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Time Frame For Grant Of Prosecution Sanction Under UAPA Rules Mandatory, Accused Entitled To Interim Bail In Case Of Delay: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that on conclusion of investigation and filing of challan, if no decision on prosecution sanction is taken and communicated within the period as specified in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (Recommendation and Sanction of Prosecution) Rules, 2008, the accused ought to be released on interim bail.Observing that the...
Breaking | Bombay High Court Directs Sameer Wankhede To Not Publish WhatsApp Chats Or Make Press Statements In Extortion Case, Extends Protection
The Bombay High Court today extended the interim protection granted to former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede in Rs 25 Crore extortion case regarding the arrest of Aryan Khan in 2021.The vacation bench of Justice Abhay Ahuja and Justice MM Sathaye extended its May 19 order asking CBI not to take any coercive steps against Wankhede, subject to his not publishing any...
BREAKING | Supreme Court Refuses To Stop Demolition Of Illegal Constructions In Delhi's Vishwas Nagar, But Gives 7 Days Time To Vacate
The Supreme Court today refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order for demolition of illegal constructions in Vishwas Nagar area. However, it has asked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to stop the demolitions for 7 days so that the dwellers can voluntarily leave the place."If they don't vacate by 29th May, it would be open to DDA to resume their demolition activities. We order...
Supreme Court Weekly Digest (15 May 2023- 21 May 2023)
Welcome to Live Law's Supreme Court Weekly Digest, your comprehensive source for the latest updates and significant developments in the realm of Indian jurisprudence. In this week's edition, we delve into several crucial cases and legal proceedings that have shaped the legal landscape. Amongst the notable proceedings this week was the Supreme Court's decision to uphold West Bengal's ban on...
BREAKING | Supreme Court To Hear TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Appeal Against CBI Notice In School Jobs Scam Case On May 26
The Supreme Court has agreed to list on May 26 an appeal filed by TMC leader and MP Abhishek Banerjee against Calcutta High Court's order dismissing his plea to recall the order passed by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on April 13 giving liberty to the CBI and ED to interrogate him in the West Bengal School Job Scam case. A vacation bench comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Sanjay...
“Confession” And “Statement” Under Section 164 CrPC- Questions & Answers By Justice V. Ramkumar [Part-IX]
Q.41 Is the examination of the Magistrate who recorded the statement under Section 164 (5) necessary ? Ans. Not always. If there are contradictions or omissions elicited from the person when examined as a witness, then examination of the Magistrate also may be necessary for proving the contradiction and corroboration. The view taken in State of Kerala v. Thomas 2005 KHC 1823...
Poly Centric Nature Of Supreme Court One of Its Biggest Strengths: CJI Chandrachud
Speaking at the farewell function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association in honour of retiring judges of the Supreme Court Justice K M Joseph, Justice Ajay Rastogi & Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said that the poly centric nature of the Supreme Court was one of its biggest strengths. “This is a sign of strength because it reflects our diversity. Today...
Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Nominal And Subject/Statute Wise Index(Citations 372 - 402) [May 1 – 7, 2023]
SUBJECT WISE INDEXAdverse PossessionThe onus to prove acquisition by adverse possession shifts on the defendant, once the title of the property has been upheld in the name of Plaintiff by a judgment/decree in an earlier suit between the same parties. (Para 7) Prasanna v. Mudegowda, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 381Amravati Land ScamThe Supreme Court set aside the High Court order which stayed the probe...
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Live Law is hiring for the position of correspondents for the following courts: • Supreme Court • Gujarat High Court • Calcutta High Court • Madhya Pradesh High Court • Andhra/Telangana High CourtsRoles & ResponsibilitiesAs a legal correspondent, you would be expected to keep track of all the developments from the courts and submit timely news reports after attending the hearings. You also have to keep track of the orders/judgments that are uploaded and make factual and concise reports as...
Delhi Govt v. LG | Centre's Reasons For Review Of Supreme Court's Judgment
The Central Government, in its petition seeking review of the Supreme Court's judgment holding that the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has legislative and executive power over administrative services in the National Capital, excluding matters relating to public order, police and land, has stated that the Constitution Bench judgement suffers from various errors...
BREAKING | Central Government Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgement Which Held That Delhi Govt Has Control Over "Services"
The Central Government has moved the Supreme Court today against its judgement holding that the National Capital Territory of Delhi has legislative and executive power over administrative services in the National Capital, excluding matters relating to public order, police and land. The Constitution Bench judgement had also held that the Lieutenant Governor shall be bound by the decision of...
Hiba: Gift Under Muslim Law- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-V]
Q.15 Can there be a gift of “mushaa” where the property is indivisible ? Ans. Yes. A valid gift may be made only of an undivided share which is not capable of partition. E.g. gift of an undivided share in a staircase is valid; a gift of an undivided share of the banks of a tank is valid if the banks are regarded as indivisible. (Vide Ala Baksa v. Mahabat Ali AIR...