Supreme Court
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.
Arbitration Law Roundup | A recap of top Arbitration Law cases in September 2024
Read decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts in matters related to invocation of Bank Guarantees, Arbitral awards, Non-Signatories, and more.
[1998 Brij Bihari Prasad murder] SC restores life sentence of former MLA Vijay Kr. Shukla & another; Acquits others on benefit of doubt
Brij Bihari Prasad, a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly was murdered in 1998. The High Court reversed the Trial Court’s decision and acquitted the accused persons.
Supreme Court directs CBI monitored SIT investigation in Tirupati Laddu ghee adulteration allegations
The SIT formed by SC shall consist of 2 officers of CBI, nominated by the Director; 2 officers of Andhra Pradesh State Police; and 1 senior officer of FSSAI.
Supreme Court stays Madras HC’s order against Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation; Police directed not to take further action
The matter revolves around a habeas corpus petition filed in the Madras High Court by a father who alleged that Isha Foundation is engaging in manipulative practices, effectively brainwashing individuals and making them monks.
SC holds provisions of Prison Manuals/ Rules enabling caste-based discrimination of manual labour as unconstitutional
States and Union Territories have been directed to revise and change the prison manuals to end caste-based allotment of work.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act | Appellate power of Section 37 is limited within the domain of Section 34: Supreme Court
“Merely for the reason that the view of the Appellate Court is a better view than the one taken by the arbitral tribunal, is no ground to set aside the award”.
Supreme Court Roundup September 2024|Delhi Excise Liquor Policy; Kolkata Rape and Murder Case; Final-year law students in AIBE; Tirupati Laddu Controversy; and More
Several controversies and incidents made their way to the corridors of Supreme Court in September. This roundup revisits it all, providing a track of all the recent updates, landmark rulings, collegium recommendations, along with some statistics from NJDG.
[Delhi Education Rules] NDMC not responsible for salaries upon unlawful closure of School by DSGMC: Supreme Court
DSGMC cannot be allowed to take shield of Rule 47 of Delhi Education Rules to claim that burden of re-employment and payment of salaries of surplus teachers and non-teaching staff upon closure of school. The question of absorption only arises when the closure of the school is done in accordance with law, which requires full justification and prior approval of the Director as per Rule 46.
Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to aid Dalit student’s IIT fee issue; Grants admission to original allotment batch
Supreme Court acknowledged that the petitioner’s admission had been delayed through no fault of his own. It requested the Director of IIT Dhanbad to utilize his good offices to facilitate the petitioner’s ability to complete the coursework for the time already elapse.
[Tirupati Laddu Controversy] Supreme Court criticizes Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu for making public comments while matter was still under investigation
“Four writ petitions have been filed seeking various prayers, inter alia, including an independent enquiry and directions for establishing regulatory frameworks with respect to the religious trust and specifically the preparation of the prasadam”
[1992-93 Bombay Riots] SC seeks report on compliance of directions for tracing heirs of victims and payment of compensation
The 1992 and 1993 riots in Bombay were triggered by the demolition of Babri Masjid and led to unfortunate 900 death, 168 persons missing and about 2036 suffered injuries.
Delhi High Court quashes blacklisting of 17 Haj Group Organizers on lack of clear notice on debarment
While the impugned orders are elaborate and explicitly cite specific provisions and clauses of the Haj Policy, 2023, which the petitioners were found to be violating, the show cause notices do not refer to any violations of the Haj Policy, 2023, attributable to the petitioners.