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Chandni Chowk Illegal Constructions | 'Will Direct CBI Enquiry' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court today expressed an inclination to direct a Central Bureau of Investigation enquiry into alleged illegal and unauthorized commercial construction in Chandni Chowk, Delhi as well as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's failure to deal with the same.Pulling up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi over its inaction, Justice Surya Kant said, "We are inclined to [direct] CBI...
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | PIL Filed In Supreme Court For Better Crowd Management Measures
In the wake of the stampede which occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday leaving at least eighteen persons dead, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking to constitute an expert committee to suggest measures to prevent such mishaps.The petitioner, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, also sought directions to the Union and the States to implement the Report...
Supreme Court Plans To Constitute Committee Led By Former SC Judge For Electoral Reforms In SCBA
The Supreme Court today(February 17) orally remarked that it would constitute a committee led by former judge of the Supreme Court, comprising two senior advocates (one male and female each), two advocates on record (male and female each) and one experienced advocate for suggesting reforms for the elections in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)A bench of Justices Surya Kant and...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Assailing Disposal Of Chemical Waste From Bhopal Gas Tragedy Site At Pithampur, Indore
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition assailing Madhya Pradesh High Court's direction for transportation and disposal of 337 metric tonnes of "hazardous" chemical waste from the Bhopal Gas Tragedy site to Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order.To recapitulate, the impugned direction was passed by the High Court in a 2004 Public...
'Even Person Accused Of Heinous Crimes Entitled To Basic Protection Of Law' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty For Lack Of Fair Trial
The Supreme Court recently set aside the death sentence of a man accused of killing his wife and 12-year-old daughter, after noting that he was denied a fair trial guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta allowed the man's appeal, overturning the Allahabad High Court's decision that had convicted him of murder...
Supreme Court To Hear Places Of Worship Act Matter In April
The Supreme Court today (February 17) deferred the hearing of the pleas concerning the Places of Worship Act 1991 to April. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar directed that the matter be listed for hearing in the week commencing April 1. Notably, the matter was earlier heard by a three-judge bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice KV...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Authorities In Contempt Petition Over Part-Demolition Of Mosque; Stays Further Demolition
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition filed against Uttar Pradesh authorities for alleged violation of judgment dated November 13, 2024 restraining demolition actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, stating,"It is submitted that the structure in question was constructed on...
Supreme Court Stays Observations Made By P&H High Court Against Haryana Addl Advocate General
The Supreme Court today (February 17) stayed the adverse observations made by the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the Additional Advocate General of Haryana in a case where an undertrial prisoner died during the pendency of bail application.A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma passed the interim order in a Special Leave Petition filed by the State...
Supreme Court Gives Union Time To Take Decision On Policy For Premature Release Of Convicts In Jammu & Kashmir
In the matter where the Supreme Court nudged Jammu and Kashmir administration to frame a policy for premature release of convicts, the UT administration has filed a Report, taking into account which the Union was today given 4 weeks' time to take appropriate decision.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter and passed the order, stating, "Ld. Additional...
Against Wrongful Dismissal, Lumpsum Compensation Could Be Better Remedy Than Reinstatement With Backwages In Certain Cases : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a grant of lumpsum compensation could be the more appropriate remedy in cases of wrongful dismissal of an employee instead of reinstatement with back wages in certain cases. While directing such compensation, the courts are required to justify their approach, keeping in mind the interests of the employee and the employer. Placing reliance on several...
'Teamwork Important In Legal Profession' : Justice KV Viswanathan At 'AmiQuiz Curiae' North Zone National Quiz Round
The North Zone round of AmiQuiz Curiae - a national legal quiz for lawyers - was held in Delhi on Sunday (February 16). Justice KV Viswanathan, Judge of the Supreme Court and Justice Vibhu Bakhru, Judge of the Delhi High Court were the Chief Guests.Speaking at the ceremony, Justice Viswanathan emphasised the value of teamwork as a key contributor to growth in the legal profession. "Teamwork...
If Accused Is To Get Final Verdict After 6-7 Years In Jail As Undertrial, It Means Right To Speedy Trial Is Violated : Supreme Court
"Howsoever serious a crime may be, the accused has a fundamental right of speedy trial as enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution," expressed the Supreme Court while granting bail to an accused charged under the UAPA who has been under custody for over five years.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan granted bail to the accused who was arrested by the Chhattisgarh Police on...