Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

Aadhaar Hearing [Day 13]: In case authentication fails, the entitlements may be annulled, resulting in permanent disablement: Gopal Subramanium

On the 13th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium consluded his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 12]: Minimal, regulatory identification is fine but identification for availing rights is not: Gopal Subramanium

On the 12th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium resumed his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ

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Can a 3-judge bench overturn another 3-judge bench’s decision? No decision on S. 24 of 2013 Land Acquisition Law till SC decides

Supreme Court: In interesting turn of events, the 3-judge bench of Madan B. Lokur, Kurian Joseph and Deepak Gupta, JJ disagreed with

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Priya Prakash Varrier: Supreme Court stays all criminal proceedings against the “Oru Adaar Love” actress

Supreme Court: The 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ came to the rescue of actress

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Appellate Officer under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 is not a persona designate but a pre-existing judicial authority

Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether the order passed by the City Civil Court in exercise of power under Section

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 11]: State is treating people like they are a flock of sheep: Gopal Subramanium

On the 11th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium resumed his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ

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Section 21A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 cannot override State Debt Relief Acts on subject of relief from agricultural indebtedness

Supreme Court: Upholding the constitutional validity of Section 21A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Bench of RF Nariman and Navin

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Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka gets additional 14.75 TMC of water in light of availability of groundwater in Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court: Deciding the Cauvery Water Dispute that reportedly travels beyond 100 years, the bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Amitava Roy

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Enforcement of an award can be filed anywhere in the country where such decree can be executed; No transfer required

Supreme Court: The bench of J. Chelameswar and SK Kaul, JJ held that the enforcement of an award through its execution can

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 10]: My primary status is that of a citizen, not of an Aadhaar Card holder: Kapil Sibal

As the final hearing in the Aadhaar matter approached it’s 10th day, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal concluded his submissions before the 5-judge bench

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You are not doing any favour to the children by caring for them. Implement JJ Act: SC to Centre

Supreme Court: Showing dismay over the “tardy implementation” of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the Juvenile

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Non-deposit of compensation under Section 31 of LA Act, 1894 does not result in lapse of acquisition under 2013 Act

Supreme Court: In the case where the Court was deciding the issue relating to interpretation of section 24 of the Right to

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 9]: We can have an ID card, but authentication should be optional: Kapil Sibal

On Day 8, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 8]: Aadhaar violates the right to equal treatment: Kapil Sibal

On Day 8, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 7]: Shyam Divan concludes his submissions; Kapil Sibal argues on abuse of power

On Day 7 of the Aadhaar hearing, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan summed up his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ

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Illegal Mining in Goa: Second renewal of mining leases granted in violation of Goa Foundation case quashed

Supreme Court: Showing dismay over large-scale illegal mining of iron ore and manganese ore in the State of Goa, the bench of

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Jallikattu: Constitution Bench to decide the constitutionality of the TN Amendments to Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Supreme Court: In the petition seeking compliance of Animal Welfare Board of India v. A. Nagaraja, (2014) 7 SCC 547, in the

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 6]: Shyam Divan argues on the issues of Identity and Savings; To conclude his submissions on next date

On Day 6 of the Aadhaar hearing, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and

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Courts should be cautious in granting ex-parte interim orders in financial matters

Supreme Court: Dealing with a matter under Section 13(4) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest

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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 5]: Detailed discussion between Bench and Shyam Divan on the issue of surveillance

On Day 5 of the Aadhaar hearing, the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud