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"It Frustrates The Whole System":Supreme Court Expresses Deep Anguish Against Centre Sitting Over Collegium Recommendations
The Supreme Court today minced no words in expressing anguish towards Centre for sitting over proposals reiterated by the Collegium for appointment as judges. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul heading a division bench went on to wonder if the recommendations are being withheld on account of Government's discontent with the non-implementation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission....
"Only Accommodation of Differences Can Promote Unity in Diversity": Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Constitution Day
The idea of 'unity in diversity' can only be upheld when the people of our nation are accommodative of one another, by simultaneously applying principles which seem to be in conflict, said Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Saturday. Referring to the principle of accommodation propounded by Granville Austin, an authority on the Indian Constitution, Justice Chandrachud explained, "Accommodation...
Judiciary Must Reach Out To People Instead Of People Reaching Out To It: CJI DY Chandrachud On Constitution Day
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud delivered an address on the Constitution Day celebrations held in the Supreme Court of India on 26th November 2022. Through his address, the Chief Justice highlighted the importance of technology in ensuring access to justice and the need for judiciary to reach people instead of people reaching out to the judiciary. CJI Chandrachud commenced his address by...
POCSO Act | Sexual Harassment Of A Child Is A Cognizable And Non-Bailable Offence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that sexual harassment of a child, which is punishable under Section 12 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is a cognizable and non-bailable offence.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said that the offence would fall within the scope of the second category of Part II of Schedule I...
We Must Reconsider Dress Code Of Lawyers, Strictness Of Attire Shouldn't Lead To Moral Policing Of Women Lawyers: CJI DY Chandrachud
The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud was invited as the Chief Guest for the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on 25th November 2022. While encouraging a culture of dialogue through his address, CJI Chandrachud advocated for reconsidering the strict dress-code for lawyers in India, especially in summers. He added that the strictness...
Kantara Movie : Kerala Court Returns Thaikkudam Bridge's Plaint Citing Lack Of Jurisdiction
Citing lack of jurisdiction, the Kozhikode District Court in Kerala on Friday returned the plaint filed by music band Thaikkudam Bridge alleging copyright infringement against the makers of Kannada movie "Kantara" over the song "Varaharoopam".The application filed by Hombale Films, the producer of the movie, under Order 7 Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure for return of the plaint...
Live Streaming : CJI Expresses Concern At Circulation Of Clips Taken Out Of Context; Says Sanctity Of Institution Must Be Maintained
The Supreme Court on Friday said it is contemplating to have an independent platform for live-streaming court proceedings so as to institutionalize the whole process for generations to come.While hearing an application moved by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising for live-streaming of matters having public and constitutional importance, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud orally said,"Most of...
BREAKING| Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre, Attorney General On Pleas To Recognise Same-Sex Marriage Under Special Marriage Act
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on two PILs filed by gay couples seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. A division bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has directed notices be issued to Attorney General for India in addition to the Central government, returnable in four weeks. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing...
Breaking- Fake KBC Lottery, Frauds: Delhi High Court Prohibits Unauthorised Use Of Amitabh Bachchan's Photos, Voice & Other Attributes
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted ad interim ex parte injunction in favour of veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan in a suit filed by him for protection of his publicity rights against the fake Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) lottery scam and other online frauds where his photo and voice are being misused to deceive the public.Justice Navin Chawla observed that a prima facie case was made out...
Centre Withholding Crucial Documents On Demonetisation; RBI Or Cabinet Had No Full Information : P Chidambaram Tells Supreme Court
Neither the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India, nor the Union Cabinet had full information with respect to the monumental consequences of demonetisation, Senior Advocate and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram told the Supreme Court on Thursday. "No one was told that 86% of the total currency would be withdrawn. This is not a guess, but an informed guess," he submitted...
Legitimate Disciplinary Action Against Student Not Abetment Of Suicide : Supreme Court Discharges Professor & College
The Supreme Court on Thursday held that a college's professor and management could not be held liable for abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for exercising legitimate disciplinary action and suspending a student for misconduct. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Justice S.K. Kaul and Justice A.S. Oka. As per the facts, in an episode on 16.04.2008,...