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Supreme Court Asks State Of UP To Inform Details Uploaded In NIC's E-Module On Prisoners' Data
Recently (on March 01), the Supreme Court directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to inform about the details uploaded on the e-module framed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).Pertinently, in this e-module, each State was required to upload the necessary information including status of the convict, the number of years he has put in and such other details. Moreover, as per the...
Interest Rate Matter Of NBFC Policy, Loan Receiver Can't Object To Interest Rate After Repaying Amount : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) held that once the person has availed the loan at the agreed rate of interest, then after paying out the loan amount along with the decided rate of interest, he can't claim back refund of the interest amount alleging that the higher rate of interest is charged by the Non-Banking Financial Company ("NBFCs") than fixed by the RBI.The Bench comprising...
Bombay High Court Acquits GN Saibaba & 5 Others In Alleged Maoist Links Case
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday set aside the conviction of former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba and five others in an alleged Maoist-links case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).A division bench of Justice Vinay Joshi and Justice Valmiki SA Menezes pronounced the judgment.Wheelchair-bound GN Saibaba and his co-accused have been under custody...
'Can't Tolerate Special Leave Petition Filed In A Casual Manner' : Supreme Court Imposes Rs.10K Cost On AoR
Recently (on March 01), the Supreme Court imposed the cost of Rs.10,000/ on the Advocate-on-Record while noting a criminal appeal was filed in a casual manner, and two of the grounds included in the appeal were incorrect and misleading. The Court also stated in its order that such costs should be paid personally to the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society....
Is Deemed Transfer Of Motor Insurance Policy On Sale Of Vehicle Applicable Only To Third Party Risks? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench
In a significant development, the Supreme Court referred the issue of deemed transfer of the insurance policy upon transfer of vehicle ownership under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 to the larger bench after finding an inconsistency amongst two of its previous judgments.The Supreme Court referred the aforesaid issue to a larger bench after witnessing an inconsistency amongst its earlier rulings...
Supreme Court Dismisses MP Tourism Development Corporation's Appeal Against NGT Order To Protect Bhopal Lake
While dismissing an appeal, the Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) expressed surprise at Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which was aimed at saving lakes in the State."By the impugned order, an effort is made by the National Green Tribunal to save various lakes in the State...We fail to understand how the...
Is Process For Male & Female Officers Same? Supreme Court Asks Union To Clarify Empanelment Process For PC In Army
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) directed the Union to file an affidavit clarifying the procedure and steps taken in the empanelling of the batch of male army officers as compared to their female counterparts. This direction has come in light of a contempt petition filed by women army officers for alleged violation of the Court's earlier directions for empanelling women officers for grant...
Students Of Open Schools Recognized By CBSE & State Boards Eligible For NEET Exam : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court noted that all open schools recognized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and State Education Board shall now be recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC) for the purpose of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). As a result, candidates who have passed 10+2 from open schools will be eligible to appear for such examination. It may be...
Rajya Sabha's Role Part Of Basic Structure, Rajya Sabha Elections Protected By Legislative Privileges Under Article 194 : Supreme Court
The constitution bench has clarified the 2006 Kuldip Nayar judgment where the court had rules that Rajya Sabha elections were not proceedings of the legislature within the meaning of Article 194 but a mere exercise of franchise.
Supreme Court Issues Summons To Himachal Pradesh On Punjab's Suit Over Control Of Shanan Hydropower Project
In an original suit filed by the State of Punjab for restraining of interference with its possession & control of the Shanan Power House Hydel Project, the Supreme Court today issued summons to the Himachal Pradesh government.During the hearing, the lawyers appearing for the State of Punjab informed the Court that the the Ministry of Power, Government of India,in terms of order...
SBI Requests Supreme Court To Extend Time Till June 30 To Furnish Electoral Bonds Information
The State Bank of India has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time till June 30, 2024, to furnish information regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India.As per the judgment delivered by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on February 15, the SBI is required to furnish the information to ECI by March 6.In the extension application, the...
[Spanish Tourist's Rape In Dumka] Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance, Says It Is Likely To Tarnish India's Image Across Globe
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a distressing incident involving the sexual assault of a 45-year-old Spanish tourist who was on a motorbike tour with her husband near Dumka in Jharkhand. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the court emphasized the potential national and international repercussions such crimes could have, particularly on India's image and...