Almost Every Tender Being Challenged In Writ Proceedings Almost As A Matter Of Routine, Says SC [Read Judgment]

In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, the Supreme Court expressed its concern about the trend of challenging almost every tender in writ proceedings 'almost as a matter of routine', The bench comprising Justice SA Bobde and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul observed that it affects the efficacy of commercial activities of the public sectors, which may be in competition with the...

Mere Financial Assistance To Buy Property Cannot Be Termed Benami Transaction: SC [Read Judgment]

"Source of money had never been the sole consideration, and is only merely one of the relevant considerations but not determinative in character"

"Out Of 4600 Declared Foreigners Only 4 Have Been Deported? Is It Not Your Constitutional Duty?" CJI Pulls Up Assam Chief Secy

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the court to defer the hearing to after April 23 once the elections in the state of Assam have been concluded, suggesting that the apex court’s observations could have a crucial impact.

Section 138 NI Act: Complainant Bound To Explain His Financial Capacity When It Is Questioned By The Accused: SC [Read Judgment]

"Court cannot insist on a person to lead negative evidence. The observation of the High Court that trial court's finding that the complainant failed to prove his financial capacity of lending money is perverse cannot be supported."

#Rafale: SC To Pronounce Order Tomorrow On Preliminary Objections By Centre That Court Cannot Examine 'Privileged' Document

The Supreme Court will pronounce the order in the Rafale Review Petition on the preliminary objections raised by the Central Government that the documents presented by the petitioners cannot be relied on by the Court as they are "privileged" documents. The Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph reserved the orders on the preliminary issue. The Cause...

Deceased Bachelor's Age To Be Considered For Calculating 'Multiplier' In Motor Accident Claim Cases: SC [Read Judgment]

"The focus for determination of such claim is the deceased and what would be his contribution towards the dependents would he to be alive, for the benefits of the dependents."

Corroborative Evidence Required If It Is Doubtful Whether Deceased Was In Fit State Of Mind While Making Dying Declaration: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has observed that, though conviction can solely be based on dying declaration, corroborative evidence may be required when there is doubt as to whether the victim was in a fit state of mind to make the statement. The bench comprising Justice SA Bobde and Justice Deepak Gupta acquitted Sampat Babso Kale and his sister who were convicted by the Bombay High Court for...

SC Dismisses Plea To Stay Modi Biopic

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain Congress Leader Amit Panwar's plea for a stay on the release of the biopic on PM Narendra Modi ahead of the 2019 general elections. The bench headed Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was of the view that the film, not having yet been certified for release by the CBFC which is the competent authority, the issue agitated before it is premature....

Breaking: 498A Case Can Be Filed At A Place Where A Woman Driven Out Of Matrimonial Home Takes Shelter: SC [Read Judgment]

Answering a reference pending for about seven years, the Supreme Court has held that the courts at the place where the wife takes shelter after leaving or driven away from the matrimonial home on account of acts of cruelty committed by the husband or his relatives, would, dependent on the factual situation, also have jurisdiction to entertain a complaint alleging commission of...

How Far The Govt. In A Secular State Can Manage Temples? Asks SC

The Supreme Court on Monday asked as to why should government officials manage religious places and temples in the country while taking note of the fact that several devotees visiting the Jagannath temple in Puri were being harassed. A bench of Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer observed this while hearing a plea which has highlighted difficulties faced by the devotees at Jagannath temple...

SC Asks UP Govt To File Fresh Status Report In Hapur Lynching Case

The Supreme Court Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a fresh status report in the Hapur lynching case last year, in which one person lost his life. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna asked the state government to submit its status report on the investigation and trial in the case.Advocate Vrinda Grover appearing for...

Domestic Inquiry During Pending Criminal Trial Not Contempt: SC Upholds Termination Of Teacher Accused Of Sexually Harassing Girl Students [Read Judgment]

"Whether any criminal trial was pending or not would not be having any bearing on the pending issue before the Inquiry Committee."