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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...
'Land Leased To Azam Khan's Trust When He Was Minister' : Supreme Court Dismisses Jauhar Trust's Plea Against UP Govt Cancelling Lease
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) refused to interfere with the Uttar Pradesh Government's decision to cancel the lease of the government land to Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar Trust at Rampur.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra dismissed a petition filed by the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, founded by Samajwadi...
Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre Exam 2024 Results, Seeks Evaluation By Independent Expert Committee
A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre, 2024 exam on the ground that its evaluation process was "arbitrary and flawed."The petition filed by 96 candidates who undertook the exam was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday (October 14) for urgent listing. The counsel requested urgent listing saying that...
Explained| Why Supreme Court Allowed Benefit Of TOLA In Extending Timelimits For Issuing Income Tax Reassessment Notices
The Supreme Court in its recent decision allowed the revenue authorities to issue notices for reassessment under the Income Tax Act for the period between 01.04.2021 and 30.06.2021 by granting the benefit of time extensions under Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions Act) (TOLA) 2021. Here is a detailed breakdown of the key issue involved and the analysis of...
Sessions Court Grants Bail To 8 Accused In Gauri Lankesh Murder Case; 16 Out Of 18 Accused Get Bail
A Sessions Court in Bengaluru has granted bail to eight accused involved in the alleged murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh.The court granted bail to accused Amol Kale, Rajesh D Bangera, Vasudev Suryawanshi, Rushikesh Devadekar, Parshuram Waghmore, Ganesh Miskin, Amith Ramachandra Baddi and Manohar Dundeepa Yadave. The bail was granted by the special court on October 9. The detailed order...
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail To Nine Detained For Allegedly Raising 'Anti-Establishment' Slogans At Durga Puja Pandal
The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to nine youths, who were arrested for allegedly raising anti-establishment slogans and placards outside a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Rabindra Sarovar area.A single bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar released the detained protestors while directing them to not cause disturbance or raise slogans within 200 metres of any puja pandals across the...
Public Trust Crucial For Courts To Have Legitimacy & Authority : CJI DY Chandrachud
In a public lecture delivered in Bhutan, Chief Justice of India Dr.DY Chandrachud explained how public trust is crucial for the Courts. Since the judges are not elected by the people and do not operate as per the popular mandate, public trust is essential for them to have credibility and legitimacy, CJI said. It is from the public trust that the Courts derive their moral authority.Delivering...
“Criminality Or Criminal Tendencies Have Nothing To Do With Religion, Caste Or Creed Of Any Human Being” - Justice Abhay S. Oka
The Criminal Justice and Police Accountability Project (CPA Project), in association with LiveLaw, organized the 'Annual Vimukta Divas' lecture titled “Indian Constitution & Denotified Tribes” on 22nd September 2024. The keynote address was delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka, Judge of the Supreme Court, to commemorate the 72nd year of repealing the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871. Vimukta...
Kerala Court Directs Police To Investigate CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Remarks On Youth Congress Protest During Nava Kerala Sadas
The Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate has directed the police under Section 202(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure to conduct investigation into the speech made by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Nava Kerala Sadas in November 2023. The Magistrate has however postponed issuance of process as the Chief Minister is residing outside the territory of the Court.Reportedly, some members of...
Bar Council Of India Writes To CJI Calling For Reforms To Address Judges Disrespecting Advocates, Safeguarding Judicial Integrity
The Bar Council of India has written to the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud calling for reforms to address the incidents of Judges disrespecting lawyers and to safeguard judicial integrity. In the letter, Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said that the increasing instances of judicial conduct crossing acceptable boundaries emphasized the pressing need to establish a clear and...
'Served Country With Dedication': As Retirement Nears, CJI DY Chandrachud Says He Is Thinking About How History Will Judge His Tenure
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud reflected on his tenure in a recent public address, saying that he was thinking over questions about the legacy he would leave for the future generation of judges and lawyers.Speaking at the convocation ceremony of JSW Law School in Bhutan, the Chief Justice said :"I will be demitting office as the Chief Justice of India in November this year, after...
Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala HC's Orders For Disciplinary Proceedings Against Lakshadweep Judicial Officer
The Supreme Court recently set aside orders for disciplinary proceedings against a Judicial Officer, noting that the records pertaining to the case alleged to have been mishandled by him were not considered by the Kerala High Court at the time of passing of orders for suspension and enquiry. The same rendered the initiation of disciplinary proceedings legally invalid, the Court said.A bench...