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...

Supreme Court's Expansion Building Not Only Expands Physical Space But Also Capacity To Deliver Justice : CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today (October 14) expressed that the project for expanding the Supreme Court Complex was not just intended to expand the physical capacity of the Apex Court but also the 'capacity for justice'.While speaking at the inaugural address for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Expansion Building of the Supreme Court, the CJI emphasised that the expansion of...

Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Supreme Court Grants Regular Bail To Hyderabad Businessman Abhishek Boinpally

Abhishek Boinpally was out on interim bail which was extended from time to time by the Supreme Court.

Will Hear Marital Rape Matter, Says CJI DY Chandrachud

The Supreme Court is likely to hear soon the pending challenge to the 'Marital Rape' exception under the definition of the offence of Rape in the criminal laws. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday said that the marital rape matter, which is listed before him, will be heard soon."Tomorrow we have Jet matter, after that we have Delhi Ridge Matter, then we will have the Marital...

Lawyer's Statement During Judicial Proceedings Protected By Privilege: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Defamation Suit Against Advocate

The Supreme Court today upheld the dismissal of a defamation suit filed against Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa over a statement made by him in course of judicial proceedings at Patiala House Courts, Delhi on the briefing counsel's instructions.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, dealing with Indian businessman Pankaj Oswal's challenge to Delhi High...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Criminalise Sexual Offences Against Men, Trans Persons & Animals In BNS

The Court observed that it cannot direct the Parliament to create an offence.

Kerala High Court Constitutes Committee For Welfare, Happiness And Grievances Of Judicial Officers

The Kerala High Court has constituted a Committee for the Welfare, Happiness and Grievances of Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary. The committee was constituted following the orders made by Justice A. M. Mustaque while he was serving as Acting Chief Justice of the High Court.An email id has been created exclusively for redressing the grievances of the judicial officers. A...

'Because Of Covid Vaccines, We're Able To Deal With Outbreak' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Vaccine Side Effects

The Supreme Court today (October 14) dismissed a Public Interest Litigation alleging health side effects to the Covid Vaccines.The counsel for the petitioners stated that allegedly the vaccines induced side effects like blood clotting. He mentioned that class action suits have been filed in foreign countries like the United Kingdom on the same concerns. The bench led by CJI DY...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Restrain J&K LG From Nominating Members To Assembly, Asks Petitioner To Approach HC

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition against the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor's proposed move to nominate 5 members to the J&K Assembly. The petitioner, however, was granted liberty to approach the High Court for appropriate relief."We are not inclined to entertain the present petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India and give liberty to the...

'Art 29 Does Not Give Right To Claim TV Langauge Channel' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Doordarshan Channel In Sindhi

The Supreme Court on Monday(October 14) dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Union Government and the Prasar Bharati to run a 24-hour Sindhi language Doordarshan TV channel to preserve the language and cultural heritage of the Sindhi community, a linguistic minority in India.The Court dismissed the petition filed by Sindhi Sangat observing that no citizen can make a claim based on...

However Strict PMLA Is, Sick & Infirm Accused Should Be Given Bail : Supreme Court

Observing that 'sick and infirm' persons can be granted bail despite the stringency of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Supreme Court today granted interim bail to an accused in a money laundering case.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra granted interim bail to Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani, the former Chairperson of...