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No Expert Opinion Produced To Show If Adulterated Mixture Was Sold Instead Of Petrol & Diesel : Supreme Court Quashes Chargesheet
The Supreme Court recently quashed a chargesheet in a case where it was alleged that the appellants were cheating thousands of customers by supplying an adulterated mixture instead of petrol or diesel. The Court emphasized that the prosecution's reliance on the charge sheet without a supporting expert opinion on the nature of the liquid seized makes the case untenable.The absence of an...
Kapil Sibal Writes : We Are Witnessing Undeclared Emergency & Courts Are Silent
Indira Gandhi declared a National Emergency on June 25, 1975, under Article 356 of the Constitution on grounds of a breakdown of the constitutional machinery. Between June 25, 1975 and March 21, 1977, with the suspension of fundamental rights, several citizens of the country could not protect their liberties under Article 21 and 226 of the Constitution. The individuals targeted during...
Splitting Of Trial Under S. 317(2) Of Cr. P.C Can't Be Done When Further Investigation Has Already Been Ordered: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that splitting of trial under section 317(2) of Cr. P.C., 1973 cannot be ordered when further investigation has already been ordered. Moreover, it cannot be done when the investigating agency has not furnished a non-traceable certificate before it.It is pertinent to note section 317(2) CrPC which states: If the accused in any such case is not represented by...
'Material Circumstances Not Put To Accused Under S.313 CrPC' : Supreme Court Overturns Conviction In NDPS Act Case After 22 Years
The Supreme Court recently overturned the conviction of an appellant in a case related to contraband possession due to procedural irregularities. The court held that the failure to put material circumstances while examining the appellant under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was a serious and material illegality.The Court observed “As the only material circumstances pleaded by...
Constitution Day Quiz : Answers To Multiple Choice Questions On Constitution [Part 1]
The answers of the Constitution Day Special Quiz(Part 1) are given below :1. In Supriyo v. Union of India, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held :(a) Right to marry is a fundamental right.(b) Right to marry is not a fundamental right.(c) Right to marry is not a fundamental right but the right to recognition of a civil union is a fundamental right.(d) (b) and (c) .Answer : (b)....
Constitution Day Quiz : MCQs On Constitutional Law [Part 2]
On this Constitution Day, LiveLaw presents to you a Special Quiz on our Constitution. Part 1 can be read here.1. What is the significance of Constitution Day celebrated on 26th November in India?a. Adoption of the Constitutionb. Enactment of the first constitutional amendmentc. Commencement of the Constitutiond. Ratification of fundamental rights2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting...
Constitution Day Quiz - MCQs On Constitution [Part 1]
On this Constitution Day, LiveLaw presents to you a Special Quiz on our Constitution.1. In Supriyo v. Union of India, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held : (a) Right to marry is a fundamental right.(b) Right to marry is not a fundamental right.(c) Right to marry is not a fundamental right but the right to recognition of a civil union is a fundamental right.(d) (b) and (c) .2. ...
Supreme Court Expresses Satisfaction With Measures Taken By Centre & States To Prevent Lumpy Skin Disease In Cows & Cattle
The Supreme Court recently closed a petition concerning the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) epidemic among cattle, deeming the measures taken by the Union and States satisfactory in preventing and addressing the outbreak.Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral disease that primarily affects cattle. It is caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), a member of the poxvirus family. It is characterized...
Delhi Chief Secretary Appointment: Let Delhi Govt Select Name From Panel Given By LG & Union Govt, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (24.11.2023) recommended a unique solution to solve the tug of war between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Delhi Government over the appointment of the Delhi’s Chief Secretary. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra suggested that the Delhi LG and the Union Government could propose a panel of names for...
Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To IPS Officer Who Allegedly Got Conman To Pose As HC Chief Justice To Influence Corruption Probe
The Supreme Court recently denied anticipatory bail to IPS officer and former Superintendent of Police Aditya Kumar who had allegedly involved a conman to pose as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in order to influence a corruption probe against him.A bench of Justice Aniruddha Bose, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Augustine George Masih denied him bail stating that the...
FIRs In Multiple States Can't Be Clubbed When Offences Under State Enactments Also Involved: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently declined to club multiple FIRs where the offenses against the petitioner involved not only provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) but also invoked various state enactments designed to protect investors. Each state had designated special courts for these offenses, making clubbing of FIRs challenging, as it would undermine the jurisdiction of these...
'Yellow Journalism' : Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To HC's Contempt Sentence Against Newspaper For Publishing Anonymous Letter Against Judges
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition filed by the editor and publisher of Patrika Daily Newspaper against a judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court holding them guilty of contempt of court for a report published in 2012 levelling allegations against judges.After the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshhu Dhulia expressed disinclination to...