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Supreme Court Dismisses PILs Challenging Women Reservation Law For Putting Census And Delimitation As Preconditions
The Supreme Court today dismissed petitions challenging the Constitutional Amendment granting one-third reservation to women on the ground that the implementation of the Amendment had been unjustly deferred due to it being conditional on the publication of figures of the census and the delimitation of constituencies being undertaken.
Tree Authority Shall Not Allow Felling Trees In Aarey Forest Without Our Permission: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today passed an interim Order prohibiting the Tree Authority of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation from granting permission to fell trees in Mumbai's Aarey Colony without the leave of the Supreme Court. The Court was hearing a suo moto petition regarding denotification of forest land and cutting of trees in the Aarey colony of Mumbai for the construction of a metro car shed. Fixing March 5 as the date for hearing the matter at length, a two-Judge Bench comprising Justice Abhay S.
Supreme Court Grants Relief To Students Who Dropped Out Of College On Promise Of Increased JEE-Advanced Attempts
The Supreme Court today, while hearing a challenge to the reversal of a decision to increase the number of allowed attempts for an examination to secure admission into Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), granted relief to students who had dropped out of their college based on the promise of increased number of allowed attempts for Joint Entrance Examination - Advanced (JEE-Advanced).
Women Artists Often Face Sexual Harassment; Should Not Be Reduced To Object Of Lust: Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Rape Accused
The Allahabad High Court, while denying bail to a person accused of rape, remarked that women artists often face exploitation and sexual harassment and that any women, regardless of their profession, should not be reduced to an object of lust or be subjected to any form of abuse. The Court was hearing an application for bail filed by a person accused of rape, trespass and criminal intimidation by an orchestra singer and dancer.
Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief To Actor Mohan Babu Accused Of Throwing Mic At Reporter
The Supreme Court today granted interim relief to actor Manchu Mohan Babu who had allegedly thrown a mic at a journalist at his residence, ordering that no coercive action shall be taken against him till the next date of hearing. The Court was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by Mohan Babu against the Telangana High Court’s Order denying him anticipatory bail.
Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act| Immunity To Sarpanch Against No-Confidence Motion To Be Counted From Date Of First Election Of First Sarpanch: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has held that the two-year immunity against no-confidence motions given to a Sarpanch under the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act is to be calculated from the date of election of the first Sarpanch and not from the date when a subsequent Sarpanch is elected to fill a vacancy that arose out of disablement, death, resignation, disqualification or the like.
Supreme Court Expresses Shock Over Allahabad HC's Failure To Decide Bail Application For Four Years
The Supreme Court has expressed shock on the Allahabad High Court's failure to decide a bail application filed four years ago, but did not call for any report from the High Court considering that the trial was on the verge of completion.
Kerala HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against Man For His Comment That Body Structure Of His Woman Co-Worker Was 'Fine'
The Kerala High Court has refused to quash a case of sexual harassment and insult to modesty against a man who had allegedly commented that the body structure of a junior co-worker was "fine" and had sent messages with sexual overtures.
Legislature Should Review Laws From Time To Time To Examine Deficiencies And Grey Areas: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today suggested that there be a periodic review of laws and that an expert body should examine whether a legislative enactment is serving the intended object.
Supreme Court Rebukes Guruvayoor Temple Committee For Not Holding 'Udayasthamana Pooja' On Ekadashi Day, Orders Not To Change Schedule Of Poojas
The Supreme Court today rebuked the management committee of the Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala for its decision to deviate from conducting the age-old ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ on Guruvayur Ekadashi day, December 11 on the ground of concerns regarding crowd management. The Court directed the Temple management not to change the schedule of the poojas that is published on the official website of the Temple.
Can WhatsApp Messages Attract Prosecution Under IPC Sections 153A And 295A? Supreme Court To Consider
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether messages sent on services such as WhatsApp could attract criminal proceedings for outraging religious feelings and promoting enmity between groups. The Court was in the process of hearing a Special Leave Petition by a local leader from Maharashtra against Bombay High Court's refusal to quash a First Information Report (FIR) under Sections 117, 153-A, 295-A, 504 and 505(3) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
These Are Luxury Litigations: Supreme Court To Petitioners Seeking Inquiry Into Alleged Adverse Effects Of Covid Vaccine
The Supreme Court today remarked that a Petitioner seeking examination of issues surrounding adverse effects of a Covid-19 vaccine might be indulging in "luxury litigation" for having filed a Writ Petition after a death in the family, instead of claiming compensation. The Court was hearing a Writ Petition by two Petitioners whose daughters had died in 2021 shortly after receiving the first dose of Covishield vaccine, supposedly suffering from its adverse effects.
