Farmers' Protest | 'Don't File Only For Publicity': Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal Of PIL Seeking Free Movement Of Farmers To Delhi

A PIL seeking directions to the Centre/State governments to consider the reasonable demands of the protesting farmers and to allow the protesters to move to Delhi was withdrawn from the Supreme Court on Monday (March 4).The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan permitted the case to be withdrawn, taking into consideration the petitioner's request to amend the petition.Notably,...

'Elected Govt Has Right To Choose Its Advocates' : Delhi Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against LG Taking Over Lawyers' Appointment

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) issued notice in a plea by the Delhi government challenging the lieutenant governor's order restricting the former's ability to appoint its choice of counsel before constitutional courts and determine their fees in legal matters.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing a writ petition filed by the Government of the National...

Supreme Court Agrees To Consider Early Listing Of Manish Sisodia's Curative Petitions For Bail In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) agreed to consider urgent listing of the curative petitions filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the Delhi liquor policy scam case.Senior Advocate Mr AM Singhvi, appearing for the former Deputy CM, submitted before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud that the Trial Court has...

'Abuse Of Article 19, 25 Rights' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's Comments On 'Sanatana Dharma'

The Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) expressed displeasure at Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks about 'Sanatana Dharma'.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing a petition filed by Udhayanidhi Stalin seeking to club the first information reports (FIR) registered in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and...

Corruption And Bribery Of MPs And MLAs Erode Foundation Of Indian Parliamentary Democracy: Supreme Court

In this landmark judgment, a seven-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court has overturned a 25-year-old precedent, ruling that bribery charges are not protected by parliamentary privileges.

Bribery Not Protected By Legislative Privileges; No Immunity For MPs/MLAs Taking Bribe For Vote/Speech In Legislature : Supreme Court

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Monday (March 4) overturned the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment which held that members of parliament and legislative assemblies could claim immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution for receiving a bribe in contemplation of a vote or speech in the legislature. The latest verdict, setting aside the earlier ruling, was handed out by...

Can MPs/MLAs Claim Immunity For Taking Bribe For Vote/Speech In Legislature? Supreme Court Judgment- Live Updates

A 7-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court 7-Judge will pronounce judgment today on whether MPs/MLAs can claim immunity for bribes taken for votes/speeches in Parliament/Assemblies.The Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, Sanjay Kumar and Manoj Misra will decide the scope of legislative...

PMLA Accused Can't Be Arrested After Special Court Has Taken Cognizance Of Complaint : Supreme Court Expresses Prima Facie View

Update - Final judgment on this issue delivered on May 16, 2024- ED Cannot Arrest Accused After Special Court Has Taken Cognizance Of PMLA Complaint : Supreme CourtIn a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Supreme Court has taken up the issue as to whether an accused person can be arrested by authorities once cognizance is taken by the Special Court under Section 44...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [February 19 to 24]

Administrative LawWhile the primary duty of constitutional courts remains the control of power, including setting aside administrative actions that may be illegal or arbitrary, it must be acknowledged that such measures may not singularly address repercussions of abuse of power. It is equally incumbent upon the courts, as a secondary measure, to address the injurious consequences arising...

Going To Resign As Judge, Would Like To Enter Political Arena: Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Tells Local News Outlet

In a remarkable development, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court has told local news outlet ABP Ananda in an exclusive interview that he plans on resigning from his post as judge on Tuesday, 5th March 2024.Justice Gangopadhyay in his interview with the Bengali news outlet has thanked the ruling dispensation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for repeatedly challenging him...

'Rs 15K Monthly Pension For Retired HC Judge Arbitrary' : Ex-HC Judge Moves Supreme Court To Fix Pension Adding Service As Judicial Officer

A former High Court judge has approached the Supreme Court contending that the length of service as a Judicial Officer before elevation to the High Court has to be added to the length of service as the High Court Judge for the computation of pension and other retiral benefits.The petitioner, among other reliefs, sought a declaration that retired judges are entitled to addition of the length...

Courts Can't Rewrite Contract, Have To Rely on T&Cs Agreed By Parties While Adjudicating Disputes: Supreme Court

Recently, the Supreme Court held that the Courts cannot rewrite or create a new contract between the parties and have to simply rely on the terms and conditions of the agreement as agreed between the parties while deciding a dispute between the parties.The Bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar observed that once the contract in written form is entered by the parties, then...