I'm Shocked When I See Some Of The Media;They Have Duty To Raise People's Issues : Justice KM Joseph

Former Supreme Court Justice K.M. Joseph (on May 30) observed that if the government has control over the business fate of media companies, the latter will fall in line and surrender their freedom and duty. He referred to an important Supreme Court decision in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Union of India v. Cricket Assn. of Bengal, (1995) 2 SCC 161. Therein, it was held...

Election Commission Doing Greatest Disservice If It Doesn't Act In Time Against Use Of Religion For Votes : Justice KM Joseph

Justice KM Joseph, former Supreme Court judge, underscored the importance of the Election Commission of India taking timely action against the use of religion, race, language and caste to fetch votes in elections.Stating the appeal for votes on the basis of such identities is forbidden by law, Justice Joseph said that the Election Commission must come down heavily against such practices."The...

Hindu-Muslim Marriage Invalid Under Muslim Personal Law : MP HC Refuses Protection Plea Of Inter-Faith Couple

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently refused to grant protection to an inter-faith couple observing that a marriage between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman was invalid as per the Muslim Personal Law.The petitioners, stating that they were in love with each other, approached the Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act, however on account of objections raised by the family, they could...

Liquor Policy: Delhi Court Seeks ED's Response On Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Plea, Hearing On June 01

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking regular bail in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam. Kejriwal has also filed a plea seeking interim bail for seven days on medical grounds. Special judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts issued notice and sought response of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the pleas filed...

Can A Person, Awarded Monetary Compensation But Has Not Received It, File Appeal As Indigent? Supreme Court Answers

The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment (on May 27), answered the question of whether a person, who has been awarded monetary compensation but has not received it, would not be able to file an appeal seeking enhanced compensation as an indigent. An indigent person is someone who does not have the financial means to pay the Court fee and proceed with the suit filed. At the outset, the...

Ram Is Not The Idea Of India; Idea Of India Is The Constitution Of India : Senior Advocate Indira Jaising

Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, on May 29, while speaking at a National Conference Government Law College, Ernakulam, underscored the critical importance of upholding the constitution's principles. She also highlighted the need for an independent judiciary and judges to remain faithful to the Constitution of India. While criticising current practices and laws that undermine...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. This digest aims to inform you about the latest judgments, orders, and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Supreme Court during the past week, providing...

Will Supply Witness Statements As Charges Have Now Been Framed: CBI To Supreme Court On Kalyani Singh's Plea In Sippy Sidhu Murder Case

On a favorable statement being made by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Supreme Court today disposed of a plea filed by Kalyani Singh, the prime accused in national-level shooter and lawyer Sippy Sidhu's murder case, for supply of witness statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC by Chandigarh Police.The bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan was hearing Kalyani's...

Supreme Court Refuses To Grant Ex-Parte Interim Bail To AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh To Campaign For Lok Sabha Polls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 29) refused to grant ex-parte interim bail to AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.The Vacation Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar heard AAP MLA's plea challenging the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which upheld his arrest by ED for allegedly being a director and guarantor of a company...

BREAKING | Supreme Court Registry Refuses To List Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Plea For Extension Of Interim Bail

The Supreme Court Registry on Wednesday (May 29) refused to list the plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking a 7-day extension of his interim bail in the Liquor Policy Case.The Top Court's refusal is premised on the grounds that since Kejriwal was given the liberty to move the trial court for regular bail, the present application will not be maintainable. Additionally, it...

'Hindi Names Of New Criminal Laws Create Difficulty For Non-Hindi Speakers' : Advocate's Plea In Kerala High Court

An advocate, P. V. Jeevesh filed a Public Interest Ligitaion before the Kerala High Court challenging the act of Union of India giving titles in Hindi to the 3 new Criminal Acts – Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.The petition will be heard by the division bench comprising Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice V G Arun on May 29,...

Tenant Continuing In Possession After Expiry Of Tenancy Liable To Compensate Landlord By Paying 'Mesne Profits' : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that if the tenant continues to remain in the rented premises even after the tenancy rights are extinguished, then the landlord would be entitled to receive compensation in the form of 'mesne profit' from the tenant. “While the above-stated position is generally accepted, it is also within the bounds of the law, that a tenant who once entered the property in...