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Uphaar Fire Tragedy: Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Against Former IPS Officer Amod Kanth For Not Obtaining Sanction Under S 197 CrPC
The Supreme Court on Thursday(April 20) ruled in favour of the ex IPS officer Amod Kumar Kanth in the connection with a case pertaining to the Uphaar fire tragedy which happened in 1996. The Court has set aside the Magistrate’s order taking cognisance of a complaint against Kanth, who allegedly did not take action against “extra seats” in the Uphaar theatre hall which had blocked...
SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT | Party Can't Claim Time Is Essence Of Contract When Specific Performance Of Terms Not Done : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that when specific performance of the terms of the contract has not been done, the question of time being the essence of contract does not arise.The Bench comprising of Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Sanjay Karol, while adjudicating an appeal filed in Gaddipati Divija & Anr v Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors., observed that time would not be of essence in a...
Appellate Court Should Separately Hear Convict On Quantum Of Sentence When Acquittal Is Reversed : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently set aside the conviction and order of sentence imposed on two accused persons, passed by Karnataka High Court in a murder case, on the ground that the accused persons were not given an opportunity to be heard on the quantum of sentence as prescribed under Section 235(2) of CrPC.The principle of according opportunity of hearing to the convict before sentencing him...
'What Happens When A Child Of Heterosexual Couple Sees Domestic Violence?': CJI DY Chandrachud On Concerns Over Adoption By Queer Couples
While hearing the marriage equality petitions on Thursday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, responded to a commonly raised concern over the suitability of same-sex couples to adopt and raise children. “What happens when a child of a heterosexual couple sees domestic violence? Will that child grow up in a normal atmosphere, after seeing their father being an alcoholic, coming...
'Based On Patriarchy, Exposes Couples To Invasion' : Supreme Court Questions Special Marriage Act Provisions On Notice Inviting Objections
In the marriage equality case before the Supreme Court, some petitioners have challenged the provisions of the Special Marriage Act 1954 which require parties intending marriage to give advance notice of 30 days, which will be published in the Registrar's office inviting public objections. Petitioners seeking recognition for same-sex marriage challenge these provisions as violative of...
In A Historic First, Lawyer With Visual Impairment Clears Supreme Court's Advocate-on-Record Exam
In a historic first, N Visakamurthy, an advocate and a person with a visual impairment, has successfully cleared the December 2022 Advocates-on-Record (AoR) Examination conducted by the Supreme Court. This is the first time in the history of the apex court that a candidate with a visual impairment has attempted the examination with the help of a scribe and has been successful in...
Supreme Court Directs States To Provide Ration Cards To Migrant/Unorganized Workers Registered On Centre's E-Shram Portal Within 3 Months
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed state governments to grant ration cards to migrant or unorganized workers who do not have them but are registered on the centre's e-Shram portal, within three months. A bench headed by Justice MR Shah passed the order in an application filed by activists Harsh Mander, Anjali Bharadwaj and Jagdeep Chhokar alleging non-compliance by the union...
‘Every Child Entitled To Honour And Respect’: Delhi High Court Restrains YouTube Channels From Publishing Fake Content On Aaradhya Bachchan’s Health
The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained various YouTube channels from disseminating, publishing or sharing videos or any fake content relating to the mental and physical health of Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.Delhi High Court to hear a suit filed by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of bollywood actors Abhishek and Aishwarya...
Supreme Court Orders Release Of UP Govt Secretaries Taken Into Custody By Allahabad HC Over Non-Compliance Of Directions On Retired Judges' Perks
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the order of the Allahabad High Court which took into custody Special Secretary (Finance) and Secretary (Finance) of the Uttar Pradesh government over the non-compliance of directions to provide domestic help and other facilities for retired judges. The Court directed the immediate release of the officers who were taken into custody.A bench comprising...
BREAKING: ['Modi-Thieves' Remark] Surat Court Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Plea For Stay On Conviction In Defamation Case
The Surat Sessions Court today dismissed Rahul Gandhi's application seeking a stay on his conviction in the defamation case over his remark “why all thieves share the Modi surname” made during a political campaign in Karol in April 2019. Surat Sessions Court Judge Robin Mogera had reserved its verdict after hearing Gandhi and the complainant, BJP's Purnesh Modi on April 13If his...
Supreme Court Asks All High Courts To Constitute Grievance Redressal Committees To Prevent Lawyers' Strikes
In an important development relating to lawyers' strike, the Supreme Court on Thursday requested all high courts to constitute grievance redressal committees comprising the chief justice and two other senior judges, one from the Bar and another from services. A bench of Justices MR Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing a suo motu case regarding rampant strikes in bar associations across...