Fresh Environmental Clearance Must For Expansion Beyond Limits Approved By Prior EC : SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has held that a fresh Environmental Clearance is necessary for the expansion of a project beyond the limits approved by the prior EC. The Court added that such fresh EC is mandatory, even if the expanded project is within the upper limits prescribed under the Environmental Impact Assessment notification 2006.In this case (Keystone Realtors Pvt. Ltd. v. Shri Anil V...

[Video] Conclusions Of The Ayodhya Judgment Not Matched By Its Reasons: Justice (Rtd)AK Ganguly

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice AK Ganguly opined that the conclusions of the Supreme Court Judgment in the Ayodhya Case are not matched by its reasons.Justice Ganguly was speaking on the topic 'The Consequences of Ayodhya Judgment of Supreme Court' in an event organised by South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre."I am reminded of what was done by Justice Krishna Iyer, the great...

Unreasoned Order Granting/Rejecting Bail Raises Presumption Of Non Application Of Mind: SC [Read Judgment]

"Merely recording 'having perused the record' and 'on the facts and circumstances of the case' does not sub-serve the purpose of a reasoned judicial order. "

SC Reserves Orders On DMK's Plea Seeking Postponement Of Local Body Polls In Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court today reserved its order on a plea moved by DMK seeking postponement of local body elections in Tamil Nadu, which are scheduled for December 27 and Dec 30, on grounds that delimitation of 9 newly bifurcated districts have not taken place.Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appeared on behalf of the DMK and informed the court that the newly bifurcated districts would entail...

SC Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking Live-Streaming Of Article 370 Hearing

Supreme Court today agreed to hear a petition seeking the live streaming of hearings by a Constitution Bench regarding matters related to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The petition file by RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya was mentioned by senior advocate Vikas Singh before a bench headed by CJI SA Bobde, and comprising of Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant. Singh stated that...

[Land Acquisition]If Award Not Made Due To Stay, Would Enhanced Compensation Under 2013 Act Still Accrue?- SC To Consider Section 24(1)(a) Separately

The Supreme Court five-judge bench, to which the task of the interpretation of section 24 of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act has been entrusted, grappled with a new question on Wednesday- if the award, for the purpose of section 24(1)(a), could not be made on account of a stay, would the provisions of the new Act still apply, entitling all to the enhanced compensation? Earlier, the...

Section 482 CrPC: HC Should Not Embark Upon An Enquiry Into Validity Of Evidence Available: SC [Read Order]

"All that the Court should see is as to whether there are allegations in the complaint which form the basis for the ingredients that constitute certain offences complained of."

'I Apologize A Hundred Times' : Justice Arun Mishra On His Comments Against Gopal Sankaranarayanan

Seeking to douse the friction between the bench and the bar, Supreme Court judge Justice Arun Mishra on Thursday expressed regret for his outburst at a senior lawyer during a court hearing."If anyone feels hurt, an animal or a tree even, am ready to apologise. I know you're not seeking an apology but I do apologise to any living creature if I had caused any harm. Gopal Sankaranarayan is half...

Minimum Qualifying Service Stipulated In Pension Rules Can't Be Ignored While Considering Claim For Invalid Pension: SC [Read Judgment]

'Pension is earned by stint of continuity and longevity of service.'

Justice Arun Mishra Controversy : BCI Chairman Criticizes SCAORA Resolution; Says Few Members Targeting The Judge [Read Press Release]

Expressing displeasure at the resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association against Justice Arun Mishra, the Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, has issued a press release. This comes in the context of the EC of SCAORA passing a resolution condemning Justice Arun Mishra for threatening Senior...

SARFAESI: Only Expressly Created Statutory First Charges Under Central/State Laws Can Take Precedence Over Secured Creditors' Claim: SC [Read Judgment]

"It is not enough to merely provide for recovery of dues as arrears of land revenue."

Separate Classification In Favour Of Properties Of Religious Institutions For Rent Laws Not Violative Of Article 14: SC [Read Judgment]

"The religious institutions as held are meant to carry out public purpose and the legislature can proceed accordingly that the religious institutions would act in public interest for which they were established."