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Calling Someone "Miyan-Tiyan” & “Pakistani" In Poor Taste But Doesn't Amount To Offence Of Hurting Religious Sentiments : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that calling a man "Miyan-Tiyan" and "Pakistani" would be in poor taste, but would not amount to an offence of hurting his religious sentiment.Discharging a person of the charge under Section 298 of the Indian Penal Code(Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings), the Court said :"The appellant is accused of hurting the religious...
Supreme Court Castigates Lawyer For Threatening Suicide If Adverse Order Was Passed, Seeks Written Apology
The Supreme Court on Monday(March 3) warned a lawyer for threatening to commit suicide during a hearing on his petition seeking to quash a criminal complaint against him filed by another lawyer.A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed shock at the lawyer's conduct and recorded its disapproval of the lawyer's conduct, stating, “Today in the morning when the...
'Hard To Believe Highly Qualified Woman Allowed Man To Sexually Exploit Her For 16 Years On Marriage Promise' : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case
"The prolonged period of 16 years during which the sexual relations continued unabatedly between the parties, is sufficient to conclude that there was never an element of force or deceit in the relationship.”
Four Key Issues Which The Bar Must Discuss : CJI Sanjiv Khanna Highlights
The Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna recently encouraged the legal professionals to keep the democractic spirit of the Indian Bar alive with the art of curiosity. Justice Khanna ,who was invited as the Guest Honour for the Grand Finale of AmiQuiz Curiae National Legal Quiz, delivered his address through his law clerk at the event due to sudden illness. In his message to...
Court Shouldn't Discard Expert's Opinion Regarding Child's Decision-Making Capacity Merely Based On Direct Interaction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today (March 3) ruled that in child custody matters, when there is uncertainty about the child's ability to make independent decisions, expert opinions confirming a disability should be prioritized over inferences drawn from direct interactions with the child. The Court emphasized the importance of relying on expert medical assessments to determine the capacity of...
Supreme Court Directs Delhi HC & District Bar Assns To Not Defer Elections Beyond Mar 21; Asks NGT Bar Assn To Conclude Elections By Mar 31
The Supreme Court today ordered that the Delhi High Court and District Bar Association elections, which are scheduled to be held on March 21, shall be held on the scheduled date and not be deferred any further.The Court further directed that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Bar Association shall hold and conclude its elections by 31 March, 2025.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar...
Washing & Dry Cleaning Of Clothes Qualfies As 'Manufacturing Process' Under Factories Act : Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court today (March 3) ruled that activities such as washing, cleaning, and dry-cleaning fall within the definition of "manufacturing process" under the Factories Act, 1948, even if they do not result in the creation of a new tangible product. Holding so, the Court added that the laundry business constitutes a "factory" under Section 2(m) of...
'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition assailing demolition action stated to have been carried out by Ahmedabad authorities against houses of persons accused of crimes in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, asking the petitioner, who claimed that the authorities were guilty of contempt of Court, to approach...
PMLA Review: Supreme Court Lists Pleas Challenging Vijay Madanlal Choudhary Judgment On March 6
The Supreme Court is set to hear on March 6 the review petitions filed against the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgement, which upheld various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).It may be recalled that a bench of Justices Surya Kant, CT Ravikumar (now retired) and Ujjal Bhuyan was dealing with the matter. However, after the retirement of Justice Ravikumar, a need arose...
'Disability No Bar To Excellence In Legal Profession' : Supreme Court Mentions Examples Of Legal Luminaries With Disabilities
In a judgment of great significance for the rights of persons with disabilities, the Supreme Court today quashed a rule of the Madhya Pradesh judicial services which disallowed visually impaired and low-vision candidates from seeking appointment to judicial services."Visually impaired candidates cannot be said to be 'not suitable' for judicial service and they are eligible to participate...