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Migrants Case- Intervenors Urge Supreme Court To Revise State-Wise Quota Of Ration Cards Under NFSA, Easing Norms For Obtaining Ration Card
While highlighting key issues related to the 'One Nation One Ration' scheme, three Activists have urged the Supreme Court to issue directions to the Union of India to revise the State-wise quota of ration cards under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) as per 2021 population projections.The requests have been made through a written submission made in the suo moto case for migrant workers...
Citing 'Heavy Board', Delhi Court Defers Orders On Release Of Student Activists In Riots Case To Tomorrow 11 AM
A Delhi Court will tomorrow pronounce at 11 AM orders on the release of student activists Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha after they were granted bail by the Delhi High Court yesterday in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.Additional Sessions Judge Ravinder Bedi of Karkardooma Courts had reserved the orders today after hearing Advocate Adit S Pujari appearing on behalf of...
BCI To Withdraw Appeal Against Punjab & Haryana HC Order Against Moratorium On Opening Of New Law Colleges
The Bar Council of India has decided to withdraw its appeal against the order of Punjab and Haryana High Court setting aside the three-year moratorium imposed by the Council in August 2019, on opening of new law colleges. In effect, the moratorium has been revoked from the Council's end. The BCI has resolved to appoint a Committee that will consider drafting of Rules...
Breaking: At least Half Of HC Judges Should Sit On Alternative Days To Hear Persons In Distress, Non-Listing Of Bail Application Impinges On Liberty Of Accused: SC
"Under the prevailing pandemic, at least half of the judges should sit on alternative days so that hearing is accorded to the person in distress".
"Accused Has Right To Hearing Of His Bail Application" Supreme Court Expresses Shock Over Bail Plea Not Being Listed For A Year
Supreme Court has on Tuesday observed that the accused has a right of hearing of his application for bail and denial of the same is an infringement of his right and liberty."The accused has a right to hearing of his application for bail. In fact, the denial of hearing is an infringement of right and liberty assured to an accused." the Bench said.While observing that the Court normally does...
Transfer Power Must Be Exercised Rarely As It Reflects On Judge's Conduct: Siddharth Luthra Tells Calcutta High Court In Narada Case
Opposing CBI's application for transfer of Narada Case, Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra today argued before the Calcutta High Court that power to transfer under Section 406-409 of CrPC is not to be exercised lightly because it has a "reflection on the conduct of a judicial officer, functionality of the justice system". CBI moved the High Court seeking transfer of Trial proceedings...
Breaking: Delhi Police Moves Supreme Court Against High Court Orders Granting Bail To Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal And Asif Iqbal Tanha
Delhi Police has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court Judgments granting Bail to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal And Asif Iqbal Tanha in the Delhi Riots Case. The Delhi High Court in its judgments dated 15th June found that offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) are not made out prima facie against student leaders Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha...
Supreme Court Dismisses Devas Multimedia's Plea To Restrain Liquidator In Matter Against ISRO-Arm Antrix
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea filed by Devas Multimedia seeking directions to restrain the liquidator from taking any steps with regard to the pending arbitration proceedings before the Delhi High Court.The plea before the Delhi High Court had been filed by Devas Multimedia for the enforcement of an award for $562.5 million, plus interest. However, on 25th May, the...