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'Chandrika' Soap Trademark Case: Supreme Court Restrains Mariyas Soaps & Chemicals From Using Trademark 'Chandra'

The Supreme Court recently restrained M/s Mariyas Soaps and Chemicals from using their registered trademark ‘Chandra’ in an appeal fil... Read more

30 Sep 2023 3:55 AM GMT

'Can Increase Child Marriages': Why Law Commission Has Advised Against Reducing Age Of Sexual Consent To 16 Years

The Law Commission of India in its 283rd report on the ‘Age of Consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012... Read more

29 Sep 2023 3:49 PM GMT

Not All Divorces Have To Be Mutual, Nature Of Previous Divorce Irrelevant To Permit Marriage Under Special Marriage Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that the registering authority did not have to look into the nature of divorce obtained by the parties ... Read more

29 Sep 2023 3:13 PM GMT

Law Commission Recommends Allowing E-FIR Registration In Certain Cases

The Law Commission of India has recommended allowing the registration of electronic first information re... Read more

29 Sep 2023 1:48 PM GMT

Calcutta High Court Removes ED Officer From Investigation Into Recruitment Scam Case, Asks Agency To Not Engage Him In Any Case Arising In Bengal

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Enforcement Directorate (“ED”) to remove Assistant Director Mithilesh Kumar Mishra, inv... Read more

29 Sep 2023 1:36 PM GMT

Portfolio Changes In Madras High Court : Judge Who Suo Motu Reopened Acquittals Of Politicians Shifted To Madurai Bench

Justice Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court, who has caused a political stir in the State of Ta... Read more

29 Sep 2023 1:34 PM GMT

Law Commission Recommends Amendments To POCSO Act & JJ Act To Avoid Imprisonment For Adolescents Involved In Sexual Activity

The Law Commission of India in its 283rd report on the ‘Age of Consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012... Read more

29 Sep 2023 1:28 PM GMT

President Grants Assent To Constitution Amendment Providing Women Reservation In Lok Sabha & Assemblies

The President of India has given assent to the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act 2023, which provides 1/3rd reservation for women in ... Read more

29 Sep 2023 12:23 PM GMT

Bombay High Court To Pronounce Verdict In Challenge To IT Rules Amendment On December 1, Centre Won't Notify Fact Check Unit Till Then

The Bombay High Court will pronounce on December 1, 2023 its judgement on a clutch of petitions challenging the Rule 3(i)(II)(C) of th... Read more

29 Sep 2023 12:03 PM GMT

Members Of Railway Protection Force Can Seek Benefit Under Employees Compensation Act Though RPF Declared As An Armed Force: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (26.09.2023), held that an officer of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) can seek compensation under Emplo... Read more

29 Sep 2023 10:34 AM GMT

S.106 Transfer Of Property Act | Onus On Tenant To Prove That Premises Was Leased For Manufacturing Purpose: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Vikram Nath, has held that in order to ... Read more

29 Sep 2023 9:58 AM GMT

Andhra Pradesh High Court Issues Contempt Notices For Derogatory Social Media Posts Against Judges Who Heard Chandrababu Naidu's Plea

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday issued contempt notices to all those who were allegedly involved in posting derogatory rema... Read more

29 Sep 2023 5:28 AM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute. Wise Index[August 21 – 31, 2023]

Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 680 To 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 736SUBJECT WISE INDEXAbortion Woman alone has the right over her body; she's th... Read more

29 Sep 2023 5:18 AM GMT

Calcutta High Court Slams Special CBI Judge For 'Acting Detrimentally' To CBI, ED Probe Into Recruitment Scam, Orders Transfer

In a scathing verdict, the Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal Law Minister Moloy Ghatak to forthwith effect the pending tran... Read more

29 Sep 2023 2:30 AM GMT

Supreme Court Deprecates Lawyers' Strike At Rajasthan HC Jaipur Bench; Issues Notice To Bar Association

The Rajasthan High Court Bar Association at Jaipur Bench has once again drew the ire of the Supreme Court for indulging in boycott."It... Read more

28 Sep 2023 2:57 PM GMT

Dowry Death Case | Supreme Court Surprised At HC Using Same Dying Declaration To Convict Husband While Disbelieving It For Father-in-Law

The Supreme Court, while acquitting a convict in a dowry death case, emphasized the critical importance of ensuring that a dying decla... Read more

28 Sep 2023 1:40 PM GMT

West Bengal Universities' Row: Supreme Court To Constitute Search Committees For VC Appointments; Invites Suggestions On Composition

Amid increasing friction between the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and Governor CV Anand Bo... Read more

28 Sep 2023 12:29 PM GMT

Bengaluru Court Orders Suspension Of X Account Of 'The Liver Doctor' In Defamation Suit Filed By Himalaya Wellness Corporation

A Bengaluru Civil Court has passed an ex-parte interim injunction order to X (formerly known as Twitter) to suspend the account of Dr ... Read more

28 Sep 2023 10:42 AM GMT

BREAKING| Fake Court Order Produced With Petition : Supreme Court Directs Criminal Investigation, Says Role Of Advocate Be Examined

In a major development, the Supreme Court recently came across a petition in which a fabricated document was produced as an... Read more

28 Sep 2023 8:34 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Exorbitant Airplane Prices For Gulf Region, Asks Petitioner To Move HC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition challenging the exorbitant air travel fares to and from the Gulf, notin... Read more

28 Sep 2023 8:10 AM GMT

'High Court Best Suited To Understand Needs To Judicial Service' : Supreme Court Rejects Haryana Govt's Plea To Conduct Civil Judge Recruitment By PSC

High Court is best suited to understand the needs of judicial services, said the Supreme Court while rejecting an application filed by... Read more

28 Sep 2023 7:11 AM GMT

Don't Rest Content With Ability To File Cases, Master New Skills : CJI DY Chandrachud To New Advocates-on-Record

Recently, CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, speaking at the felicitation programme of newly registered Advocates-on-Record (AORs) which was conduc... Read more

28 Sep 2023 6:23 AM GMT

Supreme Court Extends Disability Pension Claim Of Army Veteran For 10 Years As Allowed Under Pension Regulations For Army

The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the disability pension claim of a veteran who had served in the Indian Army for 15 years ... Read more

28 Sep 2023 5:53 AM GMT

Entry Of First-Generation Lawyers And Women In Legal Profession Are Steps Towards Inclusivity: Justice Hima Kohli

In a recent event, Supreme Court Judge Justice Hima Kohli lauded the entry of first-generation lawyers from diverse b... Read more

28 Sep 2023 5:35 AM GMT

Contractor Claiming Loss Of Profits Due To Delayed Execution Must Prove That Other Works Were Lost Due To Delay : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice M.M. Sundresh, has held that in arbitral proceedings where the ex... Read more

28 Sep 2023 5:21 AM GMT

As Condition To Relax Zoning Restriction, Govt Can Ask Land Owners To Transfer A Portion Free Of Cost For Public Utility : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has that a condition imposed by the Government that the land owner should handover a part of land free of cost for p... Read more

28 Sep 2023 4:49 AM GMT

Revision Petition Under S115 CPC Cannot Be Entertained Against Order Of Trial Court Rejecting Review Of Decree : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (26.09.2023) held that a revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure,1908 against ... Read more

28 Sep 2023 4:23 AM GMT

When Can An Unregistered Lease Deed, Which Is Compulsorily Registrable, Be Admitted To Show Nature & Character Of Possession? Supreme Court Explains

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Vikram Nath, while interpreting Section... Read more

27 Sep 2023 1:14 PM GMT

Supreme Court Stays DMK Newspaper's Defamation Case Against Union Minister & BJP Leader L Murugan

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (27.09.2023) stayed the defamation proceedings against Union Minister Dr. L Murugan and former Tamil Na... Read more

27 Sep 2023 12:53 PM GMT

'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian Approaches Supreme Court Against Kerala HC's Order Convicting Him For Contempt Of Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (27.09.2023) considered a Special Leave Petition filed by Nipun Cherian, the President of political par... Read more

27 Sep 2023 11:10 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Restrain Trial Judge From Hearing CID Plea For Police Custody Of Chandrababu Naidu

After the recusal of Supreme Court Judge Justice SVN Bhatti from hearing the petition of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrab... Read more

27 Sep 2023 10:51 AM GMT

Prioritise Cases Of HIV Positive Persons : Supreme Court Directs All Courts; Issues Directions To Centre & States To Enforce HIV Act

In a pathbreaking judgment delivered on September 26, the Supreme Court issued a series of vital directions to the Central and State G... Read more

27 Sep 2023 10:02 AM GMT

Justice SVN Bhatti Recuses From Hearing Chandrababu Naidu's Plea In Supreme Court To Quash FIR

Supreme Court judge Justice SVN Bhatti on Wednesday (September 27) recused himself from hearing a petiti... Read more

27 Sep 2023 9:23 AM GMT

State of Chhattisgarh Withdraws Plea Filed in Supreme Court Challenging Section 50 of PMLA and ED's Powers

The State of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday withdrew a writ petition filed in the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution challe... Read more

27 Sep 2023 8:47 AM GMT

Bhima Koregaon Case : Supreme Court Extends Stay Granted By Bombay HC On Mahesh Raut's Bail Till Oct 5, Admits NIA's Appeal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 27) admitted the appeal by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Read more

27 Sep 2023 7:45 AM GMT

Sanatana Dharma Row | Supreme Court Tags Plea Seeking FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin with Similar Petition

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged a petition seeking the registration of a first information report ... Read more

27 Sep 2023 7:10 AM GMT

Delhi Government Urges Supreme Court To Urgently Hear Plea Challenging Law Diluting Its Powers Over Services

The Delhi Government on Wednesday (September 27) requested the Supreme Court to urgently list the petition filed by it challenging the... Read more

27 Sep 2023 6:47 AM GMT

NEET-PG 2023: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Reduction Of Qualifying Percentile To Zero

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea moved by various doctor candidates against the reduction of qualifying percentile for... Read more

27 Sep 2023 6:20 AM GMT

Supreme Court Pulls Up Chhattisgarh Jail Superintendent For Producing Letter From Prisoner Regarding Withdrawal Of His Petition

The Supreme Court recently (September 25) disapproved of the conduct of the Jail Superintendent of the Durg Central Jail in Chattisgar... Read more

27 Sep 2023 6:09 AM GMT

'We're Showing How Youngsters Speak', Says Maker Of 'College Romance'; Supreme Court To Examine If Profane Language Falls Under Sec 67A IT Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (26.09.2023), while considering an appeal by the makers of the TVF web series ‘College Romance’, said tha... Read more

27 Sep 2023 5:37 AM GMT

NEET | Can't Allow Students To Participate In 2022 Counselling For MBBS Admissions Based On 2019 Results : Supreme Court

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court set aside an interim order dated July 14, 2022, passed by the High Court of Calcutta, whereby it... Read more

27 Sep 2023 5:26 AM GMT

Manipur | Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Delay in Centre's Approval for Chief Justice Appointment in High Court

While expressing renewed concerns on Tuesday over the central government's delay in deciding on various collegium recommendations for ... Read more

27 Sep 2023 4:45 AM GMT

'Army & Air Force Liable' : Supreme Court Awards Rs 1.5 Crore Compensation To Air Veteran Who Contracted HIV During Blood Transfusion

In a significant judgment that reaffirms the principles of upholding the dignity, rights, and well-being of armed forces personnel, th... Read more

26 Sep 2023 10:10 AM GMT

Supreme Court Asks ED To Not Summon BRS Leader K Kavita Till Nov 20

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Enforcement Directorate to not summon Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS... Read more

26 Sep 2023 9:09 AM GMT

Supreme Court Forms Special Bench To Hear Review Against PMLA Judgment, Hearing On Oct 18

The Supreme Court has constituted a special bench to hear the review petitions against the 2022 judgment in theRead more

26 Sep 2023 8:07 AM GMT

'70 Collegium Resolutions Pending': Supreme Court Again Raises Issue Of Centre Delaying Judges' Appointments, Says It Will 'Monitor Closely'

After a brief hiatus, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 16) again expressed concerns at the Central Government not deciding on s... Read more

26 Sep 2023 7:35 AM GMT

Lakhimpur Kheri Case : Supreme Court Allows Ashish Mishra To Stay In Delhi For Treatment Of Mother & Daughter

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 26) allowed Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, to visit and stay in... Read more

26 Sep 2023 6:38 AM GMT

Arbitration Clause In Unstamped Agreement Enforceable? Supreme Court Refers 'NN Global' To Seven-Judge Bench

The Supreme Court on Tuesday(September 26) referred to a seven-judge bench the issue whether that unstamped/insufficiently stamped arb... Read more

26 Sep 2023 5:57 AM GMT

'Trial Took 40 Years!' : Supreme Court Grants Bail To 75 Year-Old Rape-Murder Convict, Asks HC To Hear His Appeal On Priority

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 25) granted bail to a septuagenarian convicted of raping and murd... Read more

26 Sep 2023 5:13 AM GMT

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Appointment Of Archakas(Priests) In Agamic Temples In Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Monday(September 25) ordered status quo relating to the appointment of Archakas (poojari/priest) in Agamic Temple... Read more

26 Sep 2023 4:56 AM GMT

Mental Health Of Advocates Important, Work-Life Balance Necessary To Avoid Burnout : Justice Dipankar Datta

Supreme Court Judge, Justice Dipankar Datta while speaking at the International Lawyers’ Conference 2023, inter-alia, talke... Read more

26 Sep 2023 3:02 AM GMT

Manipur Violence | Issue Aadhaar Cards To Displaced Persons After UIDAI Verification : Supreme Court

Continuing its ongoing monitoring of the issues arisen out of Manipur violence, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Ju... Read more

25 Sep 2023 3:56 PM GMT

Supreme Court Constitutes 7-Judge Bench To Decide Whether MPs/MLAs Taking Bribe For Votes In Legislature Can Claim Immunity

The Supreme Court has constituted a seven-judge bench to hear the reference of the judgement in PV Narasimha Rao v State (1998) Read more

25 Sep 2023 3:37 PM GMT

S. 27 Evidence Act | Discovery Can't Be Proved Against Person If He Wasn't Accused Of Any Offence & Wasn't In Custody Of Police At The Time Of Confession: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that for a confession made to the police to be admissible under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, two essenti... Read more

25 Sep 2023 2:36 PM GMT

Supreme Court To Hear Bail Plea Of Suspended IAS Officer Pooja Singhal In Money Laundering Case On October 31

In a recent legal development, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal filed by suspended Indian Administrative... Read more

25 Sep 2023 2:20 PM GMT

Supreme Court to Hear on Oct 17 TN Anti-Corruption Agency's Plea For Fresh Probe Against Ex-CM Edappadi Palaniswami In Highway Tender Scam Case

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned until October 17 the hearing of a plea filed by Tamil Nadu Directo... Read more

25 Sep 2023 1:32 PM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea In Which It Had Earlier Raised The Issue Whether Protests Can Be Held By A Party After Approaching Court

Today, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, dismissed a writ petition filed by farmers’ group ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ which had Read more

25 Sep 2023 1:13 PM GMT

Supreme Court Directs Manipur Bar Associations To Not Prevent Lawyers Of Any Community From Appearing Before Courts; Warns Of Contempt Action

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Bar Associations in Manipur to not prevent any lawyer, regardless of their community, to appe... Read more

25 Sep 2023 10:29 AM GMT

'Don't Use Supreme Court Proceedings Or Other Reasons As Excuse To Delay Trial': Supreme Court To Satyendar Jain During Bail Plea Hearing

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned until October 9 the hearing of the bail plea of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi governme... Read more

25 Sep 2023 10:00 AM GMT

NEET-PG : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Reduction Of NEET-PG 2023 Qualifying Percentile To Zero

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 25) dismissed a petition challenging the decision of the Union Government to reduce the cut-off... Read more

25 Sep 2023 9:24 AM GMT

'No Quality Education If Student Is Penalised Based On Religion' : Supreme Court Slams UP Govt & Police On Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Uttar Pradesh Police ... Read more

25 Sep 2023 7:26 AM GMT

In A First, Sign Language Interpreter Appears In Supreme Court For Deaf Lawyer; Sparks Conversations On Accessibility

