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Hindu Marriage Invalid If Requisite Ceremonies Not Performed, Registration Won't Make Such A Marriage Legitimate : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the legal requirements and sanctity of Hindu marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. The Court emphasized that for a Hindu marriage to be valid, it must be performed with the appropriate rites and ceremonies, such as saptapadi (seven steps around the sacred fire) if included, and proof of these ceremonies is essential in case of...
Bhima Koregaon Case | Trial May Not Be Over For Another 10 Years, Says Supreme Court While Hearing NIA Challenge To Navlakha's Bail
The Supreme Court (on April 30), while hearing National Investigative Agency's challenge against the Bombay High Court order granting bail to Bhima Koregaon-accused Gautam Navlakha, orally said that the trial “may not be over for another ten years.” This was after the Senior Advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for Navlakha, informed the Court that there were 375 witnesses in...
'If You Want, You Move Like Lightning' : Supreme Court On Uttarakhand's Action Against Patanjali, Says Inaction For Years Needs Explanation
Though the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority stated that it has initiated action against Patanjali Ayurved and Divya Pharmacy for publishing misleading medical advertisements, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 30) expressed dissatisfaction by pointing out that the Authority was inactive for several years and got "activated" only after the Court took up the issue.The State apprised the...
PMLA | Are Sec.45 Bail Conditions Applicable To Accused Who Appears Before Court As Per Summons? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 30) reserved the Judgment on the issue whether an accused in a money laundering case is required to fulfil the twin conditions for bail under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) when he executes a bond for appearance before the Special Court in pursuance of a summons issued to him.The Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and...
NewsClick Case | Supreme Court Notes That Remand Order Against Purkayastha Was Passed Before Informing His Lawyer, Questions Delhi Police
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 30) questioned the Delhi Police for its "hot haste" in producing Prabir Purkayastha, editor of digital portal NewsClick, before the Magistrate after his arrest without informing his lawyer.The Court also expressed surprise at the fact that the remand order was passed before the remand application was served on Purkayastha's lawyer. Raising a volley...
Indian Medical Association President's Interview Interferes With Court Proceedings, Patanjali's Lawyer Tells Supreme Court
While hearing the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 30) turned its focus on the Indian Medical Association, after Patanjali's lawyer flagged an interview given by the IMA President saying it was critical of the observations made by the Court against IMA members.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi (appearing for Patanjali) brought the attention of the bench...
Supreme Court Stays MP High Court's Contempt Proceedings Against Bar Council Members Over Lawyers' Strike
The Supreme Court on Monday (April 26) stayed the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court for continuing criminal contempt proceedings against the Chairman and members of the State's Bar Council and several District Bar Associations. The petitioners contended that the High Court continued the contempt proceedings against them despite tendering an unconditional apology. The bench led by CJI...
Supreme Court Rejects Ex-IAS Officer Pooja Singhal's Plea For Bail In Money Laundering Case Over Alleged Embezzlement Of MNREGA Funds
The Supreme Court on Monday (April 29) refused to grant bail to ex-IAS officer Pooja Singhal in a money laundering case pending against her over alleged embezzlement of MNREGA funds in Khunti district.The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing Singhal's appeal against a Jharkhand High Court order by which she was denied bail. After hearing the parties, Justice...
Supreme Court Transfers Trial Against Kuki Revolutionary Army Chief & UKLF Leader From Manipur To Assam
The Supreme Court on Monday (April 29) transferred from Manipur to Assam the trial of arms theft case against Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) Chief David Hangshing and United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) leader Lhunkhoson Haokip.The Bench Comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan transferred the 2018 case pending in Manipur to the Special Court (NIA), Guwahati, Assam.On April 22, the...
Can Accused Be Asked To Share Google PIN With Investigating Officer As Bail Condition? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment
The Supreme Court on Monday (April 29) orally observed that asking the accused to share his Google PIN to enable access to his live location to the investigation officer couldn't be a condition for the grant of bail. The bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter involving the question as to whether sharing of Google PIN with the Investigating Officer as part of...
Ensure Identities Of Minors Aren't Disclosed In AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's History Sheet : Supreme Court To Delhi Police
The Supreme Court on Monday (April 29) disposed of the petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan challenging the opening of a history sheet against him by Delhi Police in the year 2022, declaring him a 'bad character.' While doing so, the Court directed that the amended Standing order issued last month by the Commissioner of Delhi will be applicable in this case. As per this...
Sandeshkhali Case: 'Why Should State Come To Protect Private Individual?' Supreme Court Asks West Bengal Govt On Plea Against CBI Probe
The Supreme Court on Monday (April 29) adjourned until July 2024 a Special Leave Petition, filed by the State of West Bengal against the Calcutta High Court's judgment, directing the CBI to investigate the allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali.The matter was adjourned after the Senior Advocate, Manu Singhvi, who appeared for the state, requested the court to take up...