Dowry & Traditional Presents Given At Time Of Marriage Aren't Presumed To Be Entrusted To Bride's Parents-In-Law: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that it cannot be assumed that dowry and traditional presents given at the time of marriage are entrusted to the parents-in-law of the bride and would attract the ingredients of Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act provides that any dowry received by a person other than the woman in connection with her...

Can PSUs Appoint Arbitrators From Their Self-Curated Panels? Supreme Court CB Hears Arguments [Day 2]

The Supreme Court today (August 29) continued its arguments on the reference issue of whether a person, who is ineligible to be appointed as an arbitrator, can appoint an arbitrator.The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice PS Narasimha, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra was considering the validity of an...

Woman Absolute Owner Of Stridhan, Father Cannot Seek Its Recovery From In-Laws Without Her Authorization: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held recently that Stridhan is the exclusive property of the woman, and her father cannot claim recovery of Stridhan from in-laws without explicit authorisation from her."...the jurisprudence as has been developed by this Court is unequivocal with respect to the singular right of the female (wife or former wife) as the case may be, being the sole owner of 'stridhan'. It has...

Renowned Constitutional Expert AG Noorani Passes Away

Eminent constitutional scholar and legal commentator Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, passed away today in Mumbai. He was aged 94 years.Noorani, born in Mumbai in 1930, obtained his law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai. He has practised in the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court.He is known for his columns on legal and political developments...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Adv Tejas Karia As Delhi HC Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia, Advocate, for appointment as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi.The Collegium noted that Karia is a domain expert in the law of arbitration. Since the volume of cases on arbitration law requires specialized handling, particularly, in the High Court of Delhi, Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia will prove to be a value addition...

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging State Govt's Decision To Withdraw Consent For CBI Probe Against DK Shivakumar

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the petitions filed by CBI & BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal challenging the State government's decision to withdraw consent for a CBI probe into corruption allegations against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.A division bench of Justice K Somashekhar and Justice Umesh M Adiga had on August 12, reserved its order on the petitions filed by...

Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana CM Revanth Reddy For Adverse Comments On Order Granting Bail To K Kavitha

The Court observed that such comments were not expected from a person holding a responsible position of Chief Minister.

Delhi Education Rules - NDMC Not Liable To Absorb Staff Of School Which Was Illegally Closed By Pvt Management: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Aug. 28) held that New Delhi Municipal Corporation (“NDMC”) would not be liable for absorption and payment of benefits to the excess staff of the school run by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (“DSGMC”) on account of the closure of the school done by the DSGMC without the prior approval of the NDMC. The Court said that as per Rule 46 of...

'Fake' SLP Case : Supreme Court Asks Explanation From Notary Who Attested Petitioner's Affidavit In His Absence

In a case where a petitioner denied filing any Special Leave Petition and claimed ignorance of advocates who represented him, the Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Notary, who attested the affidavit of the petitioner.The Court has asked the Notary to explain by filing an affidavit as to how he attested the petitioner's affidavit in his absence.Previously, the Court had...

Supreme Court Cancels Bail After 3 Years In Economic Offence Case, Says Interest Of Scam Victims Must Be Protected

In a peculiar case, the Supreme Court on August 28 cancelled the bail of an accused after almost 3 years of his release in connection with offences punishable under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999.Brief factsIn this case, respondent no.1 in question...

Certificates Issued Under Transgender Persons Act 2019 Acceptable For PAN Card Applications : Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently suggested that the Union of India should incorporate provisions allowing certificates for identity and gender change issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 as valid documentation for applying for a PAN card into the relevant Rules.A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said this while disposing of an...

'Child's Custody Can Be Refused To Natural Parents, It Depends On Welfare Of Child' : Supreme Court Says While Reserving Judgment

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28) disapproved of an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court granting custody of a 2.5-year-old child to her father on the sole ground that father is the natural guardian, calling it a “completely erroneous approach”.“Our judicial conscience is shocked by the fact that High Court treated the child as a transferable, movable property. That's...