Supreme Court Seeks Report From Maharashtra Authorities On Demolition Of Azfal Khan's Tomb

The Supreme Court, on Friday, called for a report from the District Collector and Deputy Conservator of Satara regarding the demolition of structures in the Afzal Khan dargah situated in Pratapgarh, Satara, Maharashtra.The authorities should file a report informing the Court of : (a)nature of encroachment; (b) due process of law followed; (c) nature of action/demolition carried out. The...

Lakhimpur Kheri Case : Supreme Court Adjourns Ashish Mishra's Bail Plea Saying Justice Surya Kant's Bench Should Hear It

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the petition filed by Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhmipur Kheri case related to the killing of farmers in October 2021.After hearing the petitioner for some time, a bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna expressed the view that the matter has to be heard by a bench in which Justice Surya Kant is a member as he...

Supreme Court Orders Release Of All Convicts In Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the premature release of all six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts. The Court ordered the release of convicts Nalini Srihar, Robert Pais, Ravichandran, Suthenthira Raja @ Santhan, Shriharan @ Murugan and Jaikumar. "The appellants are directed to be set at liberty if not required in any other matter", the bench ordered.A bench...

"Adoption Should Not Mean Strays Dogs Have To Be Brought To Home Of Feeders", Supreme Court Says While Hearing Plea Against HC Direction

The Supreme Court on Friday considered a petition filed challenging a recent decision of the Bombay High Court(Nagpur Bench) against feeding of stray dogs in public spaces.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and JK Maheshwari however refused to pass an interim order that no coercive steps in pursuance of the High Court order should be taken in the meanwhile.During the hearing,...

Centre Withholding Names Reiterated By Collegium Unacceptable : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Secretary(Justice) Over Delay In Judicial Appointments

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Secretary(Justice), Government of India and Additional Secretary (Administration and Appointment) on a petition filed over the delay in clearing the names approved by the Collegium for appointment as judges.While considering the matter, a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Abhay Sreeniwas Oka made strong critical remarks against...

"No Respect Of Supreme Court Order": SC Pulls Up States Of Punjab & Haryana For Not Tackling The Problem Of Overflooding Of Ghaggar Basin

The Supreme Court pulled up the States of Punjab and Haryana for not tackling the problem of overflooding of Ghaggar Basin despites its specific directions.There is no respect of the Supreme Court's order so far as the States of Punjab and Haryana are concerned, the bench of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh remarked while directing the Chief Secretaries of both these States to remain...

Legal GK-MCQs On Chief Justices Of India

Who among the following is the only non-lawyer to become the Chief Justice of India?(a) Justice M. Hidayatulla(b) Justice K.S. Wanchoo(c) Justice M. Patanjali Shastri(d) Justice K. Subba RaoANSWER: (b) Justice K.S. WanchooWho among the following was the last Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India?(a) Justice Harilal J Kania(b) Justice Fazal Ali(c) Justice Zafarulla Khan(d)...

Supreme Court Suspends Sentence Imposed By Madras HC On Savukku Shankar For Contempt Of Court

The Supreme Court on Friday suspended the sentence of 6 months imprisonment imposed by the Madras High Court for contempt of court on YouTuber and activist Savukku Shankar.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and JK Maheshwari issued notice to the High Court on Shankar's Special Leave Petition. The bench further directed that till the next date of hearing, Shankar shall not make any...

State Govt. Decision Not To Recommend Further Recognition To New B.Ed. Colleges On The Need/Requirement Basis Not Arbitrary : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a State Government decision not to recommend further recognition to the new B.Ed. colleges on the need basis cannot be said to be arbitrary.When the State Government is required to provide detailed reasons against grant of recognition with necessary statistics, it includes the need and/or requirement, the bench of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Direct Political Parties To Disclose Source Of Funds For Promises In Election Manifesto

The Supreme Court on November 7 issued notice in a petition seeking to make a Financial Implication and estimated source of funds statements mandatory for every election manifesto released by political parties ahead of elections. The plea also aims to have every election manifesto signed with the name of the head of the political party to ensure accountability. A Bench...

Court Auction Sale Is Most Transparent ; Registering Authority Cannot Sit In Appeal On The Aspect Of Transaction Price: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a Registering Authority cannot sit in appeal over the decision of the Court permitting sale at a particular price. Public auction carried out through court process/receiver is the most transparent manner of obtaining the correct market value of the property, the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Abhay S. Oka and Vikram Nath observed.The bench...

Grant Of Environmental Clearance To Genetically Modified Mustard Seeds Beyond Judicial Review : Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is not competent to inquire into the grant of environmental clearance for indigenously developed genetically modified mustard seeds beyond the limited questions of whether an adequate regulatory mechanism governing this field exists and if the government has materially complied with such mechanism, submitted the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)...