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S. 294 CrPC | Defence Can't Be Given Chance To Discredit Prosecution Documents Which Were Admitted As Genuine By Them : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (Oct. 21) observed that when the defence admits the genuineness of the prosecution documents and dispenses with its formal proof then, such evidence may be read as substantive evidence under Section 294 of Cr.P.C. The bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale said that after the prosecution's documents were admitted under Section 294 Cr.P.C. by...
If Judges Pronounce Only Operative Part, Then Reasons For Decision Should Be Given In 2-5 Days : Supreme Court
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court has urged the High Court judges to ensure that if they are pronouncing only the operative part of the judgment by saying that reasons will follow, then they should endeavour to give the reasons within 2-5 days.The Court observed that if a judge feels that the reasons can't be given within 5 days due to work pressure, then it would be prudent to...
Coaching Centres Should Be A Safe Place, Can Have Tie-Ups With Nearby Hospitals : Supreme Court Mulls Need For Detailed Guidelines
While hearing the suo motu case arising out of the tragic flooding incident at Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, in which 3 students lost their lives, the Supreme Court today called for an examination of the need for comprehensive guidelines/policy to ensure safe working of coaching centres."Learned Union/state counsels may also give their inputs to the learned Amicus, who shall meanwhile examine...
UP Madarsa Education Act | 'Law Regulating Institution Of A Community Not Per Se Against Secularism', Says Supreme Court During Hearing
The Supreme Court today (October 21), while hearing the challenge to the striking down of the 'Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004'. orally observed that laws regulating the educational institutions of a religious community cannot by that fact alone be considered a violation of secularism.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandracuhd, Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj...
'Will Take ED Officers To Task' : Supreme Court Frowns Upon ED's Overnight Questioning; Terms It 'Unpardonable'
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 21) questioned the manner in which retired IAS Officer Anil Tuteja was interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor scam case in Chhattisgarh.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing petition filed by Tuteja challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court's refusal to quash corruption and money...
Supreme Court Extends Interim Protection To YSRCP Leaders In Cases Over Alleged Attack Of TDP Office & Naidu's Residence Till December 17
The Supreme Court today (October 21) extended interim protection to YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Vijayawada East coordinator Devineni Avinash till December 17.Special Leave Petitions were filed by Avinash and others after the Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected his anticipatory bail for allegedly ransacking the NTR Bhavan, the central office of ruling Telugu Desam Party, at Mangalagiri during...
Supreme Court Stays Results Declaration Of Half-Yearly Board Exams Of Classes 8-10 In Karnataka
The Supreme Court today (October 21) directed the State of Karnataka to file a counter-affidavit clarifying whether they have rescinded the notification for conducting a half-yearly public examination for Class 10th in 24 districts out of the 31 districts. The Court stayed the results declaration across the State for half-yearly public exams for Classes 8, 9 and 10th, if any were conducted....
Smaller Land Sales Can Be Considered For Determining Fair & Just Land Acquisition Compensation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (Oct. 21) observed that there's no bar to take into account the sale of smaller pieces of land as an exemplar for determining the fair and just land acquisition compensation. “In the instant case, there are multiple sale deeds of smaller plots, and these represent the best available evidence for estimating compensation. Since there is no legal impediment...
'Deprives Right To Choose NOTA' : RP Act Provision Allowing Election Of Uncontested Candidate Challenged In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation challenging Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act ("RP Act"), which provides for direct election of candidates in uncontested elections ie without conduct of a poll.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, upon hearing Senior Advocate Arvind Datar, who appeared and argued on behalf...
Calcutta High Court Becomes India's Third HC With Specialised Division To Hear Intellectual Property Cases
The Calcutta High Court has become only the third court in India to house a dedicated bench of judges for hearing Intellectual Property (IP) matters. Other High Courts that have a dedicated roster for IP matters include Madras High Court and Delhi High Court.While the draft IP rules had been notified by the High Court in 2023, after much deliberation and discussion among stakeholders, the...
'Intervening Now Would Lead To Chaos': Supreme Court Refuses To Postpone Telangana State Civil Services Exams
The Supreme Court today (October 21) refused to postpone the conduct of the Telangana Civil Services Exams for the Group-1 category which is scheduled for today. The Court noted that intervening at the present stage would invite 'chaos'. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was informed that the exam is to take place today at 2 PM and...