65% of Death Sentences in 2020 Involved Sexual Violence; Project 39A at NLU-Delhi Delhi Releases 5th Annual Death Penalty Statistics

Project 39A at National Law University, Delhi published the fifth edition of the Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics Report which provides an annual update on all death penalty cases in India alongwith documenting the legislative developments on the issue. As on 31st December 2020, there were 404 prisoners on death row across India, with Uttar Pradesh having the highest number...

Delhi High Court Modifies Office Order, Allows Lawyers To Appear Either By Physical Or Virtual Mode

After massive backlash on its decision to resume physical hearings, the Delhi High Court has permitted lawyers to appear before it via-video conferencing, on an advance intimation. Though an office order issued under the authority of Chief Justice DN Patel, it is intimated: "Matters shall be taken up through physical mode as per the Roster of Sitting of the Hon'ble Judges of this...

'Not Agreeable To Giving Extra Chance To Civil Service Aspirants In UPSC Exams': Centre Informs Supreme Court

"Received information from the government that they are not agreeable", submitted Additional-Solicitor General SV Raju to the Supreme Court on Friday in a plea seeking for an extra chance for civil service aspirants in giving UPSC exams on account of the difficulties that may have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar was presiding over the...

Siddique Kappan In No Way Connected With PFI; Ready To Take Scientific Tests To Prove Innocence : KUWJ Tells SC

The Kereala Union of Working Journalists(KUWJ) has filed an additional rejoinder in the Supreme Court refuting the allegations made by the Uttar Pradesh Government against journalist Siddique Kappan, who has been under custody since his arrest by the UP Police on October 5 last year when he was proceeding to report the Hathras crime.The KUWJ has denied that Kappan has any connection with...

Criminal Court Exercising Bail Jurisdiction Is Not Expected To Act As Recovery Agent To Realize Dues Of Complainant: Supreme Court

"Criminal proceedings are not for realization of disputed dues."

Only Centre Can Control Internet Intermediaries; Legislative Assembly Cannot : Salve Submits For Facebook VP

A three judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice S.K. Kaul on Thursday heard Facebook India Vice President, Ajit Mohan's challenge to the two summons issued by the Delhi Legislative Assembly's Committee "Peace and Harmony" in connection with the Delhi riots that broke out in February 2020. The two summons were issued on 10th September 2020 and 18th September 2020 demanding...

Only Wilful And Deliberate Disobedience To Court's Order Amounts To Contempt: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that before before punishing a person for non-compliance of the decision of the Court, the Court must not only be satisfied about the disobedience of any judgment, decree, direction, writ or other process but should also be satisfied that such disobedience was wilful and intentional.The bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and BR Gavai observed thus while...

Courts This Week- A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-48]

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'Mirzapur Series Tarnished Historical & Cultural Image Of City' : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre, Amazon Prime Video On Plea For Ban

In a plea seeking for ban on the Indian web series, "Mirzapur", the Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to Amazon Prime Video, Central Government, and Excel Entertainment, producer of the show.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde heard the matter and proceeded to seek a response from the Respondents. The plea, filed by Sujeet Kumar Singh, a resident of Mirzapur,...

Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case : Tamil Nadu Governor Will Decide On Perarivalan's Pardon With 3-4 Days, Centre Tells SC

In the matter of release of A.G. Perarivalan, the convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, SG Tushar Mehta on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the Tamil Nadu Governor will decide, "as per the Constitution", on the remission of the sentence in exercise of his discretionary power under Article 161 within the next 3-4 days.Though the SG said that the decision will come within 3-days...

Formula One Race : SC Says Petition Filed In 2011 Against Tax Exemption Not Maintainable; Jaypee Sports Seeks Refund Of Deposit

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the writ petition filed in 2011 challenging the entertainment tax exemption granted to Formula One Race held in India in 2011 and 2012 was not maintainable.The writ petition filed by one Amit Kumar had challenged the exemption granted by the State of Uttar Pradesh to the grand prix event held in Buddh International Circuit along Yamuna Expressway...

'Opposition Leader Is Part Of Ruling Coalition?' : Supreme Court Seeks Response On BJP Leader's Plea For Leader Of Opposition Status In Mumbai Civic Body

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the response of the respondents on a petition filed by a BJP leader challenging a Bombay High Court order which dismissed his plea seeking Leader of Opposition (LOP) status at the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde heard Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Petitioner, who...