Madras HC Declares Jayalalithaa's Nephew & Niece As Her Heirs; Asks TN Govt To Reconsider Decision To Convert Her Residence As Memorial

The Madras High Court on Wednesday declared that J. Deepak and J. Deepa, nephew and niece respectively of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa, as her legal heirs are hence entitled to administer the estate left behind by her. "As late Chief Minister Dr. J Jayalalithaa died unmarried, without any issues and no other kith or kin is available other than the petitioner and...

Amrapali : Homebuyers Should Not Be Under The Impression That They Can Enjoy Benefits Without Paying Dues, Observes SC As It Reserves Orders On Various Issues

The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally remarked that the homebuyers of the stalled-Amrapali project should not be under the impression that they can enjoy the benefits without paying the dues.This was said by Justice Arun Mishra, who was heading the bench hearing a host of issues connected with the project.Senior Advocate M L Lahoty, appearing for the homebuyers, submitted that they should not...

'Don't Let People Instigate Law And Order Issues' , SC Observes While Seeking Centre's Response On Plea Against Communalization Of Nizamuddin Markaz Issue

"We Take These Matters Very Seriously" - Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde

Timely Disposal Of Mercy Petitions: SC Issues Notice On Plea seeking Formulation of Guidelines, Seeks Centre's Response

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice in a plea seeking directions to the Government for framing guidelines on timely disposal of Mercy Petitions.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, AS Bopanna & Hrishikesh Roy sought response from the Ministry of home Affairs and granted 4 weeks time to file reply.CJI: "Format is not necessary. Only thing we felt important was time limit and even...

Nationwide Plan Needed For Stranded Migrants : Congress Spokesperson Surjewala Seeks To Intervene In SC's Suo Moto Case

Congress Leader Surjewala Files IA In Suo Moto Matter Regarding Migrant Labourers

Identify Private Hospitals Where Cost-Effective/Free Treatment For COVID-19 Can Be Done : SC Tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up for hearing a plea seeking nationwide cost related regulations for treatment of Coronavirus patients at private and corporate hospitals. A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & Hrishikesh Roy directed the Centre to identify a list of those hospitals where minimum or free of cost treatment can be done for treatment of Coronavirus...

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital : Too Early To Give Final Certificate; Be Ready For Surprise Visits, Says Gujarat HC

There are many problems which the State Government needs to look into closely, the HC said.

Migrants Crisis : SC Wakes Up Finally; Thanks To HCs & Public Criticism By Ex-Judges & Lawyers

This development underlines the important role of informed,constructive criticism in a democracy.

Start Physical Functioning Of Courts & Open Hearings From June 1 : BCI Chairman Writes To CJI

Bar Council of India's (BCI) Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra, has urged Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde to issue appropriate directions to all Courts to resume physical open court hearings from June 1, 2020.Claiming to have consulted with State Bar Councils and a majority of Bar Associations across the country, Mishra conveyed the reservation and grievances of advocates regarding the...

"Issue Show Cause Notice To Centre, States On Non-Compliance Of Court's Earlier Directions On Migrant Issues": Petitioner Moves SC

A fresh PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking issuance of directions to the Central Government for complying with the March 31 order.The plea has been filed by Alakh Alok Srivastava, highlighting the order passed in his original plea which directed authorities and police across State lines to take necessary steps ensuring welfare activities for migrant workers. Further, the...

'Our Focus Should Be On Imparting Training To Lawyers To Make Them E-Enabled': Justice DY Chandrachud Inaugurates Virtual Courts For Traffic Cases At Madras HC

The Madras High Court on Tuesday launched the 'Virtual Courts' to dispose of cases related to road traffic violation online. The inauguration ceremony of the V-courts was live streamed by the High Court whereby the Chief Guest, Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized on the need to encompass even those lawyers who are not "e-enabled". He underlined that a balance needs to be...

[Section 157 CrPC] Mere Delay In Forwarding FIR To Magistrate By Itself Is Not A Ground To Acquit The Accused: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has reiterated that the delay in sending the FIR to the Magistrate in compliance of Section 157 of the Code of Criminal Procedure cannot, in itself, be a ground to acquit the accused. In the instant criminal appeal, the contention of the accused was that the FIR was belatedly sent and received by the ilaka magistrate (Chief Judicial Magistrate in this case) after 11 days....