Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [22nd February to 28th February 2021]

JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK1. Ossification Test Conducted On An Accused Aged Around 40-55 Years Cannot Be Conclusive To Declare Him As A Juvenile On The Date Of The Incident: Supreme CourtCase: Ram Vijay Singh Vs. State Of Uttar Pradesh [Cr. A 175 OF 2021] Citation: LL 2021 SC 117The bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, Hemant Gupta and BR Gavai observed that ossification test conducted on a...

SCBA Election Results: Vikas Singh(Sr.Ad) President, Ardhendumauli Kumar Prasad Hony. Secretary

Supreme Court Bar Association has declared the results of the Elections conducted today for the Executive Committee 2020-2021. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh has been elected as the President and Senior Advocate Pradeep Kumar Rai has been elected as the Vice President.Results President, Shri Vikas Singh (Sr.)Vice President, Shri Pradeep Kumar Rai (Sr.)Hony. Secretary, Shri Ardhendumauli...

Ossification Test Conducted On An Accused Aged Around 40-55 Years Cannot Be Conclusive To Declare Him As A Juvenile On The Date Of The Incident: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that ossification test conducted on a person aged around 40 to 55 years cannot be conclusive to declare him as a juvenile on the date of the incident. "When a person is around 18 years of age, the ossification test can be said to be relevant for determining the approximate age of a person in conflict with law. However, when the person is around 40-55 years of age,...

"For The Good Of The Institution": AG KK Venugopal Refuses Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Attorney General of India KK Venugopal has refused to give his consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for statements made by him during an interview. A request was made by activist Saket Gokhale seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Gogoi for his statements about the Judiciary and the Supreme Court.While refusing to grant consent,...

Bombay High Court Rejects Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's Plea Against Election Petition Filed Against His Election To Lok Sabha

The Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench dismissed an application filed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkar challenging an election petition filed against him by one, Mohd. Nafis Khan for submitting false information in nomination form and election affidavit. A single judge bench of Justice A.S. Chandurkar allowed the election petition to continue after observing that two points in its prayer with...

"Celebrities Should Be Careful In Using Terms Which Can Be Misinterpreted": P&H HC Grants Protection To Yuvraj Singh In Alleged Casteist Remarks Case

"…Every person, and 'celebrities' in particular, should be careful in the usage of any term which can be misinterpreted": Punjab & Haryana High Court

Wife Levelling Allegations Affecting Career & Reputation Of Husband Amounts To Mental Cruelty Against Him For Seeking Divorce: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that wife levelling allegations which affects career and reputation of husband is mental cruelty against him for the purpose of seeking divorce.The degree of tolerance will vary from one couple to another and the Court will have to bear in mind the background, the level of education and also the status of the parties, in order to determine whether the cruelty alleged...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Caste-Wise Census In 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a public interest petition filed seeking directions to the Government for conducting a Caste Wise Census for Backward Classes in 2021. The plea has sought directions to be issued to Government's Home Ministry, Social Justice & Empowerment Department and the National Commission for Backward Classes to conduct. During the...

Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Plea Filed Over Killing Of Tigress 'Avni'

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed as withdrawn the contempt petition filed by a wildlife researcher Sangeeta Dogra in relation to the killing of Tigress Avni in 2018. A three-judge Bench of CJI Bobde, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian issued the direction while hearing the plea that alleged that reward announced by authorities to killers of Avni was granted flouting...

Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy To Approach Delhi HC

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of renewal of fitness certificate & insurance by third party. A three-judge Bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian has granted the petitioner liberty to withdraw the plea and first...

'We Can't Allow Sexual Harassment Cases To Be Swept Under The Carpet' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Judicial Officer's Plea Against Disciplinary Proceedings

The Supreme Court on Friday asked a former District Judge from Madhya Pradesh to withdraw the petition filed by him challenging the disciplinary proceedings initiated by the MP High Court over the sexual harassment allegations made by a junior judicial officer. A three-judge Bench of CJI Bobde, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian has however granted him the liberty to...

Breaking- Dalit Labour Activist Nodeep Kaur Granted Bail By Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday (26th February) granted Bail To Dalit Labour Activist Nodeep Kaur in the third FIR Registered against her.The Bench of Justice Avneesh Jhingan granted her bail while hearing her Bail Plea and a Suo Moto registered in connection with her matter (both matters heard together). However, with regard to allegations of her illegal detention, the matter...