You Have No Case On Merit But We Will Help You: Apex Court To Elderly Woman Detained In Assam Detention Camp
The Supreme Court today assured that it intends to come to the help of an old woman who was declared a foreigner and is currently detained in a transit camp in Assam, even as the Court stated that she might not have any case on merits. The Court was hearing the case of a woman who was detained in October 2023 after being declared to be a foreigner by a Foreigners Tribunal concluding that she had entered Assam before the cutoff date of March 25, 1971.
No Repeat Petitions: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Clearance Of Punjab's Highways Blocked Due To Farmers' Protest
The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition seeking the clearance of blockages faced by commuters on the highways of Punjab on account of the ongoing farmers' protest.
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petition Seeking Immunity For Internal Complaints Committees In Private Companies
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Union Government on a petition seeking protection for Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members in private companies against arbitrary and retaliatory actions for the decisions taken while conducting inquiries on complaints of sexual harassment at workplace.
Supreme Court Passes Directions For Meaningful Chance To Visually Impaired Candidates To Appear In AIBE
The Supreme Court today passed certain directions to give a "meaningful and effective opportunity" to visually impaired people to take the All India Bar Examination, scheduled to be conducted later this month. The directions given to the Bar Council of India (BCI), which holds the exam, include the use of a paid screen reading software at the BCI's cost.
Supreme Court Closes Defamation Case Against BJP Leader L Murugan Filed By Tamil Paper Murasoli
The Supreme Court today closed defamation proceedings against Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan initiated by the owners of the Tamil newspaper Murasoli after Murugan's clarification that he did not intend to harm the paper's reputation was accepted.
Cannot Give Impression That Corrupt People Get Bail, But Custody Cannot Go On Endlessly Either: SC While Reserving Order In Partha Chatterjee's Bail Plea
The Supreme Court today, while reserving Order on former West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Partha Chatterjee's petition seeking bail in a cash-for-jobs alleged scam case remarked that there was prima facie material against him. The Court said that it does not wish to give the message that it grants bail to "corrupt people", even as it conceded that Chatterjee cannot be kept in custody "endlessly".
Illegal For Police To File Chargesheet After Court Orders No Coercive Steps: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that it is illegal for the police file a charge-sheet after a Court grants an Order directing no coercive steps to be taken. The Supreme Court had issued an interim order that "no further action shall be taken against the petitioner in connection with First Information Report" (emphasis added). However, the Respondents contended that they understood the order as directing that "no coercive action" be taken against the Petitioner.
Seriously Disputed Questions Of Fact: Karnataka HC Refuses To Quash Fake Returns Scam Case
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash a case against two people who allegedly scammed Amazon with a fake returns scam, noting that the case was shrouded in "seriously disputed questions of fact" which could be only resolved in a "full-blown trial". The Court was hearing a Criminal Petition seeking the quashing of a First Information Report filed under Section 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) read with Section 34 (Criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
Cannot Allow Bar Members To Face Risk: Supreme Court Orders Armed Guards For Court Commissioners Ensuring Pollution Control Measures In Delhi
The Supreme Court today expressed concern about reports by Court Commissioners, appointed in a batch of cases relating to mitigation of pollution in the National Capital Region, fearing for their security while conducting inspections to examine the compliance of the Court's Orders. Court Commissioners had submitted to the Court that they felt unsafe while examining the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan measures, particularly in the outskirts of Delhi.
You May Engage In Peaceful Protests But Don't Cause Inconvenience To People: Supreme Court Tells Farmers' Leader Dallewal While Closing Habeas Corpus Petition
The Supreme Court today disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed seeking release of farm leader and Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal on being informed that he was no longer in the allegedly illegal custody. While disposing of the petition, the Court urged the farmers protesting on the borders of Punjab not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to the general public.
Trial Court Cannot Go Beyond Chargesheet While Hearing Discharge Application: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reiterated that a Trial Court, while considering an application for discharge, cannot consider any document that is not part of the chargesheet. The Court was hearing a Special Leave Petition against an Order of the Delhi High Court directing the Trial Court to consider certain documents that were not a part of the chargesheet at the time of framing of charges. Calling the directions given by the High Court "completely illegal", a two-Judge Bench comprising Justice Abhay S.
J. Sai Deepak Among 71 Advocates Designated Senior Advocates By Delhi High Court, Supreme Court Conferrs Designation On Newly Appointed ASG
1. The Chief Justice of the High Court as the chairperson of the Permanent Committee 2. Two Senior most Judges of the High Court as members 3. Additional Solicitor General (High Court of Delhi) as a Member 4. One member nominated by the Administrative Committee of the High Court out of the names of three Senior Advocates given by the Government ofNCT of Delhi - Member 5.
