SC To Examine Maintainability Of Habeas Corpus Petitions Seeking Premature Release Of Convicted Prisoners [Read Order]

The Supreme Court is set to examine whether a Habeas Corpus writ petition will be maintainable seeking premature release of a convicted prisoner in terms of some Government orders / Rule.Another issue that will be considered in this case, titled as Home Secretary (Prisons) vs. H. Nilofer Nisha, is whether the state, on its own, provide for release of prisoners who have been directed to...

HC Cannot Modify Order Affirmed By SC Invoking Its Inherent Powers U/s 482 CrPC: SC [Read Order]

The Supreme Court has observed that the inherent power of the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure does not enable the High Court to alter, add to, modify or vary any order that has been affirmed by the Supreme Court.In this case, the High Court had allowed the petition filed by the accused and had ordered that the sentences imposed in 69 Challan cases pertaining to...

Disputed Property Claim Based On Inheritance Cannot Be Decided In A Criminal Proceeding: SC [Read Judgment]

"We fail to understand as to how a dispute with regard to the inheritance under a will and deed of confirmation can be decided in a criminal proceeding. "

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Moves SC Challenging Triple Talaq Act [Read Petition]

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Kamal Faruqui, member of Executive Committee of the Board have moved the Supreme Court challenging The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, which criminalises triple talaq, saying the same is unconstitutional and brings marriage on the brinks of breakdown. Filed through Advocate M R Shamshad, the petition prays that the...

INX Media Case : SC To Pronounce Judgment On Chidambaram's Bail Plea Tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pronounce judgment tomorrow on the appeal filed by former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram against the September 30 judgment of the Delhi High Court which denied him regular bail in the INX Media case.The bench comprising Justices R Banumathi, A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy had reserved judgment on October 18.The bench had also heard the cross appeal filed by the...

Execution- Court Order Required Before Providing Police Assistance To Deliver Possession To Decree Holder: SC [Read Judgment]

"The executive authorities were completely unjustified in their over enthusiasm without asking for proper court orders regarding police assistance despite the fact that they were fully aware that possession was to be delivered in pursuance of a court order."

Guru Ravidas Temple : SC Allows Reconstruction At 400 Sqm Plot Offered By Centre In Same Site

Allowing the reconstruction of the Sant Ravidas Temple in Delhi, the Supreme Court on Monday acceded to the Centre's proposal to assign 400 sq. m. of land at the same site in Thuglakabad where the temple had stood before it was razed down based on apex court's directions. Assuming the task of the reconstruction, the Centre conveyed that honouring the belief and the faith of the...

(Rape) Conviction Cannot Be Solely Based On Statements Made To Police U/s 154/161 CrPC: SC [Read Order]

"It is the statement made on oath in the Court which has to be the foundation of conviction."

Aarey : SC Extends Status Quo On Tree Felling; Clarifies That There Is No Stay On Metro Project

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the status quo order passed on October 7 regarding the cutting of trees in Aarey colony in Mumbai suburbs.The bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta also clarified that there is no stay on the construction activities related to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL).The bench asked MMRCL to submit details about the number of...

'Ayodhya Verdict Will Impact Future Generations' : Muslim Parties Urge SC To Mould Relief To Reflect 'Constitutional Values'

The Muslim parties in the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid title dispute case have urged the Supreme Court to mould the relief in the case in such a fashion to reflect the 'constitutional values that this great nation espouses'."The decision by this Hon'ble Court, whichever way it goes, will impact future generations. It will also have consequences for the polity of this country", said the joint...

SC Issues Notice On CBI's Plea To Transfer 'Sex CD Case' Against Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on CBI's plea to transfer the trial of the 2017 'sex CD' case out of the state. The apex court stayed the ongoing trial after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for CBI, submitted that witnesses in the case were feeling threatened by the Chief Minister.The case pertains to a CD which surfaced in...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up

Mere Error In Framing Substantial Question Of Law Would Not Render A Judgment In Second Appeal To Be Set Aside [Illoth Valappil Ambunhi (D) vs. Kunhambu Karanavan] The Supreme Court observed that mere error in framing a question of law would not render a judgment in Second Appeal liable to be set aside, if it is found that a substantial question of law existed and such question has...