On a seemingly ordinary morning on September 22 (Friday), the Supreme Court of India had a surprise in store for all those tuned into ... Read more

25 Sep 2023 3:39 AM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute Wise Index- [August 14 – 20, 2023]

Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 639 To 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 679SUBJECT WISE INDEXAllotment of PlotsAllotment of Plots - E-auction - When th... Read more

24 Sep 2023 6:10 AM GMT

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Electronics Devices Seized From Editors Of ‘The Wire’, Says They Can’t Be Kept Indefinitely

A Delhi Court yesterday ordered release of the electronic devices seized from the editors of online portal “The Wire” during searches ... Read more

24 Sep 2023 3:45 AM GMT

Social Media Has Positive, Negative, And Balanced Impact: Justice JK Maheshwari

Speaking at the International Lawyers' Conference 2023, Justice JK Maheshwari, judge of the Supreme Court, provided a comprehensive ov... Read more

24 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Juvenile Delinquents Are Very Often Children In Need Of Care & Protection : Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice B. V. Nagarathna, judge of the Supreme Court, while delivering her address at Read more

23 Sep 2023 3:36 PM GMT

Judges Are Not Celebrities, Online Platforms Not Paparazzi Who Need To Report All Moments: Justice Sanjay Karol

The Bar Council of India International Lawyers' Conference 2023 featured a technical session addressing the impact of social media on ... Read more

23 Sep 2023 2:45 PM GMT

Judge Aspirants Get Relief; Supreme Court Sets Aside BPSC's Rejection Of Candidates For Not Producing Original Certificates

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 22) granted relief to three judicial service aspirants from Bihar whose candidatures were rejec... Read more

23 Sep 2023 9:55 AM GMT

Spirit Of Collaboration Between Institutions Necessary To Deliver Justice: CJI DY Chandrachud

"While the Constitution provides for separation of powers between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, it also creates... Read more

23 Sep 2023 9:07 AM GMT

Chandrababu Naidu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Quash FIR In Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Scam Case

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu approached the Supreme Court seeking to quash the FIR against him in connection... Read more

23 Sep 2023 8:44 AM GMT

Legal Language Must Be Simplified; Common Man Should Feel Law Is His Own : Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an address at the inauguration of the Bar Council of India International Lawyers' Conference 20... Read more

23 Sep 2023 7:41 AM GMT

High Time To Have Code Of Investigation For Police So That Guilty Don't Walk Free On Technicalities: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently expressed exasperation at having to acquit three accused persons in a case of murder and kidnapping due to ... Read more

23 Sep 2023 6:49 AM GMT

'Every Arbitrator May Not Be Legally Trained, Some Decisions Are Based On Equity' : Supreme Court Explains Scope Of Judicial Interference In Arbitral Awards

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice M.M. Sundresh, has held that while setting aside an arbitral awar... Read more

23 Sep 2023 6:16 AM GMT

Illegal Fee Of Advocate Is Not A Legal Claim: Madras High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Client For Dishonour Of Cheque Paid To Advocate

The Madras High Court recently came to the rescue of a client who had been proceeded against the Negot... Read more

23 Sep 2023 6:00 AM GMT

Section 313 CrPC - Failure To Put Incrimination Circumstances To Accused Will Not Vitiate Trial If No Prejudice Is Caused : Supreme Court

Recently, the Supreme Court adjudicated upon the issue of whether, on account of not putting the incriminating circumstance to the acc... Read more

23 Sep 2023 5:10 AM GMT

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Medical Technologists' Plea To Implement National Commission For Allied & Healthcare Professions Act

On Friday, the Supreme Court issued a notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the implementation of the National Commissi... Read more

23 Sep 2023 4:52 AM GMT

Supreme Court Acquits Two Death Row Convicts, Perplexed At Trial Court & HC Awarding Capital Punishment Despite Loopholes In Evidence

After noting "yawning gaps" in the evidence and "infirmities" in the prosecution, the Supreme Court recently acquitted thre... Read more

23 Sep 2023 4:45 AM GMT

NDPS Act | Confession To NCB Officials Not Admissible In Evidence; Possession Must Be Established To Draw Presumption Under S.54 : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (22.09.2023) held that an officer invested with powers under Section 53 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotr... Read more

23 Sep 2023 3:45 AM GMT

When Selected Candidate Joins And Then Resigns, Vacancy Must Be Filled By A Fresh Selection Process & Not From Previous Merit List: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (21.09.2023) held that an applicant who has qualified in the selection process cannot be selected agains... Read more

22 Sep 2023 3:08 PM GMT

Former CJI UU Lalit To Teach "Affirmative Action In India: A Brief Constitutional History" At IIT-Bombay

The former Chief Justice of India Justice UU Lalit will be teaching a new course titled "Affirmative Action in India: A Brief Constitu... Read more

22 Sep 2023 2:38 PM GMT

MBBS Admission In PwD Quota - Disability Assessment Report Must Explain How Candidate Can't Pursue Course: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 22) stated that persons with disabilities should not be excluded from MBBS courses merely on th... Read more

22 Sep 2023 2:15 PM GMT

Supreme Court To Organise Two Day National Annual Stakeholders Consultation On Child Protection

On 23-24 September, 2023, the Supreme Court Committee on Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare, in partnership with UNICEF India is organ... Read more

22 Sep 2023 12:56 PM GMT

Certified Copy Can Be Produced To Prove Original Sale Deed In Trial : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently made it clear that certified copy of an original sale deed is admissible in evidence in a trial. This is as... Read more

22 Sep 2023 11:46 AM GMT

Revision Of OBC Reservation List In Kerala: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Centre, Kerala Govt & KSCBC

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 22) issued notice in a contempt petition which alleged that the Union Government, the State of ... Read more

22 Sep 2023 10:21 AM GMT

Breaking: Chandrababu Naidu's Plea For Quashing FIR Dismissed, Andhra Pradesh HC Says Use Of Public Funds By Authority For "Own Benefit" Not Official Function

The Andhra Pradesh High Court today dismissed the quashing plea filed by former state Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party leader N C... Read more

22 Sep 2023 9:06 AM GMT

Krishna Janmabhoomi Case | Supreme Court Leaves It Open To Allahabad HC To Decide Plea For Survey Of Shahi Eidgah Mosque

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Tru... Read more

22 Sep 2023 8:52 AM GMT

Candidate Accused Of Heinous Offence Can't Claim Right To Appointment When Acquittal Was On 'Benefit Of Doubt' : Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that an acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically qualify a candidate for a ... Read more

22 Sep 2023 8:26 AM GMT

Sanatana Dharma Row | Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking FIR Against Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea seeking the registration of a first information report... Read more

22 Sep 2023 7:36 AM GMT

Can't Prosecute A Husband U/S 377 IPC As S. 375 IPC Exempting Marital Sex Covers All Possible Penile Penetration: MP High Court

In a significant observation liable to add to the ongoing debate regarding the criminalisation of marit... Read more

22 Sep 2023 7:10 AM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Independent Audit Of EVM Source Codes

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent audit of source codes of El... Read more

22 Sep 2023 6:27 AM GMT

BREAKING| Supreme Court Rejects Firecracker Makers' Plea To Use Barium & Joined Crackers

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an application filed by the firecracker manufacturers association to include barium with improved... Read more

22 Sep 2023 5:48 AM GMT

Prescribe Minimum Marks Requirement For Languages Other Than Tamil & English Also In TN Schools: Supreme Court In Linguistic Minorities' Plea

The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 21) made some pertinent observations with respect to Tamil Nadu Tamil Learning Act... Read more

22 Sep 2023 5:25 AM GMT

Principles To Prove Validity & Execution Of Will : Supreme Court Explains

Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Sanjay Karol, laid down certai... Read more

22 Sep 2023 4:45 AM GMT

BREAKING| Women Reservation Bill Cleared By Parliament, Rajya Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Unanimously

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday (September 21) unanimously passed the Bill proposing to reserve one-third of... Read more

21 Sep 2023 6:01 PM GMT

No Materials Prima Facie Indicating UAPA Offences Against Mahesh Raut : Bombay High Court In Bhima Koregaon Case

Observing that the material against forest rights activist Mahesh Raut couldn’t lead to a prima-facie inference that he had indulged i... Read more

21 Sep 2023 4:15 PM GMT

SARFAESI Act | Borrower's Right To Redeem Mortgage Extinguishes Once Bank Publishes Auction Notice For Secured Asset: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday(September 21) pronounced a judgement holding that the borrower's right of redemption of mortgage under t... Read more

21 Sep 2023 3:28 PM GMT

No Party Should Be Vexed Twice In A Litigation For One And The Same Cause: Supreme Court On 'Constructive Res Judicata'

Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, reiterated the established law on the doctrine of res judicata that has be... Read more

21 Sep 2023 12:56 PM GMT

Stray Dog Issue | 'Want To Issue Concrete Guidelines' : Supreme Court Lists For Hearing On Oct 18

The Supreme Court on Thursday orally remarked that it does not intend to issue any interim directions in the matter relating to the cu... Read more

21 Sep 2023 12:39 PM GMT

Supreme Court Receives Sealed Cover Report Filed By Arunachal Chief Minister In PIL Raising Corruption Allegations

The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 21) received a sealed cover report filed by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khan... Read more

21 Sep 2023 11:40 AM GMT

'What Is Achieved By Keeping Reformed Convict In Prison Forever?': Supreme Court Orders Release Of Prisoner Who Spent 26 Years In Jail

The Supreme Court today ordered the release of a convict who had spent nearly 26 years in prison, asserting that the denial of prematu... Read more

21 Sep 2023 9:13 AM GMT

Aadhaar Number Not Mandatory For Electoral Rolls, Will Make Changes In Forms To Enrol New Voters: ECI Tells Supreme Court

The Election Commission of India has given an undertaking to the Supreme Court that it will issue "appropriate clarificatory changes" ... Read more

21 Sep 2023 7:17 AM GMT

Cauvery River Dispute| Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With CWRC Order Directing Karnataka To Release 5000 Cusecs To Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) that directed the S... Read more

21 Sep 2023 6:31 AM GMT

Bhima Koregaon Case: Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Mahesh Raut, Stays Bail For One Week At NIA's Request

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Mahesh Raut an accused in the 2018 Bhima Koregaon – Elgar Parishad larger conspiracy case making... Read more

21 Sep 2023 6:04 AM GMT

Bilkis Bano Case | Convicts Argue That Remission Can Be Challenged Only Before High Courts; Supreme Court Expresses Doubts

In the Bilkis Bano case, Senior Advocate V Chitambaresh, appearing for the released convicts, told the S... Read more

21 Sep 2023 5:58 AM GMT

Women's Reservation Bill : Live Updates From Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha will consider today the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eight Amendment) Bill 2023, which seeks to provide 1/3rd ... Read more

21 Sep 2023 5:49 AM GMT2023-09-21 05:49:00

No Pension For Past Service If Central Govt Employee Resigns To Join Another Govt Post Without Permission: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently ruled that unauthorized resignation from government service for another government job will result in the f... Read more

21 Sep 2023 5:40 AM GMT

Hyderabad Cricket Association Row| Supreme Court Restrains Telangana HC & District Courts From Passing Orders Affecting Single Member Committee

The Supreme Court recently restrained the Telangana High Court and the District Courts from passing any orders in relation to the work... Read more

21 Sep 2023 5:05 AM GMT

Supreme Court Expresses Shock At HC Order Reducing Maintenance For Wife As Merely Rs.1,000 Per Month

Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal, expressed shock at the impugned judgment of the Jharkhand Hi... Read more

21 Sep 2023 3:45 AM GMT

NBDA Not Formally Registered With Central Govt Under Cable TV Rules, NBF Has Official Recognition : I&B Ministry Tells Supreme Court

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through its recent affidavit has told the Supreme Court that the NBDA (News Broadcasters ... Read more

20 Sep 2023 3:59 PM GMT

BREAKING| Lok Sabha Passes Women's Reservation Bill, 454 MPs Supporting & 2 Against

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday (September 20) passed the Bill proposing to reserve one-third of all seats fo... Read more

20 Sep 2023 3:35 PM GMT

Chennai Court Denies Bail To Minister Senthil Balaji In Money Laundering Case, Says Allegations Disclose 'Definite Role'

The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai has dismissed an application filed by Tamil Nadu Minister Senthi... Read more

20 Sep 2023 1:23 PM GMT

Do MPs/MLAs Taking Bribe For Votes Have Immunity From Criminal Law? Supreme Court Refers To 7-Judge Bench

The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred the judgement in PV Narasimha Rao v State (1998) to a seven-judge bench. The judgement ... Read more

20 Sep 2023 12:29 PM GMT

Eyewitness Account Can't Be Discarded Merely Because Of Inconsistencies With Medical Evidence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the paramount importance of eyewitness accounts in criminal trials. The Court relied on Darb... Read more

20 Sep 2023 10:18 AM GMT

Assam NRC | Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Section 6A Citizenship Act From October 17

The Supreme Court today decided that it will commence hearing the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Sectio... Read more

20 Sep 2023 7:26 AM GMT

30 Incidents of Stray Dog Bites Reported Everyday, Euthanizing Stray Dogs Only Solution: Kerala Local Body To Supreme Court

The Kannur District Panchayat from the State of Kerala in a recent affidavit has told the Supreme Court that an estimated 30 stray dog... Read more

20 Sep 2023 6:48 AM GMT

Delhi High Court Protects Actor Anil Kapoor’s Personality Rights, Restrains Use Of His Name, Image Or Voice Without Consent

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order protecting the personality rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and restrai... Read more

20 Sep 2023 6:38 AM GMT

BREAKING| Is Extending Period Of SC/ST Reservations In Lok Sabha & State Assemblies Valid? Supreme Court To Hear On November 21

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 20) posted a batch of cases challenging the reservations provided fo... Read more

20 Sep 2023 6:34 AM GMT

India’s Arbitration Law Is In A ‘Chronic State Of Animated Suspension’: Fali S Nariman

Speaking at the inaugural session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia Conference, 2023 ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 3:25 PM GMT

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Law To Ban Screening Procedure For Nursery School Admissions In Delhi

A civil rights group ‘Social Jurist’, has approached the Supreme Court against the Read more

19 Sep 2023 1:48 PM GMT

Misappropriation Of Funds Not 'Official Duty', No Sanction Required To Probe Chandrababu Naidu: Andhra Pradesh Govt Tells High Court

The Andhra Pradesh government today told the High Court that it does not need to obtain sanction to investigate former Chief Minister ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 1:22 PM GMT

Chandrababu Naidu Victim Of 'Regime Revenge', FIR Needs Prior Sanction As Per Sec 17A PC Act : Harish Salve To AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court today reserved judgment in the quashing plea filed by former state Chief Minister and ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 11:52 AM GMT

Law's Outcome Depends On Who Wields The Law In Their Hands : CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud recently spoke on how justice and the outcome of the law depends on who is wielding the ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 10:51 AM GMT

Centre's Bill On Women's Reservation Unlikely To Impact 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Here's Why

Since the announcement of a special session of Parliament last month, the air has been rife with specula... Read more

19 Sep 2023 10:38 AM GMT

'School Children So Addicted To It' : Karnataka High Court Says Govt Should Consider Bringing Age Limit For Social Media Use

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday orally suggested to the Union Government that it should bring in an age limit for the use of socia... Read more

19 Sep 2023 9:43 AM GMT

Centre Introduces Bill To Provide 1/3rd Reservation For Women In Lok Sabha & State Assemblies

On the second day (September 19) of the special session of the Parliament, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 9:14 AM GMT

Order V Rule 2 Of Civil Procedure Code Requires Service Of Summons With Plaint: Supreme Court

The Supreme recently said that service contemplated under Order V Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, implies service of summ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 7:49 AM GMT

Chandrababu Naidu's Plea Against FIR & Remand : Live Updates From Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court is now hearing the petition filed by ex-Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu against the FIR in the multi... Read more

19 Sep 2023 7:30 AM GMT2023-09-19 07:30:33

Read What Supreme Court Told Centre About Women’s Reservation Bill One Month Ago

On the inaugural day (September 18) of the special session of the Parliament, the union cabinet reporte... Read more

