Government Employee Can't Refuse To Join New Place Of Posting While Contesting Transfer : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently condemned frequent instances of transferred employees not joining new places of posting while legal or administrative challenges to their transfer are underway."It is not uncommon to see employees who challenge such orders of transfer before various forums, extending the litigation to several years, while choosing to not join the service and still seeking full...

Government And Private Sector Should Focus On How To Accommodate, Not Disqualify, Candidates With Disabilities: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 15) stressed that the focus of the government, regulatory bodies, and the private sector should be on how to accommodate and provide opportunities for candidates with disabilities, rather than seeking ways to disqualify them or hinder their educational goals.“The approach of the Government, instrumentalities of States, regulatory bodies and for that...

Perplexed At Life Convict Given Remission After 2.5 Years Imprisonment, Supreme Court Seeks UP Authorities' Explanation

While setting aside an order for the premature release of a life convict having spent only 2 years, 5 months and 12 days of imprisonment, the Supreme Court recently took a strong view against the Uttar Pradesh jail authorities for recommending his name for remission despite the State's remission policy mandating 14 years of imprisonment before a life convict could be considered eligible...

On Transfer Of Judge Who Convicted, No Need For Fresh Hearing On Conviction; New Judge Need Hear Only On Sentence: Supreme Court

In a case where the Trial Judge was transferred after pronouncing a judgment of conviction but prior to passing of the order on sentence, the Supreme Court recently held that the new Judge was not required to hear the case afresh on the point of conviction/acquittal. A hearing on the quantum of sentence alone remained to be afforded for compliance with Section 235 CrPC."The contention of...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Three Advocates As Andhra Pradesh High Court Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday (October 15) recommended the names of the three Advocates for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. The Collegium comprising of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai recommended the following names after due consultation with their colleagues 'conversant with the affairs of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh': (i)...

Half-Yearly Public Exams For Classes 8, 9, 10th Withdrawn, Says Karnataka Govt; 'Why Harass Students?', Asks Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (October 15) was informed that the Karnataka Government has withdrawn a notification for conducting half-yearly Public Exams for Classes 8, 9, 10th in districts Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, Ballari, Yadgiri, Koppal of Karnataka, which was alleged to be in defiance of the Court's interim order. Based on this, the Court has asked Advocate KV Dhananjay (for petitioners)...

Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi; Calls Security To Drive Out Litigant After Agitated Hearing

The Supreme Court today declined to hear a man's plea against ex-Chief Justice of India and now Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi, alleging that the judge "unwarrantedly" interfered with a judgement passed in his favor over illegal termination from service.A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma passed the order, on hearing petitioner-Arun Hubilkar, who appeared in person. A...

What Legal Authority To Recruit Civic Volunteers In Police? Supreme Court Asks West Bengal Govt In RG Kar Case

The Supreme Court today (October 15) while hearing the Suo Motu RG Kar Case directed the State of West Bengal to disclose information on the details of recruitment process for hiring civic volunteers in the State Police force. The Court also expressed apprehension of 'Political patronage' given to unverified civil volunteers. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices...

NTF On Doctors' Safety Has Not Made Substantial Progress : Supreme Court Sets 3-Week Deadline

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 15) expressed dissatisfaction with the National Task Force (NTF) - which was constituted by the Court to make recommendations on enhancing the security for medical professionals across the country- has not made substantial progress.The Court expressed dismay that the NTF, which was constituted by the order passed on August 20, has not held any meeting...

Chargesheet Filed Against One Accused In RG Kar Rape-Murder Case, CBI Tells Supreme Court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed the Supreme Court in a status report that it has filed chargesheet against one accused named Sanjay Roy for the offences of rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata.As per the status report, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sealdah has taken cognizance of the chargesheet filed on October 7 for...

RG Kar Suo Motu Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear today the suo motu case taken over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Hospital.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra will hear the matter.On the previous hearing date (September 30), the junior doctors' association had told the Court they were performing...

Won't Stay Punjab Panchayat Elections, Says Supreme Court While Agreeing To List Plea Challenging Polls

The Supreme Court today agreed to list a petition challenging the Punjab Panchayat elections but said that it won't stay the elections, which are taking place today.A petition challenging the elections on the grounds of alleged irregularities was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India for an urgent hearing. Though CJI agreed to list the petition, he said that the elections cannot be...