Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: May 2024

Gyanvi Khanna

12 Jun 2024 2:34 PM IST

  • Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: May 2024

    Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during April 2024. This monthly digest aims to inform you about the latest judgments, orders, and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Supreme Court during the month of May, providing a succinct overview.Orders/ Judgments S.138 NI Act | Courts Can't Compel Complainant To Give Consent For Compounding,...

    Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during April 2024. This monthly digest aims to inform you about the latest judgments, orders, and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Supreme Court during the month of May, providing a succinct overview.

    Orders/ Judgments 

    S.138 NI Act | Courts Can't Compel Complainant To Give Consent For Compounding, Mere Repayment Won't Absolve Accused : Supreme Court

    Case Title: RAJ REDDY KALLEM Versus THE STATE OF HARYANA & ANR

    Coram: Justices AS Bopanna and Sudhanshu Dhulia

    Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the Courts cannot compel the complainant in a cheque dishonour case to give consent for the compounding of the complaint merely because the accused has compensated the complainant.

    State Can Impose Stamp Duty On Insurance Policies Executed Within State : Supreme Court Rejects LIC's Challenge To Rajasthan's Demand

    Case Title: LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA VERSUS THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ORS., CIVIL APPEAL NO. 3391 OF 2011

    Coram: Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar

    The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) against the demand of stamp duty of approximately Rs 1.19 crores raised by the State of Rajasthan. The Court upheld the legislative competence of the State to levy stamp duty on insurance policies executed within the State subject to the rates determined by the Central legislation.

    'Misconceived' : Supreme Court Registry Rejects Centre's Application To Clarify 2G Case Verdict For Administrative Allotment Of Spectrum

    The Supreme Court's Registrar refused to receive the application filed by the Union Government seeking clarification of the 2012 judgment in the 2G Spectrum case. The Government sought a clarification that the verdict does not bar the allocation of spectrum through means other than public auction in certain situations.

    Chargesheet Must Contain Clear & Complete Entries, Specify Role Of Each Accused; Witness Statements Be Enclosed With It : Supreme Court

    Case Title: Sharif Ahmed and others vs State of Uttar Pradesh, VAKIL AHMAD & ORS. VERSUS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH THROUGH SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOME & ANR.

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti

    Taking note of the importance of the submission of a charge sheet to take cognizance of an offence by a magistrate, the Supreme Court observed that the charge sheet must contain clear and complete entries of all columns to enable the court to understand which crime has been committed by which accused and what is the material evidence available on the file.

    Non-Bailable Warrants Shouldn't Be Issued Unless Accused Charged With Heinous Crime Is Likely To Abscond Or Destroy Evidence: Supreme Court

    Case Title: Sharif Ahmed and others vs State of Uttar Pradesh, VAKIL AHMAD & ORS. VERSUS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH THROUGH SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOME & ANR.

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti

    The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on May 1, cautioned against the routine issuance of non-bailable warrants. The Court said that non-bailalble warrants not be issued unless the accused is charged with a heinous crime, and is likely to evade the process of law or tamper/destroy evidence.

    Suit For Recovery Against 'Sick Company' Not Barred If It Doesn't Affect Company's Properties Or Revival Scheme : Supreme Court

    Case Title: FERTILIZER CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. vs. M/S. COROMANDAL SACKS PRIVATE LIMITED, CIVIL APPEAL NOS. 5366-5367 OF 2024

    Coram: Justices JB Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta

    If the recovery proceedings against the Sick Company do not pose a threat to its properties or have adversely impacted the scheme of the revival of the Sick Company, then there wouldn't be a bar for filing a suit for the recovery of the dues against the Sick Company, observed the Supreme Court.

    S.138 NI Act | Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Decision Allowing Amendment Of Cheque Date Mentioned In Complaint

    Case : Munish Kumar Gupta v. M/s Mittal Trading Company

    The Supreme Court recently set aside a judgment of the High Court which allowed a complainant in a cheque dishonour case to amend the date of the cheque mentioned in the complaint.

    The Supreme Court noted that the amendment application was moved after the evidence stage was over. Here, the date of the cheque was mentioned as 22.07.2010 in the complaint. The same date was mentioned in the legal notice which was issued after the dishonour of the cheque. Also, in the evidence as well, the very same date was mentioned.

    S.205 CrPC | Court Can Exempt Accused From Personal Appearance Before Grant Of Bail : Supreme Court

    Case Title: Sharif Ahmed and others vs State of Uttar Pradesh, VAKIL AHMAD & ORS. VERSUS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH THROUGH SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOME & ANR.

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti

    The Supreme Court observed that even before the grant of bail, the accused can be exempted from showing his personal appearance before the court.

    Supreme Court Questions UP Police For Including Confession Statements Of Accused In Chargesheet, Seeks DGP's Affidavit

    Case : Sanuj Bansal v State of UP

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court has expressed prima facie disapproval of the inclusion of statements of the accused, which are recorded during the investigation, in the chargesheet. Some of those statements are in the nature of alleged confessional statements, the Court noted.

    JJ Act | Plea Of Juvenility Can Be Raised At Any Stage Even After Disposal Of Case : Supreme Court

    Case Title: RAHUL KUMAR YADAV VS. THE STATE OF BIHAR

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    Observing that the plea of juvenility of the accused may be raised before any court at any stage, even after final disposal of the case, the Supreme Court held that such a plea of juvenility couldn't be rejected without conducting a proper inquiry.

    Supreme Court Dismisses Kerala Govt's Petition Challenging HC Direction To Pay Rs.1 Lakh Compensation To Man Illegally Detained As Maoist

    Case Title : The State of Kerala v. Shyam Balakrishnan and others |Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 20765/2019

    Coram: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and PB Varale

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Kerala challenging a 2019 judgment of the Kerala High Court which directed the State to grant Rs.1 lakh compensation to a man who was illegally detained by the police on suspicion of being a Maoist.

    Bhima Koregaon Case| Hany Babu Withdraws Bail Petition In Supreme Court

    Case Title: Hany Babu v. National Investigation Agency | Diary No. 35415 of 2023

    Coram: Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal.

    Hany Babu, a former Delhi University Professor, on Friday (May 3) withdrew his petition in the Supreme Court seeking bail in the Bhima Koregaon case over alleged Maoist links.

    'Nobody Wants Anything Untoward To Happen': Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Open Road Infront Of Punjab CM's House

    Case Title: The State of Punjab v. Union Territory of Chandigarh and Ors., Diary No. 19643-2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court stayed the order passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for the opening of the road to Punjab Chief Minister's house on experimental basis from May 1. The road in front of the CM's residence was blocked for security purposes during the Khalistani terrorism of the 1980s.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Bar Namesake Candidates From Elections

    Case Details: SABU STEEPHEN v. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA., W.P.(C) No. 275/2024 PIL-W

    The Supreme Court dismissed as withdrawn a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to bar namesake/duplicate candidates who deliberately contest elections as independent candidates to ruin the chances of other candidates.

    Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Two NCDRC Members For Issuing Warrants Ignoring SC's Stay Order

    Case : Ireo Grace Realtech Pvt Ltd vs Sanjay Gopinath, C.A. No. 2764-2771/2022

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    The Supreme Court issued contempt notice to two members of the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for issuing non-bailable warrants ignoring an interim order passed by the Supreme Court.

    Supreme Court Stays HC Order Asking Punjab & Chandigarh Authorities To Clear Protesters Blocking Road For Release Of Political Prisoners

    Coram: Justices B.R Gavai, Satish Chandra Sharma, and Sandeep Mehta

    Case Status: THE STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. Versus ARRIVE SAFE SOCEITY AND ORS., 2 SLP(C) No. 10429/2024

    The Supreme Court issued notice in a petition filed by the State of Punjab against the Punjab & Haryana High Court's recent order which asked the State and the Union Territory of the Chandigarh to clear the protesters blocking the Mohali -Chandigarh road demanding the release of Sikh political prisoners.

    Meritorious Candidates Of Reserved Category Not Availing Reservation Benefits Should Be Treated As General Category : Supreme Court

    Case Title: Deependra Yadav and others Versus State of Madhya Pradesh and others

    Coram: Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar

    In a recent decision, the Supreme Court observed that if the meritorious candidates from the reserved category had not availed any reservation benefit/relaxation, then such reserved category candidates would be treated at par with unreserved/general category candidates on the strength of their marks.

    Why Shouldn't Ayurvedic Doctors Have Same Retirement Age As Allopathic Doctors? Supreme Court Asks Rajasthan Govt

    Case Details : STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ORS. Versus ANISUR RAHMAN SLP(C) No. 9563/2024

    The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition filed by the State of Rajasthan against the Rajasthan High Court order directing grant of enhanced superannuation for Ayurvedic Doctors at parity with Allopathic ones.

    The Court was of the view that while Ayurvedic Doctors were contributing immensely to society, the directions of reinstating retired doctors may impinge upon matters of policy.

    Misuse Of 498A IPC : Supreme Court Requests Parliament To Amend Corresponding Section In Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

    Case Title: ACHIN GUPTA VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA & ANR., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 343

    Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    Raising serious concerns about the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code proceedings against the husband and in-laws by the wife, the Supreme Court requested the Parliament to bring out necessary changes to the new IPC i.e., Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 (“BNS”) which contained provisions such Section 85 and 86 akin to Section 498A of IPC.

    Section 106 Evidence Act Can't Be Applied Until Prosecution Establishes A Prima Facie Case : Supreme Court

    Case Title : Anees v. The State Govt of NCT

    Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court has elucidated the principles relating to the application of Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

    The Court stated that Section 106 is not intended to relieve the prosecution of their duty to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. On the contrary, it is designed to meet certain exceptional cases in which it would be impossible, or at any rate disproportionately difficult, for the prosecution to establish the facts which are, “especially within the knowledge of the accused and which, he can prove without difficulty or inconvenience”.

    Prosecutors Must Effectively Cross-Examine Hostile Witnesses To Show They're Lying; Merely Marking Contradictions Not Sufficient: Supreme Court

    Case Title : Anees v. The State Govt of NCT

    Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court has noted a lack of thorough cross-examination by Public Prosecutors in criminal appeals, specifically with hostile witnesses.

    The prosecutors often only confront them with their police statement, aiming to highlight contradictions but not fully explore the witness's testimony, the Court said.

    Challenge To Surrogacy Law : Supreme Court Frames Issues To Consider, Hearing In July 2024

    Case Title: Arun Muthuvel v. Union of India | W.P. (Civil) No. 756 of 2022 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih

    The Supreme Court on May 3 elucidated the issues it would be considering in a batch of pleas challenging provisions of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022.-

    S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court

    Case Title: SHANKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 345

    The Supreme Court held that to summon a person as an additional accused invoking powers under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the degree of satisfaction is much stricter. The evidence should be such that it should lead to the conviction of the accused if it is unrebutted.

    Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Mukhtar Ansari's Son In Model Code Violation Case

    Case Detail: Umar Ansari Vs State of UP., SLP(Crl) No. 819/2024

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    The Supreme Court on Monday (May 6) granted anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Lt. Mukhtar Ansari in a case where it was alleged that he along with other accused threatened the District Mau Administration and violated the model code of conduct during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls.

    Supreme Court Clarifies That Its Order On Minimum 1/3rd Women's Reservation In SCBA Posts Is On 'Experimental Basis'

    Case Title: Supreme Court Bar Association v. BD Kaushik, Diary No. 13992/2023

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court clarified that its order whereby it had directed reservation of minimum one-third seats for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association's executive committee is on an "experimental basis" and that any difficulty faced in implementing the reforms would be placed before the Court.