Giving State Police Exclusive Power Is Dangerous, Taking Away Power Also Not Desirable: Supreme Court Bats For Balanced Approach On State Police Booking ED Officials
The Supreme Court, while hearing a petition seeking to settle the dispute on who would have the jurisdiction to investigate erroneous officers of the Union Government, batted for a balance approach, reasoning that different situations may require different approaches.
Why Stop At Prasad? Supreme Court Asks While Dismissing PIL Seeking Testing Of Prasad Offered In Temples Across Country
The Supreme Court today dismissed a PIL seeking the State's intervention in ensuring the quality of prasad offered at religious establishments across the country, observing that the prayers sought fell in the domain of policy of the State. The Court dismissed the Public Interest Litigation praying for a writ to the Union and state governments to ensure that the prasad or bhog offered at religious establishments is quality tested before it is offered to maintain its purity.
Sambhal Mosque Survey Case: SC Keeps Trial Court Proceedings In Abeyance Till Management Moves High Court
The Supreme Court today asked the management of Sambhal district's Shahi Jama Masjid to move the Allahabad High Court to challenge a Civil Court's Order to hold a survey of the mosque, while also asking the Civil Court to not proceed with the matter till the High Court hears it. A two-Judge Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Khanna expressed "hope and trust that the Trial Court will not proceed with the matter till the matter is listed before the High Court.
Abject Failure In Implementing Pollution Measures In Delhi, Expedite Action Against Erring Officials: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today observed that the material placed before it indicates "abject failure" by various authorities to implement pollution control measures in the National Capital Region. The Court clarified that stage four Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which include a complete halt on construction and strict vehicle restrictions, will continue to remain in force till Monday, except with regard to schools, in light of the Court's modification of the measures on November 26.
Even After Acquittal For Electricity Theft, Authorities Can Conduct Assessment For Unauthorised Use: Apex Court
The Supreme Court has held that even after one is acquitted by Court for theft of electricity, power authorities can conduct an assessment of charges payable for unauthorised use of electricity.
CBI Moves Supreme Court For Shifting Yasin Malik's Trial To Delhi Jail, Court Issues Notice
The Supreme Court today was informed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that they have filed an application for shifting Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik's trial in two cases to a jail in Delhi. Malik is facing trial in one case related to the killing of Air Force personnel, and one for the abduction of the daughter of a former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister in 1989.
NDPS Act Provisions On Commercial Quantity Should Be Strictly Construed, Entire Weight Of Magic Mushroom Containing Prohibited Substance To Be Considered: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has held that the penal provisions on the calculation of seized narcotics and psychotropic substances as being commercial or otherwise must be considered strictly and need not be interpreted in a way that aids the accused. The Court was hearing an application for bail in a drugs case where psilocybin mushrooms, which are a natural produce and are commonly known as magic mushrooms, were seized.
Transferring Cases Routinely To CBI Demoralises State Police: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that routinely transferring cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation not only burdens the agency, but also has a demoralising impact on the officers of the state police.
Supreme Court Questions ED's Conviction Rate While Considering Bail Plea Of Partha Chatterjee
The Supreme Court today, while hearing former West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee's petition seeking bail in a cash-for-jobs alleged scam case remarked that it would have understood the Enforcement Directorate's opposition if it had a higher conviction rate.
Sad That Supreme Court Had To Involve Itself In Petition About Toilets In Courts: Apex Court
The Supreme Court today, while hearing a petition seeking the Court's aide in ensuring toilet facilities at Courts across the country, commented that it was sad that it has had to involve itself in the issue. A two-Judge Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R.
Air India Urination Case: SC Bench Narrates Bad Experience Involving Drunk Passengers, Asks DGCA To Consider Petitioner's Suggestions
While hearing a petition seeking the formulation of guidelines to deal with unruly and disruptive behaviour by aircraft passengers, a Supreme Court Bench narrated its own experience of observing intoxicated passengers on a flight two Judges of the Court were travelling on.
Justice Must Extend To The Last Person: SC Calls For Continuous Reporting On Implementation Of Section 479 Of BNSS
The Supreme Court has underscored the need for executing a provision allowing the release of undertrial prisoners, particularly first time offenders, stating that when a beneficial provision of such kind has been made by the legislature, all stakeholders should ensure that justice is extended all eligible persons.
Parliament's Power To Amend Extends To Preamble: Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Against Inclusion Of 'Socialist' And 'Secular' In Constitution's Preamble
The Supreme Court today held that the Parliament's power to amend extends to the Preamble to the Constitution, while dismissing a batch of petitions challenging the process of inclusion of the words 'socialist' and 'secular' to the Preamble, arguing, among other things, that the Parliament made alterations to the Preamble without taking into account the adoption date mentioned in it, that is, November 26, 1949.
