When Can Appellate Court Allow Plea For Adducing Further Evidence: SC Explains [Read Judgment]

"It is clear that there are no fetters on the power under Section 391 Cr.P.C. of the Appellate Court."

CCI DG Has Power Of Search And Seizure With Magistrate's Authorization: SC [Read Order]

“The provisions of Section 240A do not merely relate to an authorisation for a search but extend to the authorisation of a seizure as well. Unless the seizure were to be authorised, a mere search by itself will not be sufficient for the purposes of investigation”

No Conclusive Scientific Evidence That Mobile Tower Radiations Adversely Affect Human Health: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]

"We find that the scientific material, as of today, does not indicate any identifiable risk of serious harm on account of non-ionized radiation emanating from TCS/BS and Equipments for Telecommunication Network."

'Cheque Bounce' Complaint Against Director Not Maintainable If Company Is Not Arraigned As Accused, Reiterates SC [Read Judgment]

SC quashed the complaint, but made the accused pay the entire cheque amount along with interest to the complainant

SC Explains Difference Between Retrospective And Retroactive Statutes [Read Judgment]

"Retroactivity in the context of the statute consists application of new rule of law to an act or transaction which has been completed before the Rule was promulgated."

The Blind Can Indeed Judge, My Lords!

All qualities of a judge might be found in blind judge aspirants if we do not declare them ineligible before they could show to the world that they can indeed judge.

BCI Writes To Modi, Raises 10 Demands For Welfare Of Advocates

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Tuesday sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi wherein it has raised 10 demands, including insurance cover for lawyers and their families, enactment of the Advocates Protection Act, amendment of various Acts to make provision for appointment of competent advocates, and not just retired judges, as presiding officers of various tribunals etc, free...

New Coastal Regulation Zone Notification Issued By Central Government [Read Notification]

The Central Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change notified new Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to replace the existing CRZ Notification of 2011 on January 18.The MoFCC said that the new CRZ notification, issued under Section 3 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 seeks to "to promote sustainable development based on scientific principles taking into account the dangers...

Private Hospitals Are Covered Under Payment Of Gratuity Act : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

The High Court of Kerala has held that private hospitals are covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.The contention of the appellant before the Court, Lourdes Hospital, was that it did not come within the purview of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960, being a charitable institution. The Gratuity Act is applicable to 'shops and establishments within the meaning of...

Is Succession Planning A Relevant Factor For Overlooking Seniority?

Debate in the media and discussions in the bar highlight that one of the reasons for the Supreme Court collegium recommending a Judge, though Junior in all India seniority as well as in his parent High Court is the desire of the Chief Justice of India/the collegium to plan the succession to the office of the Chief Justice of India. The question that arises is whether this can be a relevant consideration in overlooking the inter-se seniority, the suitability and merit being the same.The majority...

EWS Quota : Madras HC Issues Notice In DMK Member's Petition Challenging Constitution Amendment

The Madras High Court today issued notice to Centre and State Governments in a petition challenging Constitution(103rd) Amendment Act providing for quota up to 10% for persons belonging to economically weaker sections.The petition was filed on Friday by R S Bharathi, Organizing Secretary of Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam(DMK) contending that the amendment violated 'basic structure' of...

Imposing High Cash Security As Bail Condition Amounts To Virtual Denial Of Bail : Karnataka HC [Read Order]

Bail order should not be illusory, said the Court.