the vehicle.In this case, the complainant purchased a 'Honda City' Car in the year 1999. In 2010, the car suffered damage in an accident and was taken to the authorized service centre for repairs....
Jurisdiction Of High Court Hearing An Arbitration Appeal Is Distinct From That Of First Appellate Court In A Civil Suit: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the jurisdiction in a first appeal arising out of a decree in a civil suit is distinct from the jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act arising from the disposal of a petition challenging an arbitral award.In this case, the arbitrator rejected the claims made by a party. This award was challenged under Section...
Supreme Court Directs District Magistrates To Forward Details Of COVID Orphans Eligible For PM-CARES Benefits To Centre
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the District Magistrates and Collectors to ascertain the educational status of those children who are eligible for the benefits under PM-CARES Fund and forward it to the Central Government. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai issued the direction in the suo motu case "In Re Contagion Of COVID Virus In Children Homes( SMW(c)...
Stop Construction, Ban Entry Of Trucks, Introduce Odd-Even : Suggestions By Centre If Delhi Air Quality Worsens Beyond 'Severe'
As the issue of air pollution in the National Capital Region of Delhi has become a matter of grave concern, the Supreme Court has observed that immediate and effective measures ought to be taken by the concerned governments and implementing agencies in order to curb the pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region.Pursuant to the hearing on 13.11.2021, the Central Government has filed an affidavit...
'We Understand The Concerns; But Courts Need To Open' : Supreme Court On Plea Seeking Virtual Hearing Option For Women Lawyers During Pregnancy
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a writ petition seeking the option of virtual hearing for women lawyers during pregnancy and thereafter for a period of at least 26 weeks during motherhood. A Bench of Justices LN Rao and BR Gavai, while issuing notice, observed that they understood the concerns of women lawyers but added that the Courts have to revert to full physical hearing,...
Khori Gaon Evictions : Supreme Court Allows Reliance On PMAY Documents For Identity; Approves Other Conditions Of Rehabilitation Policy
The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the persons applying for rehabilitation in relation to Khori Gaon demolition to refer to documents allowed under Pradhan Manti Awas Yojana for establishing their identity, subject to further verification.While modulating the eligibility criteria framed by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad for Khori Gaon Rehabilitation to this limited extent, the...