Single Benches Of SC To Hear Transfer Petitions, Bail Matters Of Offences Punishable With 7 Yrs Imprisonment From May 13 [Read Circular]

Single benches of Supreme Court will hear transfer petitions and special leave petitions arising out of bail orders with respect to offences punishable up to seven years imprisonment from May 13.The Supreme Court Rules, 2013, have been amended to stipulate the categories of matters which can be heard and disposed of finally by a Single Judge Bench. This includes SLPs arising out of...