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I Am Truly Secular, I Believe In All Religions & Practice Buddhism : CJI BR Gavai
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday said that he was a truly secular person and believed in all religions, and was a practitioner of Buddhism.He also said that the long-pending chamber allotment issue was resolved within “two or three meetings” after he, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Maheshwari joined the chamber allotment committee. He said that the matter had...
Governor Can Reserve Bill Passed Again By Assembly For President's Assent : Supreme Court In Presidential Reference
In the opinion given in the Presidential Reference, the Supreme Court held that the Governor has the option of reserving a Bill, which has been re-enacted by the Legislature after being returned by the Governor in the first instance, for the President's assent.The Court said that the restriction as per the first proviso of Article 200 of the Constitution is on the Governor withholding the...
Supreme Court Stays Haryana Police Investigation Against Advocate In Murder Case
The Supreme Court today stayed the investigation by the Haryana Police Special Task Force (STF) against an advocate in connection with a murder case. The Court also confirmed his interim bail.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a writ petition filed by Advocate Vikram Singh challenging his arrest and remand in the case. The...
Governor Can't Simply Withhold Bill Without Returning It To Assembly; Allowing It Against Federalism : Supreme Court In Presidential Reference
In its opinion in the Presidential Reference, the Supreme Court has held that a Governor cannot indefinitely withhold assent to a Bill without returning it to the State Legislature. The Court ruled that such a “simpliciter” power to withhold assent does not exist under Article 200 and that any interpretation enabling a Governor to stall legislation through inaction would run contrary...
Delhi Riots UAPA Case | Police Plays Clips Of Sharjeel Imam's Speeches In Supreme Court; Says Accused Are 'Anti-Nationals'
The Delhi Police on Thursday continued its arguments opposing the the petitions filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Md Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case in which they are charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria heard...
CJI BR Gavai Announces Launch Of New Version Of E-Filing Portal
The Supreme Court today launched a new version of the e-filing portal for lawyers and litigants, which also allow online appearances of lawyers. Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, in the morning session, announced the launch of the new version being floated on a pilot basis. He said that the platform offers e-filing, certified copy, physical hearing with hybrid option through a single...
Advocates Should Not Disclose What Transpired In Mediation Between Parties : Supreme Court
While hearing a transfer petition relating to a matrimonial matter today, the Supreme Court reprimanded an advocate for disclosing what transpired in mediation between the parties.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria was hearing the matter. At the outset, he asked the advocate: "Have you not read CrPC, CPC? How can you disclose what happened in mediation?"Justice...
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel, Gulfisha Fatima Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing | Delhi Riots UAPA Case
The Supreme Court is hearing bail petitions filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and others in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.Bench: Justices Aravind Kumar and NV AnjariaThe Delhi police will continue their...
Supreme Court Allows Chartered Accountants To Be Tribunal Technical Members Without Meeting 25 Year Experience Requirement
Clarifying its decision in the Madras Bar Association, which struck down the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, the Supreme Court today held that Chartered Accountants do not have to hold a minimum of 25 years of experience to be considered as a technical member in the Tribunals like Income Tax Appellate Tribunals. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued the clarification after...
