Supreme Court suspends sentence of murder convict in custody for past 14 years
The convict was charged with offence under Sections 147, 148, 302 read with Section 149 of the Penal Code, 1860.
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Retweeting Dhruv Rathee’s Video | SC extends stay on defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal till May 13
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal retweeted a video, posted by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee where allegations were made against Bharatiya Janata Party’s IT cell.
“Evidence of police witnesses full of contradictions and thoroughly unconvincing”; SC sets aside conviction under NDPS Act
The Court found glaring loopholes in the prosecution case regarding the preparation of the samples of the contraband and safe keeping of the samples.
Non-Implementation of RTE Act, 2009 and allegations of poor conditions of schools in Bihar: SC issues notice to authorities
A social activist group dedicated to the common cause for imparting education to the children, alleged that several schools in the district of East and West Champaran were in bad condition.
Supreme Court strips MPs, MLAs of Immunity for Casting Votes after taking Bribes: Breakdown of the 7-Judge verdict
In P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (CBI/SPE), (1998) 4 SCC 626, the 5-Jugdge Bench held that the MPs and MLAs enjoyed immunity if they cast vote in the House after taking bribe for it.
SC upholds disqualification for police constable post for having more than 2 children
Rule 24(4) of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989 provides that “no candidate shall be eligible for appointment to the service who has more than two children on or after 01-06-2002”.
‘District Collectors summoned under S. 50 PMLA to respect and respond to summons’; SC stays Madras HC decision staying summons by ED
The District Collectors of several Districts of Tamil Nadu were summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement for various offences under the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, including some of them being scheduled offences.
‘Classic case of Arbitrary action’; SC directs Institute to pay 1 lakh compensation to candidate who was denied primary teacher position in 2017
The primary duty of the Constitutional Courts is to maintain a check on arbitrary use of power, including setting aside illegal administrative actions and take secondary measure of addressing the injurious consequences arising from arbitrary and illegal actions.
[Sandeshkhali protests] SC stays Lok Sabha Privileges proceedings against West Bengal Chief Secretary and other officials on BJP’s Sukanta Majumdar’s complaint
Sukanta Majumdar, Bharatiya Janata Party’s President in West Bengal alleged that he was mistreated during the Sandeshkhali protests.
Enrollment in Army based on Fake relationship certificate with servicemen/ex-servicemen: SC orders reinstatement of army personnels with consequential benefits
The Army personnels were dismissed from the services stating that the relationship certificate with the servicemen/ ex-servicemen, submitted for recruitment, were found to be manipulated and false during the verification.
Supreme Court clarifies stay on MoEFCC’s office memoranda permitting ex post facto environmental clearance
“The order dated 02-01-2024 will not come in the way of competent authorities considering proposals for modifications/alterations in the environmental clearance if the area of the projects had a valid environmental clearance prior to 07-07-2021.”
SC disapproves NGT’s frequent ex-parte orders; says ‘a beacon of environmental protection must balance between justice and due process’
“The Tribunal must tread carefully to avoid the oversight of propriety, the practice of ex-parte orders and the imposition of damages amounting to crores of rupees.”
POCSO| Supreme Court sentences 45-year-old man to 30 years imprisonment for raping 7-year-old girl in temple
A fine of Rs. One Lakh was imposed on the victim to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the minor victim.
SC upholds Karnataka HC’s decision granting 15% interest on belated refund of Duty Drawback to Civil Construction under Exim Policy 1992-1997
“The benefit of duty drawback would take effect from the date of enforcement of the Exim Policy and in case of belated refund of duty drawback, interest rate fixed by the Central Government at the relevant point of time is applicable”.
‘Move to Court concerned in Czech Republic’; SC on Consular Assistance for Indian citizen detained in Prague over Gurpatwant Pannun’s assassination plot
“This is an extremely sensitive matter for any Ministry to come in. It’s for them to decide.”
Read why Supreme Court held unilateral revision of fee won’t hold Arbitral Tribunal ineligible
“The increase of fee does not amount to a per se ineligibility, reaching to the level of voiding the Tribunal’s appointment, and terminating its mandate.”
“18 months D.El.Ed. Diploma by NIOS in Elementary Education not equal to 2 years regular Diploma”: Supreme Court
“The Uttarakhand High Court erred in its findings that 18 months Diploma in Elementary Education conducted through ODL mode in elementary education by the NIOS is a valid Diploma”.
Criminal Conspiracy to be ‘scheduled offence’ under PMLA only if conspiracy is to commit an already Scheduled offence: Supreme Court
“The Court also held that it is not necessary that a person against whom the offence under Section 3 of the PMLA is alleged, must be shown as the accused in the scheduled offence.”
“No coercive steps against Journalists summoned by Crime Branch for article on Adani Group”; SC grants interim relief
An article titled “Documents Provide Fresh Insight Into Allegations of Stock Manipulation That Rocked India’s Powerful Adani Group” was published on the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (‘OCCRP’) website.
Supreme Court acquits man in 23 years old rape case for lack of conclusive evidence on victim’s age below 16 years
Both the victim and accused have a right to fair trial, and therefore when the victim’s statement does not inspire confidence and creates doubt, the Court must look for corroborative evidence.