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Central Agencies Also Examining Skill Development Scam, This Shows Case Against Chandrababu Naidu Is Not State's Vendetta: AP CID Tells Supreme Court
Objecting to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's plea for quashing of criminal proceedings in connection with a skill development scam in the state, the state police's crime investigation department (CID) cautioned the Supreme Court on Friday(October 13) against nipping the investigation at the bud at this stage. The state agency, in particular, emphasised the losses to...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Law To Ban Screening For Nursery School Admissions In Delhi
The Supreme Court, on October 13, dismissed the appeal challenging the Delhi High Court’s order wherein the Court refused to pass any appropriate writ pertaining to expedite the finalization of (Amendment) Bill, 2015, which prescribes for prohibition of screening procedure in the matter of admission of children at pre-primary level (nursery/pre-primary) in schools.The Bench,...
NCLAT Bench Defied Supreme Court Order? Supreme Court Directs Enquiry By Chairperson
The Supreme Court today (13.10.2023) directed for an enquiry to be conducted by the Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on allegations that a bench of the NCLAT had defied an order of the Supreme Court. A bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra passed the order under "extraordinary circumstances", after it was apprised...
SLPs In Criminal Cases Don't Divulge Crucial Information : Supreme Court Says Changes In Rules Of Practice Needed
The Supreme Court today(Oct 13) highlighted that Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) in criminal cases often lacked crucial information. The Court expressed its concern and voiced the need for essential changes in the rules and practices of criminal case proceedings. The Court observed that SLPs very often do not contain crucial information such as the age of accused/petitioner. It also noted...
Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Transfer Of AFT Chandigarh Bench Judge, Agrees To Examine Plea To Remove Tribunal From Defence Ministry's Control
The Supreme Court today (13.10.2023) sought the response of the Union of India on a plea seeking to divest the control of the Armed Forces Tribunal from the Ministry of Defence. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra was hearing a plea filed by the Armed Forces Tribunal Chandigarh Bar Association (AFTCBA) alleging that Justice Dharam...
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Live Law is hiring for the following positions:• Associate Editor• Correspondent, Gujarat High Court• Correspondent, Madhya Pradesh High Court• Correspondent, Rajasthan High CourtEligibility:Candidates applying for Associate Editor role must have a degree in Law. Should have at least five years experience in legal journalism. Excellent writing skills, sharp legal acumen, good news...
Angallu Violence | 'Can't Assume He'll Influence Investigation Merely Because He's Influential': AP High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Chandrababu Naidu
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday granted pre-arrest bail to former chief minister Chandra Babu Naidu in the Angallu Violence case observing that the offence under section 307 of IPC (attempt to murder) was prima facie not proved against him. Justice K. Suresh Reddy added that one could not assume that the petitioner would influence the witnesses and tamper with the investigation...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL To Regulate Live Broadcasting Of Medical Surgeries
The Supreme Court on Friday (13.10.2023), issued notice to the Centre and the National Medical Commission in a plea challenging the live demonstration of medical surgeries to trainee doctors, professionals, and medical conferences. The PIL was heard by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra.Arguments in the CourtDuring the proceedings, Senior...
Chandrababu Naidu Won't Be Arrested in FiberNet Scam Case Till Wednesday: State of Andhra Pradesh Tells Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for anticipatory bail in the FiberNet scam in the case and directed the matter to be heard on Tuesday, October 17. After an apprehension was raised that the embattled legislator would be arrested in the meantime, the court also asked the State of Andhra Pradesh police to "stay...
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Costs On PIL Challenging Oath Taken By Bombay HC Chief Justice; Terms It 'Frivolous Attempt To Get Publicity'
In a strong expression of exasperation with frivolous Public Interest Litigations (PILs), the Supreme Court today (13.10.2023) imposed costs on a petitioner who had challenged the validity of the oath administered during the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The petitioner's claim was that the oath was defective as the Chief Justice did...
Contai Municipality Probe | Supreme Court Dismisses WB Govt's Plea Against HC Order Granting Protection To Suvendu Adhikari's Relatives
The Supreme Court on Friday(October 13) dismissed West Bengal government's plea against a Calcutta High Court order granting protection to relatives and associates of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari with respect to a police probe over alleged irregularities in contract works in Contai Municipality. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra was hearing a special leave...