19 Sep 2023 6:54 AM GMT

Working For Long Period On Contractual Basis Creates No Vested Right For Regularisation: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that by working for a long period of time on contractual basis, no vested legal right is acquired for ... Read more

19 Sep 2023 5:33 AM GMT

Supreme Court To Hear ECI's Appeal Against HC Order Setting Aside Disqualification Of MP Minister Narottam Mishra On October 11

The Supreme Court, on Monday(September 18), heard the appeal pertaining to the disqualification of Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister Naro... Read more

19 Sep 2023 4:47 AM GMT

Adani-Hindenburg Case | Petitioner Questions Impartiality Of 3 Members Of Expert Committee Formed By Supreme Court, Seeks Constitution Of New Committee

In yet another development in the Adani-Hindenburg matter, the petitioner seeking a Court monitored investigation against the Adani gr... Read more

19 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Union Cabinet Approves Women's Reservation Bill : Reports

The Union Cabinet has approved the tabling of women's reservation bill, Read more

18 Sep 2023 5:18 PM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns TN Anti-Corruption Agency's Plea For Fresh Probe Against Ex-CM Edappadi Palaniswami In Highway Tender Scam Case

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a plea filed by Tamil Nadu Director of Vigilance a... Read more

18 Sep 2023 3:56 PM GMT

People Remaining Behind Bars As Undertrials A Disturbing Trend : Supreme Court Judge Justice SK Kaul

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairperson of the the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), expres... Read more

18 Sep 2023 3:45 PM GMT

Supreme Court Stays Karnataka HC Judgment Setting Aside Election Of JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna

The Supreme Court on Monday, as an interim direction, stayed the Read more

18 Sep 2023 12:25 PM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: September 11 To September 17, 2023

Judgments/OrdersIt Is Duty Of Police To Produce Imprisoned Accused Before Court, Accused Can't Be Blamed For Police's Negligence: Supr... Read more

18 Sep 2023 11:57 AM GMT

Supreme Court Seeks CBI’s Response to TMC Leader Anubrata Mondal’s Bail Plea in Cattle Smuggling Case

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mondal’s bail app... Read more

18 Sep 2023 11:46 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Madras HC Order Prohibiting Sale Of Ganesh Idols With Plaster Of Paris

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 18) refused to interfere with an order passed by the Madras High Court which disallowed the sal... Read more

18 Sep 2023 11:20 AM GMT

BREAKING| 'Nothing Has Happened' : Supreme Court Flays Maharashtra Speaker For Delaying Decision On Disqualification Petitions In Shiv Sena Matter

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 18) expressed disapproval of the delay by the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly i... Read more

18 Sep 2023 10:46 AM GMT

Can't Get Into Rivalry Between NBDA & NBF, Want Self Regulatory Mechanism For TV News Channels Tightened : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 18) orally said that it does not want to get caught up in the rivalry between rival news media ... Read more

18 Sep 2023 10:08 AM GMT

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence | Supreme Court Disbands SIT, Relieves Retired Judge Appointed To Supervise Probe

The Supreme Court on Monday disbanded a special investigation team (SIT) constituted by it to probe int... Read more

18 Sep 2023 9:05 AM GMT

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Withdraws Pleas Challenging ED Summonses After Supreme Court Asks Him To Approach HC

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren agreed to withdraw his writ petition against summonses by the Enf... Read more

18 Sep 2023 8:24 AM GMT

Most Arbitrators Are Men,This Is Indicative of Our Unconscious Gender Bias: CJI DY Chandrachud

Speaking at the inaugural session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia Conference, 2023, ... Read more

18 Sep 2023 6:31 AM GMT

Res Judicata Can't Be Decided In Application Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC As Previous Suit Documents Have To Be Seen : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has recently reiterated that the principle of res judicata cannot be invoked as a ground for the rejection of a plai... Read more

18 Sep 2023 5:54 AM GMT

Vimukta Day Lecture By Justice KV Viswanathan-Full Text

Through the course of this conversation, we will see how horrendous the Act was, which attributed criminality at the very birth with r... Read more

18 Sep 2023 5:38 AM GMT

Supreme Court Comes To Rescue Of Party Who Filed Cheque Bounce Case In Wrong Court After Noting He Got Incorrect Legal Advice

In a notable case, the Supreme Court recently gave relief to a party whose complaint for cheque dishonour was dismissed by the Magistr... Read more

18 Sep 2023 5:30 AM GMT

Motor Accident Claims : Supreme Court Directs States To Deposit Costs Towards Efforts Of Amicus Curiae

The Supreme Court recently directed all State Governments and Union Territories to deposit money with the Court's Registrar for the la... Read more

18 Sep 2023 4:38 AM GMT

CJI DY Chandrachud Cautions Lawyers Against Resorting To Strikes & Boycotts

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud cautioned against lawyers resorting to strikes and boycotting courts. Issues could always be ami... Read more

18 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

In Special Sunday Sitting, Madras High Court Stays Single Judge Order Allowing Sale Of Ganesh Idols Containing Plaster Of Paris

In a special Sunday sitting, a division bench of the Madras High Court has stayed an Read more

17 Sep 2023 11:40 AM GMT

'ED Targeting Political Opposition': Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Urges Supreme Court To Monitor Enforcement Directorate's Functioning

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has moved the Supreme Court of India against the latest summons i... Read more

17 Sep 2023 10:42 AM GMT

When UAPA Is Invoked, People Continue To Be Behind Bars Even With Little Or No Evidence, That's The Real Tragedy : Rebecca John

During a panel discussion held to mark the launch of the book, authored by Gautam Bhatia, ‘Unsealed Cover... Read more

17 Sep 2023 5:30 AM GMT

Ganesh Idols Containing Plaster Of Paris Can't Be Immersed, But Can Be Sold : Madras High Court

While trying to strike a balance between the right to carry on trade and the need to protect the enviro... Read more

17 Sep 2023 4:07 AM GMT

Need To Acknowledge That Judging Is Politicised, More Public Conversations About Judicial Ideology Necessary: Gautam Bhatia

During a panel discussion held to mark the launch of the book, authored by Gautam Bhatia, ‘Unsealed Cover... Read more

17 Sep 2023 4:00 AM GMT

In Suit For Passing Off, Plaintiff Required To Prove Figures Of Sale/ Advertisement Expenses To Establish Goodwill : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reiterated that in a suit for passing off, for establishing goodwill of the product, it is necessary for the pla... Read more

16 Sep 2023 4:09 PM GMT

Legal Heirs Of Former Ruler Entitled To Annuity After Privy Purse Abolition? Supreme Court Stays Kerala HC Order

The Supreme Court on Friday (15.09.2023), stayed the order of the Kerala High Court that had directed the State Government to pay ann... Read more

16 Sep 2023 3:23 PM GMT

Basic Structure Doctrine Is Here To Stay, It Has Been Embraced By Other Countries Too : Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman

The basic structure doctrine has achieved constitutional permanence not only in India, but also in six ... Read more

16 Sep 2023 9:56 AM GMT

WB Registration Act | Registrar Cannot Exercise Power Of Substantive Review While Cancelling Society's Registration : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court where it was held that the Registrar of Society can on... Read more

16 Sep 2023 9:34 AM GMT

Are Orphans Entitled To Quota Under Right To Education Act? Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union, States

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 15, 2023), sought the response of the Union Government and all State Governments on whether Sec... Read more

16 Sep 2023 9:17 AM GMT

Lack Of Positive Viscera Report Not Conclusive Proof That Victim Didn’t Die Of Poisoning: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction In Dowry Death Case

The Supreme Court recently upheld the conviction of the appellants in a dowry death case, despite the absence of a positive viscera re... Read more

16 Sep 2023 6:58 AM GMT

Sedition Law Challenge | Supreme Court Says 1962 Kedar Nath Singh Decision Didn't Consider Article 14 Aspect

In its recent order referring the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Sedition law under Section 124A of the... Read more

16 Sep 2023 6:40 AM GMT

Bombay High Court Judge Recuses After Receiving Letter Alleging Bias, Orders CBI To Probe Sender

Justice Bharati Dangre of the Bombay High Court has recused from hearing a criminal revision application after she received a letter a... Read more

16 Sep 2023 5:15 AM GMT

Manipur Violence | Supreme Court Issues Clarifications On Means Of Taking Statements Of Victims & Witnesses

In the matter pertaining to Manipur violence, the Supreme Court today clarified the means through which the statements of the victims ... Read more

16 Sep 2023 4:28 AM GMT

'Sanatana Dharma' Is A Set Of Eternal Duties, Idea Being Gained That It's Only About Promoting Casteism & Untouchability: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court on Friday observed that “Sanadhana Dharma” is a set of eternal duties including d... Read more

16 Sep 2023 3:42 AM GMT

Are Civilian Employees Of Armed Forces Unit Run Canteens Government Servants? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

The Supreme Court on Thursday(Sep 14) referred a significant case regarding the employment status of civilian employees working in Uni... Read more

16 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

UGC Pay Scale: Supreme Court Grants Benefit Of Revised Pay Scale To Two Physical Instructors Despite Subsequent Karnataka G.O Denying Benefit

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (13.09.203) granted the benefit of revised UGC pay scale as per a 1999 Karnataka Government Order (G... Read more

16 Sep 2023 3:08 AM GMT

BREAKING | Bar Council Of India Offers To Hold CLAT, Says NLU Consortium Is A Non-Statutory Body

The Bar Council of India on Friday offered to conduct the Common Law Entrance Test (CLAT) for admissions to law schools. The apex lawy... Read more

16 Sep 2023 1:51 AM GMT

Notion That Migrants & Asylum Seekers Have No Rights Must Change : Justice S Muralidhar

Justice (Retd.) S. Muralidhar, while delivering the keynote address on the topic “Opening Doors to Justice: Prevention o... Read more

15 Sep 2023 4:23 PM GMT

Prepared Platform To Assess Top 50 Judges Of Country Who Would Be Considered For Elevation To Supreme Court : CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Friday said that steps are being taken to bring more transparency into the collegium ... Read more

15 Sep 2023 2:52 PM GMT

Madras Tax Bar Challenges CGST Appellate Tribunal Provisions; Supreme Court Issues Notice

On Friday, the Supreme Court issued notice on a petition filed by the Madras Tax Bar challenging the constitutional validity of Sectio... Read more

15 Sep 2023 1:55 PM GMT

CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Disapproval Of Manipur High Court Admitting PIL Seeking To Quash Editors Guild Report

On Friday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed his disapproval of the manner in which the Manipur High Court admitt... Read more

15 Sep 2023 1:32 PM GMT

Supreme Court Seeks Report From NALSA On Implementation Of Women’s Integrated Help System

Today, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court called for a report from National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in a Public Interest L... Read more

15 Sep 2023 12:58 PM GMT

70% Medical Colleges Not Paying Stipend To MBBS Interns? Supreme Court Seeks National Medical Commission's Response

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 15) directed the National Medical Commission to respond to a complaint that 70 percentage of me... Read more

15 Sep 2023 11:30 AM GMT

'Complaint Against Editors Guild Report Is Govt's Counter-Narrative' : Supreme Court Extends Protection For EGI Members From Manipur Police FIR

In the petition challenging FIRs lodged against the members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) over a fact-finding report published b... Read more

15 Sep 2023 11:18 AM GMT

Will Defer Summons To Telangana CM's Daughter K Kavitha By 10 Days, ED Tells Supreme Court

Hours after summoning Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha for questioning on Friday, the Enfo... Read more

15 Sep 2023 10:38 AM GMT

[LIVE NOW] Justice (Retd.) S Muralidhar To Speak On “Opening Doors To Get Justice- Prevention of Violence Against Migrant Women”

Migration & Asylum Project (MAP) is organizing a Panel Discussion on the topic “Opening Doors To Get Justice- Prevention of ... Read more

15 Sep 2023 9:48 AM GMT

CJI DY Chandrachud Rebukes Lawyer For Saying That Supreme Court Should Hear Ordinary Cases Instead Of Constitution Bench Matters

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday (September 15) expressed his strong disapproval of an advocate's email which stated th... Read more

15 Sep 2023 8:18 AM GMT

Manish Sisodia Bail | Singhvi Raises Concerns About Media Reports On Case During Supreme Court Hearing

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, while appearing for former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sis... Read more

15 Sep 2023 7:57 AM GMT

Supreme Court To Hear Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's Plea Against ED Summons On September 18

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday, September 18, a writ petition filed by Jharkhand chief minister ... Read more

15 Sep 2023 7:33 AM GMT

Are Virtual Hearings Allowed? If Not, Why? Supreme Court Asks All High Courts, NCLAT, NCDRC & NGT

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 15) asked the Registrar Generals of all High Courts and the Registrars of the National Company ... Read more

15 Sep 2023 7:15 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against UP Congress Leader Over Alleged 'Modi-Adani Love Affair’ Remark

Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by the Secretary of UP Youth Congress, Sachin Chaudhary, seeking to quash an FI... Read more

15 Sep 2023 5:44 AM GMT

Cooperative Society Not Doing Banking Business But Providing Credit Facilities To Members Eligible For Sec 80P Deduction Under Income Tax Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that if a cooperative society does not transact the business of banking as defined in Section 5 (b) of the ... Read more

15 Sep 2023 5:19 AM GMT

Supreme Court Deprecates Advocates Raising Unnecessary Objections To Questions In Cross-Examinations, Urges Bar To Cooperate With Trial Courts

The Supreme Court on Thursday (14.09.2023) expressed concern about the huge pendency of suits in Trial Courts in Maharashtra and urged... Read more

15 Sep 2023 4:41 AM GMT

Judges Do Make Political Choices; Politics & Judicial Functioning Not As Separate As We Want: Justice (Retd) S Muralidhar

Former Orissa High Court chief justice S Muralidhar said that politics and judicial functioning are get... Read more

15 Sep 2023 3:07 AM GMT

Haryana Govt Justifies Rejecting High Court's Recommendations On District Judges Appointment, Cites Legal Opinion By Union Law Ministry

The Haryana government today defended its action of rejecting the recommendations made by the High Court for appointment of Additional... Read more

14 Sep 2023 4:05 PM GMT

Bilkis Bano Case | Supreme Court Refers To 'Privilege' Of Convicts In Getting Parole For Hundreds Of Days Unlike Many Other Convicts

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned if the non-payment of fines by the convicts in the Bilkis Bano... Read more

14 Sep 2023 3:50 PM GMT

News Anchor Sudhir Chaudhary & Aaj Tak Channel Approach Karnataka High Court Against FIR Over Alleged Fake News

TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary and Hindi news channel Aaj Tak have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the First Inf... Read more

14 Sep 2023 3:32 PM GMT

High Courts Should Call For Monthly Reports From Special MP/MLA Courts To Track Disposals : Amicus Suggests To Supreme Court

Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae appointed by the Supreme Court in the matter relating to criminal cases again... Read more

14 Sep 2023 1:06 PM GMT

WATCH LIVE NOW-Launch Of Gautam Bhatia's Book "Unsealed Covers" And Panel Discussion-Justice (Rtd) Muralidhar, Rebecca John

Harper Collins Publishers invites you to the highly-anticipated book launch of "Unsealed Covers: A Decade Of The Constitution, Th... Read more

14 Sep 2023 12:54 PM GMT

Firecracker Ban | Cases Against Persons Bursting May Not Be The Solution, Find The Source & Take Action : Supreme Court To Delhi Police

The Supreme Court Thursday told the Delhi Police that the issues relating to violation of the firecracker ban imposed in Delhi NCR mus... Read more

14 Sep 2023 12:42 PM GMT

Mental Illness No Bar To Pursue MBBS Course If NEET-UG Is Qualified : National Medical Commission Tells Supreme Court

The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently informed the Supreme Court that individuals diagnosed wi... Read more

14 Sep 2023 11:40 AM GMT

Delay Beyond 90 Days For Appeal Under NIA Act Can Be Condoned, Rules Bombay High Court; Disagrees With Views Of Kerala & Calcutta HCs

In a significant judgement, the Bombay High Court has held that an appeal against a trial court’s order can be entertained ... Read more

14 Sep 2023 11:02 AM GMT

'Can't Convict One Accused & Acquit Another When Evidence Is Same' : Supreme Court Acquits Persons Who Didn't File Appeal

The jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution can be invoked even suo motu in compelling cases, observed the Supreme ... Read more

14 Sep 2023 10:02 AM GMT

Prime Minister Lauds Supreme Court & CJI For Making SC Data Available On National Judicial Data Grid

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi lauded the Supreme Court and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for the onboarding of the Supreme ... Read more

14 Sep 2023 9:40 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Lakshadweep Administration’s Decision to Drop Meat From School Mid-Day Meal Menu

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday refused to interfere with the Lakshadweep administration’s decis... Read more

14 Sep 2023 8:20 AM GMT

'Is This The Way You Train Juniors?' : Supreme Court Imposes Costs On Advocate For Sending Unprepared Junior Counsel To Seek Adjournment

The Supreme Court today expressed its strong disapproval today when a junior counsel appeared before it unprepared and sought an adjou... Read more

14 Sep 2023 7:26 AM GMT

Unacceptable That National Law University Jodhpur Has Only Contractual Teachers; Can't Expect Excellence Without Regular Staff : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns at the National Law University, Jodhpur, operating only with contractual teachers. "T... Read more

14 Sep 2023 6:39 AM GMT

In A First, Supreme Court Data Available On National Judicial Data Grid On Real Time Basis; Boost For Transparency, Says CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today that the Supreme Court is officially 'onboard' with the National Judicial Data G... Read more

14 Sep 2023 6:20 AM GMT

[TODAY AT 6PM] Launch Of Gautam Bhatia's Book "Unsealed Covers" And Panel Discussion. [WATCH LIVE]

Harper Collins Publishers invites you to the highly-anticipated book launch of "Unsealed Covers: A Decade Of The Constitution, Th... Read more

14 Sep 2023 6:09 AM GMT

Standard Of Proof To Prove Insanity Is Only 'Reasonable Doubt' : Supreme Court Acquits Man Accused Of Killing His Grandfather

The Supreme court observed that the standard of proof to prove the lunacy or insanity is only ‘reasonabl... Read more

14 Sep 2023 5:58 AM GMT

Kerala High Court Rejects Plea To Erect Saffron Flags At Temple; Says Temple's Sanctity Shouldn't Be Diminished By Political Acts

The Kerala High Court recently held that in order to maintain the sanctity and tranquility of the temples, it cannot permit putting up... Read more

14 Sep 2023 5:32 AM GMT

Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence For Men Who Murdered Woman Alleging Witchcraft

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the rigorous life imprisonment sentence of the convicts in a witchcraft-related murder ... Read more

14 Sep 2023 5:12 AM GMT

In Partition Suit, Every Interested Party Deemed To Be A Plaintiff; No Bar In Passing Numerous Preliminary Decrees: Supreme Court

In a recent development, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, made an important observation that in a suit for partition, every inte... Read more

14 Sep 2023 4:20 AM GMT

Amicus Curiae Supports Life Ban On Convicted Politicians; Says Sec 8 RP Act Unreasonable For Limiting Disqualification Period

Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae appointed by the Supreme Court in the matter relating to criminal cases again... Read more

14 Sep 2023 4:12 AM GMT

Parliament Special Session Will Consider Bill On Election Commissioners' Appointment Process

The Parliament will consider in its Special Session next week the Bill introduced by the Central Government to regulate the appointmen... Read more

13 Sep 2023 4:07 PM GMT

Specific Performance Suit - When No Time Is Fixed For Performance, Limitation Runs From Period When Plaintiff Had Notice Of Refusal : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (12.09.2023) held that, when no time is fixed for specific performance of a contract, then the limitation... Read more

13 Sep 2023 2:39 PM GMT

We Must Move From “Corporate Social Responsibility” to “Corporate Legal Responsibility”: Justice BR Gavai

Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai represented the Supreme Court of India in the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association Conference a... Read more

13 Sep 2023 2:32 PM GMT

Union Cabinet Approves E-Courts Phase III For 4 Years With Budget Of Rs.7210 Crore

The Union Cabinet today approved the e-Courts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme spanning four years (2023 onwards) with... Read more

13 Sep 2023 2:21 PM GMT

LMV License Issue: Supreme Court Concerned About Impact On Drivers' Livelihood If 'Mukund Dewangan' Is Reversed; Urges Centre To Consider Amendments

Deferring the hearing on the Light Motor Vehicle Driving License issue, a Supreme Court Constitution Bench on Wednesday... Read more

13 Sep 2023 1:46 PM GMT

Supreme Court Asks Delhi Police How It Plans To Enforce Firecracker Ban In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi Police on how they were going to implement the firecracker ban imposed in the Nati... Read more

13 Sep 2023 12:33 PM GMT

'Won't Interfere With Firecracker Ban In Delhi, Find Other Ways To Celebrate': Supreme Court To Manoj Tiwari MP

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 13) told BJP MP Manoj Tiwari that it won't interfere with the firecracker ban imposed in the... Read more

13 Sep 2023 10:24 AM GMT

'Police Briefing Should Not Result In Media Trial': Supreme Court Directs MHA To Frame Guidelines; Asks DGPs To Give Suggestions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to prepare a comprehensive manual on media briefings by pol... Read more

13 Sep 2023 10:02 AM GMT

Civil Service Exam: Supreme Court Gives Relief To Candidates Who Were Barred From Mains For Not Submitting Certificates; Asks UPSC To Issue Admit Cards

In a significant order today, the Supreme Court came to the aid of candidates who faced the cancellation of their candidature in the u... Read more

13 Sep 2023 8:32 AM GMT

Arbitration Clause In Unstamped Agreements Enforceable? CJI Says Curative Petition Will Be Heard Soon, Seeks Assistance Of Specialised Lawyers

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will soon hear the curative petition on the issue whether that unstamped/insufficiently st... Read more

13 Sep 2023 7:11 AM GMT

Skill Development Scam: Andhra Pradesh HC Stays Till Sep 18 Proceedings In CID's Custody Plea Against Former CM Chandrababu Naidu

The Andhra Pradesh High Court today stayed till next Monday the Court proceedings (in the State C... Read more

13 Sep 2023 6:08 AM GMT

Section 148 NI Act - Deposit Of Minimum 20% Amount Is Not An Absolute Rule; Can Be Relaxed If Exceptional Case Is Made Out: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that deposit of minimum 20% amount under Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act as a condition to suspen... Read more

13 Sep 2023 5:57 AM GMT

Should Banks Inform Borrowers About Changes In Interest Rates, Give Annual Loan Statements? Supreme Court Asks RBI

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (September 11) requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to submit... Read more

13 Sep 2023 5:10 AM GMT

Manipur: Petitioners Tell Supreme Court That Lawyers Aren't Willing To Appear For Them Due To Threats

Senior Advocate Anand Grover told the Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 12) that members of a particular community in Manipur are fo... Read more

13 Sep 2023 4:38 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the proceedings in the election petition filed against Congress MLA K Babu pending before... Read more

12 Sep 2023 4:35 PM GMT

Fake Motor Accident Claims: Supreme Court Seeks Status Reports From States, Asks Bar Councils About Actions Against Errant Advocates

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court resumed its hearing concerning the filing of fake claim petitions for getting compensation under... Read more

12 Sep 2023 3:46 PM GMT

Highly Qualified And Earning Wife Not Disclosing Her True Income Won't Be Entitled To Maintenance From Husband: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has said that a wife cannot be entitled to maintenance by the husband when she is highly qualified and has been e... Read more

12 Sep 2023 3:30 PM GMT

Bar Association Can't Abstain From Court To Condole Lawyer's Death: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Odisha Bar Association

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to a bar association in Odisha for abstaining from court work for a day citing the death of... Read more

12 Sep 2023 2:49 PM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: 4-10th September, 2023

Judgments/OrdersPreventive Detention Laws Are Exceptional Measures, Not To Be Invoked When Ordinary Criminal Law Provides Remedies: Su... Read more

12 Sep 2023 2:46 PM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Recall Judgment Holding That Ayurved Doctors Can't Have Equal Pay As Allopathy Doctors; Asks Parties To Seek Review

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain applications seeking recall of its judgment delivered on April 26, 2023, which held ... Read more

12 Sep 2023 2:09 PM GMT

'Sorry State Of Affairs': Supreme Court Criticises Registry For Shifting Blame On Court Masters For Not Complying With Order

The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticized the Registry for shifting the blame on Court Masters for not complying with the Court’s orders... Read more

12 Sep 2023 1:06 PM GMT

Privately Watching Porn Video Without Exhibiting It To Others Will Not Attract Offence Of Obscenity U/S 292 IPC: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court last week quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a man who was arrested by the Police from roadside for ... Read more

12 Sep 2023 10:29 AM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses Axis Bank's Appeal, Upholds Condonation of Delay In CIRP By SBI Against Corporate Debtor

The Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal by Axis Bank Limited(appellant), thereby affirming the condonation of delay in initiating ... Read more

12 Sep 2023 10:01 AM GMT

'Not Even An Apology Tendered': Criticising Gujarat Govt For Delay In Deciding Premature Release, Supreme Court Grants Parole To Prisoner

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the release of a prisoner on parole, due to the delay of one year on the part of the Gujarat Gove... Read more

12 Sep 2023 9:33 AM GMT

Supreme Court Extends Interim Bail of AAP Leader Satyendar Jain in Money Laundering Case Until September 25

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned until September 25 the hearing of the bail plea of Aam Aadmi Par... Read more

12 Sep 2023 9:05 AM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing In SNC Lavalin Case At CBI's Request

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the appeals filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the discharge of Ker... Read more

12 Sep 2023 7:55 AM GMT

BREAKING| Supreme Court Refers Sedition Law Challenge To Larger Bench, Says New Bill To Replace IPC Can't Affect Past Cases

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 12) referred the petitions challenging the sedition law (Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code... Read more

12 Sep 2023 7:06 AM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Umar Khalid's Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case; To Hear After Four Weeks

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted leave in the bail application of former JNU scholar and activist Um... Read more

12 Sep 2023 6:08 AM GMT

Whether SIT Is A 'Police Station' And Is Competent To File Chargesheet Under Section 173(2) CrPC? Supreme Court To Consider

The Supreme Court on Monday (September 11) issued notice on a petition raising a significant question regarding the authority of a Spe... Read more

12 Sep 2023 5:26 AM GMT

Article 20(1) Of Constitution Doesn't Bar Retrospective Application Of Procedural Changes In Criminal Trial : Supreme Court

A Supreme Court constitution bench on Monday(September 11) reiterated that any change in procedure afte... Read more

12 Sep 2023 4:43 AM GMT

Gyanvapi-Kashi Title Dispute | 'Procedural Aberration, Jurisdictional Impropriety': Allahabad HC CJ Specifies Reasons For Withdrawing Cases From Single-Judge

In a significant order, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has specified the reasons f... Read more

11 Sep 2023 5:00 PM GMT

Supreme Court Disapproves Of High Court Order Limiting Bail To Three Months

The Supreme Court recently disapproved of an order passed by a High Court which restricted the bail to a particular period.

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11 Sep 2023 4:31 PM GMT

Once A Law Is Declared Unconstitutional, It Becomes Inoperative From Its Inception; Void Ab Initio : Supreme Court

Once a law is declared unconstitutional on grounds of it infringing any of the fundamental rights guara... Read more

11 Sep 2023 3:37 PM GMT

Bombay High Court Informs That Order Was Uploaded; Supreme Court Expresses Disappointment At Counsel's Misleading Statement

The Supreme Court recently expressed its disappointment over a counsel misleading the court by submitting that the Bombay High Court h... Read more

11 Sep 2023 2:58 PM GMT

SEBI Concealed 2014 DRI Alert About Adani Group Manipulations, Has Conflict Of Interest : Petitioner Tells Supreme Court

In the Adani-Hindenburg matter, the petitioner seeking a Court monitored investigation against the Adani group companies has filed a n... Read more

11 Sep 2023 1:41 PM GMT

'It's A Report After All, Not An Offence Committed On Ground': Supreme Court To Manipur Police On FIRs Against Editors Guild Members

In the petition challenging FIRs lodged against the members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) over a fact-finding report published b... Read more

11 Sep 2023 8:48 AM GMT

DBS Bank Directors Can't Be Prosecuted For Acts Of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Before Amalgamation : Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case

The Supreme Court today ruled that DBS Bank and its directors, who were appointed after the amalgamation with Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) ... Read more

11 Sep 2023 7:59 AM GMT

Lawyer's Injury Due To Dog Attack Sparks Discussion On Stray Dog Issue In Supreme Court; CJI Urged To Take Suo Motu Cognizance

The Supreme Court today witnessed a courtroom exchange on the growing 'street dog menace' in the country. Chief Justice of India DY Ch... Read more

11 Sep 2023 6:45 AM GMT

It Is Duty Of Police To Produce Imprisoned Accused Before Court, Accused Can't Be Blamed For Police's Negligence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently stated that when accused persons are in prison, it is the duty of the police to produce them before the tri... Read more

11 Sep 2023 6:07 AM GMT

Public Servants Lose Immunity In Pre-2014 Corruption Cases; Supreme Court Clarifies That Striking Down Of Sec 6A DSPE Act Has Retrospective Effect

In a significant development, a constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Monday declared that its 2014... Read more

11 Sep 2023 5:17 AM GMT

Summoning Special Session Of Parliament Without Disclosing Agenda To Members Is Improper : PDT Achary

Summoning a Special Session of the Parliament without revealing the agenda is improper and unprecedented, said Constitutional law expe... Read more

11 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Recent Important Judgments On Service Law - Appointments, Pension, Disciplinary Proceedings

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Appointment Can’t Be Denied Citing Suppression of Mater... Read more

10 Sep 2023 10:32 AM GMT

Supreme Court Upholds Centre's Decision To Relax AGR Dues Payment By Telecom Cos; But Says Filing Application To Modify Orders Was More Appropriate

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the September 2021 Cabinet decision to relax p... Read more

10 Sep 2023 8:13 AM GMT

Every Senior Advocate Should Recruit & Mentor At Least One Member From Marginalized Community In Their Chambers: Justice P.S. Narasimha

Justice P.S. Narasimha, judge of the Supreme Cour,t while talking about the efforts required by the legal fraternity to adv... Read more

10 Sep 2023 5:18 AM GMT

Party Has Right To Address Final Arguments Before NCDRC Despite Not Filing Written Version : Supreme Court

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi (NCDRC), wh... Read more

10 Sep 2023 3:57 AM GMT

Employee Found Unsuitable For Job Can Be Dismissed Without Notice During Probationary Period : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated the distinction between simpliciter termination and punitive termination. This distinction is cr... Read more

9 Sep 2023 12:58 PM GMT

'State Assisted Accused, Failed To Prosecute Fairly': Supreme Court Directs Bihar Govt To Compensate Victims In 1995 Double Murder Case

Last week, the Supreme Court sentenced former Member of Parliament (MP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Prabhunath Singh to life... Read more

9 Sep 2023 10:15 AM GMT

Fact Check: Did The Supreme Court Really Allow Advocates To Solemnize Marriages In Their Chambers?

Recently, several media reports have been doing the rounds stating that the Supreme Court has allowed advocates to solemnize marriages... Read more

9 Sep 2023 8:33 AM GMT

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 -Constitution Of India

Article 299 - No immunity from statute merely because a contract is entered in the President's name. Glock Asia-Pacific Ltd. v. Union ... Read more

9 Sep 2023 4:52 AM GMT

Old Goa Heritage Zone : Supreme Court Says HC Should Have Relegated Matter To ASI Instead Of Quashing Order To Demolish Structure

Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court has issued a notice in a Special Leave Petition filed by the Save Old Goa A... Read more

9 Sep 2023 3:42 AM GMT

EVMs Non-Tamperable, Demand For 100% VVPAT Verification ‘Regressive’: Election Commission Tells Supreme Court

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has staunchly defended el... Read more

8 Sep 2023 8:36 AM GMT

Supreme Court Releases Man Incarcerated For 12 Years After Finding That He Was A Juvenile At The Time Of Offence

The Supreme Court recently directed the release of a man who had undergone 12 years of imprisonment, after finding that he was a juven... Read more

8 Sep 2023 7:36 AM GMT

SLP Cannot Be Filed To Challenge An Order Passed By High Court On Administrative Side: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a special leave petition challenging an order passed by High Court on the administrative side.

