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Political Insularity Is Critical To Independence Of Judiciary : Justice BV Nagarathna
Justice BV Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, in a recent public lecture, spoke about the importance of political insularity in ensuring judicial independence."Political insularity is critical to the independence of the judiciary," she said while delivering the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture at Chennai on November 16."Insularity relates to the notion that Courts must not...
Separate Central Law To Deal With Offences Against Medical Professionals Not Required : National Task Force To Supreme Court
The National Task Force, in its report filed in the Supreme Court in the RG Kar suo motu case, has opined against the need for a central law to protect healthcare professionals. According to the NTF, the provisions of the existing penal laws are sufficient to deal with crimes against medical professionals.The NTF stated that various States have enacted laws to specifically deal with violence...
S. 11(6) A&C Act | Referral Courts Should Limit Its Enquiry To Prima Facie Existence Of Arbitration Agreement : Supreme Court
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court reiterated that the referral courts under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”) should refrain from conducting an in-depth factual analysis of the dispute. Instead, their role is confined to assessing the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. “The scope of inquiry under Section 11 of the Act, 1996...
Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From Registry On Why Counter Affidavit Filed By Non-Party Was Accepted
The Supreme Court on November 14 sought an explanation from the Registrar (Judicial) how a party (complainant in this case) was able to file a counter-affidavit when its application seeking impleadment was not allowed by the Court. A bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed against the May 17 order of the Punjab & Haryana...
No Absolute Bar For Proclaimed Offender To Seek Benefit Of Anticipatory Bail : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently noted that being declared a proclaimed offender under Section 82 of the Cr.P.C. does not impose an absolute bar on the accused from seeking anticipatory bail. “Coming to the consideration of anticipatory bail, in the event of the declaration under Section 82 of the Cr.P.C., it is not as if in all cases that there will be a total embargo on considering the...
Supreme Court Keeps In Abeyance Its Order On Arrest Of Prisoners Who Were Given Premature Release In UP
The Supreme Court has kept in abeyance its order requiring the arrest of prisoners who were given premature release in Uttar Pradesh based on a January 10 order of the Allahabad High Court.In this case, a bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Rajesh Bindal on October 15 directed the Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Government of Uttar Pradesh, to file an affidavit on the life convicts who...
AmiQuiz Curiae 2024-25 : Pan India Quiz For Lawyers, All Law Graduates Can Apply
As the Indian Constitution completes 75 remarkable years, AmiQuiz Curiae brings a first-of-its-kind quiz for lawyers nationwide. This unique initiative delves into law through the lenses of history, culture, films, art, literature, and technology, celebrating the richness of our legal and constitutional heritage. Designed to inspire intellectual discourse and foster camaraderie, AmiQuiz Curiae is proudly supported by a panel of the country's distinguished senior advocates, including Arvind...
No Regular Hearing Matters To Be Listed On Tuesdays-Thursdays In Supreme Court, Only After-Notice Misc Matters
After Justice Sanjiv Khanna took charge as the Chief Justice of India, a new notification has been issued regarding the hearing of the cases in the Supreme Court.As per this notification, regular hearing matters will not be listed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Instead, miscellaneous matters in which notice has been issued will be listed on these days. Bail matters and transfer...
CJI Sanjiv Khanna Expresses Concerns Over Youngsters Leaving Litigation, Says Legal Profession Must Address Entry Barriers
Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna recently highlighted the growing trend of young lawyers opting out of litigation and the need to ensure financial and social security for f the entry-level professionals in the field. The CJI was speaking at the 'Felicitation Function' organised by the Bar Council of India, where he expressed: "Today we are witnessing a concerning trend where...
Ensure Victim's Presence Before Quashing Serious Offences, Especially Against Women, Based On Settlement: Supreme Court To High Courts
The Supreme Court has advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Without ensuring that the settlement is genuine, quashing petitions should not be allowed.Even if there is an affidavit of the victim accepting the settlement, it is advisable to seek the victim's presence, either physically or...
AIBE Fee Of Rs.3500 Challenged In Telangana High Court
A petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the fee charged by the Bar Council of India for registering for the All India Bar Examination.For the AIBE-XIX, a general category candidate has to pay Rs.3500 +GST (12.60 INR) + Convenience fee (70 INR).The petitioner, Advocate Vijay Gopal, relied on the recent Supreme Court judgment in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India which...
State's Alcohol Ban Led To Illegal Liquor Trade; Police, Excise, Tax, Transport Dept Officials Love The Ban As It Means Big Money: Patna HC
While quashing the penalty of demotion imposed on an Inspector on the ground that he had been negligent in implementing the Excise Prohibition law, the Patna High Court observed that while the law was passed with the objective of improving public health however "for several reasons, it finds itself on the wrong side of the history".In doing so the court observed that prohibition law in the...