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In-depth analysis of Supreme Court’s majority verdict on Section 6A of Citizenship Act
Supreme Court affirmed that the cut-off date of 25 March 1971 is rational as on the said date, Pakistani Army launched Operation Search Light to curb Bengali nationalist movement in East Pakistan. The migrants before the operation were migrants of partition towards which India had a liberal policy. Migrants from Bangladesh after the said date were migrants of war and not partition.
Challenging Varindera: Time to Reform Condonation?
by Akash Hogade†
[Bahraich Violence] Allahabad High Court grants 15 days to accused persons to respond to Demolition Notices issued by UP Government
Without making any observations on the merits at this stage, Allahabad Court granted three days’ time to the Chief Standing Counsel to obtain complete instructions. It instructed that the position regarding the category of the road and the applicable norms should be clarified at the next scheduled hearing.
NRJ Series | Confession of co-accused not substantive evidence in itself but can be considered to lend assurance to existing circumstantial evidence [(1954) 1 SCC 625]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment on, confession of co-accused, dating back to the year 1954.
Supreme Court issues comprehensive guidelines for effective implementation of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act: A detailed breakdown
“Orientation of these guidelines is to prioritise prevention before protection and protection before penalisation.”
Supreme Court upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act in landmark 4:1 ruling
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, permits foreign migrants of Indian origin who entered Assam between 01-01-1966, and 25-03-1971, to apply for Indian citizenship. This provision was introduced in 1985 as part of the Assam Accord, an agreement between the Government of India and leaders of the Assam movement, which aimed to address the concerns over illegal immigration from Bangladesh
New ‘Lady Justice’ statue unveiled by Supreme Court: A modern representation of Indian justice
The new statue of ‘Lady Justice’ has been installed in the judges’ library of the Supreme Court, commissioned at the direction of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
[KMC (Regularisation of Building) Regulations] Supreme Court allows tenant to apply for regularisation with Kolkata Municipal Corporation of unauthorised construction
Supreme Court clarified that till the date of communication of the order on the regularisation application, the limited interim relief granted on 6-08-2024 will continue to operate.
Quantified disability per se will not disentitle a candidate with benchmark disability from admission to educational institutions: Supreme Court
“It should be borne in mind that the RPwD Act which was enacted to give effect to the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities – was with the objective of granting persons with disabilities full and effective participation and inclusion in society, grant them equal opportunity and to show respect for their inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make their own choices.”
Supreme Court grants bail to Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani, former chairperson of Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank, in money laundering case
“However strict the PMLA is, we have to operate within the four corners of the law. The law tells us that someone who is sick and infirm should be granted bail. The point that he can be treated in a government hospital is no answer to what the statute says.”
Read why SC reversed Karnataka HC’s decision directing HMT & Defence Ministry to return acquired land to landowner’s successors
“Delay by the authorities, at times, may constitute a cause of action in itself. This would be especially true in a case of a live and continuing cause of action or in the event of failure to perform a mandatory statutory duty. It is, however, equally true that there can be cases where delay and laches would be fatal and can result in the dismissal of the writ petition.”
Inside SC’s verdict on mortgage by deposit of title deeds & imposition of Rs. 1.2 Lakhs costs for legal misadventure
For such a legal misadventure resulting in the wastage of precious judicial time of the High Court, which could have been better spent answering the call of justice raised by the teeming millions, the Court imposed costs of Rs.1,20,000/- on the appellant.
Supreme Court overturns Kerala HC’s order for disciplinary proceedings against Lakshadweep Judicial Officer, citing lack of consideration for key records in the case
Supreme Court said that the disciplinary proceedings against the Judicial Magistrate, have been initiated on the basis of a legally invalid order.
[Dispute over seniority rankings] Supreme Court rules on impact of retrospective government orders on engine factory promotions
“To alter a seniority list after such a long period would be totally unjust to the multitudes of employees who could get caught in the labyrinth of uncertainty for no fault of theirs and may suffer loss of their seniority rights retrospectively.”
SC exempts 4 convicts from surrendering before Trial Court in 2013 assault case while it decides credibility of injured witness who improved version
The High Court refused to interfere with the sentence imposed on convicts, even after noting inherent contradictions in the statements of the prosecution witnesses and placed major credence on the inconsistent statements of injure and her husband, to establish the liability.
Supreme Court sternly directs States/UTs to issue Ration Cards to eligible & entitled migrant labourers positively before 19-11-2024
Expressing its displeasure saying “Patience may be a virtue — but ours is nearing its end”, the Court listed the matter as priority for 19-11-2024.
NRJ Series | When SC discussed Central Govt’s power to make provisions related to import of goods under Imports and Exports Control Act, 1947 [(1954) 1 SCC 539]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment, power of Central Government to make provision related to import of goods, dating back to the year 1953.
Supreme Court grants bail to POCSO accused after five months in custody
Supreme Court directed the accused to extend complete cooperation in the trial, and to not misuse his liberty in any manner or to influence the witnesses in any way. In addition, the accused was directed to not make any attempts to re-associate with the victim girl in any manner either through a device or in-person.