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Press Exempted From Prosecution For 'Sting Operation' Done To Uncover Truth & Inform Public Without Maladies : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court laid down that Freedom of the Press may not include Sting Operations in all cases, but Sting Operations conducted by recognized media persons have to be considered differently, given their crucial role as the Fourth Estate in a democracy. It stated that the Court should assess whether the Sting Operation was carried out with bonafide intention to uncover the truth...
Apply For CLAT 2025 Now, Registration Closes On October 15, Exam On December 1
The Consortium of National Law Universities invites applications for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025. This esteemed exam is the gateway to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs offered by 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutes across India. Registration opened on July 15, 2024, and closes on October 15, 2024. The exam will be held on December...
'State Can't Alter Schedule Caste List Published Under Art. 341', Supreme Court Quashes Bihar Govt Resolution To Merge EBC Community In SC List
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 15) struck down the resolution issued by the Bihar Government in 2015 which had merged one community in the Backward Castes list with another community in the Scheduled Caste list. The Court said that the State Government had no competence/ authority/power to tinker with the lists of Scheduled Castes published under Article 341 of the...
How Many TV Channels Shut Down In Past 3 Years For Non-Renewal Of License? Supreme Court Seeks Data From Union
The Supreme Court today (July 15) extended the interim stay on the Karnataka High Court Order restraining the Kannada news channel 'Power TV' broadcast until Monday. The Court also sought data from the Centre regarding the number of channels which were shut down for not renewing their license to operate in the last 3 years.The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj...
Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Vacant Post Of Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a PIL seeking the election of the Deputy Speaker for Lok Sabha and State legislatures of five states on MondaySenior Advocate Vibha Dutta Makhija appearing for petitioners stressed the need for the Union to furnish a status on Deputy Speakers, especially for the issue of election to the position of Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha. She highlighted the...
Haryana Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against High Court's Order To Unblock Shambhu Border
In an important development, the State of Haryana has approached the Supreme Court against the order passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court directing it to unblock the Shambhu Border. In its July 10 order, the High Court had observed that the above-mentioned border is a “lifeline” for citizens' movement between Punjab and Haryana and to Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, and...
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition To Review Judgment Which Refused SIT/CBI Probe In Adani-Hindenburg Matter
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking review of its January 3 verdict which rejected a plea to direct a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team or the Central Bureau of Investigation into allegations in the Hindenburg Research report against the Adani group companies regarding violations of stock market regulations. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India D...
Trial Court Must Proactively Participate In Trial To Ensure Relevant Fact Isn't Left Out : Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court held that the non-examination of the lead witness who gave information about the crime would be fatal to the prosecution's case. The Court said that the trial courts must be vigilant to call upon such witnesses for examination whose deposition is essential to arrive at a right conclusion. “As a matter of fact, the trial Court should have remained vigilant and it...
Supreme Court Considers Forming Committee to Streamline SCBA Reform Suggestions
In a case where the Supreme Court had ordered the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to solicit suggestions from the bar on the required reforms, the Court suggested that it might constitute a Committee. This Committee would concentrate on these suggestions and help the Court streamline them. During today's hearing, the Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that...
Bhojshala-Kamal Mosque Row | 'Existing Structure Built From Temple Remains': ASI Submits Survey Report To MP High Court
In a significant development, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has submitted its survey report on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The report concludes that the existing structure (Kamal Maula mosque) was constructed using parts from earlier temples.In its report, the ASI has said that based on scientific investigations and...
Mukhtar Ansari Death | 'His Food Was Poisoned And Medical Treatment Withheld': Son Tells Supreme Court, Seeks Enquiry
Late gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar Ansari alleged before the Supreme Court today that his father was poisoned in jail and died due to withholding of requisite medical treatment.The matter was before a bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti which, on hearing Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal (for Umar Ansari), issued notice on an application seeking modification of the...
NEET-UG 2024| Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pleas Filed By NTA To Transfer Petitions From HC To SC
The Supreme Court today (July 15) issued notice in the transfer petitions filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) concerning NEET-UG 2024 cases pending before the Rajasthan High CourtBefore the High Court, a batch of writ petitions was filed challenging the NEET examination. However, the NTA moved to the Top Court seeking the transfer of the petitions to the already pending batch of...