'Ghee' A 'Product Of Livestock' : Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court held “ghee” to be a “product of livestock” for the purposes of regulation of its purchase and sale in all notified market areas of Andhra Pradesh (AP). “The argument that “ghee” is not a product of livestock is baseless, and bereft of any logic…Livestock has been defined under Section 2(v) of the Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce...

'One Day Trial' In POCSO Case : Supreme Court Affirms HC Order For Fresh Trial After Setting Aside Conviction

The Supreme Court (on March 01) affirmed the Patna High Court's order of a 'De-novo' trial in a matter where the accused's trial, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, was concluded in 'one day.' The High Court, in its judgment, noted that the Trial Court had shown 'ugly haste.'The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan....

Hospital's Registration Can't Be Cancelled Under PC & PNDT Act If Not Expedient In Public Interest: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the suspension/cancellation of the registration of the Hospital/Clinic under Section 20(3) of the Pre-Conception and Pre-­Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 ("PC&PNDT Act") is permissible only when the Appropriate Authority believes that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest."in our...

'Deceased Was Frustrated Due To Work Pressure' : Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Case Against Man Over Suicide Of His Junior

The Supreme Court recently quashed a 22-year-old criminal case against a person for allegedly abetting the suicide of a Scheduled Caste person who was working as his junior.The accused-appellant herein was working as the District Savings Officer in Kannauj District. It was alleged that the deceased, junior to the accused, killed himself in suicide on 3rd October 2002. The deceased left a...

'Won't File Reply Unless Mobile Phone Is Given' : Man Facing Contempt Case Insists; Supreme Court Extends His Custody

The Supreme Court today sent back into custody a man against whom non-bailable warrants were issued earlier for non-deposit of cost of Rs.1 lakh as well as deliberate, repetitive failure to appear before the Court.Passing the order, a Bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal directed that he be provided all relevant documents by jail authorities to enable him to file for a reply, if...

Kerala v. Union Suit On Borrowing Limits : Full Courtroom Exchange From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 6) expressed disapproval of a condition imposed by the Union Government on the State of Kerala that the former will give consent for additional borrowing only if the latter withdrew the suit filed in the Supreme Court.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was hearing the suit filed by the State of Kerala against the Union under Article...

Court Should Be Cautious And Slow In Dealing With The Recruitment Process Adopted By Recruitment Agencies: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court (on March 05) held that merely because a recruitment agency is not in a position to satisfy the Court, relief cannot be extended to a deprived candidate. It was also observed that courts have to be cautious and slow in dealing with the recruitment process adopted by the recruitment agency. A lot of thought process has gone into applying the rules and regulations, the...

Stop Religious Rituals During Court Events, Instead Bow Down To Constitution Or Preamble : Supreme Court Judge Justice Abhay Oka

Supreme Court Judge, Justice Abhay Oka at a recent event in Pune urged people to stop religious rituals during court programs and instead start official court events by bowing down or showing respect to either the preamble or the Constitution.Justice Oka was speaking at the 'Bhoomi Pujan,' or foundation laying event of the new court complex in Pimpri- Chinchwad near Pune. "This year on...

Supreme Court Constitutes Committee To Examine Issue Of Safaris In Tiger Reserves, Allows Existing Tiger Safaris To Continue

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 6) directed the constitution of a committee to decide the issue of zoos or safaris within tiger reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries. The Court added that existing safaris will not be disturbed. This implies that the tiger safari at the Jim Corbett National Park, which was the subject matter of the case, can continue subject to...

Madras High Court Deprecates Udhayanidhi Stalin's Comments Against 'Sanatana Dharma', Refuses To Direct His Removal As Minister

The Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to issue a writ of quo warranto against Tamil Nadu Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, Sekar Babu and MP A Raja to remove them from their posts because of the comments against Sanatana Dharma. At the same time, Justice Anita Sumanth made critical remarks against the statements made by the Ministers and observed that those holding constitutional...

'Amazed At Audacity': Supreme Court Slams Ex-Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat And DFO Of Uttarakhand For Illegalities In Jim Corbett Park

Amidst the controversy over the Uttarakhand government's proposal to construct animal enclosures inside the Jim Corbett National Park, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 6) directed the constituting a committee to recommed whether tiger safaris should be permitted in the buffer or fringe areas and what guidelines should be promulgated for establishing such safaris, if...

Supreme Court Confers Senior Designation On Five More Advocates

In a significant development, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Supreme Court judges have conferred Senior Designation on five more Advocates on Record/ Advocates. The notification came following a full court meeting held today (Wednesday, 06 March 2024). The names of these advocates are: 1. Mr Rajesh Mahale, Advocate-on-Record 2. Mr PV Dinesh, Advocate-on-Record 3....