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Supreme Court Directs Survey Of Karnataka Mines For Which Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans Not In Place
In a public interest litigation (PIL) relating to iron ore mining in Karnataka, the Supreme Court recently directed Karnataka's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to carry out a detailed scrutiny and survey of Category A/B/C mines (in Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur) in respect of which data and/or R&R (rehabilitation and reclamation) plans have not been submitted/approved.The Bench...
Another PIL Filed In Delhi High Court Seeking Removal Of Arvind Kejriwal From Post Of Chief Minister
A fresh public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case, from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi.The plea has been moved by Vishnu Gupta, who is a social worker and National President of Hindu Sena. Yesterday, a division bench headed by Acting...
Constitutional Courts Cannot Sit With Folded Hands When Executive Fails to Perform Its Duties : Justice BR Gavai
In his recent lecture at Harvard Kenedy School, Justice Gavai spoke extensively on the theme “How Judicial Review Shapes Policy”. Justice Gavai, through his insights highlighted the Indian Judiciary's continuous efforts in upholding the ideals of constitutionalism when the executive branch of the government falls back in fulfilling its duties. "The judiciary in India has...
Constitutional Mandate For Schedule Caste Representation Helped My Elevation To Supreme Court: Justice BR Gavai
Supreme Court Judge, Justice BR Gavai in a recent cross-cultural discussion hosted by the New York City Bar Association, expressed how the prominence of affirmative action in the Indian legal framework contributed to his elevation to the Supreme Court of India. Justice Gavai explained the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the Indian diaspora, and illustrated how his elevation...
Enforcement Of Foreign Award Must Be Refused Only Rarely, International Standards To Be Applied To Determine Bias : Supreme Court
In a crucial judgment, while allowing the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award, the Supreme Court (on March 04), held that to determine the factor of arbitral bias, Court must endeavour to follow international standards than domestic ones. It is only in exceptional circumstances that enforcement of a foreign should be refused on the ground of bias., the Court said."Embracing...
Stricter Approach Will Be Taken Regarding Bail In Custodial Death Cases Where Police Officers Are Accused : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that a stricter approach regarding bail will be adopted regarding cases of custodial torture where police officers are involved.“It is a fact that, in ordinary circumstances, we ought not to invoke our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India to invalidate an order granting bail to an accused. But this criteria, while dealing with the question...
Arvind Kejriwal Personally Addresses Delhi Court, Says Approver "Bought Bail" Paying ₹55 Crore Donation To BJP
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal personally addressed a Delhi Court today and submitted that the mission of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was only to implicate him in the liquor policy case and that the central probe agency wanted to crush the Aam Aadmi Party. Kejriwal made the submissions before Special CBI Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts as he was produced in court on...
BREAKING | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's ED Custody Extended By 4 Days Till April 1 In Liquor Policy Case
A Delhi Court on Thursday further remanded Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till April 01 in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam case. He was arrested on the night of March 21.Special CBI judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Courts passed the order after Kejriwal was produced in court on the expiry of his six days of...
Delhi High Court Rejects PIL For Removal Of Arvind Kejriwal From Post Of Chief Minister
The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected a PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case, from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi.A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said the petitioner failed to show any bar in the law which prohibits the arrested CM...
IBC | Resolution Plan Approved By CoC Can't Be Withdrawn or Modified By Resolution Applicant: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that once a resolution plan is approved by the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”) then it becomes impermissible for the resolution applicant to withdraw or modify the resolution plan. The Bench Comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta referred to the Judgment of Ebix Singapore Private Limited v. Committee of Creditors of Educomp Solutions Limited...
Constitution Sets A Benchmark For Inclusive Governance & Social Justice : Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Justice B.V. Nagarathna, while speaking in a virtual address at the Columbia Law School, said that the Constitution of India sets a benchmark for inclusive governance and social justice. The Supreme Court judge spoke on “75 Years of the Indian Constitution—Supreme Court and Social Justice: A 75-Year History.” Columbia Law School organized the event in Association with CEDE, the...
The Basics Of “Criminal Trial” For The Novices In The Bench And The Bar [Q and A-Part-IV]
COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS – Chapter XVISections 204 to 210 Cr.P.C. Q.19 When can it be said that “proceedings” have been commenced before a Magistrate? Ans. “Proceedings”, can be said to have commenced before a Magistrate when the Magistrate, after taking cognizance of the offence, issues process to the accused under Section 204 Cr.P.C. Even in a case where...