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'Will Check Custodial Violence' : Supreme Court Approves HC Direction To UP Police To Medically Examine Person Called For Investigation After Release
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's direction asking the Uttar Pradesh police to conduct the medical examination of the person called in the police station after their release.“We find that the direction was issued in order to put up a check on custodial violence on the person's brought to the police station.”, the Supreme Court Bench Comprising...
Judicial Decision Does Not Infringe Fundamental Rights : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently reiterated the principle that a judicial decision cannot be challenged as infringing fundamental rights.The Court noted that it has been laid down in Naresh Shridhar Mirajkar Vs. State of Maharashtra that "a judicial decision rendered by a Judge of competent jurisdiction in or in relation to a matter brought before him does not infringe a Fundamental Right."A...
State Of West Bengal Urges Supreme Court To Urgently Hear Its Suit Against Union Over CBI's Powers
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal sought an urgent hearing on Wednesday (February 21) for West Bengal government's original suit alleging overreach by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the state.The plea revolves around allegations of the CBI's continued registration and investigation of cases in West Bengal, despite the state government's withdrawal of general consent for the central...
Supreme Court Raises Concerns At Tribunal Benches Being Presided By Non-Judicial Members, Seeks AG's Response
In a crucial development, the Supreme Court today (February 21) took up for consideration the issue as to whether Tribunals/Commissions across the country, like the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) shall comprise of a Judicial Member, who shall also be the Presiding Member.Yesterday, the Bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and KV Viswanathan had called on...
Fali S Nariman : A Look At His Legendary Career & Landmark Cases
“I Have Lived and flourished in a Secular India. In the fullness of time, if God wills, I would also like to die in a secular India." - Fali S. Nariman, Before Memory Fades: An AutobiographyFali Sam Nariman, an eminent jurist of unparalleled distinction, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Indian law with his exceptional legal acumen and unwavering commitment to justice. Born...
'We Worship Lions During Durga Puja': Calcutta High Court In VHP's Plea Which Claimed Naming Lioness 'Sita' Allegedly Hurt Religious Sentiments
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday heard a plea by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) against the naming of a lioness at Siliguri's Safari Park as 'SITA.'Earlier Live Law had reported on the plea filed by the VHP.“Vishwa Hindu Parishad has with deep anguish observed that a species of cat family has been named after the name of "SITA" the consort of Lord Rama and she is sacred deity to all...
Supreme Court Has No Power Of Superintendence Over High Courts : SC
The Supreme Court stated that it has no power of superintendence over the High Courts.A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih made this observation while refusing to direct a High Court to expeditiously decide a criminal appeal filed by the petitioner. The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution aggrieved by the delay in the hearing...
Remembering Fali S Nariman: A Noble and Brilliant Jurist
I remain deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Fali S Nariman, a towering figure in the legal fraternity and a champion of constitutional and human values. He passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and a profound impact on the country's judicial system.Fali S Nariman was a jurist par excellence, a senior advocate of the Supreme Court since...
Delay Occurred In Filing Appeal Against Acquittal Under S.378 CrPC Can Be Condoned Under Limitation Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the delay that occurred in preferring an appeal against the acquittal can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. Concurring with the decision of the High Court, the Bench Comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and P.B. Varale observed that if there is a delay in filing an appeal against the acquittal of the accused then the delay can be condoned...
Farmers Protest | P&H High Court Refuses To Hear Today Plea Of Centre & Haryana Against Farmers' Movement In Tractors, Modified Vehicles
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today, refused urgent hearing of plea seeking directions to prevent farmers from moving ahead with modified vehicles, tractors and trolleys.The matter was mentioned before the bench of Acting Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji by Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain, appearing for the Central Government and Advocate General...
Supreme Court Surprised At State Opposing Maintenance Plea Of Wife By Siding With Husband
In a wife and minor daughter's plea for maintenance, the Supreme Court recently expressed surprise at State's conduct of siding with the husband. “The approach of the State of taking the side of the husband in a maintenance case, to say the least, is very strange. In fact, the learned counsel, who appeared for the State was under a duty and obligation to act as an officer of the...
Schedule Tribe Member Migrating To Another State/UT Can't Claim ST Status If Tribe Isn't Notified As ST In That State/UT : Supreme Court
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court held that a person with the status of a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in one State cannot claim the same benefit in another State or Union Territory where he/ she has eventually migrated, where the tribe is not notified as ST. Further, Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih also held that a public notification by the President, as given under...