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Supreme Court Criticises 'Undue Haste' Of Trial Court In Awarding Death Penalty In 2 Months Without Proper Opportunity For Defence
The Supreme Court recently, while quashing the death penalty of the present appellant/accused, observed that the reliance on the DNA report without examining scientific experts led to the failure of justice, thereby, vitiating the trial. The Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta pointed out that the trial was completed in less than two months without giving the accused...
NEET-PG 2024 | Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Fresh AIQ Round 3 Counselling
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to conduct AIQ (All India Quota) Round III of NEET-PG 2024 counselling afresh on the ground that there were instances of seat blocking following delay in completion of 2nd round of state counselling in Madhya Pradesh.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran heard the matter. Not...
'Go To HC': Supreme Court Disposes Of Contempt Petition Filed Against UP Authorities Over Demolition Of Property At Sambhal
Granting liberty to approach the Allahabad High Court, the Supreme Court today disposed of a contempt petition filed against Uttar Pradesh authorities for alleged violation of order dated November 13, 2024 restraining demolition actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran passed the order, stating,"We find that...
Supreme Court Upholds Karnataka Law Which Delegates Power Of Issuing Transport Permits To STA Secretary
The Supreme Court, in a key ruling regarding private motor vehicle operators in Karnataka, upheld the constitutionality of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 (“2003 Act”) granting the power to the Secretary of the State Transport Authority(STA) to issue transport permits within the state.The Court also upheld that the power of the STA to...
'Nobody Gets Better Treatment Because Of Senior Gown' : Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Delhi HC's Senior Designations
The Supreme Court on Friday (February 7) dismissed a petition filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara challenging the decision of the Delhi High Court to confer senior designations on 70 advocates.A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the matter.Earlier, the Court had pulled up the petitioner for making allegations that senior designations are conferred based...
Arrest Illegal If Reasons Not Informed; When Art 22(1) Is Violated, Court Must Grant Bail Despite Statutory Restrictions : Supreme Court
Noting that informing an arrested individual of the grounds for their arrest is a fundamental right under Article 22(1) of the Constitution, the Supreme Court today (February 7) stressed that this information must be conveyed clearly and effectively. The Court also emphasized the magistrate's duty to ensure compliance with Article 22(1) during remand, noting that any violation could warrant...
Jayalalithaa's Niece Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Return Of Her Properties Confiscated In Disproportionate Assets Case
The niece of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has approached the Supreme Court seeking the return of the properties confiscated in the disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa.J Deepa has filed a Special Leave Petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's order refusing to release Jayalalithaa's assets to her.The petitioner's argument is that since the criminal...
Supreme Court Refuses To Stop Police Investigation On Statements Before Justice Hema Committee Regarding Women's Exploitation In Malayalam Cinema
The Supreme Court on Friday (February 7) refused to interfere with the directions of the Kerala High Court to register FIRs based on the depositions given by witnesses/victims before the Justice Hema Committee regarding the sexual exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema field.A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that once...
Many Litigants Socio-Economically Backward, Shouldn't Suffer Due To Advocate's Fault : Supreme Court On Approach In Delay Condonation
The Supreme Court recently observed that though courts have to be cautious while condoning delays of long duration, in cases where the delay can be attributed to the advocate, balancing of scales of justice becomes imperative. It highlighted that the socio-economic background of litigants who approach the courts for justice should be kept in mind.“We are aware of the caution that needs to...
Further Investigation Can Be Directed Even After Filing Of Chargesheet & Commencement Of Trial : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently reiterated that further investigation can be directed even after the chargesheet has been filed and the trial has commenced. Taking support of Hasanbhai Valibhai Qureshi v. State of Gujarat and Others., (2004) 5 SCC 347, the Court highlighted that the prime consideration for further investigation is to arrive at the truth and do substantial justice.However,...
UP Govt Offers To Administer Mathura Temples Which Are Under Receivership Of Advocates, Seeks Supreme Court's Permission
In a case where the Supreme Court raised concerns regarding the appointment of advocates as court receivers of various temples in Mathura, the State of Uttar Pradesh today (February 6) requested the Court to hand over the temples' management to the State during the pendency of the civil suits. Senior Advocate Navin Pahwa, appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh, submitted that the State...
Governor Can't 'Pocket-Veto' Bills, Anti-Federal To Return Bills Without Giving Reasons: Tamil Nadu Govt To Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today(January 6) continued hearing two writ petitions filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against Governor Dr. RN Ravi for withholding assent for 12 bills passed by the State assembly. Since yesterday, a bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan has been hearing Senior Advocates Mukul Rohatgi,Abhishek Manu Singhvi and P Wilson arguing that the Governor's action...