Supreme Court Directs Delhi Municipal Corporation To Vacate Office In Lodhi-Era Tomb Immediately

Pursuant to Supreme Court's January 21 order by which the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA), Delhi, handed over the peaceful possession of Lodhi-era Shaikh Ali 'Gumti', a 500-year-old tomb of archaeological importance, to the Land & Development Office, Ministry of Urban Affairs, Government of India (L&DO), the Court on May 14 passed an order directing Municipal Corporation...

BREAKING | BJP Minister Vijay Shah Approaches Supreme Court Against MP HC Order Directing FIR Over His Comments On Col Sofiya Qureshi

BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has moved the Supreme Court against Madhya Pradesh High Court's suo motu direction for registration of FIR against him over his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists".To recap, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi had become the face of the 'Operation Sindoor' after she gave press briefings about the military operations carried out by the Indian Air...

Breaking: Can Supreme Court Fix Timelines For President To Decide Bills Reserved By Governor? President Refers 14 Questions To SC Under Article 143

In a 14-point reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu has asked the Court whether the Court can set timeline of 3 months for the President to make a decision on the Bill reserved to her by the Governor under Article 201 when there is no such "constitutionally prescribed timeline".In what could be termed as not an unexpected...

After SC Intervention, UP Govt Frames Guidelines For Invocation Of Gangsters Act; Finds Provisions Not Attracted Against A Man Booked Under It

After Supreme Court's nudge, the Uttar Pradesh government has laid down parameters/guidelines in relation to invocation of the provisions of Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986.In April 2024, the top Court, while considering the case of a person booked under the Act, had asked the government to consider desirability of laying down some guidelines....

'Employment Bond Valid, Doesn't Violate S.27 Contract Act' : Supreme Court Upholds Rs 2 Lakh Penalty For Premature Resignation

The restrictive covenant prescribing a minimum term cannot be said to be unconscionable, unfair or unreasonable, the Court held.

'Playing Cards Not Act Of Moral Turpitude': Supreme Court Sets Aside Disqualification Over 'Gambling In Public'

"Every action against which one can raise eyebrow may not necessarily involve moral turpitude", Court said.

Remarks On Col. Sofiya Qureshi | Following HC Order, MP Police Books Minister Vijay Shah For Endangering India's Sovereignty

Hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court suo motu directed the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his comment calling Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a "sister of terrorists", the state police have booked him under Sections 152, 196(1)(b), and 197(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.#JustIN | Following #MadhyaPradeshHighCourt's order, the MP...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 14, 2025

Here are the links to the Supreme Court stories published on May 14, 2025.Justice Bela Trivedi Prepones Retirement, Last Working Day In Supreme Court To Be May 16Investigation Officer's Testimony Based Only On S.161 CrPC Statements Of Witnesses Inadmissible In Evidence : Supreme CourtJustice BR Gavai Sworn In As 52nd Chief Justice Of India; First Buddhist, Second Dalit CJI'Some Judges...

Section 10 Transfer Of Property Act Doesn't Hit Restrictive Conditions In Government Land Allotments : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (May 14) clarified that Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (“TPA”), which invalidates absolute restraints on alienation, does not apply to government allotments, as such transactions are neither inter vivos nor commercial in nature but are in the public interest. Holding thus, the Court justified the Telangana government's right to impose conditions...

'Cruel Misuse' Of S.498A IPC: Supreme Court Acquits Husband In 26 Yrs Old Cruelty And Dowry Case Citing Lack Of Credible Evidence

The Supreme Court has cautioned against the 'cruel misuse' of Section 498A IPC (cruelty cases) against husband and in-laws by the wife and her relatives, without concrete evidence. “The term “cruelty” is subject to rather cruel misuse by the parties, and cannot be established simpliciter without specific instances, to say the least. The tendency of roping these sections,...

Supreme Court Explains Criteria For Senior Advocate Designation, Says Having 'Long Practice' Cannot Be A Rational Criterion

The Supreme Court has explained the qualifications necessary for an advocate to be designated as Senior Advocate under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, which governs the process of designation of Senior Advocates.Section 16 provides for two classes of advocates — Senior Advocates and other Advocates. Sub-section (2) of the provision states that an advocate may be designated as a...

Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case | Supreme Court Asks UP Govt To Bear Educational Expenses Of Victim Boy Till He Completes School

The Supreme Court today (May 14) reaffirmed that the Uttar Pradesh government bears the primary responsibility for the educational expenses of the minor boy who was the victim of the 2023 Muzaffarnagar student slapping incident. A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan clarified that the state must cover tuition fees, the cost of uniforms, books, and transport charges until...