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'Don't Underestimate Wisdom Of Voters': Delhi HC Rejects PIL To Prosecute Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav For 'Misleading Statements'
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a PIL seeking direction on the Union Government and Election Commission of India (ECI) to register a complaint and prosecute politicians Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav for making allegedly misleading and false statements with an intent to damage India's image and credibility.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and...
Bifurcation Of River Cauvery Water: Supreme Court Frames Issues In Karnataka's Suit Against Tamil Nadu
In an original suit filed by the State of Karnataka against States/UT of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Pondicherry over use of Cauvery river water, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 19) framed issues (8 in number) and directed parties to file documents within 6 weeks.The order of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan records the issues thus:"1. Whether the Suit is barred by Section 11 of...
S.45 PMLA Doesn't Bar Power Of Court To Grant Bail If There's Delay In Trial : Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday (March 20) orally observed that Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA) does not bar a Court from granting bail to an accused if there is prolonged incarceration and delay in trial.According to Section 45 of the PMLA, bail can be granted to an accused in a money laundering case only if twin conditions are satisfied -...
Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court For Release Of Rs 3000 Crore Delhi Jal Board Funds
The Delhi Government on Wednesday (March 20) sought an urgent hearing of its petition which seeks the release of Delhi Jal Board Funds worth Rs. 3000 Crores.Senior Advocate Mr AM Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi Govt, stressing the urgency of the matter, informed the bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud that the funds will lapse by March 31. It was emphasised that the centre has not released the...
Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Pleas Of Kunal Kamra, Editors Guild To Restrain Centre From Notifying 'Fact Check Unit' Under IT Rules 2023
The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow a batch of petitions challenging the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2023 (IT Amendment Rules 2023), which enable the Central Government to create a Fact Check Unit(FCU).As per the amendment, social media intermediaries should take down any information related to the Central Government's...
Karnataka High Court Stays Ban On Rearing Of 'Ferocious & Dangerous' Dog Breeds
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed the operation of a circular issued by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying department, which bans rearing of certain breeds of dogs on the ground of them being ferocious and dangerous to human life.A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order on a petition filed by one King Solomon David, a dog trainer...
Krishna Janmabhoomi Case | Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With HC Order Consolidating Suits In View Of Mosque Committee's Recall Plea
In the latest development in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 19) disposed of an appeal filed by the mosque committee challenging a high court direction to consolidate 15 suits in the case.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta disposed of the mosque committee's special leave petition against the Allahabad High Court's...
Supreme Court Flags Issues For Mumbai Municipal Corporation To Address In Contempt Case Over Workers' Permanency Status
In a contempt petition filed against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for non-compliance with directions to give permanent status to some of its workers, the Supreme Court on March 19 flagged issues and passed directions with respect to pending verification exercise of workers.The Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma directed that the Corporation shall complete...
Post-Disposal Application To Modify/Clarify Judgment Maintainable Only In Rare Cases : Supreme Court
While dismissing Adani Power's Miscellaneous Application (MA) seeking Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) from Rajasthan Discoms, the Supreme Court reasoned out that the miscellaneous application seeking clarification of the order passed by the court couldn't be entertained after the disposal of the matter.The Bench Comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar underscored the settled position...
Justice BR Gavai Chairs Workshop Held By Supreme Court Legal Services Committee For Panel Lawyers
The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) held a workshop for panel lawyers focusing on digitalization in legal aid and enhancing the quality of legal aid. This workshop was chaired by Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chairman, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.Highlighting the workshop's purpose, Justice Gavai, Executive Chairman, SCLSC stated that the primary purpose of...
Sanjay Singh Added As Accused Based On Approver's Statements: Singhvi Argues Against AAP Leader's Arrest In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today posted to April 2 the hearing of Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh's plea against his arrest & remand by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case.The order was passed by a Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, after hearing submissions made on behalf of Singh.To recap, the central...