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RTI Act Applies To Cochin International Airport Ltd : Supreme Court Upholds Kerala High Court Order
The Supreme Court today upheld the Kerala High Court order which held that the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is a 'public authority' coming within the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi (for CIAL). It was of the view that the impugned order furthered transparency...
Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Rules | Failure To Pay Balance Amount In 15 Days Renders Auction A Nullity: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that an auction sale conducted under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies framework becomes void ab initio if the full purchase price is not deposited within the statutorily prescribed time. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra partly allowed the Bombay High Court's ruling, while allowing that part of the ruling which had set aside the auction sale due...
Aravalli Hills : Supreme Court Seeks Expert Panel To Determine Scope Of Permissible Activity, Maintains Halt On Mining
The Supreme Court today said it will first seek the opinion of experts on whether mining can be permitted in the Aravalli region and, if so, to what extent, while continuing the status quo on all licensed mining activities for the time being.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing the suo motu case initiated over concerns...
Supreme Court Expresses Reservations About 3-Year Practice Rule To Join Judicial Service, Says Women Affected
The Supreme Court on Thursday orally expressed certain reservations about the 3-year practice condition to join the judicial service at entry level posts, particularly highlighting the impact on women aspirants.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice AG Masih was hearing the review petitions filed against last year's judgment which restored...
'Fissiparous Tendency' : Gauhati High Court Issues Notice To Assam CM On Petitions Against 'Hate Speeches' Targeting Muslims
The Gauhati High Court on Thursday (February 26) issued notice on a PIL petition and two connected cases seeking directions to restrain Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from making alleged hate speeches against the minority communities in the state.The PIL states that despite the presence of public videos of alleged hate speeches of CM Sarma, Assam Police has not filed a suo motu FIR....
Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions To Expand And Reform Open Prisons
The Supreme Court today issued comprehensive directions to ensure the effective utilisation and expansion of Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) across the country, holding that they must function as meaningful institutions of reform and rehabilitation.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that the directions are issued to ensure that the constitutional...
'Potential To Disturb Communal Harmony': Kerala High Court Stays Release Of 'The Kerala Story 2', Asks CBFC To Re-Examine
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (February 26) stayed release of the movie Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, following pleas challenging its censor certification. The film was slated to hit the theatres tomorrow.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas in his order said, "...the very content in the teaser itself, which is conceded to be part of the movie, has the prima facie potential to distort the...
Supreme Court Asks Isha Foundation To Explore Settlement In Coimbatore Crematorium Land Dispute
The Supreme Court today asked the Isha Foundation to explore the possibility of amicably settling a land dispute in relation to the Foundation's Kayantha Sthanam (Crematorium) created on the outskirts of Coimbatore.The bench CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi, Vipul Pancholi was hearing a plea filed by a resident of Coimbatore who is aggrieved by the creation of a crematorium next to...
'Thankful To Media Friends' : CJI Lauds Media For Highlighting NCERT Textbook Issue
During the hearing of the suo motu case over an NCERT book's chapter on judicial corruption, CJI Surya Kant today appreciated media organizations for bringing the issue to the limelight.The CJI said that if it were not for timely reporting on the matter, the damage to judiciary's reputation could have been completely irreversible.A bench of CJI Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul...