    'Lis Pendens' Doctrine Can Be Applied Even If S.52 Transfer Of Property Act Is Not Strictly Applicable In A State : Supreme Court

    Case Title: CHANDER BHAN (D) THROUGH LR SHER SINGH VERSUS MUKHTIAR SINGH & ORS., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 347

    Coram: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and PB Varale

    The Supreme Court held that the non-applicability of the provisions of Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1881 (“TPA”) wouldn't bar the applicability of principles of lis-pendens, which are based on justice, equity, and good conscience.

    Delhi VAT Act | Authorities Must Strictly Follow Time Limit To Process & Issue Refunds : Supreme Court

    Case Title: COMMISSIONER OF TRADE AND TAXES VERSUS FEMC PRATIBHA JOINT VENTURE

    Coram: Justices PS Narasimha and PB Varale

    In a recent decision, the Supreme Court held that the department must mandatorily adhere to the time limit for processing and issuing the refunds under Section 38 of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004.

    Supreme Court Slams Authorities For Starting Airport Construction At Silchar Without Obtaining EC; Criticises NGT For Its Non-Interference

    Case Title : Tapas Guha v Union of India | C.A. No. 4603-4604/2024

    Coram: CJI Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court came down heavily upon the manner in which the National Green Tribunal (NGT) 'abdicated' its duties by not interfering in the construction of the Silchar Greenfield Airport Project which was proceeding without obtaining the mandatory prior Environmental Clearance.

    Judicial Service | 'High Score In Written Exam Alone Doesn't Determine Merit' : Supreme Court Upholds Minimum Mark Criteria For Interview

    Case Title: ABHIMEET SINHA & ORS. VERSUS HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA & ORS.

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Rules stipulating minimum qualifying marks in the viva voce test as a part of the selection criteria for appointment to the District Judiciary in the States of Bihar and Gujarat.

    Can Notify Bye-Election For Manicktala(WB) Constituency After Pending Election Petition Is Withdrawn: ECI Tells Supreme Court

    Case Title: SUVENDU DEY VS. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA., DIARY NO. - 19472/2023

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan,

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Supreme Court that the bye-election to the Manicktala constituency in West Bengal can be notified as soon as the Election Petition pending in the Calcutta High Court challenging the election of the returned candidate (since expired) is withdrawn.

    History Sheet Can't Include Details Of Minor Children In Absence Of Evidence Against Them: Supreme Court In MLA Amanatullah Khan's Case

    Case Details: Amanatullah Khan Versus The Commissioner Of Police, Delhi And Ors., SLP(Crl) No. 5719/2023

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    While deciding on a plea of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan against the action of Delhi Police declaring him a 'bad character' by opening a 'history sheet' against him, the Supreme Court modified the decision of the Delhi High Court to the extent that- details of Khan's minor school-going children and his wife, against whom there was no adverse material, wouldn't be included in the 'History Sheet'.

    Conduct Structural & Safety Audit Of 150-Yr-Old Bombay High Court Heritage Building Before Monsoon: Supreme Court To Maharashtra Govt

    Case Title: IN RE: HERITAGE BUILDING OF THE BOMBAY HIGH COURT AND ALLOTMENT OF ADDITIONAL LANDS FOR THE HIGH COURT

    Coram: CJI Chandrachud, Justices BR Gavai and JB Pardiwala

    The Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra Public Works Department to conduct a structural and safety audit of the present Bombay High Court building in Fort, Mumbai before monsoon, since the heritage building is nearly 150 years old and construction of a new building for the High Court will take a few years.

    “What Are You Doing?” Supreme Court Asks IMA President To Explain Alleged Contemptuous Comments Against Court

    Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | W.P.(C) No. 645/2022

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    The Supreme Court issued notice on the application filed by Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna seeking action against alleged offending statements made by the President of Indian Medical Association (IMA) in an interview given to the media.

    WB Recruitment Scam: Supreme Court Extends Interim Protection To Appointees Against Cancellation But Permits CBI To Continue Probe

    Case Details : THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs. BAISHAKHI BHATTACHARYYA (CHATTERJEE) SLP(C) No. 009586 - / 2024

    The Supreme Court today modified its earlier interim order protecting the appointments made in pursuance of the alleged West Bengal SSC recruitment scam, stating that those appointees whose appointments are found to be illegal shall be liable to refund their salaries.

    Supreme Court Issues Directions Against Misleading Ads: Self Declaration Forms By Advertisers; Influencers Must Endorse Responsibly

    Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | W.P.(C) No. 645/2022

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    The Supreme Court, in a pivotal order passed a slew of measures to protect consumers from misleading advertisements. The directions included equal responsibility of advertisers and endorsers qua misleading ads and the uploading of a self-declaration form by advertisers before issuing any advertisements.

    Why Should You Charge Additional Fee For Sanitary Waste? Supreme Court Asks Kerala Govt.

    Case : Indu Varma v. Union of India [W.P.(C) No. 1062/2023

    Coram: Justice Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    “Why should you charge additional fee for collecting sanitary waste?, Supreme Court asked Kerala Government to respond in a PIL challenging the levy of a user fee by municipal bodies in the state for the collection of sanitary waste.

    Supreme Court Allows Abbas Ansari To Virtually Attend Religious Ceremony Of His Late Father Mukhtar Ansari

    Case Title: Abbas Ansari v. Union of India and Another

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 07) allowed MLA Abbas Ansari to virtually attend the religious ceremony to mark the 40th day of the death of his late father Mukhtar Ansari.

    Delhi Liquor Policy Case : Supreme Court Extends Interim Bail Of Hyderabad Businessman Abhishek Boinpally

    Case Title: Abhishek Boinpally v. Directorate of Enforcement | Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 9038 of 2023

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court extended the interim bail granted to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally in the Delhi Liquor Policy case till the next hearing date.

    Supreme Court Questions MTP Act For Allowing Abortion Of Pregnancy Beyond 24 Weeks In Case Of Foetal Abnormality, But Not Minor Rape Or Incest

    Case Title : A (Mother of X) v. State of Maharashtra., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 349

    In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court expressed reservations about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act not allowing termination of pregnancy above the upper limit of 24 weeks in the case of minor victims of rape and incest, while allowing termination of such pregnancies if there are substantial foetal abnormalities.

    Judicial Service Recruitment | Supreme Court Requests High Courts To Notify An Authority Who Can Address Doubts & Grievances Of Candidates

    Case Title: ABHIMEET SINHA & ORS. VERSUS HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA & ORS.

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court has flagged concerns about the absence of a designated authority by the High Courts which can be approached by the candidates of judicial services examinations to seek clarification in case of any doubt.

    JJ Act | 3 Months Time Limit For Preliminary Assessment Of Juvenile As Per Sec. 14(3) Not Mandatory: Supreme Court

    Case Title: CHILD IN CONFLICT WITH LAW THROUGH HIS MOTHER VERSUS THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ANOTHER

    Coram: Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal

    The Supreme Court held that the time limit of three months prescribed under Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, 2015 for ascertaining the mental and physical capacity of a child below the age of sixteen years to commit a serious offence is not mandatory but directory.

    UP Consolidation of Holdings Act | Consolidation Officer Can't Take Away Ownership Of Tenure Holder And Grant It To Another : Supreme Court

    Case Title: PRASHANT SINGH & ORS. ETC. VERSUS MEENA & ORS. ETC.

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and P.S. Narasimha

    In a recent decision concerning the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953, the Supreme Court held that the Consolidation Officer is not vested with the power to take away the vested title of a tenure holder and grant ownership to some other person in the property.

    Supreme Court Discusses Concept Of 'Parental Alienation Syndrome' In Child Custody Dispute

    Case : Col. Ramneesh Pal Singhv v. Sugandhi Aggarwal

    Coram: Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma

    The Supreme Court has discussed the concept of "Parental Alienation Syndrome(PAS)" in a judgment delivered in a case between an estranged couple for the custody of their children.

    PAS is a syndrome whereby one parent, who has custody of the child, promotes feelings of disaffection against the other parent in the mind of the child, which ultimately influences the child's preference for one parent in a court litigation for custody.

    Can Time-Barred Debts Be Recovered Through Remedies Other Than Civil Suits As Per Special Laws? Supreme Court Refers To 3-Judge Bench

    Case : KP Khemka and anr vs Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Corporation Limited and ors

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court has referred to a 3-judge bench the question whether debts, which cannot be recovered by filing civil suits as they are time-barred under the Limitation Act 1963, can be recovered by invoking other remedies under special statutes for debt recovery.

    Can Accused Who Is Already Arrested In One Case Seek Anticipatory Bail In Another Case? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

    Case Details : DHANRAJ ASWANI Versus AMAR S. MULCHANDANI AND ANR. DIARY NO. - 51276/2023

    Coram: CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    Supreme Court reserved judgment on the issue whether anticipatory bail could be granted in one case to a person who is already under custody in another case.

    The bench heard the matter. The question of law arose in a case where the FIR of the first offence against the accused was quashed but then the report was revived when he was taken in custody for another case. The accused thereafter filed for anticipatory bail.

    Conviction Can't Be Set Aside Merely Because Prosecution Witness Turned Hostile: Supreme Court

    Case Title: SELVAMANI VERSUS THE STATE REP. BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court held that the evidence of a prosecution witness cannot be rejected in toto merely because the prosecution chose to treat him as hostile and cross-examined him.

    Witness Statement Recorded In Absence Of Accused Can Be Used As Evidence If Conditions In S.299 CrPC Are Fulfilled : Supreme Court

    Case Title: SUKHPAL SINGH VERSUS NCT OF DELHI., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 359

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court held that the statements of the prosecution witness recorded in the absence of the accused can be read as a substantive piece of evidence when the prosecution witness could not be traced out and produced in the witness box for deposition during trial after the accused had been arrested.

    Bombay Riots : Supreme Court Seeks Maharashtra Govt's Compliance With Justice Srikrishna Commission's Recommendations On Police Reforms

    Case Title: SHAKEEL AHMAD VS. UNION OF INDIA., Miscellaneous Application No. 2070/2023 in W.P.(C) No. 182/2001

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court, in its order dated May 06, observed that there is hardly any compliance by the State of Maharashtra with the recommendations regarding police reforms made by Justice Srikrishna Commission in the report relating to the 1993-93 Bombay Riots. The Commission was constituted by the State in the year 1993 to look into the causes of the fearsome riots that engulfed Mumbai in December 1992 and January 1993, which occurred after the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

    Supreme Court Prescribes 30 Days Time Limit To Prefer Appeal Against Juvenile Justice Board Preliminary Assessment Order

    Case Title: CHILD IN CONFLICT WITH LAW THROUGH HIS MOTHER VERSUS THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ANOTHER

    Coram: Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal

    Noting that no time limit has been prescribed under the Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 to prefer an appeal against the preliminary assessment order of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), the Supreme Court in a recent judgment deemed it appropriate to fill up this gap by prescribing 30 days' time limit for preferring appeal against the JJB's preliminary assessment order.

    Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Felling Of Trees In Delhi 'Ridge' Forest; Issues Contempt Notices To Officials

    Case Details: Bindu Kapurea v. Subhasish Panda & Connected Matters Dairy No. 21171-2024

    Coram: Justice AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court today issued notices for initiating contempt proceedings against government officials for the rampant felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest area in violation of its previous orders in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors. The Court has also ordered the maintenance of the status quo in the region.

