"Are You Stuck With One Person?": Supreme Court Asks Central Government On Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar's Term Being Extended

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (28.11.2023) asked to the Central Government if it was stuck on one person as the Chief Secretary to the Delhi Government. This was after the Centre submitted that it was planning to extend the tenure of the current Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar(who is due to retire on November 30). The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Andhra Pradesh CID's Plea Against N Chandrababu Naidu's Regular Bail

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 28) issued notice in a plea by the State of Andhra Pradesh challenging the regular bail granted to N Chandrababu Naidu, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former chief minister of the state, in the skill development scam case. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing the State of Andhra Pradesh's special leave...

'Can't Keep The Pot Boiling Over Dead Bodies' : Supreme Court Issues Directions For Dignified Cremation/Burial Of Manipur Violence Victims

On Tuesday, November 28, the Supreme Court issued directives regarding the burial or cremation of bodies of tribals who perished in the state's ethnic violence. A committee appointed by the Supreme Court reported that among the 175 bodies in mortuaries, 169 were identified, with 81 claimed and 88 unclaimed. The Manipur government designated nine sites for burial or cremation.The bench, led...

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...