Justice Deepak Gupta Calls For Representation Of All Sections Of People Including Transgenders In Higher Judiciary

"In our endeavour to create a 'Gender-Just' world, it is important that we remember that a gender just world is not only for men and women, but for transgenders too"

Shaheen Bagh Is A Confluence Of Faiths & Peaceful Assembly, Police Made Unnecessary Blockades: Wajahat Habibullah Tells SC

Former CIC Wajahat Habibullah has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court after visiting Shaheen Bagh and interacting with the protestors at the site.Habibullah has depicted the confluence of different faiths at the protest site and the strong bond between the peaceful protestors, united for the purpose of the common intention of opposing the CAA-NRC-NPR."The ladies at the site include the...

Rebuttal Of Presumption U/s 139 NI Act Can Only Be Done After Adducing Evidence: SC [Read Order]

"Rebuttal can be made with reference to the evidence of the prosecution as well as of defence."

Whatsapp Privacy, Independent ECI, Applicability Of SARFAESI To Co-Op Banks: SC Constitution Bench To Hear From Feb 25 [Read Notice]

The Constitution Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra is set to consider the following four cases from 25th February 2020.The other judges in the bench are Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose.Whatsapp Privacy CaseKARMANYA SINGH SAREEN vs. UNION OF INDIA This is a special leave petition filed against Delhi High Court judgment in Whatsapp Privacy case. Karmanya...

Nirbhaya Case: Court Dismisses Convict Vinay's Plea For Treatment For Mental Illness [Read Order]

Delhi's Patiala House court today dismissed 2012 Delhi Gang-rape and murder death row convict Vinay Sharma's plea for high level treatment for the want of any merit. Additional Sessions Judge, Dharmender Rana was satisfied with the medical report submitted by Tihar Jail authorities, from which it was "evident that the convict is not only being provided regular medical care but regular...

PM Modi A Versatile Genius Who Thinks Globally And Acts Locally: Justice Arun Mishra [Full Text]

"Dignified human existence is our prime concern. We thank the versatile genius, who thinks globally and acts locally, Shri Narendra Modi, for his inspiring speech which would act as a catalyst in initiating the deliberations and setting the agenda for the conference", said Justice Mishra

Gender Imbalance In Courts Affects Public Confidence And Encourages A Stereotyped View Of Judiciary as Old-fashioned:UK SC President Justice Robert Reed

"In an age when it would be ludicrous to claim that only men possess the wisdom, intelligence and experience to be senior judges, the gender imbalance on our courts can understandably affect public confidence, and encourages a stereotyped view of the judiciary as old-fashioned and out of touch", said UK Supreme Court President Lord Robert John Reed.He was speaking at the World Judges...

Court Has Necessarily To Take An Activist Role To Achieve Social, Economic and Political Justice: AG KK Venugopal

"With the collaborative efforts of the Government of India and the Supreme Court of India, in the area of reducing the poverty of this section of the people, one could well hope that poverty could be eradicated in the next few years from the face of India", He said

At The Heart Of Constitution Was Individual And Individual Rights Were Recognized As Fundamental : CJI Bobde [Full Text And Video]

"At the heart of the Constitution was the individual and the rights of individual were recognized as 'fundamental'. These rights have been beautifully balanced with the demands of public order, morality and health", said Chief Justice of India SA Bobde while delivering his inaugural address at the International Judges Conference. Here Is The Full Text of CJI Bobde's Speech1. It is my proud...

Plea In SC To Quash Sedition Charges Against Shaheen School Management & Widowed Mother Of Student

A plea seeking quashing of FIR against the management of Shaheen School & parents of students for organizing a play against CAA-NRC-NPR has been filed in the Supreme Court. The Petition has been filed by Activist Yogita Bhayana and contends that the Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression, which includes the right to express oneself through one's...

Which Documents Prove Indian Citizenship?

There is a looming uncertainty over the documents necessary to prove citizenship

Bail Applications Need To Be Disposed Of Expeditiously & Finally: SC Records 'Displeasure' About Long Pendency Of Bail Plea In HC [Read Order]

"We have no hesitation in observing that adopting such a course, that too, by a constitutional Court, is wholly unfathomable and must be eschewed."