    JJ Act | Names Of Presiding Officer/Members Should Be Specifically Mentioned In Orders When Signed, Including Interim Orders: Supreme Court

    Case Title: CHILD IN CONFLICT WITH LAW THROUGH HIS MOTHER VERSUS THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ANOTHER

    Coram: Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal

    The Supreme Court has flagged concern about the non-mentioning of the names of the presiding officer or members when the order is passed under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

    Delay Condonation Application Filed By Stranger Not Party To Suit Illegal : Supreme Court

    Case : Vijay Laxman Bhawe Since Deceased v. P And S Nirman Pvt Ltd

    The Supreme Court held it is impermissible for a third-party to file an application for condonation of delay, stating that such an approach would allow anyone, regardless of their involvement in the suit, to seek restoration.

    Ambiguities In Uploading Of NCLT Orders, Requirement Of Enclosing Certified Copies With Appeal : Supreme Court Seeks IBBI Clarification

    Case Title: Manan Chopra and ors vs Soni RealtorsPvt Ltd., Civil Appeal No. 5452/2024

    Coram: Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court issued notice to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, inter-alia, on the requirement to obtain a certified copy of the order and attach the same with the appeal.

    The Bench has issued notice considering that there is “considerable ambiguity” in certain issues concerning the service of the orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, uploading of orders on the website, and the one mentioned above.

    Court Doesn't Sit In Appeal Over Arbitral Tribunal's Interpretation Of Contract : Supreme Court

    Case Title : National Highway Authority of India v. M/s Hindustan Construction Company Ltd

    Coram: Justices A. S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal

    The Supreme Court held that it is for the Arbitral Tribunal to adjudicate upon the construction of the terms of a contract and the Court under Section 34, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not sit in appeal over the findings of the arbitrator.

    Supreme Court Rejects NIA's Challenge To HC Order Granting Bail To Businessman In UAPA Case For Allegedly Funding Maoists

    Case Title: UNION OF INDIA Versus MRITYUNJAY KUMAR SINGH @ MRITYUNJAY @ SONU SINGH, Diary No. 27308-2023

    Coram: Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar

    The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Jharkhand High Court granting bail to a construction firm partner who was booked by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly funding banned organization CPI (Maoist).

    RP Act | Election Petitioner Can File Replication To Respondent's Written Statement If New Facts Aren't Introduced: Supreme Court

    Case Title: SHEIKH NOORUL HASSAN VERSUS NAHAKPAM INDRAJIT SINGH & ORS.

    Coram: Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    Explaining the law on the filing of the replication in an election petition, the Supreme Court observed that the High Court is vested with the power to allow the filing of a replication by an election petitioner against the written submissions of a returned candidate subject to the condition that the replication should not introduce new facts which goes against the facts originally contained in an election petition.

    Supreme Court Disposes Hemant Soren's Petition As 'Infructuous', Says Challenge To ED Arrest Can Be Raised In Fresh Petition Against HC Judgment

    Case Title: HEMANT SOREN VS. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT, SLP(Crl) No. 5769/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court disposed of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate as "infructuous" in view of the Jharkhand High Court's dismissal of his petition seeking the same relief. Soren had filed the present petition aggrieved by the delay of the High Court in pronouncing the judgment despite concluding the arguments on February 29.

    Supreme Court Allows Interim Release Of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Till June 1

    Case Title: Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement, SLP(Crl) 5154/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    In a significant development, the Supreme Court allowed interim release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is in judicial custody in the Delhi liquor policy case, till June 1.

    Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case: Supreme Court Asks UP Govt To Nominate Senior IPS Officer To Ensure Proper Prosecution

    Case Details: Tushar Gandhi v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 406 of 2023

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court, while hearing Muzaffarnagar student slapping case, directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to nominate an appropriate senior IPS officer for conducting the prosecution properly.

    Supreme Court Upholds Lucknow-Akbarnagar Demolition Drive, Prevents Eviction Of Dwellers Before Giving Alternative Accommodation

    Case Title: SHAKEEL AHMAD AND ORS. Versus STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ORS., SLP(C) No. 6531/2024 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    While upholding the demolition drive of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) against unauthorized constructions in the Akbarnagar area of Lucknow city, the Supreme Court on Friday (May 10) clarified that no slum dweller should be evicted without being given alternative accommodation.

    Government Employee Staying In Rent-Free Accommodation Allotted To Retired Government Servant Father Cannot Claim HRA : Supreme Court

    Case Details: R.K. MUNSHI v. UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND ORS SLP(Civil) No(s). 43 OF 2022

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    Recently, the Supreme Court held that a government employee staying in a rent-free accommodation allotted to his father, a retired government servant, was not entitled to claim any House Rent Allowance (HRA)

    Issuance Of First Premium Payment Receipt To Insured Would Provide Presumption Of Policy Acceptance By Insurer: Supreme Court

    Case Title: Mrs. Bhumikaben N. Modi & Ors. Versus Life Insurance Corporation of India

    Coram: Justices AS Bopanna and CT Ravikumar

    In a recent decision concerning insurance law, the Supreme Court observed that the issuance of a receipt of the first premium payment by the insurer would provide a presumption of the acceptance of the policy by the insurer.

    Supreme Court Upholds Centre's Rule Prescribing 'Compulsory Retirement' As Punishment For CRPF Personnel

    Case Details : UNION OF INDIA & ORS. v. SANTOSH KUMAR TIWARI CIVIL APPEAL NO.6135 OF 2024

    Coram: CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court in a recent judgement held that 'compulsory retirement' under the Rules of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was validly within the purpose of maintaining 'disciplinary control' over the force under the CRPF Act 1949.

    Consumer Protection Act 1986 | Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court

    Case Title: SHRIRAM CHITS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED EARLIER KNOWN AS SHRIRAM CHITS (K) PVT. LTD VERSUS RAGHACHAND ASSOCIATES

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar

    In an important ruling relating to consumer protection law, the Supreme Court on Friday (May 10) set out the manner in which the consumer fora must decide technical pleas raised by service providers against the maintainability of the consumer complaints on the ground that goods/services were availed by the consumer for the commercial purposes.

    Affirming the decision of the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (“NCDRC”), the bench observed that unless it is proved by the service provider that the goods/services were availed for the commercial purpose by the consumer, the service provider cannot dispute about the maintainability of the consumer complaint.

    Supreme Court Disposes Of Plea Alleging Interference In Ongoing Criminal Case By Calcutta HC Judge & Her Husband

    Case Title: Bani Roy Choudhury & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Ors. | Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 482 of 2023

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court disposed of a plea alleging interference in an ongoing criminal investigation by a sitting Calcutta High Court judge and her lawyer-husband.

    Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Remove Arvind Kejriwal As Delhi Chief Minister

    Case Title: KANT BHATI Versus ARVIND KEJRIWAL AND ORS., Diary No. 19252-2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the removal of Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal from the post and office of Chief Minister, Delhi because of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy case.

    Supreme Court Extends Stay On Defamation Proceedings Against Arvind Kejriwal For Retweeting Dhruv Rathee's Video On BJP IT Cell

    Case Title: Arvind Kejriwal v. State (National Capital Territory Of Delhi) & Anr. | Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 2413 of 2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court today extended the stay on defamation proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for retweeting a video by Youtuber Dhruv Rathee making certain allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell.

    Delhi Waste Problem : Supreme Court Asks Authorities To Consider Restrictions On Construction Activities In NCR

    Case Title: MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors., WP(C) No. 13029/1985

    Coram: Justice Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court directed the concerned authorities, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), to take immediate measures to ensure that the present quantity of untreated municipal solid waste does not increase in Delhi and its surrounding areas till the proper facilities for processing this waste are in place. In this regard, the Court asked the authorities to consider various methods, including putting restraints on construction activities.

    2 District Judges Question HC Collegium For Not Recommending Their Elevation; Supreme Court Seeks Report From HP HC

    Case Details : CHIRAG BHANU SINGH VS. THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH W.P.(C) No. 000312 - / 2024

    Coram: Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Prashant Kumar Misra

    The Supreme Court issued notice to the Registrar General of the Himachal Pradesh High Court directing to furnish a report on whether the High Court Collegium reconsidered the names of two senior most District Judicial Officers in accordance with the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation of January 4.

    S. 102(3) Cr.P.C. | Police Seizure Wouldn't Get Vitiated Altogether Due To Delayed Reporting To Magistrate: Supreme Court

    Case Title: SHENTO VARGHESE VERSUS JULFIKAR HUSEN & ORS.

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar

    The Supreme Court observed that the delay in reporting the seizure report by the police to the magistrate wouldn't vitiate the act of seizure by police under Section 102(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

    Supreme Court Issues Notice On Union's Plea Against Grant Of Bail In UAPA Case To Person Alleged To Be Foreign Citizen

    Case Title: UNION OF INDIA Versus MOHAMED RIFAS @ MOHAMED RIGBAS, DIARY NO. - 13002/2024

    Coram: Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    The Supreme Court issued a notice in Union's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to the non-citizen alleged to have committed an offence under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

    Supreme Court Grants Bail To 2 Kerala Advocates Accused Of Raping Client

    Case Title: XXX v. MJ Johnson and others

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    The Supreme Court granted bail to two Kerala lawyers who were arrested by the State Police in a case for allegedly raping their client.

    Advocates Not Liable Under Consumer Protection Act For Deficiency Of Services : Supreme Court

    Case Title: BAR OF INDIAN LAWYERS THROUGH ITS PRESIDENT JASBIR SIGH MALIK vs. D.K.GANDHI PS NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES., Diary No.- 27751 - 2007

    Coram: Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    In a crucial development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 14) held that advocates cannot be held liable under the Consumer Protection Act 1986 (as re-enacted in 2019) for deficiency of services. The Court held that professionals have to be treated differently from persons carrying out business and trade.

    Patanjali Case : Supreme Court Refuses To Accept Apology Of Indian Medical Association President

    Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | W.P.(C) No. 645/2022

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the apology furnished by the President of Indian Medical Association, Dr RV Asokan, for his remarks in a media interview over certain observations made by the Court.

    Bhima Koregaon Case : Supreme Court Refuses To Extend Stay On Gautam Navlakha's Bail, Says Trial May Take Years To Complete

    Case Details: Gautam Navlakha v. National Investigation Agency & Anr. | Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 9216 of 2022

    Coram: Justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti

    In a major development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday( May 14) granted bail to Bhima Koregaon-accused Gautam Navlakha. The same is subject to the payment of Rs 20 Lakhs for his house arrest.

    Supreme Court Dismisses Punjab Govt Plea Against Quashing Of FIR Against Gurmeet Ram Rahim For Comments Against Kabir, Ravidas

    Case Title: STATE OF PUNJAB VS. GURMEET RAM RAHIM SINGH INSAN, DIARY NO. - 16688/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court dismissed Punjab government's challenge to an order quashing FIR against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for allegedly insulting the religious beliefs of Sant Kabir Das and Guru Ravidas' Devotees

    'Absurdity' : Supreme Court Quashes FIR Which Alleged Book In Indore Law College Library Hurt Religious Sentiments

    Case Details : INAMUR RAHMAN VS. STATE OF M.P. SLP(Crl) No. 006931 - / 2024

    Coram: Justices B. R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday ( May 14) quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings lodged over the keeping of a book titled "Collective Violence and Criminal Justice System" authored by Dr. Farhat Khan, in the library of the Government Law College, Indore. The FIR was lodged alleging that the book was 'Hinduphobic' and 'anti-national'

    'Politicians Must Be Circumspect About Utterances' : Supreme Court Refuses To Quash Cases Against BJP's H Raja For Comments On Periyar, Karunanidhi

    Case Title: H. RAJA VS. STATE REP. BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE., DIARY NO. - 20577/2024

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    The Supreme Court refused to quash the criminal cases against the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Secretary H Raja for his alleged derogatory remarks against Dravidian movement leader Periyar, former TN Minister M Karunanidhi, DMK party leaders etc.

