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'My Credibility At Stake' : CJI DY Chandrachud Disapproves Of Different Lawyers Mentioning Same Case
The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today (October 1) expressed displeasure at the practice of repeated mentioning of same cases by different advocates. The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had commenced the Court hearings for the day when a counsel mentioned a matter relating to the lapse of mining lease Taking note that the matter was...
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Petition Seeking Free & Timely Legal Aid To Convicts
The Supreme Court yesterday (September 30) reserved the judgment on question of free and timely legal aid to convicted prisoners in batch of petitions filed by human rights activist Suhas Chakma flagging issue of free legal aid to prisoners and open jail reforms. A bench of B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan was assisted by amicus and Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria on the issue of free legal aid....
Patni Muslim Trust Files Contempt Petition In Supreme Court Alleging Illegal Demolitions By Gujarat Authorities Violating SC Order
After 47 Assam residents approached the Supreme Court against alleged illegal demolitions in contravention of its order in the "bulldozer" matter, another contempt petition has been filed before the Court alleging illegal demolition of Muslim religious and residential places by Gujarat authorities on September 28, without issuance of notice and/or opportunity of hearing. The petition is filed...
Supreme Court Upholds Punishment Of Censure On UP Police Sub-Inspector For Not Completing Investigations On Time
Recently, the Supreme Court upheld a penalty of censure imposed on a Sub-Inspector of Police in Uttar Pradesh for not performing his duties and not completing the assigned investigations within the specified time frame. A show cause notice was served to the appellant who was posted as Sub-Inspector at Police Station Hanumanganj, District Khushinagar, Uttar Pradesh condemning the appellant...
S. 173(8) CrPC | No Further Investigation Be Ordered If Application Was Filed Without Any Fresh Material : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the courts should refrain from ordering further investigation when the party requesting further investigation under Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has not whispered about anything new in its evidence and has based its application for further investigation without averring fresh materials. “Where fresh materials come to light which...
Supreme Court Calls Madras High Court's Rehearing Of Previously Allowed Quashing Petition “Absolutely Wrong”
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 30) said that the Madras High Court's decision to rehear a quashing petition despite having previously quashed the case was “absolutely wrong”.“What is this practice? Now what is to be done? This is something which is completely wrong”, Justice Abhay Oka said.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing the plea...
Supreme Court Raises Concern Over False Statements In Remission Pleas, Requests SCAORA President To Assist
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 30) highlighted another instance of false statements being made in remission petitions and requested the President of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) Vipin Nair to assist the court on this issue.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih noted that recently several cases have surfaced in which false...
Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Delay In Compensation To Victims Of 1992-93 Communal Riots In Mumbai
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 30) expressed concern over the delay in payment of compensation the victims of the 1992 and 1993 communal riots in Mumbai.“So much of delay in making payment of compensation to victims of riots”, Justice Abhay Oka remarked after the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority sought time to file a report showing compliance with the Court's earlier...
Telangana MBBS/BDS Admissions : Supreme Court Asks State If Local Quota Criteria Can Be Applied From Next Academic Year
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 30), while hearing the issue pertaining to the Telangana Local Quota Rule for MBBS Admissions, suggested to the State of Telangana to consider if the new criteria (four years continuous study and passing the qualifying exam in Telangana) could be applied from the next academic year.During the hearing, the State also said that it was considering revoking...
"No Judge Expected To Work Without Salary": Supreme Court Directs Bihar Govt To Release Pay Arrears Of Sitting HC Judge
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 30) directed the State of Bihar to immediately release the salary of sitting Patna High Court Judge, Justice RP Mishra, who had pending arears since the date of his elevation to High Court. The Court passed the interim order considering the urgency as "no judge should be expected to work without a salary.."The bench comprising the Chief Justice,...
Supreme Court Criticizes Finance Ministry For Treating Debts Recovery Tribunal As “Subordinate Department”, Seeks Explanation
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 30) expressed concerns over the Ministry of Finance treating the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) at Visakhapatnam as its subordinate department after a report revealed that DRT staff had been diverted to carry out tasks assigned by the Finance Ministry.The report, which was submitted by the Presiding Officer of the DRT, detailed that staff members had...
MDS Seats In Govt Colleges 'Prestigious': Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To Fee Hike From 12K To 48K In Goa Dental College
The Supreme Court today (September 30) refused to entertain a petition challenging the fees hike by the Goa Dental College for MDS Course. The Court orally said that the increase from 12,000 Rs to 48,000 Rs was not excessive considering how prestigious government college seats are amidst the academic competition. The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard...