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Justice BV Nagarathna: Igniting Hope for the First Ever Woman Chief Justice of India
Justice B. V Nagarathna is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India. She formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.
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Ministers and the freedom to make ‘hurtful’ statements: Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench verdict & Justice Nagarathna’s partial dissent, explained
The issue emerged after SP leader Azam called the unfortunate incident of 2016 gang-rape of a minor and her mother in Uttar Pradesh a “political conspiracy only and nothing else”. V Ramasubramanian, J delivered the verdict for himself and SA Nazeer, AS Bopanna, BR Gavai, JJ, however, BV Nagarathna, J, while agreeing with the reasoning and conclusions arrived at by the majority on certain questions referred, went on to lend a ‘different perspective’ on some issues.
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Live Blogging | NALSAR Courts and Constitution 2024 [March 29-31]
The Courts and the Constitution hosted by NALSAR University of Law is all set to begin! Courts and Constitution is an annual
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Disinvesting of Hindustan Zinc Ltd.; SC smells irregularities in bidding process, directs full-fledged CBI enquiry in the matter
“There is a trend of poorly pleaded public interest litigations being filed instantly following a disclosure in the media, with a conscious intention to obtain a dismissal from the Court and preclude genuine litigants from approaching the Court in public interest.”
Continue reading[Preventive Detention] Kar HC | Non-consideration of representation at the earliest opportunity could lead to release of detenu; Guidelines/Directions issued
Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of B V Nagarathna and Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar, JJ. allowed the petition and directed the release
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Comprehensive breakdown of the Supreme Court Verdict on Divorced Muslim women’s right to seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC
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.
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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.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manoj Misra
Justice Manoj Misra is the sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has formerly served as a Judge in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
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Supreme Court Roundup May 2024 | Art. 370; Pregnant person’s consent; Application of S. 498-A IPC; Financial Debt v. Operational Debt; Jaypee Infratech Resolution Plan; Constitutionality of ICAI guidelines
The roundup revisits the analyses of Supreme Court’s judgments/orders on Pregnant person’s consent; Application of S. 498-A IPC; Financial Debt v. Operational Debt and more. It also covers the top stories; Never reported Judgments and Know thy Supreme Court Judges.
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Supreme Court re-constitutes Gender Sensitisation and Internal complaints committee with Justice Hima Kohli as Chairperson
Regulation 4 of the Gender Sensitization & Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal), Regulations, 2013, provides for constitution of the Gender Sensitization & Internal Complaints Committee for sensitizing the public to gender issues and to address any complaints made with regard to sexual harassment at the Supreme Court precincts.
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Explained| Supreme Court verdict on Constitutionality of ICAI guidelines limiting number of tax audits by chartered accountants per year
“One of the objects of the Chartered Accountants Act, is to ensure that the profession of the Chartered Accountant in the country maintains high professional ethics and renders quality service since Chartered Accountants are necessary for the efficient tax administration in the country”
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka
Looking into Justice Abhay S. Oka’s life, career and important judgments which have been instrumental in protecting the rights of marginalized communities and promoting freedom of expression, thereby making him a harbinger of social change and preserver of administrative accountability.
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Upholding a Legacy of Compassion and Cool Temperament, Justice A.S. Bopanna, bids farewell to the Supreme Court
Hailing from the coffee hub of Coorg district, Justice A.S. Bopanna, who started his legal career in the year 1984 from Karnataka High Court, retires as Judge of the Supreme Court on 19-05-2024.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah is the sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023. He has formerly served as a Judge in Patna High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court.
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Marriage Certificate a valid proof of Hindu marriage only when marriage ceremony has been performed as per S. 7 of Hindu Marriage Act: Supreme Court
“A marriage is not an event for ‘song and dance’ and ‘wining and dining’ or an occasion to demand and exchange dowry and gifts by undue pressure leading to possible initiation of criminal proceedings thereafter. A marriage is not a commercial transaction.”
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‘The Courts and the Constitution-2023 in Review’ Conference M.K. Nambyar Saarclaw Conference Hall, NALSAR Hyderabad [March 30-31, 2024]
PROGRAMME CONCEPT NOTE The ‘Courts and The Constitution’ Conference is an annual programme, meant to encourage critical engagement and the production of
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Augustine George Masih
Justice Augustine George Masih was appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023.
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Supreme Court Roundup February 2024 | Top Stories on Chandigarh Mayor Polls, Electoral Bonds, Sandeshkhali Protests, Never Reported Judgments, and more
The Supreme Court of India delivered some important judgments in the month of February, like striking down the electoral bonds scheme, declaring Kuldeep Kumar as Mayor for Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, and more as covered in the monthly roundup.
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