From Village Boy To Supreme Court Judge : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Lauds Justice CT Ravikumar's Inspirational Journey

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded retiring judge Justice CT Ravikumar's inspirational journey to become a Judge of the Supreme Court rising from his humble origins.Speaking at the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, CJI Sanjiv Khanna praised Justice Ravikumar for his determination, discipline and integrity as an individual and as a judge. "His journey...

Trial Cannot Be Routinely Transferred Outside State Solely Due To Involvement Of Political Personality: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 3) orally observed that trial of criminal cases cannot be routinely transferred to another state solely on the ground that a political party is involved.A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing Congress Madhya Pradesh MLA Rajendra Bharti's plea to transfer a cheating case filed against him by Jila Sahakari Krishi...

Supreme Court Explains Difference Between Lease & Allotment

The Supreme Court yesterday (on January 02), while deciding a batch of civil appeals, reiterated that terms lease and allotment are different. Lease is a temporary grant whereas allotment though is a temporary right of use and occupation of evacuee but does not include a grant by way of a lease., the Court said.The Bench of Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal relied upon a thread...

Accused Who Absconded Can Be Prosecuted Under S.174A IPC Even If Proclamation Under S.82 CrPC Is Extinguished : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that while a proclamation issued under Section 82 Cr.P.C. cannot be enforced if the underlying case is quashed, the accused may still be penalized under Section 174A IPC for failing to appear in response to the proclamation, as it constitutes an independent offence arising from the initial proclamation.The bench comprising Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol...

Supreme Court Mulls Extending Order For Colour-Coded Stickers To Identity Fuel-Type Of Vehicles Beyond Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 3) emphasized the importance of identifying vehicles by their fuel type using colour-coded stickers in addressing air pollution. The Court observed that merely issuing orders without enforcement would not address vehicular pollution.“Some action has to be taken against vehicles which are not compliant, only passing these orders will not serve any...

CBI Doesn't Need State Govt's Consent To Register FIR Under Central Law Against Central Govt Employee Posted In That State : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on January 2 held that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) does not require permission from the State Government to register a First Information Report (FIR) under the Central Legislation against a Central Government employee just because the employee happens to work within the territory of a particular State.In this case, two FIRs were registered against...

'Why Can't Govt Of India Adhere To Timelines?' : Supreme Court Calls For Introspection By Authorities On Delay In Filing Petitions

The Supreme Court today (January 3) expressed the need for Central Government authorities like the NHAI to introspect on the reasons for the excessive delays in filing appeals.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a challenge by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) against the order of the NCLAT which refused to entertain its appeal in an...

100 Important Judgments Of Supreme Court Of 2024 [All Parts]

The links to all four parts of compilations of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of 2024 are given here for easy reference :Part 1 can be read here. Part 2 can be read here. Part 3 can be read here. Part 4 can be read here.Other Supreme Court Annual Round-up stories can be read...

Caste Discrimination In Colleges : Supreme Court Seeks Data From UGC On Equal Opportunity Cells, Action On Complaints Received

In a PIL filed by the mothers of Rohit Vemula and Payal Tadvi assailing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions (HEIs), the Supreme Court today called on the University Grants Commission to collate and furnish data from universities (central/state/private/deemed) with regard to setting up of Equal Opportunity Cells and total number of complaints received under the UGC...

Laws Applicable To Andhra Pradesh Continue To Apply To New States Of Telangana & AP After Bifurcation : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on January 2 clarified that all laws applicable to the erstwhile State of Andhra Pradesh would continue to apply to the newly carved out States of Telangana & AP till such time the laws were altered, repealed, or amended. A bench of Justice CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal set aside a common judgment passed by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh wherein proceedings under...

Grant Of Bail Must Be Subject To Embargo In Special Enactments : Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Of MCOCA Accused

The Supreme Court held that when a special law imposes an embargo on the grant of bail, then the Courts must exercise the power to grant bail subject to the conditions specified under the special provision.While holding so, the bench comprising Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol set aside the bail granted to an accused charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act,...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Challenge To Acquittal Of Ram Rahim Singh In 2002 Ranjit Singh Murder Case

The Supreme Court today (January 3) issued notice in the SLP filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging Punjab and Haryana High Court's order acquitting Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of manager Ranjit Singh.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued notice in the matter and tagged it with another pending appeal filed...