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Juvenility Can't Be Declared Without Determining Date Of Birth : Supreme Court On SP Leader Abdullah Azam Khan's Plea
The Supreme Court yesterday (November 8) said that it needs to hear on merits whether the conviction of Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Abdullah Azam Khan, based on which he was disqualified as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, can be set aside on determination of juvenility. On September 26, 2023, the Court directed the District Judge, Rampur, to submit a report regarding...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Plea Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of Consent For Probe Against Dy CM DK Shivakumar
The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice on Central Bureau of Investigation's petition challenging Karnataka government's withdrawal of consent for probe against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, tagging the case with another petition assailing the withdrawal of consent, filed by BJP...
Supreme Court Directs Former MLA Girraj Singh Malinga To Surrender After Raj HC Cancelled Bail In A Post-Bail Assault Case
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered former BJP MLA Girraj Singh Malinga to surrender after the Rajasthan High Court on July 7 cancelled his bail in the assault case filed against him by the assistant engineer at JVVNL, Harshadhipati (“complainant”) in 2022. The Court has agreed to consider his bail plea on the grounds that he would surrender within 2 weeks. The Rajasthan High Court...
My Shoulders Are Broad Enough To Accept All Criticism: CJI DY Chandrachud In Farewell Speech
During his farewell speech at a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud highlighted his commitment to transparency, noting that several reforms were motivated by his belief that “sunlight is the best disinfectant.”He said that he had exposed his personal life to the public, even if it opened him up to scrutiny and criticism,...
'Provide Separate Cut-off' : Supreme Court Issues Guidelines For Recruitment Of Persons With Disabilities In District Judiciary
In a major development, the Supreme Court issued several general directions relating to the recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) in judicial services. The direction issued would be followed for the selection of candidates to the District Judiciary across the country. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra observed that...
Determining 'Seat' In International Arbitration : Supreme Court Takes Shift From 'Closest Connection Test', Says Express Designation Of Place Matters
In a key ruling on International Commercial Arbitration, the Supreme Court held that when an arbitration agreement grants non-exclusive jurisdiction to a foreign court, that court is considered the "seat of arbitration." The Court reaffirmed the BALCO principle that Indian courts lack supervisory jurisdiction under Part I of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, for arbitrations...
Supreme Court Recalls Judgment Which Held 2018 Amendment To Specific Relief Act Prospective
The Supreme Court on Friday (November 8) recalled its 2022 judgment which held that the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act, 1963, will apply only prospectively to transactions effected after the date when the amendment came into force (01.10.2018).The Court recalled the judgment in the exercise of its review jurisdiction. The judgment was reviewed on factual points.The reveiw...
Criteria To Determine Minority Status Of Educational Institution Under Article 30 : Supreme Court Explains In AMU Case
In the Aligarh Muslim University case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in the majority judgment, outlined key criteria for determining an educational institution's entitlement to minority rights protection under Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.The key points from the judgment are as follows :'Establish' and 'administer' must be read conjunctivelyBased on precedents, the...
'We Are Here Only As Pilgrims, Do Our Work & Leave': CJI DY Chandrachud Bids Farewell To Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud in his parting remarks before demitting the office on November 10, expressed gratitude for his journey so far in Judicial System. During the ceremonial bench proceedings held for his farewell on his last working day, the CJI said :"We are here as pilgrims, birds for short passage of time, do our work and leave....but the work which we do can leave a mark...
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Separate State For Tirupati
The Supreme Court today dismissed a public interest litigation filed by evangelist Dr KA Paul seeking CBI probe into the Tirupati Laddu controversy as well as declaration of Tirupati city as a separate state/Union Territory.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order after hearing Paul, who appeared and argued in person.To state briefly, the controversy arose out of a...
After Kejriwal, Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Another PMLA Accused For Contesting Elections; Clarifies Order Not To Be Treated As Precedent
After granting similar relief in Arvind Kejriwal's case, the Supreme Court today granted interim bail to one Subhash Prasad Yadav - accused in a money laundering case - for the purpose of contesting Jharkhand Assembly elections. The election being scheduled for November 13, Yadav has been directed to be released till November 14, on which date he shall surrender before jail authorities by 5...