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Plea Against Kerala HC Order Recalling Judgment Quashing POCSO Case Citing Marriage: Supreme Court Issues Notice
The Supreme Court issued notice in Special Leave Petition filed against a Kerala High court order recalling its earlier judgment quashing rape and child sexual assault charges against various accused.The High Court bench presided by Justice K. Haripal had initially quashed the proceedings against on the grounds of the marriage of the accused to the victims. Later, the judge recalled these...
Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure On Gujarat Govt.'s "Clarficatory Notification" In The 'Fire Safety Audit of Covid Hospitals' Matter
"You please advise the government properly. They have come up with another notification, a clarificatory notification saying that the fire safety requirement will not be applicable to Covid premises. So far as building regulation is concerned, nobody can get the BU permission without the fire safety", Justice M. R. Shah told SG Tushar Mehta on Monday. The Bench of Justices D....
Judge Uttam Anand's Death: PIL Before Supreme Court Seeks Guidelines For Protection Of Judicial Officers & Legal Fraternity
In the aftermath of the recent killing of Justice Uttam Anand of Dhanbad, a PIL has been filed before Supreme Court seeking directions to immediately enforce and initiate guidelines and directions for the protection of the judicial officers, advocates and legal fraternity as a whole.Further, directions have been sought to Centre and States for grant of 'X' Category Security to the...
'Heavy Unexplained Bank Transactions': Supreme Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement Penalty Imposed On Judicial Officer
The Supreme Court upheld an order directing compulsory retirement of a Judicial Officer in Haryana.In this case, the disciplinary proceedings were initiated against a judicial officer after preliminary enquiry against him revealed that there were "heavy unexplained bank transactions". The Inquiring Authority submitted a report on 23.05.2016 finding the petitioner guilty of...
NHRC Committee Members Have Political Affiliation; Procedure Not Followed In Making Report : Sibal To Calcutta High Court In Post-Poll Violence Case
A 5-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday heard the arguments on behalf of the West Bengal Police in opposition to the report submitted by the committee of the National Human Rights Commission on post-poll violence cases in the state. The matter is slated to be heard next on August 3. Senior counsel Kapil Sibal appearing on behalf of the SPs of Police referred to various provisions...
60% Gap In Murders Reported By NHRC Committee & State Police : Jethmalani To Calcutta High Court On Post-Poll Violence Cases
A 5 judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justices I.P Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen and Subrata Talukdar on Monday heard extensive arguments on the allegations of post poll violence in the State of West Bengal. The matter is slated to be heard next on August 3. Arguments on behalf of the petitioners: 'Glaring discrepancies'...
'Avoid Unnecessary Remarks On Counsel's Conduct': Supreme Court Expunges Remarks Made Against Lawyer By Uttarakhand High Court
The Supreme Court observed that the judges should avoid unnecessary remarks on the conduct of the counsel which may have no bearing on the adjudication of the dispute before the Court.The bench comprising Justices RF Nariman and Hrishikesh Roy observed thus while ordering expunction of certain remarks made against a lawyer by the Uttarakhand High Court in an order passed by it. The lawyer,...
Possible Apprehension Of Breach Of 'Law And Order ' Cannot Be A Ground For Preventive Detention: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a possible apprehension of breach of law and order cannot be a ground to detain a person under Preventive Detention Laws.The bench headed by Justice RF Nariman observed that mere contravention of law such as indulging in cheating or criminal breach of trust certainly affects 'law and order' but before it can be said to affect 'public order', it must affect...
[BREAKING] Direct Centre To Disclose Use Of Pegasus Spyware : 5 Journalists On Potential Snoop List Move Supreme Court
In a significant development in the Pegasus spyware controversy, five journalists who are reported to be in the potential list of snoop targets have filed writ petitions in the Supreme Court contending that the unauthorized use of surveillance by government agencies have violated their fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.This is the first instance of persons approaching the...
Father Moves Supreme Court Seeking Extradition Of IS Recruit Daughter Who Is In Afghan Jail
A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court by a father seeking directions for necessary action being taken for extradition and repatriation of his daughter and minor grand daughter. Both are presently detained inside a prison in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.The plea has also sought directions for initiation of steps to extend diplomatic protection or consular assistance to the...
BREAKING : Supreme Court Directs To Recommend Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma As Additional Participant In Tokyo Paralympics
In a huge relief to 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to recommend his name as an additional participant in the 50 meter parashooter event in the Tokyo Paralympics, which is starting from August 24.Today is the last date for recommending the names for the Paralmypics events. The...
Breaking: Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas By Rape Survivor & Convicted Ex-Catholic Priest To Marry Each Other
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain an application moved by survivor of Kottiyoor rape case from Kerala, expressing willingness to marry former Catholic priest Robin Vadakkumchery, who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment under POCSO for raping and impregnating her while she was a minor.The Court also rejected a petition filed by Robin Vadakkumcherry seeking suspension of...