[Menstrual Leave Policy] Supreme Court asks Union Govt. to consult all stakeholders on model policy
Supreme Court clarified that this order will not stand in the way of the State Governments independently taking an appropriate decision
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‘Establishment, extension of jurisdiction, superintendence of DSPE vests with GOI’; West Bengal’s suit alleging misuse of CBI by Union maintainable: Supreme Court
The State of West Bengal had challenged the CBI’s action of registering Suo moto cases for offences that occurred within its territory without any direction from the competent court or prior consent by the State.
Supreme Court issues notice in Karnataka SIT’s petition against anticipatory bail granted to Bhavani Revanna in a Kidnapping case
Bhavani Revanna is the mother of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is facing cases for alleged sexual offences committed against several woman
Supreme Court directs States and UTs to appoint Specialised Adoption Agencies in all Districts by August 30
Supreme Court noted that States like Goa, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Kerala have established Specialised Adoption Agencies in all their districts.
Divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC: Supreme Court
In the case at hand, the husband had argued that in view of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a divorced Muslim woman is not entitled to maintain a petition under Section 125 of the CrPC and has to proceed under the provisions of the 1986 Act.
[NEET UG 2024] Supreme Court to determine to what extent the exam was compromised before retest call
“If the breach of the exam’s sanctity is widespread and if it is not possible to segregate tainted and untainted candidates, a retest may be ordered, but if beneficiaries are identified and limited, then a retest won’t be needed”
Supreme Court issues guidelines on portrayal of persons with disabilities in visual media, films
“Words cultivate institutional discrimination. Terms such as “cripple” and “spastic” have acquired devalued meanings in societal perceptions about persons with disabilities. They contribute to the negative self-image and perpetuate discriminatory attitudes and practices in society.”
[Soumya Vishwanathan Murder Case] Supreme Court seeks reply of four convicts on Delhi Police’s plea
Soumya Viswanathan was a journalist working with India Today when she was found dead in her car in Vasant Kunj in 2008
SC issues notice on CBI’s plea against Surendra Koli’s acquittal in Nithari Killings
Last year, in October, the Allahabad High Court had acquitted Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher in the Nithari Killings matter and set aside their death sentences.
Live location Bail Condition enabling police to constantly track movements and virtually peep into private life of accused cannot be imposed: SC
The Court was considering whether a bail condition requiring an accused to share Google Maps Pin with the investigating officer to access his location violates right to privacy guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Never Reported Judgment | Charge of contempt of court must be established beyond all reasonable doubt; alleged contemnor must be given the benefit of presumption of innocence [(1953) 1 SCC 726]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on contempt of court.
Supreme Court upholds conviction of police guard who murdered relative inside police station over wife’s affair
“The cross examinations are adjourned routinely which can seriously prejudice a fair trial and this practice is not healthy. The Courts should be slow in deferring cross-examinations. The mandate of Section 231 of the CrPC must be followed in its letter and spirit.”
Technology Media Telecom | A quick view of top TMT cases in June 2024
A quick recap of TMT cases passed by the Supreme Court and High Courts in the month of June 2024 along with some top stories on PM Modi Fake video, Rajat Sharma Defamation case and much more.
2024 SCC Vol. 5 Part 4
Constitution of India — Arts. 32, 21, 14 and 226 — Writ petition by the victim challenging grant of remission or premature
Supreme Court Roundup June 2024| Stories on Delhi Water crisis; NEET UG 2024; Delhi Liquor Policy scam; Seven sub-rights of Right to Property; and more
This roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Delhi Water crisis; NEET UG 2024; Delhi Excise Liquor Policy; AOR exam; Manish Sisodia Bail; Seven sub-rights of Right to Property and more. It also covers top stories; Never reported Judgments; Cases Reported in SCC Weekly in June; Know thy Judges.
One Step Back, Then Three Steps Back: The Unfavourable Pitch of Indian Arbitration
by Dinesh Pardasani†, Bibin Kurian†† and Raghav Mudgal†††
Never Reported Judgment| When Supreme Court examined the genuineness of receipts for payment in execution of final mortgage decree [(1953) 1 SCC 608]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on execution of mortgage decree.
Supreme Court imposes Rs. 25,000 costs on All India EPF Staff Federation on failure to disclose full facts in a case
“The impugned order passed by the Delhi High Court adequately protects the interests of the Federation as all the appointments have been made subject to the outcome of the pending Writ Petition”
Supreme Court issues notice in MP Bar Association plea claiming exemption from electricity charges
The Bar Association wanted the State Government to bear the electricity expenses of the Bar rooms used for setting the client, conference rooms, etc. in the accommodation within the court premises.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari
In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari became the first Chief Justice from Sikkim High Court to be elevated to the Supreme Court and has served as Chief Justice of two High Courts, Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim High Courts.