Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech Seek Transfer Of Pleas Seeking COVID Vaccination For Legal Fraternity To Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to 18th March the PIL filed seeking inclusion of lawyers, judges and court-staff in the priority list for Covid vaccine. The Court will also hear the transfer petitions filed by Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech seeking transfer of cases related to Covid19 vaccine to the Apex Court. A three-Judge Bench of CJI SA Bobde, Justice Bopanna...

Person Ineligible U/s 29A IBC To Submit Resolution Plan Cannot Propose Scheme Of Compromise & Arrangement U/s 230 Companies Act 2013: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a person who is ineligible under Section 29A of the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code to submit a resolution plan, cannot propose a scheme of compromise and arrangement under Section 230 of the Companies Act, 2013.The bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah also upheld the constitutional validity of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation...

Supreme Court Issues Notice In PIL Challenging Regulations Seeking To Permit PG Ayurveda Qualified Persons To Practice Modern Surgeries

Supreme Court has on Monday issued notice in plea filed challenging the Regulations framed by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) seeking to permit PG Ayurveda qualified persons to practice modern surgeries. A three-judge Bench of CJI SA Bobde, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian has issued the direction while hearing a PIL filed by the Indian Medical Association...

Kerala Congress Dispute : SC Dismisses PJ Joseph's Challenge Against Allotment Of 'Two Leaves' To Mani Faction

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the the petition filed by Kerala Congress leader PJ Joseph challenging the Kerala High Court judgments which upheld the Election Commission of India's order allotting the 'Two Leaves' symbol to Kerala Congress(M) faction led by Jose K Mani.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian dismissed the special...

"When You Appear As Amicus, Don't Ask For Fee, Do It As Service To Institution": Supreme Court To Advocate Seeking Recovery Of Dues Under Art.32

"When you appear as Amicus Curiae, don't ask for your fee. Do it as a service to the institution", Justice D. Y. Chandrachud told a lawyer on Monday.The bench of Justices Chandrachud and M. R. Shah were considering a writ petition under Article 32 by the petitioner-advocate for recovery of his dues of Rs.10,000 and 14,000 respectively from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand in respect...

Whether Period Of Unlawful Custody Should Be Considered For Default Bail?SC To Hear Gautam Navlakha's Plea On March 22

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will hear on March 22 the petition filed by activist Gautam Navlakha challenging the Bombay High Court judgment which rejected his plea that he should be granted default bail by computing his 34-day period of house arrest in 2018.A division bench comprising Justices UU Lalit and KM Joseph adjourned the hearing on Monday at the request of the...

'Right To Reject': Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For Declaring Elections Invalid If Maximum Voters Opt For NOTA

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a PIL to direct the ECI to use its plenary power under Article 324 to nullify the election result and hold fresh elections, if maximum votes have been polled in favour of NOTA in a particular constituency, and restrict the candidates who have participated in the invalidated election from contesting the fresh election.The plea by Supreme Court...

Maratha Reservation - Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing [DAY-1]. LIVE UPDATES

Constitution Bench of Supreme Court is hearing the challenge against constitutionality of Maharashtra Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018, which provided for a quota to Marathas in jobs &...

Courts This Week - A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-56]

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BREAKING: 'NCC Act Cannot Preclude Operation Of Transgender Rights Act'-Kerala HC Holds Transwoman Entitled To Enrol In NCC

In a path-breaking judgment, the Kerala High Court on Monday allowed a petition moved by transwoman Hina Haneefa seeking her admission into the National Cadet Corps (NCC)."The petitioner shall be allowed to apply for enrolment into NCC in the senior girls division, as per her self-perceived gender identity", ruled a single bench of Justice Anu Sivaraman, allowing Hina Haneefa's plea.The...

'Compensate Rape Accused Acquitted After 20 Yrs': BJP Leader Kapil Mishra Moves Supreme Court Seeking Mechanism To Deal With False Criminal Cases

Bhartiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra has moved Supreme Court by way of filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking 'adequate compensation' for Vishnu Tiwari, a rape accused, who was recently acquitted by Allahabad High Court after spending 20 years In Jail. Mishra's plea, which has been filed through Advocate Ashwani Kumar Dubey, has also sought directions to the Centre...

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [March 8 to March 14 2021]

JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK1. Supreme Court Asks Govt Employees Holding Post Of State Election Commissioner To Immediately Step Down As SECCase Title : State of Goa and another v Fouzia Imtiaz Shaik Citation : LL 2021 SC 158 While holding that serving government employees cannot simultaneously function as State Election Commissioners, the bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, BR Gavai and Hrishikesh...