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'Disturbing' : Supreme Court On Comedian Samay Raina's Remarks Against Persons With Disabilities
M/s Cure SMA Foundation has approached the Supreme Court assailing certain insensitive remarks made by comedian Samay Raina in relation to persons with disabilities.Briefly put, the allegation is that during a show, Raina ridiculed a high-cost treatment option for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in case of a 2-month old child. In another instance, it is alleged that he ridiculed a blind...
'File Suit For Damages' : Supreme Court Advises Man Seeking Compensation For Disability Allegedly Caused By Covid Vaccine
The Supreme Court today told a man, who was seeking medical cover by the Union government and Serum Institute of India for a physical disability developed allegedly after the administration of the Covishield vaccine, that filing a suit for damages would be a better option for him.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih heard the matter. Being of the view that a writ petition before the...
ESI Act | Person In Supervisory Role Liable For Non-Remittance Of Contributions Regardless Of Designation : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a person, irrespective of their official designation, may be deemed a 'principal employer' under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 (“ESI Act”), if they act as an agent of the owner or occupier of a factory, or if they supervise and control the establishment in question. Holding thus, the bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and...
Is 17A PC Act Sanction Necessary When Probe Was Ordered Under 156(3) CrPC? Supreme Court Tags Yediyurappa's Case With Pending Reference
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Monday, in the case concerning former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, stated that it was refraining from deciding the issue regarding the need for a sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act when a Magistrate has ordered investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC, since the said issue is already a subject matter of a...
Murshidabad Violence : Supreme Court Rebukes Petitioner Over Irresponsible Averments, Allows Filing Of Fresh Plea
The Supreme Court today objected to some of the averments made in a petition seeking a Court-monitored investigation into the violence which took place at Murshidabad, West Bengal, during the protests against the Waqf Amendment Act 2025.A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh told Advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha, the petitioner who appeared in person, that one has to...
Supreme Court Flags Long Submissions In S.34/37 Arbitration Act Proceedings, Says Timelimit Needs To Be Imposed
On April 21, the Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over the prolonged arguments and submissions made by members of the Bar in arbitration proceedings under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.The Court noted that excessively long oral submissions force judges to invest significant time in reviewing extended arguments, often supported by a large volume of...
'The Indian Express' Moves Supreme Court Against Gujarat HC Calling For Fresh Apology Over Incorrect Reporting Of Proceedings
"The Indian Express" has filed a plea before the Supreme Court challenging a Gujarat High Court order which refused to accept its apology affidavit over wrong reporting of Court proceedings and directed that a fresh apology affidavit be filed.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih granted leave in the matter today and tagged it alongwith a special leave petition filed by Bennett Coleman and...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of 7 High Court Judges; 4 From Karnataka HC
The Supreme Collegium has recommended that transfer of seven High Court Judges - four of them from the Karnataka High Court- with a view to "infuse inclusivity and diversity" and "to strengthen the quality of administration of justice."The following transfers are recommended.1. Justice Heman Chandanagoudar : from Karnataka HC to Madras HC.2. Justice Krishnan Natarajan ...
Defective Investigation Does Not Automatically Vitiate Prosecution's Case, If Other Relevant Evidence Exists: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that the flaws in the investigation would not automatically be fatal to the prosecution's case when other credible evidence exists. The Court, affirming this position, upheld the conviction of the Appellant, who had sought acquittal on the ground of a faulty investigation. However, upon carefully examining the record and finding other reliable and...
'We're Already Facing Allegations Of Intruding On Executive': Supreme Court On Plea For Union's Article 355 Action In West Bengal
When a petition seeking the Central Government's action in the State of West Bengal as per Article 355 of the Constitution was mentioned, the Supreme Court on Monday impliedly referred to the recent controversy over its direction to the President.Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain mentioned the petition before a bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih. The petitioner...
'In Policy Domain' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Guidelines Against Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Transactions
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a petition seeking guidelines from the Court in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution to prevent and penalize fraudulent transactions involving cryptocurrencies.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, being of the view that the prayers made were within the domain of the legislature and the executive. Be that...
Understanding Supreme Court's New Case Categorization System
The Supreme Court of India has recently introduced a revised system of case categorization effective from 21st April, 2025. This is the first major overhaul of the Supreme Court's case management in nearly three decades. This reform is expected to streamline case management and make it more efficient, data-driven and user-friendly for lawyers and litigants. Historically, the Supreme Court had periodically adjusted its case categorization scheme, but the last major thorough revision was...