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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023- NDPS Act
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Conditions for personal search as specified in Section 50 of the NDPS Act are applicable only for the search of the physical body of the person and not for the search of any bag carried by the person. (Para 125) 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 856Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Conviction liable to be set aside if samples...
Supreme Court Reprimands Registry For Not Listing Case Violating Judicial Order
The Supreme Court recently expressed displeasure at members of the Registry staff for violating a judicial order regarding the listing of the matters on Regular list.The Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that on November 22, 2023, the subject matters were directed to be listed on December 07, 2023 (Thursday). However, they came to be listed on December 08, when Senior...
Children From Void Marriage Can't Be Denied Share In Their Parent's Property : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (January 19) held that the children born out of a void and voidable marriage shall be considered as legitimate children and be treated as an extended family of the common ancestor for the purpose of deciding a valid share in the property of the common ancestor. Reversing the findings of the High Court, the Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SVN Bhatti noted that...
Supreme Court Seeks Union's Stand Regarding Cryptocurrency
The Supreme Court, (on January 19), has asked the Union to present its stance with reference to the matters of crypto currency arising in different States. The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and K.V. Vishwanathan passed this direction while granting interim protection from arrest to the present petitioner (Ganesh Shiv Kumar Sagar). The petitioner was booked under several provisions of...
Judicial Service Exams: Question And Answers (MCQs) Based On Latest Judgements- PART-1
MCQs based on Current SC Judgments- September 20231. Recently, in Zunaid v. State of UP 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 730, what power did the Supreme Court affirm regarding the Magistrate's authority after receiving the final police report under Section 173 CrPC?a) The Magistrate must accept the final report without any discretion.b) The Magistrate can only order a reinvestigation.c) The Magistrate...
E-Rickshaws To Be Provided In Matheran Only For Present Hand Cart Pullers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (on January 10) clarified that E-Rickshaws, if permitted, in the city of Matheran would be only for present hand cart pullers. This was to compensate them on account of their loss of employment. The Court further clarified that there should also be a restriction on the number of E-rickshaws permitted in Matheran. The Division Bench of Justices B.R Gavai and...
Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act
A Delhi Court on Friday framed charges of rioting, unlawful assembly and attempt to murder against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case concerning the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. (FIR 44 of 2020, PS Jagat Puri)Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat, now transferred to Rouse Avenue Courts, however discharged them for the offences under Section 34,...
The Art Of Writing Judgments [Part-II]
Criminal CasesThe general framework of a judgment in a criminal case is substantially similar to a civil case. The judgment must contain (i) the facts asserted by the prosecution and by the accused; (ii) the point or points for determination; and (iii) the decision on the points, with reasons therefor. The judgment in a criminal case must also set out the offence and the section of the...
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Views On Balancing Preservation Of Great Indian Bustard With India's Solar Energy Needs
The Supreme Court on Friday (January 19) sought the views of the Union Government on striking a balance between the need to protect the Great Indian Bustard, an endangered bird, and India's international commitments toward lowering the carbon footprint through solar energy.The bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra sought updated status reports...
Centre Notifies Appointment Of Advocate As Gujarat High Court Judge After SC Collegium Acts On DoJ's Reference
The President of India has approved the appointment of Advocate Pranav Shailesh Trivedi as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court."In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Pranav Shailesh Trivedi, Advocate as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court", tweeted Union Law Minister Arjun...
Mention Details Of Previous Bail Applications & Orders In All Bail Pleas : Supreme Court Issues Directions
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court (on January 19) has listed the prerequisites to be mentioned in grant of bail applications. The Court also recorded that these suggestions are to streamline the proceedings and avoid anomalies. Pertinently, apart from other suggestions, the Court reiterated the direction issued in the judgment in Pradhani Jani v. The State of...
Is Allegation Made In Judicial Proceedings Defamatory? Supreme Court Stays Defamation Case Against AIADMK Leader Palaniswamy
In a relief to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), the Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court order which restored the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him by expelled AIADMK leader KC Palanisamy (KCP).The Bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta passed the interim order while granting leave to appeal...