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Justice Yashwant Varma Submits Resignation As Allahabad High Court Judge Amid Lok Sabha Inquiry
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who is facing inquiry proceedings in the Lok Sabha over the alleged cash-at-home controversy, has submitted his resignation to the President of India."It is with deep anguish that I tender my resignation from the office of Judge of the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad with immediate effect", he said. A copy of the resignation...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Stop Caste Census, Questions 'Badtameezi Ki Language' In Petition
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Union Government to stop the proposed caste census, link redistribution of resources to population responsibility, and frame policies to provide economic incentives to families with a single child.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi refused to entertain...
'Don't Rush To Court' : Supreme Court To Advocate Who Filed 25 PILs
The Supreme Court on Friday, in a single stroke, dismissed 25 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitions filed by one advocate as party-in-person.Today, as soon as the matter was taken, the petitioner, Sachin Gupta, told the bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi that he wanted to withdraw the matters."You should approach...
Madras High Court Dismisses Plea To Prevent Screening Of "Dhurandhar 2" Movie In TN Till End Of Assembly Elections
The Madras High Court, on Friday (10th April), dismissed writ petitions filed against screening of Ranveer Singh starrer "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" movie in Tamil Nadu till the end of assembly elevtions in the State.The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that there was no law that prevent screening of a movie while the Model Code of Conduct was in place....
Telangana High Court Grants 1-Week Anticipatory Bail To Congress Leader Pawan Khera, Permits Him To Move Before Concerned Court
The Telangana High Court on Friday (April 10) granted anticipatory bail for one week to Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, amid allegations related to her holding multiple passports.Justice K Sujana while pronouncing the order said, "The petitioner is granted time time for one week to file an application...
West Bengal SIR | Supreme Court To Consider 'Freezing Date' Issue For Pending Appeals On April 13
The issue relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Friday, with a counsel submitting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had frozen the electoral rolls on April 9 despite multiple appeals pending on the issue.Before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and...
Title Suit Hit By 'Constructive Res Judicata' If Plaintiff Omitted It In Earlier Injunction Suit Where Title Was Disputed : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarified on Thursday (April 9) that a subsequent suit for declaration of title would be barred under Explanation IV to Section 11 CPC (constructive res judicata) if the plaintiff had omitted to seek title declaration in the earlier suit for permanent injunction where title was under dispute.The Court held that since the claim to title could and should have been raised in...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 9, 2026
Links to today's reports :'Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata', Supreme Court Dissolves 10-Year Estranged Marriage, Quashes 80+ Cases Between CoupleMotor Accident Claim | Insurance Company Impleaded As Party Can Raise All Grounds, Contest Quantum Of Compensation : Supreme Court'Forest Guard Run Over In Chambal Sanctuary While Attempting To Stop Tractor Carrying Sand': Amicus Tells...
There Are Temples Where Only Women Can Go : Centre To Supreme Court In Sabarimala Reference
The Union Government today argued that there can be either male or female-centric restrictions imposed by the religions, and it has nothing to do with gender stereotypes or patriarchy. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta(for the Union) concluded his arguments today on the Sabarimala reference being heard by a nine-judge Constitution bench on the larger issues of religious freedom.Mehta told the...
'Don't Eat Up Court's Time To Show Off Skills' : Supreme Court Cautions Lawyers For Arguing Against Settled Precedents
The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 9) cautioned lawyers against consuming the Court's valuable time by arguing cases that contradict settled legal positions solely to showcase their argumentative skills. “As the courts are bound by the law of precedent and to follow the law laid down in the binding judgment of the Constitution Bench, the lawyers are also expected to respect...
Stranger Affected By Interim Order Entitled To Impleadment In Writ Proceedings : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that a stranger to the proceedings, not being a party to the original Writ proceedings, cannot be denied impleadment if the order passed in the proceedings has a direct bearing on the stranger. “In writ proceedings, where the Court is called upon to interpret the scope and operation of an interim order already passed by it, a person who is shown to be...