Specific Performance Suit - When No Time Is Fixed For Performance, Limitation Runs From Period When Plaintiff Had Notice Of Refusal : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (12.09.2023) held that, when no time is fixed for specific performance of a contract, then the limitation period for a specific performance suit as per Article 54 of Part II of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, will run from the date on which the plaintiff had notice of refusal on part of the defendant to perform the contract to determine the period...

We Must Move From “Corporate Social Responsibility” to “Corporate Legal Responsibility”: Justice BR Gavai

Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai represented the Supreme Court of India in the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association Conference at Cardiff, United Kingdom. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India has nominated Mr Justice B.R. Gavai to represent Indian Judiciary in this Conference hosted by the Judiciary of England & Wales at Cardiff, United Kingdom, from 10th -14th September...

Union Cabinet Approves E-Courts Phase III For 4 Years With Budget Of Rs.7210 Crore

The Union Cabinet today approved the e-Courts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four years (2023 onwards) with financial outlay of Rs.7210 crore, stated the Union Ministry of Law and Justice in a post in X(formerly Twitter)."With the Cabinet approval of eCourts Project Phase III, we are ushering in a new era of justice delivery in India. Integrating advanced...

LMV License Issue: Supreme Court Concerned About Impact On Drivers' Livelihood If 'Mukund Dewangan' Is Reversed; Urges Centre To Consider Amendments

Deferring the hearing on the Light Motor Vehicle Driving License issue, a Supreme Court Constitution Bench on Wednesday urged the Union Government to consider if the matter could be resolved through amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and policy changes.The issue before the Constitution Bench is whether a person holding a driving licence in respect of a “light motor vehicle”, could...

Supreme Court Asks Delhi Police How It Plans To Enforce Firecracker Ban In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi Police on how they were going to implement the firecracker ban imposed in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. A bench of Justice A S Bopanna and Justice M M Sundresh was hearing a batch of petitions filed seeking a ban on the sale, purchase and use of firecrackers in India. Sr. Adv. Gopal Sankaranarayanan appearing for the...

'Won't Interfere With Firecracker Ban In Delhi, Find Other Ways To Celebrate': Supreme Court To Manoj Tiwari MP

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 13) told BJP MP Manoj Tiwari that it won't interfere with the firecracker ban imposed in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Tiwari's counsel argued before a bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh that the Delhi Government has imposed an absolute ban on the sale and use of firecrackers, despite the orders of the Supreme Court against...

'Police Briefing Should Not Result In Media Trial': Supreme Court Directs MHA To Frame Guidelines; Asks DGPs To Give Suggestions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to prepare a comprehensive manual on media briefings by police personnel within a period of three months. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice Manoj Misra also directed Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of all states to submit their suggestions for the manual. Additionally, the...

Civil Service Exam: Supreme Court Gives Relief To Candidates Who Were Barred From Mains For Not Submitting Certificates; Asks UPSC To Issue Admit Cards

In a significant order today, the Supreme Court came to the aid of candidates who faced the cancellation of their candidature in the upcoming UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination, 2023. The Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC-respondent) to issue admit cards to eight candidates for the Mains Exam which is scheduled to take place coming Friday (September 15). This...

Arbitration Clause In Unstamped Agreements Enforceable? CJI Says Curative Petition Will Be Heard Soon, Seeks Assistance Of Specialised Lawyers

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will soon hear the curative petition on the issue whether that unstamped/insufficiently stamped arbitration agreements are unenforceable.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who was presiding over a 5-judge bench, said that the curative petition might be heard next week. CJI also invited lawyers specialised in arbitration law to assist the Court...

Skill Development Scam: 'Don't Insist Ex-CM Chandrababu Naidu On Filing Counter In CID's Custody Plea Till Sep 18': Andhra Pradesh HC To ACB Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court today directed the Special ACB Court judge to not insist on seeking a counter from former state Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu in connection with the State CID's custody petition concerning the multi-crore corruption Andhra Pradesh skill development program scam case.The direction was issued after Naidu's counsel sought the...

Section 148 NI Act - Deposit Of Minimum 20% Amount Is Not An Absolute Rule; Can Be Relaxed If Exceptional Case Is Made Out: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that deposit of minimum 20% amount under Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act as a condition to suspend sentence is not an absolute rule.When a Appellate Court considers the prayer under Section 389 Cr.P.C. of an accused who has been convicted for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, it can consider whether it is an exceptional case...

'Kerosene Illuminates Homes Of Poor, Oil Companies Cannot Be Permitted To Fix Its Prices': Calcutta High Court Asks Govt To Step In

The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Government to take a policy decision regarding the fixation of price of Kerosene oil, widely used for cooking, which was classified as an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act.The Court was hearing a plea filed in representative capacity by Bengal’s ration-card holders challenging the “soaring price of kerosene under...