    S.144 CPC | Stranger Who Purchased Property Knowing About Appeal Pendency Can't Resist Restitution As Bona Fide Purchaser: Supreme Court

    Case Title: BHIKCHAND S/O DHONDIRAM MUTHA (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS. VERSUS SHAMABAI DHANRAJ GUGALE (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS.

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    In an important ruling concerning the principle of 'restitution' under Section 144 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (the Supreme Court observed that if after knowing that the decree was likely to be reversed, a stranger auction purchaser (not being party to the proceedings) purchases the property in execution of the decree, then he couldn't claim the protection of being a bona fide purchaser and the principle of restitution would apply in such circumstances.

    Juniors, Contractor Did It : DDA Vice Chairman Tells Supreme Court In Contempt Case Over Tree Felling In Delhi Ridge

    Case Details: Bindu Kapurea v. Subhasish Panda & Connected Matters Dairy No. 21171-2024

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court indicated that it might initiate criminal contempt proceedings against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice Chairman in the matter concerning the rampant felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest area in violation of its previous orders in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

    Prabir Purkayastha's Arrest By Delhi Police & Remand Illegal : Supreme Court Orders NewsClick Editor's Release In UAPA Case

    Case Details: Prabir Purkayastha v. State, Diary No, 42896 of 2023

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    In a major development, the Supreme Court declared as illegal NewsClick founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha's arrest by the Delhi police and his remand in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.

    'Hierarchy of Judiciary Must Be Respected' : Supreme Court Cautions NCDRC Members Who Passed Directions Contrary To SC Order, Closes Contempt Case

    Case Title: M/s Ireo Grace Realtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Sanjay Gopinath., C.A. No. 2764-2771/2022

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah.

    The Supreme Court warned/ cautioned the two members of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for issuing non-bailable warrants against the directors of a company, ignoring a previous interim order of the Supreme Court.

    Supreme Court Allows Abbas Ansari To Attend Private Memorial Service For His Late Father Mukhtar Ansari From June 10-12

    Case Title: Abbas Ansari v. The State of Uttar Pradesh, W.P.(Crl.) No. 208/2024

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court allowed jailed MLA Abbas Ansari to attend the private prayers kept in memory of his late father Mukhtar Ansari on June 10, 2024. Mukhtar Ansari died on March 28 following a cardiac arrest while undergoing a sentence of life imprisonment.

    Labelling and Re-Labelling of Containers Qualifies as 'Manufacture' for CENVAT Credit Under Excise Act: Supreme Court

    Case Details: Commissioner Of Central Excise Belapur Vs Jindal Drugs Ltd. | Civil Appeal No. 1121 Of 2016

    Coram: Justices A. S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court has held that labelling or re-labelling of containers amounts to 'manufacture' under the Central Excise Act for availing cenvat credit

    'Why Do You Want To Contest From Varanasi?' Supreme Court Rejects Tamil Nadu Farm Activist's Plea To Extend Time To File Nomination

    Case Details : P. Ayyakannu, President, National South Indian River Interlinking Agriculturist Association v. The Chief Election Commission & Ors WP (C) No. 333/2024

    Coram: Justices Vikram Nath and SC Sharma

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Tamil Nadu-based farmers' leader P Ayyakannu who wanted to contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Disinclined to consider the issue of granting an extension of time to file his nomination, the Court termed the petition as 'Publicity Interest Litigation.'

    'What About Right Of Child In Womb?' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Abort 30-Week Pregnancy

    Case : H Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.| Diary No. 22763-20244

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai, Sandeep Mehta and SVN Bhatti

    The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by a woman seeking termination of her pregnancy which crossed 30 weeks of gestational age.

    The bench was considering a Special Leave Petition filed against the judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on May 3 dismissing the woman's plea. When the High Court passed the order, the pregnancy had crossed 29 weeks.

    Supreme Court Calls For Report On Environmental Impact Of Construction Of 5-Star Hotel Near Udai Sagar Lake, Rajasthan

    Case Title: Jheel Sarankshan Samiti v. Union of India and Ors. (and connected matter)

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    In a public interest litigation assailing construction of a 5-star hotel in Udai Sagar lake of Rajasthan, the Supreme Court on May 14 called for a report from the state government on the status of construction as well as its impact on the environment (including the lake).

    Uttrakhand Forest Fires : Supreme Court Seeks Personal Presence Of State Chief Secretary For Explanations

    Coram: Justices B. R. Gavai, S. V. N. Bhatti and Sandeep Mehta

    Taking into consideration the importance of controlling fires in the forests of Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Chief Secretary of the state to personally remain present on May 17.

    Supreme Court Asks Meghalaya Govt To Issue Clear Instruction About Ban On 'Two-Finger' Test In Rape Cases

    Case Title: SUNSHINE KHARPAN VS. THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA., DIARY NO. - 48388/2023

    Coram: Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal

    Recently, the Supreme Court, while hearing a criminal appeal arising out of the High Court of Meghalaya, expressed its dismay that the “two-finger test” was used in a rape case despite being deprecated by the Top Court. The Court also took into account that the decision in Lillu @ Rajesh and Anr. V. State of Haryana (2013) 14SCC 643, holding that the two-finger test on a rape victim violates her right to privacy, was passed before the present incident had occurred.

    S. 357 Cr.P.C. | Payment Of Compensation To Victim Not A Factor To Reduce Convict's Sentence : Supreme Court

    Case Title: Rajendra Bhagwanji Umraniya Versus State of Gujarat

    Coram: Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court held that an order for the convict to pay compensation to the victim would not result in the reduction of the sentence imposed on the convict.

    Writ Petition By Employees Against Air India Not Maintainable After Its Privatisation: Supreme Court

    Case Title: R.S. Madireddy & Ors vs. Union of India & Ors. SLP (C) No(s). 23441-23444/2022

    Coram: BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    'The Supreme Court affirmed the Bombay High Court's order that the writ petitions filed by employees against Air India Limited (AIL) would no longer be maintainable due to AIL's subsequent privatisation. The petitions raised issues related to non-promotion and stagnation in pay.

    Supreme Court Seeks Suggestions To Modify 2017 Order Mandating PUC Certificate For Vehicle Insurance

    Case Details : MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors., WP(C) No. 13029/1985

    Coram: Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court recently expressed an intention to revisit its 2017 order which made a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for third party vehicle insurance. The Court made a prima facie observation regarding the need to balance the PUC norms and third party insurance.

    Supreme Court Disposes Of Kerala Govt's Petition Filed Before HC Against NGT Order As Withdrawn, Gives Liberty To File Appeal

    Case Title: Yeshwanth Shenoy vs State of Kerala | SLP(C) No. 5563/2023

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court disposed of the writ petition filed before the Kerala High Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal after the same was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier.

    The order was passed after Senior Advocate R Basant, appearing for the State, informed the Court that the state was withdrawing the writ petition from the High Court.

    ED Cannot Arrest Accused After Special Court Has Taken Cognizance Of PMLA Complaint : Supreme Court

    Case Title: Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of Enforcement Jalandhar Zonal Office, Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 121/2024 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan.

    In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and its officers cannot arrest an accused exercising powers under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after the Special Court has taken cognizance of the complaint of money laundering.

    Writ Petition By Employees Against Air India Not Maintainable After Its Privatisation: Supreme Court

    Case Title: R.S. Madireddy & Ors vs. Union of India & Ors. SLP (C) No(s). 23441-23444/2022

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court affirmed the Bombay High Court's order that the writ petitions filed by employees against Air India Limited (AIL) would no longer be maintainable due to AIL's subsequent privatisation. The petitions raised issues related to non-promotion and stagnation in pay.

    Supreme Court Directs Union To Immediately Deport 17 Foreigners Detained In Assam's Transit Camps As No Cases Are Pending Against Them

    Case Details : RAJUBALA DAS VS. UNION OF INDIA W.P.(Crl.) No. 000234 - / 2020

    Coram: Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court directed the Union Government to take immediate steps for deporting 17 declared foreigners detained in transit camps of Assam. The Court gave this direction considering that no pending cases were registered against them.

    Supreme Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice To DDA Vice Chairman Over Tree Felling In Delhi's Ridge

    Case Details: Bindu Kapurea v. Subhasish Panda & Connected Matters Dairy No. 21171-2024

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court issued a criminal contempt notice to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice Chairman in the matter concerning the rampant felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest area in violation of its previous orders in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

    No Land Acquisition Compensation Determined For 42 Years : Supreme Court Expresses Disappointment With HC For Not Questioning State

    Case Title: Dharnidhar Mishra (D) and Another v. State of Bihar and Others., Civil Appeal No 6351 of 2024

    Coram: Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

    The Supreme Court, while deciding a civil appeal, has expressed its disappointment at the Patna High Court's approach, inter alia, for not questioning the State as to why it did not pay compensation to the appellant for forty-two years after acquiring his land.

    Fundamental Right To Health Includes Customer's Right To Be Made Aware Of Quality Of Products : Supreme Court

    Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | W.P.(C) No. 645/2022

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    The Supreme Court has declared that the fundamental right to health encompasses the right of a consumer to be made aware of the quality of products being offered for sale by manufacturers, service providers, advertisers and advertising agencies.

    Right To Property | 7 Sub-Rights Which State Must Protect During Land Acquisition : Supreme Court Explains

    Case Title: KOLKATA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR. V. BIMAL KUMAR SHAH & ORS., CIVIL APPEAL NO. 6466 OF 2024

    Coram: Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar

    In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court, while setting aside acquisition of land acquired by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, highlighted seven sub rights of Article 300A of the Indian Constitution. Article 300A provides that “no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law”.

    S.494 IPC | Friends/Relatives Can't Be Held To Have Common Intention For Offence Of Bigamy By Mere Presence In Second Marriage: Supreme Court

    Case Details : S. NITHEEN & ORS. v. STATE OF KERALA & ANR. SLP (Criminal) No(s). 8529 of 2019

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, held that the charge under the offence of bigamy, punishable under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code, can be framed only against the spouse to the second marriage.

    Supreme Court Upholds ICAI Rule Limiting Number Of Tax Audits By Chartered Accountants Per Yer; Declares It Operative From April 1, 2024

    Case Title : Shaji Paulose versus Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Transfer Case (Civil) No. 20/2021

    Coram: Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih

    The Supreme Court upheld a rule issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAA) barring Chartered Accountants from accepting more than the "specified number of tax audit assignments" (at present, the upper limit is set at 60) in a financial year.

    'In Matters Of Personal Liberty, Every Single Day Counts' : Supreme Court Asks HC To Decide Regular Bail Plea Soon

    Case : Amandeep Singh Dhall v CBI SLP (Crl) 6973/2024

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    Emphasising that in matters concerning personal liberty, every single day of delay counts, the Supreme Court expressed disappointment at the Delhi High Court keeping the bail application of a petitioner pending for nearly 11 months.

    Release Land Allotted For New Bombay HC Building So That Construction Can Start Soon : Supreme Court To Maharashtra Govt

    Case Details : IN RE: HERITAGE BUILDING OF THE BOMBAY HIGH COURT AND ALLOTMENT OF ADDITIONAL LANDS FOR THE HIGH COURT

    Coram: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice BR Gavai and Justice JB Pardiwala

    The Supreme Court asked the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court to expedite the process of finalising the architect and design plan for the new High Court building.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Stay Of Investigation Against Tejasvi Surya For Alleged Hate Speech & MCC Violation

    Case Title: Campaign aainst Hate Speech v. LS Tejasvi Surya, Diary No.21706/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the order passed by Karnataka High Court staying investigation against Bhartiya Janta Party MP Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting objectionable tweets & violating the Model Code of Conduct.

