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Won't Stay Punjab Panchayat Elections, Says Supreme Court While Agreeing To List Plea Challenging Polls
The Supreme Court today agreed to list a petition challenging the Punjab Panchayat elections but said that it won't stay the elections, which are taking place today.A petition challenging the elections on the grounds of alleged irregularities was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India for an urgent hearing. Though CJI agreed to list the petition, he said that the elections cannot be...
Mere Existence Of Benchmark Disability Won't Disqualify Candidate From MBBS Course : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 15) held that the mere existence of a benchmark disability is not a reason to bar a person from pursuing medical education unless there is a report by the disability assessment board that that candidate is incapacitated from studying the MBBS course.Mere quantification of the disability will not disbar a candidate and the capacity to pursue the course has...
Notify River Conservation Zones, Prevent Illegal Constructions On River Banks : PIL In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) issued notice in a writ petition filed under Article 32 against the illegal constructions and encroachments on flood plains and catchment areas. The PIL highlights the severe consequences of these illegal constructions, including widespread devastation, loss of lives, and damage to property caused by floods. It also points out the collapse of...
Limitation For Adverse Possession Starts From When Possession Becomes Adverse, Not From When Plaintiff Got Ownership : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (Oct. 14) observed that the period of limitation to prove title by adverse possession would commence from the date of the defendant's possession becoming adverse and not from when the plaintiff acquires the right of ownership. The bench comprising Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar heard a matter where the defendant claimed an adverse possession over...
Notaries Should Not Execute Marriage Or Divorce Deeds : Ministry Of Law & Justice
The Union Ministry of Law & Justice has asked all Notaries to desist from executing marriage and divorce deeds as they are not appointed as Marriage Officers.In an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of the Legal Affairs, the Notaries have been cautioned that executing marriage and divorce deeds are against the law."It is brought to the notice of all concerned that the...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pleas Seeking Monthly Stipend For Foreign Medical Graduates At Govt Colleges In Kerala, AP
The Supreme Court today issued notice on pleas seeking regular monthly stipend for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) pursuing compulsory internships at different government medical colleges, teaching and non-teaching institutes in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra heard the matter and tagged it alongwith similar cases pending adjudication.In...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Disability Rights Activist's PIL To Strengthen Right Of Persons With Disabilities Act 2016
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a PIL seeking the establishment of centres across the states for the assessment of disabilities as well as adequate reforms to strengthen the framework of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and State Commissioners (SCPDs) under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.The bench led by CJI DY...
Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Premature Listing Of Bail Plea In PMLA Case
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) raised concerns over the listing of a bail plea in a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before the scheduled date, in violation of its prior order.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih focusing on how the case was listed earlier than directed by the court.Justice Oka remarked, “Somebody...
Sale Not A Contract; No Bar To Transfer Immovable Property To Minor : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that there's no bar to transfer immovable property in favour of aminor by way of a sale deed.According to the Court, the minor can become the transferee/owner by way of a sale deed and the conditions stipulated under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (persons competent to contract) would not come in the way of challenging the minor's capacity to...
If Tree Planting Conditions Are Violated, Will Order Demolition Of Constructions & Restore Land : Supreme Court Warns Project Proponents
The Supreme Court today (October 14) warned that if project proponents do not comply with conditions of compensatory afforestation imposed while granting tree felling permissions, it will impose costs and order restoration of the lands apart from contempt action.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was dealing with the issue of enhancing the green cover in...
Supreme Court's Expansion Building Not Only Expands Physical Space But Also Capacity To Deliver Justice : CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today (October 14) expressed that the project for expanding the Supreme Court Complex was not just intended to expand the physical capacity of the Apex Court but also the 'capacity for justice'.While speaking at the inaugural address for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Expansion Building of the Supreme Court, the CJI emphasised that the expansion of...