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Electoral Bonds Not The Only Way To Curb Black Money, There're Alternative Means Which Are Less Restrictive : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that the purpose of curbing black money is not a sufficient justification to anonymise the identities of donors and the details of the contributions in the electoral bonds scheme.A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held that the anonymous electoral bonds scheme violated the right to information of a voter guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the...
Allahabad HC Reserves Judgment On Gyanvapi Mosque Committee's Plea Against Varanasi Court's Order Allowing 'Puja' In 'Vyas Tehkhana'
The Allahabad High Court today reserved its Judgment in the Gyanvapi Mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi Court's January 31 order allowing 'Puja' In 'Vyas Tehkhana' (southern cellar of Mosque). A bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal reserved the judgment after hearing both parties in 4 days (read details of previous hearing here, here and here).#BREAKING |...
Several Supreme Court Lawyers Seek Removal Of SCBA President Over Letter To CJI Against Farmers Protest
Several Supreme Court Bar Association members have sought the removal of Supreme Court Bar Association President Adish Aggarwala over his letter to CJI for suo motu action against “erring farmers” in the wake of the Farmers' Protest.Nearly 150 Supreme Court lawyers have signed a resolution which calls for a general body meeting of the SCBA to discuss the removal of the SCBA President...
Principles Of Adverse Possession : Supreme Court Explains
Recently, while deciding the suit for declaration of title, the Supreme Court reiterated some important factors related to the principle of adverse possession. The Court recalled that the plea of adverse possession is a blend of fact and law. (Karnataka Board of Wakf v. Govt. of India., (2004) 10 SCC 779) The person who claims adverse possession must show the following: “(a) on...
Electoral Bonds Scheme Unconstitutional : Supreme Court- LIVE UPDATES
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will pronounce at 10.30 AM today judgment on the petitions challenging the electoral bonds scheme.A 5-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard the matter and reserved the verdict on November 2 last year.The petitioners - Association for Democratic Reforms...
Valentine's Day Special | How Indian Courts Have Been Protecting Couples And Their Rights
Love is a construct and feeling that we all are familiar with. It wouldn't be wrong to assume that we have exhibited it for atleast one person in our lifetimes – maybe a parent, a sibling, a friend, a guardian or a romantic partner. It is touted as one of the most blissful feelings in the world, but still, "love" does not come easy to people, especially in India. There...
Reopening Of Vedanta's Copper Plant In TN : Supreme Court Suggests Forming Expert Committee To Balance Ecological Concerns & Investment
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday (February 14) while hearing the challenge to the permanent shut-down of the Sterlite copper plant of Vendata Limited in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, suggested the proposal to have an oversight of an expert committee to find a viable middle ground to ensure a balance between the private corporate interests and the public interest at large.The bench comprising...
Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment On Validity Of Electoral Bonds Tomorrow
The Supreme Court will pronounce judgment tomorrow on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the electoral bonds tomorrow.A Constitution Bench Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had reserved the judgment in the matter on November 2 after hearing the matter for three days.The petitioners - Association...
Principles To Be Followed By Appellate Courts In Deciding Appeals From Acquittal : Supreme Court Explains
Recently, the Supreme Court observed that if the appreciation of evidence leads to two possible views, then the decision of the Trial Court acquitting the accused could not be reversed by the Appellate Court merely because there exists another view that led to the conviction of the accused.According to the court, if the appreciation of evidence leads to two possible views, then the view...
Why Death Penalty Only To Persons Who Aren't SC/ST? Supreme Court Questions Basis For Classification In SC/ST Act Provision
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 13) asked the Attorney General for India the basis for a provision in the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which prescribes mandatory death penalty to a person who does not belong to SC/ST community for the offence of fabricating evidence in case resulting in the execution of an innocent SC/ST member.Pointing...