    AAP Withdraws Plea Before Supreme Court Seeking Allotment Of Land In Delhi For Office, Says HC Is Hearing

    Case Details : AAM AADMI PARTY VS. UNION OF INDIA SLP(C) No. 010970 - 010971 / 2024

    Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today withdrew a Special Leave Petition filed before the Supreme Court which seeking the allotment of space in the national capital for its office. The withdrawal was made on the grounds that the Delhi High Court is now hearing the matter. The SLP was filed against the High Court's refusal of an early hearing of the case.

    'Polling Officer Doesn't Know Who Has Voted For Whom': Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Raising Doubts About Secrecy In Voting Process

    Case Title: Agnostos Theos v. Election Commission of India and Ors., W.P.(C) No. 330/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed against the Election Commission, Union of India and others, raising doubts about secrecy in the voting process.

    Supreme Court Asks Manipur Govt To Provide Enhanced Allowance To UPSC Candidates From Disturbed Hill Districts For Travel To Exam Centres

    Case Details : ZOMI STUDENTS FEDERATION VS. UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SLP(C) No. 010831 - / 2024

    Coram: CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court directed that the state of Manipur provide enhanced financial aid to UPSC candidates residing in the disturbed hill districts of Manipur, to enable them to travel to any of the exam centres out of the state. Having regard to the prevalent law and order situation in the conflict-ridden state of Manipur, the Court observed that bus services be provided to those candidates in the disturbed region of Senapati District travelling to their centre in Dimapur.

    Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union, FSSAI On Plea Against Overuse Of Pesticides On Food Crops & Artificial Colouring

    Case Details : AKASH VASHISHTHA Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. W.P.(C) No. 000318 - / 2024

    Coram: CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court issued notice in a plea regarding the use and overuse of pesticides and other chemical insecticides on food crops and food items. The Court has sought responses from the Union and FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) regarding the excessive use of artificial chemicals in edibles.

    Supreme Court Issues Notice On RBI's Plea Against Merger Of Malappuram District Cooperative Bank With Kerala Bank, Orders Status Quo

    Case Details: RESERVE BANK OF INDIA VS. STATE OF KERALA SLP(C) No. 011542 - 011546 / 2024

    Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition filed by the Reserve Bank of India challenging the amalgamation of the Malappuram District Cooperative Bank in Kerala with the Kerala State Cooperative Bank.

    Sale Of Judgment Debtor's Whole Property Impermissible When Sale Of Part Property Can Satisfy Decree: Supreme Court

    Case Title: BHIKCHAND S/O DHONDIRAM MUTHA (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS. VERSUS SHAMABAI DHANRAJ GUGALE (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS.

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court held that during the execution proceedings if the attachment of the judgment debtor's property takes place, then the executing courts shouldn't order the sale of the whole property when the part property could have satisfied the decree.

    Can Muslim Women Claim Equality In Succession? Can Will Be Executed For Entire Property As Per Mohammedan Law? Supreme Court To Decide

    Case : TARSEM VS. DHARMA., DIARY NO. - 21450/2016

    Coram: Justices C.T Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal

    The Supreme Court has decided to determine, inter-alia, whether Muslim women have the right to claim equality in succession in light of Article 14 (Right to equality) and 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth) of the Indian constitution.

    Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To PMLA Accused As Chargesheet Dropped Scheduled Offence

    Case Title: Sunil Kumar Agrawal v Directorate of Enforcement | SLP (CRP) 5890/2024

    Coram: Justices Suya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court granted interim bail to a man who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate after noting that there is no scheduled offence as per the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) against him in the chargesheet filed in the predicate case.

    Hindu Succession Act | Hindu Woman Can Claim Full Ownership Of Property Under S.14(1) Only If She Possesses It : Supreme Court

    Case Title: MUKATLAL VERSUS KAILASH CHAND (D) THROUGH LRS. AND ORS.

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court held that for a female Hindu to claim absolute ownership of an undivided property of a Hindu Undivided Family(HUF), she should have been in possession of the property.

    CrPC Not Retrospectively Applicable To J&K Before 31.10.2019; Prior Proceedings Should Comply With Old Law : Supreme Court

    Case Title: NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY NEW DELHI VERSUS OWAIS AMIN @ CHERRY & ORS.

    Coram: Justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti

    The Supreme Court has held that the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC) will apply to Jammu and Kashmir only with effect from 31.10.2019, the date when the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 came into effect following the abrogation of the special status of J&K under Article 370 of the Constitution.

    Supreme Court Quashes Conviction For Stalking Due To Marriage Between Convict & Complainant

    Case Title: DASARI SRIKANTH v. STATE OF TELANGANA

    The Supreme Court recently quashed the conviction of a man for the offence of stalking (Section 354D) and criminal intimidation (Section 506) of the Indian Penal Code after noting that the convict and the complainant married each other during the pendency of the appeal before the Supreme Court.

    'Drafted In Casual Manner' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Lawyer's PIL Challenging New Criminal Laws

    Case Details: VISHAL TIWARI VS. UNION OF INDIA., Diary No. 454-2024

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition challenging the new criminal laws which have been enacted by the Parliament to replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, Indian Evidence Act 1872 and the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973.

    Bail Can Be Cancelled By Same Court Which Granted It If There Are Serious Allegations Even If Accused Hasn't Misused Bail : Supreme Court

    Case Title: AJWAR Versus WASEEM AND ANOTHER

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    In a recent decision, the Supreme Court observed that the same Court which granted bail to an accused can cancel the bail if there are serious allegations against him although the accused has not misused the bail.

    Electricity Act | SEZ Developer Not Ipso Facto A 'Deemed Distribution Licensee', Must Apply For Recognition And Be Scrutinized : Supreme Court

    Case Title: M/s Sundew Properties Limited v. Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission & Anr, CIVIL APPEAL NO. 8978/2019

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta.

    The Supreme Court recently held that SEZ developers, though conferred the status of "deemed distribution licensee" under the Electricity Act, must apply in terms of applicable Regulations and be scrutinized. The court further distinguished between regular distribution licensees and deemed distribution licensees to set aside a pre-condition imposed on an applicant requiring infusion of additional capital to be recognized as a "deemed distribution licensee".

    To Punish A Person For Casteist Insults Under SC/ ST Act, Comments Have To Be Made Within Public View: Supreme Court

    Case Title: PRITI AGARWALLA AND OTHERS v. THE STATE OF GNCT OF DELHI AND OTHERS., CRIMINAL APPEAL NO (S). 348 OF 2021

    The Supreme Court, while deciding a case arising out of a complaint made for an offence under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Act), observed that an allegation of insult has to satisfy the requirement of having been made within public view.

    PMLA Accused Who Has Spent Half Of Maximum Sentence As Undertial Can Be Given Bail Under S.436A CrPC : Supreme Court

    Case : Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar v. Directorate of Enforcement and another

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court has reiterated that the benefit of Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure is applicable even to an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

    MP Judicial Service | Supreme Court Allows Candidates With Disabilities To Attend Interview If They've Got Minimum Marks Prescribed For SC/ST Categories

    Case Title: IN RE RECRUITMENT OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN JUDICIAL SERVICES SMW(C) No. 2/2024

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sanjay Karol

    The Supreme Court resumed its hearing in a suo motu matter regarding a rule in the State of Madhya Pradesh that excludes visually impaired and no-vision candidates from seeking appointment to judicial services.

    Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions To Review Article 370 Verdict

    Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant and AS Bopanna

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions seeking review of its judgment upholding the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution.

    TN Industrial Establishments Act | Permanent Status Can't Be Denied To Workmen Who Worked Uninterruptedly For 480 Days In 24 Months : Supreme Court

    Case Title: TAMIL NADU MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION LIMITED Versus TAMIL NADU MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION EMPLOYEES WELFARE UNION & ANR.

    Coram: Justices Sanjay Karol and PB Varale

    In a recent decision relating to the grant of permanent status to the workmen employed in the industrial establishments in the State of Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court held that the TN Medical Services Corporation could not deny the permanent status to the workmen if they have worked consecutively for more than 480 days in a period of twenty-four calendar months in the commercial establishment engaged in other activities apart from the construction activities being undertaken for making some monetary gain.

    Review Petition Filed Against Supreme Court's Decision Upholding Lucknow-Akbarnagar Demolition Drive

    Case Title: Raju Sahu & Ors v. State of Uttar Pradesh

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    In the latest development, a review petition has been filed against the Supreme Court's ruling which upheld the demolition drive of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) against alleged unauthorized constructions in the Akbarnagar area of Lucknow city.

    BREAKING | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hemant Soren's Petition Challenging ED Arrest

    Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., SLP(Crl) No. 6611/2024

    Coram: Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma

    The Supreme Court dismissed as withdrawn former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam in Jharkhand.

    'National Security Of Paramount Importance' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Granted To PFI Members In UAPA Case

    Case Details : UNION OF INDIA VS. BARAKATHULLAH SLP(Crl) No. 014036 - 014040 / 2023

    Coram: Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    The Supreme Court set aside the Madras High Court order granting bail to 8 men allegedly belonging to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Court cancelled the bail of the persons stating that the allegations of collecting funds to commit terrorist acts against them appeared to be 'prima facie true'.

    As Civil Suit To Enforce Claim In Benami Property Is Barred, Criminal Proceeding By 'Real' Owner Also Impermissible: Supreme Court

    Case Title: C. SUBBIAH @ KADAMBUR JAYARAJ AND OTHERS VERSUS THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND OTHERS

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    In a recent decision related to the Benami Act, the Supreme Court held that the person claiming to be the owner of the Benami property cannot institute a suit/proceedings against the person in whose name the properties are held.

    CSI Dispute : Supreme Court Restrains HC-Appointed Administrators From Taking Decisions For Elections Or Administration Of Church Of South India

    Case Details : DR. VIMAL SUKUMAR VS. D LAWRENCE Diary no. 16987/2024 and Other Connected Matters

    Coram: Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    The Supreme Court restrained the interim committee of Retired High Court Judges appointed to oversee the elections to the synod of the Church of South India (CSI) from taking any steps towards holding elections to the synod or dealing with the administration of the CSI as an interim measure.

    Case Of Accused Under S.313 CrPC Not Suggested To Victim In Cross-Examination; Supreme Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction In Rape Case

    Case Title: VIJAY KUMAR VS. THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, Crl.A. No. 002568 / 2024

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    In a recent case concerning an offence of rape, the Supreme Court observed that the conviction can't be set aside if the accused statements recorded under Section 313 of CrPC (stating that there was a prosecutrix consent to perform sexual intercourse) are not put to use in evidence by the accused in the form of suggestion while cross-examining the prosecutrix.

    'Hands-Off Approach Amidst Elections': Supreme Court Refuses To Direct ECI To Disclose Form 17C Records Of Votes Polled, Adjourns Plea

    Case Details: Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India | WP(C) 1382 of 2019

    Coram: Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma

    Expressing reluctance to interfere in the middle of the election process, the Supreme Court adjourned an application seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to publish the booth-wise absolute numbers of voter turnout and upload the Form 17C records of votes polled on its website.