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8 Sep 2023 6:22 AM GMT

Courts Must Interfere In Election Process If There's Unjust Executive Action Or Attempt To Disturb Level Playing Field : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that as a general rule, the courts do not interfere in election matters. However, the court... Read more

8 Sep 2023 5:00 AM GMT

Denotified Tribes Face Disproportionate Criminalisation, Discrimination In Jobs & Education : Justice PS Narasimha

On the occasion of Vimukta Diwas, Justice P.S. Narasimha delivered a lecture on ‘Justice For Marginalised In A Constitutio... Read more

8 Sep 2023 4:45 AM GMT

'One Nation, One Election' Will Reduce Democratic Accountability : Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi

Holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies can result in the dilution of democratic accountabilit... Read more

8 Sep 2023 4:00 AM GMT

Legislature Can't Directly Overrule Judgment, But Law Can Be Made To Alter Basis Of Court Verdict : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that it is permissible for the legislature to remove a defect in an earlier legislation, ... Read more

7 Sep 2023 1:58 PM GMT

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks FIR Against DMK Leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and A Raja For Remarks Against 'Sanatana Dharma'

An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking registration of an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanid... Read more

7 Sep 2023 1:43 PM GMT

MoU Signed Between Supreme Court Of India & Supreme Court Of Singapore For Judicial Cooperation

During an official visit to Singapore, Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud met with the Chief Justice of Singapore Sundaresh Meno... Read more

7 Sep 2023 1:25 PM GMT

What Is Cruelty For A Woman May Not Be Cruelty For A Man, More Broad Approach Needed When Wife Seeks Divorce : Supreme Court

While allowing a petition filed by an estranged wife seeking divorce, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (06.09.2023) said that the word ... Read more

7 Sep 2023 11:46 AM GMT

Litigants Liable For Civil Contempt On Violating Undertaking Given On Their Behalf By Advocate To Court : Supreme Court

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court held that litigants will be liable for 'civil contempt' on wilful breach of undertaking given... Read more

7 Sep 2023 11:03 AM GMT

High Courts Cannot Refuse To Follow SC Judgment On Ground Of Review/Reference Pending Against It; In Case Of Conflicting Judgments, Follow Earlier One : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that the High Courts cannot refuse to follow its binding judgment on the ground that a refe... Read more

7 Sep 2023 9:52 AM GMT

IBC - Liquidator Can't Cancel Valid Auction On Mere Expectation Of Fetching Higher Price; No Unfettered Discretion : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that even though the highest bidder in an auction sale under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 20... Read more

7 Sep 2023 8:42 AM GMT

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973]

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Difference in the power of Police to register and investigate an FIR under Section 154(1) read with... Read more

7 Sep 2023 8:39 AM GMT

Cheque Bounce Case Can Be Quashed U/S 482 Only If Amount Is Patently Non-Recoverable; Whether Debt Time-Barred Or Not Is A Question Of Evidence :SC

The Supreme Court observed that the question whether a cheque was issued towards a time barred debt is to be decided on evidence.

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7 Sep 2023 7:43 AM GMT

Ensure Advocates Representing State Are Paid In Time, Unfortunate That They’ve To Approach Court : Supreme Court To UP Govt

The Supreme Court on Monday (04.09.2023) expressed its displeasure at advocates being constrained to approach the court to recover leg... Read more

7 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Supreme Court Stays Disqualification Of Elected Members Of Anjuna Panchayat, Goa

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 6) stayed the disqualification of two elected members (Sarpanch and Ward member) of the Anju... Read more

7 Sep 2023 1:21 AM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Bihar Caste Survey Case Until October

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in a batch of pleas doubting the constitutionality ... Read more

6 Sep 2023 4:00 PM GMT

'Unprecedented' : Supreme Court Slams Ladakh Administration For Denying Symbol To JK National Conference In LAHDC-Kargil Elections

The Union Territory of Ladakh has come under the harsh criticism of the Supreme Court for denying the 'plough' symbol for the Jammu an... Read more

6 Sep 2023 3:22 PM GMT

'One Can't Apply One Bail Order To All Subsequent Cases' : Supreme Court Refuses Bail In PACL Scam

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (05.09.2023) refused to grant bail to Gurmeet Singh and Subrata Bhattacharya, erstwhile directors of PACL... Read more

6 Sep 2023 1:52 PM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of PIL Seeking EVM-VVPAT Tally, Says There Is No Urgency

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday expressed doubts over a public interest litigation (PIL) petiti... Read more

6 Sep 2023 1:30 PM GMT

Manipur Govt Opposes Meitei Christian Group's Plea In Supreme Court As 'Selective'; 'Whataboutery', Lawyer Responds

On Wednesday, Senior Advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Meitei Christian Churches Council, Manipur (MCCCM) in a petition concer... Read more

6 Sep 2023 1:20 PM GMT

‘Lien’ Of Govt Servants Cease Only When They're Appointed On Another Post ‘Substantively’/Confirmed Or Absorbed Permanently : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a ‘lien’ of a government servant only ceases to exist when he/she is appointed on another post ‘substa... Read more

6 Sep 2023 12:44 PM GMT

Judges' Committee's Lawyer Objects To Manipur Govt's Statement Against Her; CJI Tells SG, 'Keep The Counsel Out Of It'

Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora, who is representing the judges' committee Read more

6 Sep 2023 10:08 AM GMT

Vandalism Of Manipur Lawyer's Home : Supreme Court Bar Association Condemns Attempts To Intimidate Advocates

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed serious concerns at Read more

6 Sep 2023 9:51 AM GMT

[TODAY AT 6PM] Vimukta Diwas Lecture On ‘Justice For Marginalised In A Constitutional Democracy’ By Justice P.S. Narasimha

CEDE is hosting a lecture on the occasion of Vimukta Diwas Today at 5PM

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6 Sep 2023 9:01 AM GMT

Carrying Capacity Of 13 Himalayan States Should Be Assessed, Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has submitted a report before the Apex Court suggesting the constituti... Read more

6 Sep 2023 8:57 AM GMT

Article 370| 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day

Yesterday marked the final day of arguments in the long-pending case challenging the Union Government's 2019 decision to repeal the sp... Read more

6 Sep 2023 8:44 AM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking 2 Years' Cooling Off Period For Retired Judges' Post-Retirement Appointments

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking a ‘cooling ... Read more

6 Sep 2023 8:30 AM GMT

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Editors Guild Of India Members From Manipur Police FIRs Over Fact Finding Report

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim protection to four members of the Editors Guild of India from the FIRs registered by th... Read more

6 Sep 2023 7:36 AM GMT

Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case : Supreme Court Asks UP Police About Status Of Investigation, Protection Of Victim

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 6) asked the Superintendent of Police, Muzzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) to file a report regar... Read more

6 Sep 2023 7:10 AM GMT

Judges' Appointments | Supreme Court To Hear On Sept 26 Contempt Petition Against Centre Over Delay In Notifying Appointments

The Supreme Court has directed to list a plea against the central government sitting over names reiterat... Read more

6 Sep 2023 5:55 AM GMT

Editors Guild Of India Members Approaches Supreme Court Against Manipur Police FIR Over Fact-Finding Report

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea filed by the Editor's Guild of India (EGI) against the Manipur police's action of register... Read more

6 Sep 2023 5:36 AM GMT

BREAKING| Supreme Court Sets Aside Notification For LAHDC-Kargil Elections; Holds JKNC Entitled To 'Plough' Symbol

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the notification issued by the Union Territory of Ladakh on Aug... Read more

6 Sep 2023 5:19 AM GMT

Judge Is Not A Mere Recording Machine; Must Actively Search For Truth In Trial : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court On September 4 overturned a judgment of the Patna High Court which confirmed the death sentence of a convict for the... Read more

6 Sep 2023 4:14 AM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statutte Wise Index [August 7 – 13, 2023]

Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 609 To 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 638 SUBJECT WISE INDEXAbkari ActPerson receiving information of crime or detecti... Read more

6 Sep 2023 4:09 AM GMT

One Country, Many Names: What The Architects Of Our Nation Said About ‘India, That Is, Bharat’ In Constituent Assembly

Hundreds of years ago, famous English playwright William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? That whic... Read more

6 Sep 2023 3:26 AM GMT

Breaking: Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Tushar Gandhi's Plea In Muzaffarnagar Child Slapping Case Seeking Time-Bound And Independent Investigation

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow, a petition filed by Tushar Gandhi seeking directions for a time-bound and independent investigat... Read more

5 Sep 2023 5:43 PM GMT

Senthil Balaji’s Continuation As Minister Without Portfolio Doesn’t Augur Well With Constitutional Principles : Madras High Court

The Madras High Court on Tuesday left it to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin to take a call o... Read more

5 Sep 2023 4:04 PM GMT

New Constitution Bench In Supreme Court To Hear Issues Related To Assam NRC, Reservations In Legislative Assemblies, Immunity For MPs/MLAs In Bribery Cases

As per a recent notification, a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will commence hearing three cases of immense constitution sign... Read more

5 Sep 2023 3:47 PM GMT

UPSC Civil Service Exam : Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Of Candidates Who Were Denied EWS Reservation Due To Error In Certificates

The Supreme Court on Tuesday(September 5) reserved its judgment on a petition filed by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) candidat... Read more

5 Sep 2023 1:59 PM GMT

Article 370 Case Petitioner Files Affidavit In Supreme Court Affirming Oath To Uphold Indian Constitution & Protect Territorial Integrity

National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Mohammad Akbar Lone, who is the lead petitioner in the batch of petitions challeng... Read more

5 Sep 2023 11:41 AM GMT

BREAKING | Jammu & Kashmir Special Status : Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In Article 370 Case After 16-Day Hearing

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 5) reserved its judgment in the long-pending case challenging th... Read more

5 Sep 2023 10:54 AM GMT

Private Class 12 Student Eligible To Take NEET, Says NMC; Supreme Court Allows MBBS Admission

The Supreme Court recently allowed a candidate who passed Class 12 as a private student to take admission for MBBS course after NEET c... Read more

5 Sep 2023 9:27 AM GMT

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Restoration Of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Membership

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court challenging the restoration of Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi's... Read more

5 Sep 2023 8:51 AM GMT

Section 162 CrPC Does Not Prevent A Trial Court From Putting Questions To Witnesses Suo Motu To Contradict Them : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that Section 162 CrPC does not affect a Court's power to look into documents or put questions to witnesses ... Read more

5 Sep 2023 6:11 AM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Until Next Week Hearing Of Umar Khalid's Bail Plea In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the bail hearing of former JNU scholar and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi r... Read more

5 Sep 2023 5:46 AM GMT

Statutory Provision Can't Be Declared Ultra Vires Without A Specific Challenge In Pleadings : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reiterated that to strike down the provisions of a law or to declare certain rules as ultra vires, there ... Read more

5 Sep 2023 5:39 AM GMT

Parents Forcing Children Aged Below 3 Yrs To Attend Pre-School Are Committing 'Illegal Act': Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court last month dismissed multiple petitions challenging the State government's decision to implement a minimum age ... Read more

5 Sep 2023 5:15 AM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: Aug 28- 3rd Sept

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5 Sep 2023 5:05 AM GMT

Article 370 Case Hearing : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 16]

The Supreme Court will continue hearing the petitions challenging the repeal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article ... Read more

5 Sep 2023 5:00 AM GMT2023-09-05 05:00:18

Supreme Court Issues Notice To P&H High Court On Plea Seeking Transparent Transfer Policy For Staff Of District Judiciary

The Supreme Court recently(August 28) issued notice to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a petition filed by a Court staff challeng... Read more

5 Sep 2023 4:55 AM GMT

Article 370 | Petitioners Never Challenged India's Sovereignty; Can't Adopt Emotive, Majoritarian Interpretation Of Constitution : Sibal To Supreme Court [Day 15]

The arguments of the Union government and the other respondents in the Article 370 matter came to an end yesterday, on the fifteenth d... Read more

5 Sep 2023 4:30 AM GMT

Article 370 | Argument That Resurrection Of Article 370 Would Violate Basic Structure Too 'Far Fetched': Supreme Court [Day 15]

On the fifteenth day of the Article 370 proceedings before the Supreme Court Constitution Bench, the Union Government, along with othe... Read more

5 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

'Preventive Detention Law Can't Be Invoked At The 'Drop Of A Hat'; Some Police Officers Curbing Liberty' : Supreme Court Slams Telangana Police

The Supreme Court on Monday condemned the growing trend in the state of Telangana of passing orders of preventive detention at the ‘dr... Read more

5 Sep 2023 1:29 AM GMT

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Inclusion Of Transgender Identities Under Caste Lists In Bihar Caste Survey

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court over the Bihar government including ‘hijra’, ‘kinnar’, ‘... Read more

4 Sep 2023 2:31 PM GMT

Anti-Corruption Law Should Receive A Purposive Interpretation At The Hands Of The Constitutional Courts

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4 Sep 2023 1:34 PM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute Wise Index-(Citations 584 - 608) [August 1 – 6, 2023]

SUBJECT WISE INDEXAdvocateThe Supreme Court vacated a stay order in a 16-year-old criminal appeal as it pulled up the appellant-lawyer... Read more

4 Sep 2023 12:29 PM GMT

Supreme Court Asks Article 370 Case Petitioner To File Affidavit Accepting India's Sovereignty & Affirming Allegiance To Indian Constitution

The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Mohammad Akbar Lone, who is the lead petitioner ... Read more

4 Sep 2023 9:24 AM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Brinda Karat's Plea For FIRs Against Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma For Alleged Hate Speech

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a plea filed by Communist Party of India (Marxist) ... Read more

4 Sep 2023 8:40 AM GMT

Can't Deny A Citizen's Statutory Rights For Not Having Aadhar Card: Telangana High Court Reiterates

The Telangana High Court has reiterated that a citizen of India cannot be denied his/her statutory rights for not possessing an Aadhar... Read more

4 Sep 2023 6:30 AM GMT

Supreme Court Monthly Roundup- August 2023

Judgments/OrdersUAPA - 'Watali' Precedent Won't Apply If Evidence Is Of Low Probative Value On Surface Level Analysis: Supreme CourtCa... Read more

4 Sep 2023 5:06 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 15]

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will resume hearing today the respondents' arguments in the batch of petitions challenging t... Read more

4 Sep 2023 4:55 AM GMT2023-09-04 04:55:45

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Andhra Pradesh Govt Plea Against HC Stay On Construction Of Houses For EWS Section In Amaravati's R5 Zone

The Supreme Court on September 1 issued notice to the Neerukonda and Kuragallu Farmers Welfare Association (respondent) in a Special L... Read more

4 Sep 2023 4:47 AM GMT

In A Sunday Night Sitting, Allahabad High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Brutal Attack Upon On-Duty Woman Cop On Saryu Express

The Allahabad High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the brutal attack on a woman cop (‘X’) while she was on-duty on the Saryu Ex... Read more

4 Sep 2023 4:00 AM GMT

“Law Of Wills”- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-XIV]

Q.66 Is not the applicant exempted from executing a bond in a case where the proceedings are non-contentious ?Ans. No. Exemption from ... Read more

3 Sep 2023 3:17 PM GMT

Supreme Court Upholds Disciplinary Action Against Advocate Who Was Running Taxi Service

The Supreme Court recently upheld the disciplinary action taken by the Bar Council of India(BCI) against an advocate who was running a... Read more

3 Sep 2023 11:10 AM GMT

Section 311 CrPC | Power To Recall Witness Must Be Invoked When It Is Essential For Just Decision : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently allowed an application filed by a witness under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to ca... Read more

3 Sep 2023 6:31 AM GMT

Branding Person To Be Born A Criminal And Treating It As A Hereditary Phenomenon Was Born Out of Some Wrong Historical Notions: Justice Vishwanathan

31st August this year marks the 71st year of repeal of the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 (CTA). A number of communities belonging to the D... Read more

3 Sep 2023 6:15 AM GMT

Motor Accident Claims - Social Status Of Deceased To Be Considered If There's No Definite Proof Of Income: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reinstated an award originally granted by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal (MACT). The apex court expressed di... Read more

