Supreme Court Upholds Rejection Of Candidature To Judicial Post Citing Absence Of 'Honourable Acquittal' In Criminal Case

The Court observed that common man's perception about credentials of judicial officer is vital and the lack of honourable acquittal will undermine public faith.

Supreme Court Quashes Madras HC Direction That EWS Reservation In NEET-AIQ Requires SC Constitution Bench Approval

The Supreme Court on Friday set-aside the observations in the Madras High Court's order which said that the reservation for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) in the NEET-All India Quota can be implemented only with the approval of the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court that is examining the correctness of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which provided for economic reservations.A...

Shootout At Delhi's Rohini Court : 4 Feared Killed In Suspected Inter-Gang Rivalry

A shocking incident of gun-firing took place in a court room in Delhi's Rohini Court today.As per various media reports, Gangster Jitendra Gogi was shot dead in a broad daylight shootout that took place in Rohini court today. Media portals have reported that apart from Gogi, 3 others have been killed in the shootout.Initial reports suggest that Jitendra Gogi, who came to the court for a...

'Lawyers Coming In Trickles For Physical Hearing' : Supreme Court Urges SCBA President To Encourage Members To Come Physically

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association to encourage members of the Bar to come to Court for physical hearings. A Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Nageswara Rao and Justice Surya Kant expressed disappointment at lawyers turning up to Court for physical hearings in less numbers, after...

'We Are Very Happy' : Supreme Court Expresses Satisfaction With Centre's Decision On Rs 50,000 Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed happiness with the Centre's decision on providing ex gratia compensation to the kin of those who died due to COVID-19.According to the guidelines framed by the National Disaster Management Authority, the ex-gratia compensation for COVID-19 deaths is fixed as Rs 50,000, which will be paid by the States from the State Disaster Response Fund.A bench...

Pegasus Case : Supreme Court Likely To Set Up A Technical Committee To Probe Snooping Allegations; To Pass Orders Next Week

The Supreme Court is likely to set up a technical committee to probe the allegations of snooping of journalists, activists etc., using the Pegasus spyware. The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that the Court will pass the orders in the case next week.The CJI told this orally to Senior Advocate Chander Uday Singh, who is appearing in one of the Pegasus petitions, while the...

Supreme Court To Recall Suo Motu Extension Of Limitation Period With Effect From October 1

Update at 3 PM on September 25 : Supreme Court uploads the order recalling suo motu limitation extension w.e.f October 2, 2021. Detailed report may be read here.Supreme Court Recalls Suo Motu Extension Of Limitation With Effect From October 2; Period From 15.03.2020 To 02.10.2021 Stands Excluded From Computing Limitation The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will recall the suo motu order...

'Armed Forces Trained To Deal With Emergencies; Women Entry Can't Be Postponed' : Supreme Court Refuses To Vacate Order Permitting Women To Appear For NDA Exam

Supreme Court Refuses To Vacate Order Permitting Women To Appear For NDA Exam

Vacant Constitutional Posts - Whether Healthy In A Democracy?

Any Constitution, however vibrant, does not function by itself. Those responsible to make it work do so by their actions. In the same way, no constitution fails by itself. It fails only when those tasked with making it work neglect to do so.The Constitution of India is a document which 'We the people of India' adopted on 26.11.1949 and came into force on 26.1.1950. Every word in...

Second 'Professor Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture 2021' By Justice Ravindra Bhat [September 25, 2021]

LIVELAW is organising 'The Second Professor Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture 2021' Speaker: Justice Ravindra Bhat (Judge, Supreme Court of India)Topic: 'Fundamental Rights And The Role Of The Regulatory State' Advocate Vrinda Bhandari will moderate the event.Advocate Santhosh Mathews will deliver a brief address on Professor Shamnad Basheer Date and time:- September 25, 2021...

Educational Qualification A Valid Ground For Classification Between Persons Of Same Class In Matters Of Promotion : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that educational qualification is a valid ground for classification between persons of the same class in matters of promotion.In the judgment delivered in the case Chandan Banerjee & Ors v. Krishna Prosad Ghosh & Ors, a bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, Vikram Nath and Hima Kohli held that such classification on the basis of educational...

Change Of Date Of Birth In Service Records Cannot Be Claimed As Of Right; Can Be Rejected For Delay & Latches : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that change of date of birth in the service record cannot be claimed as of right, even if there is cogent evidence.Such applications, the court said, can only be processed as per the relevant provisions/regulations applicable. They can be rejected on the ground of delay and latches also more particularly when it is made at the fag end of service and/or when...