SC Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Compulsory Legal Education And Self-Defence Training In Schools
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking compulsory legal education and self-defence training in schools. A two-Judge Bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Vishwanathan issued notice to the Union Government, returnable in four weeks.
Right To Property Still A Constitutional Right: SC Warns Himachal Pradesh Govt Of Exemplary Cost For Acquiring Property Without Compensation
The Supreme Court recently refrained from imposing cost on the state of Himachal Pradesh government for filing SLP against an order of the High Court directing the compensation to be paid for acquisition of land. The Court observed that the State "cannot be permitted" to acquire the property of citizens without paying appropriate compensation.
Many Imaginary Apprehensions When New Law Comes: Supreme Court On Challenge To Provisions Of BNS And BNSS
The Supreme Court today, while hearing a petition challenging certain provisions of the new criminal laws, remarked that whenever a new legislation is enacted, there are a lot of "imaginary apprehensions" and that the new enactments should be given a chance to be tested.
Centre To Form Committee To Frame Regulations On Deepfakes: Delhi HC Told
The Union Ministry of Electronics And Information Technology told the Delhi High Court today that it has taken the decision to create of a dedicated committee to give suggestions on the regulation of deepfake technology. The MeitY told the Court that a sub-committee was formed through an office memorandum issued on November 20.
Court Must Not Use Judicial Power To Push Through Collegium Recommendations: Former CJI Chandrachud
In an interview, the recently retired Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud said that the judiciary should not take up the issue of appointments of Judges on the judicial side, cautioning against using judicial power to force through Collegium recommendations. Justice Chandrachud also defended the visit of the Prime Minister to his official residence for prayers, stating that meetings between the executive and the judiciary, whether social or otherwise, are routine occurrences.
"Even Ajmal Kasab Was Given Fair Trial": Supreme Court Suggests Holding Yasin Malik's Trial Inside A Delhi Jail
The Supreme Court today suggested that Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik's trial in a case related to the killing of Indian Air Force Personnel be shifted to a jail in Delhi, after the State expressed security concerns in transporting him to Jammu And Kashmir. Malik has maintained that he wishes to personally cross examine the witnesses testifying against him in the case.
Accused Has Right To Access All Digital Documents Produced By Prosecution, Except If They Impinge Victim's Privacy: Kerala HC Reiterates
The Kerala High Court has held that all accused have a right to access documents produced by the prosecution in a criminal case, except when they infringe the right of privacy of the victim. The Court was hearing a Criminal Revision Petition to set aside a trial court's Order denying the Petitioner access to certain CCTV footage obtained from his own house. The Special Public Prosecutor appearing for the state claimed that the original CCTV visuals are with the Petitioner.
Years Of Delay, Complainant Made Allegations Against Various Persons: Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Actor Siddique
The Supreme Court today granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape and criminal intimidation case, noting that the complaint was filed eight years after the alleged incident and the complainant in a social post had raised allegations of sexual harassment against various persons.
"How Many Women Judges Do We Have": DHBCA's Submission Opposing Reservation For Women Advocates In Executive Committee Irks Apex Court
The Supreme Court today rebuked the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) for its submission that certain women advocates were unfairly asking for one-third reservation in the executive committee of the Association when the proportion of women in the Bar was less than that and for its warning of larger consequences.
DDA Had Continuing Obligation To Maintain Flat Even After Decades: Delhi HC Orders Compensation For Death Due To Balcony Collapse
The Delhi High Court granted compensation to a family whose member died after the balcony of a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flat collapsed. The Court observed that the authority had a continuing obligation to maintain the property even though some decades had elapsed since its construction.
Govt. Officials Love Liquor Ban, For Them It Means Big Money; Poor People Facing Wrath Of Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act: Patna HC
The Patna High Court observed that Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 has given rise to unauthorized trade of liquor and other contraband items. A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Purnendu Singh made certain remarks about the on-ground scenario of the prohibition law's implementation. "The draconian provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 have become "handy for the police, who are in tandem with the smugglers.
Duty Is Of Transporter: Gujarat HC Quashes FIR Against Royal Stag Maker For Not Deploying Excise Escort
The Gujarat High Court has quashed an FIR against wine and spirits manufacturer Pernod Richard for not deploying an excise escort while transporting liquor through Gujarat, noting that the state transport rules squarely obligate the transporter to arrange and pay for the same.
Challenge High Court's Order, Then We'll See: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Seeking Ban On WhatsApp
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition seeking directions to the Union Government to impose a ban on the operations of the WhatsApp messaging service alleging violation of Information Technology Rules. The Petitioner before the Court had previously filed a Writ Petition before the Kerala High Court in June 2021 seeking similar relief.
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