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Quasi-Judicial Bodies Bound By Principles Of Res Judicata : Supreme Court Reiterates
Observing that the quasi-judicial bodies are also bound by the principles of res-judicata to prevent re-litigation on the same issue, the Supreme Court set aside the Rajasthan High Court's order which had upheld the second order passed by the quasi-judicial body despite the first order passed by the quasi-judicial body was not followed and remained unchallenged. The bench comprising...
LiveLaw Academy's Judicial Service Examinations Preparation Courses: Introducing JSEP 2.0 and JSEP Lite
LiveLaw's Judiciary Coaching initiative LiveLaw Academy has started registration of its May batch. They're offering 2 courses for judiciary aspirants, the comprehensive JSEP 2.0 and a lighter version of the course named JSEP Lite. If you sign up by April 15th, you also get a 30% early bird discount. JSEP 2.0 is designed for aspirants who want full-spectrum preparation — covering 45 subjects, weekly tests, judgment writing, legal GK, Hindi, and personalized mentorship. Taught by retired High...
Supreme Court Transfers PIL On Bihar Bridge Collapses To Patna High Court
The Supreme Court today (April 2) transferred to the Patna High Court a PIL seeking the constitution of a high-level committee to look into the issue of recurring collapses of bridges built in the State of Bihar.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a PIL seeking directions to the Bihar government for a thorough structural audit and constitution of a...
Supreme Court Appoints Amicus Curiae On Issues Relating To Muslim Woman's Right To Permanent Alimony On Divorce
The Supreme Court recently appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave as amicus curiae (pro bono) to assist the Court on the question of law whether a Family Court can award permanent alimony to a Muslim woman whose marriage has been dissolved as per the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 and whether such permanent alimony could be modified on...
S.34 CPC | In Commercial Transactions, Courts May Award Interest Higher Than 6% : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 1) held that the Courts have the authority to determine the appropriate rate of interest to be awarded for decree amounts. The Court also have the discretion to decide from which date the interest is payable- whether from the date of the filing of the suit, from any date prior to it, or the date of decree.The Court observed that in the absence of an...
Delhi High Court Orders Removal Of Allegedly Defamatory Description Of ANI On Its Wikipedia Page
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered take down or removal of allegedly defamatory content and description of news agency ANI Media Private Limited on its Wikipedia page. Justice Subramonium Prasad directed Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia platform, to remove allegedly defamatory statements published against ANI on its Wikipedia page titled “Asian News International.”The...
Disciplinary Proceedings Can't Be Initiated Against Quasi-Judicial Officer Merely On Ground Of Passing Wrong Order : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 1) quashed disciplinary proceedings initiated against a former Tehsildar, ruling that incorrect quasi-judicial orders alone, without allegations of malafides or extraneous influence, cannot justify disciplinary action.The Court stated that when the order was passed in good faith (though incorrect), it would not warrant initiating disciplinary...