[Chhatth Pooja] Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Requesting Permission Of Rituals On Rabindra Sarovar

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a plea by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) requesting permission for performing Chhath Puja at Rabindra Sarobar.A bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, Navin Chawla & Krishna Murari heard the plea which challenged the National Green Tribunal's order rejecting permission on September 17, thereby upholding its previous order...

'No Longer Any Difference Between Physical And Virtual Courts; Get Used To It' : Justice Khanwilkar

"There is no longer any difference between physical and virtual hearings; get used to this", said Justice AM Khanwilkar while adjourning the appeal against the Bombay High Court's order upholding the conviction of gangster Arun Gawli in the murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsednakar and the life imprisonment awarded to him by the Special MCOCA Court. The comment was rendered by...

Delay In Delivery Of Reasoned Judgments Violates Fundamental Right To Life: Supreme Court Issues 'Reminder' To HCs [Read Judgment]

"Judicial discipline requires promptness in delivery of judgments."

Supreme Court Refuses To Extend Security For Judge Who Delivered Babri Demolition Case Verdict

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend security to former CBI judge Surendra Kumar Yadav, who had delivered the acquittal verdict in the criminal case against 32 persons for conspiracy behind the demolition of Babri Masjid. "Having perused the letter dated September 30, we do not consider it necessary to continue (the) security", observed a bench headed by Justice R F Nariman rejecting...

Vijay Mallya Extradition : Supreme Court Asks Centre To File Status Report In 6 Weeks

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Union Government to file a status report in six weeks on the progress of extradition process pending in the United Kingdom with respect to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya .A bench of Justices Lalit & Ashok Bhushan further adjourned sentence hearing on contempt case against Mallya to the third week of January 2021.On August 31, the Supreme Court...

[Breaking] 'CJI Seized Of The Matter': Attorney General Declines Consent For Criminal Contempt Against Andhra CM For Allegations Against Justice Ramana

The Attorney General for India, K K Venugopal, has declined consent to initiate criminal contempt against the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and his advisor, Ajeya Kellam IAS for making public allegations against Justice N V Ramana, judge of the Supreme Court.The AG opined that the conduct of the Andhra CM and his advisor was "prima facie contumacious" but as the...

No Illegality In Establishing 'Offender Centric' Courts For Trial Of MPs/MLAs: Amicus Curiae Tells Supreme Court [Read Report]

Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, Amicus Curiae in the matter concerning expeditious disposal of criminal cases pending against former/sitting legislators, has told the Supreme Court that there is no illegality in designating special Courts for trial of such MPs/MLAs. "In the present case, this Hon'ble Court has directed expeditious trial of criminal cases against MPs/ MLAs by...

[Breaking] Supreme Court Stays Election Commission's Order Removing Ex-CM Kamal Nath As 'Star Campaigner'; Asks 'Who Gives You Power To Delist A Candidate?'

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the order passed by the Election Commission of India delisting Ex Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as a "Star Campaigner" from the Madhya Pradesh By-Election.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun told the Election Commission that the Court will stay the order and will examine if the poll panel has the power to issue...

[Breaking] Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Election For Non-Appearance

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed challenging the election of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad constituency in Kerala in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections for default.A bench headed by the Cheif Justice of India dismissed the petition filed by solar-scam accused Saritha S Nair for default due to non-appearance. When the petition was first called out, there was no...

Plea Seeking Probe Into Allegedly "India's Biggest Franchisee Scam": SC Issues Notice To Home Ministry, Finance Ministry, Central Agencies

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a plea seeking investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) & SFIO (Serious Fraud Investigation Office) or by a Special Investigation Team into various offences including money laundering and black money hoarding by directors & beneficiaries of Westland Trade Private Limited.A bench comprising...

[Tablighi Jamaat] We Can Only Express Hope That Revision Petitions Be Disposed Off Expeditiously, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed the hope that the revision applications against the discharge of foreigners in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat be heard and disposed expeditiously."There were 8 petitioners who have been discharged entirely. The revision applications (against the discharge) are listed on November 10. Our only request is that the applications may be decided on 10th...

[Breaking] Financial Aid For Advocates Amid COVID19: Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petitions Pending In High Courts

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself petitions pending in different High Courts seeking financial aid to advocates on account of COVID-19 situation. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian ordered the transfer.In the proceedings on Monday, there was a confusion as to whether the petition in the Madras High Court on the matter...