Supreme Court extends Maharashtra Speaker’s deadline to decide Shiv Sena MLA disqualification till Jan 10
The Supreme Court had earlier set 31-12-2023 as the deadline for Maharashtra’s Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide the matter.
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Supreme Court extends stay on non-bailable warrant against Congress party’s Randeep Surjewala till January 8
Additional Sessions Special Court MP/MLA, Varanasi had issued the non-bailable arrest warrant against Randeep Surjewala.
N.N. Global III: Supreme Court Performs the Balancing Act by Passing the Stamping Baton to Arbitral Tribunals
by Vasanth Rajasekaran† and Harshvardhan Korada††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 88
Cash for Query | SC adjourns Mahua Moitra’s plea against her Lok Sabha Expulsion till January 3
Mahua Moitra, who was elected from the Krishnanagar seat in West Bengal, was expelled on 08-12-2023 from Lok Sabha over cash for query charges.
[Defamation case] Supreme Court asks IPS Roopa to delete social media posts against IAS Rohini Sindhuri
Supreme Court expressed its disappointment that the officers could not resolve their disputes amicably and said that If IAS-IPS officers fight like this, how will the administration work.
Money Laundering | Supreme Court refuses bail to former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Deputy Secy
Supreme Court imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh against Saumya Chaurasia for incorrect submissions in her petition.
Supreme Court extends AAP member Satyendar Jain’s interim bail till January 8 in Money Laundering case
Earlier, the Court had granted him interim bail on medical grounds on 26-05-2023 and was further extended till 01-09-2023.
Supreme Court conditionally suspends BSP MP Afzal Ansari’s conviction in 2007 Gangster Act Case; Restores Lok Sabha MP Status
Ghazipur Court had sentenced Afzal Ansari to 4 years imprisonment along with fine of Rs. 1 lakh, for kidnapping the Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Nandkishore Rungta and the murder of then MLA Krishnanand Rai in 2005.
Know Why SC held ‘State Government’s concurrence was not necessary for President to exercise power under A.370(1)(d); Amendments through circuitous manner would be disastrous’
The piece delves into Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s deep analysis of the history of Jammu and Kashmir, how the State did not possess ‘sovereignty’ and temporary status of Article 370 and validity of the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act, 2019.
7-Judge Bench Verdict | Supreme Court Judgment on validity of Unstamped Arbitration Agreement
“The concept of separability or severability of an arbitration agreement from the underlying contract is a legal fiction which acknowledges the separate nature of an arbitration agreement. The separate nature of the arbitration agreement from the underlying contract is one of the cornerstones of arbitration law”
Explained | Supreme Court Judgment on child custody to father when the child was averse even to see his mother
Supreme Court viewed that the child being aged 12 years and 9 months old, was in a position to take decisions.
Beyond the Signature: Supreme Court Redefines Party Status in Arbitration Proceedings using the Group of Companies Doctrine
by Vasanth Rajasekaran† and Harshvardhan Korada††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 85
Article 370 Verdict | Supreme Court upholds abrogation of Special Status for Jammu and Kashmir
Among the three judgments, one was authored by Dr. DY Chandrachud, CJI on behalf of himself, BR Gavai and Surya Kant, JJ., while Justice Justice Kaul and Khanna, J. authored separate but concurring judgments.
Never Reported Judgment | Prayer to rescind partition on ground of fraud cannot be entertained after several years, when party had access to accounts for due diligence [(1952) 2 SCC 316]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1952 on rescinding partition on ground of fraud.
[Section 29A of IBC] Disqualification of promotors applying for resolution plan not applicable to MSMEs: Supreme Court
Supreme Court observed that the law laid in Digambar Anandrao Pingle (supra) by NCLAT was not correct, and that the date of submission of resolution plan has to be the cut off date.
Supreme Court dismisses former ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar’s plea for interim release of Retiral benefits
Earlier, the Bombay High Court had denied her plea for reinstatement of her Employee Stock Options.
Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Ruling on Group of Companies Doctrine: What You Need to Know
“Even though a subsidiary derives interests or benefits from a contract entered into by the company within a group, they would not be covered under the expression “claiming through or under” merely on the basis that it shares a legal or commercial relationship with the parties.”
In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescent | SC frowns upon Calcutta HC’s advise to girls to control sexual urge; ‘Judges to avoid expression of Personal views’
“The Calcutta High Court advised adolescent girls to protect their dignity, privacy, self-worth and control their sexual urge.”
Supreme Court issues notice to Lieutenant Governor regarding “Farishte Dilli Ke” scheme funds
The Delhi Government under the ‘Farishtey Dilli Ke’ scheme encourages individuals to assist road accidents victims, by giving them incentives. Further, the government covers the hospital bills of individuals who have met with accidents in Delhi
Supreme Court grants bail to liquor company regional head Benoy Babu in Delhi Liquor policy Case
Former Deputy Chief Minister, Delhi, Manish Sisodia was also accused in this case for violating statutory provisions and for notifying olicy that had significant financial implications.