Land Acquisitions From 50 Years Ago Would Also Lapse If Treasury Deposit Not Taken As 'Paid' Under Sec 24, Observes SC

Senior Advocate Shyam Divan on Wednesday resumed his arguments before the Five Judge Constitution Bench in the Indore Development Authority case on the interpretation of Section 24 of the new Land Acquisition Act."There is no provision for refund of compensation already paid (in case of lapse)", ventured Justice Indira Banerjee on Wednesday."There is no question of any unjust enrichment in...

ED's Objection To Bail Plea Would Send A Wrong Message To The nation 'As If I am Ranga-Billa':Submits Sibal For Chidambaram

A 3 judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices R Bhanumati, AS Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy today began hearing former Union Minister, P Chidambaram's plea challenging the Delhi High Court's verdict denying him bail in relation to the INX Media case made out by the Enforcement Directorate. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal representing Chidambaram stated that it had been 99 days since he...

Issue Of Limitation Not To Be Examined While Considering Application Seeking Appointment Of Arbitrator: SC [Read Judgment]

"The issue of limitation is a jurisdictional issue, which would be required to be decided by the arbitrator under Section 16, and not the High Court at the pre¬reference stage under Section 11 of the Act"

Mere Irregularity In Sanction Will Not Vitiate Conviction In Corruption Cases: SC [Read Judgment]

A mere error, omission or irregularity in sanction in corruption cases is not considered to be fatal unless it has resulted in a failure of justice or has been occasioned thereby, the Supreme Court has reiterated. The bench of Justice Indu Malhotra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna observed thus while upholding the conviction of an accused under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of...

Breaking : SC Reserves Judgment On Petitions Challenging Restrictions In Kashmir

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in a batch of petitions which challenge the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir such as internet shut down, communication blockade, prohibitory orders etc., in the wake of the abrogation of the special status of the state on August 5.The bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai had been hearing the petitions...

[Live-Updates From Supreme Court] Chidambaram Bail Hearing

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SC Strikes Down Section 87 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act Inserted By 2019 Amendment [Updated With Judgment]

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Section 87 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, which was inserted through the 2019 amendment Act passed by the Parliament last monsoon session.The judgment was delivered in the case Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v Union of India, which was heard by a bench comprising Justices R F Nariman, Surya Kant and...

[Live Updates] : SC Hearing Of Kashmir Petitions

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai will continue hearing the Kashmir petitions today.Watch this space for live...

Delhi Pollution : Why Governments Should Not Be Asked To Compensate Persons Affected By Bad Air Quality, Asks SC [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on November 25 asked the Governments of NCT of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to explain within six weeks as to why they should not be made liable to pay compensation to persons affected by bad air quality.A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta observed that it was the bounden duty of the States to provide basic civic amenities, clean air...

[Land Acquisition] Section 24 Should Be Given It's Plain And Literal Construction:Shyam Divan Tells Constitution Bench

On Tuesday, Senior Advocate Shyam Diwan, appearing for a farmers' association, propounded the legal propositions upheld by the Supreme Court between 2014 and February, 2018 which have held the field for so far."100s of cases have followed these judgments in this court and in the High Courts in these 4 years. All contentions have been dealt with and all issues grappled with...",...

Technology Can't Substitute Judges; It May Aid Us: CJI Highlights Role Of AI In Judiciary In Constitution Day Speech [Read Full Text]

As Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde began his address to mark the 70th Constitution Day, he reminded the august gathering about the vision of the constituent assembly: to have a free society where power will come from the people.He started his address by a quote from Dakshayani Velayudhan, the only Dalit woman and the youngest member of the constituent assembly, who said said that...

Kashmir : Why Block Internet As A Whole To Control Social Media, Asks Sibal

After Solicitor General Tushar Mehta concluded arguments in the hearing of Kashmir petitions, some of the intervenors supporting the restrictions made their submissions before the bench comprising Jusices N V Ramana, Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai. This was followed by Advocate Vrinda Grover's rejoinder, on behalf of Anuradha Bhasin, the editor of Kashmir Times. She submitted that the...