After Supreme Court's Nudge, Himachal Pradesh Govt Notifies Child Care Leave Rules

The Supreme Court today disposed of an SLP seeking child-care leave for working mothers with specially-abled children in Government jobs in the State of Himachal Pradesh after the Court was informed that the State Government has notified child-care leave pursuant to the central scheme. The SLP has been filed by the petitioner, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of...

SCBA Arranges Computer Facilities For Members To Access Virtual Hearing

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) today (November 20) announced the facility of access to computers in the Supreme Court Complex Library for easing virtual hearings for SCBA members. In the circular, the SCBA stated that 16 computers were made available for the use by members for virtual hearings and the members were requested to the use the computer exclusively for the purpose...

Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Exclude Documentaries From Pre-Censorship

During the hearing of pleas filed against pre-censorship of films, the Supreme Court was yesterday informed that the petitioners' main grievances relate to regulation of documentaries and Centre's revisional power over the CBFC in matters of film certification.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard the matter.Advocate Gautam Narayan appeared and argued for the petitioner(s)....

Revenue Entries Don't Confer Title But Are Admissible As Evidence Of Possession: Supreme Court

Though revenue entries do not confer title, they are admissible as evidence of possession, observed the Supreme Court in a recent judgment."Revenue records are public documents maintained by government officials in the regular course of duties and carry a presumption of correctness under Section 35 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. While it is true that revenue entries do not by themselves...

'Serious Allegation' : Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Doctor Accused Of Illegal Kidney Transplants

The Supreme Court today (November 20) denied anticipatory bail to a doctor of the Fortis Hospital at Jaipur, who is accused of performing illegal kidney transplants in connection with an international racket.Stating that this is a serious matter which needs to be investigated in accordance with the law, a bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol dismissed the Special Leave Petition....

India's First 24x7 Online Court Opens In Kerala's Kollam

The 24*7 ON (Open and Networked) Court in Kollam is an initiative for lawyers to access digital services like file applications, seek adjournments, monitor cases, and track summons round the clock for speedy dispensation of justice. ON Courts will make things easier and more efficient for advocates and everyone involved in the legal fraternity. It will initially be launched to deal with...

Constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities In 6 Weeks If Absent: Supreme Court Directs States

The Supreme Court on November 12 directed State Governments to constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) within 6 weeks wherever they have not been formed.The above direction was made when the Court was hearing a civil appeal against an order of the National Green Tribunal which disapproved the grant of Environment Clearances in certain leases by the District...

Supreme Court Restores Criminal Proceedings Against Kerala MLA Antony Raju In Evidence Tampering Case, Directs To Conclude Trial In 1 Yr

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (November 20) restored the criminal proceedings initiated against Kerala MLA and former Minister Antony Raju over alleged tampering of underwear evidence in a drugs case conducted by him as a junior lawyer in 1990.A bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol held that the Kerala High Court erred in holding that the criminal proceedings were barred due...

Supreme Court To Explore Use Of E-Prison Portal To Identify Prisoners Who Continue In Jail Despite Grant Of Bail

The Supreme Court today (November 19) suggested that an e-prison portal can be used for collating data on those who remain inside prisons despite being granted bail because they are unable to furnish surety. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and AG Masih was hearing a suo moto case (In Re Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail) where it has passed orders to ensure that prisoners who get bail...

State Cannot Claim Adverse Possession Over Property Of Private Citizens : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reiterated that the State cannot claim adverse possession over the property of private citizens."Allowing the State to appropriate private property through adverse possession would undermine the constitutional rights of citizens and erode public trust in the government," observed a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna B Varale.The observation was made in...

Supreme Court Directs Union To Frame Action Plan For Feeding & Childcare Spaces In Public Places & Buildings

The Supreme Court today (November 19) gave one final chance to the Union Government to file an affidavit formulating an action plan for implementing feeding, and child care rooms in public spaces and buildings in a public interest litigation. The writ petition filed by Maatr Sparsh NGO was listed for hearing before a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and NK Singh. The bench was apprised...

Supreme Court Dismisses HPCL's Plea Against Bombay HC Order Quashing Pension Cuts For 269 Retired Employees

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 19) dismissed an SLP filed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) against the Bombay High Court's decision to quash two notifications that reduced/discontinued pensionary benefits to 269 retired employees.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih said that the notifications were issued without following the principles...