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Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Condition That Accused Who Got Bail Can Furnish Bail Bonds Only After Spending 6 Months In Custody
Reiterating that the pre-trial process itself shall not become punishment, the Supreme Court yesterday set aside a bail condition imposed by the Patna High Court to the effect that the bail bonds be furnished by the accused after completion of 6 months in custody from the date of the order. The condition in effect put on hold the implementation of the bail order for six months."We see no...
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Raise Concerns Regarding Filing & Listing Process, Online Appearances Etc
The Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association (SCAORA) has raised concerns to the Secretary General of the Supreme Court regarding the Filing, Registration and Listing of matters, Online Appearances and Letter Circulations.SCOARA Secretary Nikhil Jain forwarded to the Supreme Court Secretary General a representation signed by 137 AORs raising the following issues :(1)Lack of timelines...
S.319 CrPC | Order To Summon Additional Accused Passed After Acquittal/Conviction Of Co-Accused Is Unsustainable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently quashed an order under Section 319 of the CrPC summoning a man for a murder trial after the trial of the original accused persons had already concluded.Section 319 of the CrPC grants the trial court the power to summon any person, not being an accused, to face trial if it appears from the evidence collected during the trial that such a person is also involved in...
Witness Who Made Self-Incriminating Statements Can Be Summoned As Additional Accused Based On Other Materials: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that a witness who gives an incriminating statement cannot take a shield under proviso of Section 132 of the Evidence Act (“IEA”) to claim immunity from prosecution if there exists other substantial evidence or material against him proving his prima facie involvement in the crime.The Court stated : "We hold that the qualified privilege under the proviso to Section...
Establishment Of Gram Nyayalayas | Supreme Court Warns States/High Courts Which Haven't Filed Compliance Affidavits
In a public interest litigation seeking establishment and effectuation of Gram Nyayalayas in the country as per the mandate of Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, the Supreme Court today issued a warning to states/UTs and High Courts which did not file affidavits (on the establishment and functioning of Gram Nyayalayas) pursuant to its last order."If the affidavits are not filed by the next date, we...
PM Narendra Modi Visits CJI DY Chandrachud's Residence For Ganesh Puja
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for Ganesh Chaturthi rituals."Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji. May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless us all with happiness, prosperity and wonderful health," the Prime Minister posted on 'X'.Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji. May...
Improper To Discriminate Among Homogenous Group : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that there cannot be a discrimination amongst the homogenous class of the candidates based on their date of admission who secured admission to the same course through the same process in the same academic session while determining their eligibility for getting an appointment to a particular position.The Rajasthan authorities, on 11.09.2017, issued an...
Can't Direct Enactment Of Law To Enforce Fundamental Duties, Says Supreme Court During PIL Hearing
While hearing a plea relating to fundamental duties enshrined under Article 51A of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court today expressed that it cannot direct the legislature to enact a law for enforcement of the same."The cause that you (petitioner) are espousing is certainly relevant. Duties are very important. When you have rights, duties are also to be...there are number of...
Litigant Punished For Contempt Claims He Has Sought Prosecution Of Justice Oka; Supreme Court Responds, 'We Won't Be Deterred'
The Supreme Court will hold hearing on September 23 on the sentence to be imposed on the Chairman of Suraz India Trust, Rajiv Dahiya, who was found guilty in 2021 for contempt of court.Curiously, the contemnor Dahiya, who was personally present before the bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, stated that he has filed an application before the President seeking sanction...
'Such Blanket Stay On Infrastructural Projects Inappropriate' : Supreme Court Vacates HC's Embargo On Gaggal Airport Expansion
The Supreme Court has vacated the Himachal Pradesh High Court's direction for status quo on the ongoing Gaggal (Kangra) Airport expansion project. In the order, passed on March 7 and uploaded on the Supreme Court's website yesterday, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud criticised the High Court for imposing a blanket stay."The interim direction of the High Court dated...
Motor Accident Claims | Supreme Court To Examine Whether Victim Can Seek Compensation Under Both Sections 166 & 163A MV Act
The Supreme Court is set to examine whether a victim can file for compensation under both Section 166 and Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.Section 166 permits the claimant to seek compensation based on proving fault or negligence of the driver of the offending vehicle, while Section 163A allows for no-fault liability, meaning the claimant is not required to prove any wrongful...
AIBE : Plea In Supreme Court Against BCI Notification Barring Final Year Law Students From All India Bar Examination
A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the recent notification of Bar Council of India (BCI) regarding eligibility for the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE) which prohibits final year (final semester) law students from registering for and appearing in the upcoming AIBE-XIX scheduled for November 24, 2024. The plea is filed 9 final year law students of the 3-year...