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'We're Criticised Of Interfering With Executive & Legislative Functions' : Supreme Court On Plea For OTT Regulation
A public interest litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court against OTT platforms Netflix, Amazon Prime, Altt Balaji (and others) assailing distribution of "obscene" content through their means.The matter was listed today before a bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih, which appeared disinclined to entertain it, being of the view that the issue lies in policy domain. "How can...
'Unfortunate Fight In God's Name' : Supreme Court On Legal Fight Between Factions In Himachal Temple Committee
The Supreme Court will consider the issue whether High Courts under the jurisdiction of S. 482 CrPC can pass directions in relation to the management of temple affairs and the placement of idols. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing a challenge to the Himachal Pradesh High Court's order, which gave directions for shifting centuries-old Durga Idol to the...
Absence Of Motive No Ground For Acquittal When There Exists Strong Circumstantial Evidence : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the absence of motive will not be fatal to the prosecution's case if there exists strong circumstantial evidence proving the guilt of the accused beyond a cavil of doubt. The Court said that “when the circumstances are very convincing and provide an unbroken chain leading only to the conclusion of guilt of the accused and not to any other hypothesis; the...
'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 ...