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...

Mere Existence Of Benchmark Disability Won't Disqualify Candidate From MBBS Course : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 15) held that the mere existence of a benchmark disability is not a reason to bar a person from pursuing medical education unless there is a report by the disability assessment board that that candidate is incapacitated from studying the MBBS course.Mere quantification of the disability will not disbar a candidate and the capacity to pursue the course has...

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To Congress' B Nagendra In Money Laundering Case Linked To Valmiki Corporation

A special court in Bengaluru on Monday (October 14) granted bail to Congress leader B Nagendra who was arrested in a money laundering case in connection with the alleged "scam" relating to Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. The Special court allowed the bail application filed by the former Minister, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)...

Notify River Conservation Zones, Prevent Illegal Constructions On River Banks : PIL In Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) issued notice in a writ petition filed under Article 32 against the illegal constructions and encroachments on flood plains and catchment areas. The PIL highlights the severe consequences of these illegal constructions, including widespread devastation, loss of lives, and damage to property caused by floods. It also points out the collapse of...

Notaries Should Not Execute Marriage Or Divorce Deeds : Ministry Of Law & Justice

The Union Ministry of Law & Justice has asked all Notaries to desist from executing marriage and divorce deeds as they are not appointed as Marriage Officers.In an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of the Legal Affairs, the Notaries have been cautioned that executing marriage and divorce deeds are against the law."It is brought to the notice of all concerned that the...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pleas Seeking Monthly Stipend For Foreign Medical Graduates At Govt Colleges In Kerala, AP

The Supreme Court today issued notice on pleas seeking regular monthly stipend for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) pursuing compulsory internships at different government medical colleges, teaching and non-teaching institutes in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra heard the matter and tagged it alongwith similar cases pending adjudication.In...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Disability Rights Activist's PIL To Strengthen Right Of Persons With Disabilities Act 2016

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a PIL seeking the establishment of centres across the states for the assessment of disabilities as well as adequate reforms to strengthen the framework of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and State Commissioners (SCPDs) under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.The bench led by CJI DY...

Bengaluru Court Declines Bail Plea By Actor Darshan In Renukaswamy's Murder Case

A city civil and sessions court in Bengaluru on Monday refused to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogdeep Srinivas who has been arrested in connection to the Renukaswamy murder case. The Session court rejected the bail application filed by Darshan and co-accused Pavitra Gowda. However, the court granted bail to co-accused Ravishankar and Deepak. Detailed order is yet to be made...

Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Premature Listing Of Bail Plea In PMLA Case

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) raised concerns over the listing of a bail plea in a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before the scheduled date, in violation of its prior order.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih focusing on how the case was listed earlier than directed by the court.Justice Oka remarked, “Somebody...

If Tree Planting Conditions Are Violated, Will Order Demolition Of Constructions & Restore Land : Supreme Court Warns Project Proponents

The Supreme Court today (October 14) warned that if project proponents do not comply with conditions of compensatory afforestation imposed while granting tree felling permissions, it will impose costs and order restoration of the lands apart from contempt action.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was dealing with the issue of enhancing the green cover in...