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Summons Under PMLA Can't Be Quashed Merely Because Accused Was Discharged In Predicate Offence : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court yesterday (December 19) set aside an order of the Gauhati High Court which quashed summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) to investigate proceeds of crime involved money laundering on grounds that the Respondent was discharged in scheduled offence (offences related to property in this case). A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Aravind Kumar...
In National Capital, 3000 Tons Of Solid Waste Remains Untreated Daily: Supreme Court Highlights Disastrous Situation In Delhi
The Supreme Court Thursday (December 18) strongly criticized the Delhi government for the lack of progress in implementation of solid waste management, highlighting a gap of 3,000 metric tons per day between the waste generated (11,000 tons) and the waste treated in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) area.“With some degree of sadness we are recording that in the capital city everyday...
Establishment Of Gram Nyayalayas: SC Again Seeks Affidavits From States/UTs, Warns Chief Secretaries Of Action In Case Of Failure To Furnish Data
In a PIL seeking establishment and effectuation of Gram Nyayalayas in the country, the Supreme Court recently again called on states/Union Territories to furnish affidavits and warned that if the same are not filed, the Court would be constrained to take serious view of the matter as well as take action (as deemed appropriate) against the concerned Chief Secretaries.A bench of Justices BR...
Women Need To Realise That Beneficial Laws Aren't Means To Threaten, Domineer Or Extort From Their Husbands : Supreme Court
Once again expressing concerns about the misuse of domestic violence and dowry laws by disgruntled wives, the Supreme Court cautioned women not to abuse the laws which are meant for their protection.The Court observed that more often than not, provisions like Section 498A (cruelty), 376(rape), 377(unnatural sex), and 506(criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code are invoked as a...
'How Temple Ownership Can Be Changed By Minister?' : Supreme Court Proposes To Cancel Sale Deed Of Temple Land
Surprised at the change in ownership of a temple property facilitated by a Maharashtra Minister in September 2014, the Supreme Court recently directed a Collector to take possession of the subject land and submit a plan for temporary utilization thereof for the benefit of the temple and village community.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, noting that the...
West Bengal SSC Recruitment Scam | Supreme Court Questions Reliability Of Scanned OMR Sheets; State Claims Tainted Candidates Can Be Segregated
During the hearing of the West Bengal SSC Teachers' Recruitment Case, the Supreme Court highlighted the need to examine the authenticity of the electronic data stored in database of the School Service Commission (SSC) in order to understand whether there can be a distinction made between 'tainted' and 'untainted' candidates. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing...
Ex-Husband Can't Be Expected To Maintain Ex-Wife As Per His Present Status All Life; Alimony Not To Equalise Wealth : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that a divorced wife cannot seek permanent alimony just to attain equal wealth status with the ex-husband. The Court expressed reservtions with tendency in matrimonial proceedings to seek maintenance or alimony as an "equilisation of wealth with the other party."While the wife is entitled to be maintained, as far as possible, to the same standards of life to...
Dehi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs NCR States To Form Teams For Monitoring GRAP Compliance
The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 19) directed NCR states to form multiple teams of officials to monitor compliance with measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), imposed due to the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih directed the states to constitute multiple teams comprising officials of the police, revenue,...
Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Woman's Inheritance Rights; Urges Parliament To Extend Hindu Succession Act To Scheduled Tribes
The Supreme Court today (Dec. 19) again urged the Parliament to look into pathways to secure the right of survivorship to female Tribals by making necessary amendments to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (“HSA”). The Court referred to the Kamla Neti v. LAO (2023) judgment where it was noted that “it is high time for the Central Government to look into the matter and if required, to amend...
'Blot On Constitutional Spirit' : Supreme Court Aghast At Attack & Disrobing Of Woman Over Witchcraft Allegations
The Supreme Court today expressed its shock at a case where a woman was physically abused and disrobed in public over allegations of witchcraft . "The reality that such acts are still a part of 21st century life is a fact that has shaken the conscience of this Court," the Court said.A bench comprising Justice CT Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Karol was hearing a petition challenging the Patna...