3 Sep 2023 6:13 AM GMT

Manipur Lawyers Withdraw From Prof Kham Khan Suan Hausing's Case After Mob Attack

The home of a lawyer representing Kuki Professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing before the Manipur High Court was vandalised by a mob. The ho... Read more

3 Sep 2023 5:38 AM GMT

Advocate Acting As Real Estate Agent & Selling Client's Property Amounts To Misconduct : Supreme Court Upholds BCI Penalty

The Supreme Court recently upheld a decision of the Bar Council of India to suspend an advocate for 5 years for gross professional mis... Read more

3 Sep 2023 4:45 AM GMT

Hindu Succession Act | To Decide Shares Of Heirs, First Step Is To Ascertain Share Of Deceased In Coparcenary Property On Date Of Death : Supreme Court

Tried and tested many times over, the issue of succession to Mitakshara coparcenary property continue... Read more

3 Sep 2023 4:05 AM GMT

Shadow Of Criminal Tribes Act 1871 Still Looms Large : Supreme Court Judge Justice KV Viswanathan

Justice KV Vishwanathan delivered the keynote address on “Policing of Habitual Offenders: The Enduring Legacy of the Criminal Trib... Read more

3 Sep 2023 3:52 AM GMT

Centre's Committee On 'One Nation, One Election' Will Examine If Constitutional Amendments Require Ratification By States

The Central Government has notified the constitution of a 'High Level Committee' to examine the concept of 'one nation, one election' ... Read more

2 Sep 2023 2:45 PM GMT

Centre Notifies Appointment Of AOR Sibo Sankar Mishra & Judicial Officer Ananda Chandra Behera As Orissa HC Judges

The Centre on Saturday notified the appointment of Sibo Sankar Mishra, Advocate-on-Record and Ananda Chandra ... Read more

2 Sep 2023 12:42 PM GMT

NEET PG: Supreme Court Grants Relief To Candidate Denied Benefit Of OCI Card Holder Based On 2021 MEA Notification

The Supreme Court recently granted relief to a candidate who was aggrieved by the rejection of her candidature as an Overseas Citizen ... Read more

2 Sep 2023 11:42 AM GMT

Article 370 | Petitioners Banking On A 'Sinking Crown', No Residuary Power Remains With J&K: Respondents Argue [Day 14]

The fourteenth day of the Article 370 pleas before the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court saw arguments raised by the respondents... Read more

2 Sep 2023 9:30 AM GMT

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted To Proclaimed Offender? Only In Exceptional & Rare Cases, Holds Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that anticipatory bail can be granted to a person to a proclaimed offender only in an exceptional and r... Read more

2 Sep 2023 9:05 AM GMT

Expressing Serious Concern, Supreme Court Asks Patna HC CJ To Look Into Delay In Uploading Court Order

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Chief Justice of the High Court of Patna to took look into certain irregularities in uploadin... Read more

2 Sep 2023 7:47 AM GMT

Bombay High Court Monthly Digest: August 2023

Nominal Index [Citation 351 – 399]Latif Yusuf Manikkoth v. Board of Directors of the Bank of Baroda and Ors. 2023 LiveLaw (Bom) 351Han... Read more

2 Sep 2023 7:45 AM GMT

Supreme Court Seeks TN Govt View On Plea Against HC Allowing Transfer Of Archakas From One Agamic Temple To Another

The Supreme Court recently sought the response of the state of Tamil Nadu regarding transfer of temple Archaka(pujair/priest) from one... Read more

2 Sep 2023 4:24 AM GMT

Protection Of SC/ST Act Not Limited To States Where Victims Are Recognized As SCs/STs, It Applies Wherever Offence Is Committed : Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the protection to members of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) under the Scheduled Cas... Read more

2 Sep 2023 3:59 AM GMT

Courts Remain Silent Spectators As Minorities Remain In Fear Amidst Rise Of Illiberal, Communal Forces: Justice(Retired) AP Shah

Justice(Retired) AP Shah recently expressed concerns over the rise of ‘illiberal and communal’ forces i... Read more

2 Sep 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Cauvery River Dispute| CWMA Files Report Before Supreme Court Regarding Discharge Of Water By Karnataka To Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) in an affidavit filed on Thursday (31st August) has told the Supreme Court that it has b... Read more

2 Sep 2023 3:06 AM GMT

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Broadwell Christian Hospital Society Chairperson and Others In FIRs Under UP Anti-Conversion Law

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea by the chairperson of Broadwell Christian Hospital ... Read more

1 Sep 2023 4:50 PM GMT

Child From Void/Voidable Marriage Cannot Be Treated As Coparcener By Birth In Mitakshara Hindu Undivided Family : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, while holding that a child born from a void or a voidable marriage is entitled to par... Read more

1 Sep 2023 4:33 PM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain BJP Candidates' Plea Accusing Congress Of Distributing Gift Cards In Karnataka Elections

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition accusing C... Read more

1 Sep 2023 11:52 AM GMT

Supreme Court Hears Meitei Christian Community's Plea Regarding Destruction Of Churches In Manipur

The Supreme Court on Friday considered a petition filed by Meitei Christian Churches Council, Manipur (MCCCM) highlighting the destruc... Read more

1 Sep 2023 11:37 AM GMT

Supreme Court Reserves Order On Ladakh Admin's Plea Opposing Allotment Of 'Plough' Symbol For JKNC In LAHDC-Kargil Elections

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved judgment on the petition filed by the Union Territory of Ladakh opposing the allotment of the 'pl... Read more

1 Sep 2023 11:13 AM GMT

Manipur Violence | Supreme Court Directs Centre, State To Ensure Essential Supplies To People Amidst Road Blockades; Suggests Air Dropping

The Supreme Court today directed the Government of India and the State Government of Manipur to ensure the distribution of basic suppl... Read more

1 Sep 2023 10:09 AM GMT

Children Of Invalid Marriages Have Right In Their Parents' Share In Hindu Joint Family Property : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 1) pronounced a judgment recognizing the rights of children born out of invalid marriages in th... Read more

1 Sep 2023 8:58 AM GMT

HC Can Act On Section 482 Petition To Quash FIR Even If Chargesheet Has Been Filed During Its Pendency : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently clarified that the High Courts can quash an FIR even if chargesheet was filed while the petition filed unde... Read more

1 Sep 2023 6:19 AM GMT

Supreme Court Sentences Former MP Prabhunath Singh To Life Imprisonment In 1995 Double Murder Case

The Supreme Court on Friday sentenced former Member of Parliament (MP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Prabhunath Singh to life ... Read more

1 Sep 2023 5:48 AM GMT

Supreme Court Judge PK Mishra Recuses From Ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain's Bail Plea; Interim Bail Extended Till Sep 12

Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself on Friday from hearing a bail plea of ... Read more

1 Sep 2023 5:33 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 14]

Today is the 14th day of hearing of the Article 370 case before the Supreme Court.

A Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justic... Read more

1 Sep 2023 4:57 AM GMT2023-09-01 04:57:40

Article 370 A Political Compromise, President Had Broad Powers To 'Pull The Plug': Respondents Tell Supreme Court [Day 13]

On the thirteenth day of the constitution bench proceedings concerning the abrogation of Article 370, the bench comprising CJI DY Chan... Read more

1 Sep 2023 4:45 AM GMT

'Far-Fetched, Vague Allegations' : Supreme Court Quashes Sec 498A IPC Case By Wife Against Mother-in-Law & Brothers-in-Law

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The Supreme Court recently quashed the criminal proceedings initiated at the instance of a wife against her in-laws fo... Read more

1 Sep 2023 4:31 AM GMT

Magistrate Can Take Cognizance Of Protest Petition After Rejecting Police Final Report : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that on the receipt of final report, Magistrate can exercise his discretion t... Read more

1 Sep 2023 3:38 AM GMT

Bilkis Bano Case| Does Non-Deposit Of Fines By Convicts Have Bearing On Remission? Supreme Court Asks

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked whether the non-payment of the fine imposed as a part of the sentenc... Read more

31 Aug 2023 2:55 PM GMT

EPFO Employees Must Comply With IBC Timeline For Filing Claims; Default Officers Must Face Action : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that the Commissioner and employees of the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) must ensure th... Read more

31 Aug 2023 2:19 PM GMT

‘Do Not Become Adjournment or Pass Over Counsel, Become Arguing Counsel Yourself’: Justice BV Nagarathna To Young Lawyer

Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna on Monday stressed the importance of junior lawyers beginning to argu... Read more

31 Aug 2023 9:40 AM GMT

'Cruel Joke' : Madras High Court Questions 2012 Order Discharging Former TN Minister Paneelselvam; Says DVAC Was Doing Govt's Dirty Work

The Madras High Court has once again exercised suo motu revision against an order of the trial court dis... Read more

31 Aug 2023 8:41 AM GMT

Senior Citizens Entitled To Claim Past Maintenance From Children : Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court last week held that the lack of specific statutory provisions does not restrict the Courts from allowing past ma... Read more

31 Aug 2023 7:55 AM GMT

Can Accused Seek Default Bail If Chargesheet Filed Is Incomplete? Supreme Court Seeks CBI's View

The Supreme Court recently faced an intriguing question as to whether an incomplete chargesheet would entitle an accused to default ba... Read more

31 Aug 2023 6:36 AM GMT

MBBS : Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With 100% Reservation For Local Candidates In 'Competent Authority Quota' In Telangana; Says HC Can Consider

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging the Telangana government’s new... Read more

31 Aug 2023 6:22 AM GMT

BREAKING| Can't Say Exactly When Jammu & Kashmir's Statehood Will Be Restored; Ready For Elections : Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Central Government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it cannot give an exact timeline for restoring statehood to Jammu and K... Read more

31 Aug 2023 5:45 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 37... Read more

31 Aug 2023 4:27 AM GMT

Fake Website Of Supreme Court Created For Phishing Attack : SC Registry Issues Public Alert

The SupremeCourt has issued a public alert about a fake website of Supreme Court which had been created for phishing attack.

I... Read more

31 Aug 2023 3:33 AM GMT

Supreme Court Deprecates High Courts Allowing Admission To Educational Institutions Through Interim Orders

The Supreme Court recently deprecated the practice of directing admission to educational institutions by way of interim orders, while ... Read more

30 Aug 2023 4:00 PM GMT

Supreme Court Bar Association Condemns Police Violence Against Advocates In Uttar Pradesh's Hapur

Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in a resolution passed today (30.08.2023) strongly condemned the violent and 'inhumane' treatment... Read more

30 Aug 2023 2:04 PM GMT

Article 370 Case | Substantial Integration Of J&K Had Already Taken Place In 69 Years; So Was 2019 Decision Really A Logical Step? CJI Asks [Day 12]

While concluding the twelfth day of the Article 370 case hearing, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who was presiding over... Read more

30 Aug 2023 10:54 AM GMT

'Women Lawyers Face Sexist Behaviour From Male Colleagues' : Indira Jaising Requests CJI To Frame Guidelines

Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, in a letter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has flagged sexis... Read more

30 Aug 2023 10:28 AM GMT

J&K Case | Supreme Court Explains 'Heart Of The Matter' : Could Union Have Amended Article 370 Through Article 367 Route? [Day 12]

The twelfth day of the Constitution bench proceedings concerning the abrogation of Article 370 saw plenty of interesting queries being... Read more

30 Aug 2023 7:48 AM GMT

Supreme Court Directs Andhra Pradesh HC To Consider Afresh Issues Relating To Online Rummy In The Light Of IT Rules Amendment 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Andhra Pradesh High Court to consider afresh issues relating to online rummy in light of the ... Read more

30 Aug 2023 7:13 AM GMT

B.Ed vs D.Ed Holders : Supreme Court Allows B.Ed Candidates To Participate In Recruitment Process For Assistant Teacher In Chhattisgarh

In a temporary relief to Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree holders in Chhattisgarh, the Supreme Court recently stayed an order of th... Read more

30 Aug 2023 5:56 AM GMT

Section 50 NDPS | Conviction Cannot Be Sustained If Accused Were Not Informed About Their Right To Be Searched Before Magistrate/Gazetted Officer : Supreme court

The Supreme Court observed that if the accused were not informed about their right to be searched before a Magistrate or a Gazetted of... Read more

30 Aug 2023 4:59 AM GMT

With Several Delhi Riots Cases Collapsing In Courts, Delhi Police Must Face Questions On Accountability

"When history will look back at the worst communal riots sinc... Read more

30 Aug 2023 4:42 AM GMT

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 Powers To Reinstate English Lecturer In College

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal challenging Bombay High Court order, invoked its inherent powers under ... Read more

30 Aug 2023 3:35 AM GMT

Employee Can Access Colleague's Service Records Under RTI Act To Pursue Service Litigation : Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order passed by the State Information Commissioner rejecting an application filed by a colle... Read more

29 Aug 2023 2:43 PM GMT

Prison Reforms : Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Centre, States On Suggestions Of SC-Committee

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took on record the report submitted by the Supreme Court Committee on prison reforms and sough... Read more

29 Aug 2023 2:15 PM GMT

MBBS Aspirants From Andhra Pradesh Move Supreme Court Against 100% Reservation For Local Candidates In 'Competent Authority Quota' In Telangana Medical Colleges

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Telangana government’s newly introduced ... Read more

29 Aug 2023 12:52 PM GMT

'Khuda Believers' Remark Row | Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's Plea; Grants Him Four Weeks' Time to File Rejoinder

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi ... Read more

29 Aug 2023 10:10 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With P&H HC Stay On Wrestling Federation Of India Elections

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 29) refused to interfere Read more

29 Aug 2023 9:57 AM GMT

Article 370 | 'Restoration Of Democracy Important' : Supreme Court Asks Centre When Jammu & Kashmir's Statehood Will Be Restored [Day 12]

In a significant development during the twelfth day of the Constitution Bench hearing in the Article 370 case, the Supreme Court asked... Read more

29 Aug 2023 8:42 AM GMT

'Environmental Harm Can't Be Reversed' : Supreme Court Defers Centre's Plea For Release Of Genetically Modified Mustard Seeds

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the consideration of the Centre’s plea for the withdrawal of an <... Read more

29 Aug 2023 8:33 AM GMT

Is Conversion Of Jammu & Kashmir As Union Territory Consistent With Federalism? Supreme Court Asks Centre [Day 11]

The Supreme Court, on the eleventh day(August 28) of the Constitution Bench proceedings in the Article 370 pleas, asked the Union Gove... Read more

29 Aug 2023 7:41 AM GMT

Hindu Succession Act | Possession Of Property Necessary For Woman To Claim Rights Under Section 14 : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reiterated that for a Hindu female to claim rights under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act 1956, she has to... Read more

29 Aug 2023 6:11 AM GMT

Supreme Court Asks UP Power Discom To Pay Over Rs 10 Lakhs As Backwages To Workman; Imposes Cost Of Rs 2 Lakhs

The Supreme Court on Monday(August 28) imposed a cost of 2 lakh on the Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (a state undertaking ... Read more

29 Aug 2023 5:27 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 12]

Today is the 12th day of hearing before the Supreme Court in the Article 370 case.

A Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justic... Read more

29 Aug 2023 5:02 AM GMT2023-08-29 05:02:01

Article 370 Case | Article 35A Took Away Three Fundamental Rights Of Citizens, Says Supreme Court During Hearing[Day 11]

On the eleventh day of the Supreme Court proceedings concerning the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court o... Read more

28 Aug 2023 5:14 PM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Selection Process Of ED Director

The Supreme Court on August 25 refused to entertain a petition challenging the process of appointment of the Director of the Directora... Read more

28 Aug 2023 4:27 PM GMT

Bihar Caste Survey | Centre Withdraws Affidavit Filed In Supreme Court Which Said That State Govt Can't Conduct Any Action Akin To Census

The Central Government has filed a fresh affidavit in the Bihar caste survey case withdrawing the earlie... Read more

28 Aug 2023 2:52 PM GMT

‘Basic Wage’ Under EPF Act, Cannot Be Equated With ‘Minimum Wage’ Under Minimum Wages Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme dismissed an appeal by the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner against an order of a division bench of the Punjab and Ha... Read more

28 Aug 2023 1:50 PM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea By Malayalam Film Director Alleging Nepotism In Grant Of 2022 Kerala State Awards

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a special leave petition filed by Malayalam Cine Director Lijeesh M.J against theRead more

28 Aug 2023 1:33 PM GMT

Advocates Should Not Solemnise 'Self-Respect Marriages' In Professional Capacity But Can Act As Witnesses In Private Capacity : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today ruled that advocates, being officers of the court, should abstain from undertaking or volunteering to solemniz... Read more

28 Aug 2023 1:25 PM GMT

Demolitions Near Krishna Janmabhoomi | Supreme Court Says It Can’t Decide Title, Asks Petitioner To Move Civil Court

The Supreme Court disposed of a plea against a recent demolition drive carried out by railway authoritie... Read more

28 Aug 2023 11:20 AM GMT

Self-Respect Marriages Don't Require Public Solemnisation Or Declaration : Supreme Court Overrules Madras HC Judgment

Upholding the fundamental right of a person to choose a life partner, the Supreme Court on Monday (August 28) overruled a Madras High ... Read more

28 Aug 2023 9:18 AM GMT

Conversion Racket Case | Supreme Court Allows Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui's Travel To Muzaffarnagar For Brother's Funeral; Restrains Him From Giving Speeches

The Supreme Court granted a one-time modification of a bail condition preventing Islamic scholar Kaleem... Read more

28 Aug 2023 9:02 AM GMT

Supreme Court Allows Former MP & Murder Convict Prabhunath Singh To Appear Virtually For Hearing On Sentence

The Supreme Court on Friday (25.08.2023) permitted former Member of Parliament (MP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Prabhunath S... Read more

28 Aug 2023 8:39 AM GMT

In Disciplinary Proceeding, Burden Of Proof Depends On Nature Of Charge And Explanation Put Forward By Employee: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that the burden of proof in disciplinary proceedings depends on the specific nature of the charge leve... Read more

28 Aug 2023 6:36 AM GMT

Why Lecturer Suspended Soon After Appearing In Article 370 Case? Supreme Court Asks Jammu & Kashmir Administration

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Attorney General for India to look into decision of Jammu and Kashmir Education Department to su... Read more

28 Aug 2023 5:25 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 11]

Today is the eleventh day of hearing in the Article 370 case in the Supreme Court. A Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of In... Read more

28 Aug 2023 5:02 AM GMT2023-08-28 05:02:55

Section 307 IPC | Conviction For Attempt To Murder Can Be Sustained Even If Injuries To Complainant Were Very Simple In Nature : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a conviction of an accused under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder) can be sustained even if the inju... Read more

28 Aug 2023 3:54 AM GMT

Remission Shouldn't Be Denied Solely On Reports Of Presiding Judge Or Police : Supreme Court Lays Down Factors For Premature Release

The Supreme Court recently pronounced a notable judgment explaining the factors which a Government should take into account... Read more

27 Aug 2023 2:15 PM GMT

Supreme Court Criticises Bombay High Court For Not Uploading Reasoned Order Despite One Month's Passage After Pronouncement

The Supreme Court again criticized late uploading of reasoned orders by the High Courts.

Read more

27 Aug 2023 1:43 PM GMT

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pleas Challenging Arrest & Summoning Powers Of GST Officials

The Supreme Court on August 25 issued notice in two similar writ petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, challe... Read more

27 Aug 2023 11:50 AM GMT

Appointment Can't Be Denied Citing Suppression Of Material Facts When Employer's Query Was Vague : Supreme Court

In a case related to “suppression of material information” about a pending criminal case by a candidate, the Supreme Court highlighted... Read more

27 Aug 2023 6:49 AM GMT

Pressure Of Narrative Changes Course In Which Cases Can Go, Judges And Investigating Agencies Not Immune To Media Pressure: Justice Anup J. Bhambhani

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, on Saturday said that investigating agencies and judges are not immune to media... Read more

27 Aug 2023 5:50 AM GMT

Execution Petition Can't Be Dismissed As Inexcutable Merely Because Property's Possession Is Lost To Third Party : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Executing Court cannot dismiss an execution petition by treating the decree for possession as ine... Read more

27 Aug 2023 4:42 AM GMT

Personal Liberty Is Paramount Essential For Dignity And Human Happiness, Presumption Of Innocence Is A Fundamental Right: Justice Siddharth Mridul

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Siddharth Mridul, yesterday said that personal liberty is the paramount essential and sine qua non for... Read more

27 Aug 2023 4:27 AM GMT

'Best Of Times, Worst Of Times': Justice Deepak Gupta Discusses Supreme Court Judgments Which Expanded & Restricted Fundamental Rights In Last Decade

Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Deepak Gupta delivered a lecture on the topic "Development of Fundamental Rights Jurisprude... Read more

27 Aug 2023 4:00 AM GMT

Legal Education Must Strive For More Inclusivity : Justice Ravindra Bhat In Convocation Address

Supreme Court Judge Justice S. Ravindra Bhat delivered the Convocation Address at the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the National Law Un... Read more

26 Aug 2023 3:16 PM GMT

Delhi High Court Refuses To Rely On ChatGPT Responses In IPR Suit, Says AI Can’t Substitute Human Intelligence In Adjudicatory Process

Refusing to rely on ChatGPT responses in a suit filed by french luxury company Christian Louboutin over its unique “red sole” shoes de... Read more

26 Aug 2023 12:12 PM GMT

CJI DY Chandrachud Talks Of Law Firm Turning Away An Intern Due To His Caste, Calls For Inclusivity In Legal Profession

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday called for inclusivity in the legal profession while recalling an incident wh... Read more

26 Aug 2023 10:16 AM GMT

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Catholic Priest Under Gujarat Anti-Conversion Law For Baptising Child

The Supreme Court on Friday (August 25) issued a temporary stay on the criminal proceedings against a C... Read more

26 Aug 2023 9:21 AM GMT

Retired Employees Can't Claim Benefit Of Subsequent Govt Decision To Increase Retirement Age : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by a group of teachers in Homeopathic Medical Colleges in Kerala seeking increase of ... Read more

26 Aug 2023 6:00 AM GMT

'Avoid Bulky Synopsis' : Supreme Court Expresses Disappointment At 60 Page Synopsis Filed Against 6 Page HC Order

The Supreme Court recently cautioned against filing of bulky synopses in matters before it. The Apex Court made the observation while ... Read more

26 Aug 2023 5:32 AM GMT

Chargesheet Filed In A Language Which The Accused Does Not Understand Is Not Illegal; Translation Can Be Given : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a charge sheet filed in a language other than the language of th... Read more

26 Aug 2023 5:00 AM GMT

MBBS Admissions : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging NRI Quota In Assam Medical Colleges

The Supreme Court on Friday (August 25) issued notice in a petition filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution challenging the ... Read more

26 Aug 2023 4:45 AM GMT

'What Public Interest?' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging Law Allowing Abortion Of Unwanted Pregnancies Due To Contraceptive Failures

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition filed by an anti-abortion NGO seeking delet... Read more

26 Aug 2023 4:00 AM GMT

'Age-Old Principle "Where Women Are Respected, Gods Live There" Would Recede To Background' : Supreme Court Cancels Bail To Gang-Rape Accused

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, while allowing an appeal challenging the grant of bail to accused in a gang rape case, observed... Read more

26 Aug 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Supreme Court Grants Bail To PFI Leader Abdul Razak Peediyakkal In Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to alleged Popular Front of India (PFI) leader Abdul Razak Peediyakkal in a PMLA Case where h... Read more

26 Aug 2023 1:52 AM GMT

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre & States On Plea Seeking Reservation For Transgender Persons In Public Employment

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Government, all States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking reservation for... Read more

26 Aug 2023 1:34 AM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses Kerala IAS Officer Sreeram Venkittaraman’s Plea Against Culpable Homicide Charge In Drunken Driving Case

The Supreme Court on Friday(August 25) dismissed Kerala IAS officer Sreeram Venkittaraman’s petition challenging theRead more

26 Aug 2023 1:13 AM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Prof Venkateshwarlu As VC Of Central University of Kerala

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed against the order of the Kerala High Court that had upheld the ap... Read more

25 Aug 2023 4:38 PM GMT

Supreme Court To Hear CBI's Plea To Cancel Lalu Prasad Yadav's Bail In October

The Supreme Court on Friday posted the appeal of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging t... Read more

25 Aug 2023 3:24 PM GMT

'Need Effective Practical Steps Against Hate Speech': Supreme Court Seeks Responses From States On Appointment Of Nodal Officers

The Supreme Court on Friday advocated for 'practical and effective' steps to deal with the problem of ha... Read more

25 Aug 2023 3:09 PM GMT

BREAKING | Gyanvapi-Kashi Title Dispute: Days After Reserving Verdict, A Different Bench Of Allahabad HC To Hear Matter On August 28

In a significant development, a different bench of Allahabad High Court will hear the Kashi Vishwanat... Read more

25 Aug 2023 3:00 PM GMT

Supreme Court Pulls Up Ladakh Admin For Not Notifying 'Plough' Election Symbol For JKNC; Warns That LADHC Poll Schedule Will Be Set Aside

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure at the Ladakh administration for not notifying the allotment of 'plough' ... Read more

25 Aug 2023 2:22 PM GMT

Adani-Hindenburg Row | ‘Probe into Non-Compliance with Minimum Public Shareholding Requirements Still Underway’: SEBI Tells Supreme Court

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has informed the Supreme Court that out of the 24 in... Read more

25 Aug 2023 12:39 PM GMT

'Can We Issue Directions To Pakistan?' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Regarding Indian Fisherman Arrested In Pakistan

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia heard a public interest litigation ... Read more

25 Aug 2023 10:17 AM GMT

Cauvery River | 'We Don't Possess Expertise' : Supreme Court Seeks CWMA Report On TN-Karnataka Dispute

The Supreme Court on Friday, while hearing a plea by the State of Tamil Nadu seeking a direction to the State of Karnataka to release ... Read more

25 Aug 2023 10:10 AM GMT

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Gujarat University's Defamation Case Against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; Leaves Matter For HC Decision

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the trial in the criminal defamation case filed by the Gujarat University against Delhi Ch... Read more

25 Aug 2023 9:44 AM GMT

Raising 'Fascist BJP' Slogan Doesn't Constitute Any Offence: Madras High Court

Raising 'Fascist BJP Down' slogan is not an offence, the Madras High Court observed while Read more

25 Aug 2023 8:26 AM GMT

Supreme Court Extends Interim Bail Granted To Ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain On Medical Grounds In ED Case Till September 1st

The Supreme Court on Friday extended the interim bail granted on medical grounds to Satyendar Jain - Aam Aadmi Party leader and former... Read more

25 Aug 2023 8:06 AM GMT

Demolitions Near Krishna Janmabhoomi | Supreme Court Refuses To Extend Status Quo Order Against Railways

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to extend the status quo order it had granted on 16th August with respect to a demolition drive be... Read more

25 Aug 2023 7:29 AM GMT

'Against Constitution' : Madras Bar Association Objects To Hindi Names For Bills Replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act

The Madras Bar Association has passed a resolution raising objection against the renaming of IPC, Indian Evidence Act and CrPC in Hind... Read more

25 Aug 2023 7:02 AM GMT

BREAKING| Manipur Violence : Supreme Court Transfers CBI Cases To Assam; Asks Gauhati HC CJ To Designate Judges

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a slew of directions to transfer the sexual violence cases related to... Read more

25 Aug 2023 6:12 AM GMT

Supreme Court Allows Delhi Government To Bring On Record Challenge Against GNCTD (Amendment) Act 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to ame... Read more

25 Aug 2023 5:18 AM GMT

Dissenting Opinion Of An Arbitrator Cannot Be Treated As An Award If The Majority Award Is Set Aside : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a dissenting opinion cannot be treated as an award if the majority award is set aside.

In this cas... Read more

25 Aug 2023 5:15 AM GMT

Test Identification Parade Not Violative Of Article 20(3) Of Constitution ; Accused Cannot Refuse To Join TIP : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the conduct of Test Identification Parade is not violative of Article 20(3) of the Constitution of Ind... Read more

25 Aug 2023 4:49 AM GMT

Bilkis Bano Case |Earlier SC Judgment Won’t Bar Review Of Remission Order : Supreme Court

We are not sitting in judgment over a coordinate bench’s ruling, the Supreme Court said on Thursday, re... Read more

25 Aug 2023 3:45 AM GMT

Article 370 Case | Ends Can’t Justify Means, Supreme Court Tells Union On Hearing Day 10

On the tenth day of the Supreme Court hearings in the Article 370 matter, the Central Government commenced its arguments supporting th... Read more

25 Aug 2023 2:30 AM GMT

'Our Constitutional Legacy Is Dotted With Events He Helped Create': CJI Chandrachud Pays Tribute To Late Shanti Bhushan

In a full court reference of the Supreme Court held on Thursday, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud paid tribute to late Shanti Bh... Read more

24 Aug 2023 3:48 PM GMT

Cauvery Water Dispute | Karnataka Cites Low Rainfall, Objects To Tamil Nadu Plea In Supreme Court

In a new development in the Cauvery water dispute, the State of Karnataka has filed before the Supreme Court a counter affidavit refer... Read more

24 Aug 2023 2:39 PM GMT

Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers As SC Judges Should Not Be "Occasional Pickings" : SCAORA To CJI

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association has put forth a request that willing and deserving lawyers of the Supreme Court bar ... Read more

24 Aug 2023 2:13 PM GMT

Malayalam Film Director Approaches Supreme Court Alleging Nepotism In Grant Of 2022 Kerala State Awards

Malayalam Cine Director Lijeesh M.J has approached the Supreme Court against theRead more

24 Aug 2023 1:37 PM GMT

Bilkis Bano Case | ‘Can He Be Allowed to Practise Law?', Supreme Court Asks On Being Told About One Convict Working As Lawyer

Law is supposed to be a noble profession, Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan orally observed on Thursday.... Read more

24 Aug 2023 1:23 PM GMT

Cheque Case Against Firm's Partner Can Be Quashed Only On Strong Evidence That He Didn't Have Any Concern With Issuing Cheque : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a cheque case against a partner of the firm cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC unless there is u... Read more

24 Aug 2023 9:46 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Summary Of Petitioners' Arguments Before Supreme Court

After an exhaustive span of nine days dedicated to hearings, the petitioners have drawn the curtains on their arguments in the batch o... Read more

24 Aug 2023 7:37 AM GMT

Retirement Age Can't Be Increased Based On Superannuation Age In Another Similar Post : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that the age of superannuation for employees is determined solely by statutory rules. It held that eve... Read more

24 Aug 2023 6:31 AM GMT

Supreme Court Affirms Bail Granted To Former Andaman Chief Secretary Jitendra Narain In Port Blair Gang Rape Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to cancel the bail of Jitendra Narain, former chief secretary of ... Read more

24 Aug 2023 6:11 AM GMT

Article 370 Case Hearing : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 10]

The Supreme Court will continue hearing the cases challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution which resulted in the ab... Read more

24 Aug 2023 5:59 AM GMT2023-08-24 05:59:18

High Court Cannot Admit Regular Second Appeal Without Framing Substantial Questions Of Law : Supreme Court

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal, re-iterated the established position of law related to Section 100 of ... Read more

24 Aug 2023 3:30 AM GMT

Article 370 Case | "If They're Allowed To Do This, Heavens Know What Else They'll Do" : Gopal Sankaranarayanan Warns Against Potential Mischief [Day 9]

"If they're allowed to do this, heaven knows what else they would do!," exclaimed Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan today ... Read more

23 Aug 2023 4:38 PM GMT

Kerala Paddy Land Act | Supreme Court Stays HC Order That Directed State To Refund Fees Remitted By Owner For Conversion

The Supreme Court recently stayed the order of the Kerala High Court that directed the state of Kerala to refund the fee imposed on a ... Read more

23 Aug 2023 2:54 PM GMT

“How Can We Start Selling Bail Like This": Supreme Court Says Onerous Bail Conditions Must Not Be Imposed Ordinarily

The Supreme Court on Wednesday(August 23) emphasised that bail with onerous conditions should only be granted under exceptional circum... Read more

