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All Persons Arrested In The Delhi Liquor Policy Case Get Bail, Except One
The Supreme Court yesterday granted bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI case registered in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam, paving the way for the release of another politician arrested in the case.Notably, the decision was preceded by other persons accused in the liquor policy case getting bail over the past few months. These include Abhishek Boinpally...
Important MCQ's Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations
Q 1. State whether it is permissible for the High Courts in a Second Appeal to create a new case for the parties while framing additional questions of law which were never raised in the pleadings.a. No, the High Court cannot create such question of laws which were never a part of the pleadings.b. Yes, the High Court had a wide power to frame any such additional issues which it find...
We Trust Members Of Bar When We Hear Cases, But False Statements Shake Our Faith : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently dismissed two writ petitions where remission was sought by the advocate by pleading false statements in the writ petition as well as before the Court. Taking an exception to the continuous false statements made in the petition for remission, Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih remarked: "A large number of petitions are being filed in this Court wherein...
Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To YSRCP Leaders In Cases Over Alleged Attack Of TDP Office & Naidu's Residence
The Supreme Court granted interim protection to YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Vijayawada East coordinator Devineni Avinash after the Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected his anticipatory bail for allegedly ransacking the NTR Bhavan, the central office of ruling Telugu Desam Party, at Mangalagiri during YSRCP regime in October 2021.The interim protection has also been granted to YSRCP members...
Time Has Come For India To Take Lead In Fostering Culture Of International Arbitration : CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday stressed the importance of rule of law in arbitration proceedings in fostering better economic outcomes, promoting fairness, and creating a conducive environment for investments. He explained that rule of law ensures stability and predictability, which are critical for investor confidence and economic growth.“Rule of law heralds better...
NEET-UG 24 | Supreme Court Rejects Plea For Retest By Candidate Suffering From Hyper Sweating Who Wasn't Allowed Handkerchief In Exam
The Supreme Court in a recent order dismissed a petition by NEET UG 2024 candidate suffering from condition of excessive sweating who sought a retest claiming that he was not allowed to carry his handkerchief into the exam hall. It was the case of the petitioner, who was represented by his father as petitioner in person, that he suffers from a condition causing excessive sweating of the palms...
Supreme Court Dismisses Guru Manicka Prabhu Temple Head's Claim Over Chennai's Arulmighu Kamakala Kameshwarar Temple Property
The Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal filed by the spiritual head of Chennai's Guru Manicka Prabhu Temple, claiming a property adjacent to the Arulmighu Kamakala Kameshwarar Temple as his private property.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih upheld the view of the division bench of the Madras High Court that the property was a trust property dedicated to...
No 'Procedural Infirmity' In CBI Arrest, There Was A Judicial Order : Justice Surya Kant In Kejriwal's Case
While rejecting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his CBI arrest in the liquor policy case, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court today held that there was no reason for the arresting officer to form an opinion regarding reasons for arrest as the agency arrested Kejriwal pursuant to a judicial order.Even though the validity of arrest was upheld, the Court granted him...
Supreme Court Seeks Data From States From 2015 Onward On Appeals Against Acquittals Under Prohibition of Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques For Sex Determination Rules
The Supreme Court today (September 13) has sought a reply from States long with data from January 1, 2015 to till date indicating as to in how many cases of acquittal, appeal, revision or other proceedings have been filed by the appropriate authorities in the higher courts in response to a PIL claiming that States are violating the mandate provisions of the Pre-natal Diagnostic...
Supreme Court To Consider Petition Seeking Guidelines On Centralised Alert For Missing Women
The Supreme Court today (September 13) agreed to consider a petition seeking guidelines to mandate a centralized alert in case a woman is reported to be missing and cannot be located within a reasonable time-frame.Notably, the Top Court had laid down guidelines in the decision of Hori Lal v Commissioner 2002 of steps to be taken in cases of kidnapping of minor girlsSenior Advocate...
Supreme Court Objects To Litigant Making Submissions In Hindi, Emphasizes Court Proceedings Must Be In English
The Supreme Court today (September 13) objected to a litigant making submissions in Hindi, stating that the official language of the Court is English.A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti was dealing with an SLP against Allahabad High Court order allowing plea by petitioner's wife to transfer a cruelty and dowry case against the petitioner from the Basti District...