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S. 156(3) CrPC| Magistrate's Order For FIR Not Vitiated Merely Because Complainant Didn't Avail Remedy Under S.154(3) : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 25) refused to quash the magistrate's order directing a police investigation under Section 156(3) of the Cr.P.C., despite the complainant not availing alternative remedies under Section 154(3). The Court said that a magistrate's order directing a police investigation can be irregular but cannot be termed illegal if the complaint discloses a cognizable...
'Courts Are There To Convict Or Acquit; YouTube Cannot Substitute Courts' : SC While Hearing Crime Reporter's Plea
The Supreme Court on Friday observed that YouTube presentations cannot replace the judicial process and criticised a Kerala based journalist for his video allegedly targeting a prominent woman politician. The journalist has claimed that the video was meant to encourage public discussion and fight corruption.A bench of Justice Nagarathna and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing the anticipatory...
Age Of Consent Should Remain 18; Judicial Discretion May Be Exercised In Adolescent Relationship Cases : Centre Tells Supreme Court
In written submissions filed before the Supreme Court in a PIL regarding improving response of Indian criminal justice system to sexual offences, the Union of India has opposed any move to reduce the statutory age of consent under Indian law from 18 years.The Centre also opposed Amicus Curiae Senior Advocate Indira Jaising's suggestion for the Court to read in an exception excluding...
1984 Anti-Sikh Riots : Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad HC For Staying Trial Of 3 Cases, Directs To Expedite Hearing
The Supreme Court today expressed dismay over Allahabad High Court staying trial proceedings in 3 out of 11 cases pertaining to the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, where proceedings commenced pursuant to re-investigation and filing of chargesheets by a Special Investigation Team.While calling on the UP Advocate General to deploy "best of the state law officers" to pursue the cases, the Court requested...
371 Vacancies In High Courts; 178 Proposals Under Process: Union Law Minister
The Central Government recently disclosed that as on July 18, 371 judicial posts are vacant across High Courts, of which 178 appointment proposals are at a processing stage between the Government and the Supreme Court Collegium. The recommendations against 193 vacancies are yet to be received from the High Court Collegiums. This disclosure came when Member of Rajya Sabha, Vivek T Tankha...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To IMA On Union's Plea Against HC Judgment Quashing Provision To Levy GST On Supplies By Clubs To Members
The Supreme Court today(July 25) issued notice on the Union Government's petition challenging the recent Kerala High Court judgment striking down the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 ("CSGT Act"), which allowed the levy of GST on supply by clubs and associations to their members.However, the Court ordered that there shall not be any recovery steps against the...
In NEET Aspirant's Death Case, Supreme Court Issues Guidelines To Protect Mental Health Of Students In Colleges & Coaching Centres
Addressing the issue of students' suicides in India, the Supreme Court today (July 25) issued comprehensive guidelines to protect the mental health of students in schools, colleges, and coaching centres. The bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta issued fifteen binding directions, while deciding a case a 17-year-old NEET aspirant who died under suspicious...
SCAORA Raises Concerns Over 'Reels' & Social Media Promotion By Advocates, Urges CJI To Regulate Photos & Videos In Court Premises
The Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association (SCAORA) has written to CJI BR Gavai requesting guidelines on prohibiting to use courtroom videos and photographs on social media platforms by lawyers in light of the increasing trend of direct/indirect solicitation online. The SCAORA has flagged concerns over the use of videos of Courtroom Proceedings by lawyers and Advocates on Record as a...
