Explainer : What Is 'Transit Anticipatory Bail'? When Can 'Transit Bail' Be Granted?

Recently, words like "Transit Bail" "Transit Anticipatory Bail" have caught the nation's attention, in the wake of the 'toolkit' case. The Bombay High Court last week granted 10 days transit anticipatory bail to Shantanu Muluk whose arrest was sought by the Delhi Police in connection with the toolkit case. Following this, a Mumbai based lawyer, Adv. Nikita Jacob was also granted three...

Bangalore Riots- Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Grant Of Bail To Bangalore's Former Mayor Sampath Raj

Supreme Court has on Friday issued notice in plea challenge Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to former Mayor of Bangalore Sampath Raj and former Corporator Abdul Raqueeb Zakir in the Bangalore Riot Case. The Court has issued notice returnable in three weeks. A division Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy issued the direction while hearing the plea...

In A Democracy People Should Have Faith in The Govt. Not Fear Of Govt: Justice Deepak Gupta

"Right to dissent is a hallmark of the democracy. Even if one party comes into power, it is not immune to criticism and right to dissent allows such criticism. There can be no progress if we stifle dissent", said Justice Deepak Gupta on Friday.Addressing the virtual audience at the webinar on the Right To Dissent organised by Live Law, the former Supreme Court judge said that it is a pleasure...

BREAKING :Delhi Court Reserves Orders On Disha Ravi's Bail Plea; Asks Police About Evidence Linking 'Toolkit' To Jan 26 Violence

A Delhi Court on Saturday reserved orders on the regular bail application filed by 22-year old climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested by Delhi police from her Bangalore residence on February 13 in the case registered over the 'farmers protest toolkit' shared by global environmental activist Greta Thunberg.Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana of Patiala House Courts put up the...

"If I prefer King Fu Over Yoga, Will I Become Chinese Spy?' Interesting Courtroom Exchange In Disha Ravi Bail Hearing

A Delhi Court is hearing #DishaRavi's bail plea, a 22-year old climate activist who was sent to judicial custody in relation to the #Toolkit...

Delhi High Court To Resume Complete Physical Hearing Of Courts From March 15

The Full Court of Delhi High Court has decided to start the complete physical hearing of Cases from March 15.As per the new Circular;"In continuation of this Court's Office Order No.1/RG/DHC/2021 dated 14.01.2021, Hon'ble Full Court has been pleased to order that the existing syst~m of hearing the matters in this Court shall continue upto 12.03.2021. It has further been ordered that all...

Supreme Court Stays SAT Order Setting Aside SEBI Penalty On SBI, Bank Of Baroda, LIC In UTI AMC Case

The Supreme Court on Friday directed a stay on the order of Securities Appellate Tribunal whereby it set aside market regulator SEBI's order imposing fine of 10 lakh each on State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and LIC for failing to reduce their stakes to below 10% in UTI Asset Management Company.A division Bench of Justice Nageswara Rao and Justice Ravindra Bhat have also issued...

PIL In Supreme Court Seeks 'Declaration Of Breach Of Oath' By Union Minister VK Singh For His Alleged 'Comments' On India- China LAC Issue

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction for declaring the alleged breach of oath committed by Union Minster, General (Rtd.) VK Singh after he allegedly made certain unwelcoming remarks on the India China LAC issue. The petition has been filed by Chandrasekaran Ramasamy, a social worker, writer and an activist by profession whereas the petition...

Jail is The Rule And Bail Is An Exception Now And Journalists Have To Seek Legal Opinion On Their Articles Before Publishing: Sr. Ad. Rebecca John [Video]

"Remand is a judicial function of foremost importance. The discharge of this function by the magistrates must not be mechanical, but there must be application of mind", said Senior Advocate Rebecca John on Friday.A prominent criminal lawyer, Ms. John was addressing the virtual audience at a webinar organised by Live Law on 'The Right to Dissent'. Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Deepak...

Supreme Court To Hear Plea For "One Rank One Pension" In Defence Forces On March 24

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to March 24th the plea seeking implementation of the "One Rank One Pension" in Defence Forces.A division Bench of DY Chandrachud & Justice Subhash Reddy was hearing a plea filed by Indian Ex Servicemen Movement averring that despite assurance on floor of Parliament, what is being implemented is "different pensions for same rank depending on when...

Supreme Court Adjourns State Of Odisha's Contempt Plea Against Andhra Pradesh Over Kotiya Villages Dispute

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned by four weeks a contempt plea filed by the State of Odisha alleging that the former had taken over certain villages belonging to the former in violation of an order of the Apex Court.A Bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar considered the request for adjournment of Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, with Advocate Mahfooz A. Nazki, appearing on behalf...

Banks Duty-Bound To Exercise Due Diligence In Maintaining And Operating Their Locker Facility: Supreme Court Issues Guidelines

The Supreme Court observed that the banks owe a duty of care to exercise due diligence in maintaining and operating their locker or safety deposit systems and that they cannot contract out of the minimum standard of care in this regard.The banks cannot wash off their hands and claim that they bear no liability towards their customers for the operation of the locker. the bench...