'Can't Tolerate Special Leave Petition Filed In A Casual Manner' : Supreme Court Imposes Rs.10K Cost On AoR

Recently (on March 01), the Supreme Court imposed the cost of Rs.10,000/ on the Advocate-on-Record while noting a criminal appeal was filed in a casual manner, and two of the grounds included in the appeal were incorrect and misleading. The Court also stated in its order that such costs should be paid personally to the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society....

Is Deemed Transfer Of Motor Insurance Policy On Sale Of Vehicle Applicable Only To Third Party Risks? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

In a significant development, the Supreme Court referred the issue of deemed transfer of the insurance policy upon transfer of vehicle ownership under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 to the larger bench after finding an inconsistency amongst two of its previous judgments.The Supreme Court referred the aforesaid issue to a larger bench after witnessing an inconsistency amongst its earlier rulings...

Supreme Court Dismisses MP Tourism Development Corporation's Appeal Against NGT Order To Protect Bhopal Lake

While dismissing an appeal, the Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) expressed surprise at Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which was aimed at saving lakes in the State."By the impugned order, an effort is made by the National Green Tribunal to save various lakes in the State...We fail to understand how the...

Is Process For Male & Female Officers Same? Supreme Court Asks Union To Clarify Empanelment Process For PC In Army

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) directed the Union to file an affidavit clarifying the procedure and steps taken in the empanelling of the batch of male army officers as compared to their female counterparts. This direction has come in light of a contempt petition filed by women army officers for alleged violation of the Court's earlier directions for empanelling women officers for grant...

Students Of Open Schools Recognized By CBSE & State Boards Eligible For NEET Exam : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court noted that all open schools recognized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and State Education Board shall now be recognized by the National Medical Council (NMC) for the purpose of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). As a result, candidates who have passed 10+2 from open schools will be eligible to appear for such examination. It may be...

Rajya Sabha's Role Part Of Basic Structure, Rajya Sabha Elections Protected By Legislative Privileges Under Article 194 : Supreme Court

The constitution bench has clarified the 2006 Kuldip Nayar judgment where the court had rules that Rajya Sabha elections were not proceedings of the legislature within the meaning of Article 194 but a mere exercise of franchise.

Supreme Court Issues Summons To Himachal Pradesh On Punjab's Suit Over Control Of Shanan Hydropower Project

In an original suit filed by the State of Punjab for restraining of interference with its possession & control of the Shanan Power House Hydel Project, the Supreme Court today issued summons to the Himachal Pradesh government.During the hearing, the lawyers appearing for the State of Punjab informed the Court that the the Ministry of Power, Government of India,in terms of order...

SBI Requests Supreme Court To Extend Time Till June 30 To Furnish Electoral Bonds Information

The State Bank of India has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time till June 30, 2024, to furnish information regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India.As per the judgment delivered by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on February 15, the SBI is required to furnish the information to ECI by March 6.In the extension application, the...

[Spanish Tourist's Rape In Dumka] Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance, Says It Is Likely To Tarnish India's Image Across Globe

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a distressing incident involving the sexual assault of a 45-year-old Spanish tourist who was on a motorbike tour with her husband near Dumka in Jharkhand. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the court emphasized the potential national and international repercussions such crimes could have, particularly on India's image and...

Former TN Minister Ponmudi Moves Supreme Court Against Reversal Of Acquittal In Disproportionate Assets Case

Former Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court order setting aside his acquittal in a disproportionate assets case.The matter came up today before a Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, when the DMK leader's prayer for interim relief (suspension of conviction) was raised and pressed. Being of the opinion that the...

Offence Of Bribery Not Dependent On Actual Performance Of Act For Which Bribe Is Taken, Mere Acceptance Of Bribe Enough : Supreme Court

The offence of bribery is complete the moment illegal gratification is accepted and is not dependent on the actual performance of the promise for which the bribe was sought, stated the Supreme Court.A 7-judge Constitution Bench of the Court made this observation in the momentous judgment holding that legislators accepting bribes for casting votes or giving speech in the legislature cannot...

"No Lawful Right To Be In Occupation" : Supreme Court Asks AAP To Vacate Delhi Office In Plot Meant For Judiciary By June 15

"After 2017, you have no lawful right to be in occupation," Court told AAP during the hearing.