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Will Hear Marital Rape Matter, Says CJI DY Chandrachud
The Supreme Court is likely to hear soon the pending challenge to the 'Marital Rape' exception under the definition of the offence of Rape in the criminal laws. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday said that the marital rape matter, which is listed before him, will be heard soon."Tomorrow we have Jet matter, after that we have Delhi Ridge Matter, then we will have the Marital...
Lawyer's Statement During Judicial Proceedings Protected By Privilege: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Defamation Suit Against Advocate
The Supreme Court today upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit filed against Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa over a statement made by him in course of judicial proceedings at Patiala House Courts, Delhi on the briefing counsel's instructions.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, dealing with Indian businessman Pankaj Oswal's challenge to Delhi High...
S.52 TP Act | Once Transaction Is Hit By Lis Pendens, Bona Fide Purchase Or Lack Of Notice Of Agreement Not Defences : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reiterated that once a transaction is found to be hit by the doctrine of lis pendens, then the defences of being a bona fide purchaser and lack of notice regarding the sale agreement are not available.A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and PK Mishra was hearing an appeal against a High Court judgment, which directed the specific performance of a sale...
'Because Of Covid Vaccines, We're Able To Deal With Outbreak' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Vaccine Side Effects
The Supreme Court today (October 14) dismissed a Public Interest Litigation alleging health side effects to the Covid Vaccines.The counsel for the petitioners stated that allegedly the vaccines induced side effects like blood clotting. He mentioned that class action suits have been filed in foreign countries like the United Kingdom on the same concerns. The bench led by CJI DY...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Restrain J&K LG From Nominating Members To Assembly, Asks Petitioner To Approach HC
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition against the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor's proposed move to nominate 5 members to the J&K Assembly. The petitioner, however, was granted liberty to approach the High Court for appropriate relief."We are not inclined to entertain the present petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India and give liberty to the...
'Art 29 Does Not Give Right To Claim TV Langauge Channel' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Doordarshan Channel In Sindhi
The Supreme Court on Monday(October 14) dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Union Government and the Prasar Bharati to run a 24-hour Sindhi language Doordarshan TV channel to preserve the language and cultural heritage of the Sindhi community, a linguistic minority in India.The Court dismissed the petition filed by Sindhi Sangat observing that no citizen can make a claim based on...
However Strict PMLA Is, Sick & Infirm Accused Should Be Given Bail : Supreme Court
Observing that 'sick and infirm' persons can be granted bail despite the stringency of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Supreme Court today granted interim bail to an accused in a money laundering case.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra granted interim bail to Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani, the former Chairperson of...
'Land Leased To Azam Khan's Trust When He Was Minister' : Supreme Court Dismisses Jauhar Trust's Plea Against UP Govt Cancelling Lease
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) refused to interfere with the Uttar Pradesh Government's decision to cancel the lease of the government land to Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar Trust at Rampur.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra dismissed a petition filed by the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, founded by Samajwadi...
Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre Exam 2024 Results, Seeks Evaluation By Independent Expert Committee
A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre, 2024 exam on the ground that its evaluation process was "arbitrary and flawed."The petition filed by 96 candidates who undertook the exam was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday (October 14) for urgent listing. The counsel requested urgent listing saying that...
Explained| Why Supreme Court Allowed Benefit Of TOLA In Extending Timelimits For Issuing Income Tax Reassessment Notices
The Supreme Court in its recent decision allowed the revenue authorities to issue notices for reassessment under the Income Tax Act for the period between 01.04.2021 and 30.06.2021 by granting the benefit of time extensions under Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions Act) (TOLA) 2021. Here is a detailed breakdown of the key issue involved and the analysis of...