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1990 Custodial Death Case | Gujarat HC Dismisses Ex-IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt's Appeal Challenging Conviction & Life Term
The Gujarat High Court today dismissed an appeal filed by Sanjiv Bhatt, a former Indian Police Service officer, challenging his conviction and life imprisonment sentence imposed by the Jamnagar Court in connection with an alleged case of custodial torture and death dating back to 1990.The incident relates to the death of one Prabhudas Madhavji Vaishnani in November 1990, which was allegedly...
Uddhav Sena Approaches Supreme Court Questioning Impartiality Of Maharashtra Speaker In Deciding Disqualification Pleas
An application has been filed on behalf of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) questioning the impartiality of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar in deciding the disqualification petitions filed against the members of the Eknath Shinde faction.It is alleged in the application that the Speaker met Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the latter's official residence on January 7, when just three...
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LiveLaw is an Independent Media, engaged in fact- based, non-sensational journalism. Position: News Anchor [Hindi and English]Location: NoidaJob Type: Full-timeSalary: As per industry standards.Responsibilities:Legal News Reporting: Serve as the lead anchor for legal news broadcasts, covering significant legal developments, court decisions, and legislative updates. Provide in-depth analysis and commentary on legal issues.Legal Research: Stay abreast of current legal affairs, landmark cases,...
Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Limits On Undertrial Prisoner Visits In Delhi Prisons
The Supreme Court (on January 09), dismissed a SLP assailing the Delhi High Court's order which refused to interfere with its government's decision of restricting visits to jail inmates by family, friends, and legal advisers, allowing only twice a week. The High Court, in its February 16, 2023, decision, opined that this decision of capping the visits had been taken after...
Can High Court Direct State Instrumentality To Award Contract In Favour Of Bidder Under Article 226? Supreme Court Discusses
The Supreme Court in a recent decision disapproved of the direction issued by the Rajasthan High Court directing the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd to enter into a power purchasing agreement with a party. "In any case, the High Court, by the impugned judgment and order, could not have issued a mandamus to the instrumentalities of the State to enter into a contract, which was totally harmful...
Aligarh Muslim University Minority Status Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
A 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court is hearing today the case relating to the minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar Datta, Manoj Misra and Satish Chandra Sharma will hear the issue.The bench, among other things, will consider whether minority status can be...
Supreme Court Summarises Factors For Deciding Remission Applications
On Monday, the Supreme Court not only set aside the remission of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case but also provided detailed guidelines for considering remission applications. The top court highlighted key factors that must be taken into account, offering an illuminating roadmap for evaluating such pleas under the Code of Criminal Procedure.This verdict was handed out by a bench of Justices...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Challenging Validity Of Section 15 JJ Act; Liberty Granted To Approach HC
The Supreme Court bench on Monday (January 8) dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of S.15 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (JJ Act) which provided for a preliminary assessment of Juveniles above the age of 16, charged with heinous crimes. Refusing to entertain the petition, the bench comprising Chief Justice, DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj...
State Electricity Regulatory Commission Can Refuse To Adopt Tariff Not Aligned With Market Prices : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the State Electricity Regulatory Commission has a power to reject the adoption of tariff if it is not aligned with market prices. While adopting the tariff, the Commission is bound to take into consideration the protection of consumer interest. Reversing the order of the High Court and the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (“APTEL”), the bench comprising...
S.138 NI Act | Proceedings For Cheque Dishonour Be Quashed Once Complainant Signs Deed Accepting Amount In Full & Final Settlement: Supreme Court
In a Criminal Appeal arising out of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Supreme Court held that once the settlement has been arrived at and the complainant has signed the deed accepting an amount in full and final settlement, the proceedings under this provision must be quashed. “Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, we...
Supreme Court Lifts Stay On Labour Court Proceedings Involving HT Media Private Limited
The Supreme Court (on January 08) issued a notice in a Special Leave Petition assailing the Delhi High Court's order wherein it stayed the proceedings referred in the Labour Court for adjudication of an industrial dispute between HT Media Private Limited and one Rabeendra Kumar Dhakad (the present petitioner) who worked in the former's office. While staying the impugned order, the Bench...