Supreme Court Directs BMW To Pay Rs 50 Lakhs Compensation To Customer For Defective Car

The Supreme Court recently disposed of a 15-year-old cheating case pending against BMW India Pvt. Ltd. and certain members of its management. The case was instituted by GVR Infra Projects, being aggrieved by BMW's supply of a defective car in 2009.Putting an end to the prolonged legal battle, the bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiawala, Manoj Misra directed payment of Rs.50...

Supreme Court Explains Features Of Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation

Observing that the doctrine of legitimate expectation cannot be extended to the operation of a contract, the Supreme Court laid down the crucial features regarding the doctrine of legitimate expectation.The features are as follows: -"a. legitimate expectation must be based on a right as opposed to a mere hope, wish, or anticipation; b. legitimate expectation must arise either from an express...

Chief Information Commissioner Has Power To Form Benches & Frame Regulations For Smooth Functioning Of Central Information Commission: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) has the power to form benches and frame regulations for the effective management of the affairs of the Central Information Commission under Section 12(4) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma held –“Crucially, Section 12(4) of the RTI Act...

Writ Petition By Teachers Not Maintainable Against Private School Over Service Disputes : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution couldn't be entertained against a private education society for adjudication of private service disputes.The Court also held that the Army Welfare Education Society cannot be considered as "State" under Article 12 of the Constitution.Setting aside the High Court judgment, the bench comprising Justices JB...

'Continuous' 7-Yrs Practice As Advocate Not Required For District Judge Appointment: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that continuous practice as an advocate for seven years is not required for appointment as an Additional District and Sessions Judge under Article 233(2) of the Indian Constitution.Delivering the judgment, the court said:“Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India does not require continuous practice for seven years as an Advocate; it merely...

'What Kind Of Order?' : Supreme Court Questions HC For Deferring Release Of Accused By 6 Months Despite Granting Him Bail

The Supreme Court on Friday (July 12) raised concerns over a "strange" order by the Patna High Court that granted bail to an accused in a murder case but directed his release only after six months, without providing any reason for this condition.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhyan granted interim bail to the accused, one Jitendra Paswan, subject to the conditions outlined in...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Satyendra Jain's Plea Against VIPS Chairman Over Cross-Examination Of A Witness In An Election Matter

The Supreme Court on July 12 issued notice on a plea filed by former Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain against Dr SC Vats, Chairman of the governing council of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS). The case pertains to a witness sought to be cross-examined by Jain in a 2020 election petition filed by Vats challenging his election from Shakur Basti, Delhi.A bench of Justices Surya...

Should Trial In Predicate Offence Be Concluded Before Trial In Money Laundering Case? Supreme Court To Decide

The Supreme Court (on July 12), while hearing a Special Leave Petition that raised the question of law whether the trial in predicate offence should conclude first before the commencement of trial in a money laundering case, said that the matter needs to be heard. The Bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih was hearing the plea of Santiago Martin, a giant...

Indian Citizenship Should Not Be Doubted Due To Minor Variations In Name Spellings In Electoral Rolls Or Govt Records: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 11) highlighted the challenges faced by uninformed or illiterate individuals in rural areas, particularly in Assam, to prove Indian citizenship without having official documents.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah highlighted that it is common for such persons to lack government-issued documents, especially when they do not own...

Petitioners In Contempt Case Against DDA Should Not Be Harassed : Supreme Court To Delhi Police

The Supreme Court on Friday (July 12) stated that no authority shall harass the petitioners who filed a contempt case against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge Forest Area.The petitionesr in the contempt case has alleged harassment by the Delhi police after the contempt petition was filed. The petitioners stated that the Delhi police was...

Truth About Delhi LG's Site Visit Now Out After Much Cover-Up, Specify If Tree Cutting Was Ordered By Him : Supreme Court To DDA

The Supreme Court on Friday (July 12) remarked that a "cover up" was going on at the instance of the Delhi Development Authority regarding the role played by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena in directing the illegal felling of trees in Delhi Ridge Forest Area.The Court also warned that it will consider issuing a contempt notice to the Delhi LG. A special bench comprising...

Supreme Court Seeks Affidavits From States/HCs On Establishment & Functioning Of Gram Nyayalayas

In a public interest litigation seeking establishment and effectuation of Gram Nyayalayas in the country as per the mandate of Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, the Supreme Court today directed states/UTs and their High Courts to file fresh affidavits on the establishment and functioning of Gram Nyayalayas."We therefore direct the Chief Secretaries of all the states and the Registrar Generals of...