Deeksha, Author at SCC Times

‘Filing petition without petitioner’s knowledge is a fraud on court’; SC directs CBI probe

“There is a great sanctity attached to the proceedings conducted in the Court. No professional much less legal professional, is immune from being prosecuted for his/her criminal misdeeds.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Whether ‘tractor-trailer’ sans ‘motor’ falls under ‘motor vehicle’ and is amenable to entry tax under Odisha Entry tax Act? Orissa HC answers

Section 2(h)-“Motor Vehicle” means a Motor Vehicle as defined in Clause 28 of Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; [excluding any tractor, earth mover, excavator, bulldozer or road-roller].

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‘Anathema to democratic & orderly society’; Orissa HC grants bail to young woman lawyer over alleged custodial assault, harassment

The petitioner- accused is a practising lawyer and daughter of a Brigadier of the Indian Army. However, instead of registering her complaint for road rage, it was alleged that the Police personnel started misbehaving with her and her Indian Army Major- friend.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

NDPS| SC grants bail to man accused of possessing 450 gm smack upon considering 1.5 years of incarceration

The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court’s decision, wherein his bail application was dismissed.

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In case of no settlement or compromise between parties, Lok Adalat to return matter to Court for disposal: Gujarat HC reiterates

In the case at hand, no settlement was arrived at between the parties and the matter was disposed of in the Lok Adalat by exercising the power under Section 256 of CrPC.

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No demolition across country till Oct 1 without SC’s permission: SC directs against bulldozer action

“The said direction would not be applicable if there is an unauthorized structure in any public place and also to cases where there is an order for demolition made by a Court.”

Appointments & Transfers News

Supreme Court Collegium modifies 3 earlier recommendations for appointment of High Court Chief Justices

Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, the seniormost puisne Judge of the Calcutta High Court has been newly recommended to be appointed as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.

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‘Determined compensation in FSI/TDR form payable even without any representation or request’: SC grants relief to landowners for surrendering lands to Municipal Corporation

“A duty is cast on the State to pay compensation to the land losers as otherwise there would be a breach of Article 300-A of the Constitution.”

Events/Webinars News

Arbitration Bar of India and Bombay Bar Association to host an event on “Judicial Support and Role of Courts in Arbitration”

The event is scheduled on 21-09-2024.

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‘Failure in furnishing documents & delay in deciding detenu’s representation violates Art. 22(5)’: SC quashes detention order under COFEPOSA

“In the matters pertaining to personal liberty of the citizens, the Authorities are enjoined with a constitutional obligation to decide the representation with utmost expedition. Each day’s delay matters in such a case.”

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[Delhi Excise Liquor Policy] Supreme Court grants bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in CBI case

The Delhi excise liquor policy scam involved two parallel investigations by the CBI and the ED regarding irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the excise policy of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the year 2021-2022.

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Morbi Bridge Collapse | Gujarat HC directs execution of written instruments outlining benefits to victims including marriage expenses for girls, jobs to PwD

“The list of beneficiaries must include those victims who were already widow and have lost lone earning member of their family. The physically disabled victims shall be accommodated in a well-paid job.”

Hot Off The Press News

MCIA forms new 25-member Council of global practitioners

The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) Council is responsible for the implementation of the MCIA Rules.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

No black and white photographs in pleadings without prior permission of Court: SC directs Registry

“For a long time, the parties are placing on record black and white photocopies of photographs, mostly which are blurred.”

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Gujarat HC transfers minor boy’s sexual assault and murder probe to CBI on no fruitful outcome by police after 9-years

In 2015, the minor left the school but did not reach his house and three days later, his body was found by the police, and it was alleged that he was murdered after being subjected to unnatural sexual intercourse.

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SC reduces life sentence to 10 years imprisonment of man convicted for raping step-daughter, considering age and eight years of sentence undergone

‘No reason to interfere with the well-considered findings.’ The High Court’s and Trial Court’s decision for convicting the man for offence under Section 376 of IPC was upheld.

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‘Victims are unaware of Gas companies’ liability to compensate’; Orissa HC asks MoPNG to ensure public awareness on insurance for LPG cylinder blast and safety trainings

“The Oil/LPG companies in cases like this where human cost of LPG cylinder explosion is incalculable, behave like a hardcore litigant ignoring the fact that the matter does not fall in the realm of adversarial litigation. One can imagine as to how the thick flames engulfs the surroundings and human beings just reduce to ashes or sometime escape death and end up with deformities.”

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[Jaypee Infratech Resolution Plan] SC closes home buyers’ pleas after Suraksha Realty offers for allotment of homes or refund

About 538 home buyers, who paid more than 80% of the demand, will be given this option for allotment of the flat, in which event, the said home buyers will be treated on par with other home buyers.

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SC partly closes suo motu petition after MP HC conditionally reinstates 4 of 6 terminated female judicial officers

Regarding the reinstatement of other two judicial officers, the Court will hear the matter on 24-09-2024, as the Full Court decided to not revoke their earlier resolutions and would place the adverse remarks and other materials against them before the Supreme Court in a sealed cover.

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‘No direct involvement in crime’; Gujarat HC grants bail to a child in conflict with law accused of abetting suicide of family

The family of four committed suicide near railway tracks, allegedly due to atrocious and forcible demand for money which they owed to co-accused.