    Supreme Court Stays Uttarakhand High Court's Order For Its Relocation Out Of Nainital

    Case Title: HIGH COURT BAR ASSOCIATION VS. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND., case Title: DIARY NO. - 22967/2024

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sanjay Karol

    The Supreme Court stayed the Uttarakhand High Court's order asking the State government to find a suitable place to shift its premises out of Nainital. The High Court, in its order, highlighted that shifting is necessary in the larger public interest. Challenging this order, the High Court Bar Association of Uttarakhand moved the Supreme Court.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Inaction By Manipur Govt In Protecting Properties Of Displaced Persons

    Case Details : N. KIPGEN AND ORS. Versus VINEET JOSHI AND ORS. Diary no 19206/2023 & Connect Matter

    Coram: Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a contempt petition alleging inaction on part of state of Manipur to protect the properties of displaced persons amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in the state. Considering that the alleged encroachers to the property were not made party in the present contempt proceedings, the Court dismissed the petition and asked the petitioners to first seek appropriate legal remedies against the alleged encroachments.

    Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking OBC Reservation For Settibalija Community In Telangana

    Case: TELANGANA SETTIBALIJA SANKSHEMA SANGHAM VERSUS THE STATE OF TELANGANA & ORS. R |Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 315/2024

    The Supreme Court issued notice in a writ petition filed by the Telangana Settibalija Sankshema Sangham (TSSS) against the State of Telangana challenging the denial of reservation and other OBC rights to the marginalized toddy-tapper Settibalija community ever since the reorganization of Andhra Pradesh in 2014.

    Principles Relating To Dying Declaration : Supreme Court Explains

    Case Title: RAJENDRA S/O RAMDAS KOLHE VERSUS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court held that corroboration of the dying declaring statement isn't required when it inspires the confidence of the court to convict the accused.

    Specific Performance Of Contract Can Be Refused If Suit Wasn't Filed Immediately After Breach Though Within Limitation Period : Supreme Court

    Case Title: RAJESH KUMAR VERSUS ANAND KUMAR & ORS., CIVIL APPEAL NO. 7840 OF 2023

    Coram: Justices Pankaj Mithal and PK Mishra

    Even though the limitation period for filing a suit for specific performance of a contract is three years, the Supreme Court held that every suit for specific performance of the contract filed within the period of limitation cannot be decreed.

    Exclusion Clauses In Insurance Contracts To Be Construed Strictly & Against Insurer : Supreme Court

    Case Title: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. Versus M/s Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 1496 of 2023

    Coram: Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar

    In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court reiterated that the burden of proving applicability of exclusionary clauses in insurance contracts is on the insurer and such clauses must be interpreted strictly against the insurer, as they may completely exempt the insurer of its liability.

    Supreme Court Rejects Argument That Political Party's Promises In Manifesto For Financial Aid Will Amount To 'Corrupt Practice' By Candidate

    Case Title : SHASHANKA J. SREEDHARA vs. B.Z. ZAMEER AHMED KHAN

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and K.V. Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal arising out of the dismissal of an election petition, refused to accept the argument that the commitments by a political party in its manifesto, which eventually leads to direct or indirect financial help to the public at large, will also amount to corrupt practice by a candidate of that party. The Court termed this argument as being "too far-fetched."

    Time-Barred Suit Must Be Dismissed Even If Plea Of Limitation Isn't Raised As Defence : Supreme Court

    Case Title: S. SHIVRAJ REDDY(DIED) THR HIS LRS. AND ANOTHER VERSUS S. RAGHURAJ REDDY AND OTHERS

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court held that even if the plea of limitation is not set up as a defence, the Court has to dismiss the suit if it is barred by limitation.

    Magistrate Doesn't Take Cognizance Of Offence While Directing Police Investigation As Per S.156(3) CrPC : Supreme Court

    Case Title: M/S SAS INFRATECH PVT. LTD. VERSUS THE STATE OF TELANGANA & ANR.

    Coram: Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    Recently, the Supreme Court reiterated that a Judicial Magistrate cannot be said to have taken cogniznance of an offence by directing an investigation by the police under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

    Tenant Continuing In Possession After Expiry Of Tenancy Liable To Compensate Landlord By Paying 'Mesne Profits' : Supreme Court

    Case Title: BIJAY KUMAR MANISH KUMAR HUF VERSUS ASHWIN BHANULAL DESAI

    Coram: Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol

    The Supreme Court held that if the tenant continues to remain in the rented premises even after the tenancy rights are extinguished, then the landlord would be entitled to receive compensation in the form of 'mesne profit' from the tenant.

    BREAKING | Supreme Court Registry Refuses To List Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Plea For Extension Of Interim Bail

    Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court Registry refused to list the plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking a 7-day extension of his interim bail in the Liquor Policy Case.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Grant Ex-Parte Interim Bail To AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh To Campaign For Lok Sabha Polls

    Case Title: JASWANT SINGH Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANR., SLP(Crl) No. 7755/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar

    The Supreme Court refused to grant ex-parte interim bail to AAP Punjab MLA Jaswant Singh to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

    Will Supply Witness Statements As Charges Have Now Been Framed: CBI To Supreme Court On Kalyani Singh's Plea In Sippy Sidhu Murder Case

    Case Title: Kalyani Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation, SLP(Crl) No. 7260/2024

    Coram: Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan

    On a favorable statement being made by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Supreme Court today disposed of a plea filed by Kalyani Singh, the prime accused in national-level shooter and lawyer Sippy Sidhu's murder case, for supply of witness statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC by Chandigarh Police.

    Can A Person, Awarded Monetary Compensation But Has Not Received It, File Appeal As Indigent? Supreme Court Answers

    Case Title: ALIFIYA HUSENBHAI KESHARIYA v. SIDDIQ ISMAIL SINDHI & ORS.

    Coram: Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol

    The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment (on May 27), answered the question of whether a person, who has been awarded monetary compensation but has not received it, would not be able to file an appeal seeking enhanced compensation as an indigent. An indigent person is someone who does not have the financial means to pay the Court fee and proceed with the suit filed.

    Approach High Court' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Re-Polling In Bihar's Munger Over Alleged Rigging

    Case Details : KUMARI ANITA VS. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA W.P.(C) No. 000351 / 2024

    Coram: Justices Satish Chandra Sharma and Prasanna B Varale

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a writ petition alleging booth capturing and rigging of elections in the Constituency of Munger, Bihar by members of the JDU and seeking directions for re-polling and re-counting of the votes in certain booths. The Court dismissed the petition while granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the High Court.

    Lok Sabha Elections : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Rejection Of Independent Candidate's Nomination

    Case Title: ABHISHEK DANGI VS. THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA., DIARY NO. - 25031/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain the petition filed by Abhishek Dangi challenging his rejection of nomination from Jehanabad(Bihar) Constituency as an independent candidate in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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    Lawyer Moves Supreme Court Seeking Examination Of Covishield Vaccine Side Effects, Compensation For Those Who Suffered Adverse Effects

    After reports of pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca admitting that its Covishield vaccine can cause rare side-effects, a lawyer has moved the Supreme Court seeking constitution of a Medical Expert Panel to examine side-effects and risk factors of the said vaccine as well as compensation of those who were severely disable or died due to the vaccination drive.

    Should Penal Provisions Of Customs Act, GST Act Etc. Be Compatible With CrPC? Supreme Court Starts Hearing

    Case Title: Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors., W.P.(Crl.) No. 336/2018 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi.

    The Supreme Court started hearing a batch of 281 petitions challenging penal provisions of various laws such as the Customs Act, Excise Act and GST Act as non-compatible with the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Constitution.

    Victim Shaming Approach Of Courts Will Deter Women From Reporting Sexual Offences : Amicus Curiae Tells Supreme Court

    Case Details : IN RE: RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF ADOLESCENTS SMW(C) No. 000003 - / 2023

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan.

    The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 2) heard the suo motu case taken by it over a judgment of the Calcutta High Court in which certain remarks were made regarding the sexual conduct of adolescents, particularly teenage girls.

    CBI Independent From Union Govt, West Bengal's Suit Against Centre Not Maintainable : SG Tells Supreme Court

    Case Details: State of West Bengal v. Union of India | Original Suit No. 4 of 2021

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court heard the Union's preliminary objection to the maintainability of the original suit filed by the State of West Bengal in 2021 alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued to register and investigate cases despite its revocation of the general consent.

    Supreme Court Seeks Data Of GST Arrests, Says Citizens' Harassment Won't Be Allowed Due To Any Ambiguity In Arrest Provisions

    Case Title: Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors., W.P.(Crl.) No. 336/2018 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi

    While hearing a batch of petitions challenging penal provisions of GST Act, Customs Act, etc. as non-compatible with the CrPC and the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Thursday (May 2) expressed concerns about the ambiguity in Section 69 of the GST Act (dealing with power with arrest) and conveyed that it would interpret the law to "strengthen" liberty, if need be, but not allow citizens to be harassed.

    Will A Company Become State Instrumentality Under Article 12 If Its Shares Are Held By PSUs? Supreme Court To Consider

    Case : Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organisation (KITCO v. Welfare Association of KITCO Employees | Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 9327/2024

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the question whether a company in which the shares are held by various Public Sector Undertakings, would be an instrumentality of the State, under Article 12 of the Constitution.

    We May Consider Question Of Interim Bail For Arvind Kejriwal Because Of Elections : Supreme Court Tells ED

    Case Title: Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement, SLP(Crl) 5154/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    While hearing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi Liquor Policy case, the Supreme Court expressed that it might consider the question of interim bail for the purposes of Lok Sabha Elections if the hearing gets delayed.

    Supreme Court To Hear Senthil Balaji's Bail Plea In PMLA Case On May 15

    Case Title: V. Senthil Balaji v. The Deputy Director, SLP(Crl) No. 3986/2024

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court today posted to May 15 plea filed by MLA and former Minister V Senthil Balaji against a Madras High Court order denying him bail in a cash-for-jobs money laundering case.

    The bench passed the order, taking into account Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's submission that the case would take some time.

    BREAKING | Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Moves Supreme Court Against HC's Order Dismissing His Challenge To ED Arrest

    Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approached the Supreme Court against the High Court's dismissal of the challenge to his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the land scam case. The former CM had urged for an early listing of the matter considering that the election phase begins on May 13.

    Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From Registry Against Listing Of Case Without Following Proper Procedure

    Case Title: RAHUL VINODKUMAR BORAD @ JAIN VS. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA, SLP(Crl) No. 004551 / 2024

    Coram: Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol

    The Supreme Court sought an explanation from its Registrar (Judicial) against the listing of the case without following the proper procedure.

    The Special Leave Petition (Criminal) was filed and it was listed before the court without an exemption from the surrender application. This being not the practice of the court, the Bench asked the registry how the matter came to be listed without following the proper procedure.

    Don't Harass TN District Collectors Unnecessarily : Supreme Court To ED

    Case Details : Directorate of Enforcement v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. | Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 1959-1963 of 2024

    Coram: Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    While hearing Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea against certain District Collectors of Tamil Nadu over their non-appearance in relation to a sand mining money laundering case, the Supreme Court told the agency that it must not "harass" the Collectors unnecessarily.

    Patanjali MD Urges Supreme Court To Act Against Indian Medical Association President, Alleges His Remarks Are Contemptuous

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah.

    Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | W.P.(C) No. 645/2022

    In a recent development, Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna has moved the Supreme Court with an application seeking action against certain "contemptuous" remarks made by the President of Indian Medical Association in an interview given to the media.

    Supreme Court Posts Karnataka's Plea For Drought Relief Fund From Centre To July

    Case Title: State of Karnataka v. Union of India and Ors., W.P.(C) No. 210/2024

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court posted to July the hearing of the plea filed by Karnataka government against the Union of India for drought relief funds.

