"We Are In A Democratic Country Following Rule Of Law, You Can't Say It": Supreme Court To AG In Tribunal Matter- Full Courtroom Exchange

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took objection to how the Central government has affected appointments to tribunals.At the outset, CJ N . V . Ramana raised the issue of the premature retirement of Justice A. I. S. Cheema as NCLAT chairman- "The department has hurriedly on 11th of September made arrangements and he has been replaced by another gentleman, Justice M. Venugopal. I don't know how...

'We Are Very Unhappy' : Supreme Court Says Centre Made NCLT/ITAT Appointments From Wait-List Ignoring Select-List

The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued its criticism of the Union Government in the matter relating to filling up of vacancies in Tribunals.A special bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice L Nageswara Rao expressed unhappiness with the Government for the manner in which the recent appointments were made to the National Company Law Tribunal...

Delhi Riots- Court Orders Separation Of Trial Of Accused Belonging To Different Religions In Murder Case, Following Godhra Communal Riots Trial

A Delhi Court has ordered for seperation of trial of accused persons belonging to Hindu and Muslim religions after referring to the Godhra communal riots trial in a case concerning Delhi riots.Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav was dealing with an FIR wherein 5 accused persons including 3 Hindus and 2 Muslims were put in a trial involving charges for rioting and murder of one Salman."Now,...

Ongoing Use Of UAPA Throughout India Worrying : UN Human Rights Commissioner

The Office of High Commissioner of Human Rights, United Nations, has expressed its concerns over the ongoing use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act throughout India and has called the situation as 'worrying.Ongoing use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act throughout India is worrying, says the Office of High Commissioner of Human Rights, United Nations @UNHumanRights...

Supreme Court Has Repeatedly Said 10 Years Experience In Law Is Sufficient For Appointment As Judicial Member In Tribunals : Bombay High Court

Quashing certain provisions of the new Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 the Bombay High Court has said 10 years of experience in law and in other specialized fields is sufficient for appointment as a judicial member in the Tribunal. The Nagpur bench of the Bombay HC, therefore, struck down Rules 3(2)(b) and 4(2)(c) of the 2020 Rules prescribing a minimum experience of not less than...

Allahabad HC Stays Dr. Kafeel's 2nd Suspension Order Based On Allegations Of Forcibly Treating Patient, Criticizing Govt. Policy

The Allahabad High Court last week stayed the 'second suspension' order passed by the Uttar Pradesh Government against Dr Kafeel Khan for his alleged involvement in forcibly treating patients in the Bahraich district of UP and also criticizing the Government's policy. However, the Bench of Justice Saral Srivastava has directed the Government to conclude enquiry against him within a period of...

Centre, States Urge Supreme Court To Settle Confusion In Reservation Norms For Promotions

The Central Government and various state governments have urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear the issues relating to reservation in promotions as several appointments have been stalled due to the ambiguities in the norms for applying reservation in promotions.On Tuesday, a total number of 133 petitions arising from various states were listed before a bench comprising Justices L...

Story Of Rahul Bajaj- A Lawyer Who Is Blind On His Journey Clerking For Supreme Court Justice Chandrachud

"This was an opportunity to effect meaningful changes that could make a huge difference – or at least make things somewhat better."

When Does Trial In Civil Suit Commence? Filing Of Chief Affidavit Or Cross-Examination? Supreme Court To Examine

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a special leave petition which raises the issue regarding the stage of commencement of trial in a civil suit.The issue has arisen in the context of interpretation of Order VI Rue 17 of the Civil Procedure Code, which provides for amendment of pleadings. The proviso to Order VI Rule 17 states that no amendment application can be allowed after the "trial...

Delhi Riots- High Court Grants Bail To Two Accused In Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case, Bail Denied To Other Two

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Shahnawaz and Mohd Ayyub in connection with murder of Head Constable Ratan Lal and causing head injuries to a DCP during the North-East Delhi riots that rocked the national capital last year. (FIR 60/2020 PS DayalPur). However the Court has rejected the bail pleas of Sadiq and Irshad Ali in the case.Justice Subramonium Prasad passed the order...

'Beating About The Bush Won't Solve The Issue' : Supreme Court To Centre In Pegasus Case | 10 Quotes

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass interim orders in the Pegasus case, after the Central Government expressed unwillingness to state on affidavit whether it has uses the spyware for snooping on citizens."Beating about the bush will not solve the issue", the Chief Justice of India told the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, after the latter repeatedly said that the issue cannot...

NCLT/NCLAT Should Strictly Adhere To IBC Timelines; Delays Cause Commercial Uncertainty : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has urged NCLT/NCLAT, the adjudicating and appellate authorities under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, to strictly adhere to the timelines stipulated under the IBC and clear pending resolution plans forthwithThe court said that inordinate delays cause commercial uncertainty, degradation in the value of the Corporate Debtor and makes the insolvency process inefficient...