Why The Default Sentence In Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case Is Erroneous?

"A default sentence of three months of imprisonment and three years of bar to practice before the Courts because a contemnor may refuse to pay a fine of one rupee, is disproportionate, harsh, excessive and makes bad law".

Rajasthan HC Dismisses Sanjiv Bhatt's Plea To Close The NDPS Case In Gujarat Court [Read Order]

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Sanjiv Bhatt seeking discontinuation of the proceedings in NDPS Case pending before the Special Court (NDPS) in Palanpur, Gujarat. Bhatt's contention was that first the cognizance was taken against him in the NDPS Case by Jodhpur Special Court. Later on when the subsequent charge-sheet was filed against him before the Special Court...

'Dr Kafeel Khan's Speech Does Not Promote Hatred Or Violence, It Gives A Call For National Integrity And Unity Among Citizens': Allahabad HC [Read Judgemnt]

"A complete reading of the speech primafacie does not disclose any effort to promote hatred or violence. It also no where threatens peace and tranquility of the city of Aligarh. The address gives a call for national integrity and unity among the citizens. The speech also deprecates any kind of violence. It appears that the District Magistrate had selective reading and selective mention for few phrases from the speech ignoring its true intent,"

Breaking: NSA Charges Against Dr. Kafeel Khan Dropped; Allahabad HC Directs Immediate Release [Read Judgment]

In a huge relief to Dr. Kafeel Khan, who has been in custody under the stringent provisions of the National Security Act, 1980, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Government to immediately release him. The HC observed that the charges against Dr. Khan were unwarranted as there was no ocassion in his allegedly provocative speech that instigated hatred against any community or...

[Breaking] SC Sentences Prashant Bhushan To A Fine Of Rupee One In The Contempt Case Over His Two Tweets [Read Judgment]

In the contempt case taken by the Supreme Court against Prashant Bhushan for his two tweets, a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra on Monday sentenced him to pay a fine of Rupee One, which is to be deposited with the Supreme Court Registry within September 15.In case of default to deposit, Bhushan will have to undergo imprisonment for three months and will be debarred from practice in SC...

[Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case] [Time Line, Petitions, Pleadings, Arguments,Orders]

21.07.2020SC Registers Suo Moto Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan, Twitter IndiaRead The Petition filed by Advocate Mahek Maheswari on July 9, seeking to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Bhushan and Twitter India based on which SC haas initiated suo motu Contempt against Bhushan And Twitter HERE22.07.2020 Hearing [Day-1]Read Live-Updates HereReportsSC Issues Contempt Notice...

GST : Detention, Seizure And Release Of Goods & Conveyances In Transit Under Section 129 Of CGST Act

Section 129 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 ("CGST Act") gives power of detention and seizure to the officers if a person transports any goods or stores any goods while they are in transit in contravention of the provisions of the Act or the rules. [1] The various stages of interception, detention and release of goods and conveyances under Section 129 are...

Sushant Singh-Rhea Chakraborty Case : Did Single Bench Exceed Its Limited Jurisdiction U/s 406 CrPC By Ordering CBI Investigation?

"The single judge, in this case, after finding that he has no jurisdiction to transfer investigation under Section 406 from the Court in Patna to the Court in Mumbai, proceeded to hear and decide as to who should conduct the investigation".

'Complete Prohibition Of Essential Religious Practices Is In Proportion To The Unprecedented Pandemic': Allahabad HC Refuses To Permit Muharram Processions [Read Order]

"It is only together with cooperation, understanding and support, we as 'One Nation', can emerge stronger from these treacherous times and overcome this season of darkness."

[Breaking] Delhi HC Stays Broadcast Of Sudarshan TV's Show Communalising UPSC Recruitment Of Muslims [Read Order]

The Delhi High Court has stayed the broadcast of a show of Sudarshan News channel allegedly based on "infiltration of Muslims" in the Civil Services, on a plea filed by students of Jamia Millia Islamia. The stay order has been passed by a single-Bench of Justice Navin Chavla in an urgent hearing.The Central Government Counsel appearing for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,...

Bombay HC Rejects Sudha Bharadwaj's Petition Seeking Bail On Medical Grounds [Read Order]

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed Sudha Bharadwaj's appeal challenging an order passed by a Special NIA Court rejecting her bail on medical grounds. Court noted that in view of the facilities being provided to her, she is taken care of as far as her health conditions are concerned.Division bench of Justice RD Dhanuka and Justice VG Bisht were hearing the criminal appeal filed by...

[Breaking] NEET-JEE : Ministers From Six States File Review In SC Against Dismissal Of Pleas To Postpone Exams

"The advice of "Life Must Go On" may have very sound philosophical underpinnings but cannot be a substitute for valid legal reasoning and logical analysis of the various aspects involved in the conduct of the NEET UG and JEE exams".