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'Adverse Effect Of Climate Change Will Be On Nation's Future' : Supreme Court Stresses Importance Of Forest Protection
A week after recognizing for the first time the fundamental right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change, the Supreme Court has delivered another judgment highlighting the potential adverse impacts of climate change.The judgment cited a report published by the Reserve Bank of India titled “Report on Currency and Finance; Towards a Greener Cleaner India” (2022-23), which,...
NIA Act | Court of Sessions Has Jurisdiction To Try UAPA Cases When State Hasn't Designated Any Special Court : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 18) held that in the absence of the designation of a special court by the state government, the Court of Sessions would have the jurisdiction to try offences punishable under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (“UAPA”),“A bare perusal of sub-section (3) of Section 22 of NIA Act would make it clear that until a Special Court is constituted...
Waqf Board & Not Waqf Tribunal Has Jurisdiction To Decide Issue Of Mutawalli : Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court held that the original jurisdiction to decide the issue pertaining to Mutawalliship vests with the Waqf board and not the Waqf Tribunal. Distinguishing the role of the Waqf Tribunal from that of the board, the Court said that the former is an adjudicatory authority while the latter deals with administration-related issues. “After all, the Waqf Tribunal is...
Termination Of Services Without Disciplinary Enquiry Violates Principles Of Natural Justice : Supreme Court Reinstates College Registrar
Observing that the termination of the services of the employee without holding disciplinary enquiry violates the principles of natural justice, the Supreme Court directed the reinstatement of the Registrar at the GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghurdauri."...we are of the firm view that the termination of the services of the appellant without holding disciplinary enquiry...
Supreme Court Says Stricter Punishments Needed For Election Manipulations & Misconduct By Polling Officers
While reserving verdict on a batch of petitions seeking 100% verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) data with Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit trail (VVPAT), the Supreme Court today expressed its reservations about existing penal provisions to address manipulations with the electoral process.The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta observed that there should be strict...
Manipur Tribal Forum Approaches Supreme Court Raising Apprehensions Of Fresh Outbreak Of Violence, Seeks Army Protection
The Manipur Tribal Forum has filed an interim application before the Supreme Court raising apprehensions about fresh onslaught of violent acts against the Kuki-Zo community in the state of Manipur. The application seeks protection by the Indian Army and calls for the arrest of the leaders inciting violence in the state. The Forum alleged that neglect by the authorities has led to a deep sense...
Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: March 2024
Here's a comprehensive overview of the Supreme Court of India proceedings during March 2024. This monthly digest aims to inform you about the latest judgments, orders, and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in the Supreme Court during the month of March and also the updates of the Constitution bench hearing on the taxation matter of mineral-bearing lands, providing...
Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict
The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in the order after terming the situation...
Over 4 Crore VVPAT Slips Verified, No Mismatch Ever Found; EVM Tampering Impossible : ECI Tells Supreme Court
The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that no mismatch has been detected ever between the votes counted in the Electronic Voting Machines and the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail slips (VVPATs).The ECI said that it has matched the EVM votes with more than 4 crore VVPAT slips and no instance of mismatch has been found so far. The ECI stated this in the written...
Delhi Liquor Policy Case : Supreme Court Extends Till May 8 Interim Bail Granted To Hyderabad Businessman Abhishek Boinpally
The Supreme Court today extended till May 8 the interim bail of five weeks granted to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally on March 28 in the Delhi Liquor Policy case.The matter, though not listed today, was taken on Board by the Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta upon a mentioning by Sr Adv Kapil Sibal. The order was passed as the case was directed to be listed in...
Supreme Court Mulls Framing Guidelines For Trial Against Accused With Hearing & Speech Disabilities
In a significant development, the Supreme Court (on April 16) observed that it has yet to establish guidelines for conducting trials against accused with hearing and speech disabilities. In this regard, the Top Court has issued notice to Union of India through the Attorney General to examine this question of law and posted the matter on July 26. “However, it is brought to our notice...
Can States Regulate 'Industrial Alcohol' Using Powers Over 'Intoxicating Liquor'? Supreme Court Reserves Judgement
A 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday (April 14) reserved its verdict on the issue of whether 'denatured spirit or industrial alcohol' can be brought within the meaning of 'intoxicating liquor' under State legislation's law-making powers. The 6 day-long hearing deliberated upon the interplay between the Union's law-making powers over 'controlled industries' under Entry...