Delhi LG's Position Not Akin To That Of A State's Governor : Supreme Court In MCD Alderman Case

While holding that Delhi Lieutenant Governor can nominate members to its municipal corporation without the aid and advice of the Delhi Government, the Supreme Court recently observed that an LG's power is different from that of Governor of a State.The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Narasimha, JB Pardiwala drew the distinction on the basis of Articles 163 and 239AA of...

Punjab Files Application In Supreme Court Seeking Release Of Funds From Union Govt

The State of Punjab has filed an application seeking urgent release of funds from the Union under the alleged dues of Market Fees and Rural Development Fees (RDF). Punjab Additional Advocate General Shadan Farasat requested CJI DY Chandrachud for an early listing of the interim application seeking release of funds from the Union. "We are only requesting if the IA(Interlocutory Application) may...

'Serious Environment Degradation' : Supreme Court Expresses Concerns About Plastic Pollution In River Banks & Water Bodies

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns about the increasing plastic pollution in river banks and water bodies which is affecting aquatic life.“..it came to light that there is wide spread use of plastic in the areas which are to be kept free from such pollution potential products. The dumping of plastic is causing serious environment degradation and also impacting aquatic life...

High Court Cannot Exempt Convict From Surrendering In Exercise Of S.482 CrPC Power: Supreme Court Disagrees With Earlier Judgment

Recently, the Supreme Court observed that it would be impermissible for the High Court to exercise inherent powers under Section 482 of Cr. P.C. to exempt a convict from the requirement of surrendering in a particular case despite concurrent findings of conviction. “We do not, therefore, consider it appropriate to accept as a sound proposition of law that a high court, in exercise of...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Publish Clinical Trial Data Of Rotavac Vaccine

The Supreme Court on Tuesday(August 6) dismissed a PIL seeking publication of the segregated date of the clinical trial (phase III) of the vaccine Rotavac administered to infants to protect against diarrhoea.A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan observed that the Court cannot sit in appeal over the decision taken by the expert committee of the National Technical Advisory...

'Some Incongruency' In ED's Stance That Manish Sisodia Delayed Trial, Says Supreme Court; Reserves Judgment On Bail Plea

The Supreme Court today reserved verdict on the petitions filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the liquor policy case.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard the pleas and reserved orders upon hearing Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi (for Sisodia) and Additional Solicitor General SV Raju (for respondent-authorities).During the hearing, the...

Will Muslim Personal Law Prevail Over Prohibition Of Child Marriage Act? Supreme Court To Hear NCPCR's Plea Soon

The Supreme Court today (August 6) agreed to an early hearing on the issue whether Muslim personal law allowing child marriages will prevail over the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act,2006.Solicitor General of India (SG) Tushar Mehta mentioned the petition filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) before the Chief Justice of India seeking an early hearing. Though...

Patanjali Case | Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With IMA President's Apology, Says It Must Be Published In All Major Papers

During the hearing of the Patanjali misleading ads case, the Supreme Court today expressed displeasure with the nature of apology tendered by Indian Medical Association President Dr RV Asokan in relation to his contemptuous remarks against the Court in an interview.Commenting that Dr Asokan was "inviting more trouble" for himself, the bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta adjourned...

'Sit Here For A Day & See The Work Pressure Of Judges' : CJI DY Chandrachud To Lawyer Seeking Early Hearing

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today expressed displeasure at a counsel who was persistent in requesting an early hearing date. When the counsel made repeated requests, a CJI told him "not to dictate to the Court" and said :"Why don't you come and sit here and tell the court master what dates you want? Ultimately you see this is too much. You see the kind of pressure of work on...

Manish Sisodia's Bail Plea : Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is hearing the petitions filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the ED and CBI cases over the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.Today is the second day of hearing before the bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan. The report of first day's hearing can be read here.Follow the live updates of today's hearing...

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Bombay HC Verdict Upholding Hijab Ban In Mumbai College

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court's judgment upholding the ban imposed in a private college in Mumbai on the wearing of hijab, nakab, burkha, stole, cap, etc., by students on campus.When the petition was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India on Tuesday for urgent listing, CJI DY Chandrachud said that he has already assigned a bench for...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [July 10 to 17]

Citations 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 451 to 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 477Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Order 2 Rule 2 – Bar to subsequent suit on same cause of action – Observing that the suit for recovery of possession is different from the suit for arrears of rent and damages, the Supreme Court held that there's no bar to file a separate suit for arrears of rent and damages after a suit for possession....