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Disturbing That ED Hasn't Completed Investigation Even After 5 Years : Supreme Court On Chhattisgarh NAN Scam Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it is disturbing that the Directorate of Enforcement has not completed the investigation in the 2015 Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam case concerning corruption in the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Chhattisgarh.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih granted two weeks' time to the ED to file an affidavit to show that...
Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of ED's Chargesheet Against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP In Liquor Policy Case
A Delhi Court on Tuesday took cognizance of the supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party in the alleged liquor policy scam.Special judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts took cognizance of the seventh supplementary prosecution complaint filed against the Chief Minister and AAP in the money...
Indian Medical Association President Says Public Apology Has Been Published For Remarks Against Supreme Court
During the hearing of the case filed by Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved over the publication of misleading medical advertisements, the Supreme Court today was informed that an apology on behalf of the Association's President, for his controversial remarks regarding the Patanjali hearing, has been sent to media and published in IMA's monthly journal as well...
'Padho Bhai!' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Reduce AIBE Cut-Off Marks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 9) dismissed a petition which sought to lower the cut-off for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud observed that the lowering of the cut-off would affect the quality of lawyers who are admitted to the bar."They have put a cut off of 45 for the general category and 40 for SC/ST. What kind of lawyer will...
'Services Act Creating Problems' : Delhi Govt Requests Supreme Court To Urgently Hear Challenge To Central Law
The Delhi Government today (July 9) requested the Supreme Court for an early hearing of its petition challenging the law taking away "services" from the control of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi appearing for the Delhi Government stressed the need for an urgent hearing as the law was creating hinderances on the State's administration at...
Breaking: Karnataka High Court Dismisses "Politically Motivated" PIL Seeking Action Against State BJP Leaders For Alleged Hate Speeches
The Karnataka High Court today dismissed a PIL filed by a civil contractor, seeking action against several state BJP leaders including MP Renukacharya, CT Ravi, Tejasvi Surya and Prathap Simha for allegedly making Hate speeches.Petitioner Mohammed Khaleeulla claimed he came across the alleged speeches through social media platforms.However, division bench headed by Chief Justice NV Anjaria...
Marriage Equality Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Allow Open Court Hearing Of Review Petitions
Petitioners seeking a review of the 'Marriage Equality' decision requested the Supreme Court to have an open court hearing of the petition. Senior Advocate NK Kaul appearing on behalf of one of the review petitioners requested the CJI DY Chandrachud on the possibility of having the review petition hearing in open court instead of in chambers since the matter involves large public...
ANI Files Rs 2 Crore Defamation Suit Against Wikipedia Before Delhi High Court, Summons Issued
ANI Media Private Limited has filed suit against Wikipedia before the Delhi High Court over allegedly defamatory description of the news agency. Justice Navin Chawla issued notice on ANI's plea seeking interim relief in the suit and listed the matter for hearing next on August 20.ANI has sought to restrain Wikipedia from publishing allegedly defamatory content on the news agency's page on...
S.313 CrPC | Non-Questioning On Incriminating Circumstances Vitiates Trial If It Resulted In Material Prejudice To Accused :Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 8) held that the non-questioning of an accused on 'incriminating circumstances' and depriving him of an opportunity to explain the incriminating circumstances under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ("CrPC") would vitiate the trial if such omission result in a miscarriage of justice. The Court said that non-adherence to the provision of Section 313...
Supreme Court Upholds Provision Of Age Relaxation To Shiksha Karmis In Recruitment To Post Of Prabodhak In Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the age relaxation provided to Shiksha Karmis and other government educational project employed candidates for direct recruitment to the post of Prabodhak (teacher) under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Prabodhak Service Rules, 2008.A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice KV Viswanathan noted that educational projects were implemented to address the issue of...