    Patanjali Case: Centre Defends Letter Asking States To Not Act Against Ayurvedic Drugs Ads, Cites Technical Advisory Board's Recommendation

    Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | W.P.(C) No. 645/2022

    The Central government has defended before the Supreme Court its letter asking State/UT licensing authorities to not take action against ads pertaining to Ayurvedic and Ayush products under Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 ("1945 Rules"). The development comes in the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurveda over the publication of misleading advertisements.

    Don't Want Arvind Kejriwal To Perform Official Duties Of Chief Minister If Released On Interim Bail, May Have Cascading Effect: Supreme Court

    Case Title: Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement, SLP(Crl) 5154/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    Arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told the Supreme Court today that he is willing to furnish an undertaking to not "sign any official files" if released on interim bail in the excise policy case.

    Have Evidence That Arvind Kejriwal's 7-Star Hotel Stay In Goa Was Partly Funded By An Accused : ED Tells Supreme Court

    Case Title: Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement, SLP(Crl) 5154/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta,

    During the hearing of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED arrest, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju told the Supreme Court that the agency has "evidence" against the AAP chief. The ASG further asserted that the ED was in no way concerned with the politics surrounding his arrest.

    Elected Members Of Municipality Can't Be Removed At Whims And Fancies Of Civil Servants Or Their Political Masters : Supreme Court

    Case Details : MAKARAND ALIAS NANDU v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. CIVIL APPEAL NO. 14925/2017 & NITIN v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. CIVIL APPEAL NO.19834/2017

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and PS Narasimha

    The Supreme Court, in a recent challenge against the disqualification of elected members of certain local municipalities in Maharashtra, held that elected representatives at the grass-roots level of democracy could not be thrown out of office at the 'whims and fancies' of civil servants or their 'political masters'.

    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Maintainability Of West Bengal's Suit Against Centre Challenging CBI Probe

    Case Details: State of West Bengal v. Union of India | Original Suit No. 4 of 2021

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the maintainability of the original suit filed by the State of West Bengal, alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued to register and investigate cases despite its revocation of the general consent.

    Safeguards Against Arrest Necessary, No Provision For Pre-Payment Before Adjudication: Supreme Court On Challenge To GST Penal Provisions

    Case Title: Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors., W.P.(Crl.) No. 336/2018 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi

    While hearing the batch of petitions challenging penal provisions of CGST Act, etc. as non-compatible with CrPC and the Constitution, the Supreme Court yesterday expressed that safeguards against arrest are necessary. It also noted that there is no provision under the CGST Act for pre-payment prior to adjudication.

    Arvind Kejriwal Can't Be Granted Interim Bail For Campaigning, ED Tells Supreme Court

    A day before the Supreme Court hearing in the Arvind Kejriwal case, the Enforcement Directorate filed a fresh affidavit opposing the grant of interim bail to the Delhi Chief Minister in the Delhi liquor policy case.

    Plea In Supreme Court Seeks ECI Action Against Alleged Hate Speeches Of PM Modi, Anurag Thakur & BJP

    Case Details : Dr. Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma & Anr v. Election Commission of India & Anr

    A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to initiate appropriate action against hate speeches being delivered by political campaigners, especially those on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 General Elections.

    Supreme Court Suggests Open Air Prisons As Solution To Overcrowding Of Prisons, Cites Rajasthan Model

    Case Title : SUHAS CHAKMA v. UNION OF INDIA |DIARY NO. - 19935/2020

    Coram: Justices B. R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that one of the solutions for overcrowding in prisons can be establishing open-air prisons/camps, and that it will also address the issue of rehabilitation of prisoners.

    Supreme Court Seeks Counsellor's Aid To Ascertain If POCSO Offence Victim Took Informed Decision By Choosing To Reside With Accused

    Case Details : IN RE: RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF ADOLESCENTS SMW(C) No. 000003 - / 2023

    Coram: Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    In a case where a victim of a POCSO offence chose to reside with the accused, the Supreme Court on Thursday (May 9) said that there was a need for counselling by a professional psychologist to understand if the woman took an "informed decision."

    Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Alleging Data Privacy Violation By Foreign Credit Information Companies

    Case Details : SURYA PRAKASH VS. UNION OF INDIA DIARY NO. - 23982/2023

    The Supreme Court issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation which seeks directions to the Ministry of Finance, RBI, Ministry for Electronics & Information Technology and Ministry of Home Affairs to take appropriate steps against four foreign credit information companies for alleged financial data privacy violation of citizens.

    'ECI's Delay In Publishing Voter Turnout Data Raises Apprehensions' : ADR Moves Supreme Court For Immediate Publication Of Vote Numbers

    Case : Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of Inda | WP(c) 1382 OF 2019

    The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking to direct the Election Commission of India to publish the absolute numbers of votes polled immediately.

    Can Homebuyer's Claim For Apartment Be Rejected For Not Filing Claim During Insolvency Process Against Builder? Supreme Court To Decide

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    Case Title: AYUSH AGARWAL v. JAYPEE INFRATECH LTD. & ORS., Civil Appeal No. 5185/2024

    The Supreme Court is set to determine whether the non-filing of a claim during the insolvency resolution process of a builder can result in the rejection of a homebuyer's claim for allotment of apartment.

    Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt For Approaching HC Challenging NGT Order Which Was Upheld By SC

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court expressed displeasure at the State of Kerala for filing a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal after the same was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier.

    'Sanatana Dharma' Row | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Udhayanidhi Stalin's Plea For Clubbing Of Criminal Cases

    Case Title: Udhayanidhi Stalin v. The State of Maharashtra and Ors., W.P.(Crl.) No. 104/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court today issued notice on Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's plea for clubbing of FIRs/criminal complaints registered against him across multiple states over his controversial 'Sanatana Dharma' remarks.

    TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya Withdraws Petition Filed In Supreme Court Seeking Bail, Liberty Given To Approach HC Afresh

    Case Details : MANIK BHATTACHARYA Versus DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT SLP(Crl) No. 016087 - / 2023

    Coram: Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal

    The Supreme Court granted liberty to TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya to withdraw his petition challenging the Calcutta High Court's rejection of bail in the money laundering related to cash for jobs scam. The Court has allowed Bhattacharya to file a fresh plea with any additional documents before the High Court and asked the High Court to consider the matter afresh and expeditiously.

    6 Rebel Congress MLAs Withdraw From Supreme Court Petition Filed Against Disqualification From HP Assembly

    Case Details: Chaitanya Sharma & Ors. v. Speaker, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly & Ors. | Writ Petition (Civil) No. 156 of 2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    A plea by six rebel MLAs of the Congress party challenging their disqualification from the Himachal Pradesh state assembly was withdrawn yesterday from the Supreme Court.

    Should A Person Be Deemed To Be Arrested From The Time His Liberty Is Curtailed When Formal Arrest Is Recorded Later? Supreme Court To Consider

    Case Details: RAM KOTUMAL ISSRANI v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANR. Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s).6181/2024

    Coram: Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra

    Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice in a plea challenging the legality of arrest of a person by the Enforcement Directorate who was summoned for interrogation late night and arrested the next morning while in confinement of the authorities. The main question that arose was whether the moment a person's liberty is confined by the authroities , it could be deemed as an official arrest, irrespective of the timing recorded in the arrest memo.

    'My Son Studied In That College': Supreme Court Judge Recuses From AAP Leader Satyendra Jain's Case Against VIPS' Chairman

    Case Title: SATYENDRA JAIN Versus S.C. VATS AND ORS., Diary No. 52890-2023

    Justice Sanjiv Khanna of the Supreme Court recused today from a case filed by former Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain against Dr SC Vats, Chairman of the governing council of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies.

    He Will No Doubt Come Out Of Jail, Only Concern Is When: Sibal Presses Supreme Court For Hemant Soren's Release During Lok Sabha Elections

    Case Title: HEMANT SOREN Versus DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANR., SLP(Crl) No. 6611/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    While arguing former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the ED in an alleged land scam case, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today that Soren was not concerned about not being able to come out of jail. There was no doubt that he would come out, but the question was about the timing, said the senior counsel.

    Plea Filed In Supreme Court For Review Of Judgment Refusing 100% Cross-Verification Of EVM-VVPAT Data

    In the latest development, a plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking review of the judgment in the EVM-VVPAT case, vide which prayer for 100% cross-verification of EVM data with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) records was denied.

    Early Hearing Sought For Plea In Supreme Court Seeking SIT Probe Into Electoral Bonds Bribery Issue

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna & Dipankar Datta

    Advocate Prashant Bhushan requested the Supreme Court for an early listing of a plea seeking a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged instances of quid pro quo in the Electoral Bonds Scheme.

    Sandeshkhali Sting Video : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks SIT Probe To Ascertain Genuineness Of Video

    An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation to ascertain the genuineness of the video of a sting operation which showed a person claiming that the false allegations of rape were raised by women in Sandeshkhali at the instance of BJP MLA Suvendhu Adhikari to cast Trinamool Congress leaders in bad light.

    Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking ECI Action Against PM Modi, Anurag Thakur For Alleged Hate Speeches During Lok Sabha Elections

    Case Details : Dr. Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma & Anr v. Election Commission of India & Anr |Diary No. 22067-2024

    Coram: Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma

    The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition seeking direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) against hate speeches allegedly given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Anurag Thakur during the campaigns for Lok Sabha elections.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Disqualify PM Modi From Elections For Alleged Communal Speeches In Campaigns

    Case Title: Fatima v. The Chief Election Commissioner and Anr., Diary No(s). 21732/2024

    Coram: Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for allegedly making hate speeches and invoking religion during campaigns.

    Ignore Ill-Informed Criticism On Court Vacations, Says Solicitor General After Supreme Court Judges Refer To Sanjeev Sanyal's Comments

    Coram: Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court to ignore ill-informed criticism about the vacations of judges. SG underscored the hectic work schedule of judges by pointing out that "vacations" are not "real vacations" as judges spend the time for writing judgments. All are aware that judges are not working only from 10.30 AM to 4 PM, the law officer of the Union said.

    Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Registry Not Placing Case Orders In Case File

    Case Title: THE STATE OF KARNATAKA VS. SARVABHOUM BAGALI, DIARY NO. - 48593/2023

    Coram: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The bench stated that despite several orders being passed bringing the default to the notice of the Registry, no corrective steps are being taken by the Registry to cure the default of non-placing of the case orders in the case file.

    Supreme Court Adjourns Bail Plea Of Bhima Koregaon Case Accused Jyoti Jagtap To July

    Case Details: Jyoti Jagtap v. National Investigation Agency & Anr. | Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 5997 of 2023

    The Supreme Court has adjourned the bail plea of activist and Bhima Koregaon case accused Jyoti Jagtap to July. It may be noted that the plea for interim bail was listed before the three-judge Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh, and Bela M Trivedi yesterday. However, it was re-listed for today.

    Supreme Court Adjourns Bail Plea Of Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji Till July 10

    Case Title: V. Senthil Balaji v. The Deputy Director, SLP(Crl) No. 3986/2024

    Coram: Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court has relisted to July 10 the bail plea of former Minister Senthil Balaji after adjournment was sought on behalf of the Solicitor General (SG) Mr Tushar Mehta as he was engaged in the matter of CM Kejriwal

    Supreme Court Refuses To Consider ED's Objection To Arvind Kejriwal's Statement That He Won't Be Back In Jail If Votes Are Given For AAP

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court refused to act against the statements made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that if votes were given to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), he would not have to go back to jail.

