Sabarimala: LDF govt stands by UDF affidavit, opposes entry of women
The hearing in the case on entry of women into Sabarimala Temple has been adjourned. The matter will now be heard on November 7 this year. The hearing today witnessed some “pro-Constitution Bench...
View ArticleThe B&B Causelist #236: KG Balakrishnan, PACL, Coalgate, National Herald &...
A summary of cases from the causelists of the Supreme Court of India, the Bombay High Court, the Delhi High Court and the Karnataka High Court. LIST OF CASES Supreme Court of India Dr. Anand Rai v....
View ArticleCoalgate: Ranjit Sinha guilty of influencing cases, concludes ML Sharma inquiry
The inquiry team headed by former Special Director of CBI, ML Sharma has concluded that the register obtained by advocate Prashant Bhushan from former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha’s residence is genuine....
View ArticleBreaking: Constitution Bench of Supreme Court will hear PIL on National Court...
In a significant move, the Supreme Court today decided that a Constitution Bench of the court will hear the petition seeking the establishment of a National Court of Appeal with Benches at Kolkata,...
View ArticleSupreme Court empowered under A. 32, 142 to transfer cases to and from J&K...
In a significant pronouncement yesterday, the Supreme Court held that it is empowered under Articles 32 and 142 to direct transfer a civil or criminal case pending in any Court in the State of Jammu...
View ArticleNotice to Centre, Election Commission in PIL against convicted law makers
Public interest litigation against lawmakers seem to be on the rise in the Supreme Court of India. Furthering the trend is a PIL to preserve the sanctity and purity of the legislative office by...
View ArticleSupreme Court Collegium clears 24 names for elevation to Madras HC, rejects 6
The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur has cleared 24 names for appointment as judges to Madras High Court, reports The Asian Age. Out of the 24, 15 are practising lawyers while...
View ArticleThe B&B Causelist #245: Nirbhaya, Abortion Laws, Kingfisher, Shifting Bombay...
LIST OF CASES Supreme Court of India All India Drug Action Network v. State of Haryana Volunteers for Social Justice v. High Court of Punjab and Haryana Mrs X v.Union of India Mukesh v. State for NCT...
View ArticleSupreme Court allows rape victim to terminate ‘post-20 weeks’ pregnancy
The Supreme Court today granted permission to a rape victim-petitioner to terminate her pregnancy, despite her having crossed the twenty week bar laid down under Section 3 of the Medical Termination of...
View ArticleSC rejects plea for lower qualification marks for Scheduled Castes in Haryana...
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition seeking a lower qualification benchmark for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates in Haryana Judicial Service Exam. A Bench comprising Chief Justice...
View ArticleLand owner is “consumer” despite entitlement to developed flats, Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a contract between a land owner and developer which entitles the landowner to certain amount of built-up space, will not amount to joint-venture between the land-owner...
View ArticleFurnish details on defamation cases filed by Jayalalithaa government, orders...
The Supreme Court today took strong objection to the Tamil Nadu government using defamation as a tool to muzzle political opposition. While hearing a plea filed by actor politician Vijayakanth, Dipak...
View ArticleThe Week that Was: The Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court this week was treated to a mixed bag of matters, and a couple of them proved unintentionally interesting. While the banter between Justice Dipak Mishra and ML Sharma kept onlookers...
View ArticleGender Sensitisation Committee lacks jurisdiction over ML Sharma, AP Singh...
The petition filed by Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) seeking restrictions on advocates ML Sharma and AP Singh from entering Supreme Court premises was heard today by V Gopala Gowda and...
View ArticleReservation for economically weaker: Gujarat govt challenges High Court...
Gujarat government has challenged the decision of the Gujarat High Court which had struck down an Ordinance that provided for 10% reservation for those belonging to economically weaker sections in...
View ArticleSubordinate judges need not resign to appear for District judge selection,...
In a significant judgment involving interpretation of Article 233(2), the Supreme Court held that judges in subordinate judicial service cannot be asked to resign to appear for District judge selection...
View ArticlePIL in Supreme Court for action against Cow protection groups, removing...
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking action against “cow vigilantes” and to pull down violent content uploaded on social media by such groups. The petition, filed by one Tehseen...
View ArticleWill information on judges appointments and assets fall under the RTI Act?...
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will decide whether information pertaining to the appointment and transfer of judges, and details of their assets falls under the ambit of the Right to...
View ArticleIron, Steel used in concrete reinforcement cannot be taxed at higher rate,...
The Supreme Court has held that iron and steel reinforcements of cement concrete does not lose their character as iron and steel at the point of accretion in a works contract. Hence they cannot be...
View ArticleIs hotel room charge “rent” under Section 194-I of Income Tax Act? SC to decide
The Supreme Court today stayed the judgment of the Delhi High court which had held that any part of the payment received by hoteliers from persons other than individuals and HUFs, can be construed as...
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