“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-IX]

Q.41 The accused in a murder case when arrested by the police makes the following statement:- “That knife is concealed beneath the tiles of the cowshed of my neighbor Antony. If I am taken there I can take out the same and produce before you” Does not the above statement contain the element of criminality tending to connect the accused with the crime ? Ans. No. The...

Supreme Court Asks Lawyer Imprisoned For Contempt Of Court To Tender Apology Before Judges

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 12) asked a lawyer, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Delhi High Court for contempt of court, to tender an unconditional apology before the judges against whom he made objectionable remarks.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard the matter after an urgent mentioning was made...

Police Must Inform 'Hit & Run' Accident Victims About Compensation Scheme, Centre Must Consider Increasing Amount : Supreme Court

Taking note of the dismal rate of grant of compensation under the scheme formulated by the Central Government for the victims of 'hit and run' accidents, the Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions.As per the mandate of Section 161 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, the Central Government has framed the Compensation of Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022 which is effective...

'If There's Any Genocide, It Is Committed Against Israel; Hamas Attack Justifies Right To Defend' : Israel Tells ICJ

On the second day of the public hearing held by the International Court of Justice, Israel presented its response to a genocide case instituted against it by South Africa. The case was filed against the backdrop of the Israel-Gaza conflict. The heart of Israel's arguments was that it is defending itself against Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and other terrorist organizations....

"Take This Immoral Thing Back": Punjab & Haryana High Court Judge On Habeas Corpus Plea Moved By Woman In Same-Sex Relationship

Responding to a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman claiming to be in a same-sex relationship, Justice Pankaj Jain of the Punjab and Haryana High Court said that he doesn't believe that morality and constitutionality are different.He inquired in what capacity the Petitioner could represent the alleged detenu and on being informed that it's a case involving a "queer couple", orally...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kerala's Suit Against Union's Limitations On State's Borrowing Capacity

In a suit by State of Kerala challenging imposition of limits by the Union on the State's borrowing capacity, a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan of the Supreme Court today (January 12) issued notice to the Union Government.By way of the said suit, the State has challenged letters dated March 27, 2023 and August 11, 2023 issued by the Ministry of Finance (Public...

Israel Responds To South Africa's Genocide Charge : International Court of Justice Hearing [Live Video]

Isreal's response to South Africa's arguments before the International Court of Justice over Israel's military operations in Gaza. South Africa is seeking provisional measures under the Genocide Convention to stop Israel's military operations in Gaza against Palestine people. Yesterday, South Africa completed its oral submissions (report can be read here, video can be watched...

Taking Suo Motu Case On Dismissal Of 6 Women Judicial Officers, Supreme Court Issues Notice To Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a suo motu writ petition registered in connection with simultaneous termination of services of 6 female civil judges by the Madhya Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Friday (January 12) issued notice to the Registrar General of the MP High Court.The Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol passed the order, noting that suo motu cognizance of the matter had already been taken...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Transferring Himachal Pradesh DGP, Criticizes High Court's Approach

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 12) set aside the order of the Himachal Pradesh High Court transferring Sanjay Kundu IPS from the post of DGP of the State on the allegation that he was interfering with the fair investigation of a case.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra expressed reservations about the manner in which...

Supreme Court Grants Protection From Arrest To Union Minister Nisith Pramanik In Attempt-To-Murder Case In West Bengal

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 12) granted protection from arrest to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator and Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik in an attempt-to-murder case registered in West Bengal. The protection order will operate till the Calcutta High Court hears his petition.The BJP Member of Parliament (MP), representing the Dinhata Lok Sabha...

Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case | 'Uttar Pradesh Govt Failed To Act In Manner Expected After Incident' : Supreme Court

In the latest development in the Muzaffarnagar student slapping case, the Supreme Court on Friday (January 12) orally remarked that the state government had not acted in the manner expected after the incident.A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by activist Tushar Gandhi seeking a proper and time-bound investigation into...

Plea To Identify Minorities At District Level: Supreme Court Grants Last Opportunity To States To File Response, Seeks Centre's Report

While hearing a batch of petitions pertaining to the district-wise identification of minorities, the Supreme Court on Friday (January 12) expressed its disapproval over certain state governments' failure to submit affidavits and responses despite previous reminders.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing a clutch of public interest litigation (PIL) petitions seeking...