    'If ED Arrest Ignores Materials Favouring Accused, Won't It Be Ground For Bail?' : Supreme Court While Hearing Arvind Kejriwal's Plea

    The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 16) extensively heard the petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

    Parts Of UP Anti-Conversion Law Seem To Be Violating Article 25 Of Constitution: Supreme Court

    Case Title : RAJENDRA BIHARI LAL AND ANR. v. STATE OF U.P. AND ORS.| W.P.(Crl.) No. 123/2023 and connected cases.

    Coram: Justices J. B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court orally commented that the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law [UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021] in some parts may seem to be violative of the fundamental right to religion guaranteed under Article 25 of the Constitution

    Should Timelines Fixed For Selection Process By PSC Be Relaxed For Women Due To Pregnancy/Maternity? Supreme Court To Consider

    Case Details: KERALA PSC VERSUS ATHIRA P. AND OTHERS SLP (C) DIARY NO. 16047 OF 2024

    Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah

    The Supreme Court agreed to consider the issue of whether timelines fixed in the Notification for selections to public appointments issued by the Public Service Commission (KPSC) can be altered and postponed on account of the maternity period endured by women aspirants.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Consider Hemant Soren's Plea For Interim Bail, Lists It On May 21 Before Vacation Bench

    Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., SLP(Crl) No. 6611/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court refused to consider former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's plea for interim bail in a money laundering case for the purposes of election campaigning.

    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Petition Challenging ED Arrest

    Case Title: Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement, Crl.A. No. 2493/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    The Supreme Court reserved judgment on the petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

    Why Can't Form 17C Data Be Disclosed? Supreme Court Seeks ECI Response On Plea To Publish Voter Turnout Numbers Soon

    Case Details : Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India | WP(C) 1382 OF 2019

    Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court gave one week time to the Election Commission of India(ECI) to file its response to an application seeking directions to the ECI to upload on its website the scanned copies of Form 17-C (which records the number of votes polled in a booth) soon after the elections.

    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Petitions Challenging Provisions Of CGST/SGST & Customs Act

    Case Title: Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors., W.P.(Crl.) No. 336/2018 (and connected matters)

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi

    The Supreme Court on May 16 reserved judgment in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity and interpretation of the provisions of CGST/SGST Act & Customs Act.

    While various lawyers led arguments on behalf of the petitioners, including Senior Advocates Vikram Chaudhri and Siddharth Luthra, the respondent-authorities were represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and ASG SV Raju.

    Supreme Court Grants Last Opportunity To Election Commission To Submit Schedule For Conducting Bye-Poll At West Bengal Assembly Constituency

    Case Title: SUVENDU DEY VS. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA., DIARY NO. - 19472/2023

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court granted a last opportunity to the Election Commission of India to submit the schedule for conducting the bye-election at Manicktala Constituency in Kolkata, West Bengal after the assembly seat fell vacant due to the dismissal of the election petition filed by the returning candidate challenging the election of TMC MLA Sadhan Pandey.

    Saw Images Of Forest Guards Dousing Fires With Banana Leaves : Supreme Court To Uttarakhand Govt, Seeks Permanent Solution To Forest Fires

    Case Title: THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND & ANR v. IN THE MATTER OF THE PROTECTION OF FOREST, ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY, WILDLIFE ETC. FROM THE FOREST FIRE ETC., CIVIL APPEAL NO(S). 1249/2019

    Coram: Justices B.R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta

    The Supreme Court, while hearing the matter regarding forest fires ranging across the State of Uttarakhand, was informed by the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the State has taken the matter seriously. Further, the Court was also told that the Union officer alongwith the State's chief secretary and the Amicus Curiae would sit together to chalk out the modalities.

    Resolve Row Over University VC Appointments Or Else We Will Appoint : Supreme Court Warns West Bengal Govt, Governor

    Case Title: State of West Bengal v. Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh & Ors. | Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 17403 of 2023

    Coram: Justices Surya Kant and KV Vishwanathan

    The Supreme Court, while hearing an ongoing dispute between the West Bengal government and Governor CV Anand Bose(Chancellor of Universities) regarding the appointment of interim vice-chancellors (VC), warned both the parties that it will appoint the VCs if the parties fail to do it amicably.

    Supreme Court To Consider Plea On Acid Attack Survivors' Challenges To Complete 'Live Photograph' Requirement Of e-KYC Process

    Case Details : PRAGYA PRASUN VS. UNION OF INDIA W.P.(C) No. 000289 - / 2024

    Coram: CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court agreed to consider the issue of the lack of guidelines for an inclusive digital KYC process for acid attack survivors and persons with permanent eye damage.

    The petitioners seek directions to the Central authorities for framing appropriate guidelines providing for alternative methods to conduct the Digital KYC/e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) process for acid attack survivors suffering from permanent eye-disfigurement or eye burns, with the view to make the Digital KYC/e-KYC process more accessible and inclusive towards all disabled persons, particularly acid attack survivors.

    'We Want Younger Bar To Grow' : Supreme Court Judge Requests Seniors To Give Vacation Time For Younger Advocates To Argue

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sanjay Karol

    Today, the Supreme Court, while hearing a civil appeal, orally stressed that the young members of the bar should be given the opportunity to argue during vacation time.

    Lok Sabha Candidate Moves Supreme Court Saying Returning Officer Denied Him Form 17 Records Of Votes Polled

    Advocate Mehmood Pracha, who contested in the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from Rampur(UP) constituency, has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court saying that the Returning Officer has not furnished to him the copies of the Form 17C record of votes polled in the constituency.

    If Hemant Soren Is Granted Interim Bail For Campaigning, Then All Jailed Politicians Will Seek Similar Treatment: ED Tells Supreme Court

    Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., SLP(Crl) No. 6611/2024

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    In the latest development, the Enforcement Directorate has filed a reply before the Supreme Court, opposing the interim bail plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is in judicial custody since his arrest by the agency in a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam.

    NDPS Act | Confiscation Of Vehicle Can't Be Ordered Without Hearing Its Registered Owner : Supreme Court

    Case Title : Pukhraj v. State of Rajasthan

    Coram: Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra

    The Supreme Court has held that an order passed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS Act) for the confiscation of a vehicle will be illegal if it was passed without hearing the owner of the vehicle.

    Can Legality Of Arrest Be Examined After Trial Court Has Taken Cognizance & Rejected Bail? Supreme Court Asks Hemant Soren

    Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., SLP(Crl) No. 6611/2024

    Coram: Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma

    While hearing former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Supreme Court asked if the validity of arrest can be examined after the trial court has taken cognizance of the ED complaint and rejected the regular bail application of Soren.

    Litigants Should Be Allowed To Appear Virtually If Court Thinks Their Presence Is Required : Supreme Court

    Case Title: BASUDHA CHAKRABORTY & ANR. VERSUS NEETA CHAKRABORTY

    Coram: Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma

    Observing that the personal presence of the litigant suffering from ailments can be sought through a virtual medium when there's a facility in the High Court to appear through a virtual mode, the Supreme Court provided a relief to the litigant by staying an operation of the Calcutta High Court's order which had directed the personal appearance of the litigant.

    Supreme Court Posts Pleas Regarding Validity OF Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Of Members Next Week For Disposal

    Case Details: GANESHKUMAR RAJESHWARRAO SELUKAR & ORS. v. MAHENDRA BHASKAR LIMAYE & ORS., Diary No(s). 45299/2023

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sanjay Karol

    The Supreme Court ordered that it will hear a batch of an appeals against the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Bombay High Court(Nagpur Bench) which struck down Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, next week. Rule 6 talks about Qualification for Appointment, method of recruitment, procedure for appointment, term of office, resignation, and removal of the President and members of the State Commission and District Commission.

    Eighteen States, Including Two Union Territories, Do Not Have Debts Recovery Tribunal: Union Tells Supreme Court

    Case Title: JAMMU AND KASHMIR BANK LIMITED v. M/S HOTEL ALPINE RIDGE & ORS., Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 6897/2024

    Coram: Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

    The Supreme Court, while hearing a SLP pertaining to the absence of Debt Recovery Tribunals within the Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, was informed that these tribunals have not been established in a large number of States.

    Before Castigating Judiciary, Ensure Govt Appeals Come In Time : Supreme Court Judge Reacts To Sanjeev Sanyal's Comments On Vacation

    In a veiled reference to economist and member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Sanjeev Sanyal's criticism of the Supreme Court's working hours, Justice Dipankar Datta today said that those who castigate the judiciary should work towards putting a stop to the delays caused by authorities in pursuing remedies before the court.

    Just Because You're Rich & Went To Private Medical Collge, Can You Seek Exemption From Rural Service? Supreme Court Asks MBBS Students

    Case Title: ASHISH REDU VS. GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA., W.P.(C) No. 332/2024

    Coram: Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sanjay Karol.

    The Supreme Court issued notice in a writ petition filed challenging a notification issued by the Karnataka Government that required the medical students to fulfill one year of compulsory public rural service in order to be eligible for permanent registration with the Karnataka Medical Council.

    Uploading Form 17C Records Of Votes Polled On Website Can Lead To Mischief; General Public Has No Legal Right To Access It: ECI Tells Supreme Court

    Case: Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India | WP(C) 1382 of 2019

    In the latest development, the Election Commission of India has opposed the plea for public disclosure of the copies of Form 17C (the statutory record of votes polled in a polling station).

    BJP Moves Supreme Court Against Calcutta HC Order Restraining Publication Of Derogatory Ads Against Trinamool Congress

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has approached the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's order restraining it from printing certain derogatory advertisements against the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which are derogatory and violated the Model Code of Conduct during the Lok Sabha Elections, 2024.

    Arvind Kejriwal Moves Supreme Court Seeking Extension Of Interim Bail In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

    Coram: Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta

    In the latest development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court seeking extension of interim bail granted to him in the Delhi Liquor Policy case on May 10.

    The Aam Aadmi Party chief, who was released from judicial custody as an interim measure for the purposes of campaigning during Lok Sabha elections, said that he has to undergo diagnostic tests/investigations, including PET-CT Scan. He seeks an extension of the relief for a period of 7 days.

    BREAKING| Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With HC Order Stopping BJP's 'Derogatory' Ads Against TMC; Says Ads Are Prima Facie Disparaging

    Case Title: BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY v. ALL INDIA TRINAMOOL CONGRESS AND ORS., Diary No. 24545-2024

    Coram: Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Calcutta High Court orders restraining it from publishing certain advertisements in respect of All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC/TMC) during the Lok Sabha Elections, which were allegedly derogatory and violated the Model Code of Conduct.

    'Making Lawyers Wear Black Coats In Summer Unsafe' : Plea In Supreme Court To Relax Advocates' Dress Code During Summer

    Case Details: Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. BCI Diary No. 24405/2024

    A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to amend the rules and the Advocate Act 1961 to exempt the lawyers from wearing the traditional black coats and gowns in the scorching heat of the summer months.

    8 NEET-Qualified Students Move Supreme Court Against Non-Regularization Of Provisional Admission To Unani College By Ayush Department

    Case Title: SAYYED USMA MEHMOOD AND ORS. Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., SLP(C) No. 12428/2024

    Eight NEET-qualified students have filed a plea before the Supreme Court for regularization of provisional admissions granted to them by a Unani College to the BUMS Course. The matter will be heard after one week.

    Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana

    Case Title: GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS., Diary No. 25504-2024

    In a recent development, the Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the State of Haryana for immediate release of water to the crisis-hit national capital.

    Referring to the severe heatwave conditions prevailing in north India, particularly Delhi, the plea states that there is extraordinary and excessive surge of water demand in the capital. It is facing acute shortage, despite the government taking all possible administrative measures to ensure optimization, rationing and targeted supply. As such, there is need for additional water supply.


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