Delhi Air Pollution - Court Commissioners Report 'Abject Failure' In Implementing GRAP-IV Measures; Supreme Court Seeks NCR States' Response

The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 28) observed that the Court Commissioners' reports indicated "abject failure" on the part of the authorities in implementing the GRAP-IV measures to address the severe problem of air pollution in Delhi.The Court called for a response from the National Capital Region (NCR) states by Monday (December 2) on the measures they propose to take against...

While Deciding Application Under S.319 CrPC, Court Must Consider Cross-examination As Well : Supreme Court

In a recent case, the Supreme Court observed that the summoning of an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. should not be only based on the examination in chief of the prosecution witnesses. The Court said that due credence must be also given to the prosecution witness cross-examination, if exists, before the filing of the application under Section 319 Cr.P.C. The bench comprising...

'This Is Your Way Of Encouraging Sportspersons?' : Supreme Court Criticises Himachal Govt For Opposing Appointment Of Asian Games Medallist

The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 28) criticized the Himachal Pradesh Government for denying appointment to an Asian gold medalist in the sports quota."This is your way of encouraging sportspersons? Somebody won a gold medal in the Asian games of 2014, your CM should have adopted a pragmatic approach," the Court asked.A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George...

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear today the case concerning the air pollution crisis in Delhi.A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih will hear the matter (MC Mehta v. Union of India).On Monday, the Court directed CAQM to consider relaxing restrictions on physical classes in schools under GRAP IV measures. The Court also directed CAQM to prosecute authorities which failed...

UP Police Enjoying Power, Needs To Be Sensitised : Supreme Court

Expressing strong disapproval of the Uttar Pradesh police's dealing of a case, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court remarked today that the police in UP is "enjoying power" and "needs to be sensitized". The judge further commented that the state police seemed to be "entering a dangerous area" and warned that a drastic order would be passed if the petitioner before the Court is touched.A...

Distressing To Witness Discrimination Against Women In Governance When Country Aspires To Be Economic Powerhouse: Supreme Court

While granting relief to a woman Sarpanch in Chattisgarh against her removal from office, the Supreme Court expressed concerns about the growing trend of bureaucratic harassment against female elected representatives.The Court observed that such recurring instances of bureaucratic officers exacting vendetta against female sarpanches by causing their removal from offices highlight a...

Supreme Court Asks Animal Welfare Board To Get Approval For Rules On Birth Control Of Feral & Free-Ranging Dogs In Wildlife Areas

The Supreme Court today (November 28) directed the Union of India to get approval "quickly" from the concerned Ministry of the Government of India in regard to the rules concerning birth control of feral, free-ranging and domestic dogs attacking or hunting wildlife in protected areas and forests which is arrived in consonance with the present petitioner and the Animal Welfare Board of...

UAPA | Supreme Court Refuses To Cancel Bail Of Man Booked Over Alleged ISIS Links, Expunges Madras HC's Remarks

The Supreme Court recently refused to cancel the bail granted to one Asif Musthaheen, booked over alleged ISIS links, Al-Qaeda ideology and plans to kill members of Hindu organisations.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order. Although the grant of bail, primarily on account of long incarceration, was not interfered with, the Court expunged certain remarks made by...

CBI Files Application In Supreme Court To Transfer Trial Against Yasin Malik From Jammu To Court In Tihar Jail

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of the trial of the case involving Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik from Jammu to a court facility within Tihar jail, where he is currently lodged.Malik need not be physically produced before the court in Jammu for trial as Tihar jail has a functional court with video-conferencing facilities,...

S.164 CrPC Statement Recorded By Judicial Magistrate Can't Be Retracted By Witness On Flimsy Grounds : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the statements recorded under Section 164 of Cr.P.C. cannot be easily retracted as greater amount of credibility is associated with such statements because they are recorded by a judicial magistrate. The bench comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma heard a criminal appeal filed by the accused who challenged their conviction based...

Retired Employee Not Entitled To Retrospective Promotion Or Benefits Of Promotional Post After Retirement : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Nov. 27) held that an employee whose promotion was not effectuated before his retirement would not be entitled to retrospective promotion and the notional benefits attached to the promotion. The bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that “promotion only becomes effective upon the assumption of duties on the promotional post...

Supreme Court To Balance Competing Claims For Hospital & Open Prison; Appoints Registrar To Inspect Rajasthan Correctional Home

The Supreme Court on November 25 appointed a Registrar as the "Court Commissioner" for the site inspection of the Sanganer open-air prison in Rajasthan after a contempt petition was filed, alleging that the part of the area allotted to the prison has been taken away by the Rajasthan Government for constructing a 300-bed hospital. The order adds: "We are also of the considered view that there...