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'Conscious Possession' Under NDPS Act: Explained
A Special NDPS Court has recently rejected the bail application of Aryan Khan by holding that even while Narcotics Control Bureau did not recover any drugs in his possession, he would not be entitled to bail as he was in "conscious possession" of the drugs found with Accused No.2- Arbaaz Merchant. The Special judge observed that Khan apparently knew his friend Abaaz Merchant was...
Rs 8 Lakh Limit For EWS Making 'Unequals Equals' : Supreme Court To Centre In NEET-AIQ Case
The Central Government had to face tough questions from the Supreme Court on Thursday over its decision to adopt the criteria of annual income of Rupees 8 lakhs for determining the eligibility for Economic Weaker Sections(EWS) reservation in the NEET-All India Quota.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, Justice Vikram Nath and Justice BV Nagarathna expressed unhappiness at the Centre...
NEET-AIQ : Supreme Court Quizzes Centre About EWS Criteria [LIVE UPDATES FROM HEARING]
The Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions challenging EWS and OBC reservation in the NEET-All India Quota.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, Vikram Nath and BV Nagarathna is questioning the Centre about the annual income criteria of Rupees 8 lakhs adopted for determining the cut-off for EWS criteria.Stay on this page for live-updates from the...
Difference Between 'Parole' and 'Furlough' : Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court has discussed the differences between 'furlough' and 'parole' and the principles relating to grant of them.A bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice BV Nagarathna stated the broad principles as :(i) Furlough and parole envisage a short-term temporary release from custody;(ii) While parole is granted for the prisoner to meet a specific exigency, furlough may...
WhatsApp Chats Reveal Aryan Khan's Involvement In Illegal Drug Activities : Mumbai Court
WhatsApp chats prima facie reveal that accused Aryan Khan is dealing in illicit drug activities for narcotic substances on regular basis, a special court has observed refusing bail to Aryan Shahrukh Khan in the Cruise Ship Drug Case. A special NDPS Court of Judge V V Patil rejected Khan's bail plea along with bail applications of model Munmun Dhamecha and Arbaaz Merchant. A...
UAPA- State Police Has Duty To Continue Investigation Of Schedule Offence Till NIA Actually Takes It Over: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the State police has a duty to continue with the investigation of a schedule offence till the National Investigating Agency actually takes it over.Between the issuance of a direction and the actual taking up of the investigation by the NIA, there should be no hiatus in the investigation to the detriment of the interests of national security involved in...
Breaking: Aryan Khan Moves Bombay High Court Against Special Court Order Denying Bail In Drug Case
Aryan Shahrukh Khan approached the Bombay High Court seeking bail in the cruise ship drug case hours after a special NDPS court refused bail to him and two others. His counsels, Senior Advocate Amit Desai and Satish Mandeshinde were present before Justice SW Sambre to mention the matter, but the court rose for the day before the mentioning. The case it likely to be mentioned tomorrow. As...
Senior Adv Fali S Nariman's Lecture:"Becoming An Advocate" [Tomorrow]
Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman will deliver the inaugural lecture of the online lecture series organized by the Indian Law Institute - Kerala State Unit tomorrow (October 21) at 4.40 PM.The lecture is on the topic "Becoming An Advocate".The introductory remarks will be given by Advocate VM Syam Kumar. Advocate T Sanjay will moderate the question & answer session.The online lecture will...
Lakhmipur Kheri Case : Supreme Court Hearing LIVE UPDATES
The Supreme Court Bench led by CJI Ramana to hear today the PIL seeking a time-bound CBI probe into the recent violent incident of Lakhimpur Kheri. On last occasion, Supreme Court had recorded its dissatisfaction over the investigation done by the Uttar Pradesh Police in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. After that, the UP Police arrested the prime accused Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister...
'No Advocate With Only 10 Years Experience Ever Made A High Court Judge' : Centre Defends Tribunals Reforms Act 2021
The Central Government has filed a counter-affidavit before the Supreme Court defending the constitutional validity of the recently passed Tribunals Reforms Act 2021. The affidavit has been filed responding to the writ petition filed by Madras Bar Association, which has argued that the Act is unconstitutional for violating the directions issued by the Supreme Court in previous judgments.At...
Order VIII Rule 1 CPC - Period For Filing Of Written Statement Is Directory In Civil Suits; But Mandatory In Commercial Suits: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that the period of 90 days for filing of written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure in civil suits is directory.The bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian held the provisions of Order VIII Rule 1 CPC are mandatory in the Commercial Courts under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015."It may be stated herein that the provisions...