Cheque Cases Can Be Transferred From One State To Another Invoking Section 406 CrPC : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that it has power under Section 406 CrPC to transfer cheque cases from one state to another.Notwithstanding the nonobstante clause in Section 142(1) of the NI Act, the power of this Court to transfer criminal cases under Section 406 Cr.P.C. remains intact in relation to offences under Section 138 of the Act of 1881, if it is found expedient for the ends of justice,...

RSS Route March : Tamil Nadu Government Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Order Lifting Conditions

The Tamil Nadu Government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Division Bench of the Madras High Court, which set aside conditions imposed by the Single Judge on the route march sought to be carried out by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the State.The Division Bench had passed the order in a petition filed by RSS assailing the order of the Single Judge...

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi In UAPA FIR

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the National Investigation Agency with respect to an appeal filed by activist turned politician Akhil Gogoi against the Gauhati High Court’s decision to set aside a discharge order in connection with offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. A division bench of Justices V. Ramasubramanian and Pankaj...

Shiv Sena Case | Approving Shinde Faction Will Enable Future Bulk Defections, Any Govt Can Be Toppled : Kapil Sibal In Supreme Court

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the pleas concerning the constitutional issues arising out of the rift within Shiv Sena party between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray groups on merits today. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli, and Justice PS Narasimha heard the matter. In today's proceedings,...

'Land Acquisition Compensation Can't Be Different Based On Nature Of Ownership' : Supreme Court Strikes Down NOIDA Authority's Classification

The Supreme Court, on Monday, stuck down the classification made by the Greater NOIDA Authority between Pushtaini and Gair-Pushtaini Landholders for the purpose of granting compensation upon acquisition. In 1998, the Board of Directors of NOIDA (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority) had classified the landholders into ‘Pushtaini’ and ‘Gair-pushtaini’ for the purposes of...

Can Period Of Parole Granted On Account Of COVID-19 Be Counted As Part Of Actual Sentence? Supreme Court To Consier

The Supreme Court will hear an application by a convict seeking the consideration of parole granted during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of their actual sentence period on March 17.The application came up while the Court was hearing a batch of matters pertaining to the release of prisoners due to the overcrowding in prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court had passed a slew of...

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-9

PPayment of Gratuity Act, 1972Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972; Sections 2(e) and 13A - Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2009 - Constitutional validity of the amendment to Section 2(e) and insertion of Section 13A upheld - The amendment with retrospective effect is to make the benevolent provisions equally applicable to teachers - It seeks to bring equality and give fair treatment to...

IIT-Kanpur Caste Discrimination Complaint : Supreme Court Favours Conciliation, Suggests Talks Between Dalit Faculty & His Colleagues

The Supreme Court recently adopted a conciliatory approach in a cased filed by a Dalit faculty member of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur against four senior professors alleging caste harassment.Observing that the allegations and counter-allegations damage the reputation of the premier institution, the Court suggested that the Chairman of the Board of Governors invite the...

Disability Rights : Supreme Court Invites Suggestions From Persons With Disability & Rights Activists On Improving Accessibility

The official website of the Supreme Court of India now displays questionnaires on Accessibility.On 3rd December, 2022, the Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud constituted a Committee on Accessibility with the aim to conduct a comprehensive accessibility audit of the Supreme Court premises. The aim of the audit is to ensure accessibility in the justice system and understand...

Breaking: Supreme Court Utilises AI To Make Live Transcriptions Of Its Hearings

For the first time, the Supreme Court of India is set to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology powered by Natural Language Processing to provide live transcriptions of its hearings. The live transcription service has been launched on a trial basis in the courtroom of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who is presiding over a Constitution Bench dealing with a case concerning...

BREAKING| Shiv Sena Rift : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Tomorrow Uddhav Thackeray's Petition Against ECI Decision

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear tomorrow the petition filed by Uddhav Thackeray challenging the decision of Election Commission of India to recognize Eknath Shinde group as the official Shiv Sena.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Uddhav Thackeray, mentioned the matter before the Chief Justice of India for urgent hearing. Sibal submitted that urgent protective orders...

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On PIL Seeking Prevention Of Forced Hysterectomies

The Supreme Court of India directed the Union of India to file a reply in a PIL highlighting the issue of alleged illegal and forced hysterectomies conducted on women from marginalised communities in the States of Bihar, Chattisgarh, and Rajasthan. The PIL was listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala. On the last occasion,...