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Contempt Petition Filed In Supreme Court Over SBI's Non-Disclosure Of Electoral Bonds Details
Advocate Prashant Bhushan on Thursday (March 7) sought an urgent hearing for a contempt petition filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Common Cause against the State Bank of India (SBI) for alleged non-compliance with the Supreme Court's order to disclose details of electoral bonds.This move by the two non-governmental organisations comes amidst the ongoing battle...
Udhayanidhi Stalin's Comments Against 'Sanatana Dharma' Amount To Hate Against Specific Community : Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has strongly criticized the statements made by Tamil Nadu Minister Udaynidhi Stalin calling for the eradication of the Sanatana Dharma. The statements were made in a seminar organized for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma. The Minister had said that Sanatana Dharma was like HIV, AIDS, and Malaria, and rather than opposing it, it had to be eradicated. Justice...
Supreme Court Mulls Guidelines To Strengthen & Streamline Functioning Of Bar Associations Across Country
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has taken up the issue of strengthening and enhancing the overall functioning of Bar Associations across the country. The order dated March 4, passed by Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta, called on senior counsels appearing in the case before it as well as those who were willing to assist to formulate issues that would...
'Ghee' A 'Product Of Livestock' : Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court held “ghee” to be a “product of livestock” for the purposes of regulation of its purchase and sale in all notified market areas of Andhra Pradesh (AP). “The argument that “ghee” is not a product of livestock is baseless, and bereft of any logic…Livestock has been defined under Section 2(v) of the Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce...
'One Day Trial' In POCSO Case : Supreme Court Affirms HC Order For Fresh Trial After Setting Aside Conviction
The Supreme Court (on March 01) affirmed the Patna High Court's order of a 'De-novo' trial in a matter where the accused's trial, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, was concluded in 'one day.' The High Court, in its judgment, noted that the Trial Court had shown 'ugly haste.'The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan....
Hospital's Registration Can't Be Cancelled Under PC & PNDT Act If Not Expedient In Public Interest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the suspension/cancellation of the registration of the Hospital/Clinic under Section 20(3) of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 ("PC&PNDT Act") is permissible only when the Appropriate Authority believes that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest."in our...
'Deceased Was Frustrated Due To Work Pressure' : Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Case Against Man Over Suicide Of His Junior
The Supreme Court recently quashed a 22-year-old criminal case against a person for allegedly abetting the suicide of a Scheduled Caste person who was working as his junior.The accused-appellant herein was working as the District Savings Officer in Kannauj District. It was alleged that the deceased, junior to the accused, killed himself in suicide on 3rd October 2002. The deceased left a...
'Won't File Reply Unless Mobile Phone Is Given' : Man Facing Contempt Case Insists; Supreme Court Extends His Custody
The Supreme Court today sent back into custody a man against whom non-bailable warrants were issued earlier for non-deposit of cost of Rs.1 lakh as well as deliberate, repetitive failure to appear before the Court.Passing the order, a Bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal directed that he be provided all relevant documents by jail authorities to enable him to file for a reply, if...
Kerala v. Union Suit On Borrowing Limits : Full Courtroom Exchange From Supreme Court Hearing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 6) expressed disapproval of a condition imposed by the Union Government on the State of Kerala that the former will give consent for additional borrowing only if the latter withdrew the suit filed in the Supreme Court.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was hearing the suit filed by the State of Kerala against the Union under Article...
Court Should Be Cautious And Slow In Dealing With The Recruitment Process Adopted By Recruitment Agencies: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (on March 05) held that merely because a recruitment agency is not in a position to satisfy the Court, relief cannot be extended to a deprived candidate. It was also observed that courts have to be cautious and slow in dealing with the recruitment process adopted by the recruitment agency. A lot of thought process has gone into applying the rules and regulations, the...
Stop Religious Rituals During Court Events, Instead Bow Down To Constitution Or Preamble : Supreme Court Judge Justice Abhay Oka
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Abhay Oka at a recent event in Pune urged people to stop religious rituals during court programs and instead start official court events by bowing down or showing respect to either the preamble or the Constitution.Justice Oka was speaking at the 'Bhoomi Pujan,' or foundation laying event of the new court complex in Pimpri- Chinchwad near Pune. "This year on...
Supreme Court Constitutes Committee To Examine Issue Of Safaris In Tiger Reserves, Allows Existing Tiger Safaris To Continue
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (March 6) directed the constitution of a committee to decide the issue of zoos or safaris within tiger reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries. The Court added that existing safaris will not be disturbed. This implies that the tiger safari at the Jim Corbett National Park, which was the subject matter of the case, can continue subject to...