'How Odd-Even Scheme Reduces Pollution?' : SC Seeks Report From Delhi Govt [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a report from the Government of NCT of Delhi on the efficacy of the odd-even scheme, which is coming into force from today, in reducing air pollution.During the hearing before the bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta, it was pointed out by Senior Advocate Sanjiv Sen that no useful purpose was being served by odd-even scheme, as it leads...

Puri Jagannath Temple : SC Issues Detailed Directions For Management; Directs Appointment Of Full Time Chief Administrator

The Supreme Court on Monday issued detailed directions for proper administration of Sri Jagannath temple at Puri. On a perusal of the report submitted by Amicus Curiae Gopal Subramanium, suggestions given by Srimad Jagadguru Shankaracharya and Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati and the response filed by the Temple Managing Committee, the court said, "It is apparent that various aspects...

'Pegasus Surveillance': RSS Ideologue KN Govindacharya Moves SC Seeking NIA Investigation Against Whatsapp, Facebook, NSO Group [Read Petition]

Former RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya has moved the Apex Court seeking NIA Investigation and lodging of FIR against Facebook, WhatsApp, NSO Group under the provisions of the Information Technology Act and Indian Penal Code for violating fundamental privacy of Indians.Govindacharya also seeks perjury proceedings against WhatsApp for deliberately misleading the Court by claiming that users data...

Delay In HCs To Hear Criminal Appeals : SC Appoints SG Tushar Mehta As Amicus Curiae To Find Solutions [Read Order]

Noting the inability of High Courts to bring criminal appeals to an early conclusion, the Supreme Court on Monday sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in evolving solutions to the problem. The bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was confronted with a case where the accused, who has been convicted under Section 302 IPC and whose appeal is pending before the...

Petition In SC Challenges Appointment Process Of Public Prosecutors In Kerala [Read Petition]

A Writ Petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India to strengthen the prosecution machinery across the country, especially in the State of Kerala in pursuance of the provisions in Section 24(6), 24(9) and 25A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 25A of the Code of Criminal Procedure states as follows: 1. The State Government may establish a Directorate of...

Section 482 CrPC- Inherent Powers Cannot Be Invoked To Alter Sentence Imposed By The HC Itself: SC [Read Judgment]

"Recall of judgment would amount to alteration or review of judgment which is not permissible under Section 362 CrPC. It cannot be validated by the High Court invoking its inherent powers."

Phone Tapping : SC Seeks Explanation From Chhattisgarh Govt On Alleged Snooping Of IPS Officer

Taking note of the incident of phone tapping of IPS officer Mukesh Gupta, the Supreme Court today issued notice to the Chattisgarh government and sought an explanation regarding taking such steps.The bench pulled up the Chattisgarh government and expressed concern over the manner in which a citizen's right to privacy is being violated. "What is happening in this country? Seems there is no...

K'taka Cong Urges SC To Take On Record Audio Clip Of CM Yediyurappa In MLAs Disqualification Case

The Karnataka Congress on Monday requested the Supreme Court, hearing the 17 MLAs' disqualification case, to take on record a fresh audio clip in which Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is purportedly hitting out at his party leaders for not recognising the "sacrifice" of the disqualified Congress-JD(S) MLAs, because of whom the BJP could come to power.A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana said...

Gauhati HC Resolves To Provide Post-Retirement Services To CJI Gogoi [Read Resolution]

The Full Court of Guahati High Court has deliberated and resolved regarding services to be rendered to CJI Ranjan Gogoi, post his retirement. After his retirement on November 17, Justice Gogoi plans to reside in Guahati. He has old ties with Guahati as he started his practice as an Advocate from there in 1978 and was first appointed as permanent judge in the Gauhati High Court...

[Updated]: 'Stop Stubble Burning, Construction & Demolition Activities In Delhi-NCR' : SC Issues Slew Of Directions To Curb Air Pollution [Read Order]

[Updated]Taking serious note of the air pollution which has engulfed the Delhi-NCR area, the Supreme Court on Monday passed a slew of directions.The key directions are :Chief Secretaries of Punjab, UP and Haryana summoned on November 6 to brief the Court on measures to curb crop stubble burning.Directs Collectors and police officials to ensure that no further crop stubble burning takes...

Justice Kureshi Elevation : Centre Seeks Time To Complete 'Administrative Formalities'; SC To Hear On Nov 7

The Centre on Monday sought one week's adjournment of the hearing in the petition filed by Gujarat High Court Advocates Association in connection with Justice Akhil Kureshi's elevation. On being prodded by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that a few administrative modalities were taking time and prayed for the matter to be adjourned to...

Explainer : Further Investigation, Re-investigation & Re-Trial

The police had the statutory right and duty to 'register' every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence. The police also had the statutory right and duty to investigate the facts and circumstances of the case where the commission of a cognizable offence was suspected and to submit the report of such investigation to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to take cognizance...