Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Extent to which Secretary of State has discretion under the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003, Section 1(3) to serve a judgment of an overseas court when requested, determined

Supreme Court of United Kingdom: While dismissing application for judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision for the service of judgment

Legislation Updates Notifications

Government establishes Unique Identification Authority of India

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies,

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Muthoot Finance Pvt. Ltd. asked to reimburse of current value of gold pledged in Year 2003

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): While rendering relief to a woman who failed to procure back her gold ornaments from Muthoot

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Penalty of Rs 80 lakhs imposed upon thirteen fish meal and fish oil production units of Mangaluru

National Green Tribunal (NGT): NGT has imposed heavy penalty upon thirteen industries located in Ullal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Mangaluru, for having

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Constitution bench to decide the matter of establishing 4 regional Courts of Appeal to tackle the issue of pending cases

Supreme Court: In the PIL that sought for possible structural reforms in the Indian Judicial System, the bench of T.S. Thakur, CJ,

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad appointed as the Judge of Jharkhand High Court

The President in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 217 (1) of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Sujit Narayan

OP. ED.SCC Journal Section Archives

“Armed Rebellion” for “Internal Disturbance” [SCC Archives]

by Justice K.K. Mathew

Conference/Seminars/Lectures Law School News

Kerala Law Academy organising one day national seminar on “Law of Forensic Science: Art of Decoding Crime “

Reported by Girish Kumar

Legislation Updates Notifications

Cabinet approves the facilities being extended to persons residing in India on Long Term Visa

The Union Cabinet has approved the following facilities being extended to persons from Minority communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, namely Hindus,

Case Briefs Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

5-Judge Bench quashes Arunachal Pradesh Governor’s decisions re disqualification of MLAs, preponement of Assembly Session etc.

Supreme Court: Writing down a 331 pages long judgment, the 5-judge constitutional bench of Jagdish Singh Khehar, Dipak Misra, Madan B. Lokur,

Case Briefs High Courts

Election petition against Sonia Gandhi dismissed, continues to remain an Indian citizen

Allahabad High Court: Dismissing an election petition with costs challenging the election of Mrs Sonia Gandhi to the Lok Sabha from Rae

Hot Off The Press News

Loan applying process might be conducted online says Shri Radha Mohan Singh

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh has asked NABARD to make its agriculture loan process easier

Hot Off The Press News

SC Panel: Attempt to influence investigation into the coal block allocation scam by the Former CBI Director

The Supreme Court appointed panel made to inquire into the allegations of scuttling of the coal block allocation scam probe by Former

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Juvenile Justice Board to award sentence in proceedings pending at the time of enactment of JJ Act, 2000 Act

Supreme Court: While dealing with the question of the sentencing of a juvenile in light of the enactment of the Juvenile Justice

Case Briefs High Courts

Committee to look into alcohol related problems in the State of Tamil Nadu and submit action report

Madras High Court: A writ petition was filed regarding increasing alcohol related problems in the state of Tamil Nadu. The petitioners, Advocate’s

Case Briefs High Courts

Amicable settlement of dispute cannot be a ground for quashing FIR in serious offences

Bombay High Court: Making observations in the Writ Petition filed before the court, as to the conduct of accused and subsequent circumstances,

Case Briefs High Courts

Election Commission directed to prevent political parties in power from using public funds & places for propagating party symbols/leaders

Delhi High Court: Disposing of a petition which sought freezing of the symbol “elephant” as the reserved symbol of Bahujan Samaj Party, the

Interviews

Swati Vyas on cracking Judicial Services Examination in first attempt

Please tell us something about yourself and about your journey so far? Well!! I passed my senior secondary examination from commerce stream and

Case Briefs High Courts

Claim for grant of injunctive reliefs in case of infringement of registered trademark & copyright of Reliance Industries, rejected

Bombay High Court: Providing major relief to the defendants in the case of infringement of registered trade mark and/or copyright as also

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SEBI has to ensure that no financial scams take place

Supreme Court: Looking into the matter reflecting the manner of getting excessive number of shares in an irregular manner, adversely affecting the