Conducting Separate Interviews For General And Reserved Category Candidates Wholly Illegal : SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has observed that the process of conducting separate interviews for general and reserved category candidates is wholly illegal.The bench comprising Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice Hemant Gupta observed thus while taking note that separate interviews were conducted in respect of appointment to the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Education in...

Ayodhya-Babri Case: Hearing Likely To Conclude By Oct 18; Parties Can Have Parallel Mediation Talks, Says SC [Read Order]

The advocates appearing for the parties in the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid title dispute case submitted to the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court a tentative timeline for conclusion of the arguments.Perusing the same, the bench said that the hearing of the case could be concluded by October 18.Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who is heading the Bench, is set to retire on November 17. Thereofore,...

Specific Performance: Self-Serving Statements On Income Without Any Proof Of Financial Resources Won't Suffice To Prove Readiness & Willingness: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has observed that self-serving statements on income without any proof of financial resources is not sufficient to prove that plaintiff in a suit for specific performance was ready and willing to perform her part of the contract.In this case, the plaintiff, in order to prove her readiness and willingness, produced in evidence the approval of loan by a bank. Apart from this,...

SC To Frame Guidelines On Payment Of Maintenance In Matrimonial Matters [Read Order]

"We appoint Mr. Gopal Sankarnarayanan, Senior Advocate and Ms. Anitha Shenoy, Senior Advocate as Amicus Curiae to assist the Court for framing guidelines on payment of maintenance in matrimonial matters."

Courts Can Interfere With Administrative Actions Only If It Suffers From Vice Of Illegality, Irrationality Or Procedural Impropriety: SC [Read Judgment]

"An interference by the High Court would be warranted only when the decision impugned is vitiated by an apparent error of law."

Breaking- NGOs 'Substantially Financed' By Government Amenable To RTI Act, Holds SC [Read Judgment]

"We find no reason why any citizen cannot ask for information to find out whether his/her money which has been given to an NGO or any other body is being used for the requisite purpose or not. "

SC Stays Execution Of Death Row Convict; To Hear Review Petition On October 16 [Read Order]

(Updated)The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of death sentence awarded to Manoharan, a rape and murder accused, which it had confirmed recently.The Supreme Court (2:1) had upheld the death sentence awarded to a man involved in gang rape of a ten year old girl and thereafter murdering her and her brother. Thereafter, Manoharan had filed review petition.When the case was posted on...

Shebait/Archak Duty bound To Protect Temple Property; Cannot Usurp It For Their Own Gains: SC [Read Judgment]

"The Shebait or archaka is obligated to act solely for the idol's benefit."

[Ayodhya Hearing] [Day 25] : Birth Place Of Lord Ram Cannot Be Regarded As A Juristic Person, Argues Sunni Waqf Board

On day 25 of the Ayodhya-Babri land dispute hearing, senior advocate, Dr. Rajeev Dhavan resumed his argument about the Janmasthan not being a juridical person. With the example of Janmashtami, Dhavan stressed that Lord Krishna's birthday is celebrated but it isn't a juridical person. However Justice Bobde shot down the example saying that was pertaining to time, not place. Justice DY...

There Is No Concept Of Negative Equality Under Article 14 Of Constitution, Says SC [Read Judgment]

"What is unaffected by the repeal of a statute is a right acquired or accrued and not mere hope or expectation of or liberty to apply for acquiring a right."

'Kerala Is An India Territory; Its Courts Are Bound By SC Judgments': SC Sets Aside Kerala HC Order In Church Case [Read Order]

"It is made clear to all concerned more so, to the Courts that in future the violation of judgment and order to be viewed seriously."

NDPS Act- Court Should Be Satisfied That Confession Is Voluntary And Accused Was Apprised Of His Rights: SC [Read Judgment]

" Even if it is admissible, the Court has to be satisfied that it is a voluntary statement, free from any pressure and also that the accused was apprised of his rights before recording the confession."