Krishna Janmabhoomi Case | Supreme Court Extends Stay On HC Order For Commission Inspection Of Shahi Idgah Mosque

The Supreme Court today (January 22) extended the interim stay on the order of the Allahabad High Court for the inspection of the Shahi Eidgah Mosque by a Court Commissioner.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was considering the appeals filed by the Mosque Committee challenging the Allahabad High Court's order. The petitions are filed against the...

Baroda Cricket Association In Supreme Court Against Decree To Pay Rs 64 Lakhs To Senior Advocate As Fees

The Baroda Cricket Association has approached the Supreme Court challenging a decree asking it to pay over Rs 64 lakhs to Senior Advocate Srinivasan Ganesh towards professional fee.The Association is challenging the order passed by the Delhi High Court on August 22, 2024.On January 21, a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan urged the parties to settle the matter....

Suit For Specific Performance Doesn't End With Passing Of Decree; Court Retains Power To Annul Decree Or Extend Time : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court (on January 17), observed that a suit for specific performance does not conclude after the passing of a decree and that the court retains its control even after the decree is passed. The Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan also said that the court's power under Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act is discretionary. For reference, this provision provides that after...

Lack Of Territorial Jurisdiction No Ground To Transfer Complaint, Raise Objection Before Magistrate : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (January 21) dismissed a petition seeking transfer of various cheque dishonour complaints against the petitioner observing that the lack of territorial jurisdiction of court in which complaint is filed cannot be a ground to transfer the complaint to another court.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan dismissed a petition seeking transfer of 22...

"Court Must Not Bow To Public Pressure, Rise Above Primitive Instincts": Kolkata Court While Denying Death Penalty For RG Kar Convict

'Modern justice must rise above the primitive instinct of "an eye for an eye" or “a tooth for a tooth” or “nail for a nail" or “a life for a life," the Court said.

Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Difficulties Of Persons With Blindness & Low Vision To Complete Digital KYC Process

The Supreme Court on Tuesday(January 21) issued notice in a writ petition seeking directions for the concerned authorities to frame guidelines providing appropriate methods to conduct digital Know Your Customer (KYC)/e-KYC/video KYC with a view to make the process accessible for persons with blindness/low vision. It also seeks to ensure accessibility and reasonable accommodation in...

Though Notice On Petition Was Issued On Limited Point, Court Can Later Hear Other Points : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently ruled that issuing a limited notice does not restrict its jurisdiction to address broader issues. If the petitioner highlights substantial legal questions or glaring errors, such as procedural lapses or flawed findings in the lower court's judgment, the Bench may examine those issues beyond the notice's initial scope. The Court observed as follows: “Justice could...

Bombay High Court's 'Strong Message' To ED: Act As Per Law, Don't Harass Citizens; Imposes 1 Lakh Cost

In a significant order, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday while imposing an exemplary costs of Rs 1 lakh on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) observed that it is high time that the central agencies like the ED should conduct themselves within the parameters of law and stop taking the law in the own hands and harass citizens. Single-judge Justice Milind Jadhav said a 'strong message' needs to...

Supreme Court Directs Delhi's Defence Colony Welfare Association To Vacate Illegal Possession Of Lodhi-Era Tomb

The tomb, which was under the illegal occupation of the Association since 1963, has been directed to be restored by the Delhi Archaeological Dept.

Direct ECI To Check & Verify EVM's Burnt Memory & Symbol Loading Unit : ADR's Plea In Supreme Court

sThe Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on February 11 an application of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include the checking and verification of burnt memory of EVMs in their Standard Operating Procedures. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta ordered to list the matter for hearing on February...

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Pleas Challenging HC Order To Register FIR On Witness Statements Before Justice Hema Committee

The Supreme Court today (January 21) reserved the judgment in the three Special Leave Petitions filed challenging the Kerala High Court's October 2024 direction to the police to register FIRs on statements made by women actors to the Justice Hema Committee regarding the abuses they faced in the Malayalam cinema industry.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Sajay...

BREAKING | Allahabad HC Limits UP Police 'Unfettered' Power To Open History Sheets; Mandates Reasoned Orders, Objection Consideration & Yearly Review

In a significant order, the Allahabad High Court today effectively tossed out the "unfettered powers" of the Uttar Pradesh Police to open Class-B history sheets against citizens without observing the principles of natural justice. For context, as per the UP Police Regulation, Class-B history sheets are opened for “confirmed and professional criminals, who commit a crime other...