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'Sikh Chamar' & 'Ravidaasiya Mochi' Synonymous? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In MP Navneet Kaur Rana's Caste Certificate Case
In a plea over the cancellation of Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana's 'Mochi' caste certificate, the Supreme Court today reserved its judgment.The Bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol was hearing Rana's challenge to a Bombay High Court order of 2021, where it was observed that she fraudulently obtained 'Mochi' caste certificate, even though records indicated that she belonged to...
Under PMLA, Jail Is The Rule And Bail Is The Exception: Madras High Court In Senthil Balaji's Plea
The Madras High Court on Wednesday emphasised that though generally bail is the rule and jail is the exception, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA), this principle was turned and jail became the rule. Justice Anand Venkatesh made the observations while dismissing the bail plea of former TN Minister Senthil Balaji. Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate...
Why Range Of Rates For Hospital Services Not Specified? Supreme Court Slams Centre, Warns Court Might Apply CGHS Rates
The Supreme Court criticised the Central Government's failure to specify the range of rates within which private hospitals and clinical establishments can charge for their treatment services. Although a rule in this regard was framed twelve years ago, the Court noted that it has not been enforced yet.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a public interest litigation...
Coal Block Scam | Whether Restriction On Seeking Stay Of Probe, Trial Applicable To PMLA Cases? Supreme Court To Consider
The Supreme Court on Monday (February 26) called for a response from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on the issue as to whether bar imposed by the Court's earlier decision, of any prayer for stay/impeding progress of investigation/trial in Coal Block Allocation cases being maintainable only before it, is applicable to orders passed on complaints under the Prevention of Money Laundering...
Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow On Reference Against Automatic Stay Vacation Rule In 'Asian Resurfacing' Judgment
The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment tomorrow in the reference against the 2018 judgment in Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency P. Ltd. Director V. Central Bureau of Investigation as per which interim orders of stay granted by High Courts and other courts in civil and criminal trials will automatically expire after a period of six months unless the orders are specifically extended....
Understanding Of People's Problems Makes Us Better Lawyers And Judges, Not Just Legal Knowledge : CJI DY Chandrachud
In a felicitation function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for the newly sworn-in judges, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared insightful wisdom for judges and young lawyers, emphasising the importance of understanding people's problems over mere legal knowledge. He said –“There is a vast body of literature on how judges must decide and what goes into...
Interim Order Restricting Zoos/Safaris Within Forests Will Operate Only Till Final Judgment Of Coordinate Bench, Clarifies Supreme Court
The interim order passed by a bench led by the Chief Justice of India restricting the establishment of zoos/safaris within forest areas will operate only till the final judgment on the very same issue is pronounced by another coordinate bench.It was on February 19 that a 3-judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud passed the interim order in a batch of writ petitions challenging the Forest...
Once Magistrate Seeks Report From Police Under S.202 CrPC, Summons To Accused Be Postponed Until Police Report Is Received: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that once the Magistrate has called for the police report under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, then the magistrate couldn't issue a summon unless the report is submitted by the policeReversing the decision of the High Court which had refused to quash the summons issued by the Magistrate, the Supreme Court Bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal...
Petition Filed In Supreme Court Challenging Demolition Drive In Lucknow's Akbar Nagar
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the demolition of commercial spaces in Lucknow's Akbar Nagar, after the Allahabad High Court dismissed the pleas of 24 occupants yesterday, paving the way for the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) to demolish allegedly illegal establishments in the area.Following the high court's order, the LDA wasted no time in commencing...
Post-Retirement Benefits For Judges Most Dangerous Part Of Judicial System : Kamini Jaiswal
Recently, advocate Kamini Jaiswal, while speaking at a seminar on judicial accountability, stressed how the post-retirement benefits for judges are the most dangerous part of the judicial system. Jaiswal averred that there is no reason why judges should be looking up to the government for such benefit. Marking how such benefits affect the system, she said judges work 'very well'...
State Of TN Must Train Police Officers On Procedure To Obtain Certificate Under S.65B Indian Evidence Act : Supreme Court
Recently, the Supreme Court remarked that the state government (Tamil Nadu) should impart proper training to police officers on obtaining certificate for electronic evidence as stipulated under Section 65B of the Evidence Act. "Before we part with the judgment, we must note here that the PW-19, the Investigating Officer, was not aware of the procedure to be followed for obtaining a...
[GNLU-Queerphobia, Rape Allegations] 'Fact-Finding Panel's Report Is Scary, Students' Voices Suppressed': Gujarat HC Castigates University Admin
In a scathing observation, the Gujarat High Court today castigated the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) administration for 'suppressing' allegations made by two students regarding queerphobia and rape on the University campus.Describing the sealed cover report submitted by the reconstituted Fact-Finding Committee, which was constituted to look into the allegations, as "scary", a bench...