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NALSA Celebrates Legal Services Day
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) celebrated Legal Services Day on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Conference Hall, C-Block, Administrative Buildings Complex, Supreme Court of India.The event was graced by Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA; Mr. Justice B.R. Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Supreme Court...
Constitution Bench Judgments Of Justice DY Chandrachud
The Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 13, 2016, and continued until November 7, 2022. He became the 50th CJI on November 8, 2022, and will leave the office on November 10, 2024. During his tenure as a judge and as CJI, Chandrachud has been involved in more than 700 judgments including constitution bench judgments, many of which he...
'What Procedure Followed In Tree Felling?' : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Delhi Tree Authority & Officers
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Tree Authority and the Tree Officers appointed under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, in a plea seeking to prevent the Delhi government from permitting tree felling under the Act without prior permission from the court.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was hearing the plea that also seeks the constitution...
Supreme Court Reinstates Candidates Who Had CCC Certificate In 2014 As Technical Grade-II (Electrical) Employees In UP Power Corporation
The Supreme Court recently found that Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited "grossly erred" in terminating the services of those Applicants who were duly selected and possessed the certificate for computer literacy at the time of interview as required in the advertisement dated 6th September 2014 issued for filling the vacancy of Technical Grade-II (Electrical) in Uttar Pradesh...
Supreme Court Directs Union To Frame Mandatory Rules Under Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act For Accessibility Of Public Spaces
In a significant judgment boosting disability rights, the Supreme Court on Friday (November 8) directed the Union Government to frame mandatory rules as required under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 for ensuring that public places and services accessible to persons with disabilities.The Court held that Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Rules,...
CJI DY Chandrachud Was Willing To Tackle Complex Issues Which Previous CJIs Avoided: Kapil Sibal
Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal on Friday commended Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for his willingness to address complex issues such as Article 370, same-sex marriage, and electoral bonds which previous CJIs may have avoided.“The other attribute of Chief Justice was that he was willing to deal with these complex issues and I dare say that the past Chief...
'Serious Cause' : Supreme Court On PIL Against Live Broadcasting Of Medical Surgeries
While hearing a public interest litigation challenging live demonstration of medical surgeries to trainee doctors/professionals and in medical conferences, the Supreme Court yesterday expressed that the case pertains to a serious cause as well as state policy, and therefore, even if the petitioners' locus is suspect, it would not refrain from dealing with the issue.A bench of Justices Surya...
Juvenility Can't Be Declared Without Determining Date Of Birth : Supreme Court On SP Leader Abdullah Azam Khan's Plea
The Supreme Court yesterday (November 8) said that it needs to hear on merits whether the conviction of Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Abdullah Azam Khan, based on which he was disqualified as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, can be set aside on determination of juvenility. On September 26, 2023, the Court directed the District Judge, Rampur, to submit a report regarding...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Plea Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of Consent For Probe Against Dy CM DK Shivakumar
The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice on Central Bureau of Investigation's petition challenging Karnataka government's withdrawal of consent for probe against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, tagging the case with another petition assailing the withdrawal of consent, filed by BJP...
Supreme Court Directs Former MLA Girraj Singh Malinga To Surrender After Raj HC Cancelled Bail In A Post-Bail Assault Case
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered former BJP MLA Girraj Singh Malinga to surrender after the Rajasthan High Court on July 7 cancelled his bail in the assault case filed against him by the assistant engineer at JVVNL, Harshadhipati (“complainant”) in 2022. The Court has agreed to consider his bail plea on the grounds that he would surrender within 2 weeks. The Rajasthan High Court...
My Shoulders Are Broad Enough To Accept All Criticism: CJI DY Chandrachud In Farewell Speech
During his farewell speech at a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud highlighted his commitment to transparency, noting that several reforms were motivated by his belief that “sunlight is the best disinfectant.”He said that he had exposed his personal life to the public, even if it opened him up to scrutiny and criticism,...