23 Aug 2023 2:43 PM GMT

Supreme Court Discusses 'Self-Limiting' Nature Of Article 370, Asks How J&K Constitution Can Bind Indian Parliament [Day 9]

The ongoing hearings regarding the petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special autonomy to the region o... Read more

23 Aug 2023 2:20 PM GMT

CJI DY Chandrachud Congratulates ISRO On Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing, Says 'Milestone In Onward March Of Nation'

Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and India's scientific ... Read more

23 Aug 2023 2:12 PM GMT

Taxi, Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Approach Supreme Court; Seek To Be Heard In LMV Driving License Issue Before Constitution Bench

A union of taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers has approached the Supreme Court expressing concerns about ove... Read more

23 Aug 2023 1:34 PM GMT

Supreme Court Acquits Convict On Death Row; Orders Immediate Release

The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted a death row prisoner convicted in the murder of his two brothe... Read more

23 Aug 2023 12:01 PM GMT

Difference Between 'Mortgage By Conditional Sale' & 'Sale With Condition Of Retransfer' : Supreme Court Explains

The Supreme Court in the judgment Prakash (Dead) By LR. v. G. Aradhya & Ors has explained the concepts of 'mortgage by cond... Read more

23 Aug 2023 10:58 AM GMT

Manipur Violence : Judges Committee Seeks Various Directions For Relief Of Victims [Read Summary Of Reports]

In view of the Supreme Court’s judgment on August 10, 2023, passed in Manipur ethnic violence, the Committee, constituted b... Read more

23 Aug 2023 9:09 AM GMT

Bhima-Koregaon Case | Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Shoma Sen's Plea For Interim Bail On Medical Grounds

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear an interim bail application filed by English professor an... Read more

23 Aug 2023 7:45 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Won't Touch Special Provisions For North Eastern States Or Other Parts, Centre Tells Supreme Court

In the Article 370 case hearing, the Union Government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it has absolutely no intention to inter... Read more

23 Aug 2023 7:03 AM GMT

J&K Case | Degradation Of State Into Union Territory Impermissible Under Article 3: Senior Advocate CU Singh To Supreme Court[Day 8]

On the eight day of the Indian Supreme Court's hearing in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Consti... Read more

23 Aug 2023 1:58 AM GMT

Written Submissions Can Never Substitute Oral Arguments: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Recently appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan speaking at his felicitation ceremony held by the Supreme Court Bar... Read more

22 Aug 2023 3:06 PM GMT

Whether To Give Meat In School Midday Meals Is A Policy Matter Beyond Judicial Review : Lakshadweep Admin To Supreme Court

The decision on whether chicken and other meat would be provided as a part of the midday meal menu to s... Read more

22 Aug 2023 1:37 PM GMT

Supreme Court Is Not A Poly-Vocal Court, It Is A People Centric Court: CJI DY Chandrachud

The Chief Justice Of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday speaking at the felicitation ceremony of newly appointed Supreme Court ju... Read more

22 Aug 2023 12:13 PM GMT

TP Act | Transaction Can't Be Regarded As 'Mortgage By Conditional Sale' If Condition For Reconveyance Is Not Specified In Same Deed : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that under Section 58(c) of the Transfer of Property Act,1882 no transaction shall be deemed to be a m... Read more

22 Aug 2023 11:56 AM GMT

GM Mustard Case | Centre Seeks Withdrawal Of Undertaking Given To Supreme Court Against Commercial Release Of Genetically Modified Mustard

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it has filed an application for the withdrawal of... Read more

22 Aug 2023 11:18 AM GMT

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines For Filing Written Submissions Before Constitution Benches & Important Final Hearing Cases

The Supreme Court registry today(Aug 22) issued a circular detailing comprehensive guidelines to streamline the process of filing writ... Read more

22 Aug 2023 10:51 AM GMT

Supreme Court Asks UP Police To Show Specific Role Of Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui In Conversion Racket Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the State of Uttar Pradesh to pin-point the specific role attributed ... Read more

22 Aug 2023 10:11 AM GMT

Supreme Court Sets Aside Order Suspending Conviction Of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal; Asks Kerala HC To Decide Afresh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of the Kerala High Court Read more

22 Aug 2023 7:44 AM GMT

NEET PG | Students Who Take Admission In All India Quota Can't Vacate Seats After 2nd Round Of AIQ Counselling : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 21) reiterated that students who take admission in All India Quota(AIQ) seats for Post Graduate me... Read more

22 Aug 2023 7:15 AM GMT

'Presumption Of Innocence A Human Right ; Life & Liberty Are Not Matters To Be Trifled With' : Supreme Court Acquits 1995 Murder Case Accused

The presumption of innocence is a human right, the Supreme Court observed while setting aside con... Read more

22 Aug 2023 6:37 AM GMT

Supreme Court Asks Centre To Consider Whether Cap On Iron Ore Mining Needs To Be Imposed In Odisha

The Supreme Court on Monday(August 14) directed the Centre to consider whether a cap on iron ore mining needs to be imposed in the sta... Read more

16 Aug 2023 4:09 PM GMT

Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Act Does Not Curtail Power Of Police Investigation Under CrPC: Supreme Court

A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal, held that: “The police have an independent power and even duty ... Read more

16 Aug 2023 3:59 PM GMT

Supreme Court Sets Aside Adverse Observations By NCDRC Against Top Cardiologist Dr Upendra Kaul In Medical Negligence Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday(16 August ) set aside the aside adverse observations made by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal C... Read more

16 Aug 2023 3:54 PM GMT

Article 370 Case | Special Provisions Not Unique To Jammu & Kashmir, Several Other States Have : Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan [Day 6]

"Autonomy of states is fundamental to our constitution", asserted Senior Advocate Dr Rajeev Dhavan as he addressed the S... Read more

16 Aug 2023 3:37 PM GMT

No More Words Like 'Housewife', 'Hooker', 'Adulteress', 'Eve Teasing' In Court Language : Supreme Court Provides Alternatives for ‘Gender Unjust’ Terms

In its newly released ‘Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes’, the Supreme Court has identified a li... Read more

16 Aug 2023 1:14 PM GMT

Judges To Not Hear Contempt Proceedings Relating To Their Own Orders, Centre Proposes In Draft SOP

The Centre has come out with a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with regard to the appearance of Government officials and cont... Read more

16 Aug 2023 12:45 PM GMT

'To Create More Congenial Atmosphere Between Govt & Judiciary' : Centre Frames SOP Regarding Appearance Of Govt Officials In Courts, Contempt Cases

The Centre has come out with a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with regard to the appearance of Government officials before c... Read more

16 Aug 2023 11:45 AM GMT

'No Means NO; Woman's Clothing Doesn't Indicate Invitation' : Supreme Court's Handbook Dispels Rape Stereotypes

he Supreme Court has released the ‘Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes’ on Wednesday. The plan to release this legal glossary o... Read more

16 Aug 2023 11:13 AM GMT

'Be Liberal In Conferring Senior Designation' : SCBA President Requests Supreme Court

The President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Dr.Adish C Aggarwala, Senior Advocate, in a Read more

16 Aug 2023 10:15 AM GMT

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Setting Up Of Internal Security Council To Supervise National and State Investigating Agencies

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the setting up of a National Internal Security Co... Read more

16 Aug 2023 7:06 AM GMT

Supreme Court Seeks Suggestions On Electoral Reforms In Supreme Court Bar Association

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 14) directed the members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA... Read more

16 Aug 2023 6:57 AM GMT

[Offer Extended!] LiveLaw’s Independence Day Offer: Get Upto 6 Months Free On Premium Subscriptions

Due to overwhelming public demand, we are thrilled to announce that our Independence Day sale offer has been extended for a limited ti... Read more

16 Aug 2023 4:01 AM GMT

Krishna River Water Dispute | Supreme Court To Hear Karnataka's Plea To Notify Water-Sharing Arrangement Ordered By Tribunal On November 29

The Supreme Court on Monday granted leave in a plea relating to a dispute among the neighbouring states... Read more

14 Aug 2023 12:05 PM GMT

Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Case | Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Scientific Survey Of Shahi Eidgah Mosque In Mathura

The Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust has moved the Supreme Court praying for a scientific sur... Read more

14 Aug 2023 10:29 AM GMT

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Against Foreign Defamation Proceedings By Singapore Entity

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in an appeal by former MP Dr. Subramaniam Swamy against a Madras High Court order that allow... Read more

14 Aug 2023 9:54 AM GMT

Supreme Court Issues Alert About Fake News Falsely Quoting CJI; Says Legal Action Being Taken

The Supreme Court has issued a statement alerting the public about a social media post which is being circulated falsely quoting the C... Read more

14 Aug 2023 9:29 AM GMT

Supreme Court Turns Down Plea To Halt Bihar Caste Survey; Adjourns Hearing Till August 18

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a plea against Bihar government's caste-based surve... Read more

14 Aug 2023 9:25 AM GMT

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up [Aug 7-13]

Judgments/OrdersCentral Civil Service Rules | Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings: Supr... Read more

14 Aug 2023 9:16 AM GMT

Correctness Of Witness Statements Cannot Be Decided In Section 482 CrPC Proceedings : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a High Court cannot go into the correctness or otherwise of the material... Read more

14 Aug 2023 8:46 AM GMT

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing of Brinda Karat's Plea for Registration Of FIRs Against Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma For Alleged Hate Speeches

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing in a plea filed by Communist Party of India (Marxist) ... Read more

14 Aug 2023 8:34 AM GMT

'Penalties Against TV Channels Must Be Proportionate To Profits; ₹ 1 Lakh Fine Ineffective' : Supreme Court To NBDA

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its concerns about the ineffectiveness of the self-regulatory mechanism set up by the News Broad... Read more

14 Aug 2023 7:40 AM GMT

Bike-Taxis : Supreme Court Gives Delhi Govt Time Till Sep 30 To Notify 'Motor Vehicle Aggregator & Delivery Service Provider Scheme'

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the time granted to the Delhi Government to finalise the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Deliv... Read more

14 Aug 2023 7:14 AM GMT

BREAKING| SEBI Requests Supreme Court To Grant 15 More Days To Complete Adani-Hindenburg Probe; Says 'Substantial Progress' Made

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) today filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking15 more days to complete the ... Read more

14 Aug 2023 6:41 AM GMT

Marine Insurance | If Ship Is Sent To Sea In Unworthy State, Insurer Not Liable For Any Loss Due To Unseaworthiness : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that in marine insurance, if the ship is sent to sea in an unseaworthy state, the insurer is not liabl... Read more

14 Aug 2023 5:53 AM GMT

75% Eligibility Condition For Admission To Sports Quota 'Unwarranted & Discriminatory': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday(August 9) held that the requirement of minimum 75% in the qualifying examination imposed by the PEC (Pu... Read more

10 Aug 2023 1:11 PM GMT

Madras High Court Judge Acts As Whistleblower; Declares As Illegal HC Order Transferring Trial Of Corruption Case Against TN Minister

In an extraordinary and unprecedented move, the Madras High Court on Thursday passed an order raising do... Read more

10 Aug 2023 12:26 PM GMT

NI Act | In Cheque Case Against Company, Persons Can't Be Made Accused Only Because They're Managing Company's Business : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a person will become vicariously liabl... Read more

10 Aug 2023 11:08 AM GMT

When Adverse Possession Is Claimed Over Government Land, Courts Must Act With Greater Care : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, while placing its reliance on the decision of State of Rajasthan v. Harphool Singh (2000) 5 SCC 652, opi... Read more

10 Aug 2023 9:35 AM GMT

Manipur High Court Issues Notice To Union, State, Army & Assam Rifles Officials On Meitei Group's Contempt Petition

The Manipur High Court has issued notice to the officials of Union Government, State Government, State Police, Army and the Assam Rifl... Read more

10 Aug 2023 8:01 AM GMT

‘Neither Transparent, Nor Efficient’: SCAORA Opposes Newly Adopted Procedure For Mentioning Urgent Matters

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urged the Chief Justice of India to cha... Read more

10 Aug 2023 6:36 AM GMT

Centre Moves Bill To Drop Chief Justice of India From Selection Panel For Election Commissioners

The Central Government has moved a Bill to prescribe the manner of selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commis... Read more

10 Aug 2023 6:20 AM GMT

Supreme Court Quashes Gujarat Police FIR Against Senior Advocate & Former ASG IH Syed After Complainant Says Allegation Was Based On Misconception

The Supreme Court has recently quashed a first information report (FIR) against designated senior advoc... Read more

10 Aug 2023 5:49 AM GMT

No More Queues For Supreme Court Entry Passes; Online Portal For E-Passes Launched

The Supreme Court has launched an online portal named "SuSwa... Read more

10 Aug 2023 5:26 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 5]

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will continue its hearing today in the petitions challenging the decision of the Central Gov... Read more

10 Aug 2023 5:01 AM GMT2023-08-10 05:01:22

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023, Administrative Law

A notification which is not in compliance with clause (1) of Article 77 is not invalid, unconstitutional or non-est for that reason al... Read more

10 Aug 2023 4:47 AM GMT

Bilkis Bano Case Hearing | Remission Is Administrative Order; Precedents Against Third Party Action In Criminal Matters May Not Apply : Supreme Court

Allowing third parties to challenge remission orders in a public interest litigation would set a ‘dange... Read more

9 Aug 2023 3:43 PM GMT

Jammu & Kashmir Case | 2019 Presidential Order Indirectly Amends Article 370, Which Is Impermissible : Gopal Subramanium To Supreme Court [Day 4]

On the fourth day of the Indian Supreme Court's hearing in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Const... Read more

9 Aug 2023 2:50 PM GMT

Voters Names Won't Be Deleted From Electoral Rolls Without Giving Them Prior Notice : Election Commission Tells Supreme Court

After the Election Commission of India affirmed that the names of voters will not be deleted from the electoral rolls without giving t... Read more

9 Aug 2023 1:30 PM GMT

Our Colleges and Universities Are Indispensable to Our Liberal Democracy:Justice BV Nagarathna

Supreme Court Judge, Justice B.V. Nagarathna delivered the presidential address at the 12th Convocation and Founder’s Day of O.P. Jind... Read more

9 Aug 2023 12:51 PM GMT

Parliament Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

The Rajya Sabha passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 today, it was already approved by Lok Sabha on August 07.

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9 Aug 2023 12:40 PM GMT

Threatening A Person To Withdraw FIR/Complaint Or Settle Dispute Will Not Attract Offence Under Section 195A IPC : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that threatening a person to withdraw a complaint or FIR or settle the disput... Read more

9 Aug 2023 10:05 AM GMT

Insurance Companies Must Deal In A Bonafide & Fair Manner ; Should Not Just Care For Its Own Profits : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that an insurance is expected to deal with the insured in a bonafide and fair... Read more

9 Aug 2023 8:25 AM GMT

Kerala Govt Decision To Appoint Justice Manikumar As SHRC Chairperson Raises Questions

The Kerala Government’s decision to appoint Justice S Manikumar as the Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission with... Read more

9 Aug 2023 7:51 AM GMT

S 482 CrPC - High Court Can Try To Read In Between The Lines While Considering Plea To Quash FIR : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that, a High Court, while considering a petition seeking quashing of FIR/Crim... Read more

9 Aug 2023 6:36 AM GMT

Supreme Court Judge Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Hearing Umar Khalid's Bail Plea In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the bail application of former JNU scholar and a... Read more

9 Aug 2023 6:24 AM GMT

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 4]

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will continue its hearing today in the petitions challenging the decision of the Central Gov... Read more

9 Aug 2023 5:38 AM GMT2023-08-09 05:38:00

'Gender' & 'Sex' Distinct Concepts; Right To Choose Gender Is Vested With The Individual : Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Monday embarked upon an elaborate medico-legal discussion on the two concepts of 'gender' and 'sex', in an in... Read more

9 Aug 2023 5:16 AM GMT

Kuno Cheetah Deaths| Supreme Court Requests Centre To Take Into Consideration Suggestions Of Expert Committee In 'Right Earnest'

The Supreme Court on Monday closed the plea regarding the deaths of Cheetahs translocated to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park from ... Read more

9 Aug 2023 5:03 AM GMT