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Exclusion Of Natural Heirs Without Reasons Raises Doubt About Genuineness Of Will : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that exclusion of natural heirs from a Will can be a circumstance raising suspicion against its valid execution, though that factor alone will not invalidate it.The Court observed that the existence of such a suspicious circumstance would require a closer scrutiny of the execution of the Will."We are conscious that deprivation of a natural heir, by itself, may...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Constitutionality Of UAPA, Sedition Offence
The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and also of the section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).A division bench of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Dr Neela Gokhale while pronouncing their judgment today said, "The UAPA in its present form is constitutionally...
Supreme Court Affirms Conviction Of Woman For Fiance's Murder; Allows Her & Aides To Seek Governor's Pardon
In an extraordinary instance, the Supreme Court on July 14, while upholding the life sentence of a female convict guilty of murdering her fiancé, granted her an opportunity to seek pardon before the Karnataka State Governor. The Court also held that the powers of the Governor under Article 161 to grant pardon reflect the wider "constitutional ethos, goal and culture" towards reformation....
'Not Convinced' : Supreme Court Questions HC Order Granting Bail To Kannada Actor Darshan In Renukaswamy Murder Case
The Supreme Court today(July 17) orally remarked that it is not at all convinced in the manner the Karnataka High Court exercised its discretion in granting bail to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy Murder Case. It also orally asked Darshan's lawyers to give good reasons as to why the court should not interfere with the High Court's decision. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice...
TN Idol Theft Cases : CBI Seeks To Restrain Retd. IPS Officer Pon Manickavel From Giving Media Interviews, Supreme Court To Hear On July 21
The Supreme Court will hear on July 21 a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking to restrain retired IPS officer Pon Manickavel, who is accused of falsely implicating police officials in Idol Theft cases, from giving any interviews to the media.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the matter today till the said date.To recap, the FIR against Manickavel...
Supreme Court Stays Karnataka HC Order Impleading Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy In Contempt Case
The Supreme Court today(July 17) issued notice in a special leave petition filed by JD(S) MP HD Kumaraswamy (now a Union Minister) against the Karnataka High Court's order wherein the high court issued notice in the ongoing contempt proceedings against the Union Minister. The high court's order of April 17, which impleaded him as a party, has also been kept in abeyance. The issue arises out of...
Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2025: Arbitration & Conciliation Act
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996Sections 8 and 11(6A) – Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes – Dispute between two factions of a Coimbatore-based family over the "Sri Angannan Biriyani Hotel" trademark. The petitioner filed a civil suit seeking a permanent injunction and ₹20 lakhs in damages for alleged trademark infringement. The respondent invoked an arbitration clause in...
'Scandalous, Publicity Stunt' : Supreme Court Rebukes Advocate For Plea Seeking FIR Against Delhi HC Judges, Tribunal Members
The Supreme Court today rebuked an advocate for filing a plea seeking registration of FIR against 6 sitting/former judges of High Courts and/or Members of Tribunals.On the petitioner's asking however, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi appointed Senior Advocate Dr S Muralidhar (former Judge, Delhi High Court) as Amicus Curiae.Notably, the petition impleaded Justice C Hari...
Rehabilitation Not Necessary In Land Acquisition Cases Except For Those Who Lost Residence Or Livelihood : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently observed that rehabilitation of landowners, beyond monetary compensation for government-acquired land, is not mandatory, though the government may offer additional benefits guided by humanitarian considerations of fairness and equity. However, the Court clarified that rehabilitation should be provided in cases where acquisition destroys livelihoods...
Are Bar Councils Following Judgment On Enrollment Fee Cap? Supreme Court Seeks BCI Chairperson's Response
The Supreme Court on July 15 passed an order seeking the presence of the Chairman of the Bar Council of India and Senior Advocate, Manan Mishra, to assist the Court on whether the directions issued by the Court in its July 30, 2024, order directing State Bar Councils to not charge extraorbitant fees for enrollment have been complied with or not. In Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, the...